Ocean Kayak has officially become part of the Old Town family, combining the inventive design of Old Town with the adventurous and enjoyable spirit of Ocean Kayak. With a humble beginning in 1971, Ocean Kayak has evolved into a leading brand in sit-on-top kayaks, creating watercraft that embody simplicity and the thrill of ocean exploration. The Old Town Ocean Kayak line boasts seven models, all crafted in the brand's advanced manufacturing facility in Old Town, ME USA. Although the word "Ocean" is in its name, these sit-on-top kayaks are versatile enough to handle both freshwater and saltwater environments thanks to their innovative hull designs. Designed to navigate moving water with ease, all seven models in the Old Town Ocean Kayak line feature quick and stable hulls, comfortable seating, cup holders, and convenient grab-and-go handles. With the merger of Old Town and Ocean Kayak, customers can now experience the best of both worlds - the inventiveness of Old Town and the fun spirit of Ocean Kayak - in every water adventure. Ocean Kayak Malibu Two XL The Malibu Two XL is the perfect versatile family boat. This longer craft can handle two paddlers in addition to a small child or your favorite four-legged friend. Optional frame seating is available. Features include: Stackable design QuickStash™ Dry Hatch provides convenient waterproof storage Open bow and stern tank well with bungees for quick storage Useable weight capacity: 491 lbs Assembled boat weight: 90 lb | 40.8 kg Length: 13 ft 3.96 in Ocean Kayak Malibu Two The Malibu Two is the world's most popular sit-on-top tandem kayak. Designed for family adventures on the water, this boat can accommodate one or two paddlers along with a small child or pet. Features include: Stackable design QuickStash™ Dry Hatch provides convenient waterproof storage Open bow and stern tank well with bungees for quick storage Useable Weight capacity: 375 lb Assembled boat weight: 78 lb Length: 12 ft For more information visit Ocean Kayak. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Old Town and Ocean Kayak

I am obsessed with plastic objects. I harvest them from the ocean for the stories they hold and to mitigate their ability to harm. Each object has the potential to be a message from the sea – a poem, a cipher, a metaphor, a warning. Pam Longobardi amid a giant heap of fishing gear that she and volunteers from the Hawaii Wildlife Fund collected in 2008. David Rothstein, CC BY-ND My work collecting and photographing ocean plastic and turning it into art began with an epiphany in 2005, on a far-flung beach at the southern tip of the Big Island of Hawaii. At the edge of a black lava beach pounded by surf, I encountered multitudes upon multitudes of plastic objects that the angry ocean was vomiting onto the rocky shore. I could see that somehow, impossibly, humans had permeated the ocean with plastic waste. Its alien presence was so enormous that it had reached this most isolated point of land in the immense Pacific Ocean. I felt I was witness to an unspeakable crime against nature, and needed to document it and bring back evidence. ‘Bounty Pilfered’ (center), ‘Newer Laocoön’ (left) and ‘Threnody’ (right). All made of ocean plastic from the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf of Mexico, installed at the Baker Museum in Naples, Fla., 2022.Pam Longobardi, CC BY-ND I began cleaning the beach, hauling away weathered and misshapen plastic debris – known and unknown objects, hidden parts of a world of things I had never seen before, and enormous whalelike colored entanglements of nets and ropes. I returned to that site again and again, gathering material evidence to study its volume and how it had been deposited, trying to understand the immensity it represented. In 2006, I formed the Drifters Project, a collaborative global entity to highlight these vagrant, translocational plastics and recruit others to investigate and mitigate ocean plastics’ impact. ‘Drifters Objects,’ a tiny sample of the plastic artifacts Pam Longobardi has collected from beaches worldwide.Pam Longobardi, CC BY-ND My new book, “Ocean Gleaning,” tracks 17 years of my art and research around the world through the Drifters Project. It reveals specimens of striking artifacts harvested from the sea – objects that once were utilitarian, but have been changed by their oceanic voyages and come back as messages from the ocean. Living in a plastic age On the 2013 Gyre Expedition, Pam Longobardi traveled with a team of scientists, artists and policymakers to investigate and remove tons of oceanic plastic washing out of great gyres, or currents, in the Pacific Ocean, and make art from it. I grew up in what some now deem the age of plastic. Though it’s not the only modern material invention, plastic has had the most unforeseen consequences. My father was a biochemist at the chemical company Union Carbide when I was a child in New Jersey. He played golf with an actor who portrayed “The Man from Glad,” a Get Smart-styled agent who rescued flustered housewives in TV commercials from inferior brands of plastic wrap that snarled and tangled. My father brought home souvenir pins of Union Carbide’s hexagonal logo, based on the carbon molecule, and figurine pencil holders of “TERGIE,” the company’s blobby turquoise mascot. Plastic ‘nurdles,’ (left), tiny pellets that serve as raw materials for manufacturing plastic products, and herring roe, or eggs (right). These visually analogous forms exemplify how fish can mistake plastic for food.Pam Longobardi, CC BY-ND Today I see plastic as a zombie material that haunts the ocean. It is made from petroleum, the decayed and transformed life forms of the past. Drifting at sea, it “lives” again as it gathers a biological slime of algae and protozoans, which become attachment sites for larger organisms. When seabirds, fish and sea turtles mistake this living encrustation for food and eat it, plastic and all, the chemical load lives on in their digestive tracts. Their body tissues absorb chemicals from the plastic, which remain undigested in their stomachs, often ultimately killing them. The forensics of plastic A degraded plastic doll arm, from the series ‘Evidence of Crimes.’Pam Longobardi, CC BY-ND I see plastic objects as the cultural archaeology of our time – relics of global late-capitalist consumer society that mirror our desires, wishes, hubris and ingenuity. They become transformed as they leave the quotidian world and collide with nature. By regurgitating them ashore or jamming them into sea caves, the ocean is communicating with us through materials of our own making. Some seem eerily familiar; others are totally alien. Division Line,’ 2016. This photograph shows the ‘life-jacket cemetary’ in Lesvos, Greece. Traumatized asylum-seekers and migrants arriving by boat from Türkiye leave the life vests on shore as they stagger inland. Most of the waste is plastic.