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Americans are turning their backs on the sweet ‘n’ sour Baby Boomer generation that injected every morsel we ingested with fructose corn syrup and sodium. Our bodies are demanding healthier foods and our appetites are increasingly embracing the taste of fermented fare. — Text by Rony Mo

A few years ago, Stephanie Phillips left The Buckeye State for The Sunshine State, but unlike LeBron, she never looked back. — Text by Rony Mo Photos by Korey Davis

Learn the difference between the diverse varieties of Schaps and how you can use this buzz-inducing ingredient to take your next drink to a whole new level, no matter where you’re entertaining. — Text by Rony Mo

When it comes to romantic relationships, there are so many rights and wrongs that it’s tough to keep track of what’s working and what’s not. We try to break down a few things that can make or break a good relationship when it comes to love, sex and communication. — Text by Cristina Zuazua

The demand for yachts in Miami is so huge it requires separate, yet complementary, boat shows: The Miami International Boat Show and The Yacht & Brokerage Show. Whether you prefer to commission a custom vessel or are seeking a deal on a used boat, you’re search starts here. — Text by Bill Lindsey Photos Courtesy of Respective Brands

When it comes to showing your honey love, there are many complicated languages and dialects to learn before your dear can hear you loud and clear. Don’t let language be a barrier to communicating love in your relationship. Instead, turn to the wisdom of Dr. Gary Chapman and The Five Love Languages and watch your relationship flourish with emotion, gratitude and appreciation. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

It’s time to unearth the most unique love affair you will ever experience in this life or the next — and finding the keys to a re-energized, happier heart is easier than you might think. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Stay bold this time of the season with these enticing & luxurious gems ready to make an impact wherever your social itinerary takes you. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Fashion Editor & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta for BlindLight Studio Jewelry: Diamonds On The Key; 1.305.851.1460; DiamondsOnTheKey.com Location: BlindLight Studio

Classic and modest silhouettes heightened with intricate embroideries, softness and structure combine for a story that recalls the romanticism of Renaissance times. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Fashion Editor & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Weil Hair: Blo Blow Dry Bar, Midtown Miami Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo Model: Carley Johnston for NEXT Models Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta for BlindLight Studio Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio

Dresses with poetry, body-con silhouettes, transparencies and bold lingerie combine to reveal the silence of passion and love. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Fashion Editor & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Weil Hair & Makeup: Regina Marie for Rocco Donna Agency Model: Nahara Backes from Wilhelmina Models Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta for BlindLight Studio Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio Location: Villa Woodbine in Coconut Grove; Villa-Woodbine.com

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This amazing two-level penthouse with 5 beds/6.5 baths and soaring 22-foot ceilings will make you feel like you’re living inside a palace in the sky. — Text by Yoshi Sans Photos courtesey of EWM Christie’s Realty Realtor: Giulietta Ulloa; 305.710.6620; [email protected]

We joined forces with Switchboard Of Miami’s Women’s Leadership Council to bring you some of South Florida’s most eligible bachelors. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to lawyers, bankers, realtors, national heroes and every profession in between, the one thing all these guys have in common is that they’re single and ready to mingle. — Interviews by Amy Crismond Photos by Polyana Honorato; PolyanaHonorato.com Want to meet these guys in person? Visit SinglesForSwitchboard.org to buy your tickets to bid on your favorite bachelor Feb. 20 @ Conrad Miami. Who knows? You might just find true love.

The bedroom is much more than just a place to lay our heads at night. Ideally, it’s a private space where we can truly express ourselves; an oasis to get away from it all…even if only for a while. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Amy Crismond leads Switchboard Of Miami’s efforts to greatness via community fundraising, donations and getting people involved in the organization’s mission. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo by Polyana Honorato

Forget the e-vites and group texts, when it comes to personalizing invitations and stationery for a special occasion, no one does it better than Diana Serrano at Paperie Invitation Studio, where an RSVP is almost always guaranteed. — Text by Cristina Zuazua

They say animals have an extra sense and can sniff out danger in just about any environment, and the pet heroes you’re about to meet give new meaning to furry, feathered and fearless. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

