People

We scoured The Magic City to bring you the next generation of leaders at the tip of The Sunshine State. These young professionals represent a variety of industries and excel at their respective fields with their own unique signature blend of style, savvy and sophistication.

Jackson Health Foundation CEO Flavia Llizo has emerged as a visionary force redefining what modern philanthropy can achieve in a complex healthcare landscape.

The Freak arrived in 2001 as a manifesto.

There’s something deeply personal about a portrait, and Maria Rosa Sevilla Abad understands that better than most.

With a people-first mantra, Miami-born luxury boutique Timeluxe blends Swiss watchmaking and sculptural jewelry into wearable stories celebrating milestones and moments worth remembering.

Redefining Miami philanthropy through patient leadership, strategic generosity and a deeply personal commitment to education, health, culture and expanding opportunities by strengthening communities, Jorge Luis & Marile Lopez are on a mission to change lives.

Through service, generosity and determination, this year’s Angels Among Us create lasting change that will endure for generations to come.

Diners who thought they already knew the rhythm of Toro Toro will notice a new energy moving through the menu.

Located in one of the most diverse and dynamic business centers in the world, the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, engage and grow. The graduates are thought-leaders who transform business, scholarship and lives. To celebrate them, we’ve partnered with the school to present our annual “Go-Getters” feature, honoring current students and recent grands, their successes, hopes and dreams.

Behind every rescue dog is a second chance, and behind every adopter is a brave decision to love unconditionally. This feature celebrates surprising beginnings, unlikely bonds and inspiring acts of kindness that turn shelter stories into happy endings that last a lifetime.

Spending his entire legal career building a reputation as one of Florida’s most tenacious personal injury trial lawyers by pushing cases toward jury trial with one goal in mind, Joe Zarzaur of Zarzaur Law secures the maximum recovery for his clients.

For much of her life, Marlen Bedoya has been aware that the spaces we inhabit shape far more than what we see.

For Nurse Estela Torres, a typical day at VEG 24/7 Pet Emergency Hospital is anything but ordinary.

United by passion and purpose, husbands Hector Zuazo & Bob Medina are champions of equality, visibility and change. Their tireless activism thorough the YES Institute and other organizations uplifts the LGBTQ+ community, proving that love and commitment have the power to drive real social impact.

These POWER COUPLES blend ambition, style and shared vision, shaping business, culture, and community while proving success is even better when built side by side.

After leaving career as a speech pathologist to pursue her lifelong passion for painting, Miami native and Brickell resident Courtney Einhorn

A board-certified cosmetic dermatologist recognized for more than two decades of leadership in non-surgical aesthetic medicine, Dr. Mariano Busso is based in Miami with a second practice in Beverly Hills.

In the ever-evolving world of media strategy, Blue Daisy Media stands as one of Miami’s most respected boutique media-buying agencies — a strategic, elegant force behind thoughtful, high-impact campaigns across industries.

In a city forever chasing the next headline, Ugo Colombo, Founder of CMC Group, has made a career out of building the places that outlast the noise. For decades, the Milan-born developer has shaped Miami with an uncommon blend of European discipline, coastal ease and architectural luxury that favors proportion, craftsmanship and permanence over trend cycles.

Warm weather, tax incentives, and a vibrant ecosystem of business, culture, and innovation make Florida one of the most sought-after destinations for real estate investors.

A high school junior from Miami, Mateo Acero is quietly building a global classroom of his own making.

Founded by Miami native Danielle Payton, Cuffed is rewriting the rules of modern adornment with its quietly luxe approach to permanent and custom jewelry.

The thriving Miami real estate market continues its rapid evolution, fueled by global capital, design-forward development, and a lifestyle that blends sun, culture and ambition.

From interactive exhibits to breathtaking installations and canvases galore, Miami Art Week attracts artists, collectors and connoisseurs from around the world to our sunny shores to experience Art Basel and scores of satellite festivals around town.

The holidays are here, along with the photos, parties, and unforgettable moments that deserve your most radiant look.

For 30 years, Joseph Zolobczuk has served at the heart of YES Institute.

Aiming to preserve and share the emotions and memories that shape everyday life, the paintings of Eva Armisén invite us to pause, offering a space where people can recognize themselves.

In Miami’s beauty landscape, Lash Society Miami has emerged as the new standard of luxury lash artistry.

A magnetic presence at Art Basel Miami Beach for nearly two decades, Brendan Murphy has built a world where creativity refuses to be confined.

Step into a world where interiors flow effortlessly into exteriors, where architecture and artistry move in unison to shape spaces that linger in memory. Introducing the 2025 DESIGN MINDS — a curated collective of South Florida’s most visionary creators, the tastemakers redefining how we live, feel and experience design.

The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO), the Official Symphony Orchestra of the City of Miami, proudly celebrates Maestro Eduardo Marturet’s 20th Anniversary as Music Director & CEO. Since 2006, Maestro Marturet has transformed MISO into one of Miami’s most dynamic cultural institutions, acclaimed for diverse programming, world premieres, and meaningful community connections.

In a city defined by movement, light, and reinvention, few have shaped Miami’s modern skyline quite like Martin Melo.

When Talia Lopez-Grijalva was presented with the opportunity to join California Closets Miami more than 12 years ago, she recognized it as a chance to help her clients achieve organization while creating beautiful and functional closet systems tailored to their needs.

Acclaimed interior designer Raymond Jimenez, founder of Raymond Nicolas and star of Netflix’s Designing Miami and HGTV’s Divided by Design, will add his signature aesthetic to the interiors and amenities of Alhambra Parc, the highly anticipated 10th project by MG Developer celebrating a decade in real estate.

For Allison Newbauer Strongin, President of Kirk Jewelers, jewelry has always been about more than brilliance — it’s about legacy, connection and community. Founded in 1947 by her grandfather in Downtown Miami, the family business has gracefully passed through generations, each adding their own chapter to its storied history.

At the helm of BB Americas, Delano Valentim de Andrade leads with a global perspective — driving strategic growth and fostering innovation through a customer-focused, forward-thinking approach to modern banking

Miami is a city where visionaries thrive — leaders who blend Gumption, innovation and community impact. Meet a few of the trailblazers shaping the Magic City’s future, inspiring progress while staying rooted in integrity and purpose.

When big defendants think they can get away with negligence, Zarzaur Law proves them wrong in the courtroom where it counts.

What if you could see your doctor when you needed them?

Reimagining South Florida’s urban landscape through MG Developer, Alirio Torrealba is developing communities that will stand the test of time and benefit generations to come.