SOUTH FLORIDA Magazine - November 2025 Issue

Page 1


FOUNDER | Jay ShapiroLuxury Chamber Media Group jay@southflorida.in

Fashion Editor | Juliana LaBonte juliana@southflorida.in

Travel Editor | Christina Ricci

Business Editor | Cindy Ragan

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Joe Freer, Frank LoRe Jr, Roger Craft

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Ilmar Saar - Robert Bauman

OPERA LEGEND ANDREA GAROFALO

ADVERTISING

PleaseAdvertise@gmail.com

p e r f o r m a n c e s c

t

d

s w i t h t h e i r d e p t h o f e m o t i o n a n d f l a w l e s s t e c h n i q u e H i s r i c h t i m b r e a n d c o m m a n d i n g

s t a g e p r e s e n c e m a k e e a c h a r i a n o t j u s t a m u s i c a l e x p e r i e n c e b u t a

s t o r y t e l l i n g j o u r n e y W h e t h e r p e r f o r m i n g P u c c i n i , V e r d i , o r

c o n t e m p o r a r y c r o s s o v e r w o r k s , h e d e m o n s t r a t e s a n i n n a t e a b i l i t y t o

c h a n n e l t h e f u l l e m o t i o n a l s p e c t r u m f r o m t e n d e r n e s s t o t r i u m p h w i t h s i n c e r i t y a n d f i n e s s e

B e y o n d h i s v o c a l p r o w e s s , G a r o f a l o s t a n d s o u t f o r h i s a r t i s t r y a n d c h a r i s m a H e b r i n g s a m o d e r n e d g e t o o p e r a , e n g a g i n g n e w a u d i e n c e s w h i l e h o n o r i n g i t s o l d - w o r l d g r a n d e u r H i s c o l l a b o r a t i o n s a t i n t e r n a t i o n a l g a l a s , l u x u r y e v e n t s , a n d c u l t u r a l s o i r é e s s h o w c a s e n o t o n l y h i s m u s i c a l e x c e l l e n c e b u t a l s o h i s r o l e a s a c u l t u r a l a m b a s s a d o r f o r I t a l i a n h e r i t a g e A n d r e a G a r o f a l o i s m o r e t h a n a p e r f o r m e r ; h e i s a l i v i n g t e s t a m e n t t o t h e e n d u r i n g p o w e r o f t h e h u m a n v o i c e a n a r t i s t w h o s e g i f t t r a n s c e n d s t h e s t a g e a n d l i n g e r s l o n g a f t e r t h e f i n a l n o t e

Judy Doyle with Andrea Garofalo

Wo r l d ' s F i r s t S c i e n t i f i c F r a g r a n c e H o u s e R e d e f i n e s

S c e n t a s a To o l f o r M e m o r y, A t t r a c t i o n , a n d I d e n t i t y

B O C A R ATO N , F l , I n a b o l d l e a p b e y o n d t r a d i t i o n a l p e r f u m e r y, a n e w

p l a y e r h a s e m e r g e d w i t h a m i s s i o n f a r d e e p e r t h a n s c e n t . S I X 7 , f o u n d e d

b y S t a n f o r d - t r a i n e d h u m a n b i o l o g i s t a n d s u r g e o n D r. J o h n Z a n n i s , i s t h e

w o r l d ' s f i r s t s c i e n t i f i c f r a

SIX7 isn't selling perfume. It's selling neurochemical influence, precision-designed to affect the brain's deepest wiring.

"Fragrance is not just a cosmetic," says Dr Zannis. "It's an access code to memory and behavior—a molecular interface between the self and the world."

Unlike conventional fragrance brands that focus on notes, trends, and fashion cycles, SIX7 designs formulas using molecular neurodesign—a proprietary process combining olfactory neuroscience, psychophysiology, and memory engineering. The result is a line of scent-based compounds that aren't categorized by gender or style, but by bioeffect: such as increasing attraction, enhancing focus, unlocking emotional memories, or amplifying personal magnetism.

ANew Era: Chemical Identity

SIX7's compounds—called Codes—are designed to act as extensions of identity, much like voice or posture. The company claims that each Code activates targeted brain circuits linked to social cognition, romantic memory, or self-perception

"We design for outcome, not just aroma," Zannis explains. "Scent is just the surface. The real story is happening in the brain."

The Science Behind the Scents

Dr Zannis brings an unconventional blend of disciplines to the table. He's a trained medical doctor and human biologist with deep roots in neuroscience and aesthetic design Also a practicing artist and beauty theorist, he built SIX7 on the belief that smell is the most underleveraged interface in human design

Working with a team of neuroscientists, chemists, and sensory designers, SIX7 reverse-engineers emotional and cognitive states. The company claims its formulas have been tested in controlled environments using fMRI, biometric tracking, andAI-driven emotional analytics.

Not a Fragrance—ACode

Each Code is delivered in elegant vessels without advertising hype. Instead, wearers choose a code based on their goals—whether it's sparking a romantic memory, enhancing presence before a public appearance, or even reinforcing self-confidence post-trauma.

