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Office Space Redux
From the cubicles of yesteryear to the telecommuting rage of the ‘90s and early ‘00’s, the extrovert-friendly co-working trend has yielded a renewed interest in more private office spaces as investments for the future. — Text by Jorge Arauz
At Your Service
1. Vivian Atherton, Luis Chacon, Sahrette Saayman, Tim Gordon, Peggy Olin Fucci, Melissa Pardo, David Arditi 2. Tim Gordan, David Arditi 3. Cintia Manchego, Franklin Gaitan 4. Chris Brooks, Rodrigo Machado 5. Tim Gordan, Sahrette Saayman, David Arditi
Family First
Family First
Allowing someone in your home is one thing, allowing them to care for you or someone you love is another. Brother-sister duo Gabriel De Armas, Jr., and Gisela De Armas-Ramirez’s goal is to continue to be Miami’s leading source for compassionate homecare in the community. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Big Reveal
1. Kayla Barrera, Veronica Gordon, Lian Oteiza 2. Craig Studnicky, Maile Aguila 3. Mariolga Calderon, Tracy Koço 4. Steven G, Jerry Kaufman 5. Jeanpiere Giudicelli, Adriana Leon, Rafael Sanchez 6. Vivi & Alex Wolak, Hector Silva 7. Maria Maldonado, Isabel Landa, Ines Gardica 8. Nina Levine, Ying Peng 9. Jessica Perez, Brit Thunem 10. Isilio Arriaga, Rosi Arriaga, Craig Studnicky 11. Milton Garcia, Gustavo Guzman, Tomas Hoffmann
Pampered Perfection
1. Erica Leonard, Erica Guzman, Courtney Greene, Wendy Marks Pine, Lisa Lader, Maria Scarola 2. Linda Higgs 3. Maria Scarola, Linda Zakheim 4. Michelle Nunez, Michelle Chin 5. Andy & Kathy Mitchell
Luxurious Living
1. David Martin, Carlos Rosso, Mayor Francis Suarez, Jorge Perez, Patrick Campbell 2. Christy Martin, Cristine Pacheco 3. David Martin, Lais & Paulo Bacchi 4. Gina Mork, Amanda Talbott, Yanessa Barroso 5. David & Christy Martin w/ Friends 6. Raymond Bolduc, Madeleine Kelly 7. Joanna Berg, Nino Pernetti 8. Alvaro Perez, Valeria Krasavina 9. Mari & Pedro Martin 10. Michelle Bilbao, Vasty Gonzalez, Lina Barroso
Children Are The Future
1. Alex Rodriguez-Roig, Minerva Sulichin, Andrew Stuart 2. Alicia Hawkins, Belinda Biggs, Allison Stuart 3. Richard & Tania Rodriguez 4. Casey Supple, Marisa Arteaga, Erica Corsano
Dreams Come True
1. Adele & Eric Harrington 2. Maxwell Blandford, Wanda Trouba, Nick D’Annunzio 3. Andrew & Sandy Alfano 4. Norm Wedderburn, Shareef Malnik, Robert Hill
Hot Property
In all our journeys through Brickell Avenue’s particularly impressive past, we frankly can’t find a time when homes weren’t chic and eye-catching affairs.
