Mercury pollution is a global threat to human health, especially to unborn babies and young children. Exposure to methylmercury, a type that forms when mercury washes into lakes and streams, can harm children’s brain development and cause symptoms including speech impairment and muscle weakness in adults who consume seafood as their main food source. Methylmercury also threatens health and reproduction in fish and other wildlife. Humans, animals and birds are exposed to methylmercury when they eat fish and shellfish. Scientists have been working for decades to understand how and when fish accumulate mercury. This information is key for assessing mercury risks across different water bodies and landscapes, and for evaluating policy changes designed to reduce mercury emissions. For decades, scientists have used fish ear stones, known as otoliths, to gain insights into fish growth, migration, diet and the timing of their exposure to certain pollutants. These tiny structures of calcium carbonate, roughly the size of a pea, form inside fishes’ inner ears, where they help regulate hearing and balance. Otoliths can also provide clues about how climate change is affecting fish. But some pollutants, including mercury, are not incorporated into otoliths. Rather, they bind very strongly to tissues that contain sulfur, such as muscle tissues. That’s why muscle tissues have historically been used to assess contamination due to mercury pollution. Fish otoliths (above) and eye lenses (below) reveal complementary information about fish life history.Karin Limburg, CC BY-ND In a newly published study, we describe a new window into individual fish’s lifetime exposure to mercury by measuring it in the fish’s eyes. This work is unlocking new possibilities for understanding fish lifetime exposure to this potent neurotoxicant. Clues in fish ears and eyes Today, scientists analyze mercury uptake in fish by measuring how much of it accumulates in whole bodies of fish, or often just in fillets – that is, muscle tissues. This approach tells us how much mercury the fish has accumulated over its lifetime, but it doesn’t tell us specifically when in its life the fish was exposed. A time stamp is missing. Mercury concentrations can vary widely within any given fish species. For example, from 1991 to 2010, U.S. government monitors detected mercury levels in cod that averaged 0.111 parts per million but ranged as high as 0.989 parts per million, a ninefold difference. This suggests that in addition to changes in mercury emissions over time, an individual fish’s movements and diets can significantly affect its exposure. In our study, we propose a new method that combines measurements of otolith aging and of mercury in the lenses of a fish’s eyes to assign ages to fish eye mercury concentrations. Eye lenses are made of pure protein, are high in sulfur content and thus readily take up mercury either directly from water or from the fish’s diet. Methylmercury appears to be preferentially taken up in certain organs, including eye lenses. At high doses, it may impair fish vision. Our approach starts with the well-established technique of aging a fish using its otolith. As a fish grows and ages, its otoliths add yearly layers of calcium carbonate. We can estimate the fish’s age and growth rates by measuring the distance between the yearly growth layers, which are called annuli, much as foresters date trees by measuring the growth rings in their trunks. An eye lens of a brown bullhead catfish (top) sliced into a cross section that shows the core, formed at birth, and the layers that grow throughout life. The lower image shows the spatial pattern of the element mercury in the same lens, analyzed at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source. Note that concentrations are at background levels in the layers deposited when this fish was young and increased as it got older and began to consume other fish.Karin Limburg, CC BY-ND We also know that a fish’s eye grows at a rate that is proportional to the growth of its otolith. So in our analysis, we apply the proportional distance that we found in the fish’s otolith to its eye lens. For our focal species, the Round Goby (Neogobius melanostomus), the linear relationship between these two measurements is strong. As the eye lens grows and accumulates mercury, we can pinpoint when the fish was exposed using this correspondence with the otolith. And because the fish’s eye lens grows in layers throughout life, we can follow the chronology of lifetime exposure. When fish like this netted cod are exposed to mercury, it accumulates in certain organs, including the lenses of their eyes. Yvette Heimbrand, CC BY-ND A possible climate connection With this new method, we can start to trace the chronology of a fish’s lifetime mercury exposure. And we can ask questions about how life history events, such as migration and diet shifts, or temporal events such as low dissolved oxygen levels in water at certain times of year, may influence a fish’s mercury levels. The strength of this method is that it provides information for individual fish, which matters just as it does for humans. Different individual fish have varying abilities to catch prey and avoid or tolerate stress, all of which can affect their growth and exposure to mercury. And having information about mercury exposure for all ages of a single fish can help decrease the need to collect large samples of many fish across all ages, which is how scientists traditionally have assessed how fishes’ exposure changes over their lifetimes. This new method may also help us understand how climate change is affecting mercury exposure. As water temperatures rise, rivers, lakes, estuaries and oceans are losing some of their dissolved oxygen. This process, known as deoxygenation, is a critical stressor for aquatic life. When oxygen in a pond or bay falls below 2 milligrams per liter, compared with normal levels of 5 to 8 milligrams per liter, that water body is said to be hypoxic – and hypoxic conditions can be associated with elevated concentrations of methylmercury. This loss of oxygen is exacerbated by nutrient pollution – for example, from urban or agricultural runoff. But it can also occur in the open oceans, far from continents, due to warming. Increasing hypoxia could negate recent global efforts to reduce mercury emissions by making the mercury that is already in lakes and oceans more available for uptake into fish. However, fish response to hypoxia can vary by individual and by species. Our current research, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, is exploring how fish eye lenses, together with otoliths, can help us disentangle exposure to mercury from diet and hypoxia. Increasingly, scientists are recognizing that various body parts of organisms function as archives of the past. For us, eye lenses and otoliths serve as key means to understand the secret lives of individual fish. Words By Roxanne Razavi Assistant Professor of Environmental Biology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry & Hadis Miraly PhD Candidate in Environmental Biology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry & Karin Limburg Distinguished Professor of Environmental Biology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Special thanks to The Conversation for republishing permission.

