Kari Madera

Thania Vernon welcomed island insiders and real estate aficionados to a very special Open House in Key Biscayne.

Leading Key Biscayne realtor Brigitte De Langeron held a special open house on the island to showcase her latest real estate listing at 110 Cape Florida.

Fertile Earth Foundation’s Water, Water Everywhere… event was more than a success, it was the beginning of an eco-movement. Andre Balazs himself was grateful for the event’s green mission as well as for the 450+ guest turnout at his property, the exquisite boutique Raleigh Hotel. Eco-chic designers Meadow and Ecoist put on an impressive fashion show. Daniell Washington, The Ambassador of the Sea, introduced her “crew” of five eager and well-educated children to the crowd, explaining the importance of the ocean. Guests were able to sip on eco-friendly cocktails, courtesy of VeeV while watching the internationally awarded film, One Water. It’s easy being green!

A “Rock ‘n’ Roll”-themed party was hosted by Arthur Ackerman and Diann Newman at the Beach Club. Everyone in attendance danced to the wonderful music from the ‘60s.

Duchamp Jewelers hosted a private reception at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, introducing Rodney Rayner, award-winning jewelry designer from London who launched his new jewelry collection

Chase Private Banking held the grand opening of their new Key Biscayne Branch located at Galeria Shopping Center.

Beach Haus Key Biscayne held a reception to celebrate their grand opening and showcasing their offerings of short-term vacation rentals.

EWM hosted an informative seminar on Tax Reform Law and its implications on the real estate market and Miami-Dade’s ordinance on Section 8 Housing Discrimination.