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  • Aston Martin Residences & The Miami Heat Present “Legend’s Court”

    Miami’s elite from the NBA and real estate industry converged for a social extravaganza of basketball and entertainment, courtesy of Aston Martin Residences and the Miami HEAT at the American Airlines Arena. Miami HEAT legends of the court, Kelly Olynyk, together with NBA All-Star, Glen Rice, took to the arena floor to honor Miami’s finest from the real estate industry, as part of a special coaching clinic in front of more than 200 invited guests. The three-time NBA All-Star and the HEAT’s current power forward presided over an All-Star team of ten real estate power brokers, representing Aston Martin Residences, for a high-intensity evening of basketball drills and guided instruction on how to finesse the perfect three pointer and lay-up. Following the basketball showcase, guests made their way in to Hyde lounge to enjoy a sumptuous buffet and open bar located adjacent to a photo station displaying the three Miami HEAT Championship trophies. The following Aston Martin Residences team of real estate brokers who were honored for their individual achievements, included: Roberto Malca (Cervera Real Estate), William Schraffi (SBC Realty International), Dilay Escalante (Brickell Realty Group), Fermin Alvarez (Miami One Real Estate), Ceilah Epner (South Florida Luxury Realty), Karen Elmir (Cervera Real Estate), Eric Beane-Laurie Finkelstein (Reader Realty), Thomas Pichet (Global Realty), Alex de Leon (One Sotheby’s), Paulie Hankin (Cervera Real Estate) and Sheila Bokstein (Brilliance Realty Group). The large-scale evening event was to also commemorate and showcase the premium corporate partnership held between Aston Martin Residences and the Miami HEAT.al engagements. Kelly Olynyk, Alejandro Aljanati, & Glenn Rice By ML Staff. Images courtesy of AMR

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Celebratedits 8th Annual Claws for Kids at Joe’s Stone Crab

    Over 400 people attended the 8th Annual Claws for Kids fundraising brunch presented by the Carmen Rebozo Foundation at Joe’s Stone Crab, raising over $150K for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. Guests enjoyed Joe’s world-famous stone crabs and other signature menu items while listening to Frank Sinatra impersonator Jeff Grainger. Proceeds from the event benefited Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s many positive programs, including after school programs, homework assistance, computer training, social skills, dance, arts and crafts, professional mentoring, and summer and athletic programs. Deputy Mayor, Miami-Dade County, Alina T. Hudak, received the “From the Heart Award.” Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s, Tatiana Hernandez, recipient of the 2019 Youth of the Year, spoke to the crowd about the positive impact the Club has had on her life. Judy Kramer, a retired Miami-Dade County Public Schools executive, who has chaired the event since its inception 8 years ago, graciously co-chaired this year’s event again. Joining Judy this year were the mother-daughter team, Lisa Mendelson and Lindsey Mendelson, who engaged younger professionals and philanthropists with pre-events and promotions. Olga Guilarte, director of the Carmen Rebozo Foundation returned as the Special Events Chair. Also on the “Claws for Kids” committee were Vanessa Bertran, Willie Ho, Melissa Pallett-Vasquez, Raúl Rodríguez Jácome, Rae Stein, Virginia Vich and Mark Walker, MD. Other main sponsors included, The Michael & Lynda Gordon Charitable Foundation, Ocean Bank, Norwegian Cruise Line, Performance Team Sports, Tito’s Vodka, Domaine Bousquet, FPL, Grove Bank & Trust, USI Insurance, Continental Bank, Bilzin Sumberg and Eller-ITO Stevedoring Company, LLC. Linda Gordon & Joe Traba Rae & Barry Stein Andy & Allison Stuart, & Fred Rebozo Barbara Lloga, Yuni Navarro, & Miriam Macedo Pam and Mo Guilarte, Richard Sepler Lindsey Mendelson, Ryan Pearson, Lisa Mendelson & Victor Mendelson, Judy & Bob Kramer & Richard Sapar Gabriela Rachadell de Delgado and Elisabeth Eljuri Olga Guilarte, & Alex & Cristina Rodriguez-Roig Peter Bermont, Alina Hudak, Judy Kramer, L Olga Guilarte, & Alex & Cristina Rodriguez-Roig isa & Lindsey Mendelson Carlos Suarez, Robert Baldwin, Jim & Joan Bernhardt, & Marsha & Crimson Suarez Yuni Navarro, Olga Guilarte, Eris Thomas Tatiana Hernandez & Alex Rodriguez-Roig Rick and Renee Kuci – Grove Bank & Trust Photo Credit: World Red Eye

