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Artful Insights
For Hugh MacLeod of Gapingvoid, the message behind his work offers a special meaning to anyone who comes across it — at home or in the office. — Text by Cristina Zuazua Photo courtesy of Hugh MacLeod
Famously Ferrari
If, when you think of a Ferrari, you conjure up images of Sonny Crockett from Miami Vice, you’ll love this car. If you want a Ferrari that you can use as a daily driver, you’ll love it even more. — Text by Bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of Ferrari
Atop It All
The Bond has a serious pedigree. It’s from the creators of 1450 Brickell, the highly successful and elegant office building on Brickell Ave. that’s home to JPMorgan Chase. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Girl Power
The Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade recently awarded grants to 23 organizations that do an amazing job addressing the pressing issues that impact the lives of women and girls around the world. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Addiction Treatment Stigma
In my 20 years as a helping professional, I’ve led many discussions about addiction treatment, advocacy, recovery and prevention. — Text by Stacy Wynn
Ticket Strategy
It seems that more and more frequently our office is being contacted by clients who have a suspended license due to a red-light camera violation. — Text by Stacy Wynn
Feels Good
Feel Good Movement Clothing Line’s mission is to spread the power of positivity by giving a hand to those in need and using responsible business practices to provide fashionable clothing that makes people feel great. — Text by Ros Prado
Dessert Sips
A strong start to a meal sets the tone for the rest of the evening and 15th And Vine’s Florodora revs your engine with Plymouth gin, Angostura bitters, Lisbon lemons, muddled raspberries and, since it’s so hard to choose between ginger beer and ale…they use both. — Text by Rony Mo
Healthy Living
The key to a healthy life is the little things. Sure, we all wish we could run a marathon, only crave food that is good for us and have the perfect physique. But big change isn’t easy, while small changes can lead to large results. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Retro Representations
Alexis Frias makes grown-up art that brings out the kid in all of us. His union of mosaic, sculpture & paint is inspired by the work of 2 Italian Masters: Mario & Luigi. — Text by Rony Mo
Smart Watches
Long gone are the days when all a watch did was tell time. These brand new smartwatches can help with a whole lot more — one tick at a time. — Text by Ros Prado
Friendliest Catch
You don’t need 10 seasons of your favorite fishing show to remind you there’s no easy day in the fishing industry, but what better way to honor the fruits of the fishermen’s hazardous labor than a family-friendly celebration. — Text by Rony Mo
Personal touch
They say time is money, so any minute you spend overwhelmed by your tasks is a waste. Perhaps you find yourself missing appointments or bullets on your to-do list. Well, now there’s an app for that. — Text by Ros Prado
Urban Vegetables
The rooftop garden trend may have started in New York, but Miami is giving the concept its own spin with one of the city’s first rooftop vegetable gardens atop Cassa Brickell. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of Cassa Brickell
Adios, Cellulite!
Cellulite remedies can be pricey and ineffective, but there’s one natural treatment that can make your legs smoother without breaking the bank. — Text by Ros Prado
Caribbean Jaunt
Looking for the perfect way to ring in the new year? If your ideal itinerary includes exotic locales and exciting experiences, planning starts now. And you won’t believe what you’ll get. — Text by Ros Prado
Unique Care
Stress and addiction happen to people of all walks of life. Lucida understands this and offers one of the nation’s only multicultural, bilingual substance abuse & mental health treatment programs. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn
Savvy Solution
Business trips can be time-consuming and staying connected while on the road can be a challenge for busy entrepreneurs. — Text by Eric Nathal
Home-Based Investor
