Issue – May/June 2019

The 411

Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

Tear Of A Tiger’s Eye

This delish riff on a traditional Eastern Sour combines two different types of whiskey along with some orgeat and tiki bitters in lieu of rum for an explosion of flavor in every sip.

Elite Automobiles

Key Biscayne Car Week is set to be a highlight of the social calendar, a one-of-a-kind automotive festival with the world’s most exclusive cars, intimate parties, stunning scenery and Emerson Fittipaldi.

Luxury Defined

Living at Oceana Key Biscayne is an unparalleled experience unmatched anywhere else. Tour a 3,600 sq. ft. flowthrough unit with east and west views and the finest appointments, amenities and exclusivity on the island.

Revolutionary Medicine

The U.S. healthcare industry is in the midst of the largest metamorphosis in its history. OrthoNOW is one of those life-changing innovations. Its “On My Way NOW” sends alerts about patient arrival at the nearest OrthoNOW location to give your doctor a heads up on your injury before you pull into the parking lot.

The Happy Hour

Looks oriented for “work” and “play” take you from the office to happy hour in no time.

Law Leaders

Leading Real Estate & Corporate Law Firm Sibila Lage celebrated their new award-winning headquarters in Downtown Coral Gables with an official ribbon-cutting and networker.

Waterfront Living

Two Roads Development, Douglas Elliman and Jean-Louis Deniot invited guests to celebrate the unveiling of Elysee’s waterfont sales gallery.

Network & Connect

Kobi Karp of Kobi Karp Architecture & Design was the featured speaker at a United Way of Miami-Dade Tocqueville Tuesday event at Conrad Miami.

Modes of Transport

The venerable ICON Aircraft, maker of the revolutionary ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft, recently announced a strategic partnership with Brett David and Prestige Imports.

Excellent Evening

Brickell Flatiron invited guests to celebrate “The Art Of The Italian Cocktail” at a special evening in their Sales Gallery showcasing libations and live demonstrations by La Centrale.

Modern Glamour

Mixology icon Albert Trummer and Wander PR transformed The Biltmore Hotel’s “Al Capone Suite” into an invitation-only pop-up speakeasy worthy of the Jazz Age.

Opulent Opening

Trousseau celebrated their official Grand Opening at Brickell City Centre with a swanky soiree hosted by Martha Graeff.

Health First

Baptist Health South Florida’s Grand Gala was an extraordinary success, raising more than $6.5 million. Attended by more than 2,000 guests, it was the largest social and fundraising event in the leading healthcare organization’s history, with proceeds uniquely benefiting the Baptist Health cause of each gala-goer’s choice.

Making a Difference

More than 600 guests attended Miami Bridge’s Poseidon’s Night Gala to celebrate its mission of providing life-saving services to local youth and families in Miami-Dade County.

Cultural Insights

Miami City Ballet invited guests to enter an undersea fantasy inspired by Miami during an exclusive pre-performance talk of George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Reach & Rise.

Vintage Vibes

The Little Lighthouse Foundation hosted more than 1,500 guests for the 10th Annual Hearts & Stars Gala: Vintage Vegas, presented by E11EVEN, at the Miami Design District’s Jungle Plaza.

The 2019 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 40.

Downtown Awe

Perhaps no other urban core has evolved as quickly and beautifully as Downtown Miami — from sky-high skyscrapers to world-class culture, entertainment and dining options, the best is still yet to come and the Miami of the future will take your breath away.

Meaningful Transformations

Katie Sandler has worked alongside great thought leaders and innovators who changed her life. This led her to create the Impact Retreat, a blended approach of one-on-one impact coaching, mindfulness practices and luxury services to facilitate personal breakthroughs.

Give Yourself

For people with life-threatening blood cancers or other diseases, a cure exists. Be The Match connects patients with their donor match for a life-saving marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant.

Giving Brands

You may not be aware that some of your favorite beauty companies are leaders when it comes to philanthropy. Here are just a few who are doing much more than helping us look and feel our best.

Shopping Mecca

Faena Bazaar offers a cutting-edge curated mix of shops, galleries, pop-ups and shopping experiences with a focus on emerging talent, while showcasing a range of internationally coveted labels.

Long Hand

Did you know that writing by hand stimulates your brain? That’s just one of several reasons why creatives should start working with pen and paper.

Social Change

Art is a powerful tool, allowing for self-expression and growth. NOMADS Miami encourages artists who create opportunities and change focused on women’s empowerment.

Aesthetic Approach

Recent fashion shows saw an upbeat injection of creativity with a strong emphasis on color as well as some bold new directions.

Best Friends

Acclaimed pet photographer Paola Paladini is on a mission to honor our bond with our pets, one face-lick, one slobbery smile and furry high-five at a time.

Memorable Experiences

Culinary travel has rapidly grown in popularity with Miami a top destination. But while others may have to fly into Miami International Airport to enjoy the delicacies at Toro Toro, we can stop by anytime.

Southern Style

Looking at boats in most marinas is much like looking across a snow-covered frozen lake — all you see is white sameness. The Palm Beach GT50, however, stands out in any sea of fiberglass.

Smart Golf

The Odyssey O-Works Putters are totally rad. Their revolutionary Microhinge Insert Technology has created a new way to roll (for both the style-conscious player and the ball) and changed the future of putting forever.

Luxury Spaces

California Closets understands that an organized life means more time and space for people to focus on what matters most: their families, their goals and their passions.

Fast Times

A select few watches have achieved iconic status; the Rolex Daytona, Omega’s Speedmaster and Cartier’s Tank Watch, to name a few. The latest addition is Tag Heuer’s square Monaco chronograph.

Luxury Defined

Leading Interior Designer Paris Forino shares her inspiration for the world-class interiors of East Edgewater’s hottest residential project, Missoni Baia.

Reliable Classic

Classic English sportscars are like high-maintenance people: They run when they feel like it, they expect you to know why smoke is billowing from the dashboard and the doors pop open as you round a corner. Unless, of course, you get a Morgan.

Older & Wiser

A good friend of mine recently turned 40, a big milestone in anyone’s life.

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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.

Paws Friendly

When it comes to their pampered “fur babies” — a.k.a. treasured family members — modern renters are looking for a place that both they and their pets can call home.