2020 Winter Palm Beach

EDITOR & PUBLISHER

Rebeca Herrero

CREATIVE DIRECTORS

Hagar Moussali, Carmen Jimenez

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Charlotte Hardy, Yana Kaminska

CREATIVE CONTRIBUTOR & PHOTOGRAPHER

Gabriel Barreto, Julio Mendez, Cesar Montano

EDITOR-AT-LARGE

Rosanna Perez

SPECIAL THANKS TO Katia Graytok, Thierry Chaunu

SOCIETY EDITOR

Esther Herrero

ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Christian Renait

BEAUTY STYLIST

Michelle Lelia

PHOTOGRAPHY

New York and South Florida

Dutch Doscher, Eglys Koelig, Jim Derks, Pedro Barboza, Malena Vazquez

CONTRIBUTORS

Miguel Sarmiento, Candida Portugues

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The IssueStyle2020

A letter from the editor

What a year 2020 has been? No one expected the world changing as it did last year. Are we ready to receive 2021? Of course, we are. We have had ups and downs; fear has taken ahold of our safety net and we had to rethink our entire lives. Creative people were put on hold, but this moment of pause served a greater purpose, reflection on our duties and what we needed to change to adapt.

Do we need to rethink our approach on food, life, and our daily routines? Definitely. In this issue we had the opportunity to create a wonderful photo shoot with the celebrated chef Todd English. He lives in Vegas but flew to NYC in the summer to be able to do this. We had a wonderful time and we got to know the chef a little bit more. His pursuits on global branding, his desire to help people also impressed us.

Same with the wonderful women we have included: Smilka Melgoza, Karin Figueora Cisneros, Gabriela Rachadell de Delgado, Marile Lopez, Karelia Martinez Carbonell, Raquel Watters, Jani Bonatti, Sally Kimball, Barbara Gilbert, Jean Shafiroff, the women from the Hamptons, Manhattan, and also great men.

Kyle Wool who put together the list of stylish men was another key player in this issue. He shares the cover of New York City with Anthony Hayes, another young philanthropist who is making a big difference. Thierry Chaunu and Katia Graytok were key in making the shoot at Merakia bar a big success.

Also special thanks to Braman’s GM Mike Rodriguez for allowing us to do photo sessions at Braman in Miami. This was the year we also thought about the children in the world. In 2019, thanks to power players in Miami like Raul Alarcon, Oscar Haza, Tomasito Regalado, Cheryl Womack, and Manuel Herrero (my dad), we were able to raise money for UNICEF and the Children of Venezuela. It felt incredible. This year we are fundraising for the Polo School. The celebrated chef Todd English will host a special dinner aptly titled: “Polo Under the Stars”. It will be an interesting year for creative people, and we are sure to welcome 2021 with open arms.

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How rock formations became art through the lens of Ratazzi.

Priscilla Rattazzi was born in Rome, Italy and came to the United States in the early seventies. She studied photography at Sarah Lawrence College, and later worked as an assistant to photographer Hiro. Throughout the eighties, Priscilla worked as a fashion and portrait photographer in New York. Her work appeared in Brides, Self, Redbook, New York and The New York Times Magazine. In Italy, her work appeared in Vogue Italia, Donna and Amica.

“HOODOOLAND” is a series of photographs of rock formations taken in 2018-2019 around Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Southern Utah.

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Award-winning aerial photographer Brad Walls, also known as Bradscanvas, has released a brand new body of work titled “ballerine de l'air” (Ballerina from the air), just in time for World Ballet day, inviting audiences to experience yet another fresh and intimate perspective, this time into the captivating beauty of Ballet. Initially inspired by an image by Olive Cotton, “Teacup ballet”, Walls began exploring the concept in early 2020, pinning ideas to a virtual inspiration board that

consisted of shadows, shapes and tutus, stating that “Most people had seen Ballet photographed traditionally... and while those photos are undeniably beautiful, wanted to rewrite the composition, purely focusing on the unique shapes and shadows of the art form.” Montana Rubin, a member of the corps de ballet (body of the ballet) within the prestigious Australian Ballet photographed by Rubin. Brad Walls, Aerial Photographer bradscanvas.com | IG: @bradscanvas

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process and his ability to tackle some of the most important issues we face as a society today. We’re proud to represent an artist who’s always willing to push the envelope, think outside the box and embrace groundbreaking ways to showcase his art."

Jacquelin Napal / Owner, Art Angels Gallery, 9020 Beverly Blvd, Unit B, West Hollywood, CA 90048 (www.artangels.net / @art_angels).

As much as any other artist whose work takes on denial and neglect, David Wojnarowicz used his unique skills as a writer, painter, and thinker to give voice to queer rights at a critical time in U.S. history. In this collage-like yet incisive exploration of his life, Chris McKim deftly mixes his paintings, photos, films, old answering-machine messages, and recorded conversations with recollections from friends, relatives, curators, critics, colleagues, and siblings. McKim traces Wojnarowicz’s life, from his toxic New Jersey upbringing to his “making it” in the New York art scene, and beyond. As New York City became the epicenter of the AIDS crisis, Wojnarowicz's art became angrier and more outspoken, and his powerful, unapologetic way of seeing the world made an impact that greatly contributed toward gay rights. Wojnarowicz, a victim of AIDS, passed away in 1992 at age 37, but as this film attests, his uncompromising work and attitude still carry great relevance.

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The Southampton based art collector Rick Friedman presented a virtual art fairThe Hamptons Virtual Art Fair (HVAF). The 3D virtual art fair highlighted more than 70 galleries and over 300 notable artists. The event presented an opportunity for dealers to reach art collectors all over the world. The art works offered ranges from $4000 to $10000 -

$50000. It also offered museum quality pieces that go for hundreds of thousands into the millions.

Friedman is also the founder of Art Hamptons, an art fair that he sold in 2015. He is usually working alongside art curator and educator Cindy Lou Wakefield (pictured with Friendman). For more information go to: www. hamptonvirtualartfair.com

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DEDE GOTTHELF OWNER AND MANAGER OF THE SOUTHAMPTON INN

Dede Gotthelf’s style is a throw-back to the simple, casual, comfortable days of old. Gotthelf,who also goes by her married name of Moan, is the owner of Southampton Inn. She is frequently seen in black or tan jeans, paired with a top from Southampton boutiques such as Dazzle,Gretchen Scott, Xanadu, and Fandango. During the colder months, you may find her enveloped in

luxurious cashmere from the Cashmere Store and Tenet.

Gotthelf is active in the Southampton community and sits on the board of the Southampton History Museum and Pianofest of the Hamptons, and is part of the Southampton Village Business Revitalization Committee. This year she contributed towards the purchase of respirators, and donated a Sterile-Bright™ UVC–Ozone lamp to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (and purchased three for the Southampton Inn) to assist cleaning protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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LISA MAYSONET GLOBAL LUXURY REAL ESTATE EXPERT

How would you describe your style? Sophisticated yet playful. Thoughts on the Hamptons and why people are flocking there? People now more than ever are redesigning their lifestyle to include a more inclusive work from home environment, space to entertain, and develop a more all-inclusive lifestyle for the whole family. The Hamptons offers space, outdoor activities, and the close proximity to the city makes the Hamptons a desired work playground.

I have continued to be active in supporting the Covenant House for the Homeless Youth. It has always been my passion to keep the youth safe, sound, and healthy so that continues. God’s Love, We deliver provides nutritious food to the medically ill who cannot provide for themselves especially during this pandemic.

MARIA FISHEL PHILANTHROPIST AND ARTS PATRON

Maria Fishel’s style is sexy, young, and inspiring. As longtime prominent residents in the Hamptons, Maria and her husband Kenneth hosted many of the charity galas on their Bridgehampton estate property. Her own foundation, Fishel Family Charitable Foundation Inc. is a testament of her efforts to create an impact in society. Her mission is to eradicate cancer by supporting The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation event aptly titled “Hamptons Happening”, among others.

LEESA ROWLAND ACTRESS AND PHILANTHROPIST

ANN LIGUORI AWARD-WINNING SPORTS TALK SHOW HOST

My taste in style is ‘classic’ on and off the golf course: the highest-quality fabrics, solid colors normally, styles that are timeless. Comfortable, versatile, classy. I’m a Brand Ambassador for Movetes.com, luxury golf apparel that looks great both on the course and while having lunch with friends. I wear shoes from royalabartross. com, gorgeous Italian soft leather ... And I compliment all my outfits with pieces from my Dunejewelry.com collaboration, the Hamptons Rope Collection, with sand incorporated in each piece from a special memory at a beach or golf resort.

MARIA VAN VLODROP CEO AND FOUNDER OF MVVO ART

My style is best described as trendy chic. I like to pick up on-trend items at boutiques in Hamptons villages. I enjoy the many local Hamptons restaurants and order in often, specially from Eatalyathome, my all-time favorite. Art brings everyone together! I am proud that we integrated a City Harvest fundraiser into our 2020 show and our winner was awarded a specialty Clio for contemporary art.

MvVO ART- AD ART SHOW celebrates the artists of Advertising—today’s Warhols. We launched at Sotheby’s in 2018 and then moved to the Oculus at the Westfield WTC, with NBCUniversal, our presenting sponsor.

Our virtual gallery on Artsy features over 150 artists and can be accessed via www.mvvoart.com

love to shop in New York City! My style is tailored and classic, but I love to add in little pops of the whimsical. We’ve been spending most of our time during the pandemic in the Hamptons and we’ve really enjoyed it. We’ve put together a great vegan outreach program for Animal Ashram as well as finding fabulous fosters for so many animals. finished my new book The Charisma Factor which will be released March 30, 2021.

