Issue - October 2014

As part of a rolling series of events, The Crimson hosted their first of many gatherings in their new Sales Center to showcase the space and make announcements.

Brokers LLC officially opened their first branch of offices in Brickell to continue to expand their ever-evolving presence in the city.

The inaugural Miami New Construction Show welcomed 10,000 attendees, 100 exhibitors and presented engaging panel discussions from top industry leaders.

Casa Gio hosted an exclusive night of poise, elegance and ample wine & spirits tastings to celebrate their new furniture showroom.

Sotheby’s International Kickoff Summit at Brickell City Centre offered a great opportunity to meet and mingle with top Sotheby’s agents and execs.

“Extraordinary Women Leading Change” presented by GCI Worldwide & American Heart Association brought together hundreds of high-level execs.

Metro 1 President & CEO Tony Cho’s Birthday Benefit at the Moksha Family Arts Collective.

The official groundbreaking party for Parque Towers welcomed some of South Florida’s top professionals to celebrate the new project.

CIFO has a must-see exhibit titled Fleeting Imaginaries on display that showcases a grouping of artists who are the winners of CIFO’s 2014 Grants & Commissions Program.

Muse in Sunny Isles, developed by Property Markets Group (PMG) and co-developed by S2 Development, recently hosted an open house for more than 400 brokers.

Metro Door Brickell celebrated their official grand opening with design and home aficionados ready to tour the brand’s extensive offerings.

Members of the Yelp community enjoyed bites, sips & brews at the new Bistro BE in Brickell as they welcomed new Yelp Miami Community Manager Cassie Glenn to town.

Morays Jewelers and Seven Friday Watches invited timepiece aficionados and tastemakers alike to a party at Segafredo on Brickell with Watch Anish.

Aria On The Bay’s launch party welcomed more than 750 of Miami’s top brokers and dignitaries for an unforgettable theatrical night.

Lionheart Capital hosted the kick-off event for Dress For Success Miami’s 20th Anniversary gala at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach sales office.

The 20th Annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball VIP kick-off party to the highly anticipated “Oz-reimagined” gala.

When it comes to business, women are undoubtedly a strong, ever-evolving force to be reckoned with. And increasingly, entrepreneurs and professionals of both sexes are on a mission to make sure the upward trend continues.

When light captures the sparkle of precious, luxurious gems.

Celebrate the empowering history of equality with a wardrobe that sports a ‘60s aesthetic combined with a modern, contemporary approach alongside silhouettes that embrace modesty. It’s a bold and graphic mix that will captivate you — and everyone you encounter — this season.

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?

Let’s face it: For the majority of us, work takes a big chunk out of our day. Regardless of where you find yourself completing all the professional tasks and duties that pop up throughout the week, there’s one thing most people dream of saying: “I work from home.”

Few cities can still claim to be eating ice cream outdoors with autumn in full swing, but thankfully Miami’s year-round recipes for Latin-themed sweets put the extra spice into something nice.

Hobbies exist because populations support them and one that’s gaining exponential traction revolves around trading the most approachable of inebriants. It has a following stronger than Sci-Fi and they might be just as fanatical…move over Star Trek, craft beer bartering is here.

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.

If, when you think of a Ferrari, you conjure up images of Sonny Crockett from Miami Vice, you’ll love this car. If you want a Ferrari that you can use as a daily driver, you’ll love it even more.

The Bond has a serious pedigree. It’s from the creators of 1450 Brickell, the highly successful and elegant office building on Brickell Ave. that’s home to JPMorgan Chase.

The Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade recently awarded grants to 23 organizations that do an amazing job addressing the pressing issues that impact the lives of women and girls around the world.

In my 20 years as a helping professional, I’ve led many discussions about addiction treatment, advocacy, recovery and prevention.

It seems that more and more frequently our office is being contacted by clients who have a suspended license due to a red-light camera violation.

Feel Good Movement Clothing Line’s mission is to spread the power of positivity by giving a hand to those in need and using responsible business practices to provide fashionable clothing that makes people feel great.

A strong start to a meal sets the tone for the rest of the evening and 15th And Vine’s Florodora revs your engine with Plymouth gin, Angostura bitters, Lisbon lemons, muddled raspberries and, since it’s so hard to choose between ginger beer and ale…they use both.

The key to a healthy life is the little things. Sure, we all wish we could run a marathon, only crave food that is good for us and have the perfect physique. But big change isn’t easy, while small changes can lead to large results.

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.

Long gone are the days when all a watch did was tell time. These brand new smartwatches can help with a whole lot more — one tick at a time.

You don’t need 10 seasons of your favorite fishing show to remind you there’s no easy day in the fishing industry, but what better way to honor the fruits of the fishermen’s hazardous labor than a family-friendly celebration.

They say time is money, so any minute you spend overwhelmed by your tasks is a waste. Perhaps you find yourself missing appointments or bullets on your to-do list. Well, now there’s an app for that.

The rooftop garden trend may have started in New York, but Miami is giving the concept its own spin with one of the city’s first rooftop vegetable gardens atop Cassa Brickell.

Cellulite remedies can be pricey and ineffective, but there’s one natural treatment that can make your legs smoother without breaking the bank.

Looking for the perfect way to ring in the new year? If your ideal itinerary includes exotic locales and exciting experiences, planning starts now. And you won’t believe what you’ll get.