Alisha had a successful debut in F1 Academy as the Qatar Wild Card entrant, where she placed fifth in the only contested race of the weekend. Following her debut, Alisha has secured her next step in single-seaters with a full-time seat with the Red Bull family for 2025. After an exciting first year in F1 Academy, Red Bull Academy Programme is pleased to announce that Alisha Palmowski is joining the Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme for 2025. Alisha Palmowski is an 18-year-old British Racing Driver originally hailing from Derbyshire. As a long-time motorsport enthusiast, Alisha started her racing career in karts in 2018. From 2019-2021, Alisha competed in the Daniel Ricciardo Series, where she was Junior Vice Champion in both 2020 and 2021. She made the switch to cars in 2022 with the Ginetta Juniors Series, and in 2024, she was selected as the BRDC Rising Star, while also becoming the GB4 Vice Champion in her first year in single-seaters. The Red Bull Academy Programme line-up in F1 Academy is finalised with Alisha joining Chloe Chambers and Rafaela Ferreira for 2025. All three drivers will be supported by and driving for Campos Racing. Red Bull and Campos Racing have a strong partnership aimed at advancing and supporting young drivers, with a multitude of Red Bull backed drivers driving for the squad across F3 and F2. Extending to F1 Academy is a natural progression of the partnership and shows the depth of both team’s commitment to developing the next generation of drivers. In the F1 Academy series, drivers can only participate for two seasons, before stepping in to the next phase of their career. The Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme would like to thank current driver Hamda Al Qubaisi for her hard work and dedication over the 2024 season. The 2025 F1 Academy season will consist of fourteen races in seven rounds across the globe in China, Saudi Arabia, Miami, Canada, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Las Vegas. Alisha Palmowski said: “I am incredibly excited and honoured to be joining the Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Programme in F1 Academy for 2025. Oracle Red Bull Racing is one of the best teams on the grid, and to see the talent they have brought through the doors and to get to be a part of that next generation is something that I could never have imagined. The Team has been incredibly supportive so far, and I can’t wait to get fully underway with them in 2025 with the ultimate goal of winning the championship. I have already been working in the sim and with the Team to get a jumpstart on next year and have full focus on performing and delivering results.” Red Bull Academy Programme Manager, Sarah Harrington said: “Alisha impressed us from the start and has already proved herself on the F1 Academy grid as a Wild Card entrant in Qatar. We are very excited to welcome her to the Red Bull Academy Programme for 2025, and she is a great addition to complete our line-up as we look to next season. We’ve taken a lot of key learnings from our first year in F1 Academy and are looking forward to building and pushing harder with a fresh challenge.” By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of RedBull

Gucci’s Pre-Fall 2025 collection, a tribute to the free-spirited ethos of the 1970s, captures the city of Miami’s vibrant energy through a contemporary lens. Seamlessly blending retro inspiration with modern craftsmanship, the collection reinterprets the House’s heritage, offering a bold vision of casual luxury steeped in Italian artisanal tradition. At the heart of the collection is Gucci’s signature casual grandeur, reflected in both feminine and masculine silhouettes that share a unified sartorial foundation. Women’s tailoring exudes sensuality, pairing structured jackets with menswear-inspired trousers. Unique touches, such as leather scarves and trompe-l’œil knits, add depth to the designs, merging historical references with avant-garde innovation. Meanwhile, men’s pieces embrace relaxed refinement, featuring oversized blazers, easy-fit trousers, and playful elements like twill shirts adorned with neck bows. The collection reinvents Gucci’s iconic Flora motif, originally created by Vittorio Accornero de Testa, with a bandana-inspired twist. These intricate patterns appear on scarves and garments, some incorporating equestrian symbols that nod to the brand’s storied past. Outerwear stands out with exquisite craftsmanship, showcasing GG Monogram shearling, grained leather jackets, and shaved velvet-effect shearling, each piece blurring the line between tradition and experimentation. Accessories anchor the collection with timeless appeal. The iconic Jackie 1961 bag is reimagined with archival materials like suede and Web stripes, while the Blondie and Softbit designs introduce fresh updates with shearling and minimalist aesthetics. Chunky loafers for women and men’s loafers with customizable details highlight the collection’s versatility. Bold jewelry and lightweight sunglasses in playful hues further enhance the collection’s 1970s-inspired palette of warm earth tones and unexpected accents. Gucci Pre-Fall 2025 is an invitation to explore the past while embracing the future, celebrating fashion as a personal and authentic form of self-expression. It’s a vision that resonates deeply in a city like Miami, where bold individuality and timeless elegance thrive. By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Gucci

