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Cervera Real Estate Selected For Membership In Leading Real Estate Companies Of The World® And Luxury Portfolio International® Cervera Real Estate was recently awarded affiliate status in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and its luxury marketing division, Luxury Portfolio International®, Veronica Cervera Goeseke, CEO announced today at the firm's annual corporate summit.

Cervera Real Estate was recently awarded affiliate status in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and its luxury marketing division, Luxury Portfolio International®. Executives from Cervera, LeadingRE and LPI photographed from left-to-right: Alexandra Goeseke; Veronica Cervera Goeseke; Mickey Alam Khan; Alicia Cervera; Jennifer Harding; Alicia Cervera Lamadrid; Alicia Lamadrid.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) is a global real estate community comprised of 550 real estate companies awarded membership based on rigorous standards for service and performance. With 4,600 offices and 150,000 sales associates in 70 countries, these firms represent 1.3 million global transactions annually.

This distinction ensures that Cervera clients are working with exceptional local professionals who also deliver connections to buyers and quality real estate companies across the country and around the world. The company also benefits from LeadingRE's industry-leading international referral network, award-winning learning programs and events, and professional marketing resources.

Cervera Managing Partner Alicia Cervera Lamadrid notes that selection as a member of LeadingRE and LPI represents another step in the firm's growth and its strength in the market.

"This partnership expands upon our previously existing distribution network spanning Latin America, Europe and the Middle East, while also opening new distribution channels in US feeder markets and across the globe. It extends the marketing reach we offer our agents and customers – and improves our ability to service our existing clientele that seek to buy property or relocate outside of Miami," said Cervera Lamadrid.

"We are delighted to have Cervera Real Estate as part of our distinguished network of premier brokerages. The company has an impeccable reputation in South Florida, and we are committed to helping the firm achieve even greater success," said Paul Boomsma, president and CEO of LeadingRE. Established in 1969 by Alicia Cervera Sr., Cervera Real Estate is a Miami-based, family-owned, and operated, international real estate company with the largest portfolio of successful new construction sellouts in South Florida.

LUXURY RIVER CRUISE TO LAUNCH ON THE MAGDALENA RIVER, COLOMBIA Luxury river cruise innovator AmaWaterways today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Metropolitan Touring, South America’s leading tour operator, to introduce a new river cruise experience in Colombia. Becoming the first luxury river cruise line to sail the Magdalena River, this alliance brings together the remarkable in-depth destination expertise of Metropolitan Touring and the industry’s leading team of river cruise experts at AmaWaterways.

Starting in December 2023, guests will be immersed in unique experiences on shore as well as on board a new custom-built, all-suite, ecofriendly river cruise ship. The new ship and cruise program will incorporate years of design experience from AmaWaterways’ President and CoFounder Rudi Schreiner — affectionately known as the ‘Godfather of River Cruising’ — plus Metropolitan Touring’s decades of expertise in expedition cruising in the Galápagos Islands.

“Not since my early university days of exploring the Amazon River have I felt the excitement of discovering a new destination that is so rich in biodiversity and culture, as I found on the Magdalena River in Colombia,” said Rudi Schreiner, president and co-founder of AmaWaterways.

“I’m absolutely captivated by the rich history, wildlife and friendly welcome that awaits our guests when our intimate, all-suite ship sets sail in December 2023.”

“Colombia has always been a country close to my heart and every trip I’ve made to the Magdalena over many years has been full of amazing, life-affirming experiences that touched my soul. Finding the right partner to develop the first-ever eco-friendly river cruise experience for Colombia was therefore of utmost importance to me and our company,” said Paulina Burbano de Lara, chief executive officer of Metropolitan Touring. “We know that Rudi, Kristin and all the AmaWaterways team share our passion for the River Magdalena and we’re delighted that together we will create innovative and enriching experiences for guests.”

Guests will be able to choose between two seven-night itineraries with pre- and post-cruise land programs exploring the magnificent Magdalena River and delving into Colombia’s vibrant cultural and natural heritage.