  • Never Seem Photos of David Bowie by Fashion Photographer Markus Klinko

    The news of David Bowie’s passing on January 10, 2016 prompted a continuous outpouring of tributes from around the world. But the Magic City got a glimpse of the beloved music legend’s life in “David Bowie: Unseen,” an exclusive collection of never- before-seen photographs by award-winning celebrity and fashion photographer Markus Klinko at the Markowicz Fine Art Gallery in Miami’s Design District. It debuted back in 2016 and we share the highlights of this memorable exhibition. In partnership with Fujifilm, the intimate exhibit features a set of 14 Fujifilm instant film prints by Klinko taken in 2001 as well as other images – both intimate and daring – of the pop culture icon whom Klinko met through Bowie’s wife, supermodel Iman. She hired Klinko to photograph the cover of her book, “I am I man,” in the summer of 2001. “He liked what he saw,” Klinko said. “And he mentioned he was working on a new album and he would call me.” Shortly after, they would meet again in the fall of 2001 to shoot the cover of Bowie’s 2002 album, Heathen. “Time passed, 9/11 happened and New York was in a somber mood, but he did call me,” he said. “He invited me to his recording studio; he played the tracks for me and explained that he wanted it to express the loss in God, the loss of belief in God. The blind eyes in this cover basically expressed a man who was searching for the truth as he kind of turned his back from Christianity.” Although most of these images are from this successful photo session for his CD, other photos are from magazine covers shot by Klinko including GQ and Interview magazine. But the majority of the prints in the show have never been seen, Klinko said. “So this is quite a show. It’s really kind of special because people get to see these photos for the first time. Of course, now they’re leaked online, which is part of having an exhibit, but I’m happy there’s so much interest in these photos.” Limited edition photographs are available for sale and net proceeds benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. Bowie died after an 18-month battle with cancer. “The auction for Gabrielle’s Angels means a lot to me,” said Klinko. “Together with Fujifilm, which made this show possible, we’re happy to support this cancer charity because they’re funding critical research and are very successful.” Klinko has worked with a number of celebrities – from Beyoncé and Mariah Carey to Lady Gaga and Naomi Campbell, to name a few – but to him, a few of them just stand out. The world-renowned photographer will always remember Bowie’s extraordinary approach and amazing attitude towards work and life. “At the time when I met him and he hired me for this album cover, I never shot anything in black and white. All my work was in color and he wanted specifically black and white images for his album cover. I said to him, ‘You realize that’s not what I do.’ And he said, ‘That’s exactly why I’m hiring you to do that because it will push you to go further.’” Words by Maureen Mariano, Photo Credit: Markus Klinko Courtesy of Markowicz Fine Art

  • Norwegian Cruise Line Donates New Billon-Dollar Ship to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade

    At a fun-filled event held at Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Hank Kline Club, longtime supporter Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it will donate its yet-to-launch billion-dollar ship, Norwegian Encore, for Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s 13th Annual “Wild About Kids” Gala. Andy Stuart, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line and longtime supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, was joined by his wife, Allison Stuart; Alex Rodriguez-Roig, President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade; and City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to make the announcement. The overnight sailing will take place on November 16 – 17, 2019 and will include access to Norwegian Cruise Line’s signature attractions such as the Speedway, its two-level go-kart race track; the Galaxy Pavilion, its more than 10,000-square-foot indoor virtual reality complex; and its open-air laser tag arena, designed as the resurrected lost city of Atlantis. Guests will also enjoy a variety of entertainment including a performance of “Kinky Boots,” the Tony Award®-winning musical. Sponsorships and tickets range from $1,750 to $100,000. 100% of the proceeds raised from sponsorship sales and cruise revenue from this monumental event will fund Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s many positive programs which help children realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, Alex Rodriguez-Roig, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, Andy Stuart and City of Miami Mayor, Francis Suarez City of Miami Mayor, Francis Suarez and President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, Andy Stuart racing Go-Karts

