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As the beaches began opening back up this summer all over South Florida, families ventured out to get a dose of some much-needed fresh air, Vitamin D, sun and fun while continuing to social distance in and out of the water.

Raphaelle Paolini spent most of the summer sporting her new collection from PAO Jewelry, a company she launched during COVID from her Brickell condo.

Stars All-Stars and friends hosted a meeting of the minds at the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood, social distancing in style at the entrance to the world’s first museum dedicated to the graffiti art form. From L to R : Cristie Besu, Estrellita S. Sibila, Grace Aguado, Kara Lundgren, Allison Freidin, Michelle Marie Nowosatko and Monica Pardo

Michelle Marie Nowosatko and Kara Lundgren hold up signs against injustice, asking people to lead with unity and compassion during the powerful interactive new exhibit at the Museum of Graffiti

An expansive installation of 33 jackets created by local Miami artists grace the walls of the Museum of Graffiti for The Fabric Of America: Artists In Protest exhibit, with a portion of the sales proceeds benefitting Empowered Youth.

Dr. Joshua R. Huddleston and Dr. Nichole A. Walz picked up some healthy sips at Raw Juice in Mary Brickell Village

Our Editor- in-Chief Jorge Arauz and his wife spent most of the summer entertaining and photographing a family of owls that took up residence in their backyard. The owls are seasonal visitors that extended their stay this year to keep the homeowners company during safer-at-home orders

Charisma Alur of The Desi Dolls blog rocks a stylish outfit around Brickell, including an eye-catching custom tie-dye shirt

Kayla Barrera takes a break for some IG love during a scenic bike ride from Brickell to Key Biscayne.

Cesar Ferrette and Rogelio Gonzalez enjoy some balcony time with their three dogs while wearing doggie-inspired face masks by Isa Zapata