SIX7's launch collection includes:

CODE MEMORYLOCK™ –Anchors emotional memory

CODEATTRACTION BIAS™ – Heightens interpersonal magnetism.

CODE SYMPATHETIC DRIVE™ – Sharpens mental focus and heightens physical readiness.

CODE REWARD CIRCUIT™ –Triggers indulgence, craving, satisfaction through reward system activation.

Rewiring the Role of Fragrance

SIX7 challenges a centuries-old industry to evolve. In a market where most scents are still marketed by celebrity endorsement and seasonal hype, this house is staking its future on science over style. "We are not creating luxury, we are redefining it," says Zannis. As the neuroscience of smell continues to gain traction in fields from mental health to marketing, SIX7 may be tapping into a future where identity is not worn—it's coded.

Jay Shapiro to Produce “My Buddy from Brooklyn” based on the

Publisher Jay Shapiro has announced the production of a new film chronicling the controversial life of Buddy Jacobson once the most successful racehorse trainer in the United States and a flamboyant figure in 1970s Manhattan nightlife. Shapiro’s connection to the story is personal. His mother, Dawn Eve, was one of Buddy Jacobson’s fashion models in New York during the height of Jacobson’s modeling agency years. At one point, Dawn was even offered the lead supporting role in Taxi Driver alongside Robert De Niro. Recently, in a twist of fate, Shapiro took a maternal DNA test and discovered that famed racing mogul Jeffrey Gural is a close cousin match Shapiro was stunned to learn that Gural was once a business associate of Jacobson’s in the horse racing world

Further deepening the synchronicity, Shapiro had a chance encounter with Robert, a long-time friend of Jacobson and a respected executive in the racing industry, at Matteo’s Trattoria in Hallandale Beach “It was more than coincidence it felt like a calling,” said Shapiro “Meeting Robert and finding out about Jeffrey Gural being family solidified my decision to bring Buddy’s story to the screen ”

The action / drama / mafia film will explore Jacobson’s meteoric rise from Brooklyn stable boy to real estate millionaire and modeling agent, his notorious 1980 trial for the murder of John Tupper, and his daring escape from the Brooklyn House of Detention events that captivated national headlines and shook the city’s elite It will also probe the controversial conviction, alleged prosecutorial suppression of evidence, and the prison interviews where Jacobson, battling cancer, proclaimed his innocence until his last breath Shapiro’s vision is not to glorify or vilify Jacobson, but to portray him as the complex, driven, and charismatic figure he was flawed, brilliant, and unforgettable. “This isn’t just true crime,” Shapiro explains. “It’s about the American dream, ego, love, betrayal, and the thin line between genius and madness.”

Casting and production dates will be announced very soon at: www.BuddyJacobsonMovie.com

Florida Horse Racing News

Enter Autumn 2025, Florida’s Thoroughbred racing community is locking in key fall meets and preparing for a pivotal stretch. The months ahead won’t just set the tone for 2026 they may determine whether the industry can maintain its footing amid legislative uncertainty.

Autumn Stakes and Live Cards

Tampa Bay Downs’ 2025–26 meet rolls out in August with live racing dates beginning that fall and early winter. The track has announced purse enhancements for Florida-bred horses to boost local participation Gulfstream Park continues to accept entries for late summer and early fall events, with emphasis on stakes races that bridge into the winter season

Highlighted races to watch include:

Kitten’s Joy Stakes a Listed turf event at Gulfstream that often draws strong milers ready to test form before the winter campaign

J.R. Malouff Marathon Claiming August 29 on the national stakes calendar, part of the late-summer stretch build-up

FTBOA Florida-Bred Stakes Series Florida-only stakes in November spotlighting homegrown talent

These fall races serve more than prestige; they act as litmus tests for wagering volume, spectator engagement, and the viability of expanded or sustained racing calendars into 2026

Fall 2025 Florida Racing Calendar

August / September

Tampa Bay Downs launches live racing & Florida-bred purse boosts Early season cards build momentum for the fall slate

October

Gulfstream stakes cards, including mid-fall feature events

A key month for bridging to higher profile winter meets

November

FTBOA Florida-Bred Stakes Series begins A spotlight on local talent and state pride racing

The Decoupling Shadow

Even as fall racing ramps up, the question of decoupling looms large The 2021 Decoupling Law in Florida freed many pari-mutuel operators from the requirement to run live races to maintain their casino or slot machine licenses but notably excluded Gulfstream Park This created a regulatory imbalance that Gulfstream is now challenging in court, arguing the law unfairly singles it out.

Earlier in 2025, the Florida House passed a bill that would allow Gulfstream and Tampa Bay Downs to decouple after five years, meaning they could operate casino or card-game offerings without hosting live races That proposal drew fierce opposition from breeders, trainers, and industry advocates While the Legislature did not ultimately pass a decoupling measure in its spring session, the threat has not disappeared. In fact, Gulfstream’s lawsuit underscores just how central this issue remains. For fall 2025, the stakes aren’t just on the track. Every race-day handle, every attendance figure, and every purse payment will be closely watched not only for competitive success but for their symbolic value in the fight against decoupling attempts

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.