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Workspace Wow
“It’s like the Lamborghini of desks. Except we’re Danish,” boast the manufacturers of the gorgeously sleek and startlingly functional MILK desk. The design is...
Diversions
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida — Text by David C. Cleland
Supreme Space
This beautifully appointed Key Biscayne residence by Casa Grande Design Group embodies all of the elements of an ideal home in paradise, with plenty of breathtaking details in every room and around every corner. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos by Antonio Eli Interior Designer: Ursula Barrantes-Tarafa; 305.365.8838; UrsulaTarafa.com
Goal Getters
Although times are tough, there are still plenty of opportunities for young professionals in The Magic City, especially if they know how to make themselves stand out in a crowd. We track a few experiences and mix in some expert advice to give you something to be inspired by, no matter what your goals may be. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson
School’s In!
Riviera Schools is not just a school, it’s a family where a sense of community and a passion for learning meld harmoniously to create an environment where the leaders of tomorrow flourish. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos courtesy of Riviera Schools
Firm Resolve
In times when businesses are struggling, the attorneys at Siegfried, Rivera, Lerner, De La Torre & Sobel, P.A., are strengthening their firm to meet the challenges that face condominium and homeowners associations in South Florida. — Text by Luisana Suegart photos by Antonio Eli
Fare Flair
Canyon Ranch Grill is set to redefine the idea of healthy cuisine in South Florida with its signature take on delectable dishes where the main ingredient is wellness. And trust us, you’ll want to leave any pre-conceived notions at the door — the menu will be tastier than you could ever imagine. — Text by Chef D. Chalaron Photos courtesy of Canyon Ranch
Top 20 Professionals Under 40 2010
Isos Stamelos-Monroe, 30
VP of Sales, SkyPalace at Mary Brickell Village &
Managing Broker, Skyline Realty International, LLC;
SkyPalace.com; SkylineRealtyInternational.com
Isos Stamelos-Monroe has a passion for sales, communications,...
NEED for SPEED
Get ready for the ride of your life with more options than you can handle with Miami Drive, the city’s most adrenaline-pumping car club. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson Photos courtesy of miami drive
DoWNToWN TURNAROUND
Urbanites, rejoice! After decades of dark, desolate nights, Downtown Miami is finally turning into the 24/7 business, residential and entertainment hub locals who work, live and play in the heart of The Magic City have been awaiting. — Text by Luisana Suegart
Winning Twins
Dynamic duo Andrew and Jesse Tsygan are looking to bring a bit of Hollywood to Miami with their fresh approach to PR. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson Photo by Maria Lankina
Look Masters
We’ve always been taught not to judge a book by its cover. Yet millioms are spent annually designing them to sell. An artistic, professional...
Problem Solver
In this economy, we’ve all got real estate problems. Maybe it’s arranging a short sale, or cutting the costs of managing a building. Or...
Off-Road Style
Daydreaming about rumbling across the African Savannah in a kitted-out Land Cruiser? Wanna feel like your favorite action hero every time you get behind...
Sea Style
Casual boat and yachting parties are common social events that define Florida lifestyle. If you’re living in the state where the sun never goes...
Hang Tight
Who would’ve thought that just hanging around could be such a great workout? Well, it’s not if you’re slouching on the sofa with a...
Dress for Success
Sure, we’ll admit it. When it comes to the business world, looks aren’t everything. But they’re certainly worth something. Whether we want to admit...
President’s Brief
It comes as no surprise that we have made this “Top 20 Under 40” edition a yearly staple to our cache of themes throughout...
Editor’s Memo
When I was younger, way before Spell Check was a staple of writing, I used to be a local Spelling Bee sensation. Year after...
