Lifestyle

Masters Of Fun

It’s part indoor playground, part gym, part classroom complex and all fun. Miami’s Kydoo Kids Club & Café is a one-of-a-kind experience everyone with children needs to try at least once.

Commercial Factor

After several bleak years, the Florida real estate market is showing consistent gains. Foreign buyers from Latin America and Europe have helped propel the upswing, not only in residential, but also in commercial acquisitions.

The Full House Tour

What ever happened to the predictability? The milkman, the paperboy, the evening TV? Well, they’re still around, sans the lovable cast, of course.

Plane ZZZs

Cramped seating, noisy neighbors and being 30,000 feet up in the air doesn’t make for an ideal night’s sleep.

NO FOMO

When I first heard about FOMO, I didn’t quite get it. I mean, why stress out about what everyone else is doing?

The Future Of Beer

It’s nice to be inebriated but NOT impaired. The secret to achieving this nirvana of imbibing is to learn to love, understanding and appreciate the beauty of session beers.

Sushi Dreams

If you think all sushi is created equal, you obviously haven’t gotten your roll on as often as you should. Miami has a wide variety of sushi-inspired menu items all over town just waiting for you to devour, experience and thoroughly enjoy one bite at a time.

WEDDING WHOA

If a traditional wedding isn’t in the cards for you, it may be wise to consider upping the ante with a destination wedding to Nicaragua, a place so full of adventure and surprises you won’t have time to even think about getting cold feet.

Life Flow

Modeled after a system where many disciplines work in unison to support patient care, needs and quality of life, The Biscayne Institutes Of Health & Living heralds the notion of being not just a provider of care, but a 21st Century healthcare community.

Oasis Of Taste

Sometimes a meal isn’t just a meal. That perilous gap between going from casual tasting to committed tastebuds needs a defining moment. Seasalt And Pepper might be just the place you’ve been looking for.

Greener Pastures

As a culture, we’re more educated about health and food and how they correlate than ever before. This knowledge is essential to decoding the ever-changing buzzwords that decorate our menus and retail shelves.

Smartphone Cappuccino

How many of us have said that our iPhone (or Android) does just about everything but make us a cup of coffee?

Thai-nomite!

If there’s a 5-alarm fire in your mouth as a result of a misinterpreting of the star system in use at Thai restaurants, these are the beers you want to extinguish it with.

Crazy Fun

Segafredo takes pride in having a split personality.

Tech Trip

With a dizzying array of travel gadgets emerging every day, finding the right gear can make or break a trip. We gathered these cool jet-setting tools to make sure your trip is stress-free and that much more fun.

Innovative MBA

The old adage of “the customer is always right” is something FIU took to heart when creating its new invitation-only Executive MBA Program designed to teach seasoned professionals the must-have skills for managing in the real world.

Pick Your Potion

A healthy diet and regular workout isn’t always enough. VitaSquad not only delivers the vitamins your body needs directly to your bloodstream through intravenous therapy, but it actually delivers, wherever you are, so you can get your fix from the convenience of your own home. All you have to do is pick your elixir.

Language Of Law

Run by a team of culturally diverse, internationally experienced attorneys committed to excellence, Piquet Law Firm provides clients with top-notch guidance for complex litigation.

BIZ READS

Business books don’t have to be boring. In addition to being practical and informative, the following books are as entertaining to us business-minded folks as the latest thrillers and other fiction best-sellers are to other people.

Gas Class

Yes, it’s almost summertime here in Florida and you’re probably already hot. Well, now you can be hot and bothered. Here are a few disconcerting facts about natural gas, which, oh yeah, is making it even hotter…through climate change.

Soul Sojourns

If you’re looking for unforgettably positive travel experiences around the globe but aren’t sure where to start, let Epic Road help you plan the trip of a lifetime.

Live Raw

There’s nothing wrong with having your cake and eating it too. After all, life is about indulging, but it’s also about being balanced. After one too many slices of cake, going back to the basics for some bodily cleansing is essential.

Inglorious Barrels

When it comes to whiskey, the type you opt for could say more about your personality than you might guess. But getting a taste of all the varieties is essential to know which one wets your whistle the best.

Golden Moments

From the Amazon Basin to the banks of the River Guaiba in Porto Alegre — a total of 12 cities across Brazil are playing host to the 2014 FIFA World Cup this summer.

Socially Speaking

Picking your friends wisely is just part of the equation when it comes to your social network and the individuals who surround you in life and online.

Winner’s Circle

During my freshman year of college, my Business 101 professor said: “Welcome to the jungle, half of you are going to become leaders and the rest will follow in their footsteps.”

It’s Raining Macarons!

If you’re a fan of tasty, sweet macarons, learn a little bit of what goes into making them and discover a few of The Magic City’s finest specialty shops devoted to the petite pastry.

HI-TECH HOTTIE

Once upon a time, you had crease-free eyes and a flaw-free complexion. Fast-forward a few years, deadlines, maybe some kids…you get the picture.

Better Business

Where one does business can be just as integral to a company’s success as how they do business.

CLEAN OUT

With the options for natural cleanses growing by the day, it’s no easy task to find a program that’s right for you. These picks are sure to get you going in the right direction.

Tax Recourse

Property tax season is upon us yet again, and throughout Florida each county’s Property Appraiser has been busy assessing property values within their county for the 2014 tax year. On Aug. 1, homeowners will receive a Notice Of Proposed Property Taxes (more commonly known as a “TRIM” Notice).

Infield Hit

Tailgating is as American as the ballgames they celebrate. The Clevelander Marlins Park supersizes your pre-game by adding comforts like Giant Jenga, a swimming pool and an exclusive beer festival complete with a limited-release souvenir mug.

Green Gastronomy

French, when used as an adjective, imparts extraordinary characteristics to ordinary words like bread, press and kiss. Eden In Eden French Café follows suit by applying it to something you’d never believe: vegetarian cuisine.

Gintoxicated Vibes

Misunderstood, underappreciated yet completely necessary, gin should be appreciated for what it truly is (and poured correctly), no matter what’s on the menu for your day or night out.

Refreshingly Pink

This cocktail is perfect for a warm summer day, and pretty enough to ensure all eyes are on you poolside, beachside or any side you choose this season.

New View

As I type this letter I’m hearing the shuffle of movers behind me bringing in way too many boxes of stuff I’ve accumulated over the years to my brand new condo overlooking the Port of Miami, PAMM, Museum Park, American Airlines Arena, Adrienne Arsht Center, Bayfront Park and Bayside.

Beauty & The Beholder

It’s said that beauty is only skin deep, but then why is it that some people have the unusual power to get under our skin? It’s happened to all of us — we meet someone and instantly fall deeply and madly (sometimes even stupidly) in love, only to wake up one day and realize the person we fell in love with isn’t all we imagined. Turns out love really is blind.

WIRED TO WIN

When it comes to business, women are undoubtedly a strong, ever-evolving force to be reckoned with. And increasingly, entrepreneurs and professionals of both sexes are on a mission to make sure the upward trend continues.

THE NEW 9 TO 5

Let’s face it: For the majority of us, work takes a big chunk out of our day. Regardless of where you find yourself completing all the professional tasks and duties that pop up throughout the week, there’s one thing most people dream of saying: “I work from home.”

Game Of Cones

Few cities can still claim to be eating ice cream outdoors with autumn in full swing, but thankfully Miami’s year-round recipes for Latin-themed sweets put the extra spice into something nice.

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