In AMC’s hit series, Fear the Walking Dead, the post-apocalyptic spin-off series of The Walking Dead, now in the second half of its sixth season, actress Jenna Elfman brings a tour de force performance as former ICU nurse and apocalypse survivor, June Dorie. Her character carries significant trauma, and Elfman plays each note to perfection amid a flawless ensemble cast. What makes Jenna Elfman so interesting to watch on screen are her exotic blue eyes that dance wildly in comedic roles, and simmer with intent during heavier, more dramatic onscreen moments. Having come into our homes in the late 1990s and early 2000s as spirited Dharma Finkelstein on the Chuck Lorre created sitcom, Dharma & Greg, and later in romantic comedy films like Keeping the Faith and EDtv, audiences got to know the funny platinum blonde livewire that embodied a younger Jenna Elfman. As Jenna puts it during our conversation, “young ingenue” roles were her lane for many years; whether playing opposite Matthew McConaughey or Ben Stiller, her characters were somebody’s wife or somebody’s girlfriend. Jenna Elfman yearned to tackle the kind of self-contained, multi-dimensional character work she now enjoys with her role in Fear the Walking Dead. Words & Interview by Allison Kugel Allison Kugel: What parallels do you draw between the year 2020 and your apocalyptic show, Fear of The Walking Dead? Jenna Elfman: Good question. We really got to see what people do when their survival is threatened (laugh). You see the ones that tend to help, and you see the ones that tend to hoard, and everything in between. I think with the extreme example of what we do on Fear, which portrays a true apocalypse setting, it is an extreme version of the homeopathic dose we saw manifest amongst ourselves last year. Allison Kugel: And your take on our current society and culture? Jenna Elfman: Changing, and hopefully evolving… Allison Kugel: What do you think the upside would be if we needed to rebuild our society from the ground up, like in Fear? Jenna Elfman: There is always a greater opportunity for harmony and tolerance, and a broader and enlightened sense of each other, and respect. I would always hope that as a culture changes, it would improve in those ways so that we could [collectively] expand our culture in a way that is safer and more fun to live within. Allison Kugel: I first became aware of you years ago from your sitcom, Dharma and Greg. I remember seeing you in different settings, on red carpets, and thinking, “What’s the deal with this woman? Why is she so happy?” I don’t know if that is your 24/7 being, or if that is what you portrayed publicly. But there is a lightness to you. Where does that come from? Jenna Elfman: I love living life. I think life is fun and people are interesting, I have always been that way. I don’t know if it is my 24/7. I certainly move through all the human emotions like a normal person, but I do, as a general living condition, enjoy living life. Even the problems I tend to enjoy because I like to try to solve them. You feel so kickass when you solve problems, and that’s part of the adventure and I enjoy that. I also genuinely enjoy and love people. Allison Kugel: Did you want to take the role of June in Fear the Walking Dead to explore a darker, grittier side of yourself? Is that what attracted you to this show? Jenna Elfman: As an artist, I was craving a new opportunity to express myself in a different way. I love comedy! Comedy always comes from, to me, a sense of the tragic and the absurd. That comedy is a result of tragedy and exposing the humor of it. There is a certain kinetic rhythm to comedy which I love, but I was craving a change and I was craving a way to express myself as an artist, in a different way, and looking for that opportunity. Then Fear came along and offered me this great role, and it was exactly what I was craving. I also wanted to express myself in a more mature way than how I had been seen, previously. I felt the bulk of my career had been expressing myself kind of through a young ingenue’s viewpoint. Having aged a bit and lived life, and had so many experiences, I now wanted to express myself, artistically, through the viewpoint of a woman and bring that to my work. Allison Kugel: I get that. This show is heavy and intense at times. Do you bring parts of it home with you? Jenna Elfman: I do not bring parts of it home. It is not a very mushy psychological situation for me. When the cameras are rolling, I am June. All my preparation at home, spending hours working on the script, researching it, and working through the scenes prepares me for when the cameras are rolling so I can wholly and fully be that character. When they say cut, I’m back to Jenna. For me, the story lives in me, as just that, a story. I am always contemplating the story and how I want to play tomorrow’s scenes as far as understanding my character more deeply. But I don’t bring the character home. I have too many hats to wear at home as it is, and that would make things way too difficult (laughs). You and I are