  • Michael Buble Leans in with Love and Laughter

    Michael Buble’s first order of business when we began our conversation was to immediately put me at ease around his enormous celebrity. The multi-Grammy and multi-Juno Award (Canada’s answer to the Grammy awards) winning singer who sells out the world’s largest stadiums, has s old more than 60 million albums worldwide, and singlehandedly made us re-visit our love affair with the great American songbook, set out to calm my excitable sensibilities with his seamless charm and wit. Upon picking up his call, a woman came on the line asking me if I was ready to speak with Michael. Two seconds later Michael, himself, came on the line and opened with, "She doesn’t really work for me. I just have her do that to make me sound more important," as he let out a chuckle. My reply? "Well, too bad for me, I answer my own phone," and we shared a laugh. In reality, Buble’s music is important to millions around the world who glean such joy and comfort from his flawless interpretation of some of the most iconic music of the 20th century, as well as original music written and performed by Buble. His original works have swiftly gone on to achieve classic status in the soundtrack of our lives. The year 2019 marks a boon of personal and professional success, and a packed schedule for Buble. His family’s much publicized heartbreak as they fought for their son Noah, as he battled pediatric liver cancer, set Buble on a new course of humility which was evident throughout our conversation. Now, with Noah’s health much improved, Michael Buble re-emerged with a new album, aptly titled Love (or simply, the heart emoji) on which he collaborated with mega-music producer, David Foster; a sold-out worldwide tour and his seventh upcoming musical television special, set to air on NBC on March 20th. My conversation with Michael Buble is one of his most authentic and reflective, to date. We cover the subjects of parenthood, success, spirituality, love, humor, and of course, the music. Interview by Allison Kugel Allison Kugel: Hello Michael. How are you? Michael Buble: If you hear kids screaming the background, Oh My God, so sorry about that. My daughter is running around screaming. Allison Kugel: Aww, when I do my interviews from home, I have my nine-year-old running around in the background, so I get it! Michael Buble: Boy or a girl? Allison Kugel: A boy. Michael Buble: You're probably like, (whispering) “Shhh, Stop it (laughs).” Does he know the deal with what you do? Allison Kugel: He knows I interview people. It's funny, I had him with me one day for "Take Your Kids to Work Day." I was trying to impress him, saying how I interview all of these amazing people and showing him where my work is published, and his response was, "I'm bored." Michael Buble: (Laughs) My kids love it. They're actually coming with me now on tour. Allison Kugel: Is your wife on tour with you as well? Michael Buble: They all come along. I set it up so that they come on tour, and when my wife (Argentine actress, Luisana Lopilato) has a film, I schedule it so that for those weeks I take that time off and I take the kids on set to watch her. It's a lot of fun. Allison Kugel: I have to tell you, I was watching footage of your upcoming NBC special (airing Wednesday, March 20th, 10 pm ET/PT), and you always reduce me to tears. You probably hear stories like this all the time, but when my son was a newborn, I had a routine with him every night, where before I put him down in his crib, I would pick him up in my arms and slow dance with him to your music. When I hear Home or Quando Quando Quando, I just lose it, because I think back to that beautiful time. Michael Buble: That's great. He's your boyfriend. It sounds so strange to say that, and whenever I say that, people are like, "That sounds weird,” but it's not. Obviously, not in that way, but it is romantic. He's going to love you forever. You'll be the love of his life and he's the love of your life. Allison Kugel: I'm banking on it. Michael Buble: I love my boys and I'm close with my boys, but it's not the same as with my daughter. Everyone told me it would be different, and I was like, "No, no it won't be." And it's different. She looks at me with those big blue eyes and I'm toast. Allison Kugel: You must hear stories like mine all the time. Do people constantly share with you how your music has been weaved into their most important memories? Michael Buble: Oh, for sure. It allows me to have an even greater sense of fulfillment when people come up to me and tell me how my music has impacted or affected their lives. More than anything, I think I have had servicemen and servicewomen tell me that they've gone through scary things and been away for long amounts of time in places that were obviously not comfortable for them, and that songs like Home brought them a ton of peace and got them through a tough time. I think when people say things like that to you, as an artist, it gives you a sense of understanding that what you do matters. I don't mean “matters” in a sense of being more important than the jobs of other people. But when you're missing people and you're away from your own family, there is power in music. There is power in sharing songs like that and allowing people to interpret them in their own way. I've heard the same stories from people who have gone through terrible breakups and people who have been legitimately lonely. They've said to me, "The song Haven't Met You Yet is getting me through.” And then Christmas comes up and I'll hear from people that that's all their kids listen to in the car, or it makes them think of their grandfather who they lost. It's a testament to the power of music. Melody is the voice of God, I think. Allison Kugel: I'll tell you what I have always found fascinating about you, and I’m a fan of music from earlier times. I'm forever listening to music from the 1940s, 50s and 60s. What's so interesting about you is that you came along in the very early 2000s when everything was hip hop, and rap/rock. What made you believe that you could even break through as somebody who was crooning these songs from a bygone era? Michael Buble: It was probably stupidity (laughs). I mean, thinking that I might have success was probably naiveté. But honest to God, I think I was blinded by the love of the music. And by the way, I love all kinds of music. I love rock, R & B and rap. For me, if it's good, it's good. It doesn't matter who did it or where it came from. I hoped that I could trust my instincts. Allison Kugel: I’ve been listening to this author and speaker named Dr. Joe Dispenza. He studies the patterns of the human brain and how we create our own reality. He essentially talks about how anybody who has ever achieved something great, has been able to believe in a vision and believe in a life for themselves that they couldn’t’t yet perceive with their physical senses. When I read that you, from the age of two, knew you were going to be a singer, slept with your bible at night and prayed for it, and you held strong to that vision for all of those years before it actually materialized in your life, I put you in that great category. Does that make sense? Michael Buble: Yeah, it does, and there’s a few people like Eckhart Tolle with The Power of Now, and some of these other philosophers who also talk about that. There is a Canadian writer [Malcolm Gladwell], he wrote a book called The Outliers. His whole premise was that to truly become great at something, you need to put in ten thousand hours of work. And if you find anyone who’s become truly great at what they do, they have put in that amount of time. There are little parts of what you were talking about that mix with the practical application of doing things enough and focusing enough. You learn by osmosis and your experience helps you to grow. Then by the time you get your opportunity, you’re ready. I think that probably had a lot to do with it for me. Number one, I loved it. I had a passion for the music and the songs, and all of that. But I did the work; I practiced, I sang, and I studied. I took it all in and I digested it as much as possible and downloaded it as much as possible in every kind of genre. I get what you’re saying. You’re talking about visualizing. I have a friend who tells me often that he used to walk down the street and say to himself, “I have a million dollars.” Not, “I want a million dollars,” but, “I have a million dollars; I am successful.” Allison Kugel: You’re living it and believing it, rather than wishing for it. Michael Buble: Yes, but this is a difficult conversation, because I think for people who have had the success and who have done that, they can confidently say to you, “Yes, it works. It worked for me, I did that.” For most of the people who don’t have that, I think they look at it as pish posh. Allison Kugel: I think people afraid to relinquish their faith over to something that may leave them empty handed. It’s the fear of, well, if I really invest myself in this process and I really believe, and it doesn’t materialize in my life, I’ll be devastated. Therefore, I’m going to remain skeptical. Michael Buble: There’s times where I think to myself, “My God, I worked at visualizing and praying and wanting, and putting out all of that stuff to the universe, and it worked.” But then there’s a lot of times where I have to say to myself that I was just so lucky, so lucky. I mean, a million dominos