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Here & Now We may think being a wine judge sounds like pretty easy work. It is not. I know because I sat in on just one day of the two-day judging at South Florida’s home-grown American Fine Wine Competition. I know because watching the 24 judges file out of the tasting room brought to mind 24 miners filing out of a mine.

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25 In the City Big (purple) smiles this year at the judging tables at the American Fine Wine Competition at Florida International University y – and

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ON T ON THE HE C COVER OVER OVER OV On the eve of the Doral Golf Resort & Spa’s WGC Cadillac Championship, Ivanka Trump speaks about Trump Hotel Collection’s $200 million renovation there, Florida’s opportune climate for development, childhood memories of Mar-A-Lago and making more memories with her daughter under the Florida sun. Our story begins on pg. 79.

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you can sample them for yourself at a gala coming up April 4 in Boca Raton; a former museum of natural wonders in Dania Beach becomes a Gallery of Amazing Things; the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation honors Florida Panthers Coach Kevin Dineen; and five things you need to know, heading into tax season.

performance, if not yet valet discernment; a Fort Lauderdale Museum hosts a celebration of food, wine, Discovery & Science; the Hope Gala in Boca Raton benefits a summer camp for young cancer survivors and five ideas to steal from the recent Red Cross Designers’ Show House.

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On the Shore The new and improved Lincoln MKZ luxury sedan passes the South Florida test for style and

40 The 7th Annual Festival of the Arts Boca, an evening at FAU with Bravo TV executive vice president of development and talent Andy Cohen, the grand

Curb Appeal: A Delray Beach home on Delaire Country Club golf course is a French revelation.

67 Eye On Style Following up on the peplums of fall/winter fashion, some new frills and flounces look fresh and feminine for spring, says our Fashion & Style Director, Elyse Ranart.

74 Shopping & Beauty From Prada to Pucci, upscale consignments offer luxe looks for less.

114 Art and Letters The Cleveland Orchestra Miami closes its seventh season with Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony.

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opportunity and icons better than Ivanka Trump, who started honing her image as a fashion model in her teens. In addition to her real estate dealings, Ivanka now heads a growing lifestyle brand that includes fine jewelry, handbags, shoes, sunglasses, clothing, home décor and a fragrance. We spoke with Ivanka just before the premiere of All-Star Celebrity Apprentice (NBC, 9 p.m. March 3) and Doral’s World Golf Championships - Cadillac Championship (March 6-10). Ever gracious in her responses, she shared some South Florida memories, some Blue Monster plans, Friday night’s menu and her joy in a baby girl’s laugh.

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It’s not always just about the food; the beverage that complements a meal can sometimes make or break it. Fine Dining Writer Rebecca Cahilly says these restaurants take their wine and cocktail offerings seriously, with certified sommeliers and mixologists on staff dedicated to the professional side of drinking.

ONLINE The 24 judges in this year’s American Fine Wine Competition smelled, sipped – and ultimately spit – 630 wines from wine-growing regions throughout the nation over the two-day competition at Florida International University in North Miami. What gems did they find for us to try? Look for results from South Florida’s home-grown wine competition at cityandshore.com/ departments/wine-spirits; and sample the wines for yourself April 4 at the American Fine Wine Competition Gala in Boca Raton (see story, pg. 25)

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YOU BE THE JUDGE We think it’s easy. We see bottles of wine rated with numbers on the shelves at stores, and we pick the one rated 89 instead of the one rated 75. We are busy, and tired, and we don’t have time to sample each and every wine on the shelf and decide for ourselves if the 89 is really 14 points better than the 75. Earthy or elegant? Flowery or fruity? Smooth or piquant? We don’t know. We just want a nice glass of wine at the end of our busy, and tiring, day – not a master class on tannins. We want something easy. What we do not see up on the shelves, however, are the good people making it easier for us. The helpful – almost heroic – few who sit down with bottle after bottle (after bottle) and consider each one for its characteristics of clarity, aroma, taste. They do it for us, because it’s their job and because we do not have the time nor the energy – not to mention the hepatic fortitude – to sample wines until we have found the gems. And maybe, because we are busy and tired, the thought of being a wine judge sounds like pretty easy, even fun, work. It is not. I know because I sat in on just one day of the two-day judging at this year’s American Fine Wine Competition and observed the judges sampling each of the 630 wines entered in this year’s competition. I know because watching the 24 judges file out of the tasting room at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at FIU brought to mind 24 miners filing out of a mine. Miners, that is, with purple teeth, ruddy noses and ravenous hunger. At lunch overlooking Biscayne Bay at FIU, they let on that sampling so many wines can trigger a salivatory response that wildly sharpens the appetite. They were still a lively group after two days of triggering – hundreds of wines clearly had not dulled their sense of humor. What does a sommelier who has just sampled hundreds of wines drink with a steaming plate of steak and mushrooms on his lunch break? “Mountain Dew,’’ deadpanned judge Don Derocher, the fine sommelier at The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach. No, not really. I turned away for a moment to chat with Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, and when I turned back the resourceful Derocher had managed to score an excellent 2010 Del Dotto Chardonnay and a 2009 McGah Family Cellars Scarlett Cabernet Sauvignon for the table. Even when they were not working on our behalf, the wine judges were working on our behalf. They traded philosophies of winemaking over lunch, played a few insider wine jokes on each other, smiled big purple smiles only wine insiders would understand. And then, after lunch, they all filed back into the mine – I mean the tasting room – and swirled, smelled, sipped and spit their way through another 100 or so reds to find the Best of Class, and the Best of Show. We hope you’ll find much to sample yourself in this issue – our cover story interview with Ivanka Trump, for example, who’s overseeing the redesign of the landmark Doral Golf Resort & Spa, pg. 79. But we should also remember the wine judges when we’re shopping after a busy day, or sitting around the tables this year at the American Fine Wine Competition Gala, a wine and dinner extravaganza for charity April 4 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club (preview, pg. 25). If you come, I will raise a glass with you to these hardworking judges who sat down with bottle after bottle (after bottle) to help us find – and enjoy – the red and white gems from the mine. Thanks to them, that part will be easy. —Mark Gauert, mgauert@cityandshore.com

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contributors Elizabeth Rahe (“In the City,’’ 28; and “On the Shore,’’ pg. 36) is a contributing editor to City & Shore, and a former Sun Sentinel Lifestyle editor. Lori Capullo (“On the Money,’’ pg. 32; and “Travel: Ready, Set, Action,’’ pg. 85) is a contributing editor to City & Shore and a freelance writer. Charlyne V. Schaub (“In the City,’’ pg. 28; On the Shore,’’ pg. 38; “Home & Décor,’’ pg. 46; “Design Trade Secrets,’’ pg. 50; is the former editor of the Sun Sentinel’s Home & Garden section. Robyn A. Friedman (The Calendar, pg. 40; and “Curb Appeal,’’ pg. 64; is a freelance writer and the Sun Sentinel’s former real-estate columnist. Elyse Ranart (“Eye on Style,’’ pg. 67) is City & Shore’s Fashion & Style Director. She was formerly a Senior Art Director for Neiman Marcus advertising, and has worked with Armani, Prada, Chanel, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik, among others.

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Nancy McVicar (“Health & Fitness: Personal Best,’’ pg. 42) is a former health and medical writer for the Sun Sentinel. Her recent stories, including “Future Docs,’’ on innovative new medical techniques; “Yoga and Pain Relief’’ and “Weight Loss Methods,” among others, are available on our website, cityandshore.com. Doreen Christensen (“The Real Deal,’’ pg. 74) is City & Shore’s Beauty & Shopping correspondent. Her Shop-O-Matic blog is linked at cityandshore.com, follow her on Twitter @PrettyGoodIdeas or email her at dchristensen@sunsentinel.com. Rebecca Cahilly (“Fine Dining: Liquid Assets,” pg. 99) is our Fine Dining writer. Her recent stories, including “Where to Eat Before or After a Show’’ and “Waterfront Dining,’’ among others, are available on our website, cityandshore.com. Kingsley Guy (“Art & Letters,’’ pg. 114) is the former editor of the Sun Sentinel’s Editorial page.

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RED, WHITE & TRUE Many happy judges - with many recommendations for us to sample — this year at South Florida’s homegrown American Fine Wine Competition BY BETH LANDMAN It takes a clear mind and steady focus to begin a work day with a few glasses of wine, but the 24 men and women filing into the judging room at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at FIU in North Miami are up for the challenge. This is no Bacchanalian college binge. Those assembling are judges in the sixth annual American Fine Wine Competition, a two-day session of sipping, swirling, savoring – and ultimately spitting out – over 600 of the country’s best vintages. “I am sorry I missed my bagel and cappuccino, but after the second glass of wine, who cares?’’ asks judge Charlie Arturaola, a wine consultant so steeped in the industry that he made a film about it. “It was a docu-fiction about a sommelier who lost his palate,’’ he explains. “This is like a sub-world; we are all connected.’’ The proclamations of the judges here have resonance, not just in South Florida – where many of them are sommeliers and wine experts – but nationally. Don Derocher, for example, is sommelier at The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach. A bottle he and the other arbiters

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rate as gold is likely to appear on lists around the country. More immediately, the winners will be served at the AFWC’s charity gala April 4th at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Throughout the morning the group tastes whites then moves on to rosé before hitting the reds. It’s a blind tasting they are told the wine variety, region, price point and year, but not the vineyard. Each table has four judges who have to agree by 75 percent on a verdict, so there is quite a bit of deliberation. The consensus of the room is that the pinot noirs from northern California above $55 – mostly 2010s - are exceptional. “We are awarding three double golds out of seven wines; that never happens!’’ exclaims Tylor Field III, VP of wine and spirits for Morton’s steakhouses. Even so, there is some dissension, and the sub-world has a language all its own. “This is too tannic,” maintains Derocher, on one wine. “It’s a pinot masquerading as a syrah.’’ “Don, this one is like cola!’’ counters Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, who became a master of wine rather than a master sommelier because she wasn’t interested in going into the service end of the business. She dips her nose below the glass rim, takes a deep inhale and discretely covers her mouth geisha style, before pronouncing, “It’s so sweet the candy was confected on it and the level of oak is like coffee.” On another, she was equally emphatic: “You guys are [rating it] gold? It’s soo sweet!! Holy oak, Batman!”