The Les Cabinotiers Le Temps Divin (divine time) series explore the notion of time in its various cultural and conceptual perceptions: physical and linear like a chronology; astronomical and cyclical like the seasons; metaphysical in the infinite stretching of the present moment. For each of these interpretations, Vacheron Constantin offers a journey towards different cultural horizons, a horological odyssey punctuated by the mechanics of time and staged by artistic crafts. The deity Chronos from Greek mythology has been chosen to embody organised and measurable physical and linear time. The latter takes the form of two editions equipped with Calibre 1990, featuring a bi-axial armillary tourbillon regulator system with retrograde hours and minutes indication.   Time embodied by the god Chronos   Le Temps Divin (divine time), a theme devoted to the myths and cultural perceptions of time, takes a documented approach brought to life by Vacheron Constantin's watchmakers and artisans. The physical notion of time – a linear, measurable concept – is represented by the "features" of the Greek god Chronos – Saturn in Roman mythology – father of the Horae (Hours), goddesses who personified the division of time. The Maison is no stranger to such evocations of ancient myths from Greco-Roman tradition. As showcased in numerous heritage pieces dating from the early 20th century, the depiction of figures from the pantheon or scenes from Hellenic daily life have often inspired Vacheron Constantin's artisans, as have the most distinctive monuments and decorative elements of these two civilisations, such as the Colosseum in Rome.    The Calibre 1990   The timepieces evoking the god Chronos are equipped with Calibre 1990, whose black or blue colour – depending on the version – respectively results from NAC or PVD treatment. Protected by four patents, this movement has benefited from the technical developments made on the Les Cabinotiers Reference 57260, the most complex timepiece in the world when it was presented in 2015 with its 57 complications.  A manual-winding movement with a 60-hour power reserve, Calibre 1990 features an instantaneous bi-retrograde display of time indications and a bi-axial armillary tourbillon with spherical balance-spring. The time can be read on the right-hand side thanks to a retrograde display with grade 5 titanium hands on a semi-circular track punctuated by Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes. Confined to a wide flange, this track reveals part of the movement, reinforcing the technical aspect of the timepiece already accentuated by the majestic construction of the regulator.   The configuration of Calibre 1990 leaves ample space on the left-hand part of the dial, occupied only by the bi-axial armillary tourbillon positioned at 9 o'clock beneath a bubble formed by the sapphire crystal. The distinctive feature of this regulator – operating at a rate of 18,000 vibrations per hour and bearing the small seconds hand – is its dual-axis construction with two interlocking aluminium carriages, each rotating at a speed of 60 seconds. At the heart of the tourbillon is a spherical balance-spring with no terminal curve, whose perfectly concentric beating ensures greater isochronism and therefore enhanced precision, in addition to the beneficial effect of the regulator's rotation that neutralises the effects of Earth's gravity.  Each of these two technical developments has its own historical reference. This particular type of tourbillon owes its name to Antide Janvier – astronomer and watchmaker to King Louis XVI – one of whose greatest masterpieces was a moving sphere with a planetary wheel known as an armillary. The cylindrical balance-spring dates to Jacques-Frédéric Houriet's invention in 1814 and is coupled here with an escapement featuring an escape-wheel and pallet-lever in silicon with diamond-polished pallets: materials featuring a very low friction coefficient and requiring no lubrication.  The technical innovations of Calibre 1990 are protected by four patents:  The instantaneous retrograde system controlled by a single minutes cam that perfectly synchronises the jump of the two hands at midnight or noon.  The escapement collet, a component securing the inner end of the balance-spring, is made of titanium. This material matches that of the regulating organ, resulting in improved regulatory performance.  The architecture of the tourbillon carriage rotates every 15 seconds to form the Vacheron Constantin’s Maltese cross emblem.  The silicon pallet-lever with its diamond-polished pallets offers greater resistance to wear and friction.     Masterpieces of engraving and guilloché work   Les Cabinotiers armillary tourbillon – Ode to Chronos  All the surfaces of the case components are decorated by the engraver. Geometrical motifs inspired by Greek friezes adorn the bezel, the case middle on the winding-crown side, the lugs and their sides, the interhorn space and the folding clasp. These are etched using the taille de joue intaglio technique used for ornamental engraving that involves working the material by tilting the chisel to achieve incisions of different sizes with depth effects through the brilliance of light. This process is particularly well-suited to small surfaces with grooves of no more than 0.2 mm, which are further enhanced by surface finishing using various polishing techniques. For the engraver, the difficulty lies in the regularity of touch when it comes to creating perfectly geometrical motifs, especially when their dimensions have to be adapted to irregular surfaces, such as the watch lugs.  