Love Fest — March 2010
1. Isa Zapata, Maria Borovio, Lorena Coyle, Pilar Jimenez & Claudia Sanz 2. Barbara Folatelli & Sol Borchardt 3. Claudia & Carlos sanz 4. Dana Abreu, Laura Torreballeda & Sylvia Mendoza 5. Isa Zapata & Marisol Rua 6. Roland Rafuls, Rosana Emanuelli, Cristina Hoyos & Luis M Posee 7. Jenny Lewis, Paola de castro & Monica Rose Diaz 8. Mario Henao, Paola Tesone & Isa Zapata 9. Patricia Rivadeneira, Elias Maida, Lorena Holguin, Angela Boni & Nick Garcia 10. Lucia Salgado & Benjamin Odell
Encounters w/ Ginés Serrán — March 2010
1. Tomas Regalado, Evangeline Gouletas & Isos Stamelos-Monroe 2. Brian & Mary Tague 3. Tomas Regalado & Alan Ojeda 4. Isos Stamelos-Monroe & Gines Serran 5. Oscar Ortega & Silvia Ibanez 6. Karen Martell & Rod Howard 7. Gabrielle Anwar & Gianna Sparacino 8. Sildy Cervera & Tony Japour 9. Lance Stuart & Sarah Pratt 10. Jose Martinez & Holly Wiedman 11. Lili Batista & Hugh Wiedman 12. Cary Fernandez & John Shepherd 13. Luis Palomino & Alan Ojeda 14. Tomas & Tivy Carmelo 15. Veronica Rivera, Sinia Serran & Maria Eftimiades 16. Young Heewait & Carol Daminu 17. Steve & Julie Weintraub 18. Graciela & Alberto Liberman 19. Naidy & Jose Viana 20. Beth & John Deutschman
Encounters w/ Canyon Ranch Miami Beach — March 2010
1. Jennifer Valdes, Shawn Wariastia & Maite Velez 2. Bo Cumbo & Joe Tomassetti 3. Chreryl Murphy & Lisa Murphy 4. Tania Morariu & Katja Janzon 5. Cesar Lizarraga & Shane Molinaro 6. Fabiola Castro & Manouch Neme 7. Lucy Toquica & Carmen Gonzalez 8. Ladyane Lopez, Regan Glover & Mario Celada 9. Oli Perez & Valeska Rodriguez 10. Charlie Melendez, Juan Casimiro & Nelson Ferrera
Encounters w/ Brix 46 — March 2010
1. Munir Maluf, Juliana Barrera, Tim Whitehair & Morgan de Franco 2. Victor Diaz Granados & Lars Fitzgerald 3. Janice Brustolin, Deron Desautels & Jana Adam 4. Michelle Manjarrez & Ralph Ventura 5. Berenice Farfan, Lily Parra & Marlene Garcia 6. Camilo Sarmiento, Jana Adam, Iliana Alvarado & Danny Cano 7. Cameron Sisser & Barry Turner 8. Jorge Moreno & Gabriel Ayala 9. Richard Martinez & Maribel Valdez 10. Katriona Ruprai & Sarkis Anac 11. Nicolas Ibargüen & Manuela Mejia 12. Ernesto Amado & Alexandra Ruiz 13. Silvana Wallinger, Tania Rondon & Adriana Rodriguez 14. Roland Demers & Hilarin Soto 15. Leonardo del Toro, & Paula Burnley 16. Munir Maluf, Ana Sofia Villaveces & Alejandro Polania 17. Tatiana Ruiz & Monica Carrero 18. 17. Tatiana Ruiz & Monica Carrero 19. Shani Abergel & Fito Espinola
Encounters w/ Boca Tanning Club Brickell — March 2010
1. Jorge Moreno, Zurami Pascual & Carlos Navarro 2. Gina Ludovic, Kayla Gallaghez, Yasamish Fatemian & Charles Bellantini 3. Monica & Joseph Juliano & Taissia Nyatt 4. Loretta Castellanos, Erir Sussman & Lisa Mathis 5. Sina & Jose Morales 6. Christina Termine & Zurami Pascual 7. Lauren Nazzo & Eva Hughes 8. Gustellas & Kim Waters 9. Malcom Barraza, Amy & Luis Correa 10. Teresa Gorassini & Christina Cascel 11. Genilde Gerra, Zurami Pascual & Gabriela Arango 12. Marysol Patton & Christina Termine 13. Jim Samartino, Chrisitian & Ragen Palmer 14. Victor De Yurre, Odalys Mon & Bevin Bruina 15. Suzanne De Witt & Carlos Navarro 16. John Kowalsky, Brittany Rivera & Ossy Zuan 17. Nick Box & Guily Booth 18. Thomas Keane & Sebastian Banchs 19. Rosa Mora & Elena Iturriaga 20. Johana Soler & Patrick Jeary
Encounters w/ Giada Pignata — March 2010
1. Alexandra Leitman, Giada Pignata, Jose & Olivia Baizan 2. Manuela Baselice & Elena Pelli 3. Olivia Balzan & Jessica de Linares 4. Cristian Balbontin & Paige Latterner 5. Cristoforo & Giada Pignata 6. Marco Uperi & Adriano Dicinto 7. Sofia Sohl & Leonardo Hidalgo 8. Paige Latterner, Tracy Goodman & Rosa Ehrlich 9. Jesse Stein, Alex Jimenez & Lawrence Leitman. 10. Claudia & Camillo Baptiste
Diversions
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by David C. Cleland
Mamma Mia!