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“I taste green pepper and zucchini,’’ Derocher says. Following a lunch break during which wine is served - and actually imbibed - a volunteer methodically places 10 glasses in front of each judge for a sampling of petite syrah. “People think tasting wine is a dream job,” she whispers, of such backand-forth debate, “but it’s just grueling!’’ Even though wine is not swallowed for the most part, alcohol does seep into the judges’ systems, and their mouths begin to darken from sampling the reds. By the time they reach this intensely purple flight, teeth are losing their luster and tongues look like they belong to a group of toddlers who have just finished slurping popsicles. “This round really hurts my teeth,’’ sighs Virginia Philip, a master sommelier who runs The Breakers’ wine program. She is sharing a table with Monty Preiser, an attorney who founded the American Fine Wine Competition with his wife, Sara, and AFWC President Shari Gherman. “Individual cups are crucial,” she says. “There is nothing more disgusting than sharing one spit bucket.’’ Day one ends in a burst of bubbles with a final sparkling wine rating. Mere mortals would be ready for a long nap after such an endurance test, but this group heads happily to a dinner, complete with over a hundred more bottles of wine. And they won’t be able to sleep it off. The next tasting begins again at 9 in the morning. ●

COME DRINK THE WINES Those attending the American Fine Wine Competition Gala dinner at the Boca Raton Resort & Club on April 4 will get to sample from among the same 630 fine vintages tasted and judged by the experts. The evening begins with a reception during which a variety of sparkling wines will be served, and over a hundred silent auction bottles, signed by vintners from the competition, will be on display. Special tasting rooms are being built where 20 to 30 top winemakers will pour from their own selections. This year there will also be a “Cork and Bottle’’ auction of special premium wines, too. A live auction of 10 to 15 luxury items, including private tours through California wine country and a trip to Africa, will follow; proceeds from all three auctions will benefit the Diabetes Research Institute and 4Pets Charities. The main event is a dinner prepared by four notable chefs – Norman Van Aken, Dean Max, Angelo Elia and Christina Machamer. A stage is being constructed and each toque will demonstrate the preparation of each dish. The evening ends with a performance by Hilary Kole, who will entertain the crowd with pop, jazz and blues tunes – and a dance floor. —Beth Landman Tickets are $300 per person, available (plus a $10 service fee) at americanfinewinecompetition.org; or call 561-504-8463.

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AMAZING STORIES A former museum of natural wonders becomes a Gallery of Amazing Things The building looks the same on the outside as it did when it housed the Graves Museum of Archeology and Natural History. Even the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus remains up on the façade facing Federal Highway in Dania Beach. But inside, the 50,000-square-foot space lives up to its new name: Gallery of Amazing Things. Owners Gregg Whittecar and Arron Rimpley have filled it with everything from Lladro porcelain to a red Bentley. Whittecar Gregg Whittecar and Rimpley, Royal Doulton experts, also and Arron Rimpley feature hundreds of examples of the pottery in lighted cases. They are authors of Royal Doulton: A Legacy of Excellence 1871-1945 (Schiffer, $95). “We wanted to create a gallery space that would always be changing and showcase different art from around the world,” Whittecar said during the Lladro Gallery opening, where guests drank sparkling Spanish wine and munched on elegant hors d’oeuvres to the sound of a Spanish guitar. There is no set schedule for the changes. The Lladro and Fossils collections are permanent. “We came up with the name because we wanted to showcase anything amazing, from cars to high porcelain,”,” Whittecar said. “We will be featuring famous artists and up-anddcoming artists. There are no rules. It will always be changing ng and evolving so visitors get a different experience each time me they come.” Although the partners began the venture as a gallery, it also will be open for events such as weddings and bar mitzvahs. —Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub haub Gallery of Amazing Things, 481 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach, 954-654-7739, galleryamazing.com.

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GUT FEELING Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation honors Panthers coach, welcomes Jenna Bush Hager Florida Panthers Coach Kevin Dineen talks openly about a problem that’s tough to talk about – inflammatory bowel disease. In 1987 after an All-Star season playing hockey with the Hartford Whalers, he was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a chronic and painful digestive system disorder. “As an athlete you’re used to having an injury to a knee or shoulder, and after two weeks or a month you’d be back,” he says. “This was something I would not get over. It would take a complete transformation Annie Dineen and husband of my lifestyle.” Florida Panthers With medical care – and Coach Kevin Dineen with his wife, Annie, who is e de d bili bi litta li tati tati ting ing a nurse, at his side – he battled the debilitating ng and a constant urge to symptoms, which included cramping go to the bathroom. In addition he had to deal with the effects of steroid treatments, (though he now controls his symptoms with proper nutrition and rest). After a coach revealed Dineen’s condition to the press, he was flooded with responses from people battling the disease, and he realized his story might be helpful to the estimated 1.4 million Americans who suffer with IBD. Over the years his openness about his condition – and his ability to play and coach professional hockey in spite of it – have provided a source of hope. “It was great experience that something you could consider unfortunate could end up a blessing to myself and others,” he says. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America was part of his journey, helping him to connect with members of the community and to understand how to talk about the condition. In reco recognition of his inspirational story, Kevin and Annie Dineen will be honored at the CCFA Book of Ho Hope Luncheon March 11 at the Boca Raton Reso Resort & Club. Former first daughter and Today show correspondent Jenna Bush Hager will be the keynote speaker. —Elizabeth Rahe C Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America 2 23rd Book of Hope Luncheon, March 1 11, Boca Raton Resort & Club, 561-2182929, www.ccfa.org. Tickets: $125. Keynote speaker Jenna Bush Hager

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paying what they did before the cut came about. On the other hand, those earning more than that pay no more tax than taxpayers earning the maximum, which essentially lowers their payroll tax rate. 3. You can now save more for retirement and enjoy tax benefits at the same time. The maximum amounts you can contribute to various retirement accounts have been increased. The contribution limit to 401K, 403b and 457 accounts is now $17,500; to a simple IRA, it’s $12,000; and to a traditional IRA and Roth IRA, it’s $5,500. 4. Donate more, keep more. Congress has also extended the option for traditional IRA owners age 70½ or older to make tax-free charitable contributions of up to $100,000 directly from their traditional IRAs, but that option is only available (so far) through 2013. 5. Give and you shall receive. The gift tax annual exclusion amount increases to $14,000 this year, so you can give up to $14,000 annually (or $28,000 for spouses splitting gifts) to any number of people without having to pay tax on the gifts. You can also give unlimited amounts toward tuition or medical expenses if you pay the learning institution or provider directly. —Lori Capullo SOURCES: Schwab.com; IRS.gov; CBS News; money.cnn.com

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The new and improved Lincoln luxury sedan passes the South Florida test for style and performance, if not yet valet discernment BY MARK GAUERT I’ve been putting the new Lincoln MKZ luxury sedan through the kind of real-world tests we face here in traffic. Construction chaos on I-595, Florida’s Turnpike and the Palmetto Expressway? All met by the MKZ with agile, power-assisted steering and traction control. Screeching stops and paint-peeling goes on Interstate 95? All met with reliable anti-lock brakes and 2.0-liter, 240-horsepower acceleration. Endless hours sitting in traffic pretty much everywhere? All met with comfortable leather seats – with air conditioning vents in just the right spots up and down my back – and a THX premium audio system with a mute button on the steering wheel (!) so I can cut off the (also endless) ads masquerading as public radio announcements which begin, “We are funded by listeners like you, and by…” (I digress, but, you know the ones I’m talking about). I’m also loving the push start and unique shift buttons on the dashboard, the 10.1-inch LCD instrument cluster, the ample room for my legs, head, elbows – and especially the retractable panoramic roof, which, Lincoln says, “is one of the world’s widest-opening retractable cityandshore.com

on the shore glass roofs.” In fact, as the 15.2-square-foot glass panel glides open, it reminds me of the retractable roof opening up at Marlins Park. Except, clearly, Lincoln’s got a much better game going on here. But my final, most challenging test is coming up: slipping the 73.4-inch-wide Lincoln MKZ between the delicate pink and white pillars of the porte cochere at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. I am not worried about the slipping-between part. The MKZ has an amazing array of short-range, wide-angle radar sensors which, in traffic, warn if there’s another vehicle in the next lane. Or, in parking situations, help line up a parallel parking slot. Or, in this particular case, keep me from clipping a pillar of the porte cochere and potentially pulling down a significant South Florida landmark. No, the part I’m worried about now is the valet test. Ford is hoping this all-new MKZ will reboot Lincoln in the market – and fill a desire for premium features at a moderate price (it starts around $36,000, although the MSRP on the version I’m testing is $46,000). “The new Lincoln brand will be defined by great new luxury vehicles, such as the new MKZ, that feature quality, unique style with substance and innovative technology,’’ Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally said when the redesigned sedan debuted in December.

about the features, the ride, the seats and, when I see its LED headlamps coming out of the dark to take me home, I realize I feel something about the MKZ I didn’t expect to feel when I started my real-world tests. Affection. For more information on the Lincoln MKZ, which also comes in a hybrid model, see lincoln.com.

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To me, that means the valet is going to want to park the rakish, smokequartz colored MKZ right out front of the Boca Raton Resort & Club – its split-wing grille smiling alongside the grilles of Bentleys, Rolls-Royces and Mercedes-Benzes – instead of driving it off to some forlorn back lot. So the final test begins. I pull into the porte cochere, without significant architectural incident. I step out of the car and realize I don’t have a set of keys to hand to the valet. “Don’t worry,” he smiles, handing me a claim stub, “we’re used to that.’’ So as not to bias the test, I choose not to attempt to tip or influence the valet. I just stand back and observe what happens next. I watch as the valet closes the door, pushes the start and drive buttons, and slowly pulls away. I watch as he deftly guides the rakish, smoke-quartz-colored MKZ toward the coveted showcase row of Bentleys, Rolls-Royces and Mercedes-Benzes. And I watch as he drives past their smiling grilles and takes the MKZ to some forlorn back lot behind the Boca Raton Resort & Club. I’m crestfallen. The MKZ deserves better than this, I think. I agree with Ford’s Mulally, that this is a great new luxury car. A successful reboot of the Lincoln brand that passes all the real-world tests we face here in South Florida traffic. Except, for now at least, the valet test. Later, after my meeting at the resort, I hand the claim stub to the valet, and wait for him to bring it back from the far parking lot. I think

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The location must be at least half the fun at the Museum of Discovery & Science Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration. Where else can one enjoy food and wine pairings and watch river otters play, see a swirling tornado and go back in time 65 million years into Florida’s prehistoric past? Set in the recently expanded museum, the event features tastings from nearly 50 of South Florida’s leading restaurants and a wide array of wines, craft beers and spirits from around the world, courtesy of Southern Wine & Spirits. Celebrants also have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items, and each receives a complimentary Riedel wine glass. Guests who spring for a VIP ticket are treated to a martini reception, champagne tasting and culinary demonstration, plus access to the Hilton Fort Lauderdale VIP Lounge to eat, drink and dance under the stars. Last year’s celebration drew a record 2,000plus lovers of food, wine, spirits and the spirit of scientific discovery.

—Elizabeth Rahe th Museum of Discovery & Science 18 Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration, Fort Lauderdale, April 5, 954713-0954, www.mods.org/community/wineevent. htm. Tickets: VIP $150, general admission $85.