This accurate craftsmanship is complemented by a bas-relief depiction of the god himself holding the hourglass of time in his hand. This realistic micro-sculpture adorning the case middle at 9 o'clock is modelled in relief by removing the material to a depth of 0.5 mm for the sky and clouds in the background and 1 mm for the divine figure and its two wings. Delicately chiselled with burins of different sizes, the volumes are further refined with drypoint to bring out every detail, before the surfaces are polished and sandblasted to highlight the contrasts. In all, the engraving on this piece took more than 290 hours of craftsmanship, complemented by the hand- guilloché Clous de Paris hobnail pattern on the movement mainplate and bridges. The caseback bears Ovid's famous injunction: "Carpe Diem".  Les Cabinotiers armillary tourbillon – Tribute to infinite time  The white gold model is inspired by the famous dome of the Pantheon in Rome. The sides of the case were entrusted to the expert hands of the engraver, who has picked up the geometrical motifs of the dome with its radiant perspective. To achieve the effect of pyramidal depth on a flat surface, the engraver uses the taille de joue method, changing the angle of the chisel to gradually narrow the furrows between the squares of the motif. This optical illusion is a real challenge, as it has to adapt to the changing shape of the case middle that tapers towards the lugs. Some 120 hours of work are needed to achieve this result.  The Master guillocheur was also involved in embellishing the calibre. As a reminder of the ornamentation on the case, an original geometrical motif was devised, extending over the movement mainplate and bridges. In addition to the difficulty of creating an angular geometric motif on rounded bases, the artisan has created seamless, harmonious and continuous decoration, despite the cut-out of the three bridges on the back of the movement.  TECHNICAL DATA Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon – Ode to Chronos    Reference 9890C/000R-202C  Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece   Caliber 1990  Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin   Mechanical manual-winding   35.50 mm diameter, 10 mm thick   Movement power reserve: approximately 60 hours   2.5 Hz (18’000 vibrations/hour)   299 components   45 jewels   Anthracite front and back bridges decorated with hand-guilloché Clous de Paris pattern  Indications Retrograde hours and minutes  Small seconds on tourbillon  Armillary tourbillon  Case 18K 5N hand-engraved pink gold   45 mm diameter, 20.10 mm thick   Transparent sapphire crystal caseback   Dial  Sun satin-finished grey with circular satin-finished 18K 4N pink gold-colored hours-markers and minute track  Strap Black Mississippiensis alligator leather with alligator leather inner shell, hand-stitched, saddle-finish, large square scales   Clasp 18K 5N hand-engraved pink gold folding clasp   Presentation box & accessory Les Cabinotiers model   Unique timepiece   « Pièce unique », « Les Cabinotiers » and « AC » hallmark engraved on the back of the timepiece   TECHNICAL DATA Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon – Tribute to infinite time Reference 9890C/000G-151C  Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece   Caliber 1990  Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin   Mechanical manual-winding   35.50 mm diameter, 10 mm thick   Movement power reserve: approximately 60 hours   2.5 Hz (18’000 vibrations/hour)   299 components   45 jewels   Blue front and back bridges with hand-guilloché geometric pattern  Indications Retrograde hours and minutes  Small seconds on tourbillon  Armillary tourbillon  Case 18K hand-engraved white gold   45 mm diameter, 20.10 mm thick   Transparent sapphire crystal caseback   Dial  Sun satin-finished blue with circular satin-finished grey hour-markers and anthracite minute track  Strap Dark blue Mississippiensis alligator leather with alligator leather inner shell, hand-stitched, saddle-finish, large square scales   Clasp 18K white gold folding clasp   Presentation box & accessory Les Cabinotiers model   Unique timepiece   « Pièce unique », « Les Cabinotiers » and « AC » hallmark engraved on the back of the timepiece   ML Staff. Courtesy of Vacheron Constantin

Miami Music Project was awarded a global  2024 Music Cities Award   in the category “ Best Initiative to Support Diversity & Inclusion in Music. ” Miami Music Project President and CEO Anna Klimala personally accepted the award at the Music Cities Awards Ceremony on December 8th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the opening night of the Riyadh Music Cities Convention. This award represents global recognition of Miami Music Project’s extraordinary 16-year journey of transforming the lives of thousands of youth, promoting social change through music, and cultivating the necessary skills to contribute to Miami’s development at a regional scale.   The Music Cities Awards is a global competition designed to acknowledge and reward the most outstanding applications of music for economic, social, environmental, and cultural development in cities and places worldwide. Miami Music Project was selected among 300 candidates from 19 countries and six continents, seeking recognition as the most consolidated global platform that rewards individuals and organizations using the power of music for social impact. In the words of  President and CEO Anna Klimala:  "This award is a testament to the impact and the power of collective action. It is a recognition of the role of music in building a brighter, more inclusive future for our youth and our community. This award is an incredible honor not only for Miami Music Project, but equally for our city and its youth. Through music education we are nurturing a future workforce which will not only meet the challenges of Miami’s growth but also inspire and lead our community.”