Changing Lives
Reaching into your pocket to make a donation these days takes on a new meaning as you feed starving children, help injured veterans, save adoptable animals and more via the following smart phone apps. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Soaring Skyline
Monumental is the best word for Una, the brand new 47-story condominium tower designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture on the site of the city’s birthplace of modern luxury hi-rise living. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Get Giggy With It
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates an unprecedented 16 million Americans are a member of the gig economy. Below we highlight an app any freelancer needs to carry around in their back pocket. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Un-Botched
Tracie Samara’s plastic surgery experience is a shocking tale about what can happen when cosmetic fillers are administered incorrectly. Thanks to multiple surgeries at the skilled hands of Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., this tragedy is finally yielding a happy ending. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Skyline Redefined
1. Walter Fairman, Kari Fernandez 2. Adriana Brito, Carla Wilson 3. Ana Chacon, Adriana Oliveros 4. Charles Dansie, Kari Fernandez, Willman Ramon 5. Sofia Allam, Christopher Suarez 6. Irving Orlando Gonzalez, Auraliz Benitez 7. Isabel Landa, Eduardo Saenz, Ines Gardica 8. Maria Kuraeva, Anna Myakshina 9. Paola Beschin, Andres Gonzalez 10. Raquel Dominguez, Ishmael Perez 11. Jennifer Judice, Vivian Medina, Lulu Elias 12. Vaneska Prado Kolster, Michelle Prado, Beatriz Kolster, Jose Prado
Sky Mansions
High over Miami, the Penthouse Collection at Brickell Flatiron reimagines luxury hi-rise living with elegant and sophisticated single-story residences, two-story duplexes and three-story triplexes of award-winning Italian design. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Universal Connect
Hot yoga, cold yoga, yoga for infants…think you’ve heard of every yoga trend? Think again! Downward Goat is bringing an interspecies baah-lance to movement and mindfulness. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Success Pets
Winter’s approaching, and what better way to warm up than with a new furry family member? Below we highlight a trio of picture-perfect pups guaranteed to be the ideal early Christmas present for any Miami family. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Picture Perfect
Featuring never-before-seen images of our own state’s particular past, the newest exhibition at HistoryMiami Museum provides an expertly curated portrait of 1980’s Florida through the lens of a tantalizingly talented Miami native. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Turkish Delight
Home is our oasis and the bedroom our private retreat within. It’s where we go to relax and refresh. The best sanctuaries incorporate sumptuous bedding, robes and towels — and Globaltex Fine Linens literally has you covered. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Robotic Revolution
Our city continues to lead the world in trendsetting innovation as it welcomes the first Techi robot butler designed for condo living at YOTELPAD Miami. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Wild Styles
An exhilarating array of exotics artfully as aesthetic as the city they celebrate, Miami Design District’s Louis Vuitton store will be offering an exclusive line from Nov. 29 to Dec. 9. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Dance On
Back in 2012, TuCandela became the place to go for superior nightlife. Today their “flame” (candela) is still going strong due to the club’s amazing atmosphere, signature cocktails and live music every Thursday. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Taking Center Stage
A truly immersive theatre experience born right here in The Magic City, the Juggerknot Theatre Company’s Miami Motel Stories are once again highlighting the eclectic history of our particularly peculiar town. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Artistic Ensembles
From our bountiful beaches to our sizzling streets, Pitusa’s flagship store provides
a look for every situation a Miamian could find themselves in. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Safety First
It’s easily the most pressing issue on the mind of any parent today: How can we possibly keep our children safe while they’re at school? One Miami tech entrepreneur just might have the answer. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Haute Handshakes
1. Ignacio Isa Martin, Gonzalo Robles Daud, Luciano Macagno, Minny Morel, Franz Velasco, Max Etcheverry, Noah Downer 2. Ana Cadenas, Gaspare Sardella, Jenny Sardella, Pablo Salazar, Amalia Perez Cortina 3. Luis Guillermo Achata, Maria Elena Achata, Ricardo Achata 4. Saulius Drukteinis, Luis Alejos Olivero, Pablo Salazar Helbing 5. Sandy Vidal, Andrea Palomino 6. Adlar Garcia, Eugenia Fregoso 7. Alicia Cervera, Mario Jimenez 8. Araceli Lopez Dacosta, Ivan Martinez 9. Erksy Ricano, Dr. Luis Alvarado 10. Ivonnet Escalante, Maikel Rodriguez 11. Ricardo Montemayor, Cuitlahuac Renteria
Chrono Perfection
The values of elegance, tradition and performance are embodied by every piece Longines creates. Their new COSC Certified Record Collection has all the makings of perfection and horological beauty, featuring myriad gears working together in a breathtaking ballet. — Text by Bill Lindsey
Let’s Celebrate
This season’s new go-to destination for holiday or group dining is Azabu Miami Beach, a place that makes celebrating a seamless experience for both host and guests alike.