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Five ideas to steal from the The Red Cross Designers’ Show House The Red Cross Designers’ Show House for the Palm Beaches-Treasure Coast Region has endured because of top-notch designers and creative ideas. Others have come and gone. The 37th show house, held in a Key West-style home near the Intracoastal in West Palm Beach, was one of the best. It illustrated a few trends such as the comeback of wallpaper and use of reflective objects as well as lessons on how to mix patterns in the same room. Here are five of the ideas and concepts worth trying: 1. If you have a closet that you don’t need for storage, remove the doors and convert the area into a bar, like Palm Beach designer Lisa Erdmann did in the second floor sitting room. She added a chest of drawers, barware, black and white photos of friends and celebrities. The area was made to stand out with Ripple, a zebra-like wallpaper that former Palm Beacher Celerie Kemble designed for Schumacher. 2. Erdmann also illustrated the right way to mix prints in a room. Stay in the same color palette as the lead fabric but change the scale of the pattern. In this case, she used Kemble’s Betwixt, a small geometric, as accent pillows with Imperial Trellis on the sofa and Chiang Mai Dragon on the linen draperies and pillows. All are from Schumacher. 3. Jennifer Garrigues and Diana El-Daher, Palm Beach designers, designed a portable way to treat windows. White wood screens were custom made in an X pattern and sheer fabric was stapled on the back to filter the light and provide privacy. 4. Gary McBournie, a Boston designer with offices in Nantucket and Palm Beach, showed how to use a lot of the same print without making it feel overwhelming. Banana Bird from Antilles Design was used on the walls, upholstery and shades. The print was tempered with white furniture and solid green and white bedding. A color coordinating Tangy Stripe was used on an ottoman and bolster pillow. 5. Palm Beach designer Joseph Pubillones illustrated how to make the most of wood samples. He designed two chests, using the different colors of wood in a checkerboard design on the fronts.

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Gala benefits summer camp for young cancer survivors When the South Palm Beach Chapter of the American Cancer Society was planning its Hope Gala, organizers had summer camp on their minds. They chose R.O.C.K. Camp – Reaching Out to Cancer Kids – as the beneficiary of the March 9 celebration at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. For kids going through cancer treatment, R.O.C.K. Camp is a respite from the medical realities of their lives, allowing them to participate in activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, sports, fishing, talent shows and horseback riding at no cost to their families. Held at Camp Boggy Creek in Eustis, the program is for kids and teens ages 7-16. Camp sponsorship is one of many ways the American Cancer Society works to improve the quality of life for patients and their families and to prevent the disease, says Jamie Lober, who does public relations for the gala. Through research, education, advocacy and direct services, the society has been making a difference in lives for a century.

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The 2013 Hope Gala recognizes that milestone, the 100th birthday of the American Cancer Society – an organization that claims as its mission creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. The evening, which will feature a gourmet sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment and dancing, is an opportunity to connect with some of the community’s most dedicated cancer crusaders and philanthropists, Lober says. More importantly, supporting the gala helps ACS pave the way to more summer camp adventures – and more birthdays. —Elizabeth Rahe

American Cancer Society, South Palm Beach Chapter Hope Gala, March 9, Woodfield Country Club, Boca Raton, tickets $250, 561-394-7751, x5308, or ellen.vaughan@cancer.org.

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Music and Dance Under the Stars with the Boca Symphonia, an evening of music, dancing, singing, art and sumptuous cuisine. 5:30-10 p.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheater (tented). Black tie or cocktail attire. $135. 866687-4201, bocasymphonia.org.

View antique, classic and racy exotic cars at the Cruisin-America “Car Show & Shop” at Town Center at Boca Raton. Over 100 car collectors will show off their pride and joys and share car stories while retailers and restaurants at the mall serve up tastings, informal modeling and same-day shopping discounts, all to benefit two children’s charities: Nat King Cole Generation Hope and Simon Youth Foundation. Noon to 6 p.m. Free. 800-506-7290, crusin-america.com.

at Mizner Park Amphitheater and Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center in Boca Raton. The Festival kicks off with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and also includes taiko drummers, classical performers and authors. Tickets range from $15 to $100; times vary. 866-571-2787, festivaloftheartsboca.org.

IKEA hosts its second BYOF (Bring Your Own Friends) Day, a national instore shopping event offering food specials, life improvement seminars, home furnishings advice and giveaways as part of the IKEA Life Improvement Project, a national program designed to offer consumers inspiration and suggestions to help make a positive change on their homes and the lives inside. Visit thelifeimprovementproject.com or RSVP through Facebook, where you can also print special offers. For each RSVP, IKEA will donate $1 to Save the Children’s Early Steps for School Success, up to $25,000. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave. Free. 888-888-4532.

10 Through May All that Jazz: Photographs of Jazz Legends at the Miramar Cultural Center ArtsPark Through May All that Jazz: Photographs of Jazz Legends, featuring portraits of jazz greats Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker and others, at the Miramar Cultural Center ArtsPark, 954-602-4500, miramarculturalcenter.org -16 The 7th Annual Festival of the Arts Boca, a 10-day cultural arts event

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, South Florida Chapter, will hold its 2013 UAIC MS Walk, a 3.1mile walk to raise awareness and funds to speed up new treatments for people with MS and reinforce research, programs and services for the 7,000 people in South Florida with MS. 8:30 a.m. at Boca Corporate Center & Campus, 5000 T-Rex Ave. $50 required fundraising goal for adults; $25 for students ages 13-17. Those who raise $100 will receive a T-shirt. 800-344-4687, mswalksouthflorida.org.

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America 23rd annual Book of Hope Luncheon, a fundraiser to support CCFA’s efforts to find a cure for the chronic, painful and often debilitating digestive

diseases by raising money for research, educational programs and support services. 10:30 a.m. at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. $125. 561-2182929, www.ccfa.org.

for Arts and Humanities at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Tickets start at $45. For information or to purchase tickets, visit SouthFlorida.com/AndyCohen.

Join the YMCA of South Palm Beach County for a morning of fellowship, fun and inspiration at the 11th Annual Prayer Breakfast. This year’s event benefits the Y’s Financial Assistance Program, which gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy the YMCA through scholarships. The keynote speaker is US Olympic Gymnast Shannon Miller, and the emcee will be CBS 12 anchor Liz Quirantes. 7:30 a.m. at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. $80. 561-237-0944, ymcaspbc.org.

The GFWC Boca Raton Woman’s Club and Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton have joined forces to honor doctors at the 15th annual “Honor Your Doctor” luncheon, benefiting the Helen M. Babione Medical Scholarship Fund and medical and nursing school students at four local universities. The public is invited to nominate their favorite doctor online at rotarydowntownbocaraton.org by paying $40 per nomination or $100 for three nominations. All nominated doctors will be invited to attend the luncheon as a guest. 11:30 a.m. at the Broken Sound Club, 2401 Willow Springs Drive, Boca Raton. $75. 561-299-1429.

Join SouthFlorida.com for “A Conversation with Andy Cohen,” an evening with Bravo TV’s executive vice president of development and talent, who also serves as executive producer on Top Chef and The Real Housewives franchises. Andy will discuss his best-selling book and will dish on the housewives and all his famous friends. 7 p.m. at the Dorothy F. Schmidt Center

“La Dolce Vita,” a luncheon and fashion show presented by Coral Gables-based Azzurro, to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Gold Coast Guild. 10:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, Fort Lauderdale. Tickets start at $85. 954-629-6749, facebook.com/ cysticfibrosisgoldcoastguild.

“Delish 2013,” presented by The Wasie Foundation and benefitting ARC Broward and the ARC Broward Culinary Institute, an evening filled with gourmet treats, refreshing cocktails, dancing and a silent auction. 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six. $125; sponsorships available. 954-7469400, arcbroward.com. -24 The 11th Annual Boca Bacchanal, benefitting the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, which kicks off with the Bacchus Bash on Friday at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, continues with elegant Vintner Dinners at private residences on Saturday and also includes the Grand Tasting, an alfresco luncheon by-the-bite on the tented green at the Mizner Park Amphitheater. Times, prices and venues vary. 561395-6766, bocabacchanal.com.

Delray Marketplace Grand Opening, the official opening of the new 254,686-square-foot dining, entertainment and shopping destination in Delray Beach. Enjoy a full day of family-oriented activities, including “Le Cirque Delray,” strolling entertainment, tenant samplings and live music. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 9025 W. Atlantic Ave. Free. 561-212-0163, delraymarket.com.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County will host the 17th Annual DEX Imaging “Ranch Roam,” where guests will enjoy a unique wild and woolly western experience on a real working ranch, with gourmet food,

calendar a wildlife experience, Old West casino, auctions, hayrides, gunfights, line dancing, live music and gator wrestling. 6 p.m. at Ron Bergeron’s Green Glades Ranch, 21111 SW 16th St., Weston. $250. 954-537-1010, bgcbc.org.

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American Fine Wine Competition Gala dinner at the Boca Raton Resort & Club (see related story, pg. 25). Sample from among the same 630 fine vintages tasted and judged by the experts. Sparkling wine reception, silent and live auctions, tasting rooms and featuring a dinner prepared by chefs Norman Van Aken, Dean Max, Angelo Elia and Christina Machamer. The evening ends with a performance by Hilary Kole, with pop, jazz and blues tunes. Proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute and 4Pets Charities. Tickets are $300 per person, 561-504-VINE (8463), americanfinewinecompetition.org.

18th Annual Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration, benefitting the Museum of Discovery & Science. This year’s event will feature tastings from nearly 50 of South Florida’s leading restaurants, a vast array of wines and spirits from around the world and a silent auction. 6 p.m. (VIP admission); 7:30 p.m. (general admission). $150 (VIP), $85 (general). 954-713-0954, mods.org/community/wineevent.htm.

April 4 American Fine Wine Competition Gala dinner at the Boca Raton Resort & Club

Angel’s Pediatric Heart House will hold its 4th Annual “Toes in the Sand” Shrimp Boil on the Beach fundraiser at which guests will enjoy all-youcan-eat boiled shrimp and fixins, beer, wine, steel drum music and a Chinese auction. 5 p.m. (VIP), 6 p.m. (general) at Lauderdale Surf Club, 2 Palm Ave., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. $50; $100, VIP. 954-318-2020, aphh.org.

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NEW HELP FOR RUNNERS, CYCLISTS AND OTHERS WHO JUST WANT TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE, NATURALLY BY NANCY McVICAR Some athletes will do almost anything to stay ahead of the competition – even resorting to taking banned substances for that extra edge. But if you simply want to be the best you can be, naturally, the sports medicine department at Cleveland Clinic Florida and a few other facilities in South Florida can help you achieve that. The VO2max test, considered the gold-standard for assessing cardio-respiratory fitness, can help athletes reach their performance goals, says Dr. David Westerdahl, a triathlete himself, head of sports medicine at CCF. The test can be helpful for a range of people, from Olympic hopefuls, ardent long-distance runners, cyclists and triathletes, to corporate executives who want to improve their fitness, and even to bariatric surgery patients who have hit a plateau in their weight loss efforts and need help to go further, Westerdahl says. “Master athletes” – those over 40 – are most likely to seek the test, he says, but he has had athletes as young as high school age who are pursuing college scholarships. “It’s a good mix of men and women, but more women do half marathons and marathons than men. We’re seeing more and more women. Most are between 30 and 60, but I have a variety of master athletes in their 70s who continue to do marathons and half marathons,” he says. Between an hour and an hour and a half is needed for the test, which begins with a series of questions to be sure the athlete is healthy enough to participate, he says. They choose either a treadmill or exercise bike and are hooked up to EKG leads to measure heart rate, and a breathing mask to measure how much oxygen is being inhaled and how much carbon dioxide is exhaled. During the test, the intensity of the work-out is gradually increased. During exercise, cells get their energy from fuel and oxygen. In this aerobic work-out, muscles can contract repeatedly without fatigue, but at higher intensities, the oxygen level doesn’t keep up and anaerobic metabolism kicks in. This reduction in oxygen produces waste molecules that can interfere with muscle contractions and produce fatigue and deterioration in performance. “We try to calculate how far they can go. We slowly increase the speed and incline on the treadmill, and they will eventually reach a point where they can’t go any farther,” Westerdahl says. The test helps to determine the athlete’s optimal heart rate zone, he says. During training and competition, some athletes wear electronic heart monitors, a wristwatch-type device attached to a chest strap with electrodes that shows their heart rate and helps them stay at the optimum pace. “Many of them will use the information we give them as a benchmark, and come back three to six months later to be tested again to see how their training is going,” Westerdahl says. “Our goal is to help individuals who want to stay active improve on their abilities. We try to help them meet their goals.”