Gaucho - Buenos Aires, a ready-to-wear and leather accessory fashion company, kicked off Art Basel with an event featuring contemporary artist Michael Shellis at their flagship store in the Miami Design District. CEO of Gaucho Holdings Scott Mathis and Actor Neels Visser attended the Gaucho - Buenos AiresArt Basel Edition live activation inside the flagship store in the Miami Design District. VIPs including Actor Neels Visser, Lifestyle Influencer Chris Lavish, alongside CEO of Gaucho Holdings Scott Mathis, and Creative Director Lautaro García De La Peña. Guestsenjoyed aperitifs, live music and were able to see the process of hand-painting 10 unique Gaucho - Buenos Aires leather jackets and hats, which were also available for purchase. Lifestyle Influencer Chris Lavish attended the Gaucho - Buenos AiresArt Basel Edition live activation inside the flagship store in the Miami Design District. Lifestyle Influencer Chris Lavish, Matias Mazza and Creative Director Lautaro García De La Peña attended the Gaucho - Buenos Aires Art Basel Edition live activation inside the flagship store in the Miami Design District. CEO of Gaucho Holdings Scott Mathis, Actor Neels Visser and Creative Director Lautaro García De La Peña attended the Gaucho - Buenos AiresArt Basel Edition live activation inside the flagship store in the Miami Design District. Contemporary Artist Michael Shellisattended the Gaucho - Buenos AiresArt Basel Edition live activation inside the flagship store in the Miami Design District. CEO of Gaucho Holdings Scott Mathis and Contemporary Artist Michael Shellisattended the Gaucho - Buenos AiresArt Basel Edition live activation inside the flagship store in the Miami Design District. Guest, CEO of Gaucho Holdings Scott Mathis, Contemporary Artist Michael Shellisand Creative Director Lautaro García De La Peña attended the Gaucho - Buenos AiresArt Basel Edition live activation inside the flagship store in the Miami Design District. Contemporary Artist Michael Shellis and Lifestyle Influencer Chris Lavish attended the Gaucho - Buenos AiresArt Basel Edition live activation inside the flagship store in the Miami Design District. By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Gaucho - Buenos Aires

On the weekend of December 16th - 18th, 2022, the Dillard Center for the Arts Dance Company, located at 2501 NW 11th. FTL 33311, presents its annual Chocolate Nutcracker, a soulful and creative approach to a holiday classic under the direction and choreography of Alina Guerrero-Peña. This winter classic will be performed by high school dancers of diverse backgrounds in race, culture and economic status. Although DCA incorporates its own innovative twist by exploring other forms of modern dance, the production does not stray far from the traditional interpretations of The Nutcracker Ballet, which is based on a story by E.T.A Hoffman, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King as well as Alexandre Dumas’ adaptation, The Tale of The Nutcracker. The Chocolate Nutcracker will be performed by black and brown high school students who push the boundaries of traditional ballet. The concept of accessibility and diversity makes the Chocolate Nutcracker a unique experience enriched beyond the expected, providing students access and exposure to classical ballet dance. This annual performance is an effort to help Dillard students gain a competitive edge at the next level when preparing for conservatory, college or industry dance opportunities. “We are thrilled to offer this amazing weekend of dance to the South Florida community performed by our talented pre-professional high school dancers. The Chocolate Nutcracker is an annual favorite and truly special because It’s warm, inclusive and sweet - just like real hot chocolate” commented Israel Charles, Artistic Director. DATES & TICKETS Friday, Dec 16th at 7:30pm Saturday, Dec 17th at 7:30pm Sunday, Dec 18th at 4:00pm Tickets $15 adults and $10 children and students with identification Tickets on sale at www.dillardhs.com/showtime or call 754-322-0838 More on Dillard Center for the Arts Dance Department The dance program at Dillard Center for The Arts provides excellent dance training in a creative art setting and offers students a broad range of experiences. All aspects of dance (technique, performance, choreography, history, and production) are experienced in their beautiful, modern facilities. Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to engage in a variety of dance-related activities including masterclasses, post-performance discussions, and professional dance concerts. All students are taught by full-time and visiting part-time specialists in dance. By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Dillard Center

American Heritage Schools is pleased to once again welcome internationally-acclaimed mathematics professor, coach, and entrepreneur Dr. Po-Shen Loh to its Broward campus on Saturday, December 17, in conjunction with the 2022 American Heritage Math Invitational for Middle Schools. During the invitational at American Heritage Schools, the top-ranked school in the nation in mathematics, middle school mathletes from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties will compete in two 60-minute tests consisting of material from pre-algebra through geometry, followed by a meet-and-greet with Dr. Loh. Dr. Loh will also host a guest lecture that is open to parents and students throughout the South Florida community. "It is such a great opportunity for students to hear Dr. Loh speak,” says Dr. Radleigh Santos, American Heritage Schools Competitive Mathematics Head Coach and MIT Graduate. “He is one of the preeminent mathematics coaches and communicators in the world, and it is an honor to host him at our competition." Graduating top in his class at California Institute of Technology, Dr. Loh earned his doctorate in mathematics from Princeton University. He has been a math professor at Carnegie Mellon University since 2010. As an academic, he has earned distinctions ranging from an