both boy moms… and your son is very handsome by the way. Allison Kugel: Aww, well, thank you. And your boys are so cute! Jenna Elfman: And you know they want their mama’s attention, so when I’m home I kind of have to take off one hat and do that. Allison Kugel: Is there a fellow actor who has given you great advise? Jenna Elfman: (Jenna’s castmates) Garret Dillahunt and Lennie James. When I first came on the show and I was in Lennie’s trailer, we were talking about this job on Fear and about the mythology of the storyline. He said, “What I’ve learned is you can’t play the whole thing all at once. You cannot play the whole of the apocalypse, the whole of the mythology. It’s always there, but you can’t play all of that at once.” As an actor, getting to know this mythology and this universe I was in, that advice was very helpful to me. When we were working on episode 5 of season 4, called “Laura,” where our characters meet and we were doing a scene on the back porch and he’s trying to get me to change my shoes and wear a more practical boot, my character is in a very self-protective zone and I said to him, “No, I’m fine.” Garret Dillahunt said, “Why don’t you just take your foot and slide that pair of shoes over and away from you?” I was like, “Oh my God, that is brilliant!” And so, I did that in the scene, and they left it in. I kind of just slide it away like, “No, thank you.” I am learning from watching both of them, and I admire them a lot as actors. Allison Kugel: What has been your greatest triumph, to date? Jenna Elfman: Bringing children into this world. I think that is a huge triumph, and the most rewarding endeavor I have ever tackled. Allison Kugel: And what has been your greatest lesson, and how have you used that lesson in your life? Jenna Elfman: The greatest lesson that I have ultimately taken along my journey is that I do not, as a policy, make assumptions about people at all anymore. Until I have had ample time with them, and I have shared experiences with them where they define who they are to me. I do not make decisions based off rumor, hearsay, or things I’ve read. I refuse to, because it is almost always wrong, and you are shortchanging somebody. Also, people change and grow and learn. If I make a snap assumption and a decision about someone, that is prejudice. I am pre-judging somebody before I’ve ever met them and before they have had the opportunity to show me who they are. So, I don’t do that at all anymore and I know that I have changed and grown, and I would certainly like others to give me the opportunity to show and be who I am through my current actions and behaviors. It is much more exciting to allow someone to show you who they are in the present moment, and then make decisions based off that. Allison Kugel: Do you pray? And if so, who or what do you pray to? Jenna Elfman: I don’t pray per the literal definition, but I do like to observe life, dream, daydream about goals for myself and for the world, and then intend them. I like to grow myself mentally and spiritually as needed to help accomplish those dreams and make them come true for myself, for my family, and for others. I guess that is a form of praying, but it is not the commonly defined form of praying. I do like to dream and intend good things, and I am always intending good things for others. It makes me feel good to look at someone and hope and intend the best version of themselves into them. I find that to be a very therapeutic endeavor. Allison Kugel: When you intend good things for others you tend to receive a lot more from the universe, which is something I have learned over time. When somebody has something that you may want for yourself and don’t yet have and you indulge in that “Ugh” feeling of negativity and lack, you are negating yourself and taking energy away from yourself. Jenna Elfman: You’re invalidating yourself. Allison Kugel: Yes, one hundred percent. If you could travel back in time and alter one historical event, where would you go and what would you attempt to change? Jenna Elfman: I would have prevented the ability to make nuclear bombs. I would have tried to subvert that and used the atomic and nuclear knowledge and ability for other things, not for the destruction of mankind. So, if I could go back in time, I would have drawn a hard line in the sand on what they are allowed to do with that technology, and I would eradicate all nuclear arms from the face of the earth, as opposed to their ability to eradicate mankind from the face of the earth. Allison Kugel: Damn, that’s a good one Jenna! I would have just said something like, “I’d try to prevent Tupac from getting shot (laugh). Jenna Elfman: (Laugh) Well, that’s also true. Allison Kugel: You and your husband just celebrated your 26th wedding anniversary. How do you get to twenty-six years? What do you attribute it to? Jenna Elfman: I think there are three things. One, we started off as best friends and we are still best friends. That means we don’t keep secrets. We’re friends and we support each other. We don’t compete against