. Miami is growing in a truly unique way—much like Riyadh, and is currently one of the  fastest-growing job markets in the US . With this growth comes the responsibility to prepare the next generation to lead with an achievement mindset. Miami Music Project believes music is a powerful instrument of transformation. Music instills confidence, discipline, and the essential skills children need to succeed in life.  Miami Music Project’s extraordinary 16-year journey stands as a beacon of transformation, touching the lives of thousands of children and instilling a lifelong passion for music. This year marks a new milestone in its mission to uplift the Miami-Dade community with the inauguration of its Homestead Chapter. Building on its long-standing partnerships with seven partner public schools in Miami Gardens, Little Haiti, Liberty City, Miami Springs, Miami Beach, Little Havana, and Homestead, the intensive after-school program will reach over 1,000 students this year alone. The program is offered three hours a day, five days a week, providing free busing, homework help, snacks and over 30 performance opportunities annually. In the last four years, Miami Music Project has deepened its commitment to fostering nationwide democratic access to music education by launching the  Teaching Artists Training Institute (TATI),  an innovative national program that leverages the advancement of music education by serving Teaching Artists, offering accessible training and furthering education opportunities. To date, TATI has engaged over 400 diverse Teaching Artists nationally, subsequently supporting 30,000 youth from underrepresented communities across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, Miami Music Project sustains an international alliance with Partners for Strings Virgin Islands Youth Orchestra.  The Music Cities Awards selection process was led by a high-level global jury of 10 music industry experts and creatives who work at the forefront of music and city development from around the world, including Hong Kong, UK, Argentina, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, and USA.  Miami Music Project President and CEO Anna Klimala poses with the Music Cities Award, representing “ Best Initiative to Support Diversity & Inclusion in Music ”  at the 2024 Music Cities Awards stage in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Eleven music initiative leaders from eight countries received awards in the categories ranging from of "Best Global Music City,", to "Best Music Tourism Initiative," "Best Initiative Using Music To Support Environmental Sustainability," and "Best Use of Music In Real Estate or City Planning.” By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Miami Music Project

Miami's most delectable tradition returns as Fairchild Tropical Botanic   Garden, home to the continental United States' only tropical rainforest, announces its 18th Annual Festival of Chocolate. Taking place January 18th and 19th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, this two-day celebration transforms the garden's legendary 83-acre paradise into an immersive journey through the world of chocolate, from bean to bar. "The Festival of Chocolate is much more than a celebration of sweets—it's an opportunity to educate visitors about the ecology of the rainforest where cacao grows," says Nannette Zapata, Deputy Director at Fairchild. "When you walk our chocolate trail through the rainforest, visit our laboratories, and engage with our exhibits, you begin to understand how a simple cacao flower becomes the chocolate we all love. This deeper understanding gives every piece of chocolate more dimension and, quite literally, more flavor." For 2025, the festival introduces exclusive early access tickets with a 20% discount on adult admission, ensuring chocolate enthusiasts don't miss a moment of this multisensory experience. "Chocolate is probably the most universal medium there is," notes Charity Hill, event organizer. "It crosses every demographic, making this event perfect for multigenerational families or dates. Our programming approach balances education with entertainment, aligning perfectly with the Garden's mission." The weekend's highlights include: The House of Chocolate , featuring premier local and international chocolatiers. Interactive Chocolate Lab experiences, including the popular Sweetbar Studio, where guests can create custom chocolate candy bars using premium ingredients ($25/session). The Chocolate Olympics for young competitors. Cocoa Lounge, offering curated wine, bourbon, and chocolate pairings, as well as the new mini chocolate cocktail flight ($34). Educational demonstrations and chocolate-making workshops. Chocolate tastings, cooking demos, and chocolate-inspired activities , including pairings and chocolate-themed drink flights aimed at unlocking flavors. The Candy BAR, a family-friendly station for decorating personalized chocolate bars ($13). Artisanal chocolate vendors, showcasing handcrafted small-batch treats and unique flavors from local artisans. Array of Spice Seminar ($34): A culinary journey exploring cacao-infused dishes, including appetizers, entrées, and desserts, led by Spice Rack by Rochelle Inc. Wine and Cupcakes Pairing ($34/session): A  sophisticated   pairing experience combining delectable cupcakes and curated wines (21+). Sweet Stories with Mrs. Cacao, Bubble Dance Parties, and live music throughout the garden. The festival integrates hands-on experiences with educational opportunities, allowing visitors to explore the complete journey of chocolate while enjoying its many forms. Special attention is given to the Garden's rainforest exhibits, where visitors can see live cacao plants and