SOUTH FLORIDA magazine May 2023 Issue - Elena Lakshtanov graces the Cover

VOL.6 NO.5

SUMMER SPIRITS & SEERSUCKERS

MAY 2023

Elena

LAKSHTANOV

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FERRARI SPRING/SUMMER 2023 CAMPAIGN BY PAOLO ROVERSI The dream of Ferrari brought on stage during the fashion show at the Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber in Milan inspires the new advertising campaign devised by expert Paolo Roversi as an artistic sequence of visual works interpreted Mariacarla Boscono and Rapha Keijzer, today’s icons who perfectly embody the style and the values of the collection.

Mariacarla is the quintessence of the Ferrari woman, a traveller and experimenter of the present who uses fashion as a tool to express herself and explore the border between masculine and feminine. At her side is Rapha, with his classic yet decisive charm, like every expression of the Ferrari universe. His representation of masculinity contrasts between practicality and elegance, reminiscent of the constant connection between car and man, at the centre of the Ferrari universe.

The All New Roma Spider

The looks portrayed celebrate the collection’s three fundamental elements, bringing the sartorial and artisan value of each shape, fabric and detail to the forefront. The workwear is reinterpreted and elevated using the leather’s exquisite duality, and the meticulous execution of the embroideries made using reconditioned screws and bolts from the Maranello production lines.

Boca Raton-Based Real Estate Owner & Operator Basis Industrial Acquires Tampa's Brandywine Business Center, Corporex Plaza and Presidents Plaza Business Center for $33 Million Basis Industrial, a privately held and vertically integrated real estate owner and operator based in Boca Raton, Florida, closed on/purchased the "Tampa Industrial Portfolio," including Brandywine Business Center at 3801 Corporex Park Drive, Tampa, FL, 33619; Corporex Plaza at 3902 Corporex Park Drive, Tampa, 33619; and Presidents Plaza Business Center at 4801 George Road, Tampa, 33634 on April 28. The purchase price was $33 million. The total acquisition cost was above $35 million, as Basis plans to invest heavily in the property The properties, totaling 224,108 square feet on 16.1 acres, are Basis' first assets in Tampa. This acquisition elevates Basis to owning and managing more than 2 million square feet of multi-tenant industrial and mixed-use commercial real estate. Basis has been acquiring this asset class since its launch in January 2022.

Anthony Scavo, COO and president of Basis Industrial, represented Basis in the transaction; Marcus & Millichap represented the seller. JLL sourced debt for the transaction.

"This was a difficult transaction to get closed and we went above and beyond to assist the seller to get it done," said Anthony Scavo, who was the buyer representative and is Basis's Chief Operating Officer and President.

Current clients leasing in the "Tampa Industrial Portfolio" are Joffrey's Coffee, Acree Air Condition, Pharmscript of Florida, Ademco, Inc., Tri-Ed Distribution, Inspectorate America, Echo UES, Inc., National Flood Expert, IGT Global Solutions, Rauland-Borg Corporation, Sunrun, and many more.

Basis plans to expand their footprint in the Tampa Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

"We are thrilled to expand to Tampa by purchasing these valuable properties that fit our acquisition strategy of multitenant industrial," said Daniel Weinstein, CEO of Basis Industrial. "We love Tampa and see many advantages to diversifying our portfolio by tapping into this market. We are bullish on Tampa and hope to grow to 1 million square feet here in the near future."

"We feel strongly about the growth we are seeing in Tampa and the surrounding areas. We hope to take advantage of it by expanding our acquisitions of select properties," added Scavo. "We see opportunity in this tumultuous market. When other investors are hiding, we are buying."

Basis uses its subsidiary management company, BaySpace, to manage the company's industrial assets. BaySpace now has over 20 employees and manages all 2 million square feet Basis has acquired.

Borque Group Realty, LLC Joins Luxury Chamber of Commerce Mutual Motivation to Assist Victims of Turkish Earthquake Disaster Borque Group Realty recently joined Luxury Chamber after its founder Jay Shapiro sent an email blast indicating plans to dedicate the next three chamber events to promoting awareness of and directly assisting victims of the disaster in Gaziantep and the entire Southeast region of Turkey. The Borque Realty Group is an American company based in Miami, FL which consists mostly of experienced Turkish speaking Realtors. Headed by Hilal Borque the group plans do everything in its power to help the widows and survivors in the motherland.

Luxury Chamber of Commerce is a for-profit networking group dedicated to conjoining Purveyor's of Luxury, Non-Profits and members of Polite Society at uniquely themed cocktail affairs.

