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When it comes to documenting his interpretation of The Magic City with his camera, Bill Brothers uses his imagination to augment sights in and around town that are at once breathtaking and surreal.

Bartender Aubrey Russell of The Corner pours blast-from-the-past cocktails in a forward-thinking bar that allows dogs.

We scoured The Magic City to bring you what we deem to be the next generation of business leaders at the tip of The Sunshine State. These young professionals represent a variety of industries and excel at their respective crafts with superior sophistication and their own unique blend of style and savvy. All have managed to seamlessly balance their careers with their personal lives while continuously giving back to the community that has helped mold them into who they are. Without further ado, flip this page to meet this year’s Top 20 Under 40.

Visual Artist Antuan Rodriguez and Restaurateur Rene Buroz want to include you in their interactive art project debuting this month. But don’t rush to personalize your paintbrushes, instead pick up a dessert spoon.

Miami luxury real estate firm Opulence International Realty emerged from acclaimed South Florida Opulence Magazine and CSI International, a property management firm with an impeccable track record managing elite properties around town.

For Javi Zayas, making sure patrons and clients alike are having a good time and getting their money’s worth out of the many projects, festivals and experiences he produces throughout the year is a top priority.

Normally, when you hear the word “garden” used when talking about real estate, it refers to landscaping. Dylan Terry is out to change all that.

Ileana Collazo is a local artist who absorbs anything from blooming gaillardias to graffiti and transmutes it using prose, pallets and wine.

For the health & wellness gurus you’re about to meet, working out is an artform — one that requires the perfect mix of intensity, dedication and sweat. If you’re willing to put in the effort, the physical fitness strides you’ll achieve are endless.

If anyone follows the path of doing what they love, it’s Scott Liebman. As Founder & CEO of LazerFitness, he’s made a profession out of helping others enjoy working out, one dance move at a time.

Meet the professionals of perfection making sure that every mirror glance you take is one to remember. After all, there’s nothing like being beautiful inside and out.

Greg Howell doesn’t just want to craft you a cocktail, he wants to cure what ails you and he’s devised a short list of 150 remedies perfect for just about any occasion.

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?

Standing 6’6”, Toro Toro’s Bar Manager Matt Phillips could be easily mistaken for an elite power forward, thankfully he’s applied his speed and skills to the cocktail game and he scores with every drink after hand-crafted drink.

For Hugh MacLeod of Gapingvoid, the message behind his work offers a special meaning to anyone who comes across it — at home or in the office.

Alexis Frias makes grown-up art that brings out the kid in all of us. His union of mosaic, sculpture & paint is inspired by the work of 2 Italian Masters: Mario & Luigi.

When it comes to creating breathtaking interiors for homes and condos around the country, Debbie Travin of DLT Interiors is at the top of her game — and she’s bringing a little Manhattan magic to The Magic City.

With Psychology, Theatre, and Event Planning degrees from UCF and bar credentials from Cadillac Ranch, Katsuya and Tobacco Road, Leo Holtzman was destined to become a craft bartender. He’s an impeccable host, great listener, born entertainer and has a lot of tricks up his sleeve.

Blues legend Keb’Mo has 3 Grammys under his belt, has penned the Mike & Molly theme song and toured The Sunshine State with Zac Brown Band. What more could he ask for? Well, Cuban comfort food for one.

Russian by birth, Dominican at heart and radiating raw Australian spirit, the triple-threat singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Fantine Pritoula, is taking Miami by storm with the aid of local legend Emilio Estefan.

Sublette Hernandez is a model event manager whose earned top honors from JWU’s Hospitality School, accumulated experience from appointments at the Fontainebleau & Trump National Hotel and has participated in her fair share of events — as a pageant contestant.

Get ready to welcome the social season in style and spirit with The InterContential Miami’s Make-A-Wish Ball, an annual event that has makes dreams come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions around the community.

Preservation isn’t just about being green — it’s about giving a building new life and new purpose while highlighting its best assets and minding the environment. The recently revitalized Vagabond Hotel in the MiMo District is a shining example of this concept.

Meet a few professionals who are ready to help you create the home of your dreams with stunning ideas that are sure to turn any space in your home into a functional showpiece that will make you the envy of the entire neighborhood.

Dan & Karthryn Mikesell are contributing as much as they can to help evolve the art world locally and abroad thanks to their vision for The Fountainhead Residency and all the inspiration it brings.

Michael Gray was born to be a creative being. The diverse artist sees the world through a unique perspective that is at once thought-provoking and inspirational.

Globetrotting mother/daughter duo Olga & Cristina Mas enjoy much more than pretty vistas on their yearly sojourns, showing that world travel can yield more than what the tour books might lead you to believe.

When life seems overwhelming and out of focus, we can all count on Oprah for a dose of real talk and a reminder about why living in the now is the best gift you can give yourself.

Julia Price’s combination of raw ability and Spartan discipline propelled her from the gymnasium to the springboard as part of UM’s competitive Dive Team, all while keeping a firm grip on her first love: music.

Oceana Key Biscayne and Oceana Bal Harbour allow Eduardo Costantini to create masterpieces that elevate the community and improve the world around us by exposing art in public places.

As the Audi Brand Specialist at The Collection, Luciano Ros develops relationships and sells dream cars to clients who come back to say “hello,” have an espresso and get new cars year after year.

Meet a few of South Florida’s most savvy jewelers and discover what it really means to invest in a piece that makes anyone who looks your way mouth “WOW” “WHOA” and “WAY TO GO” — because half the fun of wearing a jaw-dropping piece is watching jaws drop.

Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?

Kori Baxter has diverse experience putting her Dietetics&d Nutrition degree to work slinging low-calorie shooters at Spazio Nightclub. Now armed with Massage Therapy credentials, she can cure what ails you mentally and physically.

A few of The Magic City’s top realtors share their insights on the state of the market and what selling homes means to them, with a couple of real estate trend predictions for the new year mixed in.

Lori Anne Wardi of Neustar is helping run the critical infrastructure that makes the digital world function while creating a galaxy of highly sought-after digital real estate.

Andy Luaces of Core Fitness Miami shares his 10 years of experience training all kinds of people — from busy executives to pro athletes — to help us get the most out of our health and fitness efforts and habits.

Classical Guitarist Mario Vuksanovic could legally change his last name to Virtuoso as his acoustic performances of everything from Delta Blues to Bachata have earned him near sage-like status.