Maria Patricia Somarriba

The social season got off to an incredible start with a series of events that put people, passion, pastimes and philanthropy first.

Fundación Manos Del Sur commemorated its 20th Anniversary in conjunction with La Virgen De Guadalupe annual celebration at a special event hosted by Silvia Pesci.

Neighbors, friends, family and supporters gathered at The Links in Key Biscayne to celebrate The Rotary Club’s annual Food & Wine Festival to raise funds and awareness for the cause

A special “Runway To Knowledge” soiree was held at Rusty Pelican to benefit Manos Del Sur Nicaragua and Pan Y Amor.

The Rusty Pelican hosted a Nicaraguan brunch, bazaar and fashion show to benefit the Fundacion Manos del Sur in Nicaragua, whose mission is to provide children living in extreme poverty in Central America with the opportunity to grow into healthy, productive adults.

Fundacion Manos del Sur held its 4th annual Breakfast, Bazaar & Fashion Show at Rusty Pelican to benefit Asociacion Pan y Amor in Nicaragua. Pan y Amor feeds, educates and nurtures some of Nicaraguas’s poorest children.

Ana and Clay Tootle hosted a magnificent, fun and unforgettable party at their home in Key Biscayne to celebrate Ana’s 40th B-day. It was back to the ‘80’s with the dress code and music coupled with dancing, laughter and dinner.

The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne held their 5th Annual Key Biscayne Wine, Food & Silent Auction. Proceeds benefitted Shake-A-Leg in Miami and Fundacion Manos del Sur’s educational programs in Nicaragua, called Pan y Amor.

Fundacion Manos del Sur held their annual fundraising event to benefit programs for Mexico and Argentina. The event was hosted at the residence of Silvia Pesci.

The 5th Annual Nicaraguan breakfast, bazaar, raffle and fashion show by Coco Paris at Rusty Pelican was a success that benefitted Manos del Sur Nicaragua-Asociacion Pan y Amor.

The Key Biscayne Community Foundation held their annual Aqua Party at The Ocean Club, hosted by Event Chair Christina Termine and Co-Chairs Christine Housen and Ximena Antuñez de Mayolo. It was a great night with cocktails, dinner, dancing and a fantastic auction.

Putino Restaurant held their Grand Opening at The Square Shopping Center in Key Biscayne with owners Cristoforo & Giada Pignata. Success is inevitable — and tasty!

The Peruvian Chamber of Commerce held a night of music, cocktails and wonderful food served from different Peruvian restaurants at the Grand Bay Club. All the proceeds benefitted Fundacion Manos del Sur’s programs in Peru

Fundacion Manos del Sur Nicaragua- Asociacion Pan y Amor held their 6th Annual Typical Nicaraguan Breakfast at The Rusty Pelican, with a fabulous fashion show from Coco Paris & Yoly Muñoz Couture, an auction and incredible Raffle Prizes.

The Grand Bay Club celebrated its 14 anniversary with dinner, dancing and music.

The Grand Bay Club held their annual Bazaar, an opportunity for everyone to shop for wonderful things for the holidays.

Diamonds on the Key held a fundraiser hosted by Cristina Termine at her Key Biscayne residence for Pan y Amor, a foundation in Nicaragua that helps kids in need get a better education so they can set and achieve life goals.

The 7th Annual Champagne Breakfast, Bazaar & Fashion Show by Coco Paris was recently held at Rusty Pelican, benefiting Manos del Sur Nicaragua: Asociacion Pan y Amor.

Fundacion Manos Del Sur held a champagne brunch to introduce Sazingg’s 925 Collection, with a percentage of the sales benefitted the children of Asociacion Pan Y Amor in Nicaragua.

Luli Lameran recently celebrated her 40th birthday in ‘70s style with her closest friends during a Studio 54-themed party

Key Biscayne Summer Lifestyle held a Fashion Show & Bazaar at Grand Bay Club to benefit Link To Bloom, a non-profit that serves as a link between women in need and professionals who can provide resources.

Fundacion Manos del Sur & Pan Y Amor Asociacion held their 8th Annual Champagne Breakfast at The Rusty Pelican, featuring a fashion show by Coco Paris, a silent auction and incredible raffle prizes, all for a great cause.

Key Biscayne Angels hosted their annual “Back To School” dinner to benefit Casa Valentina.

Fundacion Manos Del Sur and Pan Y Amor held their 9th Annual Champagne Breakfast at The Rusty Pelican, with a bazaar and fashion show in honor of the wonderful cause.

Key Biscayne Community Foundation celebrated its 10th Anniversary with The Aqua Party at The Fairways On The Key with proceeds benefiting community charitable work.

Pan Y Amor celebrated their 10th anniversary at The Rusty Pelican with a breakfast, fashion show, silent auction, bazaar and raffle prizes.

Sazingg held their annual fundraiser for Pan y Amor in Nicaragua.

Sazingg held their annual fundraiser for Pan y Amor in Nicaragua.

Fundacion Manos Del Sur & Pan Y Amor held their Annual Champagne Breakfast with a fashion show by Coco Paris at The Rusty Pelican.

Designer shoe and leather goods brand Bruno Magli hosted artist Marko Brandon as he showcased his x-ray and metal abstract pieces at Brickell City Centre.

Diamonds On The Key celebrated its 10-year anniversary at Cipriani with an extra-special birthday celebration for owner Christina Termine.

The 13th Annual Runway To Knowledge event to benefit Fundacion Manos Del Sur was held at The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne. The soiree included a special champagne breakfast, a fashion show by Coco Paris, a bazaar and a silent auction.