During a typical business cycle the chamber strives to honor a local non-profit at an evening cocktail event by donating a table to the charity and a small percentage of ticket sales. Considering the extreme nature of the disaster at hand the chamber Founder and President decided to forgo local charities and dedicate three events in a row to making a difference for Turkey and those affected.

Going into action Jay registered turkishevent.org and pointed it to the Turkish page on Mediterranean Magazine's website and immediately created a gofundme fundraiser which will be utilized to make the next three chamber events higher quality and larger in scope so that more direct donations can find their way to those in need. For more information about Luxury Chamber of Commerce and its noble events please visit luxurychamber.com

Disney PRIDE in Concert presented by the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Join GMCSF with a spectacular, new concert that celebrates LGBTQ+ life, love, family, and pride through the combination of timeless songs from the Disney songbook, curated video clips from the Disney vault, and the personal life experiences of local chorus members. Featuring sparkling new arrangements, Disney PRIDE in Concert draws musical inspiration from iconic Disney films, including The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, and Mary Poppins, to modern classics such as Coco, Zootopia, Wreck-It Ralph, and the magical music of Disney Parks, all interwoven with universal storytelling themes stemming from the power of the diverse chorus community.

Hagerty Garage + Social Opens Miami Car Culture Clubhouse Known as one of the nation’s luxury car capitals, Miami continues to see an influx of enthusiasts and their prized possessions. Hagerty Garage + Social is proud to open its third premium clubhouse and car storage facility in South Florida with its Miami location complementing existing locations in Palm Beach and Delray Beach. The Hagerty Garage + Social network has nine locations throughout North America.

“We’re excited to bring Hagerty Garage + Social to Miami’s enthusiast community, which has been a longtime fixture in car culture,” said John Belniak, managing director, Hagerty Garage + Social. “Places like South Florida are vital to Hagerty’s purpose to save driving and car culture for future generations. We look forward to bringing together Miami’s passionate community of car lovers.”

A recent addition to its growing national network of enthusiast facilities, Hagerty Garage + Social Miami offers a premium clubhouse and car storage facility for car lovers and collectors. Garage + Social Miami features climate-controlled, dust-free storage with 24-hour security, personalized service, maintenance and detailing. The facility includes nearly 30,000 square feet of car storage, plus an adjoining clubhouse for members and their friends to gather and socialize. The facility can house more than 200 cars at its Little River location near Miami Beach, Fisher Island and other luxe Miami locales.

“Miami is an obvious choice for Hagerty Garage + Social’s growing network,” says Hagerty Garage + Social regional vice president Jason Rosenzweig. “From Palm Beach to Delray to Miami, our team is focused on great events, cool cars and topnotch service and hospitality. Garage + Social is here to take care of your cars with the same care and attention you would at home while acting as a local hub for car culture and personal hub for your social life.”

Member vehicles are always in good hands and, as part of the regular storage service, receive monthly startup and exercising with tire pressure monitoring, fluid inspections, battery maintenance and more. All memberships include free access to the Hagerty Drivers Club, which provides an annual subscription to the award-winning Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, invitations to members-only events and experiences, automotive discounts, roadside assistance designed for classic and collector cars, premium automotive print and video content as well as promotions with leading automotive lifestyle brands.

All members have full reciprocity across the nine Hagerty Garage + Social locations throughout North America, including locations in Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Bedford Hills (NY), Chicago, Toronto, Seattle, Van Nuys (CA) and Culver City (CA).

Members of Garage + Social have access to the private facilities as well as a calendar full of social events including track days, exclusive test drives, vehicle previews, rallies, launches as well as access to some of the world’s most sought-after brands. Each Garage + Social facility includes a dedicated member clubhouse, kitchen area and social venue equipped for events both large and small.

For more information about how to become a member, please visit https://www.garageandsocial.com/. Tours are available by appointment.

2023 Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration with James Taylor Broward Center audiences enjoyed a rare intimate performance by James Taylor and his All-Star Band at the Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s Annual Celebration, presented by Dr. Lee and Brigitte Mandel, South Florida Sinus and Allergy Center. The incomparable Taylor, typically seen in arena performances, took the stage in the AuRene Theater and thrilled the cheering, sold out crowd as part of an evening that netted more than $450,000 to support the Broward Center’s education and enrichment programs. Broward Performing Arts Foundation Chair George Le Mieux addressed guests, highlighting the significant impact of the Broward Center especially in the area of education. “The Broward Center has the largest, free arts-in-education programs in the country. Over the years, it has reached more than 3.5 million students and has been recognized as a model for education programs around the nation,” he said.

