People
Breaking Out
Miami Breakers’ main objective has always been to mold strong-minded individuals who show tremendous potential for being successful not only in soccer but in life.
Conscientious Virtuoso
Born in Valencia, Venezuela, and now calling the sun-swept shores of Miami home — muralist and artist Ramon Aular is all about creating beauty, collaborating with peers and inspiring community involvement.
Desirable Neighborhood
As Chief Operating Officer at Unitas Development Group, Hector Torres heads an elite professional real estate team focused on executing their first sustainable visionary project in Miami — Boulevard 57.
The Power Of Perricone’s
At Perricone’s, guests feel special from the moment they are escorted to their table — which is why the restaurant has so many regular guests who know exactly what they want to order before they even have a chance to look at the menu.
Perfect Pours
Head over to The Local Food & Drink to see what William Thompson is shaking up from behind one of the favorite bars in Coral Gables.
Fencing Around
Your first line of defense for security and privacy in your home is your fence, and Rafael Leon is leading Fence City’s team of perimeter protectors to ensure that your family is safe and secure.
The 2016 Top 20 Professionals Under Forty
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 Forty.
QUINTESSENTIAL OBJECTS
Recently debuted at the 55th edition of Milano’s Salone del Mobile, and conceived by the Loewe Creative Director Jonathan Anderson, Marquetry In Leather introduces the brand’s innovation on traditional craft techniques and technology by creating variations of multiple graphic leather motifs.
SMILE POWER
When it comes to prosthodontics, if you are seeking cosmetic or reconstructive dental work, you should do research before making a decision in order to ensure proper care.
River Of Dreams
Miami has been basking in the limelight since Departures named it “City Of The Future.” Now the spotlight turns to our river, where a renaissance led by One River Point is unfolding.
Modern Motoring
Car-buying should be fun — it shouldn’t be the painful process everyone thinks it is. Brickell Motors promotes that throughout their dealerships and their team, one customer at a time.
The Science Of Love
Please don’t refer to her as the female “Hitch” — she’s more than that. With a background in science, Dawn Maslar, M.S., is an accomplished Author, Speaker and Love Coach — so yes, she’s South Florida’s doctor feel good — for the heart.
Full Potential
City Year is a national organization with several cities of focus, and Miami is leading the way to help students reach for the stars in and out of the classroom.
Garden Gem
Eddie Fuentes, one of Cocktail Cartel Co.’s homegrown cocktail kings, serves up sensational sips under the shade of breezy trees at Glass & Vine’s secret garden by the sea.
Shape Shifters
Motivation comes in many forms, and getting in the best shape of your life is just an effective workout regimen away. The fitness professionals you are about to meet can help you attain the body of your dreams in no time.
Wow Factor
Meet a few of Miami’s top professionals of perfection to find out how they can help you yield the best version of yourself possible — no matter what your aesthetic goals.
Mindful Leadership
Monique Catoggio, CEO of Illumined Life Leadership, helps professionals and leaders illuminate their path toward mindful leadership so that they may focus their lives and energy with sufficient passion and intention.
Personal Commitment
The Roads Dental Specialty understands that every patient is unique. In addition to providing first-rate service, they work hard to create a comfortable and welcoming environment to help overcome patient’s traditional dental anxieties.
Car-less Miami?
Ralph Rosado nixed his car for 30 days to complete a challenge that helped shed light on transit options and opportunities to help keep Miamians mobile and less car-dependent. Here’s what he learned.
Professional Insight
After conceptualizing and designing Brickell Flatiron for several years, the feeling of putting the shovel in the dirt at the groundbreaking has been Vanessa Grout’s most rewarding experience so far.
THE FORCE IS WITH YOU
In recent months, Officer Nick Perez and his full-time team at Miami PD have gotten a lot of attention for the funny, insightful and creative communication platform they’ve built online, most recently with their video response to the Miami Beach PD’s Running Man Challenge. The viral masterwork culminates with a breakdancing routine in the lobby of the police station that has made its rounds around the world.
Family Matters
Everyone dreams of having a family, those nearest and dearest to us to share life’s joys with. But for some, that dream isn’t easily achieved, which is where fertility treatments and IVF come in.
Fare Warning
A trip to Ariete may cause you to have too much of a good of a time and develop a severe addiction to fine dining, mouthwatering cocktails and outstanding customer service.
Eye Wonder
More than windows to our souls, our eyes interpret a flurry of stimuli in a split-second and can reveal stories of love, life and health.
Style Minds
Meet a carefully curated selection of Miami fashion designers ready to have you looking your best from head-to-toe this season and beyond with collections that will make jaws drop and eyes flutter.
Style Prodigy
Ariel Swedroe Weinberg’s bold, colorful prints are both alluring and eye-catching. This 13-year-old fashion entrepreneur is making a name for herself in the world of fashion, art and tech with Swedroe Art To Wear by Ariel.
Look Luster
Like a crown on a queen, a masterfully coiffed mane is the best accessory a lady can don. Lutz Karpf has the ladies lined up for fierce looks that turn heads throughout The Magic City and beyond.
Mission Accomplished
When Bestselling Author Jeffrey S. Stephens launched his nail-biting, page-turning first novel in 2007, its success would result in an unprecedented series that has the world on the edge of its seat anxiously awaiting the next installment.
Artist’s Touch
For Carlos Alves, creating big and small works of art from scratch with his wife J.C. is what makes living amongst art worth all the hard work it takes to create them.
Key Honor
Getting a “Key To The City” is a meaningful distinction given to highly esteemed residents and visitors, and Jose Luis Melo of The Melo Group is one of the latest local visionaries to have received the honor.
Genuine Gins
Ready to take flight? Let Alexis Sanchez show you the way around the world with 40 types of gin and plenty of flight options at The Traymore Gin Bar, the only gin-tasting destination in the region.
Sparkling Success
When you’re looking to buy that dazzling diamond sparkler for your special someone, Freddy’s Certified Diamonds & Fine Jewelry should be the one and only stop on your quest for the perfect piece.
Immersive Views
The way we view and experience real estate has been transformed by technology and innovation. Learn how Gonzalo Navarro is visualizing projects and giving them life via fully immersive digital experiences.
Shining Bright
Little Lighthouse Foundation’s new Executive Director, Jonahtan Babicka, is shining new
light on the organization’s mission to inspire caring, passionate locals to take action
in the community to benefit children.
Live Securely
The world is ever-changing…and not always for the better. Specialized Protection Services understands this and offers professional executive, personal, property, private event, place-of-worship protection and much more.
Elegantly Eclectic
Tiffany Dominguez takes creativity to a whole new level with her out-of-this-world, timeless jewelry line that puts the “magic” in Magic City.
Exhilarating Times
Javier Cuadros helps build cities, one building at a time, one community at a time. It is a collaborative effort between the city, the community and the development team with the goal of improving quality of life.