EatWith reinvents the dinner party by connecting chef-hosts with dinner party guests to enjoy a culinary feast at their personal table, anywhere in the world. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

Cadillac has once again re-written automotive history. If your lifestyle demands a sedan, but you crave owning a car with a top speed that could cause your adrenaline to pump faster than ever, here’s the answer: The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V. — Text by Bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of Cadillac

Trumpet Virtuoso Arturo Sandoval is recognized as one of the best living performers in the genres of classical and jazz, while Glass Sculptor Dale Chihuly creates dramatically illuminated installations — this month, both will align for one magical evening. — Text by Rony Mo

These Valentine’s Day rom-com classics are proof that Hollywood knows how to produce a happy ending much better than any of us could hope to yield in real life. — Text by Cristina Zuazua

The Girl Up campaign, created by the United Nations Foundation, mobilizes American girls to raise awareness and funds for adolescent girls in developing countries. Charles Schwab’s Sande Taylor found a few ways to leverage her time, talent & treasure to help their mission…and you can, too. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

One of the newest modalities for skin rejuvenation is micro-needling, whereby fine needles are passed into the skin producing inflammation, which stimulates new collagen growth. The most advanced type of microneedling is the Infini machine. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

When singer Justin Taylor and one-man instrumental army Ryan Malina connected with Finnish producer Jaakko Manninen, they formed a musical militia hell-bent on conquering the creative soundspace. — Text by Rony Mo Photos courtesy of Jutty Ranx

Spending quality time together can do wonders for your relationship and your waistline. Here are some 30-min. activities to do that’ll have you burning more than just desire. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

When entering the most important partnership of their lives, couples are increasingly turning to agreements with lifestyle clauses that provide general guidelines for behavior in the marriage, with potential penalties for breaking the agreements. Here are some clauses worth discussing — even if you don’t require your partner to sign on the dotted line. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

1. Jorge Pérez, Pitbull, Stephen Ross, Carlos Gimenez 2. Iran Issa Khan, Padma Vattikuti, Raj Vattikuti, Tanvi Vattikuti Abbhi 3. Ira & Carole Hall, Marilyn Holifield 4. Gail Meyers, Andy Hall, Patricia Papper 5. Cyrus Ghassemi, Ingrid Hoffmann, Barclay Gang, Alan Roth 6. David & Christina Martin, JC Mas 7. Irv & Irene Barr 8. Chapman Ducote, Kristin Ducote 9. Eva & Matt Gorson 10. David Parker, Lydia Pinnell, Charles Lawrie, Marian Davis 11. PAMM Art Of The Party presented by Louis Vuitton

1. Austin & Sarah Harrelson, John Lin, Naomi Fisher, Luis Rigual 2. Hillary Strickland, Ariel Burman, Julie Davis 3. Bruce Weber & Mini Cooper 4. Bill T. Jones, DJ Cassidy, Bjorn Amelan, Jacque D’Amboise

1. Camilo Miguel, Jr, Mayi De La Vega, Rene Gonzalez, Eloy Carmenate, Mick Duchon, Eddie Otero 2. Julie Sacks, Andrew Sacks, Elizabeth Geary 3. Milu Vimo, Dora Puig, Katie Lillis 4. Sildy Cervera, Clemente Sanchez

1. Rob Barlick, Ana Codina Barlick, Tina Carlo, Dan Carlo, Lourdes Lopez 2. The Breene Family 3. The Holly Family 4. Toby Lerner Ansin w/ daughter Stephanie & granddaughter Tatiana 5. Amy Sayfie Zichella, Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard, Suzie Sayfie, Lisa Sayfie Ranawat w/ kids

1. Camilo Rodriguez, Analu Santos, Daniel Castañeda, Mariana Perez, Debora Paladino, Andrea Larrota, Patricia Restrepo, Maria Lopez 2. Fernando Levy Hara, Stephan Gietl 3. Jaqui & Fernando Levy Hara w/ Stephan Gietl, Adriana Sturm & Guest 4. Stephan Gietl, Suzan, Gregg Schuermann, Jaqui & Fernando Levy Hara