each other, except for who’s more tired (laughs). That’s always a fun game. Allison Kugel: (Laugh) Yup! Jenna Elfman: That is really the only area of competition. It’s about friendship and humor. Humor has always been a big part of our relationship. We love to laugh and be silly, and we love to make each other laugh. Allison Kugel: Were you platonic friends for a long time before you became a couple? Jenna Elfman: I was 19 and he was 21, so the platonic-ness lasted maybe a month (laugh). Then we were boyfriend and girlfriend. The third thing, I would say, is communication. We talk everything through. Even if we are having a fight and feeling like, “I don’t want to talk to you.” We’ll take a break to collective ourselves, but we always come back and talk it out. It’s not like we haven’t gone through trials and tribulations. It’s that we always communicate our way through it. That is the only way you come to a solution or greater understanding with anything. No problem solves itself. Communication is kind of the lube for problem solving, so you have to be able to communicate. The fact that we are friends and have that foundation and we are faithful to each other. We don’t betray each other. We don’t cheat on each other, we don’t fuck around, we really have kept that tight and clean and respectful. Allison Kugel: You recently moved from California to Texas, where Fear the Walking Dead shoots? Do you miss L.A.? Jenna Elfman: Yes, I used to commute to Austin every week or every two weeks where we film the show, and with Covid happening, that commuting was not going to be a reality anymore, and now that I’m homeschooling my kids, it was like, “Okay, why not?” Austin is a great city, the people are super friendly, and the food is outstanding. We found a great neighborhood in a cul-de-sac and everybody is so nice. I don’t miss L.A. right now because it had gotten pretty dark there. It feels kind of apocalyptic in L.A. right now. I grew up in L.A., I was born and raised there and it’s not the city I grew up in right now, but it will revive itself. Allison Kugel: What do you think you came into this life to learn, and what do you think you came here to teach? Jenna Elfman: I think there are so many facets to life. I feel like I am always learning and you kind of don’t know what you don’t know until you start to learn about it. Then you realize how much you don’t know. I think the benefit of our information age is how much you can learn, and how quickly you can learn it and increase your rate of knowledge. We can now access history and stories of mankind so easily. That has been one of the cool things about homeschooling my kids, is curating the stuff they are learning. Allison Kugel: What do you think you are here to teach? Jenna Elfman: I would hope to impact people by inspiring them to have a healthy curiosity about the world. I think to be curious about the world and life, and about other people. I hope I would inspire others to be curious and interested in life, and always reaching into life and not backing away from it. Be brave, be interested, and don’t be scared to communicate. Allison Kugel: I like that. What item still remains on your bucket list? Jenna Elfman: I really want to go to Greece. There was five years of my early education where I went to a Greek Orthodox school in our neighborhood, and we got to learn about Greek culture and religion. We learned the Greek language and I love Greek people so much. There is just something incredibly special to me about Greece, and I’ve always wanted to go to there to experience and fully immerse myself in that beautiful culture. Allison Kugel: What would you still like to attempt in your career? Jenna Elfman: I would like to continue the opportunity of character work. That is what I love about acting so much, is the ability to live many lives in one lifetime through these characters. I am really kind of obsessed with the journey of acting and growing as an actor. That is really my jam right now. I love and will always do comedy, but I accomplished a lot in comedy. I’m on this new journey of becoming a dramatic actress and expanding my abilities in that way. I’m craving the opportunity to play more characters and to work with great artists to grow and learn from working with them. Allison Kugel: Lastly, what is in store for your character June as this new season progresses. Jenna Elfman: There are some big June stories coming. We are going to see this new strong, but challenged, side to her and she has more story to go through. I think viewers are really going to enjoy it. By Allison Kugel, Photos Courtesy of AMC/Ryan Green, Ray Katchatorian Season 6B of Fear the Walking Dead is out now on AMC Network. Catch up on seasons 1 through 5 on Hulu. Follow Jenna Elfman at JennaElfman.com and on Instagram and Twitter @jennaelfman Allison Kugel is a syndicated entertainment and pop culture columnist and author of the book, Journaling Fame: A memoir of a life unhinged and on the record. Follow her on Instagram @theallisonkugel and at AllisonKugel.com.

