Be Strong International’s Heart Skills are needed regardless of ethnicity, financial background or culture. Their goal is to develop new patterns of thinking and behaving to strengthen relationships in all areas of life, including the workplace.

Earlier this year, I received an email from a reader who had just moved to Miami and was inspired by our social pages and all of the causes we showcase in our Encounters section.

Imagine personal protection with a twist (and a wagging tail!) — 24/7/365 security that gets along well with children, barks ferociously, and knows how to turn up the heat when things get real.

Friends of Miami Animals Foundation (FoMa) focuses on the root causes of pet homelessness: financial instability, spay & neuter, adoption and foster campaigns to help pets find families and get out of shelters, helping save and improve lives in the process.

Our dogs can’t tell us what’s going on inside them. Enter Invoxia and their new biometric health collar for dogs. It’s connected health, activity and GPS tracking all in one.

A positively delightful bundle of joy, Squeaker is a senior boy Chihuahua Mix, weighing in at a petite 13 pounds.

Ethan, a rescue dog from Kentucky, inspired the nation by winning the American Humane 2022 Hero Dog Awards. Here is his story.

Now in its 22nd year, Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida has placed over 10,000 Labs across the state. Foster volunteers are the backbone of the rescue, but every donor and volunteer plays a significant role in their success.

Cristy Torres & Annie Lopez started Paw Patrol Animal Rescue out of an abundant love for all animals. It is their passion. They run the rescue with help from a handful of volunteers and invaluable foster parents.

Magic City K9 rescues shelter dogs and giveS them a second chance in A prison dog training program. While focused on the dogs, the experience is about improving the lives of the humans involved as well.

Years ago, when we began the tradition of dedicating our March issue to rescues and the humans who love them, anyone who knows our team was not surprised.

A collection of extremely innovative and fun watercraft and accessories that make time on, in, and even under the water more fun than ever. From a floating hut tub to a personal sub, you’re sure to find something for your next aqua adventure.

Executive Chef Michael Hernandez started his journey in high school through his culinary operations class, where he had his first opportunity to cook and discover his true calling.

Amerant Bank provides relationship-based, personalized service to its customers. Not all financial goals are the same, and Amerant’s relationship managers understand this. They can help any business grow, no matter how small or large; tailoring services to the customer’s needs and goals. Successful customers come from collaborative partnerships with their banker.

When Lee Brian Schrager joined Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in 2000 as their Director of Media & Special Events, they had just started the Florida Extravaganza with FIU; what we know today as the epic South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

Ergatta combines the health benefits of exercise with the mental stimulation and downright fun of progress-oriented game play that’s calibrated just for you.

February is Heart Month and this year’s theme is “Be the Beat” which reminds us of the importance of learning CPR, a lifesaving skill that can double or triple a cardiac-arrest victim’s chance of survival.

The highly-anticipated, always exuberant and entertaining Golden Angels Gala on Apr. 22 @ 7 p.m. honors the generosity of the many philanthropists who have contributed to making miracles happen at Jackson Health System.

Sweet and affectionate Boo Boo was found walking around the streets of Miami and brought to Paws4You.

Inventive watch purveyor Hodinkee has joined forces with Legendary camera maker Leica to create the Special Edition Q2 Ghost by Hodinkee, a tribute to their favorite watch bezel and camera.

Suzanne DeWitt is a master at crafting tailored, tax-efficient structures for individuals with high-end assets while helping her clients not only maximize their financial goals, but also achieve their gift and estate planning objectives

Exploring the world and traveling to places near and far is one of the passions that my wife and I have shared since we fell in love a decade ago.

With 80 professional musicians selected from around the world, the Miami Symphony Orchestra represents the exceptional talent and diversity that mirrors South Florida’s international and multicultural richness.

Cruise through the water like a dolphin or glide on the surface with ease at speeds up to 2.7mph with the Geneinno S2 water scooter. Powerful, yet compact enough to take anywhere.

The legendary gastronomic extravaganza known as SOBEWFF is back and better than ever, welcoming hungry revelers to a delicious roster of events for every taste.

Yellowpop has partnered with The Andy Warhol Foundation to illuminate his most iconic works with modern LED technology — and make them affordable for the home.

Blanquito is an 11-month-old cuddly bundle of joy and amor.

Back in 2012, Brad Pitt partnered with The Perrin Family to craft divine wines at his Château Miraval. Ten years and much research into grape antioxidants later, they’ve announced their Le Domaine skincare line.

As Brickell Magazine enters a landmark 15 Years in business, I’m in awe about how much our city has evolved in such a short amount of time.

Ch’I in Brickell City Centre is the perfect example of Miami’s melting pot of culture. Mixing Latin and Asian décor and cuisine, the local hotspot boasts a menu that is unique even in our culinarily diverse city.

The $125,000 Hammacher Schlemmer Porsche 917 Le Mans Raceway takes the traditional stocking stuffer model car and amps it up to the next level.

Surrendered because her owners were moving and couldn’t take her, Lizzo is a 3-year-old Terrier Lab Mix that’s a 53 lb. bundle of love and joy.

From the creators of Rosario, Tu Candela Brickell, and Baru Brickell, comes The Corner Club, a new offering for night lovers looking for the ideal blend of sophistication and glamour.

InterContinental Miami’s Executive Chef Jhonnatan Contreras is known for the bold and innovative flavors he creates thanks to a culinary career that has taken him all over the world and back.

ICA Miami’s highly anticipated 2022-23 star-studded Fall Exhibition Lineup will feature captivating and inspirational works from the late artist Michel Majerus, Nina Chanel Abney and Hervé Télémaque.

This January, IAFFM is celebrating a half a decade of presenting the best Ibero-American cinema and culture to Miami. Get ready for 5 jam-packed days filled with screenings, forums, special events and networking mixers, with 2023’s guest country Argentina.