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Encounters w/ Green Grass — November 2009
1. Carlos y Claudia Sanz 2. Ana Mondelo, Lucia Salgado & Isa Zapata 3. Patricio Munoz & Marjorie Hunter 4. Tere Schmidt & Carlos Nagir 5. Tamara Diaz & Tomas Loewy 6. Ana Jaramillo & Bianca Torrente 7. Jenny Salinas & Jose Luis Borrero 8. Devin Moore, Mia Erdman, Christianne Arauz, Claudia Sanz, Bridget Mcgrath & Sara Taylor 9. Charles Vita, Ana Balboa & Aleksandar Kirilov 10. Michelle Vautier & Lorena Hoguin 11. Elias Maida, Claudia Sanz & Patricia Rivadeneira 12. Mercedes Quintero & Walter Scott Murphy 13. Iara Watlington & Clara Jaramillo 14. Carlos & Cristina Echeverria 15. Valerie Biener & Federico Arocena 16. Patrice Bourgier & Margie Bourgier 17. Mariana Nedic & Ljupka Todorovic 18.Adriana Jimenez & BB Jimenez 19. Isabel Artime & Maggie Hindie 20. Angela Bonilla & Nick Garcia 21. Roland Raful & Rossana Emanuell
Encounters w/ Downtown Partnership and Miami DDA — November 2009
1. Josie Garrido & Marah Caban 2. Mia Foley & Alejandro Polaina 3. Claudia Gonzalez & Sandra Squelveda 4. Mike Elhage & Carlos McGrath 5. Theresa Rust & Laura Fish 6. Alan Fertel & Joanne Erde 7. Nogrix Renaud & Dr Steven Roth 8. Carolyn Brownstein, Sandy Joseph & Melissa Dovis 9. Ariel Beato, Raquel Sanz & Astrid Perez 10. Vila Digryte, Crystal Beltran, Sandra Suarez & Sky Palma 11. Abraham Ash, Catey Vaughn & Mike Simmons 12. Michelle & Domenico Colombo 13. Alexis Vasques & Susan Chai-Onn 14. Al Mustafa & Elaina Vasquez 15. Lucas Cadavid & Alex Gonzalez 16. Carmen Weisz & Mary Vega 17. Susan Ochoa & Fleta Sellers 18. Mary Aristizabal & Susan Abascal 19. Kelvin Hallums & Jean Guy 20. Fabiola Castro & Simone Blummer
Diversions
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by David C. Cleland
Home Hope
Recognized as one of South Florida’s most powerful real estate foreclosure investment firms, National Housing Help and its team are planning to turn Brickell’s real estate “woes” into “wows” one client at a time. — Text by Luisana Suegart
CEO with SOUL
Cesar L. Alvarez’s journey from the shores of Havana to the Brickell waterfront is a testament to the American Dream. His vision and leadership have produced a legacy that has seamlessly melded business and law to help grow one of the most revered law firms on the planet. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photos by Jose Amigo
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?