Cecc-Mate
Easily attaining that oft-difficult holy trinity of accessible, distinguished and 100% cruelty-free, family-owned high fashion shoe designer Cecconello is making exquisite inroads into Miami. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Road Rule
Most of us need a car to get from Point A to Point B. The McLaren 720S might not seem like a logical choice compared to a boring econobox, but we beg to differ. — Text by Bill Lindsey
RSVP Required
W e are officially in the midst of the social season, and that means most of us are getting ready to either host or be hosted — or both. — Text by Jorge Arauz
Style Sizzle
1. Ana Claudia Negri, Johnny Barros 2. Maria Agudelo, Arbys Labrada, Cristina Morales 3. Andres Arias, Cesar Ferrette 4. Iman Hasan 5. Estrellita S. Sibila, Jorge Arauz 6. Anthony Williamson 7. Isa Zapata, Monica Arboleda 8. Alan Goldberg, Tracy Koço 9. Massimo Melchiorre, Yeliz Titiz 10. Mark Mooney, Mailer Aguila, Lian Oteiza, Craig Studnicky 11. Maikel Millo, Cesar Ferrette, Raquel Watters, Rogelio Gonzalez, Andres Arias 12. Mahmood Abousalem, Cansu Mihci, Teru Katagiri 13. Ines Gandica, Angeles Almuna, Isabel Landa 14. Alessandra Bomeny, Oswaldo Negri, Claudia Negri 15. Alice Teodoro, Pascale Villet 16. Claudia Sanz 17. Kim Hurtado, Katrina Blanco 18. Lorena Coyle, Patty Cruz 19. Melissa Rosko, Julian Duque
Dream Kitchens
1. Allen G. Vandersluis, Edgar Gonzalez, Fernando Rodriguez, Eddie Seymour 2. Hugo Mijares, Josu Gaubeka, Luis Blanco 3. Justo Vera, Marina Vargas-Vera, Marianela & Gerardo Gimenez 4. Jose Soto, Sue Fernandez, Theo Doussineau 5. Andrea Fernandez, Jessica Solorzano 6. Jorge Fernandez, Natalia Osuna 7. Jennifer Young, Jessica Foux 8. Isabel Estrada, Eddy Estrada 9. Georgia Luzi, Elysse Concepcion 10. Claudio Riedi, Jason Thommen
Style & Soul
1. Ursula Barrantes Tarafa, Catalina Maya, Claudia Sanz, Isa Zapata 2. Monica Arboleda, Paola Calle 3. Sebastian Echavarria, Paula Sarmiento, Catalina Sanchez 4. Cayena Lara, Clara Pereira, Camila Neira 5. Cristina Valcarce, Nana Aldana, Alessandra Zuvek, Titi Coymat 6. Belen Herdoiza, Mariana Gomez, Sol Roman 7. Maria Cecilia Ariza, Sol Roman, Marcela Piedrahita, Valentina Aricizabal 8. Johanna Lersundy, Pilar Delgado, Zuriñe Fernandez 9. Silvana Gomez, Rafael Behrends
Dance On
1. Eduardo Elizalde, Aida Osorio, Eugenio Velez, Edgar Aray 2. Saide Collado 3. Diana Gomez, Maria Arteta 4. Yelani Rivas, Isabel Quinonez 5. Eduardo Elizalde, Eugenio Velez, Edgar Aray
Fine Design
1. Angel Marcano, Monica Pileggi, Oscar Carvallo, Puerro Fornino, Ibel Briceno, Jean Franco Bernardino 2. Renata Munoz, Marcelo Burlon, Talia Ochea 3. Hanna Ferrer Lee, Carlota Munoz 4. Alan Biasi, Facundo Oviedo 5. Antonio Marutcci, Daniele Scardina 6. Carlos Del Busto, Darnell Rolle, Nelson Ponce, Ramiro Salazar 7. Diego Armando. Michelle Tinsley 8. Noel Valentine, Jesus Rohena 9. Ramona & Carlos Messore 10. Neslon Valbeuna, Renata Munoz, Michael De Pinto 11. Angel Marcano, Sonia Martin, Oscar Carvallo
Building for the Future
1. Cito Beguiristain, Alan losada, Stuart Meyers, Oswaldo Hernandez, Greg Wyka, Andrew Lenahan, Alberto Cattabriga 2. Robert Shapiro, Chickie Brandimarte, Allen Alsada 3. Alberto Cattabriga, Andrew Lenahan, Stuart Meyers, Greg Wyka 4. Lorrie Jackson, Stuart Meyers, David Druey 5. Derek Martin, Jackie Beguiristain, Cito Beguiristain 6. Rickelle Williams, Staci Hughes, Tammie James, Commissioner Bobbie H. Grace, Mayor Tamara James 7. Gina Nordqvist, Kim Haber 8. Rickelle Williams, Vice Mayor Bill Harris 9. Yari Gonzalez, Karen Visbal
Giving Smiles
1. Julie Ares, Ryan Esko, Valeria Espinoza Esko 3. Bill Russell, Lawrence Young, Jonathan Sherry 4. Lorena Silva, Alyssa Romaine, Alexandra Balandis 5. Michelle Charles, Dr. Ziad Khatib, Kevin Cabrera
Biz Brief
Next time you show up to the meeting of a lifetime, make sure you enter the room ready to get down to business. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell






































