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Hurricane Andrew changed Miami forever, but one silver lining that resulted was the founding of the Miami affiliate of Christmas In April — now called Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of Rebuilding Together

1. Bill Barimo, Danny & Ana Maria Gonzalez, Matteo Rullier 2. Alejandra Rocha, Maleny Carrasco 3. Allan Figuerias, Melissa Galvez 4. Angel Borge, Patrick Vysanta, Marc Borge

Development is a field that builds giants — giants of steel and giants of industry. Kevin Maloney, Founder of Property Markets Group [PMG], has spent the last 25 years ascending to such stature. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos courtesy of PMG

1. Sue Kinard, David Phillips, Paige Farrey, Alexandra Muinos, Stuart Yadgaroff 2. Alejandro P. Barzaga, Maile Castaneda, Kevin Cardenas 3. Isabel Armenta, Mert Ekmekci 4. Jose Peter, Bruna Indalecio, Tom Ruggeri 5. Karla Venturelli, Sharon Bousso, Alejandra Dominguez, Fabianna Segovia 6. Nelly Collazo, Debora Dvash, Cecilia Perner 7. Stuart Yadgaroff, Sue Kinard, David Phillips 8. Alexandra Muinos, Jessie Neuman 9. Stephanie Rodriguez, Xiomy Marshall 10. Manuela Petisco, Melissa Polo 11. Yosy Hernandez, Marilin Garcia

1.Carlos, Pedro A., Julio & Luis E. Capó, alongside El Dorado Furniture Team 2. Luis E. Capó, Henry Heredero 3. Mario Morales, Edith Martin 4. Daniel, Carlos & Luis E. Capó, Rosaura Zapata, Rita Corraliza, Pedro A. Capó 5. Brandon Price, Teresita & Yaminn Hernandez, Gipsy Gainza, James Brandt, Pedro A. Capó 6. Michael Negron, Luis A. Capó, Jesus Peguero, Kelly Vilela, Jacqueline Rodriguez, Tanairis Reyes, Daniel Capó, Sergio Vargas, Andres Capó 7. Luis A. Capó, Jesus Peguero, Daniel & Andres Capó 8. Susana Torres, Sergio Del Lupo, Juan Fernandez, Juan Rueda, Luis E. Capó, Leyci Rondon, Miguel Valle, Yaminn Hernandez, Edgar Ibarra, Mario Morales Below: Carlos Capó, Ana Maria Cabrera, Daniel Capó

Looking to add some love to your home? Here are some cuddly canines that would love to be yours, today, tomorrow and forever. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

1. Allen Morris, Monica Veiga, David Staples, Javier Cuadros 2. David Staples, Nick Betancourt 3. Ena Pereda, Chris Soares 4. Sven Schele, Vanessa Lee 5. Andrea Cuevas, Spencer Morris, Catalina Martinez 6. Chris Menendez, Gianna Blanco, Neil Vazquez 7. David Staples, Lisel Morris, Spencer Morris

Surfing at work no longer refers to just doing research (or playing while the boss isn’t looking) online. Fluidstance makes “surfing” the new buzzword for a healthy office. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Since 2001, Poltrona Frau Group Miami has been bringing The Magic City some of the finest in luxury furniture and accessories. Check out some of the best brands their showroom offers its world-class clientele. — Text by Ryan Jarrell | Photos courtesy of Poltrona Frau Group All Available @ Poltrona Frau Group Miami; 59 NW 36th St.; PoltronaFrauMiami.net

Don’t get overwhelmed by the non-stop pace of the New Year, here are options to incorporate into your daily routine to keep the peace — as in inner peace. From meditation, to relaxing with a scented candle, to drenching our bodies in a soothing balm, balance is about treating ourselves with tender loving care. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Sebastian Mallaby took more than 5 years to research the The Man Who Knew: The Life & Times Of Alan Greenspan. — Text by Sandy Lindsey and Stacy Wynn

Growing up in Miami, I’ve witnessed first-hand how quickly our city’s skyline and street view has evolved over the years. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual

They say the pen is mightier than the sword, and legendary pen maker Montegrappa has been living up to that old adage for over a century.

