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Innovation is a tradition at Mercy Hospital. Their surgeons pioneered some of the first open heart surgeries and they continue to stay at the forefront of modern cardiovascular care with state-of-the-art robotic surgery, life-saving stents and emergency surgery day and night as part of their compassionate and comprehensive 24/7/365 service. — Text by Sandy Lindsey | Photos courtesy of Mercy Hospital

Keeping that year-round beach bod and the perfect BMI in Miami is vital…but make sure you’re only hitting the gym to workout on the machines instead of working on everyone’s last nerve. — Text by Zak Mann

Everyone deserves a break and we’re lucky to have fashion-forward staycations at our fingertips. So, go ahead, hang up your LBD, kick off your shoes and prepare to relax in style.

This sunny season’s style is inspired by the luscious greenery and exquisite architecture that defines this Key Biscayne estate in our paradise by the sea.

Damaris Aguiar was inspired by her mentors — not only by what they taught her, but by the role they played in her life. It was the realization that she herself wanted to be a mentor and role model for other young ladies that led to the founding of DAMA. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

The namesake of one of our city’s most important institutions, it’s not enough to study the life of Dr. James Jackson. One must emulate it. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

A South Florida-born ballerina who began studying the arduous art of dance at the tender age of 4, Miami City Ballet’s Lauren Fadeley knows...

We are in an era of health, and nowhere more so than at Panorama Tower, which will house an entirely tech-driven fitness center that fuses technology with wellness to take fitness amenities to the next level. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Strawberry Crisp w/ Black Pepper Crème Fraiche Dr. Jason Gordon | Soul Tavern, Miami Beach 250 calories Combine 1lb of halved strawberries with 1.5 cups of coconut...

A maverick chef who infuses each and every dish with a dashing dollop of love, Santiago Gomez is illuminating and educating our Magic City on the majesty of Mexican cuisine. — Text by Ryan Jarrell | Photos by Edward Leal

A craftily curated collection of photographs by noted South Florida cultural archivist Ken Davidoff, “Miami Rocks: The Miami Pop Festival” takes a look at our city’s little-known relation to one of our nation’s landmark happenings. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

With direct access to a broad network of institutional lenders, BGI Capital is able to structure loans that benefit unique clients and situations, enabling them to surpass traditional lending firms. Founded in 2017, they have already exceeded $100 million in business in the local real estate market. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Cleopatra Just as regal and exotic as her namesake implies, Cleopatra is a 2-year-old German Shepherd whose characteristic loyalty and lovability make her a must-adopt...

Because the weather in South Florida is a mercurial beast that dashes between beautiful & balmy and murderous monsoon at the drop of a hat, close observation is the prudent choice. Read on to consider an intoxicating alternative to The Weather Channel. — Text by Bill Lindsey

The all-new Buick Enclave Avenir has arrived with easy-to-navigate features that will have you cruising like the captian of your own ship with room for plenty of non-essential crew. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

The Miami Design District redefines retail by providing a completely immersive and dynamic experience that offers innovative and accessible shopping, and goes on to include wellness, beauty and fitness, diverse restaurants with local concepts to celebrated chefs, rich cultural and public art programs and live music performances. — Text by Stacy Wynn

Ensuring Miami can play every bit as hard as it works, the Nicklaus Children’s Sports Health Program is a cutting-edge enhancement of already stellar services. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Tinted with sensual regional ingredients, sweet and sharp in one sip, is there any drink more evocative of our city than the Mojito? Below we explain the history of this elegant import. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Chef Daniel Boulud invites diners to escape to the culinary Mediterranean without leaving Downtown Miami with his delectable menu that draws inspiration from France’s Côte d’Azur, Spain, Italy, Greece, Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Israel and Turkey. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

An enlightening non-profit putting the powerful tools of mindfulness and fulfillment into the hearts of our city’s underserved, the Connection Coalition is the bold new face of philanthropy in Miami and beyond. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

A passionate perusal of art’s intersection with the great game of soccer, PAMM’s exhilarating exhibition The World’s Game: Futbol & Contemporary Art tackles two of Miami most beloved subjects. — Text by Ryan Jarrell | Photos courtesy of PAMM