SHANNON WILLEY DESIGNER & OWNER OF SEA GREEN DESIGNS

celebrate coastal style in my everyday life, as well as my work. shop local and use local work rooms, plus make sustainably made products. I’m also a volunteer of the village Business Revitalization Committee since it began in October of 2019, because we were seeing so many vacancies, and felt if we could focus on all of the amazing attributes Southampton Village had. It has worked wonders!

SHAFIROFF

Modern Philanthropist and Fashion Icon takes on a New Venture - a TV Show!

Style Icon and philanthropist Jean Shafiroff has taken on a new role, this time as producer and host of a dynamic television show highlighting the work of actors, artists, heads of charities and even a US presidential candidate.

The weekly show, “Successful Philanthropy,” airs four times each week on LTV in East Hampton and is also available on their YouTube channel as well as on Jean Shafiroff’s YouTube channel.   The show also airs in New York City each Friday night at 8:30PM on Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) TV: Spectrum  Channels 34 and 1995, Verizon/FiOS 33 and  RCNchannel  82. In  January 2021, it is slated to open in additional markets .

It’s an exciting venture for Jean. “I’ve always loved the idea of hosting a TV show and when the pandemic came along, the timing especially seemed right for a program about philanthropy,” she says. The people I have met and the work they do is fascinating. My show is designed to motivate others - and also to create a little buzz and news!”

Fascinating personalities; a budding Kelly Ripa

Like a budding Kelly Ripa, Jean strives to bring a wide variety of intriguing personalities to viewers, reflecting her personality, her interest in people and hearing their stories, and her love of helping others.

Independent-party presidential candidate Brock Pierce, an entrepreneur, cryptocurrency pioneer, and philanthropist, has been a guest.  Supermodel Carol Alt has taped an episode  and Dan Gasby, widower of the beloved restaurateur B. Smith, stirred up a flurry of press attention when he revealed on the show that he had broken off his relationship with ex-girlfriend Alex Lerner.

Emmy-nominated “ER” star Gloria Reuben is set to appear in January. Human rights activist Kerry Kennedy  did a zoom interview to talk about this year’s Robert F. Kennedy Human Right’s “Ripple of Hope Awards”, which took place in December and whose honorees  included Dr. Anthony Fauci and Colin Kaepernick, among others. Many CEOs of local, national and international charities have also appeared on the show.

“The television series is giving me a new platform for sure,” says Jean, known as the first lady of philanthropy, “but it also gives those I bring on the show an entirely new  platform that maybe they don’t have. It’s meant to be uplifting.”

National TV appearances; book tour

Prior to hosting her own show, Jean had already

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appeared often as a guest on television programs around the country, talking about philanthropy and how people can get involved. At the start of the pandemic, she made numerous television and radio appearances to advocate on behalf of food pantries, racial justice and animal welfare on national TV networks including Fox, NBC, CBS, WGN in Chicago and NY1 in New York.

In the early days of the coronavirus, she also went on the air to quell rumors that animals can transmit Covid to humans  (so far there has not been one reported case in the U.S.)  and addressed one happy result of the pandemic, the fact that pet adoptions are up as people nationwide shelter at home.

Jean promoted her 2016 book, “Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give,” with a two-part national tour with local TV news appearances in almost every market in the United States, hitting multiple cities in each state from California to Utah to Illinois to Texas to Florida.

Collector, fashion lover

Jean and her husband Martin do collect art, and in addition, Jean, known for her iconic sense of style and often appearing on best-dressed lists, has built a serious collection of ballgowns, her signature look. She loves to have fun with couture, but she is a passionate, knowledgeable fashion lover, and has amassed an assortment of more than 250 gowns over the past thirty years.

She considers evening wear to be the pinnacle of a designer’s artistic expression. “I think personally the ballgowns are the most exciting; they give a designer the most opportunity to

show their creativity versus daytime clothing,” says Jean. “My particular focus has been on gowns, straight and big ballgowns, by primarily American designers.”

With an eye toward donating them to a museum in the future, these pieces are being professionally catalogued by a company called Clio Archivists, founded by Lilah Ramzi, a features editor at Vogue magazine, and Natalie Nudell, a fashion historian and instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

While New York Fashion Week was mainly virtual during the pandemic, in September Jean was invited as guest of honor and emcee for Times Square Fashion Week, one of the only live events to take place this season. Times Square was shut down for the event where models showed the looks from seven designers for the press, and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer spoke to a crowd of fewer than 50.

Writing, social media

Television is not the only  platform that Jean has embraced to bring attention to the philanthropic causes that she champions. She also writes about the topic for various publications, and serves on the boards of many charitable organizations, including the New York City Mission Society, the French Heritage Society, the Couture Council of the Museum at FIT, the Southampton Hospital Association, the Honorary Board of the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation and Global Strays, an animal welfare nonprofit founded by her daughter. A Catholic, Jean served as a trustee for the Jewish Board for 28 years and is now one of a few honorary trustees. She earned an MBA from Columbia

University, and is a past board member of the New York Women’s Foundation and remains very active in the organization.

For her philanthropy, Jean has been honored many times-including by groups such  the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, New York City Mission Society, Southampton Animal Shelter, Surgeons of Hope, Al Sharpton’s National Action Network,  the Ellen Hermanson Foundation the Jewish Board and the Hadassah.  And that’s just dipping your toes into her extensive CV.

Social media is another way that Jean communicates, promoting not only charities, but sending positive messages, trying to lift the spirits of her 690,000+ Instagram followers, and also encouraging safety during the pandemic. “I try to remind people to keep wearing their masks, to keep social distancing, and to keep washing their hands. It’s not over.”

Virtual galas and more

“I love doing the TV show, but of course I continue with my philanthropic work,” says Jean, whose activities now include plenty of Zoom meetings and hosting fundraisers.

This fall, she chaired or co-chaired virtual galas for the Dominican Women’s Development Center, the New York Women’s Foundation, the French Heritage Society, and Surgeons of Hope.

During the summer and early fall, Jean  hosted numerous intimate outdoor fundraising gatherings, with social distancing and no more than 50 people, for organizations including the Southampton Animal Shelter, the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, and the American Humane Society, as well as dinners in the backyard of her Southampton home.  All were in conformance with New York State guidelines for entertaining during the pandemic.

“It’s different. Almost all fundraising charity galas are now  virtual. We continue to raise money, it’s just in a whole new way,” she says. And priorities have shifted in some cases. For the New York City Mission Society, which serves New York’s most underserved people, we’ve created utility bags that include food, cleaning supplies for the home and essentials like Pampers for those with babies. “During this terrible pandemic, when people are out of work, we’re supplying goods to them.”

Jean has also refocused some of her donations to the Covid-19 funds of several charities in light of the critical needs stemming from the pandemic, including hunger and animal welfare, as Americans suffer widespread illness and unemployment due to the coronavirus. She and her husband, Martin, funded 10,000 meals for the Heart of the Hamptons food pantry.

“This is a year of tremendous transition for everyone,” says Jean. “I’m very impressed by how supportive people are during the pandemic, because the needs are enormous. We have to win the battle against this pandemic.”

Humane Society Feed the Hungry spokesperson

A longtime animal welfare advocate, Jean was recently appointed National Spokesperson for the American Humane Society’s Feed the Hungry Covid-19 program, which gives grants earmarked for food to animal shelters

across the United States as funding has plummeted amidst the coronavirus. “Animals in shelters are not getting enough food, and these shelters are in trouble financially with the pandemic. People don’t have jobs, or their income has dropped dramatically, they’re not giving as much, or people change their focus and start giving to different things, like hospitals,” Jean explains. They have so far raised $650,000 and hope to reach $1,000,000 by the end of the year.

Outlook for the future

Jean states that the global health crisis has only deepened her commitment to philanthropy. “My life has changed drastically and so have the lives of almost all individuals. We must continue to work hard to help one another. Looking forward, I am optimistic and believe New York will come back. Even though life has changed, I am grateful to be able to continue to work towards building a more equitable world.”

Follow Jean on social media:

Instagram: @jeanshafiroff

Twitter: @JeanShafiroff

Facebook: @JeanShafiroff

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RENAISSANCE PROPERTIES LEADS CHARGE TO MEET NEW EMISSION STANDARDS YEARS AHEAD OF DEADLINE.

IAN DUKE, RESTAURATEUR

LIVING IN THE HAMPTONS FOR SEVERAL YEARS, IAN DUKE HAS HAD QUITE AN IMPACT ON SOUTHAMPTON’S SOCIAL AND CULINARY SCENE. WITH SEVEN UNIQUE CONCEPTS UNDER HIS BELT, IF YOU ASK HIM, HE’S JUST GETTING STARTED …..

Living in the Hamptons for several years, Ian Duke has had quite an impact on Southampton’s social and culinary scene. With seven unique concepts under his belt, if you ask him, he’s just getting started ….. Even with more potential shutdowns in sight, nothing will curb the optimism of Duke who without a shadow of a doubt, believes that the best is yet to come. “The pandemic has done irrevocable damage to our industry. One thing I will say though is that ours is a business where you never know what’s going to happen. Everyday something breaks or goes awry. That is every day in a restaurant, aside from the pandemic. So, with that said, restaurants are perhaps as well-suited as anyone to handle the challenges of running a business that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented. We

have all spent a career pivoting, and we will continue to do so as long as is necessary,” said Duke who owns several restaurants in the Hamptons and Manhattan.

