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Evangeline Gouletas has been the talk of the town recently, thanks to her efforts in securing Miami as the location of artist Ginés Serrán’s massive masterpiece, The Union of the World: Monument to World Peace.

Canyon Ranch Miami Beach hosted “Cocktails & Networking by the Sea,” an event that brought together area movers-and-shakers and VIPs.

The team at Brix 46 introduced themselves to Brickell’s finest during their Grand Opening event. The area’s VIPs were glad to welcome the new venue offering good times every night of the week.

Boca Tanning Club Brickell recently opened its doors ready to make area movers-and-shakers look their best day and night.

Giada Pignata celebrated her birthday with an elabroate party at Puntino Downtown with family, friends and guests.

Jade Ocean in Sunny Isles hosted Jill Martin’s Fashion for Dummies book launch with a star-studded turnout who enjoyed social cocktails and formal sit-down meal.

Brickell Gallery Night had another strong showing at Green Grass near Mary Brickell Village. Art aficionados, creative collectors, fashionistas and socialites united to celebrate the evolution of the arts in South Florida.

More than 100 attorneys and staff members from Bilzin Sumberg partnered with Hands on Miami and Phillis Wheatley Elementary School to help the historic Overtown school get a face lift.

Ana Cristina Defortuna hosted an intimate luncheon for the unveiling of the Laura Buccellati Collection, an exquisite line of exotic skin handbags, at Jade Ocean.

Perhaps nowhere in the world has fashion and art come together more seamlessly than at Green Grass in Brickell. The crowds this cozy boutique draws are as fantastic as their global collections!

Miami welcomed Engel & Volkers to the city with friends, family, neighbors cocktails and music in the heart of Brickell.

Evangeline Gouletas, Chairman and CEO of Skyline Equities Realty, created a once-in-a-lifetime art event at Mary Brickell Village featuring international artist Ginés Serrán entitled Ginés Serrán Miami Art Exhibit.

The Conrad Miami’s annual holiday party brought together friends, family and associates who united to bask in holiday cheer and look forward to an exciting and prosperous new year!

Besides having one of the most respected restaurants in Miami, the team at Puntino also has vast catering services available to ensure that your next shindig or soiree is one to remember.

ESPN Deportes and Viceroy Miami recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with the new owners of the Miami Dolphins and Miami’s Who’s Who. Photos by Seth Browarnik/Red Eye Productions

The Law Office of Adorno, Damas, & Associates hosted a Q&A forum with City of Miami mayoral candidate Tomas Regalado. During the event, Brickell residents were able to have their concerns addressed.

Puntino Downtown is quickly becoming the place to be seen. The authentic Italian menu and amicable staff has diners coming back for more day in and day out for lunch and night after night for dinner.

A pop-up GBS, The Beauty Story beauty lounge aboard a private yacht at Epic Hotel’s River Lounge attracted South Florida’s movers-and-shakers to the latest installment of Welcome Channel’s “Toast to Social Season” series.

Peabody Real Estate hosted the Latin Business Club of America networking event at Latitude One along the Miami Riverwalk. Among the attendees were members from a variety of industries and local small businesses.

Camden, Brickell’s leading urban mid-rise, welcomed Brickellites and non-Brickellites looking to relocate to the “Manhattan of the South” to tour the renovations of their world-class rental community.

Legwarmers, jelly bracelets and ‘80s hair made a comeback during Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami’s Impact Circle’s ‘80’s Party at Badrutt’s Place.

ArTech, the high-tech and high-design luxury condo in Aventura hosted a pool party and BBQ on the project’s sprawling waterfront pool deck while mingling and dancing to the sounds of DJ Troy Kurtz and Josh Lekach.

Chic boutique Green Grass celebrated its 3rd anniversary with an ‘80s-inspired party featuring a main art exhibit by Aleksandar Kirilov, a recycled functional art installation by J.Cano+Schmidt and music by DJ Carlos Ledesma. Guests showed off their best outfits all night long while perusing Green Grass’s latest men’s and women’s collections.