had to fall in the most perfect way for this to have happened in my life. The question that I really ask myself is, if I had to do it all over again, would I be brave enough? Allison Kugel: Mmm, okay. I’ll ask you the question. Knowing everything you now know about the music industry, about the odds, about everything you’re aware of; if you had to start from square one, would you have the courage to do it all over again? Michael Buble: No. Allison Kugel: You don’t think so? Michael Buble: I don’t think so. Allison Kugel: Wow. Well thank God that’s not an option! Michael Buble: It’s a hard question to think about, because reality doesn’t come into it. I came home yesterday with my wife and we had to take our son to his checkup, the scans and everything (Buble is talking about his son Noah, who is currently in remission from pediatric liver cancer). We take him every three months for checkups, and it’s really scary. My wife and I actually talked about this and we said, “My God, look at what we did.” Here we were, she was twenty-three years old and I was thirty-two. We met in Argentina and we fell in love. Everyone told us that it was impossible. They told us not to do it, because it was too far away, the whole long-distance relationship thing. And we did it. We got married. Everyone said, “That’s crazy. That’s not going to work. And whatever you do, don’t have kids, because that’ll be murder.” And then we had kids. And then there’s what happened to our family (referencing son Noah’s cancer diagnosis). One of the first things a doctor told me at one of the hospitals we’d gone to, was to stay strong and help each other through this. A friend of ours, when we had asked why the doctors keep telling us that, this friend of ours who works with families going through things like this, said, that something like 92% of couples who go through this… Allison Kugel: Get divorced… Michael Buble: Get divorced. And many of the 8% who don’t, have [more] children. And of course, my wife and I thought here we are with a beautiful daughter. We were in the car yesterday and I looked at her, and said, “Would you do it all over again?” She then answered, “Of course I would do it all over again. I wouldn’t want anything different. You guys are the greatest joy of my life.” But then my question to her was, “But would you be brave enough to do it all over again?” And then she said, "I don’t know.” And I would have to say the same thing. I don’t know. Allison Kugel: Any of us could say that. It’s like when you have a baby. You bring that baby home from the hospital, and the thought that goes through your mind is that you are going to give this kid a perfect existence, and you’re going to shelter him or her from any pain or discomfort. And then life happens, and you feel completely out of control because you realize that you don’t have the power to completely shield them from the pain and discomfort of life. Michael Buble: And you don’t have the power to shield them from yourself. For sure, I thought to myself, “He’s going to be better than I am!” I am so flawed. I’m so flawed and so impatient, and there are so many things about me that I don’t like or that I wish I could improve on. And then you go, “Oh my God, he’s acting exactly like me.” Allison Kugel: You do your best and nobody gets through life without bumps and bruises. Turning things over to the enormity of your career, when you’re on that stage looking out over the massive crowd of 20,000 or 30,000 people who are there to watch you perform, do you ever have an out-of-body experience, like you’re looking at this famous guy singing his heart out on stage and you’re just like, “How did I get here?!” Michael Buble: It’s weird, I used to [feel like that] years ago. I don’t anymore. It’s really strange to say this, but after what I’ve gone through and what my family has gone through, I actually talk about it during my shows. I feel so deeply connected to all those beautiful souls in the audience; I don’t feel there is a difference between us. The truth is, they’re singing just as much as I am. We laugh together, we dance together, and we cry to together. The truth is, I would never have gotten through what I got through without them. I don’t care what people think of me. My goal in life is to be kind, and to do what I do with integrity, and just to know myself. But I’ll never use the word “fan.” I think it’s a shitty word. Allison Kugel: It is a shitty word. Michael Buble: It’s short for “fanatical,” and I think that’s negative. I don’t think these are fanatics. I think these are beautiful human beings who need as much love, and who give as much love, as anybody else. When I’m standing there on stage, it’s emotional for me. Sometimes I can control that emotion and sometimes I can’t. But you’re asking me how I feel, and it’s overwhelming. I feel overwhelmed… and grateful. I didn’t know if I was ever going to come back. Allison Kugel: When you took that hiatus to deal with your son’s health, you really thought that could be it? Michael Buble: Yeah. Allison Kugel: What was the impetus for you to come back? Michael Buble: He was better. We didn’t know how it was going to turn out. My heart was broken, I don’t know. It wasn’t that I ever fell out of love with music. I just didn’t know if I had it in me to go out there and be joyful. It just wasn’t something I could turn on. Allison Kugel: And you returned with an album dedicated to love. The album’s title is a heart emoji, and features some of the most beautiful love songs. Is that because you were so filled with love and gratitude for your son’s healing? Michael Buble: It’s because I was in a bubble, looking out at the world, and I saw a lot of negative things happening around the world. I realized that I had an opportunity to put beautiful things out there. Allison Kugel: Which is so important, because we need as many people out there as possible lifting collective consciousness. Michael Buble: Sometimes I feel like I’m just one small person, but I feel like there is a lot of power that one person can generate. We can all make a difference, and it usually comes in those random acts of kindness and putting love out there. I felt that if I didn’t do something that was being true to myself and true to how I felt about what the world needed, then I was one of the assholes that was making the world worse. I sat with my producer, David Foster, who had bene retired. And he wasn’t going back. This was a year before we ever got into the studio. I said, “Are you ever going to work again?” He said, “No, I don’t think so. I love being retired. I don’t think I could ever go back in the studio. What about you?” I said, “David, if I ever go back, I just want it to be joy. I want it to be bliss, and I want to work with people I love, put out beautiful music and make people fall in love.” I think both of us in that moment had this epiphany. After that day, he said to me, “Well, Mike, man, if I ever come back, it would be with you.” And then a year later we found ourselves in the studio doing it. Allison Kugel: What do you think you are here in this life as Michael Buble to learn? Michael Buble: Listen, I don’t know yet. I’m still learning a lot. What scares me is I’ve learned so much more in the past five years than I had in all my previous years combined. The reason I am reticent to give you an answer is because I can’t imagine what I will learn in another five. What I’ve learned is how much I don’t know. Life moves quickly, and… I think I sound like Ferris Bueller right now (laughs). Allison Kugel: (Laughs) I was just thinking that! Michael Buble: (Laughs) I think just waking up in the morning and focusing on being kind. It sounds weird, but just be kind, be loving, forgive and try to get through this very short life. And especially when you have kids, you hope your actions are louder than your words. Allison Kugel: Dare I now ask, what you feel you are here to teach? Michael Buble: I do have an idea, but it’s really personal to me and I don’t want to get preachy. But I do, and I think you do to. I can hear it in the way you speak. I think you have a good, solid idea of what you are doing here. Allison Kugel: I’ve been studying this stuff for quite some time. I hope I don’t sound too airy fairy. Michael Buble: It’s okay to be airy fairy. I have my faith and I try never to put it in people’s faces, because there’s a lot of people who don’t believe the same things I do, and that’s okay I don’t know who’s right, I really don’t. I can keep it simple and say I don’t know what there is or what there isn’t, but I feel in some way we are all connected. I know that each one of us gets to play a part in bringing goodness and humanity into the world. I feel like sometimes, because of the job I have, it can be magnified. If I can do that as best as I can, that can be my legacy. Michael Buble’s seventh musical television special will air Wednesday, March 20th at 10 PM ET/PT on NBC. Buble’s tenth studio album, Love [illustrated with a simple heart emoji], is out now. Visit MichaelBuble.com/tour or TicketMaster.com for information and tickets for his worldwide tour. Michael Buble Photos courtesy of Evaan Kheraj. Allison Kugel is a syndicated entertainment columnist, and author of the book, Journaling Fame: A memoir of a life unhinged and on the record available on Amazon, and owner of communications firm, Full Scale Media. Follow her on Instagram @theallisonkugel and at AllisonKugel.com.

