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Hanan’s art has evolved from an aesthetic pursuit of movement and aesthetic into work that advocates, serves and is part spiritual ministry, part political activism and completely about very personal storytelling. — Text by Natasha Albornoz

Take a stylish spin inside a very special edition of one of the world’s most sophisticated rides this season on the road of your preference. — Text by Bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of Bugatti

Love & Vegetables is a community pop-up café and educational workshop organization that operates on a pay-what-you-can basis throughout South Florida with the goal of feeding all in our community with dignity and respect. If guests can’t afford their meal, they can volunteer their time in exchange. — Text by Natasha Albornoz

How does a boutique luxury condominium stand out in a city where lavish residences are breaking ground every day? In the case of Le...

Sometimes we need more than a good night’s rest! Here are some tips to give you that extra boost and keep you running like a well-oiled machine. — Text by Romi Clavijo

Follow these tips when investing in real estate to ensure you get the most out of your time, effort, money and expectations. — Text by John Cunill

Traveling for work can be a welcomed break from the daily routine, but any seasoned professional traveler knows it can be stressful. Here are some must-haves to ensure you remain comfortable and efficient while traveling by air. — Text by Eric Nathal

Adding square footage, a gourmand kitchen or pool will add considerably to your home’s overall value. The following simpler projects will also improve the quality of your life while adding thousands to the bottom line with a lot less time, mess and cost to worry about. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

In the rapidly-changing job market, with most people holding jobs in multiple industries in the course of their careers, it’s more important than ever that you actively manage your professional connections.

Part of my job is going out and meeting people — at special events, fundraisers, happy hours, industry gatherings, launches, business appointments and everything in between. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Chantal Lawrie

If first impressions really matter as much as we say they do, then make sure to complement your next handshake by pulling out your business card from a stylish, attention-grabbing case.

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

Some of the most successful business meetings outside the office are conducted during lunch, but the art of planning an effective power lunch isn’t as easy as you may think. — Text by Eric Nathal

Your drink preference gives lots of non-verbal cues regarding your personality, taste and perhaps age and socio-economic status. Make sure you’re holding the right drink next time you’re out to ensure you’re giving off the right impression. — Text by Eric Nathal

Regardless of who you make the trip with, Belize has something to offer everyone — from rugged eco adventures to extreme animal encounters and luxurious, romantic experiences, there’s no shortage of things to do for travelers looking for the trip of a lifetime. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Photos by Eddie Cruz

Discovering what we’re good at sometimes requires a little trip down memory lane. If you don’t feel like you’re living the life you always envisioned for yourself, take a second to remember what used to make you tick before society’s influence and adult responsibilities started watering down your dreams. — Text by Francesca Cruz

She’s the boss, he’s her assistant…for now. Get a glimpse into a fashionable dynamic sure to inspire a whole new work wardrobe. — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio; BlindLightStudio.com Dir. of Production & Fashion Editor: Noé César; [email protected] Hair & Makeup: Ally Pastora for Rocco Donna Hair & Beauty Art; RoccoDonna.com Models: Sabrina Cabreja & Aaron Bean for Wilhelmina Models Miami; Wilhelmina.com Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta Wardrobe & Accessories: Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour, 305.865.1100; My Best Friend’s Closet, 68 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305.443.4840; B2000, Miami, 305.639.8956; I.Design, 210 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305.774.6900; Riley La Rose, 305.854.7872, RileyLaRose.com; Capretto, 5822 Sunset Dr., South Miami, 305.661.7767 Location: SEVEN Met Suites, 40 SW 13 St., Ste. 301, Miami; 786.502.3220, SEVENMetSuites.com

The future of early childhood education is no longer the simple learning daycare center, but comprehensive environments where each child’s abilities, natural competencies and aptitudes are nurtured to develop new and inherent talents. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Antonio Eli