Giorgio Armani dressed select nominees, winners, presenters, and honorees of the 93rd Academy Awards. The ceremony took place at Union Station and the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA and broadcast live Sunday, April 25 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Nominee Amanda Seyfried wore a Giorgio Armani Privé hibiscus red strapless ball gown of plissé tulle customized from the Spring/Summer 2021 collection. The dramatic gown has a deep v-neckline accented by tulle ruffles and a sweeping, full skirt. Seyfried was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Mank.” Nominee Glenn Close wore a custom Giorgio Armani Privé vibrant blue long-sleeved tunic entirely encrusted in crystals set in a geometric pattern with contrasting silver and black beading. She completed the look with midnight blue silk cigarette trousers and evening gloves. Close was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her work in “Hillbilly Elegy.” Presenter Renée Zellweger wore a custom Giorgio Armani Privé peony pink strapless silk gown with draped satin lapels at the neckline and a dramatic front slit, accented by a delicate crystal-embroidered trim. Honoree Tyler Perry wore a Giorgio Armani Made to Measure emerald green two-button shawl-collar dinner jacket along with a green satin shirt, black evening trousers, and a bow tie. Perry received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Nominee Kris Bowers wore a Giorgio Armani black two-button shawl collar tuxedo trimmed in grosgrain with a white pleated front evening shirt and a bow tie. Bowers was nominated for Best Short Documentary for his work on “A Concerto Is a Conversation.” Nominee Ben Proudfoot wore a Giorgio Armani midnight blue one-button peak lapel tuxedo trimmed in satin with a white formal shirt and a bow tie. Proudfoot was nominated for Best Short Documentary for his work on “A Concerto Is a Conversation.” Winner Erik Messerschmidt wore a Giorgio Armani black one-button peak lapel tuxedo trimmed in satin with a white pleated front evening shirt and a bow tie. Messerschmidt won Best Cinematography for his work in “Mank.” Nominee Joshua James Richards wore a Giorgio Armani black two-button shawl collar tuxedo trimmed in grosgrain along with a black evening shirt and a bow tie. Richards was nominated for Best Cinematography for his work in “Nomadland.” Winner Will McCormack wore a Giorgio Armani midnight blue double-breasted peak lapel tuxedo trimmed in grosgrain with a blue evening shirt and a bow tie. McCormack won Best Animated Short Film for his work in “If Anything Happens I Love You.” By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Armani News

Over the weekend, the 2021 World Polo League Beach Polo, Miami Beach, took place on the sands of South Beach between 21st & 22nd Street, and it was a weekend for the books! The 3-day tournament featured world-renowned polo players. Cuba Gooding Jr & Claudine De Niro, Sophia Culpo, Orianne Collins, Alan Faena, Jackie Guerrido, Kobi Karp, Michael Góngora, Mark Samuelian, and Jeremy Shockey were among the fashionably dressed spectators. Team Seminole Casino Coconut Creek - consisting of Nacho Figueras, Melissa Ganzi, and Alejandro Novillo Astrada - take home the 1st place trophy. Following the finals, notables including Romero Britto, Marlon Humphrey, Gussie Bush, Sterling Jones, Ines Rivero, and Louis Aguirre competed in the charity celebrity polo match that benefitted Give Back for Special Equestrians. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of World Polo League Beach

Join us this May for a full month of virtual performances, premiering every Saturday evening from May 8-29, 2021 on the official Miami-Dade County Auditorium YouTube page. Our Digital Month All May series features a variety of dance, flamenco, music and children’s performances. Each show was filmed live at Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s outdoor stage as part of the Drive-Through Theatre Experience. These digital shows are free to watch with no limited viewing time after the premiere date. Enjoy unique and cultural performances from the safety and comfort of your home as we continue our transition to a new normal of performing arts each day. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS! FEMME “STORIES FROM THE BODY” FEAT. BISTOURY PHYSICAL THEATRE Saturday, May 8th @ 7pm Femme “Stories from the Body” is a performance and video art installation focused on and inspired by Latin American women in South Florida who have felt oppressed by their social circumstances. The performance explores the human condition and translates them into movements to express thoughts, desires, emotions and hope. This performance was a collaboration between choreographer Alexey Taran and filmmaker Carla Forte. JOSÉ LUIS DE LA PAZ TRÍO Saturday, May 15th @ 7pm Composer, virtuoso and performer Jose Luis is acknowledged in all disciplines of the Flamenco Art. This performance features Jose Luis de la Paz (guitar), Adolfo Herrera (percussion), Magela Herrera (flute), and Irene la “Chiqui de Málaga” (bailaora). COLOR CARIBE Saturday, May 22nd @ 7pm FUNDarte and Miami-Dade County Auditorium present the live launch of the children’s songbook Color Caribe, with an acoustic concert featuring Rita Rosa Ruesga, Pavel Urkiza, Inez Barlatier and acting by Leandro Peraza. “CUBA SYMPHONIC” FEAT. THE ALONSO BROTHERS Saturday, May 29th @ 7pm Miami-Dade County Auditorium and Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation present “Cuba Symphonic” featuring virtuoso pianists Orlay and Orlando Alonso, The Alonso Brothers, in an immersive experience that places the audience at the center of the “Golden Era” of Cuban music and entertainment. Miami-Dade County Auditorium is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Miami-Dade County Auditorium.

