Spring Soiree in the Design District

Iris on the Bay, a new waterfront townhome community in Miami’s North Beach, hosted a design-centric event last Thursday, April 9th at the newly renovated and expanded TUI Lifestyle Showroom in the Design District. The product of a collaborative effort between industry heavyweights Tui Pranich, Michael Wolk and Jose Gomez, Iris on the Bay is a stunning eco-friendly development boasting spacious living quarters located in a private, gated bayside community.

Approximately 150 influencers were in attendance including media, major real estate brokers, architects and interior designers and VIPs. The stylish party included a luxe outdoor cabana with specialty cocktails, a preview of TUI Lifestyle’s latest furniture collection, music by DJ Jodi McDonald, large acrylic wall panels showcasing the artful Iris on the Bay and other creative interactions.

Pictured: Marlene Goldman, Frances Alban and Alice Sarfati
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Earth Day 2015

Proposed as a day to honor the Earth and the concept of peace, the first celebration of Earth Day was in 1970. Earth Day is now celebrated in more than 192 countries.

Groups all over South Florida will pay tribute to our planet in a myriad of ways, mostly through events that are family-friendly and that showcase the environment, conservation and recycling.

Click through to find out about Earth Day events happening at Pinecrest Gardens, Miami Beach Botanic Garden, City of Coral Gables and Miami Children’s Museum.
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Foodie Find: Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne

The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne is spicing up Sundays with a Southern Jazz Brunch. On the third Sunday of the month the place is rolling out New Orleans specialties such as the corn spoon bread & seared scallop pictured here. There’s also an ocean’s worth of seafood at the raw bar including oysters, shrimp and stone crabs. Plus ribs rubbed in every direction, dirty rice, and other specialties from New Orleans. Of course, brunch regulars such as eggs benedict, French toast and bacon make delicious appearances while the dessert selection is plentiful enough to require it’s own room. As an entertaining side, there’s a five-piece brass band, a tarot card research and a magician.
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