understand chocolate's origins firsthand. Early Access Ticket Information: Sign up now at fairchildgarden.org to receive 20% off adult admission tickets. Regular Admission: Members: Free Adults: $24.95 Seniors: $17.95 Children (6-17): $11.95 Children (5 and under): Free For complete event details and to purchase tickets, visit fairchildgarden.org Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre tropical paradise in the Heart of Miami. Founded and named after Dr. David Fairchild, one of the most famous plant explorers in history, the Garden’s outstanding botanical collection has been a fundamental part of the institution’s existence since 1938. Fairchild is home to a significant collection of palms, cycads, and rare tropical plants. It is also home to the only tropical rainforest in the continental US and Wings of the Tropics, an exotic butterfly exhibit featuring butterfly specimens from all over the world. Fairchild has the largest education program of any metropolitan area, reaching more than 300,000 schoolchildren each year with programs like The Fairchild Challenge, The Million Orchid Project, Growing Beyond Earth, and its BioTECH High School. The Garden is a not-for-profit organization committed to harnessing the power of plants for humankind and sharing the joy of tropical gardening with everyone. Fairchild Garden is known for its outstanding signature events. From Chocolate, Mango, and Orchid Festivals, to concerts, classes, art exhibitions, and plant shows, Fairchild has something for everyone. Additionally, Fairchild is a premier location for outdoor weddings and private events. With gorgeous vistas and spectacular event spaces, the Garden is the perfect location to celebrate all of life’s important moments. Information at fairchildgarden.org   and follow at Facebook , X , and Instagram . By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

ICA Miami presents “\*sk\*/ey-,” a major solo exhibition for artist Marguerite Humeau (b. 1986, France; lives in London) comprising newly commissioned sculptures and video. The immersive installation marks Humeau’s first large-scale institutional presentation in the United States and sees the artist experiment with form through the abstract narratives of alternative worlds. Informed by the menace of climate change, these new sculptures pollinate, blossom, and armor, proposing a potentially inevitable mode of living, a post-human existence in which nomadic beings live in the air and are in perpetual motion. Installation view: "Marguerite Humeau: sk/ey-" at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, Dec 3, 2024 – Mar 30, 2025. Photo: Oriol Tarridas. Humeau’s laboratory-like methods radically test materiality and temporality in order to explore the mysteries of human existence, ranging from prehistories to speculative notions of the future. Meticulously researched and often developed in collaboration with experts ranging from anthropologists and paleontologists to foragers and clairvoyants, Humeau’s multidisciplinary practice involves both knowledge production and the creation of new mythologies. “I am extracting the essences of real events, and then expanding into ‘what if?’ scenarios,” says Humeau. “I am prototyping worlds that are invisible, extinct, or parallel to ours.” The artist draws inspiration from long-lost ideas and extinct life forms, and uses speculation, research, and methodology to fill in the chasms in each field of knowledge. The exhibition takes its title from the antiquated, proto-Indo-European term for shedding or splitting, “sk-ey,” alluding to a mysterious mutation of the Earth. Humeau creates a world gripped by metamorphosis, in which soil is peeling off the Earth and transmuting into flying nomadic beings. The exhibition opens with a newly commissioned video that relays the cosmology of a human-made eternal sun, a great migration, and the transformation of earthbound life forms into rootless, nomadic inhabitants of the sky. The video’s soundtrack echoes a transforming landscape through evocative melodies that at times break into visceral, rhythmic noises. In a major new installation, Humeau evokes a desert landscape. The artist cites art historian Petra Lange-Berndt’s statement “the soil is full of decomposed bodies” as a starting point for the three sculptures that appear to emerge from the ground in the center of the space. Wrought from organic materials like 150-year-old carved walnut, cast rubber, handblown glass, and semi-translucent embellished silk, their surfaces are reminiscent of both mold and flesh and appear to rise up like extrusions of the soil. Another group of sculptures perched throughout the space appear to have torn themselves from the ground. With contours reminiscent of matriarchal statues, these works seem to have transformed themselves from plant materials to winged feather-like figures. The materials constituting these works—blown glass and semi-translucent silk, waxed felt, and raw wool—have undergone meticulous processes of dying, dipping, casting, and rusting to create elaborate embellishments evoking mold, caked mud, melting bark, fire, and golden sunlight. As closed systems, these nomadic beings “house” themselves self-sufficiently. They populate the exhibition space, perched high on the walls, as if they could take flight at any moment. Marguerite Humeau (b. 1986 in Cholet, France; lives in London) has had solo exhibitions at Lafayette Anticipations, Paris (2021); Kunstverein Hamburg, Germany (2019); Museion, Bolzano, Italy (2019); New Museum, New York (2018); and Tate Britain, London (2017), among others. The artist’s work has been featured in numerous group exhibitions, including the 15th Gwangju Biennale, South Korea (2024); 59th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia curated by Cecilia Alemani (2022); Kunsthalle Basel, Switzerland (2021); Istanbul Biennial (2019); Centre Pompidou, Paris (2019); and the High Line, New York (2017). In 2023, Humeau inaugurated a 160-acre earthwork,  Orisons , in the San Luis Valley, Colorado, curated and produced by Black Cube Nomadic Art Museum. By ML Staff. Courtesy of Institute of Contemporary Art Miami