  • A Style Mark for the Future: Rossinavi & Fulvio de Simoni’s 50M Infinity

    Rossinavi is proud to present Infinity, a brand new yacht concept which was recently unveiled in occasion of the upcoming edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show. Infinity made its debut in collaboration with global leader Camper & Nicholsons at the dealer’s stand in Palm Beach. Infinity is a proposal conceived by Rossinavi’s COO Federico Rossi with the objective to create a boat concept that starts from a simple sharp line that connects two windows; one looking out into the horizon and the other one pointing towards the bow into the beach club and owner’s entertaining area. With exteriors designed by Italian architect Fulvio De Simoni who is also responsible for the full custom interiors, Infinity features Rossinavi’s typical sporty lines for a high performance boat. Fast displacement hull, charming lines, and wide outdoor areas on the upper deck are the signature of this design. “With Infinity we wanted to overcome the challenges of allowing wide common areas for entertaining within a possibly limiting sporty design. The sporting spirit of the project, nevertheless, maintains Rossinavi’s high standards in terms of comfort and sea attitude,” says Federico. Click to view larger image > The fast displacement hull allows to reach over 20 knots of speed preserving at the same time very limited consumption at low speeds, as in a displacement boat. Infinity’s high stability also in rough seas allows to have the owner cabin in the upper floor of the boat. Internal noise levels within Infinity are extremely low and far exceed the values of similar classic displacement boats. The versatility of Infinity is also evident from its hulls thought both for transoceanic navigation as well as shallow waters, thanks to its draft between 7 and 8 feet. “Together with Rossinavi, we have analyzed which could be a style mark for the future. Infinity defines a new sportive and elegant design with very strong character that links together boats between 40 and 67 meters. We realized that there was a gap in the market for this particular boat concept and decided to develop Infinity. This design range will include four boats; four different experiences out in the sea,” says Fulvio. Click to view larger images > INFINITY SPECIFICATIONS Length overall: 40.00m / 50.00m / 60.00m / 67.00m Exterior Design: Fulvio de Simoni Interior Design:  Fulvio de Simoni LEARN MORE ROSSINAVI The Rossinavi brand was founded in 2007 upon the legacy of expert welders Fratelli Rossi (Rossi Brothers) who had established a reputation for high-quality metal construction of fishing boat hulls from 1980. Rossinavi is known to be the Italian leader in global luxury yacht manufacturing from 40-70 meters in length. FULVIO DE SIMONI Fulvio De Simoni began his career as a naval design architect in Milan in the early 70s. In 1983, he established Italprojects, a company specializing in the development of high technology projects in the naval sector with previous collaborations with brands like, Pershing, Antago, Mochi Craft, Ilver, Gianetti, Raffaelli. CAMPER & NICHOLSONS Camper & Nicholsons is the global leader in all luxury yachting activities, specializing in the sale, purchase, charter, marketing, management, and construction of the finest yachts in the world. By Miami Living Staff, Images by Rossinavi