1. John Sheffield, Shela Reinken, Skip Sheffield, Maureen Budoff 2. Paul & Bertha Pino, Angel & Lynette Ferrer 3. Sandra Santiago, Alex Fernando 4. Zuly & Rafael Perez 5. Lourdes & Carlos Gimenez 6. Jolie Balido, Jacques Hart 7. Silvia Fragos, Sandra Scanavino 8. Don & Monique Rosenthal 9. Peter & Eunelia Killgo 10. Melina Ladakis, Hello Campos Amanda Gutierrez

1. Sima Ariam, Vered, Jan Rothschild, Janet Lehr 2. Nereida Garcia-Ferraz, Miguel Sirgado, Pilar Rubí 3. Dominique Arpels, Mauro Nicoletti, Patricia Marshall 4. Kyoko Higa, Jorge Fernandez, Maritza Fernandez 5. Daniel De La Vega, Gloria Sesana, Julian Barnes

1. Jasmine Stewart, Gino Campodonico, Rachael Russell, Jhon Jairo Santos, Netty Del 2. K. Harris, Jim Lee, Nicolas Cattaruzza 3. Vinshu Parsard, Desiree Harris, Giselle Garcia, Mark Herrera 4. Macarena Ferreira, Kevin O’Donnell, Angeles Almuna 5. Musicians performing for the crowd 6. Nancy & Claudia Gonzalez 7. Chloe Martinez, Liam Rogers, Joshua M. Ribadeo 8. Meghan Monroe, Netty Del, Victoria Suarez 9. Nina Surel, Laurencio Adot, Candela Ferro

1. Giselle Denis, Santi Carrera, Camila Pertierra, Fabian 2. Daylin Alfonso, Laura Cotarelo 3. Chris Roberson, Julissa Vanegas 4. Franco Cisne, Heather Serna 5. Alexandra Galati, Paula Andrea Gallego 7. Karina Rocha, Dora Tardio 7. Erika Montenegro, Natalia Tabares 8. Vanessa Acosta, Carolina Arana 9. Kim McWilliams, Christine Wagner 10. Jen Rinaldi, Danielle Harvin

1. Lisa Monique De Jesus, Pedro Tort, Gina Ramirez De Arellano 2. Roxanna Reyes, Jeff Babic 3. Alessandra Giffuni, Tiffany Azmouz 4. Rob Dew, Meghan Corson, Brett Sherman 5. Anael Francillon, Yleana Crespo 6. Monique Yenke, William Stanford 7. Sherry Lu, Todd Suzanski 8. Joe & Mia Schiavo 9. Freedy Perez-Jimenez, Jean Carlos Briceno 10. Jessica & Gautam Yagnik

1. Stacey Montecello, Alina Quintero, Judy Peraza, Lisa Tkach 2. Marion Castro, Dionathan Rivero 3. Sandro Pacheco, Gustavo Gamboa, David Otero 4. Rosie Arriaga,Samuel Gonzalez 5. Vivian Abreu, Pedro Barceló 6. Soner Aygun, Margit Oertel 7. Alejandro Sanchez, Natalia Botero 8. Ines P. Carreno, Pablo J. Castillo 9. Jose Cadenas, Eneida Diaz 10. Marlon Cadenas, Ana Steinman

1. Alex Almanza, Maria Celeste Arraras, Cecilia Ramirez Harris, Raquel Egusquiza 2. Astrid Rivera, Maria Celeste Arraras 3. Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Dra. Maritza Fuentes 4. Adriana Beorlegui, Betty De Aragon 5. Wendee Bloom, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Jennifer Villamil

A few of The Magic City’s top realtors share their insights on the state of the market and what selling homes means to them, with a couple of real estate trend predictions for the new year mixed in. — Text & Interviews by Sandy Lindsey. Photos by Ximena Etchart & Antonio Eli.

Lori Anne Wardi of Neustar is helping run the critical infrastructure that makes the digital world function while creating a galaxy of highly sought-after digital real estate. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo Courtesy of .co Internet