During the pandemic alone, Duke and his team have launched the award-winning Union Sushi and Steak in Southampton, the smash hit outdoor restaurant The Baylander (built on an actual aircraft carrier) on Manhattan’s upper west side. These to accompany the team’s other establishments: Southampton Social Club, Lucky’s Famous Burgers, Prohibition Live Music Bar and Union Burger Bar. BUT wait – there’s more!

The group is opening a new take out / food pick up concept in Southampton called The Coop on December 1st. Union Sushi and Steak will be transforming into a dining gallery starting December 10th when they partner with Alysha Markos of UEast75 gallery for a month long art show entitled “Musing and Mastering The Ordinary” featuring a slew of talented South American and Cuban artists.

Finally, I asked Duke who is approaching his 50th birthday in a matter of weeks what was next on the docket for him and his team else he simply said, “I think I’d like to do a hotel……I think that could be some fun.” Fun indeed.

New York commercial landlords are seizing a unique opportunity to make a difference. By 2024, most buildings larger than 25,000 square feet – some 50,000 buildings across the city -- will need to drastically cut emissions to comply with NYC’s building emissions law, Local Law 97 of 2019. By 2050, those caps on carbon emissions will force building owners to reduce emissions by 80. That’s a tall order, especially during a global pandemic that has been felt acutely by commercial building owners. But wit most workers having yet to return to the office, some landlords are using this unprecedented moment to start working on their buildings, with the goal of meeting these stringent new standards years ahead of schedule. In Noho, Renaissance Properties is leading the charge. “The question is how do we get people to invest now, in the middle of a crisis, in sustainable practices,” said Bradley Fishel, Vice President of Renaissance Properties and Chairman of the Board Noho Business Improvement District. “The new climate act for New York City means that building owners are going to have to meet sustainability standards in the coming years anyway. So, we are pressuring buildings ownersin the Noho BID to meet those 2024 standards before any other neighborhood in Manhattan.”

Renaissance Properties – whose portfolio includes 632 Broadway, 627 Broadway, and 264 West 40th Street – has already made the city’s recommended changes as of two years ago, Fishel said. For instance, at 632 Broadway -- a landmarked Classical Revival mercantile building designed by Robert Maynicke and built in 1897 – the family company led by President Kenneth Fishel replaced all lights with LEDS, switched to solar energy utility credits, installed touchless faucets and touchless light switches, updated all HVAC units to VRF systems, replaced all windows and conver-

ted the buildings from heating oil to natural gas. They also added the Merv 13 air filtration to the building in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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STARDUST

The Work and Life of Jeweler Extraordinaire Frederic Zaavy

Frederic Zaavy always got inspired by the masters, from Monet to Miro, and also by nature, one of the pieces correlates with lava being projected from a volcano, hot and uncanny, traveling slowly in the heat of the moment. Zaavy was also considered the heir of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, gem dealer to Louis XIV. His instinct for all things beautiful enabled him to be chosen as the exclusive jeweler for the 21st century revival of Faberge. The text of this beautiful book was written by the acclaimed French philosophical writer Gilles Hertzog and a stunning visual narrative by the celebrated photographers John Bigelow Taylor and Dianne Dubler. It was also created while Zaavy was aware of his imminent death due to a terminal disease, which makes the book more glorious and exquisite. The publisher of the book is Officina Libraria and it is available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.

Nympheas bracelet of 5000 stones, based on the works of Monet; white, natural vivid blue, vivid yellow, vivid pink and vivid black diamond; alexandrite, fire opal, aquamarine, moonstone, ruby, natural padparadscha; blue, pink and violet sapphire, tsavorite, demantoid; platinum, yellow gold and silver. From: Stardust, The Work and Life of Jeweler Extraordinaire Frederic Zaavy Photography by John Bigelow Taylor and Diane Dubler

The great world of

LESLY MOORE

The Equestrian Rising Star in Wellington is taking the World of Show Jumping to another level.

Lesly Moore is one of those young heroes in the Equestrian World. Her determination and passion for riding horses is something you witnessed on very few occasions. As I saw her in Wellington, bringing her pony, I knew she was something special. Moore is only 11 years old. She has been riding for the last few years in the Equestrian Capital of the World, and she also attends shows around the country.

As the photographs in this article can show, Moore was being photographed by the master artist David Erdek in Kentucky. Her elegance as a young lady that comes from town nearby to Wellington, Palm Beach, can be perceived in each shot. “I really loved doing that. I love my pony….,” said Moore while we interviewed her next to two of her favorite people, her trainer Nadine Higley, and her nanny since she was an infant, Reina.

“She will be a big star. What I have seen in Lesly is not something that you come across everyday.

Her determination to win, her discipline to practice almost every day, it’s something that I’ve seen a few times in my lifetime, and I’ve worked in Wellington for decades,” explained Higley, while overseeing a grueling routine of jumping, jumping and more jumping.

Show jumpers are considered the most elegant of all the equine sports. You need to be good at the technique plus it comes with a certain style. The clothes you wear, how polished your horse looks, and well, succeeding in the ring comes as a package of constant practice, discipline, and determination.

“I love riding horses, I started just before I met Nadine,” said the young equestrian lady who spends every single day of the week (except Mondays), training. “We connected instantly. She has got something that other people do not have. Talent. You can have passion, but maybe lack the talent. She has both,” admits Higley. Both have traveled the circuit in the last two

“She did very well during the Pony Finals! She was going to showcase her talent again this year, but due to covid we had to cancel. Lesly is already qualified for 2021. She is also competing at Global Dressage in Wellington and has acquired her first jumper,” mentioned Higley.

Moore is happy as a daisy when it comes to the sport. She loves her ponies. “She can ride, it’s not about age, it’s about ability. She is there now,” admitted her trainer while looking in admiration at that angelic face. Strong, powerful, and young, but with a great determination to succeed.

“The common denominator with all these disciplines, polo, dressage, three-day eventing and show jumping is the horse. Striving for the perfect moment to succeed, only a few riders and horse breeders get to make it to the top. It takes a village to achieve great success. Here, Lesly’s mother and grandmother, Danielle Moore Town of Palm Beach Council Member and Lesly Smith, a former mayor of Palm Beach, are one of those families that make it happen. They support Lesly unconditionally. If all the elements are aligned, then you have a rising star,” said Higley.

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“Let others play at other things. The King of games is still the game of Kings.”

on a stone tablet marking an early polo field in Northern Pakistan.)

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Co-founded by Grand Champions Polo Club owner president Melissa Ganzi and Valiente Polo Farm League Bob Jornayvaz, the successful World Polo League is the only 26-goal polo in the world outside of Argentina. The WPL is preserving the highest level of polo and its rich, hallowed tradition in the United States. The WPL with 11 tournament-quality fields to play on, featured the Feb. 6-16 All Star Challenge which ended on Sunday Feb. 19.March 1st was the Founders Cup and from March 4-22 they held the Palm Beach Open. This was followed by the Triple Crown of Polo which took place March 28- April 18.

This year, Valiente won its second World Polo League All Star Challenge back in February. Defending champion Valiente (Bob Jornayvaz 2, Poroto Cambiaso 4, Diego Cavanagh 9, Adolfo Cambiaso 10) led most of the game to defeat SD Farms (Sayyu Dantata 2, Saint Torres 7, Guillermo Terrera 8, Juan Martin Zubia 8), 12-10. During the Santa Rita Abierto, Richard Mille (Melissa Ganzi 0, Nic Roldan 8, Luca James 8, Alejandro Novillo Astrada 8) defeated J5 La Dolfina (Gonzalo Ferrari 4, Isidro Strada 7, Jero del Carill 7, Robertito Zedda 5), 12-8.

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Talks to us About His Book Once Upon a Diamond

I interviewed Dimitri on a cold rainy day in his Manhattan home but all of that is forgotten when we start talking about his book Once Upon A Diamond published by Rizzoli. It is beautiful and very interesting, I would say, a unique creation that has acquired a lot of attention in Manhattan and elsewhere. It really makes you curious about those days.

There is a picture in your book of you, as a small child, pointing at a jewel that Queen Elisabeth of Belgium is wearing Yes! I always had this sort of chemistry and affinity with stones, jewels, gemology...my mother had a very beautiful emerald ring that I always liked, a big cabochon… and my grandmother too and I loved them.

How does it feel to see that many of these beautiful pieces have disappeared or have been sold? It is a bit sad, but thank God that I believe in reincarnation! I believe that we truly learn the lessons of this life. Everything that happens to you is for an evolutionary  purpose, the purpose of the enlargement of your soul, so I have this ability to put  the things in a different perspective...more acceptable. You know, this time I am a Prince, maybe the time before I was a soldier who died in a battle.

But you do not remember! It doesn’t really matter! No, no, it doesn’t really matter...but if you believe in it, it gives you a different perspective, it makes things easier to deal with them. It is a sort of wisdom that gives you an acceptance, a detachment from things...I tend to get less upset by things that might affect me. People who believe in reincarnation get less upset about things in life than people who don’t.

But next time might be better or worse! Yes. It is karma.

When did you decide to create this book? Well, I did not decide! It was Rizzoli! They had seen all my posts in Instagram ...a lot of people had already started suggesting that I write a book ..then this lady from Rizzoli, during a dinner three years ago, proposed presenting the idea to her publisher...and this was the result! I selected the best stories. I had to limit them, because otherwise it would have been a thousand pages.... maybe I’ll do another one later.

