Accolades keep pouring in for a local baker whose baked goods are the stuff of legend.   When Zak Stern, otherwise known as Zak the Baker, first started making sourdough bread in Miami back in 2012, he wasn’t thinking about awards. Happiness and how to achieve it was his major preoccupation. It was that thinking […]

In honor of the Cannes Yachting Festival, Jorge L. Camaraza, director of sales and marketing for MarineMax Yachts Miami, gives us an insider’s look at the maritime epicenter of the French Riviera.   DINE A quick boat ride from Cannes to La Guérite puts you on a beautiful island with exceptionally good food and drink. […]

A mom to a 7-year-old and the host of her eponymous show on MSNBC and Peacock, Katie Phang wears many hats. Keeping up with her hectic schedule that includes TV hosting, podcast recording, and legal contributing ain’t for the weary.   6am I make breakfast for my daughter, Charlotte. To start my own day, I […]

Surrounded by azure waters and white-sand beaches, this sensorial retreat is made for anyone looking to indulge in Bahamian splendor.    “Smell the sea and feel the sky, let your soul and spirit fly.” While Van Morrison’s vision of sailing “Into the Mystic” is poetically beautiful, he never could have imagined how truly captivating the […]

Mercedes-Benz unveils the Maybach by Virgil Abloh, a limited edition of 150 that features a visionary take on automotive luxury worthy of its epithet.    It all started with a beloved fashion designer’s vision. “We wanted to display Virgil Abloh’s work in the manner that was originally planned with him [at the helm]: an immersive […]

International design star Jean-Louis Deniot brings fresh luster and a dash of cinematic flair to a growing roster of private residences and new developments in South Florida.   Tracking Jean-Louis Deniot’s list of ongoing projects is a little like scanning a map of the world. Since founding his Paris-based architecture and interior design firm almost […]

Tri-county real estate associate and self-described homebody, Jeannie Montes de Oca knows from experience how important it is to make a house a home. Here, she reveals some insider information on why Coral Gables is the perfect place to hang your hat.   1/ Tell us about the neighborhood. I grew up in Coral Gables. […]

How many years have you been a Realtor? Almost 20 years. What is your favorite property sold and/or work experience? My first year in the business when I received a call for a rental listing in Coral Gables which ended up converting to my first commercial sale. This taught me to never overlook deals no […]

A real estate expert and a boating enthusiast, Jason Zarco’s skilled maneuvering around Miami’s North Beach is rooted in MiMo nostalgia and the promise of its great future.   1/ Tell us about North Beach. North Beach is home, and it’s where I grew up. It is arguably the most authentic area of Miami Beach […]