Prime locations in high-rent, highly populated areas are the gold standard when choosing a residence to serve as a smart investment property. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Let It Marinate
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in life and business is to suppress my natural urge to make a split decision, come up with a quick solution and commit to an idea without letting it marinate first. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual
Diamond Data
The LimbIC Chair may look like it should be at a museum instead of your home office, but just sit in it and you’ll never want to step away from your desk again.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
The All-Nighter
After you finish that last dinner meeting, this drink has just the right amount of jolt to get you through the final hurdle of the day — that ultra-productive span between midnight and 3 a.m. — Drink by Estrellita S. Sibila
You Know You’re An Entrepreneur When…
Starting your own business or a new venture isn’t easy. Luckily, for folks who have a natural instinct for entrepreneurship, conceptualizing and creating an empire is second nature. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
Enterprising Encounters
Whether you already own a business or daydream about starting your own thing one day, there’s no denying that Miami is a city built for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, and there’s no shortage of success stories at every turn. — Text by Jorge Arauz
Image Evolution
It’s time to take authority over the image you project — in life, work and love. Commandeering your image is the first step on your path to success — all it takes is learning to highlight your assets while downplaying your shortcomings. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Leap Of Faith
When it comes to starting your own business (or dreaming about it), the biggest plus — and con — is the ability being an entrepreneur affords for making money…how you want, when you want and with whom you want. Well, it’s not that easy to start your own thing. But if the spark
(and talent) is there, read on. — Text by Dena Roché
Grate Times
A night at Gyu-Kaku starts with a booming Japanese greeting: Irasshaimase! And every staff member in a 20-foot radius acknowledges the arrival of each guest with a verbal high-five that says, make yourself at home, welcome & cheers all wrapped into one. — Text by Rony Mo
Encounters w/ Fortune International Realty — September 2014
1. Daniel Guerra, Andy Miyares, Javier Bellon, Oswaldo Viscarndo, Monica Defortuna, Antonio Innamorato, Oswaldo Betancourt 2. Pablo Rodriguez, Ana Gomez 3. Ivan Ochoa, Liliana Martinez 4. Vanessa Eguillor, Patricia Perez-Garcia 5. Harry Baxter, Rebecca Salvin 6. Onika Ferrer, Claudia Luca 7. Rosa Calzadilla, Pedro Campocasso 8. Lily Abreu, Roberto Tercero 9. Andy Miyares, Monica Defortuna, Oswaldo Betancourt 10. Mari Lau, Gennipher Perdomo 11. Oswaldo Viscarndo, Antonio Innamorato, Daniel Guerra
Encounters w/ Opulence International Realty — September 2014
1. Erica Marichal, Josue Alves, Anthony Angelillo, Noclia Montiel Chaskielberg, Monica Hoffman 2. David Hammond, Monica & James Hoffman 3. Fabiana Bosca, Robson Coelho, Hilda Morello, Patricia Velásquez 4. Mary Handel, Lynda & Curt Shaffer 5. Wanessa Amorin, Melissa Hormann, Ana Maria Braga, Patricia Diniz 6. Wilfredo Barrera, Hazel Rodriguez, Elizabeth Alberty, Jose Vazquez 7. Kevin Coster, Victoria Sampaio 8. Jeppe Johansen, Brittany Bott 9. Ana Montoya, Jack Paget 10. Chris Powell, Tomi Rose, Miguel Binet 11. David Pulley, Melissa Hormann, Stephew Macricostas
Encounters w/ Mansions @ Doral’s Sales Center — September 2014
1. Hileana Fabien, Mariela Centeno, Andrea Escobar, Mariana Garcia, Alejandra Infante 2. Andres Caceres, Alejandro Servalli 3. Andreina Campis, Carlos & Nataly Herradez 4. Carlos Trujillo, Carmen De Trujillo 5. Mario Pascual, Edgar Perez 6. Sales Team 7. Roberto Ramos, Lupita, Robert Guedez, Teddy Del Villar 8. Osmel Sousa 9. Fernando Baez Noguera, Carmen Manzanero 10. Josie & Pete Cabrera 11. Chiquinquira Delgado, Luis Enrique Urbano, Gaby Espino 12. Teddy Del Villar, Athena Marturet, Robert Guedez
Encounters w/ ION East Edgewater — September 2014