A Place Called Are…
Sweden may be known as one of the world’s most visited destinations for world-class skiing, but you can rest assured that the tourist traps and crowds won’t be bothering you in Are this winter. At least not if you decide to stay at the area’s newest resort! — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Design Hotels
Peace Offering
The largest bronze sculpture of Classical Mythology in the world is coming to Miami, marking the biggest undertaking since Phidias and Chares created the monumental figures of Zeus and the Colossus of Rhodes in Greece more than 20 centuries ago. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos courtesy of Ginés Serrán
Rendezvous by the Sea
Welcome the season by introducing casual glamour into your wardrobe with these looks sure to make your next get-together an intimate experience for two on and off land. — Photography: Jose Amigo Hair & Makeup: Agata for Mc@Mm Creative Management using Mac Models: Jonathan Keyser at Wilhelmina Miami & Nicola Wardrobe: All by Versace Jewelry: All by Chopard. Available at The Columbian, The Bahamas, Paradise Island
Miami Med
Take a tour of a trio of towers offering luxury waterfront condominiums in the heart of Sunny Isles Town Center, nestled on the Intracoastal Waterway in Sunny Isles Beach. The three towers sit on a common base that¹s a tribute to an old Mediterranean village and exemplifies the charm and charisma of the South of France. — Text by Kaya Baez Photos courtesy of piquet realty Realtor: Cristiano Piquet 305.373.0102; 786.302.2525 [email protected] For more information visit StTropezCondominiums.com
The Real Golden Years
We introduce you to some of the most extreme hobbies pursued by not-so-traditional post-corporate Americans after retirement. Although you may consider our findings a bit out of this world (in some cases literally)
don’t knock ‘em ‘till you’ve tried ‘em — Text by Luisana Suegart
Inspired Impact
If you’re a young professional trying to find the perfect way to get involved in the community, network and help others, join Impact Circle and start helping shape generations to come. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photo by Ana Alba
Panic Button
Is your boss giving you the evil eye? Does your co-worker keep asking you to cover for her? Are you working so hard that...
Trini’s Takeovers
Autumn is all about variations of red — from the fashion runways to the looks on the street. Recently, I did a series of...
Scarf Up!
Nothing is more essential for winter traveling than a scarf. At Luxury Scarf Boutique, you can take your pick, whether you like solid colors,...
Dress to Impress
Black-tie affairs aren’t what they used to be. Wearing floor-length gowns no longer applies, and it’s OK to wear more casual, shorter ensembles to...
Magic Crop
Recreational farming in the office? With the LED Grow Light, you can grow real plants in an indoor space without any help from sunlight....
Business 101
Customer service is the heart of any business, whether it’s big or small. Excellent customer service is about sending any kind of customer or...
President’s Brief
As we approach the height of the social season and start to prepare for the holidays and all the fun and craziness they bring,...
Editor’s Memo
I’m going to keep it short & sweet this issue with some brief WORDS OF WISDOM: “Network vs. Networth: Life’s ultimate Yin-Yang.” (Think about...
$$$ Clip
There’s no need to fear the dreaded tab any longer: You’ll welcome it so you can show off the world’s most expensive money clip....
Encounters w/ Avant Gallery and Fabulous Miami — September 2009
