Dan Bell

Miami's see and be seen social pages

Miami’s see and be seen social pages

Miami’s see and be seen social pages

In a city filled with success stories and a million reasons to celebrate, miami’s movers & Shakers know the importance of meaningful connections.

From emerging leaders leaving their mark on The Magic City to networking events galore, there’s never a shortage of happenings for the socially savvy.

From haute groundbreakings to philanthropic gatherings and charity galas galore, Miami didn’t hold back when it came to showing up and giving back.

As the social season launched in full swing, stylish soirees, lavish launches and special occasions took center stage as Miamians dressed to impress and arrived ready to meet, mingle and celebrate.

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.

Big Brother Big Sisters of Miami recently hosted its annual Ignite Miami Gala at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami.

Branches celebrated its 15th Annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans Benefit Dinner & Auction at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, raising more than $400,000 for Branches’ programs focused on long-term personal success.

The Greater Miami & The Keys Chapter of the American Red Cross honored Iberia-American pop music icon, Chayanne at its 36th Annual Red Cross Ball themed “A Masquerade in Red” at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne.

Baptist Health Foundation held a kickoff celebration at Tamarina Brickell in anticipation of “The Grand Gala” at Miami Cancer Institute.

Voices For Children hosted its annual premier fundraising Be A Voice, Create A Legacy Gala, presented by Harry Winston at Mandarin Oriental.

Top leaders and movers-and-shakers of South Florida’s philanthropic, business and civic communities gathered to celebrate the 8th Annual Adrienne Arsht Center Gala with celebrities and luminaries from around the world.

Hundreds of Miami’s business, civic philanthropic and young professional leaders gathered for The Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum of Science’s annual Galaxy Gala & Big Bang in support of the museum’s new state-of-the-art facility now under construction at Museum Park.

Voices For Children Foundation, the fundraising arm of the 11th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem Program, held its 2012 “Be a Voice, Build a Dream Gala,” at Mandarin Oriental featuring a silent auction, dinner and dancing.