International Mathematical Olympiad silver medal to the United States Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. As an educator, Dr. Loh was the coach of Carnegie Mellon University’s math team when it achieved its first-ever No. 1 rank among all North American universities and the coach of the USA Math Olympiad team when it achieved its first-ever back-to-back No. 1-rank victories in 2015 and 2016, and then again in 2018 and 2019. He uses math to devise new solutions to real-world problems and has appeared in national and international newspapers for several discoveries. Dr. Loh runs a program that guides high school math stars to develop extraordinary communication and performance skills while teaching middle and elementary schoolers how to invent their own ways to think about math. He is both a social entrepreneur and a YouTuber with over 17 million views. “In his speeches, Professor Po-Shen Loh provides an invaluable look into how math can be used to create and implement world-changing ideas,” said Jesse Brodtman, a high school junior at American Heritage Schools. ‘It was at his speech at the American Heritage Palm Beach FAMAT Invitational where I learned about his program for high-schoolers: LIVE. Through my participation in this program, I have been taught to think in new ways, learned to better express my ideas, met an amazing community, and spread my love for mathematics; all while having the time of my life.” With exceptional representation at the 2022 Mu Alpha Theta National Math Competition, the prestigious American Heritage Schools’ Broward campus is ranked as the No. 1 private school math team in the Nation and the Palm Beach campus as the No. 2 private school math team for the 12thconsecutive year. American Heritage Schools is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school in South Florida serving grades Pre-K3 to 12. Each year, American Heritage Schools offers a limited number of 50% and 100% 4-year tuition scholarships to rising 9th grade students. In addition to performing well on the scholarship exam, qualified candidates are at the top of their class, taking high school classes while in junior high, passionate about their extra-curricular activities, leaders in and out of the classroom, and model citizens in middle school. More information about the scholarship program is here: https://bit.ly/3ElLxYh The public is invited to attend a guest lecture by Dr. Loh in-person from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. to discuss the topic, “Using Math to Invent in Real Life.” Anyone interested in attending Dr. Loh’s lecture on December 17 or registering a child to compete in the middle school math competition, please visit: https://bit.ly/3UQLpav For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3XfoO9g By ML Staff. Image courtesy of American Heritage Schools

Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff hosted the Celebrating the Art of Style reception at the Hotel Croydon in Miami Beach, FL to celebrate Art Basel Miami 2022. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served as guests, celebrities, and art enthusiasts converged on the South Beach hot spot in celebration of one of the biggest art events of the year. Leading galleries from five continents exhibited significant works by masters of modern and contemporary art, as well as a new generation of emerging stars, at this year's Art Basel show. Jean Shafiroff (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) Notable attendees at the reception held at the Hotel Croydon included: Jean Shafiroff, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Nicole Noonan, Steven Knobel, Pamela Morgan, PamelaO'Connor, Ivan Linn, MadisonSheffer,AustinWright, CagriKanver,SuleymanKosif, LinjieDeng,PaulKeongs, SandyGluck, WendyFederman, Lisa Pinto, MariavanVlodrop, Francis Tan, Vincent Tam, Jason T. Busch, John Arundel, Preston Willis. More on Jean Shafiroff: Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist, humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the book "Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give". Jean is often referred to as "the first lady of philanthropy" by the press because of her generosity and extensive work as a volunteer fundraiser and leader in the philanthropic world. She serves on the boards of many charitable organizations and each year chairs upwards of eight different charity galas. Among the many causes she champions are those involved in women’s rights, rights of the underserved, health care, and animal welfare. Jean serves on the boards of the American Humane, Southampton Hospital Association, NYC Mission Society, French Heritage Society, Couture Council of the Museum at FIT, Casita Maria, NY Women's Foundation, Global Strays, New York Women's Foundation, and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board. A Catholic, she served on the board of the Jewish Board for 28 years and now is one of their honorary trustees. Jean served as the national spokesperson for the American Humane's “Feed the Hungry” Covid-19 program, an initiative that raised $1,000,000 to provide food for over 1,000,000 animals living in 109 different shelters across the United States. She is the Ambassador for the Southampton Animal Shelter. For her philanthropy Jean has been honored by groups including the American Humane, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, New York City Mission Society, Southampton Animal Shelter, French Heritage Society, Operation Warrior Shield, Surgeons of Hope, Samuel Waxman Cancer Research, Al Sharpton's National Action Network, the Ellen Hermanson Foundation, Pet Philanthropy Circle, Animal Zone International, Health Advocates for Older People, Youth Counselling League, the NYC International Film Festival Foundation, the Jewish Board, and the Hadassah. In December 2020 Dan's Paper named her Philanthropist of the Year at their Long Island Power Women's Award Ceremony. Jean is the producer and host of the television show "Successful Philanthropy" which airs six