When did you decide that you were going to dedicate your life to jewelry? How did it happen? First, I went to work for Sotheby’s after I finished Law school. I was in the Jewelry Department and stayed there for 20 years and really liked it. It happened because a friend of mine had a pair of cufflinks that needed to be redesigned. Beautiful stones from Brazil but they needed a different mounting because it was too thick. I thought they needed to have an invisible mounting and I had the idea of drilling holes in it and the result was to put the stones in the center with nothing around them , it was very light, like floating.. After that I did earrings, bracelets, and a whole collection. It is very minimalist.

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DAN HODGES

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If Dan could do it all, he would do it all. For the last thirtysomething years of his well-established career, Hodges knows intricately the retail world that so much envelops our world. Through his advisory firm, he’s learned the in and outs of the complex necessities for humans to create, purchase and consume goods in the global chain we so much depend on. Hodges runs Consumer in Motion, a global strategic advisory firm and he is also the CEO of Retail Store Tours. His very enjoyable journeys on topics that range from security, safety, advertising and marketing for brands, has positioned him as an expert in this field. “If we don’t adapt, we don’t create and the long chain of manufacturing and retail collapses. Humans enjoy experiences, going out for dinner, going out shopping with family members or friends. Will it change? It always does, and it is our job to learn and educate about the new shopping habits, be it in Asia, or America.”

KARI HANSBARGER

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Kari is a tall, slim, sharp woman from NYC who has given advice to luxury brands, as well as produced incredible content for companies looking to sell with an edge. Her career spans for more than 20 years and her office is located in Manhattan. “We leverage tech experts, images makers, cultural disruptors, and our 20+ years of experience, to help brands gain an edge by developing digitally driven marketing vehicles that flow with the fast pace of modern life.” Here she wears Rad + Refined sunglasses.

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Aman that has revolutionized the culinary industry: Todd English has introduced new ways to interact with food from fusing entertainment and his upscale dishes to transporting viewers across the world on his travel food series. “It is truly the democratic way to interact in the world. Humans depend on food. Food defines us,” says the internationally-acclaimed chef. English’s ascent to culinary stardom began when he won his first award in 1991 as the ‘Rising Star of the Year,’ from the James Beard Foundation. Today, English has built his iconic brand into an empire.

He was born in Amarillo, Texas then grew up in Georgia. English, a young athlete played baseball and soccer, won numerous awards, and was recruited to multiple Division 1 schools to play both sports. He went on to play baseball in College, but his career as a collegiate athlete eventually ended due to injury. “Being an athlete and growing up in a tough setting has always helped me in the kitchen: to endure long grueling hours, the heat, and the pressure to perform at a high level. I love it.” Soon after his injury he began cooking and enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America to pursue his career as a chef. English fell in love with the profession and has never looked back since.

In the 80s, English was able to craft his talent at the Institute. “I knew back then I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. The energy, the ever-changing

nature of the business. Once I worked at Le Cote Basque with Jean Jacques Rachou, I loved it,” said English. He has opened over 50 remarkable restaurants, an Artisanal bread bakery, and even a cupcake shop that he opened with his daughter, “Curly Cakes”. He is a proud Family Man and prioritizes his role as a father, “In the past, Andy Cohen from Bravo courted the family for an exceptionally long time to do a reality show. It could have changed our lives, but I did not want to sacrifice my family. My three children are everything to me,” explained English. The chef and busy father of three is constantly on the go and making moves.

From TV accolades to theater on Broadway, Todd English holds an impressive list of accomplishments. English is a four-time James Beard Award winner and was named to the James Beard Foundation's Who's

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Who in Food and Beverage in America. Just when you thought he could not get any better, English is also the first ever Iron Chef USA. He was named the title when the Iron Chef network brought the show from Japan to the United States, and it doesn’t stop there - English has hosted multiple food travel series such as “Cooking With Todd English”, “Playing With Fire”, and the Emmy-nominated “Food Trip”. English has appeared on every major national talk show on television, he is a culinary icon that is hard to miss. As his brand skyrocketed, he began to produce his very own “Todd English brand Ceramic Cookware” for the Home Shopping Network. In less than eight years, English sold a whopping 500 million dollars’ worth of his products. Taking inspiration from his travels and experiences, he has opened over fifty restaurants internationally, all instantly recognizable as his own due to their beautiful interiors and entertaining experience. He has successfully opened world-class restaurants in Tokyo, Manila, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai. English has been one of the first Chefs to establish signature restaurants on cruise ships such as The Cunard Line Queen Mary and Elizabeth 2. In 1989, English opened his first restau

rant, Olives in Boston, which was highly acclaimed soon after opening. By 1994, he had won the award for Best Chefs in America and in 2001, his commercial success was immortalized in print by being named one of the Most Beautiful People in People Magazine. While flattered his reaction was humble, “I was in disbelief. I thought I was being pranked!”. The Chef has opened the “Todd English Food Hall” in The Plaza Hotel in New York City, Dubai, and Manila. Simultaneously, English has extended another location of his first ever restaurant Olives in Abu Dhabi at the Ritz Carlton. Lastly in Florida, English has opened “Todd’s” in West Palm Beach and “Todd English’s BlueZoo” at Disney Orlando.

Today, English continues to transform the traditional dining experience. English is taking Miami and Las Vegas by storm with exciting things coming from English this upcoming year. His latest projects soon to open in Miami are “Sexy Sushi” and “Food Circus” their eccentric names hinting at the promise of an entertaining dining experience. Drawing inspiration from the psychedelic dystopian festival, Burning Man, English’s latest project, AREA15 , is a fairytale come to life featuring one-of-a-kind immersive art installations and dining experiences in the desert of Las Vegas. “The Beast” is an interactive food experience where diners can let go of their inhibitions and, ‘feast like a beast.’ In addition, English is opening a sushi speakeasy bar within AREA15 that merges elements of old Samurai sushi bars with contemporary flares to bring a unique fusion of traditional and contemporary. Finally, English plans to open another location of his first restaurant “Olives” at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas in March of 2021 and a “Todd English Pub & Market” at the Abu Dhabi Airport.

When asked about the future of food and dining, English candidly admits he feels immense pressure, “We have adapted to safety measures and still the largest employer of people in the country is under siege. It is concerning. There are many aspects of the food world that are broken. As a professional chef who has been in the business for a long time, I continue to feel a great responsibility to improve the quality of food and the way it is being provided to the public. However, there are so many lessons to be learned because of this year. Something amazing that can come out of this is an incentive to focus on our health through the food we eat, and I look forward to continuing to be involved in communicating this to the world.” Optimistic about the future, English continues to explore beyond his culinary universe.

“The year 2021 is going to be amazing. More changes are coming, more challenges and I will do my best to continue to grow the brand. Be it in the luxury market, as well as the avant-garde venues we are seeing emerge around the world," English confidently states. As a revolutionary of cooking experiences, Todd English has proven that food is not just about sustenance but about experience, connection, and most importantly the grit and tenacity to be bold.

Dana Bronfman is not only an innovative jeweler, but she is also the Chair of the Junior Advisory Board of Publicolor, a NYC 501 (c)(3) that helps underprivileged children gain traction in their education in the public school system.

Following her late grandfather’s (Sam Bronfman) mission to help the less fortunate, Bronfman continues the legacy of providing support and change people’s lives one day at a time. The long-term youth development program engages high risk students in their education throughout the year. On many occasions, Bronfman donates her own pieces to help fundraise for their gala and fundraising events.

“This year due to covid, it was a little different, but it always works. The undertaking is so positive, you see the colors that are done in these murals throughout the schools, it just lightens up their lives,” said Bronfman who resides in Manhattan after living on the West Coast for decades. Her upbringing also entailed living in San Francisco where she started at an early age being engaged in charity activities.

Now at the helm of a new generation of philanthropists, Bronfman is a fervent admirer of Publicolor’s mission. Most recently, the famous artist Carmen Herrera designed a mural for the non-profit in Manhattan. The founder of the non-profit, Ruth Lande Shuman who is an award-winning industrial designer, is someone close to Bronfman. “She has this knowledge on the psychology effect of color, it is fascinating. This is all thanks to her post-graduate studies, but I have learned the impact it has on children. It is extremely rewarding to see them having better school scores and graduating as well,” said the young philanthropist who has a very promising role in changing the world.

For more on Dana go to www.danabronfman.com & www.publicolor.org

Handsome, stylish, & philanthropic

ANTHONY HAYES & KYLE WOOL

What made you join Lang Lang International Foundation? A few years ago, I met Lukas Barwinski-Brown, the CEO of the foundation who introduced me to Lang Lang. Lang Lang’s energy and enthusiasm about his foundation motivated me to look into their mission and programs.

Lang Lang just mentioned that Bach can help us during this global crisis - what are your thoughts about this? Music heals, inspires, and make us better people. Bach is like the foundation of every kind of music. Music could not be in present form without Bach.

How have you changed the children’s’ lives?

I am changing children lives almost every day by supporting and being involved in our educational Keys of Inspiration program. We strive to change the way music education is perceived in the public-school system. With Keys of Inspiration®️, we have established a replicable pathway into the world of music for grades 2-5. Keys of Inspiration®️ is a music intervention program, focusing on selected schools nationwide with limited resources.

The biggest difference between us and hundreds other foundations is, that this program is in the curriculum of every of the 60 public schools across the country. Already more than

25,000 students are learning in our piano labs every day. Focus on the education and health of children. Project Rousseau, which is a charity that focuses on the truly most underprivileged.

What other organizations are you involved in?

