Lifestyle

Anchors Aweigh

Boats are the best way to see Florida, but it can be daunting to choose the one that best fits your lifestyle. What follows is an overview with a vessel for every taste.

Adrenaline Rush

The smell of generously applied sunblock on determined shoppers in boat shoes is in the air as the Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show join forces to create the world’s largest display of boats for sale. The ultimate destination for boating enthusiasts and dreamers alike takes place this year from Feb. 14-18. Add in the Miami Yacht Show’s stellar Superyachts Miami at Island Gardens on Watson Island and you’ve got an unparalleled combination that brings nearly 2,000 of the most sought-after boats, yachts and superyachts as well as the latest in new marine technologies, gear, accessories and apparel to Key Biscayne and The Magic City.

Let’s Celebrate

As VeritageMiami Chairpersons, Jorge & Melinda Gonzalez are able to combine their love of food and wine with their passion for making Miami the very best it can be.

The 411

Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

Taste Sensation

Many people reinvent themselves after working for a Fortune 100 company, but few do it in as delicious a way as Liza’s Kitchen founder Liza Molinary.

Tennis Triumph

Keeping the Miami Open presented by Itaú in Miami was priority number one. The move to Hard Rock Stadium not only keeps this world-class event in the “Magic City,” but it also sets the stage for a best-in-class experience during the two-week international sports spectacular.

Success Pets

Before you get a dog, you can’t quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can’t imagine living any other way. Change your life for the better this Valentine’s Day.

Look Again

Photo-realistic marine artist Jamie Medlin began his career at age 16 when he enrolled at the Falmouth School of Art & Design and began painting the local working boat fleet.

Sunday YUMday

Mediterranean specialties, bottomless beverages, delectable dishes and endless fun welcome even the swankiest of appetites with Chef Daniel Boulud’s new signature Sunday Brunch at Boulud Sud in Downtown Miami.

Business Asset

Of all the many advances taking place around town right now, one of the most important is the growing success of the region’s tech industry.

Robot Coach

Tennis technology has exploded with some exciting new gadgets and wearables, such as the PIQ Robot Tennis Swing Analyzer, which puts a virtual tennis coach on your wrist.

Shockingly Good

When the topic of electric cars arises, do you think of a megalomaniac who is too busy making spaceships and tequila to get cars on the road? If so, here’s some pleasantly “shocking” Karma to set things right.

High Seas

Baglietto plans its comeback at the Miami Yacht Show where the historical Italian brand will present its latest construction as an absolute premiere for the American market: the 48m T-Line MY Silver Fox which was sold the first day of the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

Accessible Opera

Every season, Florida Grand Opera’s Education & Community Engagement Department creates a broad range of engaging music education and community programs reaching over 20,000 children, families and citizens throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe.

Exciting Move

Regarded as one of the most extravagant displays of luxury to come ashore in The Magic City, the 2019 Miami Yacht Show will debut at a world-class new venue — the iconic One Herald Plaza.

Health First

Baptist Health South Florida held an exclusive celebratory kickoff of The Grand Gala, slated for Mar. 16 at the newly-renovated Miami Beach Convention Center.

Making Waves

Growing up in Miami, there was never a shortage of watery adventures to be had.

Restaurant Secrets

Even if you’re a great home cook, your meals probably don’t taste the same as when you’re dining out. Yes, they have access to commercial appliances, utensils and commercial-sized workspaces, but there are more secrets to their success than just the pro tools.

The 411

Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

Brew Master

A natural offshoot of the world’s growing coffee culture, coffee liqueurs have come into their own. More than just the base for White Russians and Espresso Martinis, this highly versatile drink is the newest home bar essential.

Party Time

Rumba Latina dancing the night away is a fun, expressive way to hang with friends and meet new people. The good times after dark have gotten even better with TuCandela’s third location in Kendall.

Live Action

If corporate team-building and/or family fun is on the agenda, a visit to a PanIQ Escape Room might be just the brain-teasing jolt of adrenaline you need to set your goals in the right direction.

Social Sprint

Meeting people is complicated. Running isn’t. So why not meet people while you run? That’s the creative idea behind Run2Date.

Success Pets

Start the new year off right with a four-legged bundle of joy. By adopting a rescue dog, you not only save a life, but you know that you’re getting a dog that matches your personality and lifestyle.

Inner Artist

When was the last time you allowed your artistic side to run free? You’re probably already more creative than you know — business plans, spreadsheets, technical writing — now it’s time to take your big brain one step further.

Changing Lives

With every new year comes New Year’s Resolutions, and what better way to get involved than to resolve to help change a child’s life and ignite his or her potential.

Flower Power

Fashion designer/manufacturer turned florist, Stephanie Shabaz founded Petal Pusher Miami to offer The Magic City a unique alternative to generic floral arrangements.

Beauty Zap

Celebrity esthetician Melanie Stewart has garnered a cult-like following for her youth-giving electric facials, now she’s marketing her coveted in-office treatments for home use.

A.I. World

Soon those slow web portals and painful phone calls with a bank’s customer support will be nothing but bad memories as banks shift to chatbots and voice assistants to make transactions a lot less stressful.

Real ROI

A few months ago, I was chatting with one of my neighbors who bought her first property in the early ‘60s at the height of the hippie era.

Concocting Creative Cocktails

The days of simply mixing a drink out of The Bartender’s Guide are long gone. A signature cocktail is a given at most popular establishments these days. We explore how you can create your own at home.

Divine Dishes

Chefs are trained to impress diners with visuals, utilizing shape, texture, color, aroma, architecture and balance to create irresistible plates. Read on to discover a few of their best-kept secrets.

Tiramisu Tizzy

Dessert, anyone? How about you have yours in a drink? This tiramisu-inspired cocktail is sure to give you the sugar rush you’ve been craving while satiating even the most discerning sweet tooth.

Masterpiece Sojourn

When the founder of Basel bought 20 Holbeins in 1661, it changed the Swiss city’s future forever, turning it into what would become one of the world’s most preeminent centers of art. Three centuries later, Art Basel was born, gaining equally legendary status, with offshoots in Miami Beach and Hong Kong.

Furry Affection

Pets add joy to a household, particularly during the holidays. Whether you’re looking for a best buddy to keep you company during adult activities or a furry kid to play with your two-legged ones, rescues are the way to go.

Treat Yourself

The holiday season is the time to indulge and there’s no better way to conclude a festive day of shopping or a fine meal with family and friends than with a sinfully delicious dessert at Steak Brasil.

Taste Sensation

When the world speaks about the Italian sparkling wine scene today, first and foremost they talk about the Biasiotto Family and their Foss Marai wines.

Time Flies

Every year when I sit down to write this letter, I’m munching on Thanksgiving leftovers while visions of sugar-plums (or, rather, mangoes) dance in my head.

Get Giggy With It

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates an unprecedented 16 million Americans are a member of the gig economy. Below we highlight an app any freelancer needs to carry around in their back pocket.

HOME BAR 101

Intent on entertaining, but don’t have a corner devoted to imbibement? Below are some choice tips on stocking the perfect home bar.