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The Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) celebrated their annual Membership Meeting & Election at the Hotel Intercontinental Concourse Room at 100 Chopin Plaza. John Rodriguez was elected to serve as the organization’s President for 2009-2010. He is also a VP and Division Manager for Wells Fargo.

South Florida’s most sophisticated professionals head over to Badrutt’s Place in Brickell for an authentic European exerience in the heart of The Magic City for lunch, dinner and late-night revelry.

Leading Ladies League, GBS The Beauty Store and Treskoi PR hosted a special “Girls Night Out” event that featured fabulous door prizes, complimentary beauty treatments and a bevy of beauty products. Leading Ladies League, Inc., is a local organization serving Miami’s women and children in need.

Piquet Realty, the fastest growing real estate firm in South Florida, hosted a cocktail party at Icon Brickell for the golf players that came to South Florida in March to participate in the Copa Florense International tournament. The tournament took place during the busiest week for golfers in South Florida.

Grimpa in Mary Brickell Village not only serves up the best meat options in town, they also have some of the best parties around. Featuring live music, a satisfying menu and buzz-inducing exotic libations, it’s the place to be every day and night of the week.

Miami’s A-list fashionistas enjoyed a full runway presentation of Zac Posen Fall 2009 Collection at an in-store cocktail soiree at Neiman Marcus Coral Gables.

Roberto Giordano Salon in Brickell welcomed some of South Florida’s most beautiful men and women to tour their spacious diggs and world-class offerings in the heart of the city.

Darlene Perez and Kara Ross, wives of Jorge Perez (Chairman and CEO of The Related Group) and his best friend and partner, Steve Ross (The Related Companies in New York) hosted a fashionable luncheon event during the Viceroy’s Miami Grand Opening Weekend to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute.

The Terra Group hosted The Miami City Ballet’s Artist Circle at 900 Biscayne Bay for a pre-show cocktail event where the ballet’s top-tier donors and patrons mingled on the building’s 15th floor. Before departing for the performance, guests enjoyed the sunset off the balcony that offered a sprawling view of downtown Miami.

Besides live music of every kind, Casa Salvatore at The Four Ambassadors in Brickell offers Happy Hour Mon.-Sat. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and all-you-can-eat lunch buffets on Thursdays and Fridays. Stop in to meet the Executive Chef and GM and tell them we sent you.

Mortar & Pestle in Mary Brickell Village recently hosted a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”-themed party promoting make-overs and eyebrow shaping from Jane Iredale‘s Mineral Makeup and Tea Forte Cocktail Infusions. Guests left better looking than when they came in.

Sanlorenzo of the Americas and yachtBlue celebrated their Grand Opening complete with cocktails, cigar rolling, live bossa nova music and hors d’oeuvres. The night of networking in Fort Lauderdale was one to remember for guests who attending the exclusive event.

Hortensia Linero, family members and friends gathered to celebrate Key Biscayne resident Alberto Linero’s brithday at the new Ocean Sound’s Party Room in Key Colony. Everybody enjoyed the evening full of dancing and entertainment.

There were several reasons why Skyline Equities at Mary Brickell Village decided to host a special 3-day Valentine’s Day spread. At the top of the list was showcasing all the exiting new projects they’re working on while showing love to their clients, friends. and neighbors.

Austin Jade and Rik Rak Salon & Boutique showcased their love of fashion during an exclusive Designer Trunk Show featuring resort wear inspired by luxurious ports of call throughout the world.

1450 Brickell reached an important milestone when it topped-off construction at 35-stories. The occasion was celebrated during a special ‘topping off’ party held at the construction site. The 586,000-square-foot tower is scheduled for delivery in Jan. 2010.

Casa Felipe hosted a silent auction at their haven of cigar and wine to benefit the community and show people that if you have time to enjoy the finer things in life you should also make time to give back.

Green Grass at Mary Brickell Village recenly celebrated the opening of Tomas Loewy’s Burning Man exhibit. Handbag designer Nazly Villamizar also held a trunk show during the event.

Andu Bistro recently hosted a Miami City Ballet pre-gala for patrons attending the night’s show. Drinks, cocktails, appetizers and dinner kept the guests occupied until it was time for the show.

Grimpa hosted an unforgettable night for couples looking to fill their bellies on Valentine’s Day. The evening included a bottle of champagne, a full churrasco rodizio, a special salad bar and live music as well as a raffle for a romantic Cancun getaway for two.

Morgan Stanley financial advisers Anna Somoza and Nicolas Rivero recently hosted a client appreciation soiree at Christabelle’s Quarter in Coconut Grove that allowed clients, family, friends and associates to meet and revel with the entire team.

CREW-Miami hosted a panel discussion titled, “Spheres of Influence: How Foreign Investors Are Impacting South Florida’s Economy.” Some of the biggest names in the region’s business landscape gathered at the Hotel Intercontinental in Downtown Miami to discuss the current state of international business and South Florida’s economy.

Monopoly Miami & The Beaches celebrated its launch at Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach among the local VIPs and icons immortalized in the special-edition board game. It marks the very first tribute of its kind to our local culture and shows tremendous support for the city, donating a percentage of profits to the Miami Design and Preservation League.

Brickell’s only luxury jewelry boutique invited some of Miami’s most stylish and fashion-forward movers-and-shakers to tour their sparkling showroom and try on some of their most exclusive pieces.

The block party was in full effect when Mary Brickell Village and the adjoining businesses rolled out the red carpet to welcome neighbors and the nearby skyscraper office dwellers for a night filled with meet-and-greets, live entertainment, endless samplings and sneak peeks.

Grimpa recently hosted an art-strewn private party of some of Miami’s finest. The season’s cheer spread into the night with a group of elaborately-dressed carolers making melodic cameos throughout the night.

A giant angel greeted guests who visited L’atelier’s Grand Opening celebration. Adjacent to the Vue in Brickell, the new salon was founded by Fatima Sankar and offers a wide range of salon services, products and a retail boutique.

Brickell Magazine celebrated it’s official launch at Grimpa Steakhouse in Mary Brickell Village. The ultra-exclusive event welcomed Tag Media, Inc. partners as well as a bevy of South Florida’s top movers-and-shakers.

Andu Restaurant & Lounge in Brickell has become known as the city’s ultimate nocturnal playground for those in-the-know. Live music, entertainment and endless networking opportunities define each experience.