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If nature could speak, what would she say? It’s a question we may not often (or ever) have thought about, but one that we should seriously ponder. Here’s a quick memo that could have been penned by Mother Nature herself. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

We’ve all been there…that first dreaded mistake at a new job. But don’t fret, here are other people’s horror stories so you don’t have to feel so bad about yours! — Text by Kayla Avila

A special treat selected solely for devoted history buffs, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (pictured in 1915, a scant year after initial construction) is a nearly unparalleled effort this far south of the Mason-Dixon on the parts of Chicago Industrial Executive & Antiquarian James Deering, Project Director Paul Chalfin, Architect F. Burrall Hoffman and Garden Designer Diego Suarez. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

If you do one thing every day that makes you happy, eventually you will create a pattern of behaviors that will lead you to a lifetime of content. Here are a few things you can do right now to shift your mindset and change your life. — Text by Sandy Fernandez

It’s far and away the most important object you own, repository of all of a life’s memoria and potential. So why would you consign your phone to a clunky cookie-cutter covering? International conglomerate Gresso is adding glitz and glamour to one of our nation’s most necessary accessories. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Get to know the organization helping at-risk youths break the cycle of crime and violence while feeding the less fortunate in The 305. — Text by Kayla Avila

A Colombian economist eager to rewrite modern metropolitan living, Habitat Group President & CEO Santiago Vanegas’ Smart Brickell condominium complex will further invigorate our already booming business district. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Always eager to soothe and satisfy an expanding customer base, MySpa @ InterContinental Miami announces an exciting new partnership with British-based skincare savants Elemis. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Don’t have space for an entertainment room in your compact condo? With the futuristic Sonic Chair you can have an entire concert hall sitting with you as you enjoy the ultimate A/V experience. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Feeling good is the new looking good. This is the mantra as health, wellness and holistic living outpaces the need for the next must-have luxury object — and manufacturers and retailers rush to adapt. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

What do social media influencers and travel writers — who spend 80% of their time jetting off to exotic places — carry in their backpacks or satchels on their trips? Pray, do tell! — Compiled by Francesca Cruz

The headlines called it Irmageddon. Irma Gate. Irmapocalypse. The world’s collective eye was on Miami to see how all of our new skyscrapers, greenscapes...

The Meisterstück UNICEF Solitaire Skeleton 149 Fountain Pen isn’t just a work of art that would make any executive proud to sign a contract.

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

Arriving in the U.S. from Venezuela a scant year ago, Cantina La Veinte bartender Marco Nava is already shaking up our city’s conception of what makes a top-tier Magic City margarita. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos by Edward Leal

Oktoberfest? A bit warm for Teutonic commemoration, don’t you think? Halloween? Great for an evening’s entertainment. October, however, to the truly discriminating South Floridian, means one thing and one thing only: The opening of Stone Crab season. Below we elucidate and celebrate this most craveable crustacean. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Although perhaps lagging in comparison to our Western counterparts, the brewpub scene in Miami is alive and well. Take a glance into a worldwide phenomena fantastically fine-tuned in our own sub-tropical paradise. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

So much more than a series of sobering statistics and clinically cauterized medi-logues, Susan G. Komen’s Faces Of A Warrior program offers a glimpse into the thriving livelihoods of this disastrous disease’s survivors. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

The prettiest and most secluded of the Hawaiian Islands goes by the name of Lanai and is owned by a tech billionaire with plans to turn it into a green paradise — this is the destination for travelers who covet privacy, world-class amenities and authenticity. — Text by Francesca Cruz Horizontal photos by Barbara Kraft

The Osteopathic Center allows its patients to experience medicine like never before by helping them discover the root of illnesses, causes of injuries and the best ways to gain more energy by practicing total wellness. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Who Qualifies: Top realtors who represent a vast portfolio of luxury properties around town. Requirements: Must be based in South Florida. In order to be considered, ALL...

In a city enthused with aesthetics, who are the designers, architects and visionaries leading us into bold new terrain? Meet a few professionals in the design field who stand, powerfully, apart from the competition. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Portraits by Edward Leal Project photos courtesy of Respective Designers

1. Caryn Musaffi, Sofia Holtzman 2. Leah MG Jayanetti, Nichole Aldrich, Elizabeth Simonton Freeman, Sofia Holtzman, Ani Buraglia 3. Brett & Lori Spodak, Katie & Steven Nullman 4. Elizabeth Simonton Freeman, Robin Minch, Alejandro Perez Duque, Meche Perez-Phelan 5. Carolina & Raul Gutierrez

1. Sean Palmieri, Fadia Bassi, Nirka Burns 2. Angela & Louis Birdman 3. Genilde Guerra, Christian Bagshaw, Paula Andrea Gallego 4. Paula Mejia, Ron Mann 5. Nicole Shelley, Angela Birdman, April Donelson

1. Elena Buglo, Keith Tortorich, Birute Scobee, Brad McMorris, Spencer Enslein 2. Amarilys Fraguela, Glenda Saez, Aida Von Schirach 3. Ana Paula Lopez, Fernando Cubillos, Vaughn Edelson 4. Eneisy Rodriguez, Colby Taylor, Michael Sandrea 5. Timothy Kolaya, Wendy Traurig, Karat Davis 6. Peter Dearmas, Danny Hartnett, Mariana Velazquez, Andrew Waisbrot 7. Martin Diaz, Lorraine Reigosa, John Lehr 8. Karen Maerovitz, Bradley Murcia 9. Maggie Antich, Eleanne Sosa-Bruzon 10. Nila Pastor, Bradley Murcia, Melissa Ann Hubicsak, Charles Anderson 11. Eneisy Rodriguez, Paul Frishman, Fabiana Luzardo, Michael Sandrea

