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As Chief Operating Officer at Unitas Development Group, Hector Torres heads an elite professional real estate team focused on executing their first sustainable visionary project in Miami — Boulevard 57.

At Perricone’s, guests feel special from the moment they are escorted to their table — which is why the restaurant has so many regular guests who know exactly what they want to order before they even have a chance to look at the menu.

How do you create the most secure watch safe? Simple…you let a safecracker design it, which is how the Brown Safe Company makes their impenetrable units. — Text by Bill Lindsey

Stay home or go out? That’ll be a tough decision at Auberge Miami. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn

Throughout the planning for our inaugural “Dream Big Issue,” I found myself in awe of all the good deeds our team has accomplished recently. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual

Imagine writing out an epic thank-you note with the world’s most expensive pen then putting it in a gift box for that special someone.

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Head over to The Local Food & Drink to see what William Thompson is shaking up from behind one of the favorite bars in Coral Gables. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos by Ximena Etchart

The city that separates Asia from Europe stretches out gallantly over the Bosphorus. Istanbul has been the capital for a trio of robust empires: The Roman, Byzantine and later the Ottoman. Each, branding the city with its individual influence. — Text by Francesca Cruz

The power of lifting your hands to give or assist, in place of receiving or taking, is to live a life that is wholeheartedly filled with purpose and brimming with kindness. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Home décor should add charm, warmth and make a statement. But what if the furnishings and accessories could also do some good in the world? In the spirit of our giving back, the following do just that. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

This elegant elevated residence on exclusive Harbor Drive features 4 bright, spacious levels on an immaculate oversized lot in the heart of Key Biscayne. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Realtor: giulietta ulloa; 305.710.6620, [email protected] ewm Realty international Giuliettasellsmiami.com

Visionary developers Jorge Perez and Gil Dezer, groundbreaking hotelier Sam Nazarin and design genius David Rockwell recently joined forces to create a unique development that has “everything you need, nothing you don’t.” The result is Hyde Midtown. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of Hyde Midtown

A strong focus on detail evokes maximalism to its chic limit, turning even the most masculine piece into an interesting, dainty desire. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Gustavo Espinoza Hair & Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo for M.A.C Cosmetics Model: Anna Boyar for Elite Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla

The season’s enticing architectural looks, alongside timeless furniture objects, combine to define a quintessential and striking living aesthetic. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Gustavo Espinoza Hair & Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics Model: Alexandra Nikolic for Elite Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla Location & Furniture: Poltrona Frau Group Miami Showroom; 305.576.3636; 59 NW 36th St., Miami, FL 33129

Your first line of defense for security and privacy in your home is your fence, and Rafael Leon is leading Fence City’s team of perimeter protectors to ensure that your family is safe and secure. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

Your calendar is packed — from lunch with your BNI group to seminars at the Chamber of Commerce and happy hour at a networker. You are one social butterfly for sure, but is your business flying as high as your social life? — Text by Dena Roché

We scoured The Magic City to bring you what we deem to be the next generation of business leaders at the tip of The Sunshine State. These young professionals represent a variety of industries and excel at their respective crafts with superior sophistication and their own unique blend of style and savvy. All have managed to seamlessly balance their careers with their personal lives while continuously giving back to the community that has helped mold them into who they are. Without further ado, flip this page to meet this year’s Top 20 Under Forty. — Text: Jorge Arauz Photography: Nick Garcia for Blindlight Studio On-Site Hair & Makeup: Lutz Karpf; @LutzKArpf #TeddyBearOfHair On-Site Fashion Stylist: Estrellita S. Sibila Production Assistant: Ricardo Mestre Location: Blindlight Studio; 4747 SW 75th St., Miami; 305.266.3197; NickGarciaPhotography.com

Diamonds are a symbol of love, success and the good things in life. Freddy’s Certified Diamonds & Fine Jewelry carries a magnificent selection of GIA-certified diamonds in all shapes and sizes. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

According to Real Estate Agent Andres Larin, Compass is building a better real estate model. The new Coconut Grove office, facing Biscayne Bay, will be the perfect setting to meet with clients in the neighborhood.