Gulfstream Park Village, South Florida’s premier entertainment, dining and restaurant destination located on the border of Broward and Miami-Dade County, is pleased to welcome the home improvement and design showroom Todel as a new tenant. The 8,713-square-foot space, which is open to the trade and the public, is slated to open at Gulfstream Park Village in June 2021. With the addition of Todel, Gulfstream Park Village is pleased to continue its leading position as a South Florida home store destination with 10 home stores. Other home stores located at Gulfstream Park Village are Alex Kay Gallery/Art Plex Photo, Bang & Olufsen, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Sher Gallery, The Container Store, West Elm, Williams Sonoma, and Z Gallerie. A Florida leader in fine home finishes for expert renovations, Todel’s high quality products are sourced from the best suppliers all over the world. Offering a variety of finished materials and products for both interior and exterior needs, including flooring, lighting, bath, kitchen, finished plumbing, vanities, sinks, faucets, shower valves, linear drains, shower glass, custom mirrors, hardware, wallpaper, and more, there is plenty of inspiration and design resources from the showroom’s expert team. In addition, Todel can refer clients to trustworthy and reliable contractors for any home improvement services. At Todel, not only can the general public find a wide variety of their home improvement needs, but contractors can find everything they need under one umbrella. As a contractor for 20 years, Todel General Manager Alain Altit knows how tedious it can be to purchase from many different places and bring his clients to many vendors. “Gulfstream Park Village is a perfect fit for Todel to grow, due to all the surrounding furniture and home essential stores,” he said. “We all have the same goal in the world of home improvement: design and beauty! At Todel, we want to encourage and invite everyone ― from a client who simply needs a faucet, to a contractor working on a big project ― to feel comfortable creating their vision.” “We are thrilled to have new tenant Todel join the amazing lineup of home stores at Gulfstream Park Village,” said Alex Schreer, Director of Experiential Marketing at Gulfstream Park. “At Gulfstream Park Village, we pride ourselves on being a one-stop destination for 10 home stores with a unique array of products, services, materials and more, that differentiates us from ordinary malls.” The Todel showroom is located at Suite 1050, across from Z Gallerie, in Gulfstream Park Village, at 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Appointments are advisable, but not necessary. For more information about Todel and its services, please call (954) 544-2456. A world-class entertainment destination, Gulfstream Park Village is an open-air lifestyle center ― one of the largest in the Aventura / Sunny Isles marketplace. With 250 acres of shopping, dining, horse racing and casino, it is a place where shoppers are likely to feel more confident visiting retail centers that allow outdoor shopping and dining, while still adhering to social distancing guidelines. Gulfstream Park Village has implemented a number of important policies and procedures to safeguard the health and well-being of its valued guests and employees. The open-air entertainment destination is adhering to the best practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as state and local health care officials, to make Gulfstream Park Village a place where guests feel comfortable venturing back into public and reconnecting with friends and family. A social distance of six feet between visitors and face coverings are required. More on Gulfstream Park Gulfstream Park is South Florida’s premier entertainment, dining and restaurant destination, located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, anchored by the legendary Gulfstream Park racetrack. Gulfstream Park not only offers world-class Thoroughbred horse racing, but is also home to a casino and family-friendly venues including over 15 restaurants, outdoor cafes, art galleries, fashion retailers, state-of-the-art bowling alley, and a renowned selection of signature home stores. Gulfstream Park, voted a 2020 Top Travelers' Choice Winner by TripAdvisor, is located at 901 South Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida, just two miles east of I-95. Valet service (may or may not be available due to COVID-19) and complimentary self-parking are available. Gulfstream Park is open seven days a week. For hours, schedules, upcoming events and additional information, visit www.gulfstreampark.com or call 954-454-7000. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gulfstream Park

Inspired by walks with her grandpa, Amy Leaf felt passionate about sharing her love of walking and appreciation of nature. In her own words, “walking clears the mind, provides energy, helps to generate ideas, and allows one to see nature in new ways on every walk.” This beach quest will grab the attention of kids longing to find adventure and will remind parents and grandparents of the joy that comes with watching children discover new places for the first time. Leaf invites you to take a walk on the beach with Harry and his Grandpa. While Harry challenges himself to walk all the way to a distant lighthouse, he meets a new friend, spots a special bird, and proves to himself that he can complete the trip. Early readers will love following along with Harry and his new friends, looking for treasures on the seashore and discovering a seabird in the process. Fun facts about pelicans are included so that readers can learn more about these large water birds and their connection to nature. With a coloring book edition available to make this tale even more interactive, it is sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike. Join in on this coastal adventure and rediscover a love of nature through a child’s eye. More about Amy Leaf Amy’s books focus on nature. The goal is to share the fun of a walk outdoors and to share the fun of learning. Amy is now a “Woman in Technology,” but previously had a business that helped moms, in particular, to find professional jobs, with flexible working hours. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. An interview with Amy Leaf: some fragments What do you want a reader to remember about your book? "I want the reader to remember a wonderful walk with Grandpa and to think about a happy time shared with a family member or friend. Additionally, I hope the reader will remember the fun of making it to the lighthouse and the adventures that sprung up along the way." Your passion for nature and keeping our Earth safe is evident in the book. Why is this so important and how can we educate our kids on this subject? "We need to take good care of our planet so that we have beautiful places to walk, so we have trees to shelter us from sun, so we can grow healthy food, and have clean water and air. We can educate our kids on this subject through reading nature books, talking about the importance of treasuring our planet, and taking care of it. Imagine how different this book would be if Harry was walking through a beach filled with garbage." What are your plans for future books? Are you planning any more adventures with Harry? "Yes, I am planning more adventures for Harry. The next book is written but not yet illustrated. This book also centers around Harry and Grandpa. Harry and Grandpa like to explore on their walks – and so does a puppy, named Fox!" By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Books Forward

With sales nearing the 80 percent mark and activity soaring in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market, Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, the first five-star development to debut in Broward County, has sold its $15 million penthouse. Crowning the development and spanning more than 10,000 square feet, the spacious Penthouse 2201 represents exactly what luxury buyers are seeking today. It's no surprise that Penthouse 2201 was snapped up quickly, as demand for bigger homes with panoramic water views along Florida's oceanfront is skyrocketing. This luxurious home touts 5,766 square feet of interior space with four bedrooms and six bathrooms, and 5,442 square feet of outdoor space, including an expansive wraparound terrace. The home features floor-to-ceiling windows, sweeping views of the beach and Intracoastal Waterway and access to all the amenities and services offered by Four Seasons. Ideal for a post-Covid lifestyle, the penthouse offers coveted home features that have become increasingly important to discerning luxury buyers, including direct elevator entry, a foyer with adjacent powder room, and a library located off the oceanfront living room. Residents can use this extra space as a home office, children’s playroom or home school — whatever best suits their lifestyle at any given time. With the sale of 2201, there is only one penthouse remaining at the development: Penthouse 2202. This four-bedroom, 6.5-bath home with a rooftop pool is now on the market for $15.9 million. Developed by Fort Partners, known for successful developments such as Four Seasons at the Surf Club in Surfside, Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale has been brought to life by a team of lauded global visionaries. The illustrious team includes Miami-based architect Kobi Karp, hospitality designer Martin Brudnizki, interior designer Tara Bernerd and Miami-based landscape architect Fernando Wong. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Fernando Wong is offering complimentary landscaping services for the development’s residences, making his expertise readily available at a time when private outdoor space is the most important home feature for luxury buyers. Upon completion, Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale will be one of Fort Partners’ iconic properties within their Four Seasons portfolio and Fort Lauderdale’s first true five-star destination. Residents of the development will enjoy an array of amenities and à-la-carte services managed by Four Seasons, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, two pools with luxury cabanas, beach butler service, signature Four Seasons spa, yachting services and special courtesies at Fort Partners’ premier portfolio throughout South Florida and the Caribbean. Pets will have their very own pet concierge and on-call veterinarian, as well. The development is slated to open later this year. Pricing for two- to four-bedroom private residences starts at $3,595,000. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is the exclusive sales and marketing firm for the development. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale

Gucci is relocating its store in Bal Harbour to its original home within the luxurious Bal Harbour Shops – and more expansion plans throughout South Florida are underway. Spanning over 6,000 sf., the refreshed Bal Harbour Shops boutique will usher in expansive and innovative growth for the brand, housing a wide collection of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, accessories, silks, jewelry, watches, fragrance, eyewear, Gucci Deìcor, and Gucci Beauty, all under the very same roof that originally housed the brand in Bal Harbour. The relocation marks the first phase of Gucci’s multi-faceted renovation project, which also plans to expand to an additional second floor of selling space, offering the full breadth of Gucci collections to the South Florida market. As you step inside, contemporary luxury is conveyed through the use of beautiful and idiosyncratic materials. Soft elements adorn the boutique’s interior, which is also characterized by a combination of traditional and modern, industrial and romantic. A variety of contrasting elements are harmoniously integrated and adorned with sumptuous chairs, vintage oriental rugs, and pink velvet touches. Gucci’s Bal Harbour boutique is set to debut April 23rd. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gucci Bal Harbour Shops