times weekly through LTV studios in East Hampton, NY, and then several times each week on Sun20TV in Southampton, NY. On her TV program Jean interviews politicians, celebrities, business and philanthropic leaders, and has even on one occasion interviewed a U.S. presidential candidate. More on Hotel Croydon: The whimsical Hotel Croydon is located in Miami’s mid-beach off Collins Avenue. Comfortable accommodations include seamless service, Tempurpedic beds, C.O. Bigelow bath products, in-house restaurant (The Tavern), complimentary cocktails nightly from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, a pool, yoga classes, and a rooftop deck with panoramic views of the ocean and city. Hang out and dine at the Tavern which offers both a wide selection of all-day dining options as well as indoor or outdoor seating to meet your mood. Jean Shafiroff with Artist ClaudioMarcotulli (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) Ivan Linn (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) MadisonSheffer,AustinWright (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) LuciaHwongGordon (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) JeanShafiroff,PamelaO'Connor (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) SandyGluck,WendyFederman (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) CagriKanver,SuleymanKosif (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) Jean Shafiroff, Jason T. Busch (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) Pamela Morgan, Ana Stone (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) LinjieDeng,PaulKeongs (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) Nicole Noonan, Steven Knobel (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) MariavanVlodrop (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) Jean Shafiroff (Photo Credit: Sean Zanni / PMC) By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Sean Zanni / PMC

Last night in the heart of Miami’s Design District, Cosentino, the Spanish global leader in the production and distribution of innovative and sustainable surfaces, opened the doors of its Miami City Center to debut “Dreamcloud” – an otherworldly immersive art installation designed by acclaimed interior designer Nina Magon. The installation, which blurs the lines between states of consciousness, marks the newest chapter of Cosentino’s collaboration with Magon, and celebrates the brand’s intersectionality in the worlds of art and design. More than 200 of the country’s leading designers, architects, customers and press were among the very first to experience “Dreamcloud” before it opens to the public on December 2, for one day only. To bring her vision for “Dreamcloud” to life, Nina channeled materiality and light – using a total of eight slabs of her newly-launched Dekton Onirika Collection and a concept collection she currently has in the works with design pioneer Studio M Lighting, slated to launch in Spring 2023. “Onirika is a metaphor for a voyage, and ‘Dreamcloud’ takes it to the next level,” Magon said. “It’s an escape from daily chaos – a portal that instantly gives a new perspective to ourselves and the world around us.” Magon used each colorway from the Onirika Collection with great intentionality – as a nod to the various levels of dreams experienced. Upon entering the wandering configuration of archways, guests were immersed in reflective surfacing – guided only by a meandering configuration of exaggerated lengths of LED-illuminated cords hanging overhead with airy, acrylic iridescent bubble clusters. “It’s been six years since we first met Nina, and we’re constantly inspired to see how her own visions capture the unlimited, unexpected applications of Dekton,” said Eduardo Cosentino, CEO of Cosentino North America and EVP of Global Sales. “In every facet of her work she pushes the envelope, and it motivates us to continue to do the same. We’re thrilled Nina united us with Studio M Lighting to host this experience as part of Miami Art Week.” Nathan Sperling, Chief Product Officer for Maxim Lighting Group, agrees the collaboration couldn’t be a more natural fit: “Like Cosentino, we’re a family-owned company, and we’re both deeply rooted in using modern innovation to elevate design. Cosentino shares our enthusiasm and dares to reimagine the way we present our capabilities. This ethos, which also resonates greatly with Nina, was foundational to the collaboration, and we’re eager to explore other partnership opportunities with such an esteemed brand.” More on Cosentino Group Cosentino Group is a global family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for architecture and design. As a leading company, Cosentino imagines and anticipates, together with its customers and partners, design solutions that offer value and inspiration to people’s lives. This goal is made possible by pioneering brands that are leaders in their respective segments such as Silestone®, Dekton® and Sensa by Cosentino®. The group bases its development on international expansion, an innovative research and development program, respect for the environment and sustainability, and its ongoing corporate commitment to society and the local communities where it operates, education, equality and health & safety. Cosentino Group currently distributes its products and brands in more than 110 countries, from its headquarters in Almeria (Spain), and it’s present with its own assets in 30 of them. The group has eight factories (seven in Almería, Spain and one in Brazil), one intelligent logistic platform in Spain, and 140 commercial and business units throughout the world. More than 90% of Cosentino Group’s financial turnover comes from international markets. www.cosentino.com More on Studio M Studio M strives to create unique lighting that breathes life into classical forms. Through innovative techniques and master craftsmanship, these works respond to a conscious cultural shift where architecture, fashion, entertainment, and design interrelate. The distinctive designer-series