1. Stephen Kornfeld, Barbara Salk 2. Alberto Lamadrid, Ali Lamadrid, Alicia Cervera Lamadrid, Alberto Lamadrid Jr. 3. Felicia Marquez, Kiko Baixauli 4. David Haller, Shelby Chesnes, Jonathan Caceres, Brett Haller
Encounters w/ Cancer Link — September 2014
1. Armando Oliveros, Iliette Oliveros, Lourdes Rosell, Jorge Rosell 2. Diane Madden, Marlene Berg, Ivette Martino- Sarol 3. Ana Britti, Yoli Recio 4. Harriet Shapiro, Ellie Trotter, Martha Mishcon, Josephine Baker 5. Alan Moore, Mario Fauret, Daniel Sarol, Wayne Haltiwanger 6. Kristina Adler, Melissa Fernandez 7. Sondra Marcus, Lisette Dittmar 8. Mary Rosenberg, Linda Leeds 9. Susan Kaufman, Faye Miniver 10. Kathleen Monahan, Norma Jean Abraham
Encounters w/ Wynwood Art Group — September 2014
1. J. David Leon, Cecilia Vaggio, Carlos Cesar Alves, Hamilton Aguiar, Adriana Lasmar 2. Liana Rivas, Claudia Lemc, Cristina Simoes, Luciana Mendes, Gabriela Cheli 3. Graciele Alves, Angelica Suzarte 4. Frank Leon, Laura Arenas, Peter Ehrlich 5. Silvana Giuffrida, Irina Victoria 6. Carmen Gusmao, Jeff Williams 7. Teresa Miranda, Jacqueline Lima 8. Rachel & Amanda Matos 9. Barbara Bernard, Moh Iman 10. Kenneth & Cynthia Rojas, Esteban Salas 11. Bianca Geraci, Sebastian Studer
Encounters w/ Park Grove — September 2014
1. Marissa Levy, Kara Lederman 2. Daniel Dougherty, Adriana Pinto Torres, Christy Martin 3. Tracy Ferrer, Hye Blinder, Rima Otrakji, Cathy Strafaci 4. Iva Kosovic, Annette Lopez, Katharine Rubino 5. Regla Barrios, Jessica Falcon-Safchik 6. Maria Baco, Mireille Lopez, Ella Woger 7. Erica Brohme, Leni Giraldo 8. Monique Russo, Abut Bitar 9. Christina Concepcion, Aldy Concepcion 10. David Martin, Carlos Rosso 11. P. Urbano, Ana Taylor, Maria Dominguez
Encounters w/ Property Markets Group & S2 Development — September 2014
1. Rachel Levy, Lauren Marks, Ashley Roth, Gabrielle Kolevris-Roots 2. Graham Elliot, Kevin Maloney 3. Kevin Maloney, Helidon Xhixha, Franco Valli 4. Liliana Gomez, Natalie Brabner, Teda Melero, Tania Babic 5. Rozalina Oder, Greg Gringruz, Teda Melero
Encounters w/ Related Group — September 2014
1. Andres Asion, Kari Fernandez, Arden Karson, Marc Sarnoff, Carlos Rosso, Mayor Tomas Regalado, Matt Allen 2. Charles LeChesnay, Arden Karson, Carlos Casal 3. Matt Allen, Marc Sarnoff, Sonia Figueroa, Mayor Tomas Regalado, Carlos Rosso 4. Matt Allen, Sonia Figueroa, Marc Sarnoff, Jan Paul Perez 5. Marcia Martinez, Sarah Elles Boggs, Liza Walton 6. Jose Forteza, Designer Karim Rashid 7. Claudia Elena Vargas, Michael Krymchantowski 8. Mark Zilbert, Chef Michael Schwartz 9. Mathy Garcia, Danny & Joyce Goldberg 10. Lisette Sarshacom, Ruth Palma, Richard & Ivonne Goihman
Encounters w/ Brickell Travel — September 2014
1. Jacqueline Sarmiento, Patricia San Martin, Fernando Dasilva, Jeisa Gutierrez, Caroline Llama-Agudelo 2. Carolina Paez, Alessia Fusaro, Vanessa Rojas 3. Maria Amelia Machin, Ennio Gonzalez, Dulce Machin 4. Jeisa Gutierrez, Gladys Lage, Sofia De La Cruz, Ashley Celestino 5. Virgina Perez, Michael Rodriguez, Alicia Mora 6. Leslie Martinez, Ana Gloria Garciga, Ahmed Valdes, Ashley Celestino, Maikel Rodriguez 7. Christopher Baljag 8. Adriana Cuartas, Caroline Llama-Agudelo 9. Alessia Fusaro, Katelyn Webb 10. Gus Machado, Jennifer Correa, Jorge Escobar 11. Jeisa Gutierrez, Patricia San Martin
Encounters w/ Conscious Acts Of Kindness — September 2014
1. Catalina Rueda, Stephanie Grosman, Elizabeth Pesante, Caroline Lamarre, Chris Berton 2. Ana Escobar, R.J. Jimenez, Gricel Vega 3. James Echols, Joaquin Ortiz, Annette Peikert 4. Jordi De Joseph, Jaclyn Garcia
Encounters w/ Fortune Int’l Realty and NR Investments — July 2014
1. Enrique Del Campo, Lily Abreu, Roberto & David de Leon 2. Laura Bries, Christine Martinez De Castro, Jaime Drysdale 3. Arelis Come, Glafe Ruiz Sanchez, Claudia Luca, Onika Ferrer 4. Nelson Duque, Wolgang Herz 5. Patricia Alvarado, Jackie Riveta, Giselle Vergara, Tripti Zehdnicker 6. Carlos Gutierrez, Cindy Darnaby, Enrique Del Campo, Giselle Vergara, Tripti Zehdnicker, Jakob Guggenthaler 7. Kelly Wagner, Salvador Live 8. Carolina Ujueta, Monica Wilson 9. Stephanie Hilzen, Sarah Queiros 10. Nelson Duque, Millie Sanchez, Monica Defortuna, Wolgang Herz 11. Omar DeWindt, Liza Walton







