1. Martin Melo, Laura Melo, Jose Luis Melo, Carlos Melo 2. Tomás Regalado, Jose Luis Melo, Sevilla Melo 3. Martin Melo, Carlos & Geysy Marquez 4. Ivan Moran, Carlos Curbelo, Janete Moran 5. Laura Melo, Marcelo Alvarez w/ Guest 6. Marcelo Alvarez, Laura Melo, Manuel Kronfle, Lara Restelli Melo, Romina Dominguez, Daniel Dominguez, Javier Aguilar 7. Ivan & Janete Moran 8. Lara Restelli Melo, Geysy Marquez 9. Agnes & Eliseo Rodriguez 10. Carlos Melo, Daniel Alfonso, Carlos Curbelo

1. Norman Wedderburn, Shareef Malnik, Robert Hill 2. Jennifer Judice, Lisa Gang, Lee Lentz 3. Kim Tabor, Ameen Killidar, Vainav Killidar, Bich-Ly Ludwig 4. Andrew & Sandy Alfano 5. Gabrielle Anwar, Danny Jelaca 6. Norman Wedderburn, Shareef Malnik, Davi Moreira, Gabrielle Anwar, Robert Hill 7. Claus Blohm, Monique Graciotti 8. John Lenahan, Canor Pato 9. Wanda Trouba, Erin Briede 10. Steve Vecchitto, Gwenn Vecchitto

1. Alyssa Romaine, Alex Balandis, Allie Rubin, Sarah Kass 2. Ryan Esko, Chef Adam Beairsto 3. Brad Ellman, Matt Welding, Victoria Jackman, Eric Coombs 4. Andy Vilar, Natalie Vilar

1. Danie Gomez Ortigoza, Lexing Zhang, Soledad Lowe, Hadley Henriette, Maria Beguiristain, Christina Getty 2. Kathryn Mikesell, Elaine Lancaster, Carlos Betancourt 3. Igor Ramirez, Santiago Tarditi, Molly Feingold 4. Moises Esquenazi, Chris Menendez, Michelle Stone

1. Betty Wright, Phil Collins, Nic Collins, Orianne Collins 2. Tyler Watts 3. Alyssa Coon 4. Reif Howey 5. Martina Travesso 6. Arianna Viteri

1. Valentina Patron, Angelica Fuentes, Migbelis Castellanos 2. Alejandra Ghersi, Esther Beniflah 3. Mariela Bagnato w/ Lanzi 4. Rosario Camejo, Vanesa Flores 5. Betty De Aragon, Elizabeth Simonton Freeman, Nichole Aldrich

1. Alexandre Marinho, Renata Carvalho, Bruna Sereno, Marcelo Cruz 2. Brenda Gramajo, Rafael Del Monte, Arly Natera 3. Carmen Morlas, Jessica Juliao 4. Jesse Ottley, Catherine Friedman, Leonardo Davalos 5. Tom C. Murphy, Thomas P. Murphy, Sean Murphy 6. Ryan Norys, Nick Forro 7. Marcelo Cruz, Newtson Guedes 8. Paulie Hankin, Raul Santidrian 9. Luis Plaz, Rafael Del Monte 10. Martin Freyre, Gimina Martin

1. Andy Faerman, Gabriela Medina 2. Christine Termine, Stephen Brunelle 3. Elisa Gonzalez, Johnny Lara, Jenny Perez 4. Gabriela Medina, Luciana Mendiola, Mary Jane Claverol, Veronica Izaguirre, Katherine Cordero, Mariella Ortega, Angeles Almuna 5. Dr. Neda Bahmadi 6. Javier Maudet, Lina Bedoya 7. Katrina Vargas Vila 8. Loren Parra, & Esra Erdogan Mello 9. Gabi Torres, Marina Rumyantseva, Betty De Aragon 10. Liony Garcia, Isabel Landa, Filip Berdek 11. Michelle Agudo, Carol Perez 12. Michelle Dayiantis, Patricia Marchese 13. Oltion Mollaymeri, Julie Harris 14. Patricia Hoyos, Sydney Hirst 15. Tracy Koço, Bruno Van Hemelrijck 16. Yvonne Debesa, Erbi Blanco True

Inspired by the natural disasters that have so recently affected our world, we invite you on a stylish visual journey portraying the beauty of introspection and the powerful results it has on the very nature of humanity. — Photography: Nick Garcia Fashion Styling & Art Direction: Mariela Ortega (Fashion Contributor) Hair & Makeup: Cesar Ferrete Model: Candice Franqui for Next Models Miami Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Location: Roam Miami, 118 SW S. River Dr.; Roam.com

Get one step closer to the inevitable future of artificial intelligence with out-of-this world styles inspiring an out-of-the-box mindset. — Photography: Pablo Costanzo Fashion Styling: Mariela Ortega (Fashion Contributor) Hair & Makeup: Cesar Ferrete Model: Katja for The Syndical Photography Assistant: Sean McCabe

Why settle for a short vacation to the exotic South Pacific? As the owner of 305 Design Center, Richard Kiibler is ready to help us bring their exotic handmade décor into our everyday life. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photo by RM Studio Corp

Putting an exhilarating new spin on modern dating dynamics, Run2Date provides a pulse-pounding platform for people to meet, greet and do whatever else catches their fancy. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

When it comes to looking for your best for big meetings or for a night out on the town, these top trends for the season will make sure jaws drop and heads turn no matter what the occasion. — Text by Mariela Ortega

Not only the maverick move-maker behind some of Miami’s most infamous nightclubs, what does Michael Capponi do when he’s not tastemaking? He’s helping others in need. — Text by Sandy Fernandez

An ingenious answer to the decades-old question “What exactly do I do with my old smartphones and tablets?” — Text by Ryan Jarrell