For more information: 954-659-5662, http://my.clevelandclinic. org/florida/departments/performance-fitness-evaluationprogram.aspx.The test is also available at Florida Atlantic University’s Exercise Science and Health Promotion Department, in Boca Raton, 561-297-2938, www.coe.fau.edu/ eshp; and at the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center, 305-284-LIFE (5433), www.miami.edu/sa/ index.php/wellness_center.

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1. Good as gold When you really want to put on the glitz, the solution is to line your dinner table with gold. The Manhattan Gold Collection by Michael Wainwright is a creative answer with a grid design he says is reminiscent of the street layout of Manhattan. It is handcrafted in the United States and has a suggested retail ranging from $84 for a bread plate to $145 for a charger plate. Team it with L’Objet Gold Coral napkin rings, made of brass with gold plating and enamel. A set of four is $115. Available at The Regency Collection, 3011 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, 561-995-2257, www.regencycollectiongifts.com.

2. Show off your Oscar Oscar de la Renta, a favorite clothing designer of Hillary Clinton as well as Anne Hathaway, has a new Island Gift & Entertaining Collection that promises to bring the chic and effortless style of island life to your table. The collection, inspired by the lifestyle in his native Dominican Republic, was created in collaboration with Miles Redd, the creative director of his Home division. The standout piece is a cobalt-blue stoneware champagne bucket in the shape of a classical urn. It sells for $350 at Bloomingdale’s: Town Center Mall, 5840 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561-394-2000; Gardens Mall, 3105 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561-625-2000; and Aventura Mall, 19555 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305-792-1000, bloomingdales.com.

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3. Stylish stools Start with the basics. So often guests still want to hang out in the kitchen or sit on stools at the bar. Karim Rashid, the New York design guru who has created everything from the Garbo garbage can for Umbra to lighting for Artemide, has designed a bar stool with comfort as well as sleek modern style. It is upholstered in leather with a swivel chair that adjusts to counter and bar height with everything in-between. It starts at $1,530. The price varies with customization. Available at Sklar Furnishings, 6300 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561-862-0800, sklarfurnishings.com.

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4. Italian inspiration You don’t have to serve pasta or risotto to use these colorful dishes inspired by the Umbrian region of Italy. The dinnerware, crafted in the Deruta style, dates back to the Renaissance and is done in the colors of its namesake city. The 16-piece set with four place settings sells for $259.95. It is also sold by the piece. Available at Sur La Table: Mizner Park, 438 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-953-7638; and The Promenade at Coconut Creek, 4449 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, 954-247-2204. If not all the items are in stock, the store can order them and have them delivered or you can order online at surlatable.com. 5. MacKenzie-Childs magic MacKenzie-Childs has made a reputation with its colorful, hand-painted ceramics. Many of them have been bright or somewhat avant-garde, but the new Aurora Enamelware Collection is much more subtle and Old World. The collection, brought out to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary, is vintage inspired in pastels such as pale greens, peaches, aqua and white. Look closely and you can see silhouettes of their festive black and white teapots hiding in the trees, Highland Cattle grazing in fields and portraits of their farmhouse, estate barns and artisan studios. Prices range from $36-$108 and range from platters and plates to canisters and cookie jars. Available at MacKenzie-Childs, 238 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 561-832-9877, mackenzie-childs.com.

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A Duca mirror in the Donghia showroom at the Design Center of the Americas in Dania Beach. With more than 150 design tenants in 775,000 square feet, the DCOTA is the largest design center in the southern United States.

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HOW TO SHOP WHERE DESIGNERS SHOP A design writer’s walking tour of South Florida designer showrooms BY CHARLYNE VARKONYI SCHAUB I walk into the Design Center of the Americas in Dania Beach and absorb the renovations as if it were my first visit. The bluish green terrazzo floor is in a wave pattern that sparkles like the sun reflecting on the ocean. Overhead panels echo the wave theme. The design is appropriate for a destination where shoppers can find everything from a Barbara Barry Celestial Chest with swirls accented in gold leaf to a Maya Romanoff wallpaper of flexible glass beads attached to a wallpaper backing. Although I have been covering interior design for 25 years, I always find something new and innovative to explore and desire in designer showrooms. Walking past several empty showrooms with paper on the windows, I hear the noisy sounds of renovation. Two workmen pushing a cart directed me to the new DCOTA offices in Building B. While waiting for Josh Fein, director of marketing, I flip through design magazines on the coffee table. Fein knows his stuff, explaining that he was dragged through the building since he was a toddler by his mom, his grandfather and their decorator, Bill Stern. This is the type person who knows the difference between Chippendale and Chinoiserie. Fein blamed the vacancies on the economic downturn and an overly optimistic outlook of former owner, Marvin Danto, who built the “C” building during boom times. Empty spaces are being converted into high-end office space, and most of the designer showrooms are being consolidated into Building C. Others will be on the first two floors of Buildings A and B. “We didn’t build C building,” Fein says. “We said it never should have been built. It was never 100 percent occupied.” With 66 showrooms, DCOTA - which once had more than 150 design tenants in 775,000 square feet - is still the largest design center in the southern United States. It has kept some of its long term clients, such as Baker, Knapp & Tubbs, Judith Norman, E.G. Cody, J. Batchelor, Lee Jofa, Donghia and Duralee.

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Clockwise: Ned Hickson at Ammon Hickson; James Duncan table at Ammon Hickson; Ortega at Romo; the entrance to the Design Center of the Americas; Barbara Barry Celestial Chest at Baker, Knapp & Tubbs; and Pandora floral by Tricia Guild at Ammon Hickson.

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We started at Romo, a family run business that sells upholstery fabrics, wall coverings and trimmings. Although the fabric is stocked in the United Kingdom, I learn it can arrive in two days by FedEx. Romo excels in creating coordinating stripes and patterns, a popular trend. I fall for Ortega, a new collection of contemporary prints that includes florals from ancient Indian textiles, a colorful geometric adapted from a Chilean rug, an ikat-inspired stripe and ornate fretwork from a Moroccan palace. We stopped for lunch at Cay, the new 84-seat restaurant in Building B designed by Sam Robin of Miami. Fein points out that it also has a catering kitchen that can serve 500 guests for bar mitzvahs, weddings or charity events. The vibe is Florida Keys, with blue-and-white striped banquettes and whitewashed tables in a dining area topped by a pergola. Yes, there are salads and sandwiches for a quick lunch, but they also serve filet mignon and plantaincrusted mahi-mahi on roasted squash and accented with habanero-grilled pineapple salsa. At Donghia, a salesperson calls my attention to Manhattan, a massive gray wool sectional with two chaises. It was originally designed by Angelo Donghia for Ralph Lauren’s Fifth Avenue apartment in the 1970s at the request of his wife, Ricky, who wanted it deep enough to sit cross-legged. Venetian mirrors have become trendy in the past few years, but most of them are too ornate for my taste. Donghia nails it with Duca, a rectangular Venetian mirror with a handmade-mirrored tile square border, introduced in 2001. It’s clean-lined and timeless. The final DCOTA stop is at Ammon Hickson. Ned Hickson has been in the building since the 1980s. He was a co-owner of the now defunct Design West and opened this new showroom in 2005. The epitome of good taste, he shows me several interesting items - a glass cocktail table with a wood base by James Duncan of Miami, Christian Lacroix’s French black-and-white street scenes on wallpaper, and the Pandora floral fabric by Tricia Guild. But the coup de grâce are the cashmere fabrics from Loro Piana, an Italian company specializing in custom men’s suits and the must-have cashmere throw.

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South Florida Design Park

have been curious about the South Florida Design Park ever since I noticed it in nearby Hollywood, on the west side of I-95 between Sheridan Street and Stirling Road. The first tenant was Snaidero, followed by Stark and Scalamandre. The most recent additions are Jerry Pair and J Nelson. Judith Norman, which also has a DCOTA showroom, just leased 30,000 square feet. “We were looking to move away from DCOTA,” Jill Sauer, showroom manager and point person for the tenants’ association, says as we sit in her office at Jerry Pair. “We had seen our daily traffic at DCOTA drop about 50 percent over the past couple of years. This is a central location. Palm Beach clients won’t go to Miami and Miami clients won’t go to Palm Beach. This is close to DCOTA so designers can do them both in one trip.” Jerry Pair’s showroom seems bigger than its former DCOTA showroom because the ceilings are higher and the floor plan is open. Fabric samples are arranged on one side with wider aisles and better lighting. I find my eyes drawn to the Garrett four-poster bed with an upholstered headboard from Quintus and an Ironies cocktail table made out of capiz shells cut, polished and finished with lacquer. Next door is J Nelson, an elegant showroom that has doubled its size from DCOTA’s 4,500 square feet to 9,200 square feet here. Although it is massive, the vignettes are beautifully presented to show off the textiles, trims, furniture, lighting, wall covering and floor covering. Near the front door is the Nancy Corzine mirrored dressing table that conjures up 1930s Hollywood glamour. Quatrain, a cast bronze twin-light sconce with 22-kt. gold leaf, looks like it came right out of Downton Abbey. A trio of panels in Chinese style reminds me of how perfect they would look on a dining room wall. Scalamandre, which has been at the park for two years, carries wallpaper, fabrics, hardware and trims. I wish I had the courage to do the bedroom in the Zebra print, which is shown in the showroom in red. Maybe the bathroom? The iconic pattern dates to late 1930s New York, where it was first seen at Gino’s restaurant on Lexington Avenue. I recognize the showroom manager, Kay Lund, who used to be manager at Brunschwig & Fils in DCOTA before Kravet bought the company in a bankruptcy auction. She points out that the two-year-old showroom is shared with Robert Allen and Stephan Turner, who moved from DCOTA. Stark, best known for carpeting, also carries fabric, wall covering and furniture. Looking through the brochures in the showroom, I discovered their hand-painted scenic panels that can be customized in height and colors. The sepia version of Procession Chinos, which features a Chinese table with a procession of people in the foreground, would be perfect in a dining room. 54

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Clockwise from top left: The South Florida Design Park; Quatrain at J Nelson; Chinoiserie panels at J Nelson; Ironies cocktail table at Jerry Pair; and Gracie hand-painted wallpaper at J Nelson.

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Clockwise from top: Verdi at Robert Allen; zebra wallpaper at Scalamandre; and a four-poster bed from Jerry Pair.

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DESIGN SHOWROOM DETAILS Design Center of the Americas Address: 1855 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, 954-920-7997, www.dcota.com. Policy: The new restaurant, Cay, is open weekdays for lunch. Two sample sales open to the public are held per year. Next is March 15. Although DCOTA doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t advertise the fact, Josh Fein, marketing director, says no one is turned away. Non-trade visitors are matched with a designer or DCOTA will help them buy limited items for designer cost plus an administrative fee. Showrooms: There are 66 showrooms for kitchen and bath, indoor and outdoor furniture, fabrics, wall coverings, floor coverings and windows.

South Florida Design Park Address: 29th & Pershing St., Hollywood, 800-642-7247, www.southfloridadesignpark.com. Policy: Open to the design trade only. Non-trade needs to come with a designer or architect. Showrooms: Eight showrooms feature kitchens, furniture, lighting, wall coverings and carpeting.

Policy: Open to the design trade only. Non-trade needs to come with a designer or architect. Showroom sources: Furniture, fabric, trim, carpeting and wall covering from Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils and Cole & Son.

Designers Buying Group Address: 661 Maplewood Drive, Suite One, Jupiter, 561-575-9200, www.dbgwholesale.com. Policy: Open to the design trade only. Non-trade needs to come with a designer or architect. Showroom sources: Exclusive showroom in Palm Beach County for Duralee fabrics and furniture, Highland Court and Beacon Hill fabrics and Robert Allen fabrics and furniture. Also represents fabrics, trims and wall coverings from Fabricut, Hampton House, S. Harris, Scalamandre, Thibaut, Vervain and Walfab.

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Kravet Address: 1090 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 102, Jupiter Park Commerce Center, 561-354-6499, www.kravet.com.

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teve McDowell, owner of the Designers Buying Group in Jupiter, was surprised to see me. “I never advertise because I don’t want the public to think they can shop here,” he says. “Unlike others, we are not open to the public without a designer. We protect the designer.” The 10,000-square-foot showroom is full of fabric samples in brands ranging from Romo to Scalamandre. It is the exclusive showroom in Palm Beach County for Duralee, Highland Court, Robert Allen and Beacon Hill fabrics. There are some pieces of furniture interspersed at the front entrance and in a few other places, but most of the furniture and lighting has to be selected from dozens of catalogs that line the walls. McDowell shows me how designers can use a scanner to pick their fabrics rather than write the numbers on a pad as they do in most showrooms. I watch an employee download the scanned material into his computer. He can quickly find the fabric samples from 120,000 stored in small boxes on metal shelves. Finding the Kravet showroom in the Jupiter Commerce Center was quite a treasure hunt. I drove past because the building had large signs for Simmons and Saray Interiors Group and The Perfect Place Home Décor. The small Kravet sign was above the door. I called for directions and Betty Patton, showroom manager, let me know it was right next door to Maurice’s Olde World Furnishings. The showroom is beautiful with vignettes that showed Kravet and Lee Jofa furniture as well as fabric and wall coverings from Kravet, Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils. I am drawn to Cole & Son’s Palm Jungle, forest green palms on white, and Rajapur, a white swirl design on shell colored background. Jonathan Adler’s colorful and graphic designs for Kravet catch my eye because they remind me of the 1970s. I end my two days of showroom shopping with a big wish list and a dream. Now if I could only win the lottery. Clockwise: Jonathan Adler for Kravet; Cole & Son Palm Jungle wallpaper at Kravet; a scanner at Designers Buying Group; vignette at Kravet, Cole & Son; and Rajapur wallpaper at Kravet.

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WHAT’S NEW IN MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT The Miami Design District is looking more like Worth Avenue every day. What was once an

area strictly for design is undergoing a $312 million renovation to transform it into a high-end retail destination. Susane Ronai, who has been dubbed the “grande dame” of the design district, has been in her showroom on Northeast 40th St. for 20 years. Now, graffiti on her green façade tells the story that her storefront is being demolished. She is moving to a suite on Northeast Second Avenue, which she describes as the new designfurniture hub. The relocation is set for April, when she plans to give a Grand Opening party. “My building is a teardown for a new complex accommodating high fashion conglomerates like Chanel,” she says. “I am one of a handful of businesses that Dacra [the developer] is willing and able to keep in the district.” Since we wrote about the district last February (see story in archives, www.cityandshore.com/departments), only two new designer showrooms have been added. Mad InItaly is devoted to lifestyle furniture, art and home accessories handpicked from Italy. The space also functions as an art gallery for contemporary works of art, paintings and photography. Spazio Di Casa features Italian furniture, kitchens and bathrooms. “This next year will be incredible,” Robbins said. “A lot of fashion brands will open here and make a big difference.” Recent additions on 40th Street include Prada, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Agnona and Celine. Designer showrooms are supposed to be open to the public, but some still sell only to the trade. — Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub

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SusaneR is moving to a new location in the Design District to make way for high-end retail shops.

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OPUSTONE NOW JUST A STONE’S THROW AWAY

esigners and architects in Broward and Palm Beach counties looking for unusual natural stone products often flocked to Opustone’s showroom in the Miami Design District. Their commute and yours has become shorter with the opening of Opustone’s new showroom and warehouse in Fort Lauderdale. The new high-end designer showroom, which is open to the public, features an extensive collection of premium natural stones. Opustone is the exclusive Florida distributor of several lines: Antoini Luigi Precioustone Collection includes Petrified Wood, Wild Tiger’s Eye, Gemstone and Black Obsidian Volcanic Glass as well as rare colored and naturally translucent agates and quartz crystal. Benetti Stone Philosophy MOSStile Collection is a nontoxic, water-based resin that is the base for a vertical maintenance garden created by a natural lichen. It does not require irrigation, fertilizing or pruning. It comes in Menta (deep green), Liquiriza (slate gray), Vanilla (creamy ivory) and Wasabi (bright green). Custom colors are also available. Pepetua Terrazo is a low maintenance and long lasting material made from a combination of marble and granite chips bound together by cement and smoothed to a polished finish reminiscent of vintage Art Deco floors. Quintessa Mosaics includes more than 70 designs made of marble, limestone, basalt, glass and ceramic that can be used on floors and walls. Santamargherita is made of agglomerates, which are engineered products made from natural marble chips and bound with resin. They are uniform in color, have superior technical characteristics and are affordabale. — Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub Opustone, 5301 N. Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale, 954-652-2555, www.opustone.com.

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For over 70 years Maus & Hoffman has offered classic sportswear for men and women with Floridian ﬂair, comfortable, colorful and of the ﬁnest quality. These exquisite Scottish Cashmere V-neck sweaters have been a Maus & Hoffman tradition for over 60 years. Spun and knitted in Scotland, the craftsmanship and acute attention to detail d produce a softness second to none. In 12 luscious colors. 800 E Las Olas Blvd 954-463-1472 www.mausandhoffman.com

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Taste what the talk is about and indulge at this Las Olas hot spot, SoLita Italian Restaurant & The Parlor Lounge. SoLita’s stylish atmosphere combined with their extraordinary selection of seafood, veal, and pasta entrees make for an amazing night. Whether it’s Happy Hour, Jazz Night, a romantic dinner or private event, SoLita is the place to be. SoLita Las Olas, 1032 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 954.357.2616 www.solitaitalian.com

Zola Keller is internationally known for her fabulous gowns for mother of, brides and social attendees. Whether from stock, or custom made, you are guaranteed to look and feel fantastic. Zola’s impressive list of Brides and “Red Carpet” attendees includes nominees and winners of Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards. Priced $400 - $7,000 www.ZolaKeller.com 818 E Las Olas Blvd. | 954-462-3222

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DELAIRE ON THE LOIRE

A DELRAY BEACH HOME ON A DELAIRE COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE LOT HAS FRENCH STYLE

Built in 2001, this five-bedroom home, which has six

full and two half baths and was inspired by French chateaux, is at 4330 Live Oak Blvd. on a one-acre golf course lot in Delaire Country Club in Delray Beach. With 9,707 square feet under air, it features custom marble and hardwood floors and custom woodwork throughout, a state-of-the-art kitchen, wet bar, master wing with his and her baths, a paneled office, exercise room and craft room, a guest house, resort-style pool, outdoor kitchen and four-car garage. The grounds are enhanced with specimen plants, terraces and topiaries. Delaire has a 27-hole, Joe Lee-designed championship golf course, a new clubhouse with 16,000-square-foot fitness center, eight tennis courts and just 324 homes to enjoy it all. $3.495 million. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Robyn Friedman Contact Claire Abrams at Lang Realty, 561-289-0244, langrealty.com.

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SPRING FASHION

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After the strict tailoring and hardedged silhouettes of fall/winter, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s refreshing to see that feminine is most definitely in again this spring. From delicate draping to floaty flounces this season, the girly-girls rule. BY ELYSE RANART, FASHION & STYLE DIRECTOR

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Following up on the peplums of fall/winter fashion, some new frills and flounces look fresh and feminine for spring.

Jill Stuart

Roll With It Costello Tagliapietra Techno sheath dress by Milly, $365, from Nordstrom, Town Center at Boca Raton, www.nordstrom.com.

One-shoulder dress by Shoshanna, $375, from Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, multiple South Florida locations, www.bloomingdales.com.

Cacharel

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Embroidered silk plissĂŠ blouse and skirt with sequins, $860, from Sara Mique, Coconut Creek, www.saramique.com.

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Plunging-neck dress by Donna Karan, $2,695, from Neiman Marcus, Town Center at Boca Raton, www.neimanmarcus.com.

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BCBGMAXAZRIA Chai Love Iceberg

Assemblage jacket by Trina Turk, $428, from Nordstrom, Town Center at Boca Raton, www.nordstrom.com.

Jen Kao Iceberg Giorgio Armani

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Sleeveless sheath by BCBGMAXAZRIA, $298, from Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, multiple South Florida locations, www.bloomingdales.com.

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Mixed Media A mad mix of patterns, colors and textures are for the girl who wants to make a bold spring statement. cityandshore.com

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Sheer Excitement Sheer fabrics - organza, silks and chiffons are this season’s take on the new romantic.

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Crochet maxi by Alice + Olivia, $495, from Bloomingdale’s, multiple South Florida locations, www.bloomingdales.com.

Kristina Ti Asymmetrical wrap dress by Rebecca Minkoff, $328, from Nordstrom, Town Center at Boca Raton, www.nordstrom.com.

Christian Dior Eyebeam

Sheer embroidered dress by Emilio Pucci, $7,990, from Neiman Marcus, Town Center at Boca Raton, www.neimanmarcus.com.

Bettina Liano

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Lace dress with attached float of silk plissé, $575, from Sara Mique, Coconut Creek, www.saramique.com.

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Basic Instincts Back to basics - in black & white - looks fresh after so many seasons of bright colors and prints. Parkchoonmoo Jason Wu

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Stretch dress by Lafayette 148, $448, from Nordstrom, Town Center at Boca Raton, www.nordstrom.com.

Color-block dress by Alice & Trixie, $304, from Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, multiple South Florida locations, www.bloomingdales.com. Lacoste

Shopping Guide Neiman Marcus Town Center at Boca Raton, 5840 Glades Road, Boca Raton; also at The Galleria, Fort Lauderdale, 2442 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-566-6666, 800274-0094, neimanmarcus.com. Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town Center at Boca Raton, 5840 Glades Road, 561-3942000, Bloomingdales.com.

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Nordstrom Town Center at Boca Raton, 5820 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561-6205555, nordstrom.com. Sara Mique Showroom/Studio at 4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Suite B6, Coconut Creek, 954531-6800, saramique.com.

Spotting a fake Tomas Wedle of Couture Upscale Consign shows how to tell if Chanel and Louis Vuitton handbags are authentic. SunSentinel.com/RealDeal Ralph Lauren Black Label cable cashmere sweater Retail: $395 Consignment: $120

Gold-tone Roberto Cavalli necklace Retail: $840 Consignment: $275 Louis Vuitton bangle bracelets Retail: $800 Consignment: $520

Hermès silk scarf Retail: $410 Consignment: $250 Hermès belt-bracelet Retail: $350 Consignment: $195

TOP SHOPS

7 for All Mankind jeans Retail: $160 Consignment: $80

Encore Plus 281 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, 561-391-3812, EncorePlusInc.com, carries a lot of vintage Chanel and has a great selection of evening wear with an on-staff seamstress.

Louis Vuitton Galliera GM bag Retail: $1,800 Consignment: $1,150

Christian Louboutin Alti spiked heels Retail: $1,495 Consignment: $750

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FROM PRADA TO PUCCI, UPSCALE CONSIGNMENTS OFFER LUXE LOOKS FOR LESS BY DOREEN CHRISTENSEN

you’re loco for logos from designers like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Cartier, Prada, Pucci and Gucci, then hit South Florida’s high-end consignment shops to save on those and other ultra-luxe brands. If you enjoy arm candy from LV, Hermès or other designers that costs thousands new, the consignments sell these luxe looks for less, offering up to 75 percent off gently used apparel, accessories and jewelry for women and men.

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Paulette Cooper Noble author of Bargain Shopping in Southeast Florida, ($17.95 at ShoppingInFlorida.net), says high-end consignments offer fabulous deals on designer goods. Her book details 250 area thrift and consignment stores and also offers helpful advice. “There is great variety in these stores that makes it fun to shop. You’ll find European fashions and unusual and interesting things to buy that make it very serendipitous.”

Couture Upscale Consign 2939 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-565-4348, CoutureUpscaleConsign. com, has a huge selection of designer handbags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Gucci and Prada.

The Church Mouse 378 S. County Road, Palm Beach, 561-659-2154, bbts.org/churchmouse. Even though it’s not a consignment, it's worth a visit because goods come out of the best closets on the island. Where else would you find a vintage Lilly Pulitzer Barbie for $100? (see more online, at www.cityandshore.com)

Model Colleen Cooper styled by Ashley Lipson of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale; apparel courtesy Encore Plus, Inc. of Boca Raton.

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INSIDE 79 March issue

rom the boardroom to the Blue Monster to motherhood, Ivanka Trump’s style graces the family brand – and her own. The daughter of The Donald is busy carving out her own territory in the Trump family empire – and South Florida has her eye. On the eve of the Doral Golf Resort & Spa’s WGC Cadillac Championship, she speaks about Trump Hotel Collection’s $200 million renovation there, Florida’s opportune climate for development, childhood memories of Mar-A-Lago and making more memories with her daughter under the Florida sun. Fine Dining Writer Rebecca Cahilly this issue also takes us to some finer South Florida establishments known for their libations, including some unique “Culinary Cocktails”; but, if sitting around sipping a drink isn’t your idea of a vacation, we’re ready with some adventure vacation destinations that will really get your heart pumping – complete with resort fashions that will fit right in, too.

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TRUMP’S ACE CARD Ivana and Ivanka Trump Kissing

FROM THE BOARDROOM TO THE BLUE MONSTER TO MOTHERHOOD, IVANKA’S STYLE GRACES THE FAMILY BRAND – AND HER OWN BY ELIZABETH RAHE

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APPRENTICE RECRUITS CELEB VETS Donald Trump’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice premieres 9 p.m. March 3 on NBC, nbc.com/theapprentice. The show features celebrity veterans from

A preteen Ivanka glams it up with her father, Donald Trump

Ivanka, now 31, recently tweeted the photo of this tender mother-daughter moment. Savvy at using social media to connect with more than 1.4 million followers, she has also shared a few photographs of her toddler daughter, Arabella Rose, swimming in the pool and playing in the sand at Mar-A-Lago – where Ivanka and her two brothers, Donald Jr. and Eric, had played 25 years ago. They also vacationed at another historic property that is now part of the Trump empire – the former Doral Hotel and Country Club. Today the three siblings work together as executive vice presidents of development and acquisitions at The Trump Organization, although the spotlight often seems to find the stylish and photogenic Ivanka. Last March she appeared with her father at Doral Golf Resort & Spa to convey their grand plans for The Trump Hotel Collection’s latest acquisition. They purchased the property, which had been in bankruptcy, for a bargain $150 million. First opened in 1962, the resort is undergoing a reported $200 million renovation, with the most fashionable member of the Trump team supervising the design. “I’m spending a day a week down in Doral overseeing our renovation plans,” she says from her New York office. A gracious tone pervades her swift responses, peppered, in the Trump way, with superlatives. Her day, scheduled in 15-minute increments, includes a call about

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another possible South Florida real estate deal plus meetings on the hotel-conversion project at the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C., her G-III clothing-line partners and the Doral renovation. The recently announced guest-room redesign at the resort features an Ivanka-worthy “stylish palette of elegant neutrals – including ivory, champagne and caramel – accentuated with mahogany veneers and gold-leaf Spanish revival details.” Expected to be rebranded Trump Doral next year, the resort with its five golf courses, nearly 700 guest rooms and a 48,000-squarefoot spa was so prized by Ivanka that she traveled to South Florida shortly after giving birth to Arabella to negotiate the deal. She says she got the call while she was still in the hospital. If the Trumps could get the contract done in short order, Doral would be theirs – and Ivanka really wanted it. “It’s 800 acres in the heart of Miami; the Doral economy is booming; proximity to the airport makes it incredibly unique,” she says. “There really are no other golf resorts in the country that are located in the heart of a city, especially a city of the caliber of Miami.” Then there was Doral’s legacy as a South Florida icon for the past half-century. Ivanka recalls the annual golf trip her father shared with his father, New York real estate developer Fred Trump, as well as other stories she has heard.

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Key Largo, Florida The Trump family, from top, Donald Jr., Donald Sr., Ivanka, Ivana and Eric.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY THE TRUMP ORGANIZATION

“When we bought Doral we got calls from rock stars, from politicians … and all of them started the conversation with, ‘I can’t believe you bought Doral – so exciting,’ and they would go on to tell us a story or an experience they’d had there sometime in the last 25-30 years. So it holds a tremendous sentimental value, not just for us as a family, but for many, many people.” Arguably, no one understands the power of opportunity and icons better than The Donald’s daughter, who started honing her image as a fashion model in her teens. A 2004 summa cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, she worked for a year as a project manager for another real estate developer before joining her father’s company. In addition to her real estate dealings, Ivanka heads a growing lifestyle brand that includes fine jewelry, handbags, shoes, sunglasses, clothing, home décor and a fragrance. With her champagne-blond beauty, statuesque silhouette and elegant – yet approachable – manner, she serves as the spokesmodel for her products. She owns an eponymous New York SoHo boutique and recently opened a fine jewelry store in Beijing. Along with her brothers she also plays a boardroom judge on her father’s reality TV show, NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice. Although widely regarded as hard-working and driven, Ivanka

says her first priority is her family. In 2009 after converting to Judaism, she married real estate scion and The New York Observer owner Jared Kushner, 32, in an Orthodox Jewish ceremony at Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey. Since Arabella’s birth in July 2011, Ivanka has juggled motherhood with her business interests, calling it the ultimate balancing act – but one she appears to treasure. “Every morning I cook breakfast for Arabella, and it’s just me, Jared and her getting ready for the day,” Ivanka says. “I try to get home at night to put her bed. I’ll run home from 6:30 to 7:30, and then I’ll go back to the office or go out to dinner.” Her New York City office is just two blocks from the couple’s four-bedroom Park Avenue apartment, so if a meeting cancels she can run home for a quick visit. She also reportedly keeps track of her daughter’s activities via closed-circuit television. “I’ve learned to become incredibly efficient. Every moment with [Arabella] is precious,” she says. Ever mindful of opportunities, Ivanka carved out a few moments to speak with City & Shore – just before the premiere of All-Star Celebrity Apprentice (NBC, 9 p.m. March 3) and Doral’s World Golf Championships - Cadillac Championship (March 6-10). Ever gracious in her responses, she shared some

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South Florida memories, some Blue Monster plans, Friday night’s menu and her joy in a baby girl’s laugh. Would you share a favorite Florida memory? Mar-a-Lago is so special, and it holds so many great memories for our family. One of the earliest memories I have there is sitting on the bathroom floor watching my mother get ready. She always looked so beautiful when she left for a party or an event. Nowadays, I find Arabella watching me get ready. She drags my shoes out and pretends to put them on, and she loves to play with my jewelry. It’s been wonderful to see her enjoy Mar-A-Lago in the same way I did as a child and continue to do as an adult – to play with her on the swing set, to bring her to the beach. I bring her over to the [Trump International] golf club, and she rides around on the golf carts with me, which she gets endless amusement out of.

BLUE MONSTER CHAMPIONSHIP Doral Golf Resort & Spa, the newest Trump Hotel Collection property, hosts the seventh WGC Cadillac Championship March 6-10. Many of the world’s top golfers will tackle the famed TPC Blue Monster course in this tournament, sanctioned by the International Federation of PGA Tours. For more information: worldgolfchampionships.com or doralresort.com.