Last year alone, the Broward Center’s education programs served more than 100,000 K-12 students from 175 public schools and delivered programs to more than 500 Head Start preschoolers. More than 50 unique education programs were offered. During that time, the Broward Center also presented more than 700 events, welcomed more than 500,000 visitors, showcased more than 4,700 professional artists and collaborated with more than 100 local cultural and community organizations, all while contributing in excess of $100 million in local economic impact.

Broward Performing Arts Foundation President Lisa Kitei thanked supporters as well as the Foundation board and members of the Performing Arts Center Authority. “We began hosting our Annual Celebration with a Boardwalk Bash in 2009; it attracted 123 guests and netted under $10,000. Over the years, the event has gotten bigger and better and in its 24-year history has raise more than $2.6 million for the Center’s education programs thanks to your generous support,” she said.

Presenting sponsors Dr. Lee and Brigitte Mandel expressed their gratitude: “The arts have always held a special place in our hearts, and the ability to give the gift of education through support of the Broward Center's outreach programs is something we cherish. Thank you to all at the Broward Center for an amazing celebration, and a special thanks to James Taylor, whose warmth and love shown through to everyone who was fortunate enough to attend."

In addition to the Mandels and South Florida Sinus and Allergy Center, Gold “Fire and Rain” Sponsors were AutoNation, Burdette Beckmann Inc., Ann M. Burris, Linda Haller, Michelle Howland and S. Donald Sussman, The Salah Foundation, Richard and Christine Welch and Deborah and Gary Wendt. Silver “Sweet Baby James” Sponsors included BBX Capital, Jeannette and Marty Engelmann, Leo Goodwin Foundation, Gunster, Hudson Family Foundation, The Ingham Family, Northern Trust, Charlie and Laura Palmer, Lois and John Schmatz, Stiles, Douglas and Linda Von Allmen, Weston Volvo Cars and Weston Nissan and Mark and Linda Wilford. Spirits Sponsor was Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Program Sponsor was Starmark and Invitation Sponsor was Associated Printing Productions Inc.

For more than 30 years, the Broward Performing Arts Foundation has been instrumental in providing support for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The Foundation was established in 1985 to deliver the required private funding to build the Center and create an endowment to sustain its operations. Over the years, the Foundation has successfully raised funds to support the Broward Center’s innovative and diverse programming, arts-in-education initiatives, community engagement activities and capital projects. The Foundation completed a $30 million capital campaign to renovate and restore the iconic Parker Playhouse. Prior to this, it raised $60 million to complete the Encore! capital campaign to renovate, renew and revitalize the Broward Center.

PORT 32 Marinas Acquires Lighthouse Point Marina Prominent purchase represents PORT 32's renewed focus on acquisitive growth along both the US Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico PORT 32 Marinas, LLC (PORT 32) today acquired one of South Florida's most admired waterfront properties, Lighthouse Point Marina. Located at 2831 Marina Circle, Lighthouse Point, FL, the marina is one of the area's most coveted destinations in the heart of the "Yachting Capital of the World." It is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway, just minutes from the Hillsboro Inlet.

PORT 32 is a leading owner, operator, developer, and acquirer of a growing collection of irreplaceable marina assets in nine premier markets across both coasts of Florida. The purchase of Lighthouse Point represents the first marina acquisition by the new PORT 32 leadership team, which joined the company in late 2022. With the addition of Lighthouse Point, PORT 32 seeks to grow its family of marinas within Florida and to expand strategically into new markets along the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

"Lighthouse Point Marina is a special lifestyle property in an extraordinary location, tucked just inside the clear Atlantic waters of the Hillsboro Inlet. Here at PORT 32, we love cruising with friends and family, saltwater fishing, and ice-cold drinks on the waterfront, which makes Lighthouse Point a perfect fit for our growing portfolio of premier coastal marinas," said Austin Schell, CEO of PORT 32 Marinas. "After almost 60 years of unbroken family ownership, we are thrilled the Spiekers chose PORT 32 Marinas to carry on their legacy as the first non-family owner of Lighthouse Point. To all our Lighthouse Point Marina members and the surrounding community, we look forward to introducing you to our leadership team and hope to meet you on the docks, at the Nauti Dawg restaurant, or on the saltwater sometime soon."

PORT 32 Marinas Acquires Lighthouse Point Marina

CBRE's Julie Fisher Berry and Sheila Roux represented the seller, Lighthouse Point Marina Inc., in the transaction. Led by Julie Fisher Berry, CBRE's Marina and Shipyards brokerage team in South Florida has transacted over $1.5 billion in marina and shipyard sales.