When it comes to your success at life and work, the key to reaching all of your goals and fulfilling your potential is to keep learning long after you’ve hung that framed degree on your wall or landed that dream promotion. — Text by Dena Roché

Forget Armani and Ralph Lauren. The most exquisite suit you can buy is one made specifically for you. — Text by Francesca Cruz

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

Let your imagination flow as smoothly as the wow’s you will receive with this rainbow-inspired cocktail sure to yield a heavenly buzz like none other. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

Florida’s very own Amelia Island is a destination that offers year-round fishing, golden sunsets, romance, idle excursions and a chance to travel back in time. — Text by Francesca Cruz

While the thermometer might not agree with the calendar in Miami, the fashion world turns its collective eye toward autumn collections this month. Here we offer Magic City fashionistas a glimpse into the season’s top trends and how to rock the perfect look. — Text by Dena Roché

Tight, bright, shiny and sexy — Miami can’t even grasp the notion of under the radar. Our fashion sense comes down like an atomic bomb of rainbows and our animal prints are so beyond out of control that it’s a surprise they don’t bite. — Text by Francesca Cruz

While most sedans are bland, soul-less grocery-getters, this assortment redefines the breed. All are cocoons of decadence that are fast, sleek and nimble, with appointments that make a limousine seem like a taxi. — Text by bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective brands

Introducing The Magic City’s Best Dressed Professionals — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Interviews: Jorge Arauz Onsite Fashion Editor: Noé César Hair & Makeup: Teresa Miranda & Alana Almeida Vaz; 786.343.1727; [email protected] Location: BlindLight Studio; 4747 SW 75th Ave.; 305.266.3197; BlindLightStudio.com

Meet a few professionals who are ready to help you create the home of your dreams with stunning ideas that are sure to turn any space in your home into a functional showpiece that will make you the envy of the entire neighborhood. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson

Paraiso Bay is poised to take East Edgewater to new heights with stunning plans that will be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Paraiso Bay Sales: Fortune International Realty; 305.533.1350; ParaisoBay.com

Most design experts agree that when you change your surroundings, you can change your life. Every home tells a story. What is yours saying? — Text by Dena Roché

Oceanaire’s Aaron Tucker redefines the concept of great bartending by putting hospitality first to create the perfect experience for his customers. — Text by Eric Nathal Photos by Christopher Almeida

We’ve all heard the saying that friends come a dime a dozen, but that dime doesn’t go as far as it did once we grow up. For many of us, the new playground is our local watering hole or networking pub crawl where the drinks (and conversation) are flowing. — Text by Eric Nathal

Create a new holiday tradition for yourself — one that honors and celebrates cultures around the world and that makes a statement about life in America. — Text by Eric Nathal

Cristina Maria Lloyd is on a mission to encourage better living through smarter organization by providing her clients new, sleekly improved environments through her firm OuttaSpace, Inc. — Text by Cristina Zuazua Profile photo courtesy of OuttaSpace, Inc

Through The American Heart Association’s Miami PULSE organization, young leaders volunteer time and resources to raise funds and awareness about a cause that has affected — or will affect — most of us and/or our loved ones throughout our lifetime. — Text by Carla Torres

If travel is part of your regular schedule for work or pleasure, you may want to take these tips to heart the next time taking off into the horizon is on your agenda. — Compiled by Dena Roché

If you like to get a new car every few years, while keeping your total cash outlay as low as possible, leasing may be a good choice for you. — Text by bill Lindsey

Wonder how watchmakers commemorate those big events? In the case of these brands, it’s with a pair of seriously gorgeous timepieces. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson

It’s once again that magical time of the year, where the literature lovers of The Magic City come out from behind their latest best-seller to delight in their favorite pastime (in public): Reading. — Text by Natasha Albornoz

We’re willing to bet that even the executive who has everything doesn’t have these unique items in his office. They’re fun yet practical. They also make whimsical gifts for the holidays. — Text by Sandy Lindsey