Issue – January/February 2010

Lit Launch

Jade Ocean in Sunny Isles hosted Jill Martin’s Fashion for Dummies book launch with a star-studded turnout who enjoyed social cocktails and formal sit-down meal.

Art Love

Brickell Gallery Night had another strong showing at Green Grass near Mary Brickell Village. Art aficionados, creative collectors, fashionistas and socialites united to celebrate the evolution of the arts in South Florida.

Giving Back!

More than 100 attorneys and staff members from Bilzin Sumberg partnered with Hands on Miami and Phillis Wheatley Elementary School to help the historic Overtown school get a face lift.

Power Bags

Ana Cristina Defortuna hosted an intimate luncheon for the unveiling of the Laura Buccellati Collection, an exquisite line of exotic skin handbags, at Jade Ocean.

FUN ‘N’ FASHION

Perhaps nowhere in the world has fashion and art come together more seamlessly than at Green Grass in Brickell. The crowds this cozy boutique draws are as fantastic as their global collections!

Open house

Miami welcomed Engel & Volkers to the city with friends, family, neighbors cocktails and music in the heart of Brickell.

GLOBAL AWE

Evangeline Gouletas, Chairman and CEO of Skyline Equities Realty, created a once-in-a-lifetime art event at Mary Brickell Village featuring international artist Ginés Serrán entitled Ginés Serrán Miami Art Exhibit.

HOLIDAY CHEER!

The Conrad Miami’s annual holiday party brought together friends, family and associates who united to bask in holiday cheer and look forward to an exciting and prosperous new year!

CATER MASTERS

Besides having one of the most respected restaurants in Miami, the team at Puntino also has vast catering services available to ensure that your next shindig or soiree is one to remember.

Diversions

Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida.

INFINITE VIEWS

In an uncertain economy, Santiago Toral and Esteban Kadamani are dreaming of the infinite possibilities with their promising and proven business venture, Infinite Windows.

“Z” is for Zucchero!

If authentic Italian fare is what you’re craving, head over to Zucchero Ristorante in The Roads to get your fill — and a little something extra courtesy of Executive Chef Joao Oliveira.

Live a Little!

Follow our resident health and fitness guru as she guides you on her first-hand account of the life-balancing (and life-altering) multi-pronged wellness experience she had at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach.

Island Abode

This sprawling waterfront home in Biscayne Island at the tip of Mashta Island in Key Biscayne will give you great views and spacious living areas inside and out, ensuring you and your family have a relaxing place to call home all year long and for the rest of your lives!

Evangeline Rising

Like the Greek statues that define her Hellenistic roots, Evangeline Gouletas stands as a symbol of inspiration, strength, power, beauty and integrity. As such, the structures she creates and develops in Miami and around the nation embody all the qualities that have made her one of the world’s most trailblazing real estate powerhouses.

Toast to the New Year!

Start the year off right by celebrating in style with glamorous fine jewelry designs from local Key Biscayne jeweler, Diamonds on the Key! With pieces that can take you from the boardroom, to a lunch presentation and on to a glittering night out on the town, you’re sure to find something extra special, and affordable, to fit all the business & social soirees on 2010’s agenda!

Aces

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?

MAGIC CITY ASCENT

You’d better get used to looking up as Miami’s skyline reaches for the heavens by day and the stars by night with some exhilarating structural wonders planned for the new decade that will forever change the continuously evolving profile of the city. Get ready to be amazed.

Dream Space

Let Lillian E. Rodriguez turn your house, condo or office into the space of your dreams with Recess Project, LLC, a company dedicated to creating extravagant spaces and affordable prices.

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Philanthropic Champions

Giving back is essential for building stronger communities, fostering empathy and inspiring the next generation. It cultivates a sense of responsibility and creates opportunities for those in need. Ultimately, it enriches both the giver and the receiver in ways that only those who experience altruism for themselves can understand.

Home Away From Home

Supporting health and wellness through lodging, meals, activities and a community of care for critically ill children and their families who need to be near a hospital for treatment, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida.