People
Creative Mastermind
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.
Happy Roads
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.
Sparkle Impact
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.
Aces
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?
Shot Caller
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.
Interior Flow
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.
Cocktail Conjurer
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 Jam
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.
Hurricane Fantine
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.
Party Starter
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.
The Wish Makers
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.
Conscious Comeback
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.
Space Makers
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.
Aces
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?
Tall Order
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.
Artful Insights
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.
Retro Representations
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.
Living Right
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.
Bottled Beauty
Ileana Collazo is a local artist who absorbs anything from blooming gaillardias to graffiti and transmutes it using prose, pallets and wine.
Fit Finesse
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.
Dance On
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.
Beauty Makers
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.
Drink Doctor
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.
Aces
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?
Top 20 Professionals Under 40 2014
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.
Labor Of Love
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.
Steps Beyond
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.
Buzz Factor
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.
Aces
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?
VIP Confidential
In a South Florida nightlife scene filled with wannabe bigshots, over-inflated egos and drunk slurs, one man stands out as calm, level-headed, genuine and completely hilarious.
Reach Up
Robin Campbell is so passionate about finding a cure for Crohn’s Disease, she’s dedicated a large part of her life to the cause — and she hopes to motivate as many people as possible to join the movement.
Lens Hymn
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.
Friendly Pours
Bartender Aubrey Russell of The Corner pours blast-from-the-past cocktails in a forward-thinking bar that allows dogs.
Culinary Pursuits
When it comes to passion in the kitchen, the chefs you’re about to meet have what it takes to not only satiate appetites but to make diners think outside the plate and get inspired with every bite.
Churro Rush
When he founded Churromania, Ariel Acosta-Rubio never imagined how quickly his tasty concept would evolve into one of the largest Hispanic-owned franchises in the world.
Breaking Batch
For Tony Pflum of Batch Gastropub in Brickell, inspiring his patrons to step outside their comfort zone is just a drink — or two — away.
Ladies’ Men
We teamed up with Switchboard of Miami’s Women’s Leadership Council to bring you some of South Florida’s most eligible bachelors. These guys run the gamut from CEOs and entrepreneurs to lawyers, bankers, realtors, national heroes and every profession in between. Although their stories, style, tastes and experiences are varied, the one thing they all have in common is that they’re single and ready to mingle. Flip the page to meet a few guys you should have on your radar whether you’re looking for love or for some new successful contacts in the city.
Sir Mixalot
If you’re looking for a good time, head over to Seasalt & Pepper for a few sips of awesomeness created by a bartender with one of the coolest names in town.
Untamed Art
If you’re looking for a true original work of art, head to Artopia Gallery and peruse the exceptional pieces on display by Eric Perna. The Brazilian artist is rapidly rising, thanks to his signature style.