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Curated Insights
Once again transforming the city into a vibrant cultural hub with exhibitions, events, and installations from global artists and galleries, Miami Art Week is anchored by Art Basel, attracting artists, collectors, and enthusiasts worldwide to the more than two dozen satellite fairs around town.
Diner’s Delight
Renowned Colombian Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos, awarded Michelin stars and recognized for his innovative vision, is now at the helm of a new restaurant, Cartagena by Juan Manuel Barrientos at the SLS Hotel in Miami Beach.
Making Bread
Born in Macedonia, Emil Hristov’s love for bread began as a 6-year-old, tasked with picking up fresh loaves each morning from his neighborhood bread maker.
Giving Spirit
Honored with an Inaugural Next-Gen Philanthropist Award from United Way Miami.
Timeless Concept
Founded by Alberto Minotti in Meda, Italy, in 1948, Minotti is a historic Italian company internationally recognized in the field of contemporary design furniture that embodies the innate entrepreneurial spirit and deep aesthetic intuition of the eponymous family.
Creative Expression
As the contemporary art space founded by leading Philanthropist, Art Collector & CEO of The Related Group, Jorge M. Pérez — El Espacio 23 is kicking off the 2024 Miami Arts Season with the debut of Mirror Of The Mind: Figuration In The Jorge M. Pérez Collection.
Inspired Spaces
Join this year’s DESIGN MINDS and immerse yourself in a realm where interiors, exteriors and lifestyles blend seamlessly, crafting a dynamic fusion of design, architecture and aesthetics that transform spaces into the epitome of style, form and function.
Maximum Function
For Veronica Diaz, designing is a lifelong passion that showcases her creativity and desire to transform spaces.
Timeless Bond
Capturing the unique personalities and profound bonds between pets and their humans, Xpawsures was founded by Herzen & Inna Cortes, a father-daughter duo with a shared passion for animals and the arts, specializing in creating exquisite fine art pieces that celebrate furry family members.
Design Excellence
As the Manager of the Baker | McGuire showroom in Dania Beach, Monica Macaluso enjoys helping designers create beautiful spaces for their customers.
Triumphing Together
When Miami native Amber Barbach saw her father sadly lose his battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer diagnosed in more than 13,000 Americans every year, she knew she had to do something about it.
Champion Philanthropist
As the President of Business Operations for the Miami Marlins since 2022, Caroline O’Connor has played a pivotal role in the team’s growth, becoming one of only two women in Major League Baseball to reach such a prestigious position.
Cultural Icons
Meet a few Outstanding Latino Visionaries in Miami who share how their heritage powers every aspect of their lives — from career to community, charity and everything in between.
New Leadership
The University of Miami Patti & Allan Herbert Business School has appointed Paul A. Pavlou as its new dean, bringing a wealth of experience and vision to the institution.
True Blue
Miami’s beloved Blue Collar by Chef/Owner Danny Serfer is reborn in a cool, spacious new location right across the street from the original restaurant.
Excellence Defined
As IRG celebrates its 15th Anniversary, the company reflects on a journey filled with challenges and triumphs that has shaped its identity.
Expert Relief
Are your teeth stressed? According to Dr. Jessica Eagan, you may be suffering from bruxism, a group of oral parafunctional movements that are described as abnormal clenching or grinding.
Sands of Style
Miami’s leading fashion trailblazers showcase their own distinctive,
forward-thinking aesthetic by embracing a palette inspired by the vivid hues of the beach, the ocean’s depths, and the electrifying pulse of Miami nights. Together, they set the tone for the season — a celebration of unity, style and undeniable influence.
Expressive DNA
Intuitively blending whimsy with seriousness, the vibrant paintings of Patrick Penkwitt feature intricate, imaginative worlds that evoke a sense of play while offering layers of depth.
Creative Gatherings
Looking for a new type of outing? Consider Buen Provecho Collective, a Miami-based organization that aims to foster community through artsy workshops, live music and food experiences at unique venues throughout the city.
