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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

We’re all uncomfortably aware of how much space is at a premium in The Magic City. Below are several tips our team has collected to enhance our humble homes and efficiencies. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

For 22 years, the InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish-Ball has been bringing smiles and hope to families throughout The Magic City and beyond. — Text by Anja Maltav

A person’s smile is their ability to express a range of emotions with the structure and movement of the lips and teeth. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

It’s great to have a car that can do 100 mph around corners, and here is how to do it without ending up in jail — or worse. — Text by Bill Lindsey

With offerings ranging from intricate filigree necklaces to Disney-themed charm bracelets, the new Pandora at Brickell City Centre is a must-stop for jewelry and gifts. Celebrate the official grand opening this month with a series of events from Nov. 3-6. — Text by Ryan Jarrell. Photos courtesy of Pandora

One of the most exciting developments over the last several years has been technology to remove unwanted fat without surgery. Initially, there was Coolsculpting, which eliminates fat by freezing it. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

A canine-human mismatch is likely why nice dogs so often end up homeless. Often underestimated is the time and training requirement needed to raise a dog. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Most watch collectors focus on the timepieces, viewing the accessories, such as winders, as mere afterthoughts. The LumiSidus is an exception that can outshine the beauty of even the finest mechanical watch. — Text by Bill Lindsey

Brad McMorris can’t slow down. He works full-time managing over 600 clients and hundreds of millions of dollars at Wells Fargo Advisors. When he was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD), it could’ve been his excuse to slow down, but it only made him pick up the pace. — As told to Jorge Arauz

When one imagines the life of ultra-affluence, private at-home massages, lavish dinner parties and personal helicopters nixing the Dixie Highway’s gridlock spring to mind. Scott & Angelique Gerow of 360 Concierge & Staffing make such daydreams a reality. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

It’s only within the last 75 years that the Land Of The Rising Sun has admitted travellers from the West. For modern global man, well-versed to traversing whole continents in single jaunts, Japan still represents a destination steeped in mystery, ancient tradition and seizure-inducing animation. — Text by Ryan Jarrell