  • MOCA’s South Florida Cultural Consortium Exhibition Opening Reception

    The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) celebrated the opening of the South Florida Cultural Consortium Exhibition, which presents works by artists exclusively from South Florida. MOCA enlisted Amy Galpin, chief curator of the Frost Art Museum, to curate this dynamic exhibition that was made possible in cooperation with Miami-Dade County’s Department of Cultural Affairs. MOCA was packed with art aficionados who browsed the exhibition while enjoying cocktails and canapés. Guests had the opportunity to meet and greet with Collection Focus: Works on Paper from the 1960s – 1980s curator Elizabeth Shannon, South Florida Cultural Consortium Exhibition curator Amy Galpin as well as the South Florida Cultural Consortium’s exhibiting artists. MOCA Executive Director Chana Sheldon was joined by MOCA Chairman William Lehman Jr. and his wife, Shirley Lehman, MOCA’s Board of Trustees Clark Reynolds, Marc Napolitano and Ruby Moise, Vice Mayor Carol Keys, the Green Family Foundation’s Executive Director Mireille Louis Charles, Kathryn Mikesell, Gary Ressler, Suzanne Delehanty, Perez Art Museum Curator Rene Morales, Art in Public Places curator Amanda Sanfilippo and Rosie Gordon Wallace. Amy Galpin, Chana Sheldon, Kathryn Mikesell and Cathy Leff Riccardo Di Capua, Bill Lehman, Shirley Lehman, Fanny Hanono & Gabriel Lori Ferreli, Dainy Tapia, Edison Penafiel & Suzanne Delehanty Katrina Sarah Miller & Rosemarie Brown Vice Mayor Carol Keys & Chana Sheldon Laury Kelly & Nellie Appleby Photo Credit: WorldRedEye.com & Daniel Bock Photography

  • Grand Opening Event of Dr. Roberta Del Campo’s New Facility

    Miami’s top dermatologist, Dr. Roberta Del Campo, opened her new stateof- the-art facility. Designed by Wade Hallock of Hallock Design Group, the new facility includes six treatment rooms offering customized skincare regimens, and treatments of acne, rashes and skin cancers, in addition to advanced services such as The SaltFacial, V-Carbon Facial, Microneedling Vampire Facial, Aerolase, TruSculptiD and more. Click below to launch slideshow > For more info, visit www.delcampoderm.com. Address: 1801 NE 123rd St, #312, North Miami, FL 33181 By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Roberta Del Campo

  • Bites, Brews, and Tunes: Head to Alpharetta, Georgia!