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In light of recent Trump acquisitions, it appears your family sees opportunities in South Florida. Florida is a very exciting climate right now. We thought it was a great time to buy. There is such an incredible international influx of people who continue to come to South Florida, particularly from the South American market, such as Brazil. We just bought The Ritz-Carlton Jupiter [now Trump National Golf Club, Jupiter], we just bought Doral, and we bought both assets very well. We are very excited about the opportunity to reposition them and continue to grow our presence in South Florida. Can you share plans for Doral’s TPC Blue Monster course? We have hired world-renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse for the redesign of the Blue Monster. Gil has also recently been selected to design the 2016 Olympic course in Rio. All of the best players from the PGA Tour and European Tour will be playing the Blue Monster this March, and immediately following we will begin renovation so that the course will be ready for the 2014 tournament. How has playing golf helped you in business? Golf has been very instrumental from a business perspective. Spending four hours with someone out on the course is much different than sharing a meal. There’s a deeper level of connection and understanding. You learn about their personality and character, and they learn about yours. In developing your various products, which process has been the most surprising or challenging? The process varies for each collection. Jewelry was the most organic process for me and my first, of course. Fragrance has been a learning experience, and I’ve enjoyed educating myself about the various scents, the blending process and what smells complement each other. It’s very scientific. It’s important that I provide input on each collection from the design stage to production. They are all derived from the concept I began with: classic pieces for the young, stylish professional that transition from day to night. What do you most respect about the way your parents raised you? I have always admired and respected my parents. Both my mother and father instilled a great work ethic in me and my siblings. I will always be grateful for that because no matter what I am doing, I work hard at it, and there is really no substitute. I’m proud of what I have accomplished, but there is so much more I want to do. Now that I have a daughter of my own, my husband and I want to teach her what it means to be driven and the importance of taking pride in your work. What do you think will be your greatest challenges in raising Arabella? Eventually, I’m sure sharing clothes will become an issue! At the moment, even the greatest challenges feel like blessings. She is such a gift, and I am just so grateful. What traits do you see in her? I love her laugh. It’s so pure and innocent, and I will spend hours if I have to trying to evoke that sound. It’s been such a joy to watch her personality develop over the last year. I thought motherhood was exciting before, and now she’s walking and talking. It’s a whole new world. Can you share a moment with her that made you smile? As a first-time mom this is all new to me, and it’s amazing how she interprets things and how she starts to learn. She is very vocal, and she loves singing, so she communicates almost totally through song. I’ll be wearing a pair of earrings and [she sees] something that looks

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY THE TRUMP ORGANIZATION

IVANKA COLLECTION Ivanka Trump’s jewelry line is available at Levinson Jewelers in Fort Lauderdale, JR Dunn Jewelers in Lighthouse Point and Hamilton Jewelers in Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach. Other products are available from a variety of online retailers. For information visit ivankatrump.com.

“For me, there is no endgame in business. It really is about the journey” like a star on them. She’ll point to them and start singing Twinkle, Twinkle. It’s just endless, endless fun. I understand that you enjoy cooking. I do love to cook. Amidst all the chaos of our careers, cooking for my husband is unusually therapeutic. This week I’m making squash-pear soup and braised beef with gnocchi and poached vegetables. Perfect for a cozy evening in New York. Can you speak about abstaining from the use of electronics from Friday night to Saturday night? It’s a very restorative experience. Spending uninterrupted time as a family allows us to really appreciate each other, whether we are cooking a meal or deep in conversation.

In your 2009 book, The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life (Touchstone), you said, ‘It’s where you’re going and how you plan to get there that count.’ What’s your endgame in business? For me, there is no endgame in business. It really is about the journey, and there’s no road map or final destination. My ideas of success and my personal goals are constantly evolving, and as long as I’m passionate about my work, I’m hopeful that I will continue to challenge myself and pursue excellence in every venture. ●

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hen you think of the Keys, you probably think of Key West, but boaters know there are choices galore, depending how far down you want to go. From Key Largo to Islamorada, Marathon to Big Pine and the Lower Keys and of course, the southernmost point, Key West, you can take your pick of where to head for fishing, diving, paddleboarding, chilling on a sandbar with friends of just floating your boat. But it’s the diving that’s particularly exciting here. Key Largo is home to the country’s first underwater preserve, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, as well as the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary, so it’s protected from spearfishing and coral collection and has been for 40 years. That means divers can explore in peace, taking pictures not only of the magical undersea life but also the famous bronze statue of Christ of the Abyss, the top of which is so close to the surface of the water that even snorkelers can view it. Other reasons to get down in Key Largo: Benwood Wreck, a ship that sank during World War II; The Elbow, a reef where you’ll find a number of shipwrecks; and Bibb and Duane, twin 327-foot Coast Guard cutters that were sunk 25 years ago as dive attractions and are now covered in coral. For more detailed information about diving and boating in and around Key Largo, visit fla-keys.com/keylargo.

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ou may have experienced sussing the slopes of Aspen or Beaver Creek, but true ski aficionados who want to experience adventures in Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland and other fab spots around the globe must check out the Miami Ski Club. The name actually belies the scope of this club, which is a social organization as well, where members get together to enjoy weekly happy hours, local outings, food events and even off-slope activities like bike rides, theater nights, concerts and restaurant nights out. The club, which has been around now for 45 years, is all about fun, and welcomes both skiers and non-skiers. Recent local events included a New River boat tour through Fort Lauderdale and Happy Hour at the Taco Beach Shack on Hollywood Beach, among others. Coming up March 15-26: A 10-night ski trip to Prague in the Czech Republic, with over 173 miles of runs for beginners, intermediatelevel and expert skiers and a stay at the 4-star Hotel Arlberg. That’s just an example of what the Miami Ski Club holds for members. And speaking of membership, there are three types: Full, which includes free admission to yearly events, weekly happy hours, discounts on theater and concert tickets, and of course, ski trips and other “adventure” trips; Associate, which provides admission to one membership event per year at member price; and Affiliate,

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anna hang ten? You won’t learn how to do it here in sunny South Florida — and if you already know how, you won’t be able to practice here. But Costa Rica is the perfect place to ride the wave, for nine months of the year (rainy season interferes September-November). “You can still make it there for high season, which is December-April,” when the surfing is at its optimum along the Northern Pacific Coast. Various packages that combine hotels, car rentals, breakfast, and even surf lessons or tours for beginners, experts, individuals and families are available at surf-costarica.com. But here’s a favorite of ours: the Alma Del Pacifico Beach Hotel & Spa offers an Endless Summer Surf Package that includes surfing lessons for two, a personal photographer to capture the adventure, sunset horseback ride along Playa Esterillos, a $50 restaurant credit, two welcome cocktails and two continental breakfasts; airport transfers and a oneday car rental starting at $300/night (you must stay at least three nights). The package is available through December 2013. For more details and information, call 888-960-ALMA or visit almadelpacifico.com.

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Check out these three golf courses that are practically in your own back yard Inverrary Golf Course 3840 Inverrary Blvd., 954-733-7550, inverrarygolf.com Numerous golfers of the 36 holes that comprise the East and West courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. cite their penchant for the challenging sand traps, tree-lined layouts and canals lining the fairways. The East Course has hosted more than a dozen PGA and LPGA Championships and maintains tournament-level conditions consistently, another plus for guests.

Seven Bridges at Springtree Golf Club

GOLFING: Naples o west, my friend — especially if you want to hit the greens. Naples, a 90-minute (give or take a few) drive west across I-75, is a golfers’ paradise, with more than 70 courses to choose from. In fact, according to worldofgolf.com, it boasts the second-highest number of golf holes per capita of any other city in the United States. As for which ones are at the top of the must-play list, that varies according to who’s judging, but there are some definite sure bets: Eagles Lakes Golf Club: 239-732-0034; eagleslakesgolfclub.net. This fairly new 7,150-yard, par 71 championship course surrounds golfers with beautiful landscaping and wildlife, including two resident bald eagles. Ritz-Carlton Resort 239-254-3340; ritzcarlton.com. The Greg Norman-designed Tiburón course sits on the northernmost tip of the Everglades close by the Gulf and is a certified Audubon sanctuary. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort: 239-597-3123. Condé Nast named it the #1 Golf Resort in Florida two years running (2010 and 2011), no doubt in part because its numerous bunkers, rolling fairways and 14 holes by the water make it challenging and fun to play. The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club: 239-435-2475; naplesbeachhotel.com. A tradition for golfers in Naples, this course was established in the late ’20s and has been redesigned five times since, most recently in 2011. It’s been voted “Southwest Florida’s Best Public Course” and one of the “Top 50 Women-Friendly Golf Courses.” The Rookery at Marco, Rookery Course: 239-389-6600; marriottgolf.com. Users call this course “smooth,” “fast,” “beautifully maintained” and “well managed,” all of which warrant it a look by those looking for a memorable day out on the green.

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8150 Springtree Drive, Sunrise, 954-205-7405, sevenbridgesgc.com Designed by 10-time PGA tour winner Mark McCumber, Seven Bridges underwent a major renovation two years ago that resulted in new greens, a state-of-the-art irrigation system, and a brand new 7,000-square-foot clubhouse where special events take place throughout each month. You can call to book a tee time or just reserve one on the website, where you’ll find more details about the course, monthly events and even a Ladies League.

Jacaranda Golf Club 9200 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, 954-472-5836, golfjacaranda.com This beautifully kept course has hosted PGA, USGA and FSGA championships for a good reason: it’s immaculately kept, and the East and West courses here have undergone a major renovation — to the tune of $10 million — and are 4-star rated by Golf Digest. Golf rates, tee time specials, tournament and course information and other details are available on the website.

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Café Boulud Palm Beach A fine French restaurant that is the namesake of one of the most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs in the industry would not be complete without an equally noteworthy selection of fine wine. Advanced sommelier Mariya Kovacheva manages Café Boulud’s 500+-bottle wine cellar and its award-winning wine list. Kovacheva also oversees educational classes and collaborates with the chef on monthly tasting events at Café Boulud’s Palm Beach location. “Through enhancing the guests’ dining experience and improving my peers’ wine and service performance,” Mariya says, “I am able to practice what I like the best: wine.” Café Boulud Palm Beach 301 Australian Ave. Palm Beach 561-655-6060 danielnyc.com/cafebouludpb.html

Cielo at the Boca Raton Resort & Club From its vantage point on the 27th floor of the Boca Raton Resort & Club, Cielo pairs an ever-changing menu of fine coastal Mediterranean flavors with a modest but refined 200-bottle wine selection. “It’s not a big wine list,” says sommelier and beverage director Roberto Colombi, “but it makes me happy because I’m free to change it often and stay up to date with new wines.” Hailing from Italy, Colombi joined Cielo after serving as the Assistant Head Sommelier for Gordon Ramsey’s Connaught Hotel in London. “I have a little bit of everything from the main wine regions around the world,” he says, “But I also like to have bottles from boutique wineries that are more difficult to find.” While Colombi has a limited wine-by-theglass menu, he is always willing to open any bottle for a taste or glass. “Most of the time the customer might not want just one bottle with their courses; they want to have pairings with the food as well,” he says, “so I can open something for them. This brings the dining experience to another level.”