I am also involved in two charities that help children, such as former sex slaves and child soldiers. At Project Rousseau we help them achieve opportunities and gain access to the most elite boarding schools and Universities in the world. Another child focused charity I am involved with is LifeLine NY, which is Headed by HRH Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia. This charity focuses on bringing much needed medical equipment to the war-torn regions of former Yugoslavia..

Who instilled in you good values? My mother was a Social worker and later a president of a social worker union is upstate NY and a Eucharistic minister in the Roman Catholic Church.   She instilled in me the ‘Golden Rule’, that above all to treat people as you wish to be treated yourself.  My father instilled in me hard work.  To the best of my memories I do not think my father ever missed a day of work in his entire life.  That fact made the limited time we had together very precious and special to me.  This made me learn to appreciate the things that matter most, quality over quantity.

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HAYES Anthony

Hayes is now the CEO of Aikido Pharma

From a top law firm, to being at the helm of a biotech company, Anthony Hayes talks philanthropy with a hands-on approach that is unusual. His demeanor seems to be of a responsible adult who just wants to make the world better.

“It all started after 9-11. When I watched the towers fall, I was devastated. Those were the towers where I used to work. I had to do something, but I could not dig through rubble. So I thought about what skills I had and realized I could use my law degree to help. My colleagues and I modified a computer program the firm had on our system to provide estate planning documents. Then we loaded that program onto laptops, borrowed a firm printer, and went to our local fire station by November of 2001. And with that, the Wills for Heroes Program was born. Wills for Heroes (www.willsforheroes.org) provides free estate planning documents to first responders and eventually became a national non-profit. The program operates in over a dozen states and has provided free estate planning documents to hundreds of thousands of first responders, ” recounts Hayes from his home in Virginia.

The philanthropist has always been an engaged individual whose main goal is to help people. In all the mayhem of reconstructing major business deals, purchasing companies and restructuring big operations and what comes attached to these complex maneuverings, Hayes manages his time to deliver a knockout approach when it comes to help out the less fortunate. “As much of a cliché as it sounds, we should deliver help to those who need it. If it weren’t for my education and upbringing, I would not be where I am now. So I need to pay it forward and help others. Plus, the satisfaction it brings you is priceless.”

The lawyer, now the CEO of Aikido Pharma, is a busy lad. He travels between cities, but rest assured his main goal is to bring a loving and safe environment for his two sons. “Juggling a life that is quite busy and raising my sons Oliver and Elliot, is a major accomplishment for me. I’ve lived in many places in the country, and now have sown roots in Virginia where I oversee Aikido Pharma.”

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Another initiative Hayes is involved in is the Serbian Mission. “In New York City, my friend Kyle Wool, introduced me to HRH Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia. The Princess runs LifelineNY, a foundation that strives to help mothers and children from Serbia to have a better life. Her discovery and passion on this mission comes from the fact that many children in Serbia are deemed deaf when they are born. However, there is a medical equipment that can change that and early detection of the condition can potentially create a different outcome. So how can you not support that? Moreover, an Aikido Pharma employee and longtime friend has a daughter that was born deaf. So it seemed like fate to get involved and help other children.”

Aikido pharma was initially formed in 1967 and is a biotechnology company with a diverse portfolio of small- molecule anti-cancer therapeutics. The company’s platform consists of patented technology from leading universities and researchers and is currently in the process of developing an innovative therapeutic

Anthony Hayes was photographed in New York City by Gabriel Barreto at Merakia Restaurant, located at 5 West 21st ST New York, NY 10010. www.merakia.com

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drug platform through strong partnerships with world renowned educational institutions, including The University of Texas at Austin, and Wake Forest University. Their diverse pipeline of therapeutics includes therapies for pancreatic cancer, acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

The company is also developing a broad-spectrum antiviral platform that may potentially inhibit replication of

multiple viruses including influenza virus, SARS-CoV (coronavirus), MERS-CoV, Ebolavirus and Marburg Virus, at the University of Maryland Baltimore.

“At the end of the day, we need to rethink our approach on philanthropy, be more fiscally responsible and deliver the promises we give to those in need. The satisfaction is priceless and it is something that I continue to believe is important.”

The attorney who wants to make a difference in many people’s lives.

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my savings in a 5th Avenue building which would house our NYC office.  Fortunately for me, this turned out to be a good investment which peaked my interest in real estate and other investments.

How would you describe the Hamptons to any reader?

The Hamptons is a unique community.  A weekend in the Hamptons can be a relaxed secluded getaway where you can enjoy nature and the beauty of the sprawling beaches and lush greenery.  Or it can be an extravagant rosé-inspired social affair with posh dining, polo matches, and vibrant nightlife.  As a local business owner, I enjoy both experiences here but mostly I enjoy the small-town feel of community and camaraderie.

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Why did you select the name Capri? The hotel was already named Capri when we purchased it in 2015.  We decided not to change the name because, like the island in Italy, Capri evokes ideas about a European summer vacation which perfectly encapsulates the vibe of the hotel.

What is the biggest challenge of owning the Capri hotel? The biggest challenge of owning the Capri is that it is seasonal, like most other hotels in the Hamptons.  Thus, in addition to the usual challenges any hotel business has, there are unique operational challenges such as hiring a great team and finding affordable staff housing. But in light of the pandemic, the Hamptons are becoming more of a year-round destination so we are currently making some changes to the property to allow us to remain open all year.

Where are you planning to expand next?

We have a lot of interest in Miami and Palm Beach so I think a hotel in Florida will be next!

How do you describe your style? I would describe my style as versatile. For business I like to keep things classic and elegant.  When dressing more casually, I’m most comfortable in summer dresses and sandals or skinny jeans and booties.

Favorite shops in NYC and around the globe?

I think the right accessories can make any outfitlook chic.  A few of my favorites are Aquazzura and Gianvito Rossi for shoes, and Celine and Chloé for bags.

“The biggest challenge of owning the Capri is that it is seasonal, like most other hotels in the Hamptons.”

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Q&A with Mike Rodriguez, General Manager of Braman Miami

Can you tell me about your start at Braman and what does Braman represent for you? I proudly joined the Braman organization 20 years ago as General Manager, and leading this remarkable dealership is truly the highlight of my career. Founded in 1975 by businessman Norman Braman with a single Cadillac dealership. Today, the dealership sells and services new and pre-owned BMWs, Bentleys, Rolls-Royces, Bugattis, Cadillacs, Minis, Hyundais, and Genesis, as well as an array of other certified pre-owned vehicles and pre-owned exotics, consistently ranking among the top dealers in the United States.

We offer one of the largest showroom and inventory facilities in North America – a 90,000-square-foot stateof-the-art building on Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami, and one of the largest parts departments and tire centers in the country. Our more than 600 employees and associates value personal relationships, and treat customers and fellow employees like family with a laser-focused approach on continuously investing in training, facilities and in technology.

I heard that the Braman Miami dealership is one of the top-selling dealers of Rolls-Royce and Bentleys in the southern region of the United States, what makes it such a competitive market nationwide? Ensuring an effortless experience is a hallmark of our dealership. Our team always strives to go the extra mile and is constantly seeking to innovate and expand our footprint into new markets including Coral Gables and Doral.

We’re very proud to be among the nation’s top performing Rolls-Royce and Bentley dealerships. In 2018 we were named Dealer of the Year for the Americas by RollsRoyce Motor Cars Americas, which was an especially proud milestone and we’ve been honored to receive a number of prestigious awards over the past decade.

We’ve had a very active fall launching the new RollsRoyce Ghost and Bentley Bentayga as well as the new Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport and new BMW M3. All of the models we’ve introduced have had a resounding success with our customers.

How did Braman impact Art Basel in the past and what can the art aficionados expect from Braman in the next few years? Norman Braman was instrumental in bringing Art Basel to

Miami. He had the vision and foresight of how Miami and the international art community go hand in hand. Art Basel isn’t just a celebration of art it’s also an opportunity to celebrate the culture in our own city. Every year, we host our annual rooftop Art Basel party at the dealership with nearly 750 guests, which is a highlight for our clients, friends and valued partners. The craftsmanship and horsepower of our cars are works of art themselves. This year due to the pandemic Art Week will look a bit different, but we still intend to honor the great artistry and culture that Miami has to offer with a variety of smaller Art Week celebratory events and look forward to bringing back our annual rooftop party next year.

What is your favorite part of working for Braman? At Braman Miami, the loyalty and longevity of our staff is unrivaled. Many of our employees have been here for more than 30 years and are all deeply committed to client-service and offering the best car buying experience possible across all departments.

The company has a long history of supporting the local community, and we enjoy a proud legacy of supporting various nonprofits and important causes that encompass the realms of art, health and education. This year we formed Team Braman Hearts in Motion, the philanthropic arm of Braman Miami intended to benefit charitable organizations in their on-going efforts to make Miami a better place to live, work and play. Our team recognized the need in the community with the onset of the pandemic and implemented a number of meal deliveries to frontline workers at Jackson Memorial Hospital, hosted blood drives at the dealership with the City of Miami Police Department, and beyond. We’ve proudly supported more than 50 charitable organizations over the past 40 years donating more than a million dollars to not for profits spanning the pillars of culture, wellness, and education, and we look forward to continuing this great legacy.

For more information about Braman visit www.bramanmiami.com or call 305-720-2548.

A VENEZUELAN PHILANTHROPIST WITH A VISION

KKarin is a strong young philanthropist who’s had a long-standing career in the charity world. Her mission rests in the quest for a better world. “I always teach my children, Carlos Eduardo and Cassandra Angelie, that from every dollar we earn, we have to give a percentage to the less fortunate, as well as volunteer our time.” Solidarity, braveness, and a vision has determined the long path of a multi-generational family of philanthropists that Figueroa Cisneros comes from.