Tiffany & Co. announces member of girl group BLACKPINK and solo artist, ROSÉ, as its new global ambassador. ROSÉ, who has become one of the most idolized young women in music and fashion, will debut her new role in the 2021 Tiffany HardWear digital campaign. “I’ve always loved wearing Tiffany jewelry. To be part of an iconic brand that has been part of my life for a long time makes it that much more special to me,” says ROSÉ. “I am very honored and excited to be a part of the HardWear campaign and I can’t wait for everyone to see it.” Based on a 1971 bracelet from The Tiffany Archive and having debuted in 2017, Tiffany HardWear is inspired by the edge and energy of New York City. The campaign highlights the collection’s gauge links and industrial shapes—bold designs that play with tension, proportion and balance. Emanating strength and confidence, ROSÉ wears the collection’s graphic 18k yellow and rose gold links accented with pavé diamonds. Tiffany chose ROSÉ to star in the new campaign for her bold personality and modern style influence—as someone who embodies the attitude and identity of the collection. The campaign makes its global debut across Tiffany’s channels on Friday, April 23. For more info visit tiffany.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Tiffany

A spectacular $38 million conceptual penthouse just hit the market at Arte, Miami’s most exclusive oceanfront condominium. Designed by master Italian architect Antonio Citterio, Arte is a magnet for the rich and the famous for its small scale, first-class service and incredible lifestyle programming and amenities, where the experience can be likened to that of a private club. This latest penthouse offering, dubbed Villa Nove, gives buyers the option to combine three residences, which span the entire 9th and half the 8th floors, to form a massive, 8,193-square-foot oceanfront home with over 3,700 square feet of private outdoor space. When combined, Villa Nove will feature six bedrooms, seven and a half baths, space for an office or home gym, a wine room, beauty parlor, theater and five enclosed, temperature-controlled parking spaces. It’s the only penthouse currently available in the prestigious Surfside neighborhood. Villa Nove was created in response to the demand in the market for larger luxury listings. The developers, Alex Sapir and Giovanni Fasciano, wanted to cater to buyers looking for trophy homes that would be suitable for year-round, resort-style living. In designing the new floor plan, they tripled the size of the oceanfront master suite — adding a midnight bar, more closet space, dressing room and a beauty parlor – and transformed the second and third bedrooms into “sunset master suites” with framed views of Downtown Miami. Additionally, the developers designated expansive indoor/outdoor entertaining spaces on the top level, providing the perfect setting for al fresco, waterfront dining. As the only available residence at Arte with a terrace wrapping 360 degrees around the property, Villa Nove offers a jaw-dropping 300 feet of oceanfront views and an unmatched opportunity to live luxuriously in Miami. The penthouse is also a rare opportunity to purchase at Arte, a 12-story building comprising just 16 exclusive residences. Arte was built to appeal to an exclusive selection of buyers who have not found quality design, privacy or outstanding service anywhere else in Miami. Residents at Arte enjoy a robust suite of amenities not found in other Miami luxury condominiums. They include a 75-foot indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool and beachfront meditation pond, a rooftop tennis court, state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio and sauna and steam room. Additional facilities include a children’s playroom, residents’ lounge, catering kitchen for out-of-home entertaining, and private temperature-controlled parking spaces. A hallmark of Arte’s lifestyle program is its exclusive tennis partnership with celebrity coach James Bollettieri, whose family pioneered the modern tennis academy, now known as IMG Academy, and developed star players including Andre Agassi, Anna Kournikova, Jim Courier and Monica Seles. The Bollettieri Experience at Arte Surfside offers residents high-performance training sessions as well as private tennis instruction from James Bollettieri, a Surfside local himself, and his team of tennis pros. Other services at Arte can be booked by Arte’s concierge. This includes residents’ dining, entertainment or travel reservations globally, or regular appointments like tutoring, babysitting or housekeeping. A standout service that can be arranged is personalized art consulting with Monica Kalpakian, an esteemed art patron recognized as a founding member of Art Basel Miami Beach, a member of Tate Modern’s International Council and a former board member of the BASS and Moca Miami Museums. Arte recently entered a partnership with Command Education for tutoring, as well. For everyday luxury, Arte employs a team of white-glove butlers. They serve as the backbone of the property, reached on-demand via a call button within every amenity space. They handle everything from pantry and refrigerator stocking and setting up daybeds to laying out towels and providing poolside food and beverage services from restaurants like Bal Harbour’s Makoto. There is a butler on staff for every residence to ensure a smooth and seamless everyday lifestyle. Prices at Arte by Antonio Citterio start at $9.3 million. Sales are exclusively handled by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing. For more info visit https://artesurfside.com/ By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Arte Surfside