The Downtown Partnership and Miami DDA hosted a “Meet Your Neighbors” event at the Downtown Athletic Club featuring fit people and enough entertainment to hold guests over until the next meet-and-greet extravaganza.

Avant Gallery and Fabulous Miami hosted a cocktail reception celebrating the exhibition finale of the Summer Pop Art Series with a special tribute to The King of Pop.

The Terra Group hosted the Miami International Film Festival, Miami Film Society and Georgetown Club of Miami at 900 Biscayne Bay to honor the Miami International Film Festival’s 2009 Florida Focus Winners.

Green Grass presented LaLucca’s ArtBags to benefit Kids Hope United in an unforgettable trunk show. Guests saw the complete design process of these unique handbags: from the painting of the canvases to their transformation into clutches.

Puntino Downtown’s recent arrival onto the radars of authentic Italian food lovers in South Florida has left a good taste in everyone’s mouth thanks to their delicious traditional Italian menu with Mediterranean influences. Benvenuto!

Once again Trini in Private had the city’s most beautiful people under the same roof with the opening of Trini’s newest salon at 941 Brickell Ave.

Skyline Realty International recently hosted a special “Midsummer Night” at The Miami River Lounge at The Epic. South Florida’s movers-and-shakers networked the night away in elegant attire.

The Viceroy Miami’s Club 50 hosted Ish Santiago’s Birthday Food Drive with the Tim Hardaway Foundation. Notable guests included Hardaway, Kim Bacardi, Ruby Bacardi, Jillian Jacobson-Altit and Senator Frederica Wilson.

OMG! Who knew the lure would be so intense? Hundreds showed up to The River Lounge at Epic for the highly anticipated launch of FabulousMiami.com, a new private online social club catering to networking professionals of all ages. Drinks, food and dozens of raffled goodies kept guests entertained. At the end of the evening, everyone left a winner.

Brickell Magazine’s “Top 20 Under Forty” and “Dressed For Success” cover guys and gals joined Photographer Jose Amigo to celebrate the iconic covers that graced the summer editions of the magazine. After the party, it was announced that the “Top 20 Under Forty” cover earned a 2009 Gold Ink Pewter Award! There’s a lot to live up to next year!

TechnoMarine joined forces with Cosmopolitan En Español at The Setai on Miami Beach for Summer Splash, an afterparty for “Premios Juventud” showcasing the hottest swimwear trends.

Members of Leading Ladies League hosted a fabulous gathering at Roberto Giordano Salon & Spa in Brickell to benefit the women who reside at Agape Women’s Shelter in Homestead. Guests networked, shopped MIAU Fashions, and enjoyed delicious food & wine catered by Pasha’s.

900 Biscayne Bay hosted the Friends of New World Symphony season finale event with an exclusive crowd that mingled on the property’s 17th floor pool deck, enjoying picturesque views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay while sipping Chopin cocktails and Ecco bites as a series of musical performances played on the palm-tree framed stage.

The Dominican Republic Export & Investment Center hosted a cocktail networking reception at the Hotel Sofitel in Blue Lagoon Dr. During the event, guests learned about ways the Dominican Republic can offer business growth during these tough economic times.

Club 50 welcomed Fabulous Miami for a social networking extravaganza that had everyone talking long after the festivities had concluded. Firm handshakes and introductions defined the event overlooking Brickell and Downtown Miami

From fashion to artwork to glamourous gatherings and everything in between Green Grass near Mary Brickell Village is at the forefront of the excitement of The Magic City. Even their online boutique at GreenGrassHouse.com is haute, haute, haute!

Roberto Giordano Salon & Spa in Brickell is known for more than just transforming Miami’s finest into the best they can be. The salon is also recognized for its social networking events featuring some of the most stunning VIPs in the city.