1. Lily Barroscarlos, Claudia Gontovnik, Anamaria Macridis 2. Flavia Ranzini, Lina Buitriago 3. Kathy Vaccaro, Lena Tchalaby 4. Silvia Zakzuk, Priscilla Reyes 5. Margie Burstyn, Erika Contreras, Clarise Azout 6. Maria Carolina De La Espriella, Andrea Rico, Melba Halmilton

1. Heather & Brian Socolow w/ The Rodriguez-Torres Family 2. Javier Ortiz & Family 3. Ziad Khatib 4. Jake Hornreich & Wife w/ Myles Hornreich & Wife 5. Mayor Carlos Gimenez & Mrs. Gimenez

1. Alan Ojeda, Ben Solomon, Truly Burton, Diego Ojeda, Lucia Ojeda, Ashley Bosch 2. Arthur Polsky, David Ramos, Ary Perez 3. Javier Cardenal, Daniela Riveros, Jesica Julio, Manuel Moratiel 4. Nahthan Hao Hu, Steve Vargem, Andre M. Brown, Justin Jones

1. Vanessa Stabile, Julissa Duarte, Mariana Shulga, Pheobe White, Sandra Arguello 2. Jonathan Beda, Gaby Beraja 3. Linda Cohen, Katherine De Pavia, Matha Comtro, Paulina Madrazo 4. Leon Cases, Claudio Riess 5. David Sheinheit, Abraham Benmergui, Gabriel Brakha 6. Horacio Rozenblum, Bella Abadi, Rosana Maneinelli 7. Belle Hochman 8. Veronica Strauss 9. Daniel Naim, Alvaro Psevoznik 10. Lotty Baum, Joel Anidar, Lea A. Salma DiMitri 11. Rebeca Reiner, Samy Cadosh, Tali Lusim

1. Robert Hill, Shareef Malnik, Norman Wedderburn 2. Maxwell Blandford, Wanda Trouba, Norman Wedderburn 3. Robert Hill, Brenda Baty, Brett Rose 4. Brenda Baty, Shareef Malnik, Sherri Gutierrez 5. Suzanne, Stephanie & Luis Diaz 6. Jonathan Babicka, Missy Babicka 7. Tara Solomon, Brownyn Miller 8. Linda Levy Goldberg, Kaki Kemp 9. Richard Polidori, Deanna Skaggs 10. Naomi Llerena 11. Lee & Chris Lentz 12. Taylor Gang, Lisa & Andrew Mandala 13. Jamie Elias, Zainab Killidar, Robert Elias

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

1. Colin Watson, Romero Britto, Calyann Barnett, Dwyane Wade 2. Soledad & Justin Lowe 3. C’est Rouge 4. Dwyane Wade, Calyann Barnett 5. Alan Faena, Ximena Caminos

1. Wendy Marks Pine, Eric Fordin, Matt Allen, Sam Nazarian, Jorge Perez, Carlos Rosso 2. Andres Alos, Carlos Rosso, Sebastian Tettamanti, Matt Allen 3. Mike Long, Patty Asseff, Eric Fordin 4. Alan Liebman, Rich Szymanski, Sam Nazarian 5. Hyde Beach House Sales Team 6. City Officials 7. Flora Nunez, Enrique Madrinan, Carlos Rosso, Valeria Lugo 8. Helena Fordin, Giancarlo Pagani 9. Sergio & Victoria Chanteiro 10. Hernan Gleizer, Fernando Alpern 11. Louis Rodan, Wendy Marks Pine, German Rojas 12. Karin Chiche, Catherine Gomez, Olga Pyrinova

1. Natalia & Andres Larin, Maria Mora 2. Viviane & Marirlena Camejo 3. Shreya Shah, Seyyedeh Saneeymehri, Ditte Vangsgaard Olesen 4. Ray Myers, Gosia Grzych 5. Michael Wong, Yifei Wang, Jasmine Wong, Courtney Loonie, Andy Aguilar 6. Elliot Machado, Anthony Spitaleri 7. Dylan Reich, Nicole Martinez 8. Jackie Jacobs, Nick Dusseau 9. Estefania Arosemena, Gabriela Betancourt 10. Gus Rodriguez, Daniel Navarro 11. Will Smith, Gail Gensler