1. Steven Shapiro , Jodi Davidovic,Jeanine Dronsick, Fabiola Castro & Dmitri Prut 2. Alexandra Aguirre, Jacky Londono & Sylvie Robert 3. Alex German, Giada & Cristoforo Pignata 4. Leonardo Hidalgo & Christine Michaels 5. Karen Anderson & Stefan Rosen 6. Lourdes Bathard, Judee Bathard & Brice Callins 7. Ronald & Eileen Piper 8. Jany Johnson & Mike Trainer 9. Susanne Salhab & Kimberly Erwin 10. Alejandro Vigilante, Violeta de la Serna & Lucacz Opalanski
Encounters w/ Terra Group — September 2009
1. Mark Moormann, Tiziana Finzi & Jhonny Obando 2. Cesar Perez & Maria Veronica Leon 3. Gun Gal Gim & Stefania Bozzato 4. Melissa Martinez & Jessica Milton 5. David Olazabel & Ana Olazabel 6. Dee Dee Fischer & Sean Santiny 7. Garry Dickler & Mark Polyocan 8. Joyce & Ron Nelson
Encounters w/ Green Grass — September 2009
1. Carlos & Claudia Sanz 2. Vlad dusil, Meaghan Mahoney & Shannon Mahoney 3. Bianca Torrente & Ana Jaramillo 4. Christina Hollos & Jenny Salinas 5. Rachelle Carrie & Francoise Elizee 6. Federico Arocena & Valerie Beiner 7. Hugo & Maria Roa Warnant with Dog Paris 8. Laura Pimentel and Alexandar Kirilov 9. Rossana Emmanueli and Christina Hollos 10. Cristina Lama
Encounters w/ Puntino Downtown — September 2009
1. Juan Segui, Giavanni Grimaldi, Cristoforo Pignata & Chrisanne Grimaldi 2. Cristoforo Pignata, Andres Martinez, Macarena Zubiria & Giada Baselice Pignata 3. Jose Baizan & Juan Segui 4. Fabrizio Alfano & Giovanni Grimaldi 5. Massimo Hanozet 6. Johanna Fernandez Salvador 7. Giovanni & Chrisanne Grimaldi 8. Giada Baselice Pignata & Leonardo Hidalgo
Encounters w/ Trini in Private — September 2009
1. Angie, Simone, Gaby, Trini , Sidney, Mariana & Natalia 2. Ignacio Recondo & Camila Reaters 3. Otis Woodrige & Katherine Ross 4. Michael Szucs & Trini 5. Lyli Perdomo & Joann Leger 6. Felipe Tichaver & Gabo 7. Juliana & Cyril Gedeon 8. Richard Wagner, Karelia Leon, Trini & Angie Scuria 9. Angelica Rodil, Bryan Peña, Veronica Lepere & Cindy Ximenez 10. Michael Szucs, Richard Wagner & Roger Charland 11. Raymond Rault & Trini 12. Carol Wogtaszek & Liliana Huerta 13. Rufus Head & Betty Bornfield 14. Maurice Paquin & Dorian Barrera 15. Carolina Palmieri & Diego Franco 16. Maida Figueredo & Ana Mosley 17. Alejandro Brito & Kathy Hernandez 18. Dave Ziegelman & Jack Conrad 19. Richard Doyle & Milena Gaitan
Encounters w/ Skyline Realty International — September 2009
1. Isos Stamelos- Monroe & Evangeline Gouletas 2. Orlando Carillo & Mary & Brian Tague 3. Deirdre Nero, Luciana Carvalho & Carolina Moura 4. Oscar Rodriguez & Micheal Bibr 5. Rudy Bustamante & Harriet Carter 6. Vilma Dwake & Lilene Faroy 7. Jacky Londono & Richard Hoppe & German Kaupert 8. Alberto Navarro & Thais Reyes & Hugh Wiedman 9.Anthony Scicchitano & Daniel Wallace 10. Mani & Cecilia Maldonado 11. Fernando Perez & Lippzy Nader 12. David Fellows & Victor Vazquez 13. Mitzele Stockdale & Isos Stamelos-Monroe 14. Paul Hackett & Rebecca Martinez 15. Roberto Casariego & Silvana Quinete 16. Mitzele Stockdale & Ari PonJuan 17. Oscar Arevalo & Otto Martinez 18. Roberto & Caty Jimenez
Encounters w/ Viceroy Miami’s Club 50 — September 2009
1. Lynn Fichman, John Thomas, Kim Bacardi & Paul Laroche 2. Phyllis Kane, Nicole Sapah-Gulian & Ruby Bacardi 3. Kim Bacardi & Tim Hardaway (NBA star) 4. Katarina Allison, Judd Allison, Ish Santiago & Marko Sanginetto 5. Paul Laroche, Lauren Martinez & Rick Shanzle 6. Rachel Denis & Rose Cardoza 7. Marvin Lebovitz, Kim Bacardi & Ronny Bloomberg 8. Senator Frederica Wilson, Josh Santiago, Ish Santiago & Melody Gruenberg 9. Susan Jacobson, Jillian Jacobson-Altit, Dr. Ira Jacobson & Phyllis Kane
Encounters w/ FabulousMiami.com — September 2009