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Chops Lobster Bar A great steak requires an equally fine wine, and pairing the two is the daily focus of Timothy Eagan, advanced sommelier at Chops Lobster Bar. “With our menu predominately being steak,” he says, “I tend to focus on more robust and bigger

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style wines from California, Bordeaux and Italy, with a strong emphasis on small production Cabernets, Syrahs, Pinot Noirs and Meritage/ proprietary blends.” The menu also includes fish and shellfish, to which Eagan pairs lighter style Chardonnays, Timothy Eagan, Sauvignon Blancs, advanced sommelier Rieslings and at Chops Lobster Bar white blends. Eagan says he enjoys discovering small, little-known producers and holds training sessions with his staff several times a month to expose them to the “hidden gems” he’s found. When asked of his personal favorite wine, Eagan says, “That is a tough one, but for white, a nice Sauvignon Blanc from California or Sancerre from France. For red, if I am eating a steak, a California Syrah or a nice Pinot Noir from Santa Rita Hills.”

can we expect of the wine offerings at The Ritz-Carlton’s Via Luna Italian Grill, Via Luna Bar, Poolside Café and 5,000-bottle wine cellar? Cruz says the emphasis is on New World wines, particularly California Meritage and South American varietals, but the extensive selection features wines from most wine-producing countries. The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale One N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale 954-465-2300 ritzcarlton.com

SoLita Italian Restaurant & The Parlor Lounge Under the slogan, “This ain’t dinner at Grandma’s house,” executive chef Anthony “Radar” Risoli crafts classic and

Chops Lobster Bar 101 Plaza Real South Boca Raton 561-395-2675 buckheadrestaurants.com/chops-lobster-bar-boca

The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale Jose Cruz swears by the adage, “What grows together, goes together” – and he keeps this in mind when selecting fine wines. “Pairing wine and food from the same area just makes sense, especially with Old World wines,” he says. The native Argentinean and newly appointed sommelier for The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale prides himself on his ability

The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale's sommelier, Jose Cruz

to interpret guests’ preferences and offer a personalized journey in wine sampling for each individual palate. “I always make sure that I work in unison with the kitchen and understand the chef’s perspective of flavors and profiles in order to enhance the food and wine experience,” he says. What

Steve Lyon, head bartender at SoLita Las Olas

inventive Italian dishes from hand-picked ingredients for SoLita Italian Restaurant & The Parlor Lounge locations in Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale. But Risoli is also a sommelier, overseeing the restaurant’s “Violetta Enoteca” wine bar and the restaurants’ unique “culinary cocktails.” “Our culinary cocktails are conceived using only the freshest and most exotic fruits and vegetables currently in season,” says Steve Lyon, head bartender at SoLita Las Olas. “Chef Risoli and I collaborate to blend premium liquors with the freshest produce to create sexy and exotic drinks that are smooth and crisp, with different layers of flavor that are strikingly appealing to the eye.” “Sexy Grape” and “SoLita Sunrise” are two current highlights, the former being a mixture of red grapes, premium vodka, simple syrup, sweet & sour mix, lemon lime and an added twist of lemon; the latter is a blend of premium tequila, cucumber, lemons, limes, sweet & sour mix, simple syrup and lemon lime described as a “culinary explosion that provocatively tickles your palate.” With the changing of the seasons and availability of fruits and vegetables, Lyon

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Where to find fashions mentioned in our story, Affair of the Heart, pg. 90 Bloomingdale’s, 19555 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305-7921000, Bloomingdales.com. Façonnable Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305-792-2610, faconnable.com. Zola Keller, 818 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954462-3222, zolakeller.com. Photographed at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 954-602-6000; reservations, 888-627-9057, diplomatresort.com.

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and Risoli plan to continue to add new cocktails to the innovative list. SoLita Las Olas 1032 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale 954-357-2616 SoLita Delray 25 NE Second Ave. Delray Beach 561-899-0888 solitaitalian.com

Tanzy Tanzy has made a splash with its “farmto-glass” mixology program, the vision of award-winning mixologist and master sommelier Adam Seger. Seger draws from his international experience working with world-renowned restaurants - such as TRU and The French Laundry - to pair fine wines with the artisanal Italian menu items; but the cocktails steal the show at Tanzy, with unique offerings that include the signature Italian Mojitos — crafted with an in-house blend of sweet basil, mint and coriander. For the full entertainment factor, Tanzy’s Liquid Nitrogen Mixology serves up a delicious citrus concoction whose ingredients have been frozen with liquid nitrogen. Why liquid nitrogen? For the drama, of course, but also because freezing the drink

The "Sexy Grape'' cocktail at SoLita

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Tanzy's master sommelier Adam Seger

elements yields a much smoother texture than ice crushed in a blender. Tanzy Mizner Park 301 Plaza Real Boca Raton 561-922-6699 tanzyrestaurant.com/boca

III Forks III Fork’s attitude toward fine wines is immediately apparent to patrons of its

Hallandale Beach location at the Villages of Gulfstream Park. A climate-controlled wine room showcases a selection of the 1,500 bottles from around the world, each sourced by wine manager John Nocera. A sommelier in South Florida for nearly 25 years, Nocera says the biggest lesson he’s learned is that the sommelier’s job is to give the guest value. With III Fork’s menu emphasizing steak, Nocera focuses on many domestic red wine offerings. “But, since we sell a good amount of seafood,” he says, “we have a balance and diversity to satisfy everyone.” Nocera enjoys meeting the winemakers III Fork’s sommelier and vineyard John Nocera representatives to get to know each wine he selects, because, he says, “people want the experience and the story; that is where you build the value – through the passion and the quality of the wine and its story.” III Forks Hallandale The Villages of Gulfstream Park 501 Silks Run, Suite 1130 Hallandale Beach 954-457-3920 3forks.com

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Yormark, President of the Florida Panthers, hosted a Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Celebration at Weston Jewelers, in the Weston Town Center. Panthers players and guests enjoyed food provided by Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angelo Pizza, Wine Bar & Tapas in Weston. Weston Jewelers is the Official Jeweler and Watch Company of the Florida Panthers.

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Conine All-Star Golf Classic raises $240,000 for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation and Conine Clubhouse: Kevin Janser, Austin Miller and Jeff Conine.

Conine All-Star Golf Classic raises $240,000 for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation and Conine Clubhouse: Sandy and Lamar Green.

United Way of Broward County and American Red Cross South Florida Region launch Mission United: Jon Ferrando, EVP General Counsel, AutoNation, Inc.; and Lynne Wines, President and CEO, First Southern Bank.

Food For The Poor’s Fine Wines & Hidden Treasures cocktail reception: Ari Rifkin and Cameron Neth.

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United Way Of Broward County and American Red Cross South Florida Region launch Mission United: Sam Tidwell, CEO of American Red Cross, South Florida Region; Colin Brown, President and CEO, JM Family Enterprises, Inc.; Brigadier General Lawrence E. Gillespie Sr., United States Army; Kathleen Cannon, President/CEO, United Way of Broward County.

Rita and Rick Case, Paul Castronovo and Jen Klassens honored at Prestige Club Renaissance Ball: Rita Case, Polly Wilkie and Rick Case.

Food For The Poor’s Fine Wines & Hidden Treasures cocktail reception: Angel Aloma, Jenna Wolfe, Patrick Park, Arlette Gordon and Dr. Elizabeth Bowden.

John D’Amico, VP of Levinson Jewelers in Fort Lauderdale; LPGA Golf Pro Morgan Pressel; and Alyssa Seidle of Bill Seidle Auto Group. Pressel and Andy Bush wed at The Breakers in Palm Beach. The bride chose a diamond necklace, earrings and bracelet from Levinson Jewelers to wear down the aisle.

Food For The Poor’s Fine Wines & Hidden Treasures cocktail reception: Gail Worth, Helen Bernstein Fealy and Tova Leidesdorf.

Act Now to Prevent Colon Cancer Preventing colon cancer may be easier than you think. Most cases of colon cancer can be prevented by having a screening colonoscopy. Colon cancer is one of few diseases where normal body tissue - in this case, polyps actually turns deadly. Removing nonmalignant polyps during a colonoscopy procedure may prevent colon cancer from developing. Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in the US. It is also an equal opportunity destroyer, oblivious to gender, race or income. People at increased risk for colon cancer include those with one or more immediate relatives with the disease, an inherited tendency to form polyps, a long history of ulcerative colitis, or a history of breast or uterine cancer. However, they are in the minority. The disease occurs most often in those who least expect it. According to Steven Wexner, MD, chief academic officer and chair of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida, “Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard test for detecting and eliminating polyps. Other tests are simply less effective.” • Sigmoidoscopy: Only checks the lower portion of the colon. • Hemoccult test: Detects blood in the stool, but is often inaccurate, giving false negative reports to at least 50% of patients with colon cancer and false positive reports to many patients who do not have the disease. A positive barium enema requires a colonoscopy follow up.

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Lunch & Learn Event at Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton: Dr. Jacob D. Steiger discusses latest anti-aging methods with guests at his new facility at 1001 N. Federal Highway. The next Lunch & Learn will be April 13.

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Raymond Lee Jewelers in Boca Raton donates to local non-profits: Meg Weinberger of Big Dog Ranch Rescue and Jeff Josephson of Raymond Lee Jewelers.

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Diamond Sponsor DEX Imaging at Catholic Health Charities annual Black & White Ball at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa: Mike Goodfellow, of DEX Imaging; Dario Achury and Drew Schweitzer of Catholic Health Services and Ron Hale of DEX Imaging.

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County 2013 Lion of Judah Luncheon, featuring guest speaker Lara Logan, CBS News Chief Foreign Affairs and 60 Minutes correspondent: Emily Grabelsky, Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Philanthropy Chair; Wendy Pressner, WP Campaign Chair; Barbara Werner, WP Planned Giving Vice Chair and April Leavy, WP Vice Chair Lion of Judah.

Make A Wish Event at The Forge Restaurant: Mark Levinson, co-owner of Levinson Jewelers in Fort Lauderdale; Burn Notice star Gabrielle Anwar, Shareef Malnik and Robin Levinson.

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County 2013 Lion of Judah Luncheon: Denise Zimmerman and Marilyn Barry.

Lamborghini Palm Beach launch of the 2013 Gallardo LP 560-4: Rebecca Karp and David Leaf.

Listen. Laugh. Learn. Join us for a FREE (and funny) seminar on healthy aging. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 10:30 a.m. to noon This FREE EVENT at our welcoming, faith-based community features gerontologist and personal trainer Lorie Eber. Seats are filling up! RSVP today at 954-598-9251 or email ktcamp@CovenantRetirement.org.

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BOWL OVER, BEETHOVEN The Cleveland Orchestra Miami closes its seventh season with the monumental Ninth Symphony Composer Richard Wagner said of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, “Beyond it, no further step is possible.” The 19th century Russian revolutionary philosopher Michael Bakunin declared, “Everything will pass, and the world will perish, but the Ninth Symphony will remain.” On the evenings of March 15-16, the Cleveland Orchestra Miami will conclude its seventh season at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts with a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor. The world-renowned orchestra will be under the baton of principal guest conductor Giancarlo Guerrero. The symphony is best known for combining instruments and voice in the monumental fourth movement, Ode to Joy. The combined Master Chorale of South Florida and the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, along with soloists Nicole Cabell, Elizabeth DeShong, Garrett Sorenson and Raymond Aceto, will provide the vocals for what many consider the greatest piece of music ever written. —Kingsley Guy

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