lighting products were made with the support of Maxim Group Companies, a company that has defined lifestyle lighting for over half a century. To learn more about Nina Magon x Studio M, visit: Studio M. More on Nina Magon Renowned for creating spectacular spaces, Nina Magon, founder and principal of the Nina Magon Studio, is a multifaceted interior designer who delivers luxurious residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, including a curated collection of lifestyle product designs. Her edgy and daring aesthetic infuses each design with her signature style by using bold elements, color, and timeless modernity. Nina creates uniquely luxurious spaces and pieces inspired by worldly cultures, which excite the senses and deliver excellence to her discerning clientele. Nina has received accolades and global recognition from features in distinguished publications such as Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Interior Design Magazine, The Robb Report, Wall Street Journal and many more, for her exquisite collection of work. https://ninamagon.com By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Nina Magon

This week, Hillsboro Beach Resort launched its new meeting and special events space on Hillsboro Mile, for groups to utilize for meetings, weddings, corporate events, social functions and more. The 1,700-square-foot event space captures the eye with its oceanfront floor-to-ceiling windows providing an elegant abundance of natural light in the open air space. The upscale meeting venue can hold any intimate or extravagant gathering on Millionaire’s Mile with an expansive view of the Atlantic Ocean offering a unique, picturesque setting. The resort can also host moving parties, starting on the lawn between the beach and pool and transitioning to the indoor space for an elevated multifaceted event experience. In-person yoga classes can be held for fun team building activities on the lawn as part of corporate events. For weddings, the lawn can serve as a gorgeous oceanfront ceremony and transition to the event space for a picture-perfect reception. “Our team will bring any event envisioned into reality with the opening of our special event space,” said General Manager Ann Durso. “We look forward to celebrating weddings, social events, meetings and more in this elegant venue with stunning views.” Event attendees can expect to delight in internationally inspired cuisine by Roí’s Executive Chef, Robert Corsetti as he will work one-on-one with event planners to curate unique culinary experiences. Guests can also look forward to indulging in seafood forward dishes utilizing locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. To begin the planning process, visit hillsborobeachresort.com and submit an RFP for event approval from the professional hotel staff. Town conditional use restrictions may apply for specific events. Photo credit: Hillsboro Beach Resort

Onicx Group, a Tampa-based private real estate firm, is pleased to announce it and Aries Capital’s joint venture in the acquisition of 83 acres of industrial land in Edgewater, Florida, where they will develop the Space Coast Industrial Park at Parktowne. Onicx Group and Aries Capital, which both have offices in Miami, FL, closed on the land for $4.15 million on July 1, 2022. The 1 million-square-foot Class A warehouse facility will cater to the underserved demand for industrial facilities in Volusia County, driven by the robust growth of the space vehicle launch industry along Florida’s Space Coast. Phase I consists of two buildings totaling 309,500 square feet. Building 1, which is 133,500 square feet, is slated to break ground in Q1 2023 with Building 2, consisting of 176,000 square feet, to follow thereafter. Anticipated completion of Phase I is Q1 2025. Both buildings will use tilt-wall panel construction. Building specs include: Building 1 24’ clear height 60’ deep speed bay, 48’ wide x 45’ deep typical column spacing High-bay LED lighting with motion sensors 60 mil TPO roof membrane ESFR sprinkler system (49) 14’ x 16’ drive-in doors 215 car parking spaces 1,600 amp, 3-phase main electric service Building 2 32’ clear height 60’ deep speed bay, 52’ wide x 53’-4”’ deep typical column spacing High-bay LED lighting with motion sensors 60 mil TPO roof membrane ESFR sprinkler system 52 overhead dock door positions equipped with 9’ x 10’ doors with bumpers Two 14’ x 16’ drive-in doors 26 trailer stalls and 175 car parking spaces 1,600 amp, 3-phase main electric service Onicx Group Director of Development Scott Claiborne led the site identification and development approval process in the transaction. Aries Capital’s Chairman & CEO Neil Freeman, Director of Acquisitions Matt Carney and Director of Capital Markets Brandon Perdeck spearheaded the land acquisition process and continue to leverage their industrial private equity practice to optimize transaction structure and financing. The project’s architect is Orlando, Florida-based commercial design firm C4 Architecture. There is an estimated $50 million in capital expense for phase one development. Onicx Group VP of Investments Arjun Choudhary said, “This strategic joint venture between Onicx and Aries Capital is a wonderful opportunity to build out an industrial real estate development platform concentrated in Florida. This partnership is the result of a productive and longstanding relationship that I have with Neil Freeman, who was my mentor at the Warrington College of Business at University of Florida.” “We have been studying the Space Coast for some time now, and we are excited to partner with Onicx to deliver much-needed Class A space, which will accommodate the needs of space and aerospace tenants that are moving to the area,” said Aries Capital Director of Acquisitions Matt Carney. “We are excited by the expansion of the space vehicle launch industry and we look forward to supporting its growth.” “We are excited that Space Coast Industrial Park at Parktowne is being developed by Onicx Group and Aries Capital. They have projected