1. Dean Trantalis, Terry Stiles, Jack Seiler, John Petricola, Gary Crane 2. Brian Strope, Ben Boies, Monique Henley 3. Dr. Moon, Ann Marie Moon, Brian Reeves, Delia Szeinbein 4. John Petricola, Zack Sackley 5. Gary Crane, Lanie Zerret, Dania Podgorski, Jim Fawcett

1. Tamara Robinett, Brad McMorris, Bradley Murcia, Alan Grosse, Jessica Sullivan 2. Alan & Michelle Tannebaum 3. Carlos Vargas, Graciela Temes 4. Kent Knautz, Charles Anderson, Margaret Grzych, Ray Myers 5. Dany Weil, Mijal Abramowich, Spencer & Jennifer Enslein 6. Victoria Munoz, Alex Rodriguez, Iris Carvallo 7. Colby Taylor, Madison Roehrig 8. Lilian Rivera, Deseree Ferrer 9. Claudio & Iris Cavallo 10. Erica Massey, Raquel Tapia

1. Alberto Benalloun, Chloe Cohen, Hernan Gleizer, Margaret Jimenez, Glenn Asher, Richard Gutierrez, Danny Perez 2. Romina Meta, Judith Mori 3. Justin Rubin, Catalina Martinez, Filippo Incorvaia 4. Carolina Villabona, Lina Arango 5. Mark Alexander, Justin Bush, Valerie Pagan, Ricardo Vieira, Paulo Rodriguez

1. Saddy Abaunza, Alina Sardinas, Saddy Delgado, Gloria Sesana, Mayi De La Vega, Roxana Garcia 2. Silvia Olivera, Mayi De La Vega, Diane Lieberman 3. Anabel Llopis, Tina Varjabedian, Sandra Arguello 4. Kim Knausz, Mary Forman, Jennifer Santana 5. Cristina Aguilar, Vanessa Stabile, Gabriella De Almeida, Mariana Shulga, Nikol Solares, Julissa Duarte, Mayi De La Vega, Sandra Arguello, Diana Izquierdo, Phoebe White, Kayla Barrera, Jennifer Santana 6. Julissa Duarte, Nikol Solares, Mayi De La Vega, Mariana Shulga, Phoebe White 7. BJ Martinez, Saddy Abaunza, Maria Emilia Salgado, Silvia Olivera, Adriana Faerman 8. Mayi De La Vega

1. Patricia Hernandez, Dr. Fernando Akerman, Nora Rotella 2. Elizabeth Schwartz, Jesika Diaz Munar 3. Bree Bofill, Orlando Gonzalez 4. Christina Santana, Julie Santana 5. Yolanda Perez, Amy Alonso, Alison Burgos, Yesi Leon

1. Lyn Farmer, June Morris, Allen Morris 2. Alexander Binelo, Claudia Succar Ferre 3. Elise Cordell, Joe Zubizarreta 4. Javier Heuser, Rocio Figueroa 5. Soledad Picón, Gonzalo Nunez, Ana Nunez 6. Kane Velasquez, Shairy Gonzalez 7. Karla Minh, Nichole Aldrich 8. Michelle Shaw, Elise Cordell 9. Sheldon Anderson, Florence Anderson 10. Maria Paula Langer, Mariano Mataloni, Mercedes Garcia

Sugar at East’s Andrew Leu believes that by continually coming up with new ideas and ingredients for cocktails on or off the menu, it inspires everyone. — Text by Irene Moore Bartender photos by Edward Leal Drink photo courtesy of Sugar at East

1. Florencia Courreges, Alejandro Morales, Nano Crespo, Cornel Ruhland 2. Fabrice Tardieu 3. Felicia Marquez 5. Ana Alfonzo, Andy Faerman, Daniel Gomez Ortigoza

No simple wine waiter, the sommelier is a true master of all things crushed, corked and fermented. Below we examine just what it takes to join their lofty ranks. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