1. Carolina Baca, Leonardo Hidalgo, Susy Navarro & Alexandra Aguirre 2. Rodrigo Games & Juan Carlos Escobar 3. Meghan Schwartz & Laura Gottlieb 4. Alex German & Kristina Harmon 5. Fabiola Castro & writer Dr. Adam Golden 6. Olga Rogova & Olga Reidy 7. Rita Dargham, Liana Montealegre, Walter Zawistowski & Lynn Christ 8. Jackson Williams, Emily Joy, Jennifer Easter & Gabriella Macias 9. Marco Baca, Latin por artist “Karaat”, Lupita Peterfy & Hannelore Schmid
Encounters w/ Brickell Magazine — September 2009
1. Alex Avila, Marah Caban, Lesley Hernandez & Jorge Arauz 2. Alexis Knapp, Chanel Caton, April Donelson, Jessica Cristobal, Dana Rhoden 3. Astrid Mota & Maya King 4. Andres Hernandez, Johanna Cure, Juanma Serrano 5. Carlos & Claudia Sanz 6. Marcia Martinez, Liza Walton, Claudia Miyar and Cristobal Gonzalez 7. Candace Vassillion and Michael Falsetto 8. Carol Francischini, Cristiano Piquet, Leticia Wiermann and Taina Rhay 9. John Cunill & Amy Adorno 10. Andres Hernandez, Johanna Cure, Isa Zapata, Jared Gelles & Vicky Echeverri 11. Alejandro Polania & Alex Avila 12. Mario & Jessica Cristobal, Yasmani Cabrera & Anthony Mozzicato 13. Dean Dupit & Jorge Arauz 14. Dean Wood, Stephanie Mogol Wood & Javier Maudet 15. Jose Amigo 16. Jillian Lobato & Gabriel Navarrete 17. Kenneth Coto & Candace Vassillion 18. Kevin and Gisell Cahill 19. Laura San Nicolas, Kate Benson & Sam Trotter 20. Lorena Coyle & Isa Zapata 21. Yudelka Rosario, Sheila Bokstein, Alejandro Polania and Kenia Rosario 22. Javier Maudet & Patricia Rivadeneira
Encounters w/ TechnoMarine — September 2009
1. Julio Cesar Nicolini 2. Samuel Morjain, Moses Morjain & Jackie Morjain 3. Marines Duarte 4. Front Management 5. Liliana Zamudio & Gustavo Rivera 6. Claudia Castilla 7. Vivian Nunez, Liliana Zamudio & Julie Kling 8. Vivian Nunez & Alex Fernandez
Diversions
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by Jillian Lobato
AROUND The WORLD
Relish in a sneak peek of life aboard The World and begin to plan your adventure traveling the globe with all of the comforts of home at your fingertips inside the planet’s most exclusive residential vessel at sea. — Text by Laura San Nicolas Photos courtesy of The World
Pretty in the City
When it comes to beauty, Trini of Trini in Private Salon & Spa dominates. From several established salons throughout South Florida to a couple of new ventures with L’Oréal, it seems glamour has found a new home with Trini — and the best part is everyone wins. — Text by Laura San Nicolas Photos by Jose Amigo
9to5
Join us on a stylish eight-hour adventure through the concrete jungles of Brickell with a working girl who likes to dress the part on and off the clock, no matter what the occasion. — Photography: Jose Amigo Model: Chaanda for Runways Styling: Rebecca Leigh Hair & Makeup: R. Pagdioao Wardrobe: Saks Fifth Avenue, Dadeland; 305.662.8655
Let’s Get Social!
Visit these hubs of networking to get the drinks flowing and the courses coming as you handshake your way up the social ladder. — Compiled by Chef D. Chalaron Photos by Jose Amigo and Antonio Eli
Concept Caché
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?
Blink Impact
If you want to get your message across to a qualified audience quick enough to keep them interested, you might want to give the folks at NewsProNet a call...stat! — text by Jorge Arauz Photo by MarlyneAlexander.com
Trend Friends
At RikRak, the personal touch approach reigns supreme. Owners Ric and Raquel Watters have created a stylish environment where anyone that visits feels like part of the family. Their daughters, Lily and Chloe, have been the face of the brand since they were little girls.
Tech Therapy
Studies have shown what computer junkies have known for years: Surfing the web is one of the best pastimes in cyberspace. Well, in any...







