Which delves into her other hobbies. “Yes, I always wanted to be a jumper. Now is the time I have taken the initiative and get into this equestrian practice. I also do Paso Fino riding, but started jumping training at a farm in Kendall.

As part of the Polo Committee Initiative to promote the “Sport of Kings” in Miami, Figueroa Cisneros feels it is a new challenge in her life. “People need to know many Latin American families have shaped the world in a positive way. My uncle Oswaldo Cisneros, whom I had been very close with, taught others and myself how to give, in a quiet and elegant manner, but with a true and definitive purpose. Bottom line: to help.”

Figueroa Cisneros has raised money and provided her time to: Jackson Memorial Golden Angles Foundation, The Buoniconti Foundation, The Tiffany Circle of the Red Cross, Miami Children’s Hospital, now known as the Nicklaus Children’s Foundation and is a member of the Young Patrons of the Opera and Breakthrough Miami. She is also an entrepreneur. In the past she created a commercial product, Don Picante, sold in 54 Publix supermarkets and now is a founding member of a new telecommunications company, a start up she is working on called EZLlama an innovative application aiming at connecting families in Colombia and Venezuela through a novel idea.

“By getting a local phone number, families can call each other as if they were in their respective countries,” mentioned the philanthropist and entrepreneur who now resides in Miami with her two children.

“EDUCATION AND PHILANTHROPY ARE CRUCIAL FOR SUCCESS”

HHighly dedicated, passionate, and goal driven, Smilka Melgoza is a successful businesswoman, a warmhearted philanthropist, and a single mother of two.

What made you get into the field of Higher Education?

I was born into a hard-working, Mexican family, which led me to realize at a young age that education and giving back were keys to success. My father was the president of Save the Children in Mexico and through the people he knew, I was given the opportunity to get an education in the United States. I was fortunate to receive a scholarship. I learned how important it is to be given an opportunity that opened the doors to endless possibilities, and it changed my world.

What do you do for the FIU Foundation?

I am the Associate Director for the Development Office for Student Success within the FIU Foundation, and I raise funds for student success.

I love working at the FIU Foundation and it is truly the best workplace I have worked at. I am so passionate about making our students dreams a reality which uplifts our community. There is no better feeling than giving.

How do you continue to grow professionally?

Continuous self-development and constant

learning are key to advancing and exceling. After graduating from an executive leadership development program from FIU’s Center of Leadership, I realized the importance of aligning our values with the institution’s mission and vision and the responsibility to lead and influence others in the process. What is the driving force behind your passion?

Besides my two daughters, it is extremely important to have a clear vision of our values and a very strong why. I believe upward mobility can be achieved through education, by being

a change agent for our international students. Higher Education is the most sustainable and greatest gift that changes lives that change the world.

How do you balance work and personal life?

This is tricky and often an interesting challenge. Being a mother of two teenage girls, I learned that working, being a busy parent, and just trying to do everything right, is almost impossible. I learned to say “no” in my personal life, and to organize my time in a way that allows for self-care, as well as conscious decisions to navigate parenthood with my professional and philanthropic endeavors.

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A POWERHOUSE IN MIAMI

Gabriela Rachadell de Delgado looks out her balcony at the Four Seasons apartment she owns with her husband, Venezuelan businessman Juan Jose Delgado. The power couple call Miami their home after a move from Caracas, Venezuela about ten years ago. “Miami was one of our vacation destinations since childhood, so we decided eventually to move here since we were very familiar with the city,” reveals Gabriela. She also lives part time in Madrid. “Last year we spent five months there,” said the statuesque Gabriela, who holds degrees from Harvard University, Universidad Andres Bello in Venezuela and an MBA from New York University and London School of Economics.

The highly accomplished Gabriela keeps a low demeanor, but her busy office works year-round in the international business transactions that arises through complex negotiations that expands to 4 continents.

“Being a lawyer that specializes in these contract negotiations entails an exceedingly difficult and detailed analysis of the world’s trade in energy and new technologies related to energy. Therefore, I continuously have to study to keep up with new realities and developments,” confessed the Venezuelan philanthropists who also has taught academia in Venezuela.

“Nowadays we need to adapt due to the constant advances in technology and the energy transitions (the change from fossil hydrocarbons to clean energy), we need to adapt to continue servicing our clients, this is a reality we deal with and that we cannot ignore.”

This is a constant in her life, a routine in her household which she solidly tangles with her married life and partner in the office, her husband Juan Jose Delgado. The other side this power couple enjoys immensely is contributing her time and finances to causes that she

is close to. Example given, she is part of the Executive Board at the Boys and Girls Club (became involved 10 years ago), as well as chaired past fundraising events Big Brothers Big Sisters of America which raised more than million dollars in March of 2020. Her commitment to help others, especially children, has always been the core of her kindness and giving. “I started as a young woman in Venezuela and have continued through all my life. Education has always been a part of my professional life, having had a great career enabled me to have a secure and stable life, why not give to others a sense of calm and relief. That is my mission.”

family- my children and Jorge Luis. I don’t choose between my professional life and my personal family life, but that is a choice I have been privileged to be able to make.”

Describing Miami: “un ajiaco” like a stew-not a melting pot.

“For me it is a mixing of flavors, spices and exotic ingredients all while maintaining their original consistency and uniqueness. Miami philanthropy is also incredibly special. It is best known for its kindness to others, more on the one on one principal. People give to people and that is still very true in Miami. Miami is a young city with many immigrants and Hispanics. Many Hispanics mostly give to their place of worship-the Church and to their relatives back “home”; therefore philanthropy –giving to charities has been growing at a steady pace, but only for the past twenty to twenty-five years. Many organizations, such as Chapman Partnership, where I am a board member, is celebrating their 25 years. There is much hope for the next twenty-five years, as Hispanics are moving into this charitable space and donating, volunteering at the same pace as our Anglo neighbors. Miami and the Miami Charities will be positively impacted by this Hispanic kindness soon enough.”

The Glamorous & Her Daughters Annia and Saramelia

MARILE LOPEZ

The Philanthropist is a Style Icon in Miami

Jorge Luis and Marile Lopez are a power couple in Miami. Both were born in Cuba and fled Castro’s dictatorship seeking religious freedom, freedom of speech and freedom of choice. “We were both blessed to be raised in a loving, Catholic home. Our immigrant parents’ desire and accomplishments of the American Dream gave us the opportunity to be the professional, philanthropist couple we are today. It was their example and virtues that shaped us,” expressed Lopez from the comfort of her home in Miami. As the stylish woman she is, both her and her husband are also well-respected members of society. Both hold MBAs and Jorge Luis Lopez graduated from the University of Miami

School of Law. “He has been practicing Governmental Affairs for over 30 years and I joined the firm 15 years ago,” explained the beauty surrounded by her daughter Annia and Saramelia.

“In life we are partners in everything. There is no Jorge or Marile-it’s Jorge and Marile…We work together every day. At the office we are very professional and respect each other’s opinion on client issues, financial decisions and everything else-but we are like that at home as well; therefore you are the same no matter where you go, and what you are doing. My priority has always been my

On the other hand, her fashion sense is inherited by her mother, Maria Elena, who started a bridal headpiece company twenty-five years ago. “We started selling our handmade tiaras and headpieces door to door –to the bridal salons here in Miami, Puerto Rico and New York. Soon the line was established as the premier bridal headpiece, featured in all the bridal magazines, editorial, covers, celebrity using them on their wedding day…and the rest is history-as they say… Maria Elena Headpieces are sold in couture bridal salons all over the worldfrom Miami to Dubai. The next generation-our daughter Annia, will take over and continue her grandmother’s legacy.”

“My grandmother, Carmela was a seamstress in Cuba. She passed on her knowledge of fine fabrics, delicate embroideries and the right fit,” explained Lopez who alongside her husband, attend thirty fundraisers, galas and luncheons each year. Prior to each event, Lopez explains that she organizes her outfits three months in advance. Her personal closet looks like a well-organized room of beautifully kept gowns and cocktail dresses. It is a delight to watch. “I believe that looking your best is important and an affirmation that you believe that event is important enough to look appropriate. It is an honor for Jorge

Luis and I to Chair a gala or be recognized or simply attend as guests; therefore we take that serious and it is important to give each event its significance and the time to prepare.”

Lopez enjoys wearing Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Monse and Erdem, amongst other designers. She has also collaborated with her friend, designer Ivonne de la Vega, with whom she created evening gowns. “Fashion is cyclical, never disregard that favorite outfit from a few years ago, it might be in style soon…”

Based on Lopez’s belief about philanthropy, the power duo believes that it about fundamental change. “Philanthropy focuses on causes, while establishing a permanent change in the community-the world. Organizations, foundations and private donors are on the front lines of independently impacting substantive long-term change. Through innovative fundraising and new funding models, these causes will empower community and global changes. Our family foundation, Marile & Jorge Luis Lopez, Esq. Family Foundation, has a mission based on causes-not organizations, even though Jorge Luis and I have well established our “Charities of Choice” and support them with our time, talent and treasure.”

Another project they are currently getting involved is, consists of fundraising for the Polo School in Miami. “Jorge Luis and I are new to the Polo World. The beauty, elegance and grace of the sport attracted us to the World Polo League and the Grand Champions Polo Club, particularly the idea of bringing this world class sport to Miami and to make it available to children who perhaps would not have had the opportunity if it wasn’t for the Polo School and their great work in the community.”