1. Sonia Figueroa, Susana Martinez Vidal, Elysze Held, Allison Goldberg 2. Wendy Marks Pine, Steven Gurowitz 3. Maria Scarola, Linda Zakheim, Patrick Campbell, Wendy Marks Pine 4. Kori Kalafer, Suzanne Kalafer, Cindy Vova-Zackowitz, Linda Zakheim, Wendy Marks Pine 5. Michelle Nunez, Patrick Campbell, Sonia Figueroa 6. Susana Martinez Vidal, Elysze Held 7. Suzanne Dunn, Jim Dunn 8. Michelle Nunez, Tomas Hoffmann

1. Antonio Barreto, Roberto Dimberio, Giancarlo Civita, Arnaldo Thibyrica, Benjamin Ramalho 2. Amanda Prado, Giancarlo Civita 3. Kristelle Gauchet 4. Roberto Dimberio 5. Vanessa Nunes, Marianna Bracco, Serena Ugolini

With friendly locals, an international food scene, a bustling metropolis, towering skyscrapers and easy access to nature — what more could you want in a world-class city? Canada’s shining gem has all that and much more. — Text by Francesca Cruz

With conflicting views in regards to our next president, and a cloud of uncertainty that dawdles above — as is customary for our nation, we shall rise up again to the challenge at hand: Uniting our country and moving forward. — Text by Francesca Cruz

2. Alba Guzman, Linda Cuadros 3. Arnaud Bellefroid, Zacory Ruiz 4. Elizabeth & Adrian Gonzalez 5. George Schechter, Nicole Darnell 6. Julio Lajara, Ricki Goldsmith, Brooke Cariski 7. Jonathan Shupert, Olympia Ridge 8. Jessica Lilly, Jorge E. Rodriguez 9. Robyn Fink, Jessica Schwartz 10. Sloan Tate, Rob Tubajon

When it comes to the legal fine print behind some of the most complex transactions in Miami’s ever-evolving skyline, Estrellita S. Sibila and Jacqueline M. Lage of real estate and corporate law firm Sibila + Lage welcome any and all challenges with open arms. — Text by Joe Oz Photos by Jennifer Jensen

1. Fernando Perez-Hickman, Mayra Mesa, Orlando Roche, Dwight L. Hill 2. Charles Akhal, Laurelie Lecussan, Mayra Mesa, Juliet Ventour 3. Ana Ordoñez, Tracy Koço, Andre Siegel 4. Andrea Benedetti, Andre Siegel, Ana Ordoñez 5. Mayra Mesa, Raul & Karen Lllorente 6. Patricia Peraita, Kathie Susnjer, Patricia Romano 7. Tatyana Chiocchetti, Mayra Mesa, Karen Llorente, Patricia Romano, Patricia Peraita, Kathie Susnjer, Michele Estevez 8. Tatyana Chiocchetti, Donna Dickey, Andrea Benedetti, Mariella Oliva 9. Donna Dicket, Mariella Oliva 10. Julian Mesa, Michele Estevez, Arnau Llopart

1. Vincent Brun, Javier Perrigo 2. Alex Cohen, Julieta Velez, Katy Stoka, Dario Stoka 3. Amar & Meghana Rajadhyaksha 4. Veronica Lopez-Lopez, Valentina Guchess 5. Jesus Iglesias, Teresa & Bertrand Savary 6. Rafael Ribeiro, Javier Perrigo, Hans Bachmann 7. Tara Solomon, Vincent Brun 8. Susanne Birbragher, Luis Rigual 9. Armaud Sursock, Philippine Naintre 10. Lexing Zhang, Soledad Lowe, Yeliz Titiz 11. Luca Mencarini, Liset Fontanilles, Massimillano Morlacci

This stunning waterfront Key Biscayne home on Knollwood Drive has plenty of space for a growing family and several areas inside and out created with refined relaxation and entertaining in mind. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Giulietta Ulloa Realtor: Giulietta Ulloa; 305.710.6620; EWM - Christie’s Int’l Real Estate; [email protected]; GiuliettaSellsMiami.com