If you’ve been scouring the city in search of an authentically Italian good time in a welcoming setting, Puntino Restaurant in Downtown may be just what you’ve been craving. And we promise you won’t leave hungry — or thirsty.
Burn, Baby, Burn!
Want to break a sweat in style? The Sports Club/LA-Miami offers every resource, service, and amenity available to help members get in tip-top shape. — Text by jillian lobato Photos courtesy of The Sports Club/LA-Miami
The POWER of TAN
Sometimes, a tan is just a tan. At Boca Tanning Club Brickell, it’s an experience that’s peppered with Zen-grade tranquility packaged up into a multi-sensory journey toward a better-looking you — morning, noon and night. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Kate Benson
Home in the Sky
This sprawling condo residence at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami will take your breath away as you take in some of the most expansive vistas of The Magic City right from the comforts of home. — Text by yoshi sanz Photos by antonio eli Contact: Brigitte Nachtigall; 305.710.9964; [email protected]
Mason of the Millennium
The Beacon Council’s President & CEO, Frank Nero, is out to make sure business stays booming in Brickell and beyond with the signature leadership style he’s developed from all the lessons he has learned along the way. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photos by Andre Pinsun
Couture Courts
As the Sony Ericsson Open rolls into town for another global installment, all eyes will descend upon the city. These looks will ensure you don’t get lost in the crowd on or off the courts. — Photography: Andres Hernandez Model: Laiz Lardi for Ford Models Hair & Makeup: Christian Varas for Trini In Private, Brickell; TriniInPrivate.com Stylist: Marisol Gomez Photographer’s Assistant: Juan Botero Jewelry: Sabbia, Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne; Sabbia.com Wardrobe: Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables; VillageOfMerrickPark.com
Aces
Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?
On With The Show
Sometimes a day in the office can feel like a shift at the nut-farm — or a set-up on Candid Camera. For the sake of your mental fitness, we’ve put together a list of some of the most common — and difficult —office personalities, along with our tips for how to keep them from driving you to Prozac. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson
Wholly Holistic
Ginny Simon, Holistic Nutrition Practitioner & Chef is out to make the world a little healthier with Mindful Organics, a company she created to educate and encourage people to live life to the fullest. — Text by Baz Lurz Photo. Courtesy of Mindful Organics
Sturdy Shooter
It’s shockproof, it’s waterproof, and it’s even crushproof and freezeproof — Olympus wasn’t kidding when they named this baby “Stylus Tough.” Best part is...
Nap Breakers
You know what makes you look great to your boss? Falling asleep at your desk. Hey, it’s one less paycheck to sign. We all...
Hair Savior
As we age, metabolic changes cause our hair and scalp to deteriorate. This leads to a loss in density — another way of saying...
Day ‘N’ Night
Women are busier than ever before — from constantly multi-tasking to always striving to look great every moment of every day. Here are some...
SPF Style
Sick of smearing on messy lotions? Save the sunblock and try one of these hot looks from Bloq-UV. Every inch of Bloq-UV has built-in...







