On the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Florida BrainLink Initiative (FBLI) celebrated the opening of its practice with an intimate launch party, bringing together leading physicians, family, and supporters. Dr. Lloyd Zucker, MD, FAANS, neurosurgical consultant for FBLI, unveiled more information about the initiative's pioneering, non-invasive treatment for post-stroke patients, setting a new standard for stroke rehabilitation.    With its office in Delray Beach, Florida, located at 4675 Linton Blvd., Suite 105, FBLI was created to positively impact patients challenged with stroke recovery. It is all too common to hear that “a plateau has been reached” or that “one needs to be satisfied with the progress that they have made.” The FBLI neurosurgeons are pioneers in this first-ever protocol that combines cutting-edge technology in brain imaging with an established therapy known as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). This is used to target and treat precise areas of the brain that are affected by damage caused by stroke. Utilizing state-of-the-art brain mapping technology, the neurosurgeons are able to pinpoint individual pathways within the brain that are damaged. They then can repair and enhance function through the application of TMS, a proven treatment method currently utilized for depression. Unlike traditional TMS treatments, FBLI and its neurosurgeons are uniquely qualified to navigate and target specific pathways within the brain that have not been accessible for treatment. This approach offers new hope for post-stroke patients who have plateaued in their recovery and failed traditional methods of treatment and therapies.    “We set out to utilize existing treatments in a new and innovative way. This is an off-label application of an established, FDA-approved technology,” said Lloyd Zucker, MD, FAANS, neurosurgical consultant of the Florida BrainLink Initiative. “By partnering with leaders in the application of artificial intelligence and connectomics, the sciences behind this technology, we are applying this and unique protocols to access parts of the brain that were never possible to access before.”    For more information about FBLI, patients may call 877.589.7020 or visit the website at  flbrainlink.com   About The Florida BrainLink Initiative: The Florida BrainLink Initiative (FBLI) was created to have a positive impact on patients challenged with stroke recovery. The FBLI Neurosurgeons have pioneered the first-ever protocol that combines cutting-edge technology and clinical precision with an established therapy that is non-invasive and effective. Neurosurgeons interpret state-of-the-art images to map and target precise areas of the brain’s pathways affected by stroke impairment. For more information, visit  flbrainlink.com . ML Staff. Images courtesy of The Florida BrainLink Initiative

Sunnyside* , a nationwide cannabis retailer operated by  Cresco Labs , is excited to announce the expansion of its product offerings at its 33 Sunnyside Florida dispensaries, introducing two new offerings for medical marijuana patients just in time for the holiday season. Sugar-Free Sunnyside Chews Line Now Available: Sunnyside is pleased to expand its line of sugar-free Sunnyside Chews, launching two of their original top flavors as sugar-free: Watermelon Blast (Sativa) and Blue Raspberry Blast (Indica). Sunnyside also offers Citrus Blast (Hybrid) in sugar-free. These sugar-free options are the first sugar-free edible to join the popular Sunnyside Chews family.   Now at Sunnyside’s 33 Florida dispensaries, these sugar-free alternatives are designed for those seeking the same great flavor and consistent dosage of the Sunnyside Chews without the added sugar. These chews may help support a patient’s wellness journey.   Each chew contains 10mg of THC, with 10 chews per pack. Sunnyside’s chews are consistently dosed, convenient and discreet. No matter what the occasion, Sunnyside chews were created to elevate it. The sugar-free Sunnyside chews were developed by testing sugar alternatives and exterior gummy sanding to find the perfect mix of flavor and formula. Limited-Time Holiday Liquid Live Resin Cartridges: Right in time for the holiday season, Sunnyside is also launching three Cresco Liquid Live Resin Cartridges featuring holiday strains. Starting today, these exclusive holiday strains will be available at Sunnyside dispensaries across Florida, in 500mg, while supplies last.   The holiday strains include: Grandma’s Kush Cake (Indica)  – dominant terpenes include caryophyllene and limonene, aiming for relaxing and sedative intended effects. Pine Tree Express (hybrid)  – dominant terpenes include pinene and caryophyllene, aiming for the intended effects of alertness and physical lightness. Gum Drop Buttonz (Sativa)  – dominant terpenes include myrcene and limonene aiming for the intended effects of an uplifted mood.   Sunnyside’s Florida dispensaries include Avon Park, Bonita Springs, Boynton Beach, Cape Coral, Clearwater, Daytona Beach, Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville Beach and Riverside, Lady Lake, Lake Worth, Lutz, Miami West, North Miami, Oakland Park, Ocala, Orlando South, West and Fern Park, Palm Bay, Palm Harbor, Panama City Beach, Pensacola 9th Ave. and Nine Mile Road, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, St. Petersburg North and South, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach and Winter Park.    About Sunnyside Sunnyside is where cannabis meets wellness. The nationwide cannabis retailer aims to educate today’s diverse users on cannabis’ many positive benefits and provides one of the widest ranges of cannabis brands. A more sophisticated and familiar shopping destination that combines high-end design from healthcare, retail and hospitality, Sunnyside elevates the value dispensaries can add to a community with a bright, welcoming aesthetic and convenient shopping whether in store, online or delivery. Visit  Sunnyside.shop  to learn more.  ML Staff. Images courtesy of Sunnyside