Traymore by Michael Schwartz has unveiled a new menu that features a fresh mix of brasserie staples using locally sourced produce. The restaurant brings a familial yet refreshing take on classic dishes with fresh seafood, rich flavors, and a savory variety of fares. Pulling the global-inspired favorites, the menu has been reimagined with Chef Michael Schwartz and Traymore's Executive Chef Jorge Negron and dazzles with an array of delectable plates. New highlights include the Agnoletti Pasta with ricotta, tomato, fresh herbs and pecorino, the Florida Crab Curry - tomatoes, curry, coconut, naan, mustard seeds, Spicy Morroccan Lamb Meatballs - harissa tomato sauce, yogurt, toasted garlic, plus the best burger on the beach - Grass-Fed Double Cheeseburger - umami onions, American cheese, potato roll and the Braised Short Rib - cheesy polenta, green onion, and pickled mustard. See below link below for full menus. TRAYMORE MENUS The scenery however hasn't changed - with Traymore's dazzling main historic Art Deco dining room - and outdoor seating on the restaurant's beautifully appointed veranda, overlooking bicyclers and neighborhood locals taking a leisurely stroll down the Miami Drive boardwalk. With Traymore's eclectic offering and entrees in the $15 - $25 price range, Traymore by Michael Schwartz is sure to become the ideal spot on the beach for dinner - once, twice, or even three times a week! By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Gather & Grow Media

Starring Awkwafina, Harry Styles, Serena Williams, Diane Keaton, Sienna Miller, and Dakota Johnson, hosted by James Corden, on the set of the Beloved show to talk about their latest exploits and – of course - their Beloved handbag For Gucci Beloved Lines, Creative Director Alessandro Michele has conjured up a version of the late-night “Hollywood” talk show that surprises, and playfully subverts the format. Appropriating this televisual convention as the setting, Gucci has once again partnered with cult artist, photographer, director Harmony Korine to create a new distinctive campaign. The late-night TV talk show has become a pop-culture staple – beaming the lives of the famous into our homes, a touch of glamour delivered with a sprinkling of good-humored banter. Now for Gucci, a string of well-known stars, including actor Awkwafina, actor and filmmaker Dakota Johnson, actor Diane Keaton, musician & actor Harry Styles, professional athlete & businesswoman Serena Williams, and actor Sienna Miller, join actor and host James Corden on the set of the Beloved show, to talk about their latest exploits and – of course - their beloved handbag. “We decided to show the concept of ‘beloved’ in an ironic way in the campaign, being inspired by the fact that bags are the protagonists in my life and in the lives of many other people,” explains Alessandro Michele. “We went back in time to the original TV talk shows, where the protagonist is the bag itself, the big star. Very often these creations are named after influential women who conditioned the habits and customs of many. It is precisely because they have great personalities that in the industry we gave them these powerful names; and now we have them in a show and twisted with the idea that there were two stars: the bag and the actual talent. A game of cross-references between the two great protagonists.” The pieces featured are part of the four Gucci Beloved Lines, a reference to the House's past and the way it defines its now, and each is designed by Alessandro Michele with a contemporary approach to archival elements. These motifs and styles, so inherent and distinctly Gucci, become renewed in pieces that are created to be worn again and again, transcending seasons and trends. “I truly love and adore my handbags,” says Alessandro Michele. “Perhaps they will always be my greatest love, my favorite accessory. It was therefore natural for me to call some of the ones I created ‘Beloved’. The name comes from my own personal experience and my love for them.” At the heart of the Gucci Beloved Lines is the Dionysus bag, which features two tiger heads shaped in the form of a spur, an ode to the Greek god who in myth is said to have crossed the river Tigris on a tiger sent to him by Zeus. Then there is the Gucci Horsebit 1955, distinguished by a double ring and bar, a motif that encapsulates the House’s rich equestrian heritage – a handbag connecting archival elements with contemporary details in an effortless way. Meanwhile, the GG Marmont is defined by the Double G, an archive-inspired styling of the initials of the House. And finally, there is the Jackie 1961, known for its curved half-moon shape and emblematic piston closure. This is a bag that tells a story that spans eras, remaining timeless but always possessing a contemporary edge. For an immersive experience to discover the lines, Gucci Pins – the series of ephemeral stores of the House – will launch internationally, with a distinctive design that puts under the spotlight the product offering. Showcasing the product in a dedicated environment, 6 Pins will debut in Costa Mesa, New York City, Manhasset, Toronto, Portland, and Charlotte this May. Keeping up with the digital-first approach of the House, tailored virtual content will also be available on the Gucci App. A new game will debut on its ever-growing Arcade section, engaging gamers with products and props of the campaign – once again combining the past with the present to tell stories that speak of the future. #GucciBeloved CREDITS Creative Director: Alessandro Michele Art Director: Christopher Simmonds Photographer & Director: Harmony Korine Make-up: Thomas De Kluyver Hair: Paul Hanlon Music credits for Diane Keaton's Campaign video are: “AM I BLUE?” (H. Akst / G. Clarke) © 1929 WC Music Corp. Courtesy of Warner Music Publishing Italy S.r.l. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gucci