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

Eddie Fuentes, one of Cocktail Cartel Co.’s homegrown cocktail kings, serves up sensational sips under the shade of breezy trees at Glass & Vine’s secret garden by the sea. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos by Ximena Etchart

This month, take a traditional gimlet and make it a drink to remember by incorporating fresh herbs and spices into every sip. — Drink by Anja Maltav

Venture to the Prairieland of South Dakota and plunge into history and nature like nowhere else on Earth. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Oh, life, you crazy, winding (sometimes whining) road. From the moment we take our first breath to the beginning of our sunset years and beyond, one thing is certain: We must evolve every day, and nothing ever stays the same. It’s the essence of our existence and a constant we must embrace. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Stop holding off on learning a new skill or delaying a beauty appointment. Instead, treat yourself to some personal enrichment and broaden the lens you use to see the world. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

An open letter to my 18-year old self: What flying in a rickety plane over The Caribbean contemplating success, yielding to the present moment, quoting Kerouac and deathbed wishes taught me about love. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Always looking to make life easier? It’s an exciting time to be a homeowner with a barrage of tech, tools and gadgets designed to add joy and efficiency to every room in the house, even outdoors. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of respective brands

Explore a few daily tasks as experienced by introverts and extroverts. Their differences have been documented since the beginning of time, but with a constantly evolving “connected” society emerging, the contrasts have never been more prominent. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

From its first store on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, El Dorado Furniture has flourished into one of the Top 50 furniture retailers in the country by focusing on customer demands and putting family first. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos courtesy of El Dorado Furniture

A symphony of dancing rhythms strikingly brings to life the colorful boldness and intricate characteristics of clothes. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistants: Angeles Almuna & Gustavo Espinoza Makeup & Hair: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics  Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla Special thanks to Miami City Ballet

The 24-hour daily routine of Miami women requires a casual look that can take her from work to the gym…to the beach. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistants: Angeles Almuna & Gustavo Espinoza Makeup & Hair: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics  Model: Dusica for Next Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla

  Bobby Barros Ecstasy Salon Spa | 2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Ste. 100-A | Coral Gables, FL 33134 305.448.0707 EcstasySalonSpa.com Bobby Barros got his start cutting and styling...

Motivation comes in many forms, and getting in the best shape of your life is just an effective workout regimen away. The fitness professionals you are about to meet can help you attain the body of your dreams in no time. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Ximena Etchart

Meet a few of Miami’s top professionals of perfection to find out how they can help you yield the best version of yourself possible — no matter what your aesthetic goals. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Ximena Etchart

When it comes to being a beauty queen, it takes more than good looks and a beautiful body to earn the crown and don the title. Here are some reflections from beauty queens who have taken the stage and brought home the crown — and everything that comes with it. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

Monique Catoggio, CEO of Illumined Life Leadership, helps professionals and leaders illuminate their path toward mindful leadership so that they may focus their lives and energy with sufficient passion and intention. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo by Jair Acevedo

Mater Grove Academy is a K-8 high-performing “A+” school located on the Boys & Girls Club’s 10-acre campus near Coconut Grove. In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club, students are exposed to a variety of extracurricular activities, which include performing arts, sports, tutoring and much more. — Text by Stacy Wynn

Each Spring, tech heavyweights announce their upcoming products for consumers. In May, Google had its annual Developers’ Conference, Google I/O showcasing their next year in apps, gadgets and other techy trends. If you didn’t have a chance to watch it on the Internets, here’s a quick recap. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Living doesn’t get any better than on Key Biscayne — and location doesn’t get any more valued than the prime oceanfront at Oceana Key Biscayne. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of Oceana Key Biscayne

Harlan Weikle is a retired reporter and animal lover who, along with wife Nancy, co-founded Red Flyer, The Handicapped Pets Community. Together they collect, recycle and donate wheelchairs to specially-abled dogs and animals with missing or disabled limbs, providing them with the gift of mobility and enabling them to “fly” again. Below is a poem from Weikle that embodies his passion. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

Miami is undergoing a major densification, and Coconut Grove is a strong part of that urban reveal for millennials wanting to be close to the city center. Coconut Grove is a strong part of that urban revival for millennials wanting to be close to the city center. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of Grass River Property

The Roads Dental Specialty understands that every patient is unique. In addition to providing first-rate service, they work hard to create a comfortable and welcoming environment to help overcome patient’s traditional dental anxieties. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Group photo by Ximena Etchart

Ralph Rosado nixed his car for 30 days to complete a challenge that helped shed light on transit options and opportunities to help keep Miamians mobile and less car-dependent. Here’s what he learned. — interview by Estrellita S. Sibila

After conceptualizing and designing Brickell Flatiron for several years, the feeling of putting the shovel in the dirt at the groundbreaking has been Vanessa Grout’s most rewarding experience so far. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

In recent months, Officer Nick Perez and his full-time team at Miami PD have gotten a lot of attention for the funny, insightful and creative communication platform they’ve built online, most recently with their video response to the Miami Beach PD’s Running Man Challenge. The viral masterwork culminates with a breakdancing routine in the lobby of the police station that has made its rounds around the world. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Everyone dreams of having a family, those nearest and dearest to us to share life’s joys with. But for some, that dream isn’t easily achieved, which is where fertility treatments and IVF come in. — Text by Stacy Wynn

Summer is in full swing. It’s the time of year for backyard BBQs, pool parties and causal cocktails at home. We reached out to some of Miami’s expert party-throwers, chic hostesses and savvy social butterflies to give us some tips on how to take your next soiree to a whole new level. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

When the decision comes to buying or selling real estate, there’s always the question: furnished or un-furnished? As an interior designer for over 35 years, I have seen more and more over the past 10 years that the majority of buyers like to purchase furnished real estate. — Text by Stacy Wynn

Imagine all the glamour and ambience of real candlelight in a striking chandelier with no candles and no flames inside one-of-a-kind clear acrylic “seraphs.” — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn

If you love the roar of a V Twin engine and the rush of the highway, but would never consider straddling a motorcycle, here’s a 3-wheeled solution. — Text by Bill Lindsey

Every time I venture off to discover a new place domestically or abroad, I always return home with a greater appreciation for Miami and everything the city has to offer. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual

Say “chromatherapy” and one’s mind immediately travels to the relaxing, rejuvenating offerings at top spas around the world.

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

A trip to Ariete may cause you to have too much of a good of a time and develop a severe addiction to fine dining, mouthwatering cocktails and outstanding customer service. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos by Ximena Etchart

When it comes to social boozing, sometimes grabbing “a” drink with a pal can turn into a head-throbbing hangover the next day, leaving you wondering “what happened?!”. Learn how to replace “I’ll have another” with “water, please.” — Text by Anja Maltav

Although no one’s sure exactly where BBQ originated, one thing’s certain: It’s a drool-worthy, time-tested method of cooking for backyard soirees, major celebrations and just about any occasion. — Text by Anja Maltav

The epicenter for anime, gadgets and all things innovation — Japan’s capital metropolis is a cultural landscape that fuses modern skyscrapers, art and the hipster fashion scene with centuries-old temples, traditional tea ceremonies and the pomp and circumstance of The Orient. — Text by Francesca Cruz

More than windows to our souls, our eyes interpret a flurry of stimuli in a split-second and can reveal stories of love, life and health. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo by Ximena Etchart

Neo-Romanticism With a meticulous eye for detail and prim aesthetic, Jonathan Simkhai’s Fall proposal not only makes your silhouette lean and long, but dreamy and...