Juhi Saigal-Shah

THE BEAUTY OF GRACE AND GIVING

Q&A Q&A

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Effortless is what I like. My style reflects my story and things that bring me joy. It is about being true to yourself.

Q: What do you like about Miami and how it has changed your life?

A: It has been four years, in a blink of an eye, and I find magic in this city. Miami has embraced us, and it embodies love and energy. The beauty of the different cultures we are surrounded by, that have a shared value system. To be immersed in it, is beautiful learning and the gift that keeps giving.

Q: How do you feel about the Polo Committee of Miami, to bring back the glamour of polo....

A: Miami is a world class city. Polo has history in Miami and what could be greater than being host and shining the light on the glamour of Polo. Modern Polo originated in India in 1859 when the Silchar Polo club was founded by the British in Manipur, a northeastern state of India. Today, the world’s oldest active club is the Calcutta Polo Club established in 1862. We are reviving its history in Miami!

Q: You design jewelry. Tell me about this, and the other passions in your life.

A: Personally, I am process oriented and find creativity in design enchanting. I am passionate about the process of crafting life and every aspect of it. I design my own jewelry as

it reflects who I am as a woman and I enjoy designing in the home and workspace. Our homes in New York, Philadelphia and Miami have been design builds.

Professionally, I am a clinical psychologist and a researcher at heart. I enjoy the interdisciplinary merge of psychology with other disciplines of life. It is about getting in touch with what speaks to you, influencing thought and recreating your environment, allowing it to serve the best in yourself. We are only limited by our imagination. Psychology influences my work in Education, and Environmental and Conservation psychology is at the forefront of my work in civic engagement.

Q: How do you handle being a mother and a busy businesswoman?

A: Dear sweet unforgettable childhood. It is a delicate balance, isn’t it? The secret is that our children need the quiet support just as much as when they seem like they may not. Allowing and creating space to nourish the self in between the journey of parenthood allows the balance to stay in place. Pause, for immeasurable value. I run early in the morning and that allows me to center my day. I immerse myself in verse and love to read. I love travel and the bohemian side of me and my immersive personality, often allows me to feel like the next place could be home. On the work front, I am engaged with United Way and serve as co-chair of United Way of Miami-Dade Florida’s Education II Impact Council. Our work in School Age Education is at the grassroots level and agencies are vetted for clear outcome measures that indicate change is taking place.

The focus on underserved communities has always been where my heart is, and I see how every effort is created to ensure that we are moving the needle. With my children, Simrin Kesmia and Arhan, the hope is that legacy I leave as a parent. That they understand the courage and value of giving time and encouraging philanthropy to leave the world better than how they found it.

We are longtime supporters of United Way Worldwide and members of its Tocqueville Society, as well as members of Florida Council of 100. I enjoy civic engagement and remain active with private civic organizations.

In Miami I am engaged with urban development issues and actively working with the city and county to restore the historic five-mile Commodore Trail that runs through Coconut Grove and Coral Gables. In Philadephia, I serve on the Board of Historic Philadelphia.

I spend my time between Miami, New York, and Philadelphia

STYLISH PEOPLE IN MANHATTAN

HOW THESE INFLUENCERS LIVE AND GIVE!

GABRIELA GIL

PAINTER, ARTIST

My abstract paintings and sculptures reflect an admiration for both nature’s softness, and the human instinct to connect. Line, color, and rhythm are the foundation of my work, and are an evolution from my previous experience in dance. When shopping I lean toward stores that offer one-of-a-kind or rare pieces, as well as fashion from Latin American designers. This leads me to SoHo, vintage stores, Moda Operandi, and independent designers.

ANGELO DAVID PISACRETA

OWNER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF ANGELO DAVID SALON

As owner and creative director of Angelo David Salon, and one of New York City’s leading authorities on fine and thinning hair, Angelo David Pisacreta is not just a hair illusionist; he is the Vera Wang of couture hair. His salon on Madison Avenue, boasts a team of highly trained staff members to make you feel welcomed each time.

www.angelodavid.com

MANNY ROLON OWNER AND STYLIST OF MY DARLING IV Y

Manny is a native New Yorker who is a third-generation professional in the hair styling industry with over 20 years’ experience. With his business partners, Manny opened up a hair salon in New York City, My Darling Ivy. He also helps the community through charity.

www.mydarlingivy.com

NIKKI WALTER-NEMICKAS

FITNESS MODEL

My style is a mix of traditional Chanel to my favorite denim. As the pandemic has changed many paths, I see home gym trends as an ultimate high. People want to be healthy and in rural America you find that, it made me create #ruralfit, to raise money for the community.

DEMARCHELIER BISTRO

TRADITIONAL FRENCH CUISINE ON LONG ISLAND’S NORTH FORK

Family owned and operated bistro Demarchelier Restaurant has officially opened in November 2020 in Greenport, NY, bringing a taste of France to North Fork. Situated in the charming shopping village, the new incarnation of the Upper East Side classic is currently located in the heart of Greenport on Main Street. Unlike the Upper East Side restaurant that closed its doors after 40 years in business, the Greenport location is more casual and extremely cozy. From

marble top tables and the antique bar top (which was brought over from the former location) to the outdoor seating and colorful paintings by the owner’s father (famed artist Eric Demarchelier) on the wall, the atmosphere of Demarchelier makes it the perfect sojourn in North Fork for a quick bite to eat. Here you can expect to find small popular plates like Artichoke Hearts with warm goat cheese, Grilled Octopus with chickpeas, and Cheese Fondue. Specialty dishes include Roasted Salmon with mixed vegetables, Steak Tartare with pomme dauphine, Duck Confit with spinach.

www.demarchelierrestaurant.com

FROM FRANCE FARE TO DELECTABLE CHICKEN

FINE DINING FROM THE NORTH FORK & THE EAST END

FINGER-LICKING CHICKEN COMES TO THE HAMPTONS

FRANK OTTOMANELLI OWNER AND MANAGER OF S. OTTOMANELLI & SONS PRIME MEATS

The Ottomanelli style is authentic, old fashion, old school. “We do things like they were done in 1950’s. Our philosophy is to bring our customers only the best quality. Our focus is to offer All-Natural meats that are antibiotic free, growth hormone free, and fed vegetarian diet. At the same time, it has to be graded prime. We then age our meats anywhere from 21 to 35 days. like going to high end food stores that are boutiques. like to know people running a business that share similar values as Ottomanelli.

www.ottomanelli.com

The owners of Southampton Social Club, Union Burger Bar, and Union Sushi & Steak are bringing a new concept to Southampton that has never been done before on the east end. Restaurateurs Ian Duke and David Hilty, are opening Southampton’s first ghost kitchen called The Coop. And, as food guru Ian puts it, The Coop will serve chicken that is simply “scrumptious”.

The Coop is operating out of Southampton Social Club, which is closed during the off-season but is still open for private events. The ghost kitchen concept will enable customers to order delivery as well as offering Curbside Pick-Up for guests who order through the website or via

www.TheCoopToGo.com

telephone. There in fact will be daily specials for those who order directly through the restaurant’s website for Curbside Pickup. A variety of fried and rotisserie chicken options are there with a wide assortment of sides. A few items of note that really separate The Coop from others would include the Barbecue Chicken Sandwich with Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, chipotle mayo and a cabbage & apple slaw, The Biscuits topped with fried chicken and covered in a rich sausage gravy is to die for and the Fried Chicken Bowl brings Mashed Potatoes, Fried Chicken, Corn, Scallions, Cheddar cheese and rich gravy together for a dish best described as “devilishly heavenly”.

W ho to know IN PALM BEACH

SALLY KIMBALL OWNER OF CLASSIC COLLECTIONS OF PALM BEACH

What is the appeal of Palm Beach? Just as there is only one Paris or Rome, there is only one Palm Beach. Its classic, natural beauty, low-key atmosphere and access to the best of the best of hotels, restaurants, shopping and cultural venues will always entice those who appreciate the very best. Style is everything in this town.

What are the trends? A more casual approach to fashion is the new normal. Both daytime and evening dresses consists of loose, flowy, linen pieces, light-weighted matching silk outfits and tropical printed sleeveless dresses, shorts and skirts. Seen are low heels, slip on mules and fabric flats, big and bright jewelry made of natural straw, feathers and wood as well as handbags that are colorful and lightweight.

Are we going to see any long gowns and galas anytime soon?

Unfortunately, most likely no. Many of the famous charity balls have been cancelled and recast as virtual events. Small at home parties are the norm now and hostesses and guests are wearing beautiful caftans, silk palazzo pants, linen outfits and jeweled sandals. Fine jewelry still remains important! 118 N County Rd, Palm Beach FL 33480

BARBARA GILBERT A PALM BEACH LADY WITH STYLE

The Vice President and Business Development Officer or Valley Bank, Gilbert has had 25 years of banking and wealth management experience to the role, with deep knowledge in institutional, lending, corporate, commercial and personal banking services. She has also served the non-profit sector as Director of Development for the Pennsylvania Ballet, and as Director of Capital Campaigns for the Philadelphia Orchestra. She also handled campaigns for The Arthur Ashe Education and Tennis Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Endowment Campaign for the West Minster Choir College and helped the Ampha Theater in Mizner Centre in Boca Raton, Florida. “My signature style reflects who I am as professional in the banking business. A trusting relationship between my company and yours always comes first. Whatever resources you need, whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, planning a wedding for your daughter, getting ready to send your children to college or taking care of an elder loved one, you should always be able to speak to your banker for resources and whatever you need.”

Delight at the Grand in Miami

“Today my life revolves around Polo, I love this lifestyle, the discipline it brought me, and the people who share that same passion.”