Accompanied by a skilled team, which will include a wellness manager on-board, river cruise travelers on the Magdalena River will enjoy indepth connections with local nature, wildlife, culture, flavors and people, as well as activities such as kayaking, hiking and birdwatching.

“Drawing on each company’s expertise, AmaWaterways and Metropolitan Touring have together created a unique river cruise and land program that will immerse travelers in the beauty of the “River of a Thousand Rhythms,” said Camilo Calderon, General Manager of Metropolitan Touring Colombia. “Our guests will enjoy the modern comforts of an upscale river cruise ship, with exclusive experiences and unparalleled service, hallmarks of both companies, to the very heart of Colombia’s soul.”

“It is incredibly exciting to be able to launch a new river cruise destination like Colombia, with such a colorful history and artistic background,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-founder of AmaWaterways. “We are celebrating 19 years of creating authentic river cruise experiences in Europe, Asia and Africa and now, with our world-recognized destination partner, Metropolitan Touring, we will be able to offer our guests an opportunity to explore a fourth continent while discovering the hidden gems of Colombia along the majestic Magdalena River.”

To learn more about AmaWaterways, contact your preferred Travel Advisor or visit AmaWaterways.com/Colombia.

The Jills Zeder Group, of Coldwell Banker Realty, Earn No. 1 Spot in the Nation of Large Teams in the US by REAL Trends The Jills Zeder Group, a powerhouse team of Coldwell Banker Realty real estate experts, earned the prestigious No. 1 large team spot in the entire U.S. on the 2021 REAL Trends The Thousand list as published in The Wall Street Journal. This incredible ranking places The Jills Zeder Group as the leader of the "top one-tenth of one percent of more than 1.4 million licensed Realtors® nationwide," per REAL Trends.

REAL Trends ranked The Jills Zeder Group No. 1 on the list of the Top 250 real estate teams in the U.S., based on achieving $1,236,209,596 in closed sales volume in 2020 and 214.6 closed transaction sides in 2020. The Jills Zeder Group, specializing in luxury real estate, such as luxury estates, condominiums and waterfront property; is a sales team affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty's offices in Miami Beach and Coral Gables, Florida. In addition to The Thousand, The Jills Zeder Group was one of the first real estate teams in the nation to exceed $1 billion in sales in one year (2020), according to the historical REAL Trends data for non-team owned brokerages from 2015–2019*. The team has already surpassed $1 billion** in sales in just four months and 11 days (Jan. 1–May 11, 2021) in 2021, putting them on pace for another record-breaking year. "The Jills Zeder Group has proven that it is the No. 1 team among the top tier of real estate professionals, not only in its community but in the nation," said Duff Rubin, president of Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida. "At Coldwell Banker, we are very proud of this outstanding achievement that recognizes the unparalleled expertise, service, and work ethic that the team offers each of its home buyer and seller clients." "I am elated to congratulate The Jills Zeder Group on this momentous and well-deserved recognition," said Ryan Gorman, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. "This is a testament to the team's expertise, professionalism, and constant dedication to serve their clients as their trusted advisors. It is an absolute privilege to have The Jills Zeder Group as part of the Coldwell Banker family." The REAL Trends The Thousand ranking consists of all real estate agents and teams throughout the United States who took part in residential real estate transactions in 2020. The individual rankings are divided into two top 250 categories, based on closed transaction sides and closed sales volume.

To qualify, an individual agent had to close at least 50 transaction sides or $20 million in sales volume in 2020. For real estate teams, the minimum was 75 transaction sides or $30 million in closed sales volume.

THE 4TH ANNUAL “EXOTICS ON LAS OLAS” RETURNS TO FT. LAUDERDALE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7th (11am – 4pm) South Florida’s premier Exotic Car showcase features the rarest vehicles from around the world Displayed along Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard -- from S.E. 6th Avenue to S.E. 11th Avenue The 4TH annual Exotics on Las Olas (ELO4), the premier automotive exotic car showcase to be held in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, November 7th from 11am – 4pm, with the gracious support by the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Known as the largest car and family-friendly showcase event in South Florida, with over 40,000 spectators expected to attend this free event with over 250 vehicles from a highly selected and curated collection will be displayed on Las Olas Boulevard from S.E. 6th Avenue to S.E. 11th Avenue. The event provides a unique view of the rarest and most coveted automobiles in the world and talk with car enthusiasts and owners of these incredible and elegant pieces of machinery that are the ultimate luxury symbol.