Wolford welcomes The Nellie Collection, a curation of vintage treasures sourced with love by Eden Berdugo & Tracy Rosenberg, for a special Trunk Show event. Shop a curated edit of vintage jewelry & accessories perfect for dressing up your favorite Wolford looks for the holidays and beyond. DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM LOCATION: Wolford ML Staff. Content/image(s) courtesy of Bal Harbour Shops

Continuum ,  South Florida’s premier resort-style oceanfront condominium residences located in Miami Beach, continues its collaboration with today’s leading galleries, as part of its premium series of art programming – presenting a hand-picked collection of works by today’s leaders in modern and contemporary art over the next five months. Contemporary terracotta warriors - 2, 2000 by Min-Jun Yue An eclectic collection of sculptures, portraits and abstract works by a world renowned collective in modern and contemporary art forms a signature exhibit at the luxury development in Miami Beach. Continuum has formed an exclusive residential partnership with South Florida’s acclaimed  Eternity Gallery  to showcase the gallery’s most coveted artists.  Beginning in December this year and running until the end of April 2025, a signature exhibit by some of today’s world-renowned contemporary artists will be shown within the common areas of both Continuum towers and select outdoor locations throughout the property. Eleven artists represented by Eternity Gallery in Miami have been chosen for their prominence within the contemporary art industry for a series of works that exhibit themes and characters from today’s pop culture, together with abstract sculptures and designs using mixed media and fine metals that exemplify excellence in craftsmanship. Into the Flow, 2019 by Gil Bruvel “We are delighted to showcase our unique partnership with one of today’s most esteemed galleries,” says Rishi Idnani, Managing Director at the Continuum.  “This is the fifth year we are showcasing the very best the fine art world has to offer within the property, as part of our cultural programming for residents. Eternity Gallery has brought a world class collection of works by a diverse and eclectic group of artistic talent. We pride ourselves on supporting local galleries and representing excellence from the art world, and this inaugural collaboration with Eternity Gallery will enhance the aesthetic experience at the Continuum for our homeowners throughout the winter season.”  The eleven chosen artists featured in the exhibit by Eternity Gallery at the Continuum include: Jonathan Seliger, Valay Shende, Hong-yi Zhuang, Katrin Fridriks, Ellen Von Unwerth, Michael Moebius, Min-Jun Yue, Gil Bruvel, Joe Black, Ignacio Gana and William Barbosa. Untitled, 2023 Red & Blue, Serie Banda Continua by William Barbosa The seven featured indoor and outdoor sculptures by  William Barbosa  fall in the modern historic tradition of Abstract- Geometric and Kinetic aesthetic. His personal and original creative style is related to other avant-garde movements of similar expressive characteristics, such as Concrete Art, Expansionism and MADI International.  The means used by Barbosa in creating his sculptures are metal, color and special tools. Metallic plates of various sizes and thickness, which may be of iron, stainless steel and more recently aluminum, are cut or bent into geometric folds that will be subsequently welded to achieve the visual shape that the artist’s creativity seeks to attain. The sculpture is then prepared and the colors selected to start the polychrome process. Painting the sculptures to achieve an impeccable finish that will allow them to be placed outdoors requires a special technique. Pop artist and photographer  Michael Moebius  came into the world in 1968, in the city of Pirna, Germany. Having developed a love for art at an early age, cartooning became his first passion. While a formal education was pursued, Michael chose a career in engineering and construction, then decided that figurative art would be his life’s work. He started studying painting at the academy of arts in Dresden, and in 1998 he got a big breakthrough. It was at this time, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, that Michael was able to make his way to the United States. His talent as a painter and photographer was readily apparent, and he quickly became a sought-after favorite of collectors. Michael has already been part of major exhibitions throughout the US. His collector base and publishers include Playboy, Procter & Gamble, Laura Biagiotti, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Robb Report and other well-known companies. Aladdin Sane Bubblegum (Bowie) by Michael Moebius Mixed media artist  Gil Bruvel  is a visionary creator, capable of translating complex ideas and fleeting impressions into stunning works of art. His curiosity about the human condition and the workings of the human mind is honed through daily meditative practice. His art emerges from a deep contemplation of images, emotions, and sensations, which he refines continually before he casts them into material form.  