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City National Bank sponsored and hosted a “Reading & Red Wine” event at its Brickell Banking Center to benefit the United Way in Miami-Dade County. City National Bank Executive VP Mara Suarez also participated in the “In Her Shoes” roundtable hosted by Bilzin Sumberg as part of the 1450 Brickell Building’s United Way Series.

Fashion for Charity recently hosted their 3rd Annual Fashion Fundraiser featuring runway shows from leading designers and a cocktail reception and silent auction benefiting two non-profit organizations fighting against human trafficking.

Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod, LLP hosted “Cocktails For a Cause” culminate a week-long of giving to the United Way’s Early Literacy Program through the 1450 United Way Campaign.

Vizcayne hosted “A Taste of Brazil” on the property’s newly decorated pool deck overlooking Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach. The Brazilian-infused event included cocktails, raffles and giveaways.

Vallvé hosted their official grand opening with quite the reception at their showroom on Biscayne Blvd.

SAMAS’s first convertible competition, appropriately called “Topless in Miami”, took place this summer and it was a hit!

Vizcayne, Downtown Miami’s luxury real estate twin 49-story towers located alongside Biscayne Bay, welcomed more than 350 guests to their “Summer in the City” beach party.

The 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Miami-Dade County marked its 100-year anniversary at the Centennial Gala at the JW Marriott Marquis in Downtown Miami.

A fundraising reception honoring Hipólito Mejia, Dominican Republic Presidential Candidate, was recently held at One Tequesta Condo.

TAP Portugal recently celebrated the opening of their new route from Miami to Lisbon at the Conrad in Brickell.

The official launch of the site BrickTWN.com was hosted at Kyma, the new hip lounge at the Epic Hotel. BrickTWN is the exclusive classifieds community for residents of Brickell, Downtown and Midtown.

The “Memorable Mixer” at Mandarin Oriental Hotel’s private beach benefitted Wish Upon A Wedding, America’s only wedding-wish granting organization.

Various local and international chambers united at Scalina Ristorante along with Casa de Madrid, Mercado de Dinero and Rotary Club of Miami-Brickell for a night of networking that included the introduction of a new liquor brand.

Scalina restaurateur Tom Billante hosted a special VIP Grand Opening party to welcomed some of the most influential business people in South Florida to his restaurant.

Rik Rak Salon & Spa and Gilt City celebrated the “Spring into Beauty” event at Rik Rak’s newest location at JW Marriott Marquis Miami.

The Port of Miami hosted a VIP sneak peak and celebration of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12. Miami is the only North American stop for the race, arriving in the port at the same time next year.

Florida Grand Opera’s top donors and prominent members of the Hispanic community came together at Gary Nader Gallery for the first of many Zarzuela & Beyond events.

The first Gelato Nostro gourmet gelateria in the U.S. celebrated its grand opening on Brickell with an event that welcomed them to the neighborhood in style.

City National Bank celebrated their grand opening with some of the area’s most influential movers-and-shakers on hand to witness their arrival.

Brickell Magazine celebrated the 2011 “Top 20 Under 40” issue with an unforgettable evening at Segafredo in Brickell.

Cool-de-Sac recently hosted a private party for investors, partners, family and friends. Among other notables, Samy Sosa and the stars of El Gordo Y La Flaca were in attendance.

Taste of Brickell Food & WIne Festival welcomed foodies to their inaugural fest with plenty of food, drinks and VIP experiences to keep guests busy day and night.

The National Cancer Preservation Fund hosted their annual “Men’s Event” at Morton’s in Brickell. The educational evening benefitted prostate, colon and rectal cancer research at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

The American Cancer Society’s 2011 White Out Cancer Gala at Miami’s JW Marriott Marquis raised more than $375,000 as a result of the event.

Some of miami’s most influential philanthropists, business people and civic leaders celebrated Miami Jewish Health Systems’ 70th Anniversary at its “MJHS Platinum Homecoming Gala” at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami.

Florida Grand Opera celebrated the company’s newest production of Don Giovanni, a tale based on the world’s most infamous lover, Don Juan.

Brickell Magazine and SkyPalace at Mary Brickell Village as well as more than 50 other sponsors and several area restaurants took part in The Inaugural Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival.

Women of Tomorrow ushered in its 10th Anniversary at Mandarin Oriental with some of South Florida’s biggest philanthropists and community supporters.

A sold-out crowd of 500 well-wishers dressed in purple to help the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce honor four corporate and individual supporters of the Miami-Dade LGBT community at its 10th Anniversary Gala Awards Celebration at Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel.

The Bryan Brothers and the tennis elite united at Icon Brickell for the launch party of TennisDaily.com. The social networking site is solely for professional tennis players and enthusiasts.

The MIAMI Institute for Age Management & Intervention hosted a special evening to welcome acclaimed plastic surgeon, Dr. Phillip Craft to the team.

TotalBank celebrated the grand opening of its newly relocated Brickell Banking Center with a private ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Brickell Gallery Night was recently held at Conrad Hotel to launch the new West Encounters East series featuring four rising artists, Guillermo Ueno, Lucila Heinberg, Ary Kaplan Nakamura and Valeria Yamamoto, with Japanese-Argentine roots, and their works in photography and sculpture.

Renowned “green” architect Chad Oppenheim opened his home, Villa Allegra, for an intimate dinner hosted by Ferrari North America in collaboration with Architizer.

ST Residential, a world-class asset management company with a $4.5 billion real estate portfolio nationwide, launched its South Florida portfolio at an exclusive event in Mint at Riverfront.

Ornare’s 4th annual Tastemakers Showcase honored 21 of the most prestigious architects, designers and builders of 2010 with a showcase of their professional styles, ideas and perspectives.

Members of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the world’s largest gastronomical food and wine society with over 28,000 members in over 100 countries, celebrated their annual Gala Dinner & Induction at the Conrad Miami.

Nissan hosted a one-of-a-kind event in Miami to let enthusiasts, fans and loyal owners of the brand know what the venerable automaker is up to. Guests did not leave disappointed.

Ocean Drive was renamed “Orange Drive” during a 3-day festival hosting dynamic events leading up to the Discover Orange Bowl Game.

Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2011 kicked off with a buzzworthy 2nd Annual Humanitarian Awards event at Mondrian. During the event, 10 of South Florida’s most philanthropic residents were honored for their efforts.