an estimated $50 million in capital expenditure in their Phase 1 development,” adds Team Volusia EDC President & CEO, Keith Norden, CEcD. “Small and medium sized companies are an increasing segment of our growing market, for industries like aviation, aerospace, and manufacturing. We always need product – new and redeveloped land and properties – so we can best advise recruitment prospects on what’s available.” Edgewater City Manager Glenn Irby welcomes the new project, and said, “Space Coast Industrial Park at Parktowne is a huge deal for Edgewater, and the latest development by Onicx Group is very exciting for us. As a staff, we look forward to working with them to make their future as bright as possible.” More on Onicx Group Onicx Group (“Onicx”), headquartered in Tampa, is an established multi-asset developer with focus in healthcare, multi-family, industrial, and mixed-use commercial real estate. With a long-standing focus in healthcare real estate and an unparalleled sector knowledge, Onicx is a prominent healthcare real estate developer and a trusted real estate partner for health systems and physician practices and other healthcare providers. To learn more, visit www.Onicx.com. More on Aries Capital Aries Capital is a diversified commercial real estate banking and investment firm headquartered in Chicago with offices in Miami and Los Angeles. Since the firm’s inception in 1991, the Aries team, led by Founder, Chairman and CEO Neil Freeman, has completed over $350mm of principal investment transactions and over $8.5bn of capital markets transactions nationally. Aries Capital Private Equity is a principal investment division of Aries Capital focused on the acquisition, operation and development of middle-market industrial and logistics assets nationally. Our private equity group leverages the firm’s position as both capital markets bankers and principal investors to source a wide funnel of unique and proprietary deal flow and capital solutions. Aries’ institutional approach and longstanding capital markets relationships create a competitive advantage with respect to sourcing, diligence, structuring and financing of middle-market transactions. To learn more, visit www.AriesCapital.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Onicx Group

Oasis Face Bar Miami is celebrating the holiday season in sultry Miami with a Holiday Glow Up Facial Soiree on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at their new location (5881 Sunset Dr, South Miami FL 33143), offering delicious lite bites, candy cane cocktails, vibrant holiday music, in-person discounted facials, facial-in-a-holiday-box gifting, discounted eyebrow waxing & tinting, eyelash tinting, exclusive in-store raffles & discounts, plus much more! Holiday soiree attendees can mingle amongst Miami’s finest beauty, fashion and lifestyle media, influencers and socialites while bringing in the holiday season with cheer at Oasis Face Bar Miami. Guests will receive from 20 to 50 percent off a variety of luxury skincare products from Oasis Face Bar during this epic gathering just in time for holiday season’s parties, dinners and shopping needs! Oasis Face Bar is an innovative, cost-friendly walk-in facial bar located in South Miami, providing skincare & beauty services for everyone without the hefty price. Oasis Face Bar offers a variety six, customized 30 to 90 minute targeted facials that are effective, quick and friendly. Facials range in pricing from $79 to $199, suiting a variety of budgets and skincare needs. Holiday soiree guests can receive up to 50 percent off select facials while mingling and enjoying complimentary champagne or holiday cocktails amidst festive holiday music. Whether you want to clear, soothe, smooth, hydrate or detox your face this holiday season, Oasis Face Bar offers a variety of facials and customizable add-ons for every budget and need. The gentlemen are also included– Oasis Face Bar offers a customized Men’s Facial that can be the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season! The most noteworthy facial at Oasis Face Bar includes the HydraFacial MD, which cleans, exfoliates, protects and moisturizes with a variety of additional add-ons available. “Beauty enthusiasts can also try our new innovative HydraFacial MD which Includes add-ons with LED light that offer anti-aging and pore minimizing benefits! Our customized and cost-effective facials come with a variety of add-ons including extractions, lymphatic drainage, facial massages, dermaplaning and much more,” said Ana Puente, owner of Oasis Face Bar Miami. Oasis Face Bar’s open concept allows fabulous groups to book the space and host epic facial parties for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, Quinces and much more. Oasis Face Bar Monthly Memberships will be exclusively discounted during this festive Holiday Glow Up Facial Soiree– the $25 initiation fee will be waived when guests sign up and join during the month of December. It doesn’t stop there– Three dedicant skin care lines sold in store only at Oasis Face Bar will be exclusively on sale during this holiday gathering– Get 20% OFF Cannuka Hemp & Honey Skincare, Vi Bond and Oasis Skin Bar’s namesake skincare brand. From cleansers to moisturizers, toners and eye creams– we’ve got numerous options to gift as a stocking stuffer this holiday season to a loved one or yourself. Oasis Face Bar is celebrating the holiday season in Miami with a holiday glow up facial soiree on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at their new location, offering delicious lite bites, candy cane cocktails, live holiday festive music, in-person facials, exclusive, in-store discounted holiday facial gifts and more! IN-STORE HOLIDAY SOIREE DISCOUNTS: - Get our Holiday Facial in a Gift Box for $40 PLUS a FREE $25 gift card that can be used on your next purchase - 50% OFF Select facials - Ask in store for more details - 20% OFF select skincare products sold in-store at Oasis Face Bar Miami - Purchase 2 or more skincare or facial products and get