A playful creative whose compositions stir our hearts, minds and appetites, Food Photographer Libby Volgyes makes some of our region’s most tantalizing dishes come to life. — Text by Ryan Jarrell | Portrait by Cydney Scott Photography

You heard it here first, readers: A creative collaboration we’re surprised hadn’t already erupted, modern mavens Margherita Missoni and Ximena Kavalekas announce a series of stunning limited-edition handbags everyone’s shoulders should be itching to sport. — Text by Hugh Marchand

1. Dr. Linda Grant, Lawrence H. Cohen, Peter E. Cohen, Carol Repensek, Deborah Sperber, Jorge Ortega 2. Noli Zaldivar, Roberto Roque 3. Carlos & Alina Perez 4. Rafael & Lucia Moreno 5. Suzanne Spies, Adriana Giampier, Carolina Giampier 6. Betty & Ed Johnson 7. Lyne Jacques, Jocelyne Vomar 8. Betty & Alex Pol 9. Melissa Cameron, Ron Shatz 10. Michelle & Richard Starke 11. Ann Marie Perez, Danny Perez 12. John Peet & Nilda Rivera 13. Richard & Jackie Lipman

1. Aaron Perry, Daniel Guerra, Erik Fresen, Izzy Havenick, Scott Savin 2. Tomas Regalado, Audrey Edmonson, William Talbert 3. Bert Gonzalez, Hank Klein, Spencer Crowley 4. Frank Carollo, Christopher Perks, Tibor Hollo 5. Matt Lettelleir, A. Trey Traviesa, Bernie Navarro 6. Cesar Alvarez, Vicki Lukis, Willy Gort 7. Neisen Kasdin, Gerardo Capo, Arthur Hernandez

1. John Sumberg, Alan Ojeda 2. Alfred Bunge, Ramon Llorens, Diego Ojeda 3. Lorraine Sonnabend, Stephen Sonnabend 4. Ezra Katz, Ed Joyce 5. Stephanie Berman, Carol Fine, Steve Smith 6. Sen. Mel Martinez, Barbara Carey-Shuler, Stephanie Berman, Manny Diaz, Alan Ojeda 7. Aaron, Eddy Arriola, Ralph Serrano 8. Manny de Zarraga, Danet Linares, Ramon Rodriguez

1. Nicole & Rudolf Budja 2. Marlen Bedoya, Brad W. McMorris 3. Brad W. McMorris, Jona Cerwinske, Anthony Thomas, Louis Gachelin 4. Joan Sturge, Mark Sheffield, Kymberly Kilmer 5. Steven F. Arch, Natalie Arch, TJ Arch 6. Sabrina Anna Cruz-Munoz, John Luis Maldonado 7. Jason Berman, Christina Wong, Ingrid Hunter, Andrew Hunter

1. Justin Meininger, Paul Zdenski 2. Juan Carlos Valdano, Ljupka Todarovic 3. Niki Rose, Daniele Rose 4. Danielle Janke, Nick Kempen 5. Nair & Antonio Revilla 6. Christian Vidal, Yovanna Alvarez, Densy Ruiz

1. A dad enjoying time with his kids and their friends 2. Soraya Rivera-Moya with Diana & Soraya Moya 3. Motita, The Facepainter 4. Paul Steiner 5. Veronica Lepere, Marco Andre 6. Ana Polanco, Amara, Tomas & Marco Andre 7. Kids learning to bake a pizza 8. Natalie Davis

1. Carlos Ferrando, Nathalie Yamin, Augusto Yamin 2. Lissette Zamora, Antonio Prado, Valeska Rodriguez 3. Leonel Ortis, Francisco Barby 4. Erick Guerra, Kristen Saks 5. Andrea Velandia, Sioly Cabezas 6. Natasha Rodriguez, Carolina Zamora 7. Juan Delgado, Joel Pineiro 8. Olga Hurtado, Heberto Diaz 9. Kelly Saks, Rodrigo Teran 10. John Ekman, Frida Aberg 11. Johanna Cueva, Alejandro Reyes 12. Rita Perez, Raul and Patricia Aguilar 13. Oslan Osorio, Marielena Pereira 14. Diana Diaz, Andreina Gonzalez 15. Kevin Cruz, Mariana Guzman 16. Pablo Lorenzo, Ernesto Alarcon