© Pam Longobardi, CC BY-ND A person engaging in ocean gleaning acts as a detective and a beacon, hunting for the forensics of this crime against the natural world and shining the light of interrogation on it. By searching for ocean plastic in a state of open receptiveness, a gleaner like me can find symbols of pop culture, religion, war, humor, irony and sorrow. From the series ‘Prophetic Objects,’ a plastic cap from a Greek manufacturer of cleaning products, found on the Greek island of Kefalonia.Pam Longobardi, CC BY-ND In keeping with the drifting journeys of these material artifacts, I prefer using them in a transitive form as installations. All of these works can be dismantled and reconfigured, although plastic materials are nearly impossible to recycle. I display some objects as specimens on steel pins, and wire others together to form large-scale sculptures. I am interested in ocean plastic in particular because of what it reveals about us as humans in a global culture, and about the ocean as a cultural space and a giant dynamic engine of life and change. Because ocean plastic visibly shows nature’s attempts to reabsorb and regurgitate it, it has profound stories to tell. ‘Albatross’ and ‘Hope Floats,’ 2017. Recovered ocean plastic, survival rescue blankets, life vest straps and steel.Pam Longobardi, CC BY-ND I believe humankind is at a crossroads with regards to the future. The ocean is asking us to pay attention. Paying attention is an act of giving, and in the case of plastic pollution, it is also an act of taking: Taking plastic out of your daily life. Taking plastic out of the environment. And taking, and spreading, the message that the ocean is laying out before our eyes. Words by Pam Longobardi Regents' Professor of Art and Design, Georgia State University. Special thanks for The Conversation.

Coldwell Banker Realty is pleased to announce that The Jills Zeder Group, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists, has again been ranked as its No. 1 top-performing team nationally; No. 1 within Coldwell Banker Realty; and No. 1 in Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida, and achieved the designation Society of Excellence, which is reserved for only the top 1 percent of Coldwell Banker agents in the nation. The designations are based on adjusted gross commission income. The Jills Zeder Group achieved a closed sales volume of nearly $1.7 billion* in 2022. This is the fourth consecutive year that The Jills Zeder Group has earned the No. 1 national top-performing team spot by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, and Coldwell Banker Realty. Recently, Jill Hertzberg and Jill Eber of The Jills Zeder Group were recipients of the Miami-Palm Beach Power Broker Awards’ “Stratospheric Sale Award” by The Hollywood Reporter for their record sale of the Arsht Estate in Coconut Grove for $106.87 million in 2022, the highest-ever home sale in Miami-Dade County. In addition, Judy Zeder of The Jills Zeder Group was the recipient of the Miami-Palm Beach Power Broker Awards’ “Philanthropic Impact Award” by The Hollywood Reporter, for her continued community involvement in 2022. Since The Jills® and The Zeder Team joined forces to become The Jills Zeder Group in March 2019, the team has closed nearly $7 billion in sales. The Jills Zeder Group, a powerhouse team of real estate experts, is comprised of three families: Jill Hertzberg and her children Danny Hertzberg and Hillary Hertzberg Benson, sisters Jill Eber and Felise Eber, and Judy Zeder and her children Nathan Zeder and Kara Zeder Rosen. It is led by Jill Hertzberg, Jill Eber and Judy Zeder; and is affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Realty offices in Miami Beach and Coral Gables. With approximately 150 years of combined experience, The Jills Zeder Group’s specialties include luxury real estate, such as high-end estates, condominiums and waterfront property. Coldwell Banker is powered by its network of over 100,000 affiliated sales professionals in approximately 2,200 offices across 40 countries and territories. Coldwell Banker Realty companies operate the company-owned real estate brokerage offices in leading markets in the United States representing more than 52,000 independent real estate agents in approximately 600 offices. Quotes: “Hats off to The Jills Zeder Group for being named the No. 1 Coldwell Banker large team nationally for the fourth consecutive year. Their continued success serves as an inspiration for real estate professionals across the globe. They are an exceptional representation of the professionalism and accomplishment that define Coldwell Banker.” -- Duff Rubin, president of Coldwell Banker Realty of Florida *Sales data according to MLS records from 1/1/22–12/31/22. More The Jills Zeder Group The Jills Zeder Group, affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty, is comprised of three families, all of whom are major players in the luxury residential real estate business. These families include Jill Hertzberg, Jill Eber and Felise Eber; and Hertzberg’s children Danny Hertzberg and Hillary Hertzberg Benson; and Judy Zeder and her children, Nathan Zeder and Kara Zeder Rosen. Prior to The Jills Zeder Group’s formation in 2019, the families closed a combined total of more than $8 billion in real estate sales, including collaborating on multiple luxury sales in the Coral Gables market. With offices in Miami Beach and Coral Gables, The Jills Zeder Group specializes in high-end, multimillion-dollar luxury properties in South Florida’s most elite enclaves, representing celebrities, Fortune 500 executives, and a diverse international clientele. They offer incomparable knowledge and services to luxury real estate clients. For more information and to contact The Jills Zeder Group, visit JillsZeder.com. More on Coldwell Banker Realty Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida is a leading residential real estate brokerage company with approximately 73 offices and 8,106 affiliated sales associates. Coldwell Banker Realty is owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), the largest full-service residential real estate services company in the United States. Visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Visit ColdwellBankerLuxury.com By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