Recently debuted at the 55th edition of Milano’s Salone del Mobile, and conceived by the Loewe Creative Director Jonathan Anderson, Marquetry In Leather introduces the brand’s innovation on traditional craft techniques and technology by creating variations of multiple graphic leather motifs. — Interview by Jhon Jairo Santos Photos courtesy of Loewe

The Montessori Method values the human spirit and seeks to develop the whole child — physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively — so that they feel honored and respected as they grow. — Text by Stacy Wynn

When it comes to prosthodontics, if you are seeking cosmetic or reconstructive dental work, you should do research before making a decision in order to ensure proper care. — Text By Dr. Hernan E. Quintero D.D.S. Photos by HQ Dontics Dental Centre

The Micro Theatre at Centro Cultural Español De Miami is a revolving cultural experience that will entertain in small bursts and inspire in a big way. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Miami has been basking in the limelight since Departures named it “City Of The Future.” Now the spotlight turns to our river, where a renaissance led by One River Point is unfolding. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Millennials have their own distinct ideas as to what a “luxury” item is. To succeed with this generation, jewelers must embrace these new definitions, for now. — Text by Bill Lindsey

Whether you want to accommodate the occasional houseguest or make a studio into an instantly larger room, Murphy Beds and Wall Beds are the easiest way to do it without impacting everyday functionality. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn

Car-buying should be fun — it shouldn’t be the painful process everyone thinks it is. Brickell Motors promotes that throughout their dealerships and their team, one customer at a time. — Text by Bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of Brickell Motors

Please don’t refer to her as the female “Hitch” — she’s more than that. With a background in science, Dawn Maslar, M.S., is an accomplished Author, Speaker and Love Coach — so yes, she’s South Florida’s doctor feel good — for the heart.

Any Dachshund owner will tell that the long spines that give us our classic good looks are prone to disc herniation. Many other pedigree pets have similar selective-breeding concerns. This doesn’t mean you need to get a mutt, just be aware…and you may want to consider pet insurance. — Text by Morgan “The Dachshund” Lindsey

“Business casual” allows employees to bring their own sense of easy sophistication to the office. The new Summer Collection for men from 120% Lino allows them to do it in a well-groomed, fashionable way. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

City Year is a national organization with several cities of focus, and Miami is leading the way to help students reach for the stars in and out of the classroom. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Youthful skin has the power to yield a face that’s properly makeup-ready. Here’s our beauty editor’s top picks for favorite summer beauty finds that keep our skin and lips moist, glowing and summer-ready. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Marai de Marai Spumanti starts off with aristocratic blue and red bottles reminiscent of the grandeur of the Murano glass of the Venetian Empire...

The World Health Organization has declared that the global prevalence of zinc deficiency is at 31%. Zinc plays an important role in cell growth, brain function and our immune system. Could you be depriving your body of zinc and not even know it? — Text by Francesca Cruz

Mouthwatering is the word to describe Tutto Pizza & Pasta. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn

Nowadays, there’s a blog out there for just about every area of interest — and eco blogs are becoming quite the trend. Here are 4 eco-savvy blogs that will keep you in tune with Mother Nature and tuned out from wasteful living. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Just a few miles off the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula is a nature preserve that’s unspoiled and serene, mostly for its lack of tourists’ footprints: Isla Holbox awaits. — Text by Francesca Cruz

A few months ago, an Ohio transplant I met during a conference asked me how I could possibly be happy living in Miami, a city so full of beautiful, successful people who are always networking 24/7, working hard and playing harder. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual

We all know about lightweight carbon fiber race cars, but a completely carbon fiber watch? The Hublot Best Buddies Classic Fusion Chrono Aero Carbon Cycling Timepiece is the company’s latest masterpiece created specifically to benefit a charity.