“What I like most about polo is because I feel that in general, we are all a team, a family that plays together for the same cause.”

“My first contact with Polo was through a player friend in California. I started training in 2017 in San Diego and shortly afterwards in West Palm Beach when I moved to Florida.”

“I like the adrenaline you feel when you play the Sport of Kings.”

A Polo Player with Style

JANI

BONATTI

“I am currently playing at the Palm City Polo Club, and I own the @POLOWAY brand and the energetic drink @poloWaypower.”

“In Florida, Palm City Polo Club opened the doors for me and I am very grateful to them.”

INTO HER OWN

A FILM ABOUT ARTIST URSULA RYDINGSVARD

“Into her own” is a film by Daniel Traub based on the legacy of one of the best contemporary artists, Ursula Von Rydingsvard. Her expressive cedar sculptures combines traces of a long and distant peasant past evocative and fueled by a remembrance of her childhood, one that was filled of a complexity and chaotic nature due to the forced labor her parents endured in the Nazi concentration camps during World War II. The basic organic materials symbolize humility while the vast sizes of grandeur are shaped by the monumental sculptures she creates. A symbiotic relationship between past and present. The German born artist (b. 1942), who descends from Ukrainian and Polish parents, belongs to more than 30 museum collections around the world. One of her first solo exhibits was titled “Interior Ursula”. In this particular manifest, Von Rydingsvard was inspired by a line from Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem: “Fourth Duno Elegy”: “We don’t know the contour of our feeling, only the thing that molds it from without.” Do not miss this film…watch it on Vimeo or Amazon.

The Pirelli Calendar 2020

ARTISTRY BELONGS TO THE FAMOUS AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Paolo Roversi’s 2020 Pirelli Calendar “Looking for Juliet” was presented to the public at Verona’s Teatro Filarmonico. Drawing inspiration from Shakespeare’s timeless drama, Paolo Roversi has tapped into the “Juliet that exists in every woman” with Claire Foy, Mia Goth, Chris Lee, Indya Moore, Rosalía, Stella Roversi, Yara Shahidi, Kristen Stewart and Emma Watson as the protagonists of this 47th edition of The Cal™. Visit www.pirellicalendar.com

Vintage on Vintage:

FASHION & ARCHITECTURE

Coral Gables Historic Sites Play Dress Up

Karelia’s love of vintage fashion combined with a passion for historic architecture was the impetus for the photo shoot among several historical sites in Coral Gables. Dr. Karelia Martinez Carbonell is a longtime Coral Gables resident who sees herself as an “accidental preservationist.” She also loves vintage fashion. These images marry her two passions.

CORAL GABLES CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

An outdoor pulpit and Spanish sanctuary sconces

Designed by Kiehnel and Elliott [the firm also designed Coral Gables Elementary School] and patterned after a cathedral in Mexico, it was the first church built in the city. It was dedicated on Palm Sunday, April 5, 1925 and included an outdoor pulpit. George Merrick, whose father was a Congregational minister, donated land for the church and dedicated the building to him. He and his wife also donated the Spanish sanctuary sconces. The church’s interior—with polychrome beams and massive chandeliers—is the best remaining example of pristine Coral Gables style.

MIAMI BALTIMORE COUNTRY CLUB

This structure will remain a thing of lasting beauty

The 1926 Biltmore is of Spanish style with Moorish and Italian accents considered “Mediterranean Revival”. Designed by internationally known architects Schultze and Weaver, The Miami Biltmore is designated a National Historic Landmark. The 26-story tower is a replica of the Giralda Tower of Spain. Schultze and Weaver also designed New York’s Pierre and Waldorf-Astoria Hotels, Palm Beach’s Breakers, and Miami’s Freedom Tower. For the opening, Venetian gondolas traveled from the hotel through the Coral Gables Waterway to Tahiti Beach (now Cocoplum). Guests also enjoyed a polo field, two golf courses, tennis courts, a bridle path, fox hunting and a gigantic pool. After a preservation battle, the city acquired the building under the Historic Monument Act of 1972. In 1985, the city signed a 99-year lease for renovation and management of the structure as a 286-room luxury hotel and office complex.In 1996, the National Register of Historic Places designated The Biltmore a National Historic Landmark, an elite title offered to only 3 percent of all historic structures.

VENETIAN POOL First Opera at the Venetian Pool in 1926 with a Cost of $1 Million

The Venetian Pool was opened in 1924 as the “Venetian Casino,” which was part of the Grand Plan George Merrick had for the City of Coral Gables. Completed in 1925 it was designed by Phineas Paist with Denman Fink.

Originally serving as a rock quarry pit from which the oolitic limestone used in many of Coral Gables earliest buildings, its construction it was dubbed “the world’s most beautiful swimming hole.” It is the municipal swimming pool of the City and resembles a Venetian lagoon featuring a tall limerock outcropping, a waterfall, Venetian posts, and a small island connected to the Casino by a Venetian bridge. In the early days, George Merrick used the pool as his sales center and hired renowned orator, William Jennings Bryan, to extol the virtues of Coral Gables to willing customers.

The first national opera troupe performance in Miami was in the drained Venetian Pool on February 2, 1926. The million-dollar production had a cast of 30 singers and 28 ballet dancers who arrived on three special trains. The opera was sponsored by the developers of Coral Gables and Miami Shores.

A year earlier, in 1925, the celebrated Paul Whiteman Orchestra played in a drained Venetian Pool to help George Merrick promote sales in Coral Gables.

The local landmark is the only pool included in the National Register of Historic Places.

DESOTO PLAZA AND FOUNTAIN

An obelisk and four relief carvings make up stone fountain known as De Soto.

The City Beautiful Movement encouraged the use of wide tree-lined avenues, monumental buildings, winding roadways, green space, ornate plazas and fountains galore. All these elements of style have been and continue to be incorporated by Coral Gables city planners. Out of 14 planned plazas, only six were built by 1923. The Desoto Plaza and Fountain was built a few years later in 1925. It is named after Hernando de Soto, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led the first European expedition to the United States. It is located in close proximity to the historic Venetian Pool at the intersection of Sevilla Avenue, and Granada and DeSoto Boulevards. The location is one of the City of Coral Gables original traffic circles.

The pedestal fountain is in a neo-baroque French architectural style of the late 19th century. It was designed by Denman Fink, the uncle of Coral Gables founder George Merrick. Fink designed all of the original entrances to Coral Gables, the original water tower in the shape of a light house, and Coral Gables city hall. The stone fountain supports an obelisk and features four relief carvings of faces containing water jets. At night, vintage lanterns light the fountain.

in the magazine Gables Living.  She was instrumental in acquiring funds from the City of Coral Gables to restore the historic 1926 White Way Lights; recently spearheaded a campaign to halt the demolition of a Coral Gables landmark and is currently working on raising awareness to save the only Brutalist-style government building in Coral Gables. She is also campaigning to historically designate the last remaining Cold War bunker in South Florida.

Dr. Karelia Martinez Carbonell is an independent fundraising and communications consultant after many years employed in the not-for-profit sector. Dr. Martinez Carbonell has been a leader on numerous nonprofit boards of directors. She is past executive board member of the Coral Gables Community Foundation; longtime board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Miami Chapter;past president of the Junior League of Miami Foundation and current president of the Historic Preservation Association

of Coral Gables. She holds a Doctorate in Public Administration with a concentration on non-profit management from NSU. Martinez Carbonell is one of a limited number of fundraisers worldwide who have earned the CFRE credential (certified fundraising executive).

Dr. Martinez Carbonell is a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and lectures on the importance of historic preservation. She also writes a monthly column about historic landmarks in Coral Gables and beyond.

Designed by Kiehnel and Elliott [the firm also designed Coral Gables Elementary School] and patterned after a cathedral in Mexico, it was the first church built in the city. It was dedicated on Palm Sunday, April 5, 1925 and included an outdoor pulpit. George Merrick, whose father was a Congregational minister, donated land for the church and dedicated the building to him. He and his wife also donated the Spanish sanctuary sconces. The church’s interior—with polychrome beams and massive chandeliers—is the best remaining example of pristine Coral Gables style.

BREAKFAST under the

TREES

For the Coral Gables Equestrian Community.

Association

Gables

One of the original dimensions of Coral Gables Founder George Merrick’s dream was the importance of horses in the social and sporting life of his new city. The Coral Gables Riding Academy brought the beauty of horses and the excitement of horse shows to Coral Gables residents. The Academy played an important role in the local equestrian community. Some horses at the Academy were well known. Silver, a pure white Arabian stallion, famous as the mount of the Lone Ranger in the movies, was the star at local events and parades.

The Academy had a permit allowing horse riding throughout the city. The median of Alhambra Circle, which ran along the back of the stable, was originally laid out with a bridle path. The 35-mile horse trails ran along Alhambra and Country Club Prado, around the Granada Golf Course, the Biltmore course, the campus of the University of Miami, and beside the waterways.

The median of Alhambra Circle, conveniently right below the rooftop terrace, was originally laid out with a bridle path. The 35-mile horse trails ran along Alhambra and Country Club Prado, around the Granada Golf Course, the Biltmore course, the campus of the University of Miami, and beside the waterways.

The Academy’s Sunday breakfast rides were a weekly social event during the 1930s and 1940s. The rides wound through the Gables’ trails. When the riders reached “open country” –now the Riviera section of Coral Gables—they ate breakfast under the trees.

Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote the understanding and importance of historic resources and their preservation. For additional information or to become a member, please visit www. historiccoralgables.org