Capillus, one of the leaders in hair regrowth and restoration using laser therapy devices, today announced the launch of Nurish, its first line of hair supplements made from Cynatine HNS, a cosmeceutical ingredient derived from natural proteins found in the body. Representing another step in the journey towards a full head of healthy hair, the Nurish supplement is specially formulated to provide the key building blocks your body needs to grow stronger, healthier hair with clinically-proven ingredients. “As a premier provider of hair restoration medical devices backed by more than 10 years of market relevance and happy customers, we are very excited to launch a science-backed hair supplement that will help those on their journey to healthier hair growth,” said Domingo A. Moreira, chief executive officer of Curallux, LLC, the parent company of Capillus. “As a company we are committed to bringing our customers the best treatment options and technology possible, to help alleviate the stress and embarrassment that many face due to hair loss.” Cynatine HNS, the primary ingredient contained in the Nurish supplement, is a bio-available form of Keratin, the protein that hair and nails are mostly made of. Cynatine HNS is clinically proven to improve hair tensile strength and luster, shine and brightness, as well as assist in growing stronger nails. In a study by the Scientific World Journal, Cynatine HNS was shown to help boost the delivery of keratine peptides to the body, particularly to the hair and nails. Over the course of the study, participants showed significantly less hair loss and improved hair shininess and brightness. The use of Nurish supplements in combination with daily treatment of the company’s Capillus Cap will improve hair health and strength and promote the growth of new hair for both men and women. Capillus caps help treat hair loss by delivering low-level laser therapy (LLLT) directly to the hair follicles, which is shown to increase cell metabolism yielding thicker hair, and is FDA-cleared for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Nurish by Capillus is available to consumers for purchase through their website as part of a monthly subscription plan. For more information visit www.capillus.com/nurish By ML Staff. Product image Courtesy of Capillus. Top image courtesy by Unsplash

Arlo Hotels, an independent, experience-driven lifestyle hotel brand with properties in New York and Miami, has announced an art collaboration with ArtRepublic, a global curation agency specializing in contemporary digital and immersive public art. The partnership will highlight both brands’ missions of bringing museum-quality works to an accessible space where people of all ages and cultures can engage with powerful artistic experiences beyond simply viewing paintings on a wall. The first of several planned quarterly exhibitions, “Style and Grace,” will be on view at Arlo Hotels’ newest property, Arlo Wynwood, from February 18 through May 13, 2023. The group show will bring together seven dynamic BIPOC artists on the leading edge of contemporary culture who explore the resilience, strength and persistence endured in the pursuit of self-actualization and celebrating cultural milestones such as Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Earth Day. Curated by ArtRepublic founder Jessica Santiago and Octavia Yearwood, “Style and Grace” tells a story that represents the world from a global perspective. It reminds us of our ability to make something out of nothing and how from our pain and trials we create beauty; we create community, art, literature, jazz, gospel, hip hop, style and grace. “We are at a precipice where diversity of beauty and rich culture are being affirmed, and we are seeing humanity as it truly is,” said Santiago, who has made it her life’s work to empower artists and provide a path to mass adoption of the digital art space. “The works in this exhibition portray the stories of those who allow themselves to sit inside freedom, inside the spirit of love. They serve at a level that makes those who encounter them have to reach for their authentic power.” The works will be shown as digital projections on all four walls of Arlo Wynwood’s third-floor gallery space. The projections will be accompanied by artist voice-overs, music, dialog or soundscapes to bring viewers into their process or scenes to add depth to the immersive experience. QR codes within the space will indicate physical works and NFTs available for purchase. Participating artists include: Octavia Yearwood, an author, motivational speaker and arts educator who creates and hosts programs for arts institutions, organizations and companies nationally. In 2016, she was named an “Emerging Arts Leader” by Americans for the Arts and one of the “Top 40 Black Leaders” by Legacy Magazine. She continues to focus on diversifying creative spaces and sits on the board of the Baller Alert Foundation and the advisory board of Power U. Amani Lewis, a Baltimore-based artist whose mixed-media paintings foreground the subject’s vitality and spirit. Their process-oriented approach joins photography, digital collage, screen-printing and other surface textures in turning large-scale portraits into concentrated sites of vibrancy, heat, healing and safety. “With each piece, I counter the invisibilizing of Black people and make visible their utter humanity: that which is rarely recognized,” Lewis says. Morel Doucet, a Haitian-born, Miami-based multidisciplinary artist and arts educator whose work utilizes illustrations, ceramics and prints to discuss the impact of climate gentrification, migration and displacement affecting Black diasporic communities. Through a contemporary reconfiguration of the Black experience, his work catalogs a powerful record of environmental decay at the intersection of economic inequity, the commodification of industry, personal labor and race. Jade Lilly, an artist who considers herself a “rainbow in human form” that aims to spread light in what can be a dark world and bring beauty through colors. As a Black woman, she creates a safe atmosphere for people to feel comfortable and vulnerable through her art. She is passionate about capturing and creating images that evoke emotions that can result in conversations. Indigo Suave (Michael Osei-Wusu), an award-winning film director known for his short film Syzygy. He founded A Suave Production in 2018 as a sophomore at Princeton University, where he recognized the power of visual storytelling and formed a collective of artists that focuses on creating and inspiring others through wholesome projects. Alexis Chivirter, a visual artist from Benue State, Nigeria, specializing in digital collages. She finds inspiration by observing and is always looking for patterns in things, people and emotions or wandering off to strange places on her own. Paperwater, a Miami-based avant-garde pop duo composed of Daygee Kwia and Eddy Samy that operates out of their multimedia compound Half/Full Creative. The pair gradually developed a unique sound of electronic and hip-hop with hints of indie and are currently finalizing their debut album and second EP. Both projects will be released under their label Wet Paper Records. “Embracing each other’s differences, and celebrating what makes us unique through art - in all its forms - is at the core of what the Arlo Hotels brand stands for,” said Jimmy Suh, chief commercial officer at Arlo Hotels. “Through this purpose-driven collaboration with ArtRepublic, we aim to create positive dialogue about the most important topics of our time through the universal language of art.” “Style and Grace” will be unveiled at Arlo Wynwood during a special opening event on Saturday, February 18, from 5-8 p.m., featuring an artist discussion lead by Octavia Yearwood as part of her Libations performance art series and a cocktail reception featuring music by Paperwater. A second opening event will take place on Saturday, March 18, highlighting Women’s Heritage Month and debuting the short film Power in Partnership, featuring clips from women around the world sharing insights and hopes for the future. It will also include a panel discussion featuring notable women entrepreneurs and a cocktail reception with music from Emma del Rey. Finally, a third opening highlighting sustainability and Earth Day will take place on Saturday, April 22, featuring an artist talk with Morel Doucet, a panel discussion with climate activists and auction to support The Reef Line. Subsequent ArtRepublic-curated exhibitions are in the works for other properties in the Arlo Hotels portfolio. More on Arlo Hotels Arlo Hotels is an independent, experience-driven hotel brand, a home base for explorers and a launch pad for all things local. Easy style and friendly faces welcome guests into a community-driven environment, and intuitively designed guest rooms provide peaceful places to rest and recharge. Each location is a living room away from home, a desk while working on the road, and invites guests to travel their way, every day—with a few surprises along the way. The Arlo portfolio includes Arlo SoHo, Arlo NoMad and Arlo Midtown in New York City and Nautilus by Arlo and Arlo Wynwood in Miami. The brand has more cities on the horizon, including a Washington, D.C., location opening in 2023. For news, updates and a little wanderlust inspiration, follow @ArloHotels on Instagram or visit www.arlohotels.com. About Art Republic ArtRepublic Global is a curation agency specializing in contemporary digital art and immersive public art, connecting today’s most dynamic artists with visionary brands, institutions, and collectors. A digital art pioneer, ArtRepublic is trusted for their taste and relationships with world class artists to design the most intuitive art exhibitions that enlighten and enhance creativity. ArtRepublic is on a mission to empower artists and translate this new medium to brands, corporations, and institutions through an act of modern patronage, allowing for a path to mass adoption of contemporary digital art. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of Arlo Hotels

DJ Cardi, Miami's beloved music producer and vibe master, is paying tribute to Black History Month by sharing daily remixes on Instagram Stories of iconic black artists who have had a profound impact on the music industry and beyond. From the soulful sounds of Etta James and Aretha Franklin to the energetic beats of Trick Daddy and OutKast, DJ Cardi's remixes showcase the diverse range of talent and influence of black musicians. As a minority music producer himself, DJ Cardi has been deeply inspired by the contributions of black artists throughout history. Through his daily remixes, he hopes to not only pay tribute to these trailblazers but also to educate and inspire his followers about the immense impact black musicians have had on the world. Some of the artists who DJ Cardi will be honoring throughout the month include Kendrick Lamar, Mary J Blige, Pharrell, Whitney Houston, Marlena Shaw, Janet Jackson, and many more. Each remix is carefully crafted to capture the essence of the original song while infusing it with DJ Cardi's signature style. "I wanted to do something special for Black History Month that would celebrate the incredible contributions of black musicians to our world," said DJ Cardi. "These artists have not only influenced my own career and love of music but have changed the world in countless ways. I hope that my remixes will inspire others to discover and appreciate the amazing talent and creativity of these artists." DJ Cardi's Black History Month remixes can be found on his Instagram Stories, which will be updated daily throughout the month of February. Follow DJ Cardi on Instagram @DJCardi_ to join in the celebration of black music and history. More on DJ Cardi DJ Cardi is a music producer and DJ based in Miami, Florida. With a passion for creating unforgettable vibes and a dedication to the craft, DJ Cardi has become one of Miami's most sought-after music producers. He has worked with a variety of artists and has gained a loyal following for his ability to capture the essence of any genre and make it his own. He is well-known for his signature sound combining his love for r&b and hip hop with infectious, feel-good disco and tropical house music. Cardi has performed at the hottest venues and events across Miami like the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Pegasus World Cup, the Miami Open & pre-games for the Miami Heat playing for thousands of fans at the FTX Arena. He’s held down residencies at The Cove Atlantis Bahamas, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, and the over-the-top dinner parties at Bagatelle and El Tucan. Cardi also puts on a flavorful variety of music sets for private VIP celebrity clients including movie premieres at Sundance and the Toronto International Film Festival yearly. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of DJ Cardi

"The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful, and so are you," memorably sang by John Lennon. It's as if he wrote these lyrics thinking of Miami's iconic blue sky. Miami Living's favorite flying wonders happen to be beautiful and blue too, and magically enhance Miami's sunny horizons, when you are fortunate enough to be in their presence. 1 - Red-spotted Purple Red-spotted purple, Limenitis arthemis astyanax, is a North American brush-footed butterfly with a wingspan of up to 3.5 inches that can be spotted in Miami and across much of the eastern U.S. . The wings are black and iridescent blue with small orange spots. On the underside of the wings, they tend to have more brown-black, and blue with more striking orange spots. 2 - Pipevine Swallowtail The pipevine swallowtail butterfly is found right here in Florida including much of the southern half of the U.S. and into Central America. This butterfly is black with iridescent-blue hind-wings. They are found in many different habitats, but are most commonly found in tropical zones. The male has fore-wing velvety black; hind-wing with single tail, iridescent blue-green scaling and single submarginal row of pale spots. Female duller black is found with more prominent pale spot band. 3 - Spicebush Swallowtail The Spicebush swallowtail, Papilio troilus or green-clouded butterfly, is a common black swallowtail butterfly found Miami and across North America.. You can notice black with pale blue-green marginal spots. Hind-wing with single tail and a large orange spot along costal margin. Hind-wing with prominent greenish flush (males) or reduced diffuse blue scaling (females). Ventral hind-wing with two rows of orange spots enclosing diffuse blue scaling. Median orange band incomplete and invaded by blue scaling. Abdomen with longitudinal rows of small light spots. 4 - Long-tailed Skipper The long-tailed skipper is a spread-winged skipper butterfly found throughout tropical and subtropical South America, south to Argentina and north into the southern part of the United States of America. It cannot live in areas with prolonged frost so the species are well adapted to Miami's climate. They have wings brown, dorsal fore-wing with band of large glassy spots, hind-wing with single long, prominent tail. Body and wing bases with blue-green iridescence. Ventral hind-wing with continuous dark brown outer band. 5 - Great Purple Hairstreak The great purple hairstreak, Atlides halesus,, also called the great blue hairstreak, is a large and showy gossamer-winged butterfly found across the southern tier of the United States. The male is iridescent blue with broad black borders and large black fore-wing stigma; female black with dusty blue scaling limited to wing bases. Ventral hind-wing dull black with two long tails and red basal spots. Abdomen red. 6 - Ceraunus Blue Hemiargus ceraunus, the Ceraunus blue, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. The species was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793. It is found in the southwestern United States, southern Texas, Florida and the Florida Keys south through the West Indies, Mexico and Central America to South America. The male violet blue can be seen with white fringes and small black spot along outer hind-wing margin. Female brown with blue scaling limited to wing bases and small black spot along outer hind-wing margin. Ventral hind-wing gray with darker bands, two black spots along leading margin, a narrow (often faint) white post-median band, and a single orange-rimmed black eye-spot along outer margin. 7 - Atala The Atala is a beautiful and one of its kind butterfly, it has got the wings that are black; Male fore-wing with iridescent green scaling, black veins and wide black borders. female fore-wing black with iridescent blue scaling around cell. Hind-wing ventral with small iridescent blue spots on outer half and large red patch midway along training margin near abdomen; abdomen red. 8 - Cassius Blue Leptotes cassius, the Cassius blue or tropical striped blue, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in North America in Florida including the Keys, Texas south through the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America to South America. You will see male violet-blue with white fringes. Female brown with blue scaling limited to wing bases; hind-wing of both sexes with dark spots along margin. Wings somewhat translucent. Ventral hind-wing white with darker gray bands and two orange-rimmed black eye spots along outer margin. 9 - American (Painted) Lady The American painted lady or American lady is a butterfly found throughout North America. The larvae feed on various Asteraceae, such as the cudweeds, the pussytoes, and the everlastings, which all belong to tribe Gnaphalieae. You get to see a lot of orange with black markings; black fore-wing extended and squared-off with small white spots; hind-wing with post-median row of small black eye-spots; ventral hind-wing with white cobweb pattern and two prominent eye-spots. 10 - White M Hairstreak Parrhasius m-album, the white M hairstreak, is a species of butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the United States from Connecticut west to southeast Iowa and Missouri south to east Texas the Gulf Coast and peninsular Florida. On rare occasions some stray to Michigan and Wisconsin. You can glare at the male iridescent blue with broad black borders; fore-wing with gray stigma. Female black with blue scaling limited to wing bases. Ventral hind-wing gray-brown with two short tails, a red post-median spot, a small white spot along leading margin, and a jagged white post-median line forming the letter “M”. Special thanks to the Florida Museum of Natural History. You can support the Florida Museum of Natural History by donating today. Images courtesy of Jaret C. Daniels for Florida Museum. Jaret C. Daniels, Ph.D. Jaret Daniels profileAssistant Professor & Curator McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road Gainesville FL 32611-2710 352-273-2022. Textual Insert Courtesy: Wikipedia. You can support Wikipedia by donating today.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) hosted their annual Pro-Am Tennis & Golf Tournamentin South Florida. The tournaments were a part of a five-day event that combines the2023 Milken Institute South Florida Dialoguesand annual Pro-Am Tournaments. 2023 is a double-anniversary for the PCF as it was both the 25th anniversary of the PCF in Palm Beach and the 30thAnniversary year of the Foundation itself. Iconic Band The Beach Boys perform at Gala Dinner Held At The Cox Science Center & Aquarium The Milken Institute South Florida Dialogues in Palm Beach took place over three days, which included the annual PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament and special golf tournament; and concluded with three days of events in Miami. The first night in Palm Beach saw a talk held at the home of Roxann Taylor before the PCF dinner at the home of Jeff and Mei Sze Greene. The highlight of the second day was the Gala Dinner hosted by Howard and Wendy Cox and held at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium with entertainment by The Beach Boys. The Cox Science Center has educated some 10 million young minds in STEM during its sixty years of operation with a new expansion and aquarium due to open in 2026. Some notable attendees included: Mike Milken, Howard Cox, Rob and Cindy Citrone, Bill Koch, Jeff and Mei Sze Greene, Ahmed Reza, Ameena Reza, Elaine Chao, Ginger Feuer Leeds, Larry Leeds, Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, Don and Katrina Peebles, Alicia Dahill, Herbie Wertheim, Jim Coleman, Kristin Snyder, Eddie Trump, Dr. Charles J. Ryan, Frank Luntz, George Norcross, Dean and Marianne Metropoulos, Francine LeFrak, Lew and Kathleen Crampton, Neil Bluhm, Jim Gordon, Chris and Katia Oberbeck, Dre Lyon and Ed Garden. Sponsors and Hosts for the Palm Beach event included: Howard and Wendy Cox, Chuck and Theresa Davidson, Jeff and Mei Sze Greene, Joe and Michelle Jacobs, Sonia and Paul Tudor Jones, William I. Koch, William and Phyllis Mack, John Paulson, Nelson and Claudia Peltz, John and Amy Phelan, Stephen M. Ross, The Honorable Wilbur and Hilary Ross, John and Jana Scarpa, John and Diane Sculley, Leerom and Karolina Segal, Steven and Lisa Tananbaum, Igor Tulchinsky, Ted and Dani Virtue and Andrew and Monica Weinberg. Guests were invited to attend a variety of salons on topics similar to those covered at the Global Conference, but in much smaller, more intimate landmark settings and stunning private homes. Guests were able to attend more than 20 sessions, with over 120 interesting panelists. All proceeds from the PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament and the Golf Tournament funded PCF’s promising and innovative research efforts for the prevention, detection and treatment of prostate cancer, and to help extend and improve the lives of all cancer patients: • Young Investigators: PCF has launched and supported the careers of more than 500 scientists whose work has led to 15 new FDA-approved treatments. Since the creation of the PCF some 2,000 young investigator awards have been made and their work has led to four Nobel prizes in Medicine. • VA Partnership: providing best-in-care treatments for our U.S. veterans • Team Science: PCF Challenge Award Teams continue to produce scientific breakthroughs and serve as a role model for other disease-specific foundations. • The Cutting Edge of Research: By focusing on immunotherapy, the microbiome and nutrition science, discoveries in PCF-funded research have been highly leveraged in diagnosing and treating more than 70 other cancers. • Precision Medicine: PCF helps identify the right treatment for the right patient at the right time, and may be at the heart of solving the mystery of cancer. The newest, largest initiative TACTICAL (Therapy ACceleration To Intercept CAncer Lethality) aims to provide awards of up to $10 million over three years to support large-scale research projects led by qualified teams of academic scientists that specifically address the development of 21st Century therapies for lethal forms of prostate cancer. Following the Gala on Saturday night, the PCF Pro-Am finals took place on Sunday afternoon at The Breakers. Players as well as spectators enjoyed some great matches. After a competitive day, this year’s winners included Laura Gordon (Champion – Group 1), Scott Shleifer Runner-Up – Group 1), Marisa Brown (Champion – Group 2), Steve Tananbaum (Runner-Up – Group 2), Arik Ruchim (Champion – Group 3) and Joe Jacobs (Runner-Up – Group 3). Following the conclusion of the tennis tournament, a reception, panel discussion and dinner was hosted by Don and Katrina Peebles at The Bath Club in Miami. More on the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF): The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world’s leading philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving cancer research. Founded in 1993 by Mike Milken, PCF has funded nearly $800 million of cutting-edge research by 2,200 scientists at 220 leading cancer centers in 22 countries around the world. Because of PCF’s commitment to ending death and suffering from prostate cancer, the death rate is down more than 52% and 1.5 million men are alive today as a result. PCF research now impacts 67 forms of human cancer by focusing on immunotherapy, the microbiome, and food as medicine. For more information, visit www.pcf.org. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of BFA / Tiffany Sage for PCF

In a unique and unprecedented example of municipal collaboration between the Miami City Commission and the Miami community, a significant milestone has been achieved in consensus planning for the Underdeck, the 33-acre public multi-purpose open green space designed to complement the new I-395 Signature Bridge. In 2021, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the Underdeck Committee entered into a formal partnership with the City of Miami, committing to provide community-driven recommendations about the process of the Underdeck should be designed, named, branded, programmed, operated, governed and maintained. The MOU also facilitated a collaborative commitment to secure state funding from the Florida Department of Transportation and federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Connecting Communities” federal grant to advance the project. Empowered by the City of Miami and the established MOU, the people of Miami have remained the focal point of the planning and development of the once-in-a-lifetime public project. Members of the community, particularly from the Overtown and Downtown resident and business communities, have played pivotal roles on the Underdeck Committee, its Working Groups and as participants in meetings and forums, advocating for the community’s currency to benefit in all areas from the project. In 2022, 124 members of the community served on five Underdeck working groups focused on Stakeholder Awareness and Engagement, Operations and Maintenance, Traffic and Mobility, Funding, and Governance. A total of 129 working group meetings were held during the year. More than 35 community in person and virtual meetings were held in Overtown and Downtown to serve local residents. Survey respondents providing feedback for the Underdeck Naming totaled more than 2,000. Two special interest groups were created for Economic Development and Youth Engagement, further expanding the Underdeck Committee’s outreach. The culmination of this collaborative work is a 400-page comprehensive report of community-based recommendations submitted to Miami City Manager, Arthur Noriega, which can be found here, with a summarized Year in Review document available here. “With the Underdeck positioned to be a legacy greenspace designed to “bring Miami together”, the commitment by the Miami City Commission to activate community participation in the planning stages should not only be acknowledged but celebrated. Considering that the Underdeck will run adjacent to the Overtown neighborhood that suffered profound displacement and disconnection during I-95 highway construction in the 1960’s, having residents, business owners and community leaders from Overtown to Downtown actively involved with the comprehensive planning of the Underdeck truly makes this a project of the people, for the people and by the people”, commented Dr. Nelson Adams, Chair, Stakeholder Awareness, Education & Engagement Working Group. With the community-based Underdeck Committee report submitted to the Miami City Commission, the next step will be to compile the submitted recommendations for a Commission vote in the upcoming months. Given the nationwide focus on and funding opportunities for projects that prioritize reconnecting communities, with a yes vote, the City of Miami can establish the Underdeck project as a testament to the impact of community collaboration and the value of community engagement in the development of community-focused public spaces. To further engage the community, www.underdeckmiami.com was launched in early 2022 as a virtual hub to keep the community abreast of all things Underdeck. A growing database of meeting attendees and other involved stakeholders are included in the distribution of the Underdeck Chronicle monthly newsletter. Through the website, residents and other stakeholders can volunteer to join any Underdeck working group advocating for the project. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of The Underdeck Miami

The High Line Network today announces that it has welcomed ten new members into its community of nonprofit infrastructure reuse projects. Since its inception by the High Line in 2016, the Network has grown from an initial group of 19 projects now to 47, highlighting the growing sector of transforming underutilized and abandoned infrastructure into new urban landscapes that value public spaces. The Underdeck, a transformative mile-long linear public space due for completion in 2026, will build community, bridge neighborhoods and cultural assets in downtown Miami, and reconnect Overtown to the heart of downtown Miami. Redefining what parks can be, these hybrid spaces are also public squares, open-air museums, botanical gardens, social service organizations, walkways, transit corridors, and more. Members of the Network also commit to creating a world where people have access to vibrant public spaces that center local communities, build civic connections, support environmental resilience, and foster equitable community development. The ten new members of the High Line Network are: Emerald Trail | Jacksonville, FL The Emerald Trail will connect 14 urban neighborhoods to each other, downtown, and the St. Johns River and includes the ecological restoration of two urban creeks, Hogans Creek and McCoys Creek. CityArchRiver | St. Louis, MO Gateway Arch Park Foundation is reimagining, connecting, enhancing, and transforming St Louis’s famous Arch and surrounding park for future generations, which includes Park Over the Highway and the renovation of the St. Louis Waterfront, and more. Englewood Agro-Eco District | Chicago, IL This future 2-mile linear park is transforming a vacated rail corridor into a naturalized space for residents to enjoy and use to connect deeper with nature. The Trail will also serve as a connector between Englewood's growing network of urban farms and gardens to strengthen local food access, health and wellness, and employment within the neighborhood. Piers Park III | Boston, MA Drawing on more than a century of expertise in public open space management, The Trustees is transforming an abandoned pier adjacent to Piers Park and Piers Park II into an iconic new park, free and open to all, working closely with the community. Jacksonville Riverfront | Jacksonville, FL An emerging linear network of planned destination parks, trails, and green spaces along both banks of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Riverfront is connecting new and existing residential, commercial, and institutional uses to active and vibrant greenspaces, parks, and bike and pedestrian pathways. Rock Island Bridge | Kansas City, KS Flying Truss is reclaiming the historic Rock Island Railroad Bridge as America’s first trailhead and entertainment district over a river. Southern Gateway Park | Dallas, TX This park will become the heartbeat of Southern Dallas, reconnecting historic Oak Cliff and igniting environmental, economic, and community revitalization. The Underdeck | Miami, FLA transformative mile-long linear public space due for completion in 2026, will build community, bridge neighborhoods and cultural assets in downtown Miami, and reconnect Overtown to the heart of downtown Miami. The RiverFront | Omaha, NE Founded in 2018, The RiverFront combines three parks in the heart of downtown Omaha into one identity. After undergoing renovations, the three parks now connect, serving as a gathering space between the historic Old Market and vibrant north downtown Omaha. Willamette Falls | Portland, OR The nation’s second largest waterfall is a place where multiple histories and cultures converge. The Willamette Falls Trust, an Oregon-based philanthropic-focused nonprofit and inter-tribal organization, is redefining how Indigenous communities can work with governments to preserve, restore, and advocate for sacred sites with shared histories. “I'm excited to welcome these ten new members to the High Line Network because they represent some of the most exciting projects being developed right now in North America,” said Alan van Capelle, Executive Director of the High Line. “These new members are smart, creative and strategic and I look forward to working alongside each of them." These projects expand opportunities for knowledge and resource sharing among Network members, bringing in new voices and representation to the fold. They also amplify the Network’s reach among different cities and communities across North America. From an inter-tribal-led organization reusing an industrial site and waterfall, to an eco-district weaving communities through urban agriculture practices, creating new ways to promote peer-to-peer learning is a key aspect of the High Line Network’s impact. “I’m thrilled that we’re able to bring this exceptional group of public space leaders into the High Line Network—they bring important new experiences to our peer learning community on what it means to embed equity in public spaces,” states Asima Jansveld, Managing Director of the High Line Network. “The Network will continue to support and challenge our members to drive actively towards dismantling the impacts of infrastructural racism in their communities.” New members were selected through the Network’s second open call this winter, in response to a growing recognition of the infrastructure reuse field as a powerful tool for increasing public green spaces across urban cities. Infrastructure reuse projects can bring tremendous and much-needed social, health, environmental, and economic benefits, and new members were chosen based on their commitment to building the Network’s leadership to address these goals across North America. The High Line Network provides both practical implementation support and inspiration for members to build these positive impacts for as many people as possible, especially longtime residents of their neighboring communities. As a program of the High Line, the Network remains grounded within its own infrastructure reuse project in New York City, committed to become a better civic connector for its own neighborhood. SUPPORT The High Line Network is made possible by the founding support of The JPB Foundation. Other major support provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. ABOUT THE HIGH LINE NETWORK Presented by the High Line, the High Line Network is a group of infrastructure reuse projects—and the people who help them come to life. As cities become denser and land for traditional parks becomes more scarce, residents are finding creative ways to bring greenspace to their neighborhoods. Projects in the High Line Network transform underutilized infrastructure into new urban landscapes. Redefining what a park can be, these hybrid spaces are also public squares, open-air museums, botanical gardens, social service organizations, walkways, transit corridors, and more. MORE ON THE HIGH LINE The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. Through our work with communities on and off the High Line, we’re devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities. Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors---- all while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City. Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of High Line

The Dawn McKenna Group (DMG) is celebrating the unveiling of Chicago-based Oakley Home Builders’ newly-built magnificent waterfront estate, listed at $18.9 million, in Naples’ prestigious Aqualene Shores neighborhood, at an exquisite evening gathering. Guests will enjoy light bites, drinks and entertainment. In attendance will be Victoria Clarke-Payton and Ashley Baird of DMG, who are listing the estate. The 5,878-square-foot contemporary masterpiece is Oakley Home Builders’ third project on 17th Avenue South, and its sixth project (including new construction homes and a renovation) in the Naples area. When: Friday, Feb. 17, 5 p.m. Where: 682 17th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102 To RSVP, please email Clarke-Payton at Victoria@DawnMcKennaGroup.com or call 239-692-1065, or email Baird at Ashley@DawnMcKennaGroup.com or call 239-300-8476. Please RSVP by Thursday, Feb. 16. DMG and Oakley Home Builders, co-owned by Steven Sobkowiak and Ryan. Dunham, have developed a great relationship resulting in success for both parties in the Naples and Chicago markets. The estate at 682 17th Avenue South is fully furnished by renowned Clive Daniel Home in Naples (furnishings are included in the listing price.) The architect is HLevel Architect in Naples, and interior design is by Oakley Home Builders’ in-house HOE. The general contractor is locally based BUILD. The reason DMG and Oakley Home Builders selected Aqualane Shores for this project is that it boasts direct Naples Bay access with no bridges to get to the Gulf of Mexico, and the 2-story estate sits on a southern-facing lot featuring five bedrooms, a study and a workout room, eight full bathrooms, one half bathroom, and loft space with a bar on the second floor. Ideal for boaters and car collectors, the estate includes new seawall ready for a homeowner to build a custom dock, three garage spaces with options for lifts totaling six cars and is setup for an electric charging station. With hardwood floors and a seamless connection between the estate’s indoor and outdoor space, the estate represents a delightful indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Upon entering the majestic double height foyer, buyers are treated to a walk-in glass wine room nestled under the staircase, before stepping in to the great room, featuring a paneled ceiling, welcoming fireplace wall and custom cabinetry. With top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, the large gourmet kitchen showcases custom glass-fronted cabinets, grand center island, double ovens, large dining space, and butler's pantry. The first floor ensuite principal bedroom beckons with water views from every window, 10-foot pocketing doors leading to the pool deck, spa-like bathroom with multiple shower heads and a separate soaking tub, dual vanity sinks, and beautifully appointed His and Her walk-in custom closets. A private elevator whisks guests to the second floor, which features four ensuite bedrooms, a den/workout room, a flex/second living area, and generous covered and open balcony. Luxurious outdoor living amenities include a large infinity edge pool, spa and sun shelf, summer kitchen with gas grill and wet bar, and a lower terrace with a natural gas fireplace. Other impressive features are smart home automation and new sea wall. About the Dawn McKenna Group One of America’s most successful, creative, and sought-after luxury real estate teams, the Dawn McKenna Group (DMG), which is affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty, is the No. 1 team in Illinois, No. 1 large team in Naples, Florida and No. 2 in the United States for Coldwell Banker Realty with over $2.5 billion in combined sales. Founded by Dawn McKenna in 2016, DMG has offices in Hinsdale, Illinois; Chicago, Illinois; Winnetka, Illinois; Lake Forest, Illinois; New Buffalo, Michigan; and Naples, Florida. With over $600 million in transactions in 2021, DMG is ranked as the No. 8 large team in the U.S. among all brokerages in the 2022 RealTrends list published in The Wall Street Journal. For more information, visit www.dawnmckennagroup.com. About Coldwell Banker Realty Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida is a leading residential real estate brokerage company with approximately 73 offices and 8,106 affiliated sales associates. Coldwell Banker Realty is owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), the largest full-service residential real estate services company in the United States. Visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Visit ColdwellBankerLuxury.com By ML Staff. Images courtesy of DMG

Miami Living introduces a new travel guide showcasing luxurious destinations around the world. We bring you only luxury and memorable stays. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of featured properties. Special thanks to Hallmark Channel for top gif. Hallmark Channel is Crown Media Family Networks’ flagship 24-hour cable television network, distributed nationwide in high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) to 89 million homes.