Empowering Vision
With CEO & Founder Jorge M. Pérez at the helm, commitment to community has become a hallmark of Related Group’s corporate identity.
Sunny Medicine
Irina Logman always dreamed of bringing her holistic approach to tropical Miami, where she proudly works to introduce health-conscious young professionals to the medicinal practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine for optimal results.
Winning Method
A sanctuary of serenity and restoration in Key Biscayne, where beauty meets wellness, science illuminates the path to wholeness at Divina MedSpa.
Sweat Equity
Meet a few Miami fitness warriors balancing the duties of everyday life with the joys of participating in the sports they love.
Lasting Legacy
Tibor Hollo, a visionary figure in Miami’s development, leaves a remarkable legacy as a pioneer in urban development who recognized the potential for vertical growth in Downtown Miami.
TOP 20 Professionals Under Forty
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.
Vintage Vibes
Gen Z trendsetters Dani Klaric & Sara Fernandez are taking the design world by storm, mixing pop art with interior design through funky, wavy shapes and a rhapsody of color. Their goal? Introduce new aesthetics and fashion scenes to Miami through their trendy vintage shop.
Global Network
Started 15 years ago, FemCity is an influential women’s organization that thrives on empowering women to achieve their full potential in both personal and professional realms.
Brand Impact
Having the dynamic duo of a photographer and makeup artist on set is crucial for the crew, the subject and the inevitable magic that happens on a photoshoot. Alejandra Escalante and Nona achieve all that and more.
Justice Served
The team at Zarzaur Law helps fight insurance companies on behalf of their clients exclusively in the area of severe personal injury cases, including vehicle accidents, wrongful death and medical malpractice.
Philanthropic Champions
Giving back is essential for building stronger communities, fostering empathy and inspiring the next generation. It cultivates a sense of responsibility and creates opportunities for those in need. Ultimately, it enriches both the giver and the receiver in ways that only those who experience altruism for themselves can understand.
Varied Mediums
For Nathalie Moulinet, painting and sculpture are harmonious endeavors. Whether forming clay or applying brushstrokes, each action converges toward a singular artistic vision. For her, shaping or painting a body is akin to narrating a tale.
Making Moves
The hot and ever-evolving Brickell office market is keeping Colliers’ Jake Freeman and Florida East Coast Realty busy all year long.
The Go Getters 2024
Located in one of the most diverse and dynamic business centers in the world, Miami Herbert Business School offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, engage and grow. The graduates are thought-leaders who transform business, scholarship and lives. To celebrate them, We partnered with the school to present our annual “Go-Getters” feature, honoring current students and recent grads, their successes, hopes and dreams.
Best Friends
The joy of rescuing offers not only second chances but the ability to save lives and build bonds, transforming both human and canine destinies forever. Each rescue story echoes compassion and hope through wagging tails, grateful hearts and pure love.
Perfect Pairings
A few of Miami’s most successful Power Couples share love stories worthy of a Hollywood rom-com and secrets to a long-lasting relationship that stands the test of time.
Fluid Expression
Contemporary Cuban sculptor and Miami resident José Cruz Igarza expresses his unique vision in a wide variety of methods and materials, including painting, sculpture, photography and new media.
Bohemian Rhapsody
The quintessential romantic-yet-real starving artist tale La Bohème focuses on a crazy cadre of young friends and lovers as they live, love, Create, and make their mark in the garrets of Paris’ 19th Century Latin Quarter.
Multifaceted Approach
As a tax, legal and financial life coach, Suzanne DeWitt works with HNWI and multi-generational families, structuring their asset holdings while managing their tax exposure, fine tuning each unique situation with exquisite detail Every step of the way.
Culinary Celebration
Fusao Enomoto’s engaging new book guides readers through preparing recipes ideal for foodies, inspired by his 60 years as a chef, which include 30 years of providing amazing dishes at Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant in Miami.