While elements of surrealism have been present in his works throughout his career, Bruvel’s later efforts play with the distortion of realities, duality, and multiple perspectives. In his  Cubist series , he reduces human form to component planes and geometric shapes, using negative space to create positive form, and vice versa. He seeks to reinforce the notion of fluidity by expressing multiple viewpoints simultaneously. Blind, 2019 by Gil Bruvel “We were fortunate to have the presence of William Barbosa for a meet-and-greet with the residents at the property during Miami Art Week,” says Jacqueline Gonzalez, Lifestyle Director at the Continuum.  “He gave everyone a fascinating presentation on how he transforms metal in to his beautiful sculptures that have formed architectural centerpieces throughout our grounds and common areas.” The private exhibit presented in partnership with Eternity Gallery is shown at the Continuum in Miami Beach from December 2024 through April 2025. Riding Awareness Mothernature by Katrin Fridriks By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Eternity Gallery

Celebrate the season with a special night of poetry, music, and shopping—just for members! Join us for a 6:15pm guided tour of our latest exhibitions , and get your own personal holiday poem penned for you by The Biscayne Poet. Jazz trio New Orleans Renaissance will hold court in the Design Store + Coffee Bar, where tasty treats, holiday drinks, and a personalized shopping experience (with a 20% off double discount) await. Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024 Time: 6–9pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue Free and open to members; to become a member,  join online  or call 305.535.2648 | RSVP By ML Staff. Courtesy of The Wolfsonian–FIU

Still need holiday plans? We’ve got you covered. From Christmas vacations leaning into winter on a snowy mountain somewhere, curled up next to a crackling fire, to lounging on a beach as far away from cold weather as possible, or partying up on the slopes for New Years, we’ve rounded up the best places to travel to this festive season.  Jacksonhole  Jacksonhole is an idyllic ski destination perched in the beautiful Tetons of Wyoming and makes for an ideal Christmas vacation. Two staples in Teton Village are the Alpenhof and   Snake River Lodge  which were recently acquired by Blue Flag Capital, the award winning hoteliers behind Faraway Hotels. Nestled in beautiful Teton Village in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Snake River Lodge & Spa offers a perfect ski-in/ski-out location, dining, and indulgent spa while   The Alpenhof  is one of the original lodges in Teton Village and today is a favorite spot of locals, and ski instructors for Apres ski. Late December's WinterFest has activities such as ice skating, skiing with Santa, a scavenger hunt, and a movie night. The festivities kick off with a Christmas tree lighting and end with fireworks on New Year's Eve. Saint Barts Supremely stylish stays await on the lush island of St Barths and there is no where like Saint Barts for New Years. Our hotel of choice? Le Toiny. The ultra chic boutique hotel which is a favorite among celebrities and those in the know offers a serene, hillside beach escape that feels completely private. With a private infinity pool and sunlounger-dotted sea-view terrace at each French-colonial bungalow, guests have little incentive to leave until lured by the top-tier French-Caribbean restaurant and prime surfing beach below. Succumb to the exclusive, intimate charm of the villas that not only boast views of the Caribbean sea, but also a private pool this holiday season.  Best of all, with their new beach club extravaganza party on Thursday nights and their upcoming New Years eve celebration you can stay on property the whole trip if you’d like and never miss a thing.  Turks + Caicos  The Turks & Caicos is a truly magical place: Impossibly turquoise seas. Powdery white sand. And a rejuvenating warmth that persists even in the dead of winter. Not sure where to stay?There’s something for every type of traveler at Grace Bay Club, a luxury all-suite resort is situated on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and has three different types of accommodations: an adults-only hotel building, the family-friendly Villas Suites, and so much more offering exclusive amenities and unparalleled privacy.  Paris Nobody does Christmas like Hôtel Plaza Athénée.  The famous Parisian palace lives up to its reputation. During Christmas, the hotel transforms into a festive wonderland. You'll find cosy chalet winter vibes and an illuminated ice rink at one of the most iconic Parisian luxury hotels. Inspired by cosy alpine retreats, the Plaza Athénée Chalet is nestled in their twinkling La Cour Jardin. Dinner is an indulgent affair of melting cheese and champagne, and your booking includes an hour’s access to our picturesque ice rink. Puerto Rico No passport, no problem. Still waiting for your passport to be renewed? Puerto Rico is one of the easiest destinations as an American to travel to this holiday season. Hop on board a JetBlue Mint flight and book the Fairmont El San Juans new Epicurean packag e   or enjoy their Iconic Holiday in the Sun package which offers everything from private cocktail and salsa classes to an exhilarating jet ski adventure with Santa. By ML staff. Images provided by properties.