Paulina Montes

A series of unforgettable experiences highlighted the social season day and night, with delights and surprises at every turn.

No matter where we looked this Fall, one thing remained certain: There was no shortage of high-profile events to attend this season.

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

Community took priority as the social season kicked into high gear and philanthropy took center stage to the benefit of all the causes benefitting those in need.

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.

Novecento’s Javier Cividini held a reception honoring Women’s Day where Paulina Montes received an award for all the work she has done for Fundacion Manos Del Sur.

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.

Fundacion Manos Del Sur held their annual celebration to honor La Virgen De Guadalupe, with all proceeds benefiting Mexico: Hogar La Divina Providencia and Argentina: Para Los Chicos Un Futuro Mejor.

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

The Key Biscayne Rotary Club held their annual Food & Wine Festival at The Fairways At Crandon, with different wineries participating from various parts of the world and a wide variety of restaurants from Miami and Key Biscayne.

Fundacion Manos Del Sur held a fundraiser for Las Tunas ONG hosted by Florencia Badino at her residence to benefit underprivileged children from Las Tunas in Argentina.

Pan Y Amor hosted another successful champagne and breakfast fundraiser to benefit underprivileged children in Nicaragua.

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

Fundacion Manos Del Sur held the annual Bazar De Guadalupe to benefit unprivileged children from Latin America.

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.

The Rotary Club Of Key Biscayne held their 9th Annual Wine & Food Festival at Fairways On The Key, complete with 26 varieties of wine competing against one another for “Best of Show.”

A celebration in honor of Dia De La Virgen De Guadalupe via Fundacion Manos Del Sur was held at the Key Biscayne residence of Bernarda Arancedo.

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.

The 8th Annual Rotary Club of Key Biscayne’s Wine & Food Fest at The Links featured, among other offerings, varieties of New World wines competing against Old World wines with proceeds benefiting charitable work for adults and children.

The Guatemala Fashion Art opening reception was held at The Ocean Club and sponsored by Fundacion Rescatados Por Jesus Guatemala & Fundacion Manos Del Sur Miami. All funds raised will be used to build a kindergarten for underprivileged children in Guatemala City.

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.

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 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 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

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.

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 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.

The 2nd Tennis Pro-Am gathered players, families and friends for a memorable event at the Ocean Club Tennis Center. After facing many games and court rotations with an accompanying crowd, main event sponsor South Bay Group’s principal, Roberto Cortes, awarded this year’s first and second place prizes to Peter Galan and Guillermo Salcedo. In addition, all participating players received gift baskets and goodie bags in appreciation of their efforts. But there were more than two winners...Fundación Manos Del Sur obtained sponsorships for three children making them the top winners of the night!

Fundacion Manos del Sur recently hosted its annual Generosity Polo Cup at Patagones Polo Club to benefit children in Argentina. To get involved, go to ManosDelSur.com.

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.