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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.

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.

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.

Latitude One teamed up with the Spanish-U.S. Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable gathering full of optimism for current projects and for future endeavors. Latitude One has been well-received by the international business community thanks to its ideal location, unmatched rates and sprawling views.

Grimpa Steakhouse in Mary Brickell Village will satiate your social appetite while your belly is filled with their cooked-to-perfection meats and delectable desserts. Families, couples and singles are invited to mingle every day of the week.

Trini in Private hosted a lovely launch party in Brickell that had guests looking and feeling their best. The area’s finest can now look forward to Trini’s personal touch by appointment only at 941 Brickell Ave.

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.

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.

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.