“We were thrilled to bring Exotics on Las Olas back for a 4th year said Floyd Rag,” Co-Founder ofSupercar Saturdays Florida which Kicks off this Fun filled Supercar weekend on Saturday, Nov. 6th with a Private rally at 9:00am, with Sunday, Nov. 7th as the main attraction – Exotics on Las Olas. Car enthusiasts are excited for the largest turnout of vehicles on display according to early registration says Rag. “This year will be the largest event to date.”

Guests will preview some of the rarest, most expensive vehicles during the show including, but not limited to the following Hyper-cars: Bugatti Chiron valued at $3.6 million; Ferrari Monza SP2 valued at $2 million; Ferrari Enzo valued at $1 million; Pagani Huayra Roadsters valued at $3 million each; Koenigsegg valued at $3 million; Porsche 918 valued at more than $1 million; McLaren Sennas and P1, valued at $1.3 million each; Hennessey valued at $3 million and a Glickenhaus SCG valued at $460.000 -- presented by Renn Haus, and Corsa7 Motorsports, The 2021 event will feature several categories of vehicles, such as race car row, classic car row, million-dollar row, Supercar row and dealer row.

Sponsors include: Warren Henry Auto Group, Lamborghini/Bugatti Broward, McLaren Palm Beach, Champion Porsche, Fort Lauderdale Collection, Excell Auto Boca Raton, DuPont Registry, The Creative Workshop, Hanna Boys, Florida Luxury Properties, Haute Living, Hagerty, Motorcar Gallery, Ikonick Collection, ModFind, VP Racing Fuel, Haute Auto, GV Auto, Mantfu, Luxury Leasing, Coastal Elevator’s, HGreg Luxury Cars, Ticket Clinic, Ecophant Auto and SavageGarage. The Wounded Warriors Relief Fund will also be the non-profit beneficiary of the event.

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Denise M. Guevara, BS, RDE, D.O, FAAD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

Denise M. Guevara, BS, RDE, D.O, FAAD, is being recognized by

Continental Who's Who as a Top Dermatologist in the field of Medicine in acknowledgment for her dedication and commitment to providing exceptional dermatologic care with the establishment of her new practice Revivify Dermatology.

A Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Guevara is currently leading a remarkable career demonstrating the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

She performs a blend of cosmetic and dermatologic services with offices in Margate, Tamarac, and Wellington.

In the near future, she is looking forward to the opening of her new practice, Revivify Dermatology with two locations in Boca Raton at 213021 Powerline Rd Suite 108 and in Fort Lauderdale at 701/ D Broward Blvd. Dr. Guevara will continue to provide patients with the latest laser technology and expertise and offer her patients specially formulated skincare products for use as part of a physician-supervised skincare regimen.

BENTLEY MOTORS AND DEZER DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP FIRST BENTLEY-BRANDED RESIDENCES IN SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA Top South Florida developer and luxury British automotive brand to add stunning beachfront residential tower to the greater Miami waterfront

Dezer Development the premier real estate developer in South Florida, is pleased to announce its exclusive partnership with Bentley Motors to develop the first ever Bentley-branded luxury residential tower in the world: Bentley Residences.

Designed by the world-renowned architectural firm Sieger Suarez Architects - known for its work on Dezer Development’s Porsche Design Tower and Residences by Armani/Casa - Bentley Residences will contain 200-plus luxury apartments built for residents who expect the very best in design and quality. Standing at 749 feet and over 60 stories high, the Sunny Isles Beach property will be the tallest residential tower on a U.S. beachfront.

The Bentley design team has collaborated with Dezer on the exterior and interior of the building, translating Bentley’s luxury design to the residential experience. Each residence will include an in-unit multi-car garage, allowing for cars to be securely stored alongside the apartment – the ultimate statement in exclusivity and privacy. The patented car elevator is a prominent and luxurious feature for any car enthusiast.

