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If you’re a native Miamian, you’ve almost certainly been on a school field trip to The Barnacle in Coconut Grove for a day of fun, sun and learning. But visiting this local gem as an adult is quite a different experience. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

The world is ever-changing…and not always for the better. Specialized Protection Services understands this and offers professional executive, personal, property, private event, place-of-worship protection and much more. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Tiffany Dominguez takes creativity to a whole new level with her out-of-this-world, timeless jewelry line that puts the “magic” in Magic City. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Being a responsible resident of Planet Earth doesn’t have to mean driving an electric car or installing solar panels on your roof (although if you do, kudos). There are simple things you can do to leave a less dramatic carbon footprint. Here are a few tips to make your life greener. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Food, it’s necessary and we love it. Sometimes the best way to get someone to commit to meeting with you is if you offer up lunch or breakfast, of something in between. After all, who would pass up a free meal? — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Technology is our friend, but we all know that it can also be our foe. Here are some funny, embarrassing and probably all too familiar things that can go wrong with the stroke of a single key on a computer or phone near you. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Since 2014, Downtown Dadeland has been undergoing a renaissance. The lifestyle center is now turning into a must-visit culinary destination with several new chef-driven and unique concepts recently opened or coming soon. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Oceana is an exclusive oasis within the lavish hidden treasure that is Key Biscayne. Simply put, it offers the best of all worlds surrounded by the best of all worlds. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

What many people do not understand is what Title Insurance actually is or what a title insurance company actually does. Title Insurance companies, such as Kensington Vanguard, are actually insurance companies and like many others, our job is to do research on the buyers, sellers and property and issue a commitment and insurance policy. — Text by Stacy Wynn

Forrester Research’s US Telecommunting Forecast predicts the number of Americans who head into the office without leaving home will rise to 63 million this year. Which presents a unique set of challenges that need to be addressed. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

We live in good times for car enthusiasts. Ford’s iconic Mustang is an epic example of how muscle cars of the ‘60s are back, but even better than they were way back when. — Text by Bill Lindsey

On Oct. 27, Jumpstart’s Read For The Record will have millions of adults reading the same book to young children to raise awareness for childhood literacy. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Javier Cuadros helps build cities, one building at a time, one community at a time. It is a collaborative effort between the city, the community and the development team with the goal of improving quality of life. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

When it comes to beauty, you should aim for the most advanced, the very best and throw some technology up in there to attack aging in every direction! — Text by Francesca Cruz

Over the years, VeritageMiami’s name and its charitable partners have changed, but what has remained constant is Founder Michael Bittel’s involvement with the iconic...

Perricone’s has been serving homestyle Italian cuisine in the heart of Brickell long before the neighborhood became a household name. This month, the restaurant celebrates its 20th anniversary — but don’t expect velvet rope parties and fancy invites to commemorate the occasion…this is the kind of place where ordering the usual will never disappoint. — Text by Jorge Arauz | Photos by Lynn Parks

Every now and again there’s a story of a well-off widow who cut all the relatives out of her will to leave a modest fortune to her cat. However, that’s nothing compared with what these dogs raked in. — Text by Morgan “The Dachshund” Lindsey

It’s generally understood that food in its natural, unprocessed state is healthier overall. It’s helpful to talk to a qualified healthcare professional — someone with a functional or holistic approach is ideal — to better understand your needs. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Every so often, you find yourself in the right place at the right time. For me, it was when I found myself in a jet fighter at 500 mph, doing barrel rolls. — Text by Bill Lindsey

In the past few weeks, I’ve come across more examples of kismet than I can count. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual

Even the diehard gold Rolex-wearing traditionalists will have a tough time not tossing their beloved perpetual self-winding movement aside and finally embracing smartwatch technology when they get a good look at the Brikk Lux Omni 18k Gold Apple Watch.

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

The Magic City’s drink scene is heating up with Roy A. Roig’s sip-worthy creations at Trust & Co. in Coral Gables that perfectly please with every pour. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos by Edward Leal

An unfamiliar menu can cause the best of us to lose our appetite — or skip straight to dessert. Don’t let an off dish ruin a well-deserved day or night out. Below are a few vetted tips to help you make the most of cuisines strange and unknown. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Tired of ordering the same lackluster libation every night? Want a tipple that truly defines you? Here are some suggestions you can use to rebrand yourself via your beverage of choice. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Discovering that deception is more commonplace than you might have imagined will help you understand how self-deception stifles our personal evolution throughout our lives and relationships. — Text by Francesca Cruz

The old world melds with the new as the Mediterranean sways in the backdrop and history peeks around every corner with a burning desire to explore Tel Aviv. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Working from home has become so commonplace that the home office is finally getting the serious attention it deserves. The result is residential workspaces that are starting to rival those found in Class A office buildings. — Text by Yoshi Sanz

When you’re locked in to the doldrums of drudge work day in and day out, the energy and focus to take the first step toward realizing your dream job can seem particularly daunting. It’s time to start thinking about getting the job you’ve always wanted — and getting paid for it. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

…it depends on who you ask. If you’ve ever wondered what the true meaning of happiness is, you’re not alone. Turns out the answer is far more complicated than most of us could ever imagine — yet much easier to accomplish than we think. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

For times when the exhilaration of life wants more, the best response is to attain living with alluring style. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo Hair: Janine Reyas @ Warren Tricomi Studio, 4041 Collins Ave. Models: Olga Bocharova & Gabby Capp Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla Location: The Villa Casa Casuarina, 1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

With a lyrical list of amenities and elegant, arresting architecture, Hyde Beach House promises to be one of the premier coastal condominium complexes in South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos courtesy of Hyde Beach House

These interior design pros are ready to help you create the home of your dreams with stunning insight and expert attention to every last detail. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos by Johnny Arraiz Project photos courtesy of respective designers

You don’t have to have a degree in interior design to have an eye for putting spaces together. You also don’t have to be in the market to sell your house in order to have it “staged”— because at the end of the day, your house should be a personal reflection of you. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Pops of flamingo pink, blue ocean hues and crisp whites set the backdrop for TV personality and DIY “Queen Of Craft” Amber Kemp-Gerstel’s trés chic blog Damask Love, where craft is always in session. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Bio Photo by Andrew Kemp-Gerstel

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, holiday shopping is right around the corner. Luckily, the new and improved Apple Watch doesn’t care if you’ve been good or bad. Don’t be surprised if you get one with your name on it before year’s end. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

ISG World, a truly global conglomerate specializing in the sale of luxury high-rise condominiums, celebrates 25 years of entrepreneurial success in the city of its inception. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

The animal meets the aesthetic in this year’s Endangered: Art For Apes, a mixed-media exhibition that celebrates all that remains wild in our world. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Not sure where to start when it comes to stashing away a sizeable savings account for retirement or other more immediate investments? It’s not as hard as you think. Every penny counts, and even $1 saved per day can add up to big returns. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

When New York hospitality expert Steven Kamali was tapped for the much-anticipated Triptych Luxury Hotel in Miami, the fact that he will bring years of lavish culinary programming to the groundbreaking development straddling Wynwood, Midtown and the Design District did not go unnoticed. — Text by Ryan Jarrell