Get ready to welcome the social season in style and spirit with The InterContential Miami’s Make-A-Wish Ball, an annual event that has makes dreams come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions around the community.

Preservation isn’t just about being green — it’s about giving a building new life and new purpose while highlighting its best assets and minding the environment. The recently revitalized Vagabond Hotel in the MiMo District is a shining example of this concept.

Meet a few professionals who are ready to help you create the home of your dreams with stunning ideas that are sure to turn any space in your home into a functional showpiece that will make you the envy of the entire neighborhood.

Dan & Karthryn Mikesell are contributing as much as they can to help evolve the art world locally and abroad thanks to their vision for The Fountainhead Residency and all the inspiration it brings.

Michael Gray was born to be a creative being. The diverse artist sees the world through a unique perspective that is at once thought-provoking and inspirational.

Globetrotting mother/daughter duo Olga & Cristina Mas enjoy much more than pretty vistas on their yearly sojourns, showing that world travel can yield more than what the tour books might lead you to believe.

When life seems overwhelming and out of focus, we can all count on Oprah for a dose of real talk and a reminder about why living in the now is the best gift you can give yourself.

Julia Price’s combination of raw ability and Spartan discipline propelled her from the gymnasium to the springboard as part of UM’s competitive Dive Team, all while keeping a firm grip on her first love: music.

Oceana Key Biscayne and Oceana Bal Harbour allow Eduardo Costantini to create masterpieces that elevate the community and improve the world around us by exposing art in public places.

As the Audi Brand Specialist at The Collection, Luciano Ros develops relationships and sells dream cars to clients who come back to say “hello,” have an espresso and get new cars year after year.

Meet a few of South Florida’s most savvy jewelers and discover what it really means to invest in a piece that makes anyone who looks your way mouth “WOW” “WHOA” and “WAY TO GO” — because half the fun of wearing a jaw-dropping piece is watching jaws drop.

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?

Kori Baxter has diverse experience putting her Dietetics&d Nutrition degree to work slinging low-calorie shooters at Spazio Nightclub. Now armed with Massage Therapy credentials, she can cure what ails you mentally and physically.

A few of The Magic City’s top realtors share their insights on the state of the market and what selling homes means to them, with a couple of real estate trend predictions for the new year mixed in.

Lori Anne Wardi of Neustar is helping run the critical infrastructure that makes the digital world function while creating a galaxy of highly sought-after digital real estate.

Andy Luaces of Core Fitness Miami shares his 10 years of experience training all kinds of people — from busy executives to pro athletes — to help us get the most out of our health and fitness efforts and habits.

Classical Guitarist Mario Vuksanovic could legally change his last name to Virtuoso as his acoustic performances of everything from Delta Blues to Bachata have earned him near sage-like status.

Choosing the right property is stressful enough. Perland Title & Escrow Services Corp. prides itself on fast, efficient closings that keep prices low while pampering clients to the max.

Monica Venegas sold out over 70% of Chateau Beach before the Sales Lounge was finished. So it’s no wonder Château Group has asked her to head the sales & marketing efforts for their latest ultra-luxury venture, Fendi Château Residences.

Kori Baxter has diverse experience putting her Dietetics & Nutrition degree to work slinging low-calorie shooters at Spazio Nightclub. Now armed with Massage Therapy credentials, she can cure anything that ails you.

Tibor Hollo can literally stand atop any of the scores of projects he’s developed around town and see how his vision has influenced the city in more ways than he can remember. In his 6 decades as a developer, he’s seen the market soar and crumble 9 times while his vision for the future of Miami steadily continued to materialize with prophetic accuracy. Today, he’s planning to build the tallest skyscrapers Miami has ever seen.

Village of Merrick Park and Neiman Marcus Coral Gables hosted a Collection Party for Fashionably Conscious during Neiman Marcus’ highly anticipated semi-annual Trend Event.

We joined forces with Switchboard Of Miami’s Women’s Leadership Council to bring you some of South Florida’s most eligible bachelors. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to lawyers, bankers, realtors, national heroes and every profession in between, the one thing all these guys have in common is that they’re single and ready to mingle.

Amy Crismond leads Switchboard Of Miami’s efforts to greatness via community fundraising, donations and getting people involved in the organization’s mission.

Forget the e-vites and group texts, when it comes to personalizing invitations and stationery for a special occasion, no one does it better than Diana Serrano at Paperie Invitation Studio, where an RSVP is almost always guaranteed.

Trumpet Virtuoso Arturo Sandoval is recognized as one of the best living performers in the genres of classical and jazz, while Glass Sculptor Dale Chihuly creates dramatically illuminated installations — this month, both will align for one magical evening.

The Girl Up campaign, created by the United Nations Foundation, mobilizes American girls to raise awareness and funds for adolescent girls in developing countries. Charles Schwab’s Sande Taylor found a few ways to leverage her time, talent & treasure to help their mission…and you can, too.

A personal tragedy in 2010 brought Marian Alonso out of her creative shell, and as a result she left her career and started an art empire she markets in an uncommon way through graffiti murals.

Ever wonder how that special rose lands in the hand of your lucky lady on Valentine’s Day? We got the scoop on the buds and blossoms from Global Floral Resources, Inc.’s East Coast Flower Inspector Israel B. Osoria, Sr., otherwise known as the #FlowerGuru.

A few years ago, Stephanie Phillips left The Buckeye State for The Sunshine State, but unlike LeBron, she never looked back.

Hungry? Good. The chefs you’re about to meet have perfected the science of gastronomy and are cooking up some of the most delicious bites your palate’s ever encountered. Don’t worry if you ask for seconds, just try not to lick your plate clean — you should always leave room for dessert.

From fishing tournaments to food-centric events and art expos, Tony Albelo has crowds swarming to his signature South Florida events year after year.

Joelle Cooperrider’s paintings live in a space between Mathematics & Mixed-Media known as Poured Mark-Making. Her work has toured Keystone Art Space, Rochester Contemporary Art Center and recently — Mars.

Fashion masterminds Khajak & Haro Keledjian co-founded the first Intermix 22 years ago. Today, the company boasts stores in 30 major cities, 15 states and 2 countries. And now, with the reopening of the Bal Harbour boutique after a major revampnovation (that’s revamp + renovation), Khajak shares the recipe that makes his brand some kind of wonderful.

In 2013, Andy Davila left his stagnant marketing job to dive into the exciting world of Wynwood’s spirits scene. That didn’t mean he had to quit moonlighting in the film industry, and fortunately he’s been brilliant in both settings.

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?

Dress For Success Miami looks to continue to help individuals transition toward self-sufficiency while shining a light on their men’s Suited For Success initiative with Jennifer Heegaard as the new Board President.

Aviation veteran and Miami native Justin Firestone is helping change the way we travel as part of private aviation enterprise Wheels Up.

The Melo Family’s company, The Melo Group, is run by a pair of brothers, Carlos & Martin Melo, and their father, Jose Luis Melo, who’s been in the business for 50+ years.