a FREE $25 gift card - 20% OFF $100 Oasis Face Bar Miami Gift Cards - 25% OFF our Platinum Hydrafacial - usually at $275, now for a Limited Time Only during our holiday soiree for $199 (Exclusions may apply; See in-store during the event for details.) - Facial Raffles for attendees - must attend/be in person to qualify/win. Rules apply. - Monthly facial membership raffles - must attend/be in person to qualify/win. Rules apply. - $25 initiation fee will be waived when you sign up for a monthly facial membership - Customized Facials with Dermaplaning starting at $40+ (terms apply; see in store for details) - Jelly, Sheet or Pore Mud Masks on sale - 10% OFF Fire & Ice Facial for a Limited Time (terms apply; see in store for details) - 30% OFF Brow wax/tweeze, chin wax, & more - 30% OFF Eyelash Tint DISCLAIMER: For a Limited Time only; Terms apply; see in store for details. Must be in store to get an exclusive discount offer. Conditions apply. For men and women alike in Miami who would like to RSVP for Oasis Face Bar’s Holiday Facial Glow Up Soiree, they can do so online on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oasis-face-bar-holiday-glow-up-facial-soiree-tickets-482618704537 Oasis Face Bar is open daily Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 5:30PM. To learn more about Oasis Face Bar Miami or to book a facial, visit OasisFaceBar.com or follow Oasis Face Bar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasisfacebarmiami With the luxury beauty skincare hashtag like #BuyYourSkinAdrink, how could you not want to treat your skin to a wonderful treatment that will truly cleanse, hydrate and replenish?! By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Oasis Face Bar Miami

Miami married power couple, Steven and Chelsea Roth, founders of the Sera Sera Club, a private, members-only lifestyle club located in the bubbling MiMo District of Miami, are making alternative wellness practices popular in Miami while also bringing together local creatives to embrace art, wellness and entertainment-focused projects and activations at their tropical oasis located in the Baywood Historic District in MiMo Miami. Licensed dentist turned hypnotherapist, Dr. Steven Roth, and fashion designer/event planner, Chelsea Roth, have aligned and pivoted their careers earlier this year after an increased demand for alternative wellness practices in a post COVID-19 pandemic world have come to the forefront with a variety of resources to overcome mental blocks and challenges via scientifically studied and documented alternative healing and wellness practices including hypnotherapy, Having moved to MiMo Miami in 2020 after living in Canada, fast forward to 2022 and they have created and designed a tropical oasis and forever home that has become a sanctuary of solitude and upliftment for many of Miami’s enlightened insiders and creatives alike. The property includes more than 10 lush indoor and outdoor spaces, offering a variety of relaxing tropical and bohemian go-to spaces for the wellness community in Miami to host a variety of programs, experiences, events, and retreats. This power couple has grown to dominate the wellness and alternative healing space as more Americans look outside of western medical and traditional pharmaceuticals to do inner mental work and expand their consciousness to the next level. “In turn, this is driving demand and popularity for proactive, scientifically studied mental wellness healing alternatives like hypnotherapy,” says Dr. Steven Roth, who is a licensed medical doctor and licensed hypnotherapist working with many of Miami’s locals to In an effort to make their home a sanctuary for the wellness and creative community, hypnotherapy is one of the many offerings they provide. Dr. Steven Roth is a licensed dentist turned medical hypnotherapist based in Miami with over 33 years of experience successfully practicing as a dentist and the past decade helping patients with medical hypnosis. As the founder and leading medical hypnotherapist of his own Miami-based practice–Elite Hypnotherapy–he specializes in treating people with anxiety, depression, infertility, chronic pain and disease via guided medical hypnosis. Chelsea is in her own right an accomplished event planner and fashion designer with budding creativity, offering a lady layer within her home in which she curates Balinese inspired women’s fashion collections as well as cultivates interior designs. “Over the last few years, we have fostered a creative fashion and wellness community here in Miami, which we are forever grateful for,” Roth said. Her digital e-commerce site merges wellness and fashion for the healing minds while satisfying all your bohemian fashion needs. Chelsea takes her design knowledge to create beautiful tablescapes in the over 10 indoor and outdoor tropical and lush spaces designed throughout the property, making it easy to understand how they developed the name, the Sera Sera Social Club. Other ways this power wellness couple uses their home includes hosting wellness retreats with cultivated organic culinary menus and top chefs. Whatever kind of decadent gathering you can imagine, Chelsea can create it. Beautiful wellness activations for a variety of aligned brands, public figures and organizations. From micro yoga retreats to meditation gatherings, to THC/CBD infused organic dinners as well as sound baths, set in this hidden tropical wellness oasis, they provide their friends and guests a variety of healing and therapeutic options. For the last two years, they have collaborated with local community members, friends and loved ones to host these varied events in their home, offering a true multi-dimensional calming oasis in Miami. MORE ON SERA SERA SOCIAL CLUB The Sera Sera Club is a private, members-only lifestyle club featuring lush interior spaces and tropical areas for workshops, events, and wellness activations where members can transport themselves into a blissful, palm tree oasis. With Sera Sera Social, find your club with us, always in joy. By ML Staff. Image Courtesy of Sera Sera Club