    Food, and beer, and music, oh my! Alpharetta, Georgia is quickly becoming one of the top destinations in the southeast for that precise trifecta, adding up to one awesome weekend getaway. With over 200 dining options, from chef-driven restaurants to locally-owned eateries, Alpharetta does not disappoint the palate. From savory pork at Loyal Q and brew to a mouthwatering steak at Cabernet Steakhouse, there is something to choose from in just about every imaginable type of cuisine. Locals love the beet, barley, and black bean burger at Coalition Food & Beverage. Find coast-fresh seafood without leaving Alpharetta at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. Calling all craft beer connoisseurs! Alpharetta has an array of brew selections to choose from during your weekend. Check out Alpharetta’s first brewery, Jekyll Brewing, for a plethora of hoppy brews that will even make the pickiest beer aficionados smile. Hit Currahee Brewing Company next for the best in German and Belgium-style beers, including a crisp Belgium golden ale, hoppy German lager and a rich coffee stout. Want to try a flight of beers? Stop by Barleygarden Kitchen & Craft Bar at Avalon, where they have over 60 rotating beers on tap. Located in the heart of Downtown Alpharetta, Truck & Tap offers a rotating lineup of brews and food trucks, so every day is a new experience – and flavor. Alpharetta has quite the blossoming music scene. Cozy up and be entertained in a private acoustic “living room” setting at The Velvet Note. Want an outdoor performance? Catch a show from today’s leading artists at the 12,000-capacity Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. Bring a blanket and a picnic to enjoy free, live, family-friendly performances at Brooke Street Park’s Summer Concert Series from May to September. Unwind at Avalon Nights Live, featuring free live music in The Plaza every Friday beginning in April and running until October. Kick back and relax with tunes and your own personal picnic at Matilda’s. Enjoy an incredible night of live music at Chukkar Farm with some of the best performing songwriters in the country. Most of the annual spring and summer festivals in Alpharetta also feature this perfect trio of food, beer and music. Every Thursday evening from April through October lends itself to Alpharetta’s Food Truck Alley. This weekly mini-food jubilee hosts six to eight local food trucks in downtown for a night of high-quality, quick service meals prepared with artisanal flare. Live music and libations are the cherry on top of a fun and food-filled event that is sure to please both your crew and your palate. The month of May marks the return of the foodie’s go-to festival, Taste of Alpharetta. On May 2, 2019, from 5 pm -10 pm, the annual event will celebrate the city’s vibrant food community through cooking demos, culinary collaborations, and tasting tents galore. Now in its 29th year, the Taste of Alpharetta boasts an unforgettable array of culinary magic throughout the area’s charming downtown while featuring entertainment from local artists and craft brews from home-grown vendors. Click below to launch slideshow > The city’s Brew Moon Fest is a chill way to imbibe while immersing yourselves in the local culture. As the sun goes down on June 1, 2019, the Brew Moon Fest transforms Downtown Alpharetta into a tasty and sudsy street party complete with live music courtesy of local bands. Bust out your best dance moves and buy your tickets now. Learn more and map out your Alpharetta experience at awesomealpharetta.com. By Miami Living, Image courtesy of Alpharetta Board of Tourism

  • A Luxury Duffle for an Everyday Weekend: Duffle Bag Willow by Buckle & Seam

    After being impressed by the handmade quality of Buckle & Seam’s Ralph portfolio and its quirky customization, we had the opportunity to check out the Duffle Bag Willow from the European bag makers. With enough space for an extended weekend vacation, the Duffle Bag Willow shines with quality and craftsmanship. Available in all leather or canvas and leather varieties, there is definitely a Duffel Bag Willow to fit your personal style. The navy waxed canvas looks sharp and timeless with its vegetable tanned cow leather frame and handles. The waxed canvas also cuts down on weight, which can be appreciated when lugging around the Willow via the included detachable shoulder strap. Regardless of which bag you choose, the leather is top quality, extra thick, and ethically sourced from Pakistan. The cow hide leather is paired with all brass hardware for this winning combination. Buckle & Seam had more than looks in mind when they created the Duffle Bag Willow. They included a wide, open design to make packing and unpacking extra easy. The YKK metal zipper extends about two thirds of the way down each end, allowing it to be opened up for full access. This makes moving stacks of your chosen accoutrements in and out of the bag a breeze, and is a feature that should really be on more duffle bags. Opening the bag wide is also the best time to appreciate the wonderful interior lining on the Duffle Bag Willow. Depending on the bag, there are multiple fabric options with which to line your Willow. From simple solids to quirky patterns, it’s a nice touch to make the Willow your own. And if you want to take it to the next level, Buckle & Seam offers monogram services to further personalize the bag. Given that the Willow will be around for a while, it’s not a bad option. The interior of the Willow has a few more leather accents in the way of pen and business card holders alongside a leather phone pocket. These touches are tiny, and don’t detract from the generous size of the Willow’s interior, but they may be handy depending on your use case. Personally, I like to just open that zipper all the way up, admire my striped lining, and throw in my weekend wardrobe with no regard for pockets or pens. Whether bursting at the seams (guilty as charged) or with room to spare, the Willow is comfortable to carry. The leather straps keep their form and feel great, while the canvas shoulder strap features a generous shoulder pad to ease the load. The reinforced bottom maintains the bag’s form without being bulky, and six brass feet across the bottom keep the leather and canvas off the floor. The Duffle Bag Willow from Buckle & Seam is an amazingly sharp and functional weekender for anyone on the go. Its lightweight, top grade materials, and wide open design will have you reaching for it every weekend, and its quirky personalization options are the icing on this weekender cake. For more information, visit: www.buckleandseam.com Story by Thomas Bender

  • Miami Open Opens With Strong Player Fields

    The 2019 Miami Open presented by Itaú will host one of the seasons strongest men’s and women’s player fields, including 8 past champions and 19 players who have combined to win 109 career Grand Slam singles titles. ​ The 2019 Miami Open presented by Itaú will make its debut at Hard Rock Stadium March 18-31, and fans will have the opportunity to see one of the best player fields in tennis at its new lifestyle and entertainment venue. This year’s extraordinary lineup features 19 players who have combined to win 109 career Grand Slam singles titles including all-time record holders Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Reigning Australian Open champions, and the world’s No. 1 ranked players, Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka top one of the strongest ATP and WTA tournament draws of 2019. Overall, each of the top 79 ranked men and 76 ranked women have entered to compete in Miami. Federer and Djokovic lead a men’s field that includes 17-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal, three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka, and former US Open champions Juan Martin del Potro and Marin Cilic, along with defending Miami Open champion John Isner. The player field also boasts the next generation of ATP stars including World No. 3 Alexander Zverev, Australian Open semifinalist Stefanos Tsitsipas, American Frances Tiafoe and Australian Nick Kyrgios. The women’s field is even more impressive. Osaka, winner of the last two Grand Slam singles titles, leads a field that includes 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams and defending Miami Open champion Sloane Stephens. Fans also will have the opportunity to see seven-time Grand Slam Champion Venus Williams, five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova, three-time Grand Slam winner Angelique Kerber, two-time Grand Slam winner Garbiñe Muguruza, two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, reigning French Open champion Simona Halep, 2018 Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki and 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko. The player field however is just part of the story. Tournament Owner IMG and Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross partnered to keep the Miami Open in Miami and have worked together to build a permanent world-class tennis facility that will provide an elevated fan experience while incorporating a unique Miami look and feel. The improved amenities will allow the tournament to host a true lifestyle and entertainment event featuring the best in tennis, art, food and music. Tickets to the 2019 Miami Open are on sale now and available by phone at 305-943-6736 or online at www.miamiopen.com. Individual session tickets start at just $28 so get your tickets today. Ticket packages, group programs, and luxury hospitality offerings also are available. Qualifying rounds will be March 18-19 and will determine 12 additional slots in each singles draw. The Miami Open also will award wildcards to five men and eight women. The women’s main draw begins on Tuesday, March 19, followed by the first round of the men’s main draw on Wednesday, March 20. ​

  • Miami Open: Sunday, March 24 Schedule & Results

    To purchase tickets, go to www.MiamiOpen.com or call 305-943-6736. MIAMI OPEN PRESENTED BY ITAU ORDER OF PLAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019 STADIUM start 12:00 noon ATP - A. Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) vs [7] J. Isner (USA) Not Before 2:00 pm WTA - P. Hercog (SLO) vs [2] S. Halep (ROU) ATP - [1] N. Djokovic (SRB) vs F. Delbonis (ARG) Not Before 7:30 pm WTA - T. Maria (GER) vs [4] S. Stephens (USA) Not Before 9:00 pm ATP - [27] N. Kyrgios (AUS) vs D. Lajovic (SRB) GRANDSTAND start 12:00 noon WTA - Y. Wang (CHN) vs [25] D. Collins (USA) ATP - [12] M. Raonic (CAN) vs [19] K. Edmund (GBR) Not Before 4:00 pm WTA - [14] D. Kasatkina (RUS) vs V. Williams (USA) WTA - [5] Ka. Pliskova (CZE) vs A. Cornet (FRA) Not Before 7:00 pm ATP - [11] B. Coric (CRO) vs J. Chardy (FRA) COURT 1 start 11:00 am ATP - M. Gonzalez (ARG) / H. Zeballos (ARG) vs [4] J. Cabal (COL) / R. Farah (COL) Not Before 12:00 noon ATP - [22] R. Bautista Agut (ESP) vs [15] F. Fognini (ITA) ATP - [17] N. Basilashvili (GEO) vs R. Haase (NED) ATP - H. Hurkacz (POL) vs [Q] F. Auger-Aliassime (CAN) WTA - [6] S. Stosur (AUS) / S. Zhang (CHN) vs L. Kichenok (UKR) / N. Kichenok(UKR) BUTCH BUCHHOLZ start 11:00 am ATP - F. Lopez (ESP) / M. Lopez (ESP) vs I. Dodig (CRO) / E. Roger-Vasselin (FRA) Not Before 12:30 pm ATP - R. Bopanna (IND) / D. Shapovalov (CAN) vs [7] M. Granollers (ESP) / N. Mektic(CRO) WTA - Y. Putintseva (KAZ) vs [11] A. Sevastova (LAT) WTA - [16] E. Mertens (BEL) vs M. Vondrousova (CZE) ATP - R. Ram (USA) / J. Salisbury (GBR) vs J. Isner (USA) / S. Querrey (USA) COURT 6 start 11:00 am WTA - D. Jurak (CRO) / R. Olaru (ROU) vs L. Arruabarrena (ESP) / H. Watson (GBR) Not Before 1:00 pm WTA - [1] B. Krejcikova (CZE) / K. Siniakova (CZE) or [WC] V. Azarenka (BLR) / A. Barty (AUS) vs A. Krunic (SRB) / A. Panova (RUS) ATP - [6] R. Klaasen (RSA) / M. Venus (NZL) vs M. Middelkoop (NED) / D. Schwartzman (ARG) ATP - W. Koolhof (NED) / S. Tsitsipas (GRE) vs [2] J. Murray (GBR) / B. Soares (BRA) WTA - A. Rosolska (POL) / Z. Yang (CHN) or K. Flipkens (BEL) / J. Larsson (SWE) vs [5] G. Dabrowski (CAN) / Y. Xu (CHN)

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