Homes in the Bentley Residences will feature a private balcony, pool, sauna and outdoor shower. Other amenities will include a gym, pool, spa, cinema, whisky bar, restaurant and lounge, cabanas and beautifully landscaped communal gardens.

The innovative design of the Bentley Residences will offer unique ocean and bayside views, thanks to the building’s cylindrical form and floorto-ceiling windows. The tower will be designed to inspire new ways to embrace space and connect to the stunning surrounding environment.

Adrian Hallmark, CEO of Bentley Motors says, “The modern and progressive brand identity of Bentley Residences is at work in both the tower’s interior and exterior spaces, rooted in authenticity and innovation. We’ve partnered with Dezer to create a living experience that expresses the very philosophy of the Bentley brand and stays true to our vision of inspiring extraordinary journeys.”

“Partnering with Bentley Motors, a true global luxury brand, and being able to create another first in the Miami marketplace is an extraordinary opportunity,” added Gil Dezer, President of Dezer Development. “We’ve been instrumental in changing the face and value of the South Florida real estate industry through the introduction of brand partnerships. With Bentley Motors, we will create something inspiring, powerful and iconic – a true game-changer when it comes to luxury living.”

The development is keenly focused on luxury living in a sustainable environment. The building is being designed in accordance with the Florida Green Building Council (FLGC) certification and other environmental regulations to protect the local environment and minimize the impact of the development on local wildlife. Further, environmentally-safe building materials will be used, and reduced coastal lighting implemented to protect endangered sea turtles. The tower will be designed and engineered to reduce energy consumption.

Bentley Residences is scheduled for completion in 2026. Construction is estimated to begin in early 2023. Visit www.bentleyresidencesmiami.com

The Story of Ralphie's Boss Sauce Ralphies Boss Sauce is a perfect blend of flavor and heat. Made with choice habanero , Serrano and chili peppers with a hint of garlic. The combination leaves your tastebuds asking for more!

The recipe starts with its inspired story of dedication and charity.

Ralphie was a cat who was abandoned on a construction site many years ago. He was rescued by Claude Luciani who lives in Hollywood Florida and named him The Boss from the early days.

Ralphie carried himself like a boss. Claude loved to cook, always trying new recipes and had a family pizzeria. He started experimenting with different sauces and created what the Boss Sauce is today. He would offer it at the restaurant to his customers and they loved it. People would come in asking if a new batch was made because they wanted more. As time went by they decided to sell the restaurant, however still produce The Boss Sauce. Claude and his wife Jennifer Luciani proceeded to label, bottle and sell the sauce online and in local small businesses. They donate a proceed of the profits to local animal charities. Over the years together with the help of the community they held fundraisers helping abandoned pets and finding them forever homes.

When purchasing The Boss Sauce you’re not only getting an amazing burst of flavor and heat to your dishes. You’re also contributing to a great cause!

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Celebrity Trainer Linzi Martinez joins Luxury Chamber South Florida Chapter Linzi is celebrity personal trainer and nutritional therapist. She is an award-winning television producer, host and actress and has been providing life changing information to her viewers, followers, and audience for over a decade. Linzi and her awarding winning health documentaries have been featured and seen on, ESPN, NBC, CBS, ABC, The Discovery Channel, Apple TV, FOX and more. As a published author, Linzi’s expert advice column can be read monthly in the local South Florida Lifestyle Magazine and she has been featured in WomenFitness, Muscle Magazine and more. Linzi is the CEO and host of Body on Fire Fitness and the Body on Fire Shapewear athletic line and fitness programs for women debuting 2021. Linzi has been providing life changing complimentary daily live fitness and nutritional information during the pandemic within a Facebook group called Inhome Fitness in effort to help women feel ridiculously alive and outrageously beautiful – the way they are supposed to feel! With the group growing to thousands, Linzi has recently been awarded Miami’s Lite FM League of Legendary Women and the Silver Linings Award for Female Entrepreneur with the positive impact during Covid 19.

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