1. Santiago Espinal, Giovanna Rocha, Ana Chayne, Celina Leon, Jessica Siriani, Clara Pichardo, Yvette Reyes 2. Jorge Gonzalez and John C. Sumberg 3. Salisha Baksh, Frank Martucci, Joanne Morris, Dustin Symes, Marshall Martin and Michelle Christensen 4. Amanda Abril, Jessica Golub, Lenya Suarez, Marcy Jurkowitz, Maria Cid, Jorge Gonzalez 5. William K. Hill, Chris Drew 6. Al Dotson, Michelle Weber, Dania Gorriz, Rosary Falero, Matt Diaz, Richard Goldstein 7. David Trench, Willie Jorrin, Paula DiVeroli 8. Isabel Fernandez, Jackie Fleites, Patrick Ahern, Karen Pascual 9. Manny de Zárraga, Chris Lingerfelt, Bernie Thornton, Robert Voegel, Ann Marie Milan, Max Comess, Judith Anis Civil, Scott Wadler, Vasana Hill, Cecily Valera 10. Karen Kilpatrick, Alan D. Axelrod, Steve Simon 11. Patti Patla, Maria Gomez, Marta Collazo

1. Jessica & Mario Cristobal 2. Melissa Bales, Jeff Berdardelli 3. Brian Wallace, Anna Lorena Sanchez 4. Miami-Dade Commissioner Lynda Bell, Mark Bell 5. Mafe Quintero 6. Guests pose for a photo 7. Alicia Dabdoub, Adrienne Hicks

1. John Sumberg, Carlos Gimenez, Harve Mogul, Brian Bilzin 2. Diego Ojeda, Michelle Weber, Alan Ojeda 3. Eddie Dominguez, Mindy Mora 4. Michael Kreitzer, Jay Sakalo 5. Maria & Juan del Busto 6. Alyssa Toland, Regine Merisier, April McLaughlin 7. Manny de Zarraga, Brian Bilzin, Danny Finkle 8. Lisa Mendez, Ana Martinez, Diana Rodriguez 9. Christine Yormack, Fernando Ruiz, Marielis Aponte 10. Richard Goldstein, Michelle Weber 11. Dania Gorriz, Miguel Cervoni 12. Jacquie O’Malley, Ignacio Garcia 13. Jackie Fleites, Jessica Buchsbaum 14. Claudia Zirena, Carolina Arenas 15. Manny de Zaraga, Jack Lowell 16. Philip Porta, Matt Diaz

1. Anca Mirescu, Lipe Mederios, Juilanna Moronha, Claudio Faria 2. Arne Arneson, Jessica Levy 3. Maria Marin, Rakel Guerrero 4. Evelio Medina, Zlata Barukcic 5. Brenda Schamy, Rachel Levy, Susana Duque 6. Garriet Theophile, Christina Sosa, Stephen Barish 7. Natlie Barbner, Craig Studnicky, Zenaida Figueroa

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

If you’re in the mood to get a little adventurous with your palate, head over to Mint Leaf for some authentic Indian food sure to satiate just about any appetite, noon and night. — Text by Jessica Quintero Photos by Chantal Lawrie & Courtesy of Mint Leaf

Indulge in one of these luxury cruises and explore the world without repacking your suitcase with some of the most exclusive cruise offerings from local vacation firm Brickell Travel. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson Photos courtesy of Brickell Travel Reservations: Brickell Travel; 305.856.8889; BrickellTravel.com *On-board credit offers only available by booking through Brickell Travel

Part condominium, part hotel, Habitat Miami gives new meaning to the term “home away from home” with lavish apartments ranging from 800-1,200 sq. ft. that make one wonder why they’d ever book at a conventional hotel again. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

John H. Dasburg has taken his humble beginnings and transformed them into a lucrative career as a serial CEO for some of the nation’s most respected companies. In the process, he’s succeeded as a leader, a businessman, an entrepreneur, and, most importantly, as an inspiration to everyone he’s met along the way. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photos by Andres Hernandez

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?