Featuring 102 wet slips that can accommodate 25- to 80-foot vessels, the 4,410 total linear footage marina had been family owned and operated for over 50 years and had never been offered for acquisition previously. Located less than ½ nautical mile from the Hillsboro Inlet, Lighthouse Point Marina provides immediate access to the ocean, a significant feature for sportfishing enthusiasts. Amenities, such as the fuel dock, the live bait station, the popular Nauti Dawg restaurant, the ship store, and other features make this one of the most desirable marinas for boaters.

"Lighthouse Point Marina is one of the most coveted marinas in South Florida due to its location near the Hillsboro Inlet and the surrounding area of Lighthouse Point. The owners have built a loyal customer base by providing great service, operating an excellent restaurant, and keeping the marina in impeccable condition," said Julie Fisher Berry, a senior vice president with CBRE in Fort Lauderdale. "CBRE is honored to have represented the owners and identified the buyer of this high-profile marina property. After a strategic offering process, PORT 32 Marinas emerged as the perfect buyer. CEO Austin Schell and his team have engaged with the owners and staff for a smooth transition that will continue the successful legacy that the Spieker family built."

"Lighthouse Point Marina has been owned and operated by one family, the Spieker family, for over half a century. As secondgeneration owner-operators, it was important for us to find a buyer that will respect what we have created and retain our staff and family culture with the intention of maintaining and even improving the site with time. We believe we have found that buyer with PORT 32 Marinas. On behalf of owners, Debbie Edwards, Christian Spieker and myself, we feel the Lighthouse Point Marina and Nauti Dawg Marina Café are being left in good hands, and we look forward to watching both entities blossom under the new leadership of PORT 32 Marinas," said Maureen Canada, former president of Lighthouse Point Marina.

Gabriel & Co. Presents Exclusive Interview with Naeem Khan Gabriel & Co., the most trusted leader of the bridal and fashion fine jewelry world, is excited to share their exclusive Designer Spotlight Series interview with luxury fashion designer, Naeem Khan.

Khan, who shares Gabriel & Co.'s optimistic outlook and enthusiasm for the future of fashion, has loyal clients who are eager to wear Khan's incomparably crafted dresses and gowns. In Gabriel & Co.'s exclusive interview and Designer Spotlight photo shoot with Khan, he notes that his business is thriving because his customers now regard the pandemic "as a reminder that life is short, so it's important that we go out, eat, celebrate and have the best time we can with friends and family."

Khan prides his collections as celebratory, crafting his sophisticated garments from personally designed lush fabrics that are created at his family's factories in India, and incorporating intricate beading and embroidery.

"Naeem's clothes are such a uniquely irresistible confluence of drama and detail, that's it's a joy for us to accessorize his collection," says Hal Rubenstein, Gabriel's Global Style Director.

"Both houses enjoy making a grand sweep, but when you come in close, the intricacy of what he does combined with the intricacy of what we do, creates an intoxicating harmony. And we couldn't be more flattered the way Khan admires how we've complimented his beautiful work with Gabriel Fine Jewelry."

Gabriel & Co. featuring Naeem Khan

Gabriel & Co.'s new bounty of gold links, lockets, cascades of diamonds, sapphire drops, and array of Bujukan bracelets perfectly complement Khan's sensually elegant clothes. "If my clothes are a delicious cake," says Khan, "then jewelry is the frosting, and who doesn't love frosting on a cake? …When I am designing, I am always thinking about what jewelry will finish the look. You can't go out without it."

The complete DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT series highlights talent from diverse concept of style to showcase Gabriel & Co.'s wide range of offerings. Each designer-dedicated web page features four parts: a written interview; the designer's selection of five new jewels from Gabriel & Co., along with a statement on each piece; the podcast, which can be viewed and downloaded; and a #GabrielNY section, offers each piece that the designers used to style the model in the on-page photos. Past installments featured such artists as Norma Kamali, Max Mara, Urban Zen, Tommy Hilfiger , J.Mendel, Rebecca Minkoff and Oscar de la Renta.

About Gabriel & Co.: Gabriel & Co. is a New York City based jewelry design house which was founded in 1989 by brothers Jack and Dominick Gabriel.

Family owned and operated, the company began in New York City and has since evolved into one of the most prolific fine jewelry brands in the U.S., sold at more than 1,200 retailers nationwide. The story of Gabriel & Co. is one of passion, integrity, service, and trust. Gabriel creates beautifully unique and distinctive pieces that are designed to reflect the true beauty that is unique in all of us. Each piece is passionately designed and created as a crafted personal experience.