Toronto-based, sustainable, high-end, fashion brand, Dust of Gods, celebrated expanding its presence into the U.S. with a new BAO showroom grand opening in Miami during Miami Art Week 2022 in collaboration with Medellín street artist, animation creator and sculpture, Mactivo, this past weekend in the heart of Wynwood at 2238 NW 1st Place, Miami, Florida 33127. Founded and led by Phillip Spencley and Francis Paua, the new Dust of Gods BAO Showroom is the first of several with another showroom opening in New York City later this month, with even more expansion coming to North America in 2023. In addition, the BAO Showroom is debuting its global online e-commerce shop www.byappointmentonly.miami this week, just in time for the holidays, allowing stylish men and women around the world to purchase exclusive handmade Dust of God wearable art vintage jackets, shirts, and pants featuring grails, custom stitching, and iconic patchwork, designed by the fashion brand’s Creative Director, Antonio Tadrissi. Photography by Zig Bundy Model wearing Dust of God's jumpsuit and tank top in new Wynwood Miami BAO Showroom Dust of Gods offers upcycled, luxurious ‘one-of-one’ fashion pieces that are equally haute fashion and wearable art. “Creativity, art and sustainability are at the forefront of the Dust of God's brand and it's great that this new store is located in one of the top creative areas of the city,” said Tadrissi. From high-end vintage jackets, to hand-crafted pants and hoodies, Dust of Gods has made a name for itself globally as it promotes its up-cycle motto of creating more, consuming less, and uplifting the world with wearable art. “We love the fashion brand and are excited to grow our stores and its fashion presence across North America’s top metropolitan cities. These handmade fashion pieces are highly covetable, desired and we’re thrilled to share its wearable art with a larger audience in stores and online,” said Phillip Spencley. Celebrating the opening of this new Dust of Gods BAO retail store in Miami’s budding Wynwood arts district included top VIP fashion influencers, designers, artists, art lovers and other industry insiders and media members. Dust of God BAO Wynwood Showroom Model wearing Dust of God's vintage jacket at the new Wynwood Miami BAO Showroom Iconic Colombian street artist, Mactivo, collaborated with the BAO showroom to decorate its interiors with life sized graffiti paintings and sculptures hand painted by Mactivo himself. VIP guests enjoyed stunning fashion, live music from DJ Cardi, along with cocktails, lite bites and socializing with the fashion and art world’s industry insiders and innovators. Dust of Gods has earned enormous popularity in the global fashion industry after continuously being worn by the world’s top athletes, entertainers, models and celebrities including UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, DJ Alesso, and more. In fact, Dust of Gods recently collaborated with singer and songwriter, Jason Durulo, for a unique fashion Collection featuring custom denim jackets, graphic T-shirts, hoodies and even a chain lock necklace. Custom Dust of God’s x Mactivo Sculpture & Graffiti Wall Art More on Dust of Gods Dust of Gods by Antonio Tadrissi is a Toronto-based fashion brand creating truly unique, wearable art spearheaded by Creative Director & Designer, Antonio Tadrissi, who is a true multi-hyphenate— from design architect, to sculptor, tastemaker and entrepreneur, his diverse background has helped scale the fashion brand into a globally recognized sustainable fashion art brand. Each Dust of God's vintage jacket is hand-picked and crafted with each cut, styling, paint stroke, and embellishment, ultimately making it an intricate work of wearable art. Dust of Gods is about living out loud and adorning one’s style with personalized art that makes thought-provoking and powerful statements. To learn more, follow Dust of God's Miami on Instagram or shop online: www.byappointmentonly.miami & https://www.instagram.com/dustofgodsMIA Dust of Gods BAO Showroom Grand Opening By ML Staff. Photography by Zig Bundy

Spreading cheer just in time for the holiday season, non-profit organization Little Lighthouse Foundation, is set to host its 13th annual Holiday Toy & Meal Distribution on Saturday, December 17th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alongside community donations, the foundation has partnered with the legendary toy company Hasbro who has donated 6,000 toys. With over 2200 children of all ages signed up, Little Lighthouse Foundation is transforming the North Shore Youth Center into a winter wonderland with a christmas tree, life sized snowglobes, arts and crafts stations, photos with Santa Clause and more from 1:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m. The annual Little Lighthouse Toy Drive has become a staple in the South Florida Community, impacting children and their families for generations to come. Prior to the event on Friday December 16th, Little Lighthouse Foundation will be preparing for the toy drive at the Global Empowerment Mission Warehouse (GEM) with its dedicated team of volunteers.. Volunteers will sort through all donations while also preparing meal boxes and family necessity kits for underserved children and families in South Florida from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. To Volunteer for either event, guests can visit www.thelittlelighthouse.org or click this link to sign up for various opportunities. DRIVE DETALS Toy Drive Preparation: Friday, December 16th, 2022 Global Empowerment Mission Warehouse 1850 NW 84th Ave STE 100 Doral, FL 33126 Time: 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. Toy Drive & Meal Distribution: Friday, December 16th, 2022 North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd St Miami Beach, FL 33141 Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Media Contact: LLF@carmaconnected.com / (305) 438-9200 By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash