Sabal Development, an award-winning Miami-based builder and developer who specializes in luxury custom homes, sold a 433,422-square-foot (10.17-acre) parcel located at 8290 SW 120th Street in Miami, Florida for $24.5 million on March 23, 2022. The seller is Pascal Nicolai, founder and CEO of Sabal Development and Sabal Luxury Builder, and 8290 Partners. The buyer is Lennar Homes. No listing agents were involved in this off-market transaction. Sabal Development purchased the parcel for $6.3 million on January 26, 2015. Sabal originally requested to rezone the site to build 20 single-family homes in a community known as Veridian Grove. Following the new Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP), Sabal requested to rezone the site to permit 34 townhomes and 20 homes. “We are thrilled to sell this special 10-acre Miami parcel for $24.5 million to Lennar Homes, who will make our vision for the community come to life,” said Nicolai. As a custom home builder, Sabal Development works to understand the unique needs and lifestyles of its valued clients. Sabal Luxury Builder works with engineers, architects, and designers to fulfill each project from start to finish. Nicolai has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, with completed projects in Europe and the U.S. Sabal Development and Sabal Luxury Builder celebrated a tremendous year of sales in 2021, achieving over $130 million in custom-built home sales. More on Sabal Development Specializing in luxury custom homes, award-winning Sabal Development creates astonishing residences that introduce a new level of splendor and innovation to South Florida. Sabal brings together a comprehensive team of international architects and designers for each project to realize its singular vision. The firm works with an integrated construction company, Sabal Luxury Builder, to ensure each project is completed in a timely manner and meets the highest standards. Its projects always reflect the latest advances in technology and sustainability by featuring smart home technologies and responsibly sourced materials. For more information, visit https://sabalbuilder.com/, call (786) 870-4406, or email info@sabalbuilder.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Sabal Development

The Wolfsonian–Florida International University (FIU), located in the heart of the Art Deco District of Miami Beach, is showcasing a special art exhibit titled "Women's Work & Monkey Business." "Shimmering Feminism" in Girl Sewing: Revisiting a Painting by Doris Lee Early 20th-century female artists like Doris Lee not only portrayed a world with shifting gender norms, they also subtly subverted traditional views of women's work. New Music Miami ISCM Festival 2022 Select Wednesdays @ 7/7:30pm For low-key, high-culture musical experiences, catch upcoming performances from a talented lineup of clarinetists, percussionists, ensembles, and student composers. King Kong Sunday, April 3 @ 4pm (tour) + 5pm (film) The biggest, baddest, and first-ever kaiju makes a rare return to the silver screen! Don't miss the 1933 masterpiece that introduced Kong, the giant ape who squashed New York. Aerial Vision: Closing April 24 If you can't explore our skyscraper and airplane-inspired exhibition during the pre-film tour on April 3, there's still a month left to check out the show. Video Spotlight A story to know: During the Second World War, 855 African American servicewomen formed the 6888th Central Post Directory Battalion, the war's only Black women's army corps unit stationed in Europe, and made possible the active chain of communication between fighting soldiers and their loved ones back home. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of The Wolfsonian Museum

A crystal ball heralds its arrival. Mysterious and fascinating, the magical globe is the gift the digital avatar of Alessandro Michele, Gucci's Creative Director, offers Wagmi-san, world renowned digital artisan who has invited the designer -- already on a journey towards new paradigms and forms of creativity-- to his virtual shop in New Tokyo. We cannot resist using the lexicon of fairy tales to describe ‘10KTF Gucci Grail’, the new initiative happening in Vault’s experimental space. In collaboration with digital accessory shop 10KTF, Gucci has created ad hoc digital outfits designed by Alessandro Michele and created by Wagmi-san to dress PFPs from eleven selected NFT collections including Bored Ape, World of Women, Cool Cats and many others. The “PFP” acronym stands for ‘Picture For Proof’, a NFT version of a profile photo, used by collectors both as their portrait and as extreme expressions of artistic and technological talent. The encounter between Wagmi-san and Alessandro Michele generates two custom Gucci looks, available in different colors, inspired respectively by the Aria and Love Parade collections, for those who aspire to express their individuality through fashion in the parallel digital worlds. The House is already present in the realm of NFTs, the 'Non-Fungible Tokens' that have transformed our experience of art, sublimating it into immaterial digital works. Acquiring personalised virtual garments also involves several steps, not unlike the actual process of securing a designer creation (which requires several fittings). Over the past few days, the crystal ball has been accessible to three groups of people – those who already own a PFP; those who are members of the Gucci Vault community on the Discord server, and those who already ‘inhabit’ New Tokyo, where artisan Wagmi-san lives. Those who redeemed their crystal ball were able to choose between the different Gucci looks artfully tailored by Wagmi-san and receive their customized digital avatar. With only a limited number of users involved, this project has the feel of a unique work: “10KTF Gucci Grail” not only highlights the individuality of each person, but it also unveils the huge, spectacular potential of virtual realities, enabling us to design a digital identity in an alternative world. To be dressed for the metaverse is to have another self that Vault allows us to generate through the codes of Gucci. Discover more about Gucci at www.gucci.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gucci

First introduced in the Spring/Summer 2022 women’s ready-to-wear collection, the Sprint Runner is created in myriad iterations for the new season. Classic in all-white, all-black and black and white leather, the sneaker is also available in canvas variations in bone, navy and red. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Alexander McQueen

Miami-based Limestone Asset Management sold/closed on a 19,845-square-foot Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) property in Pinecrest, Florida for $5.5 million on March 30, 2022. The 2,193-square-foot building is located at 9690 S Dixie Highway, Miami, FL, 33156. Limestone Asset Management invests in and acquires real estate properties over all asset classes throughout North America. Joseph Sanz with Orion Real Estate Group represented the seller, Limestone KFC Miami, LLC. The buyer is Maestra Dadeland, LLC. Limestone Asset Management purchased the property eight years ago for $960,000. The sale price with a gain of $4.54 million reflects a 470% increase in property value. The buyer plans to transform the Pinecrest area and build a large mixed-use project on the site as well as multiple adjacent sites. “This is a unique opportunity for us to sell this property for a price that likely won’t come around again for a long time.” said Ibrahim Al-Rashid, chairman of Limestone Asset Management. “It’s rare to have such a perfect match for both the seller and buyer. We are extremely pleased with this sale in today’s market.” Limestone Asset Management is an affiliate of Orion Real Estate Group, its joint venture partner in the deal. Limestone Asset Management uses Orion Real Estate Group's expertise to complete all of its North America-based transactions. About Limestone Asset Management: Miami-based Limestone Asset Management was founded in 2010 and invests in and acquires real estate properties over all asset classes throughout North America. For more information, visit https://orionmiami.com/our-affiliates/. About Orion Real Estate Group: Orion Real Estate Group provides commercial real estate services to investment clients around the world. Since its founding in 1978, the firm has been involved in more than $4 billion in transactions and holds a portfolio exceeding $800 million. Its headquarters are located at 200 S. Biscayne Blvd, 7th floor, Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit https://orionmiami.com/ or call (305) 278-8400 or 1-888-255-4502. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash

Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach will once again host Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s 11th Annual “Claws for Kids” in memory of Judy Kramer. The in-person fundraising brunch will take place on Tuesday, May 3, kicking off with a cocktail reception at 11 a.m., followed by brunch at noon. Guests will enjoy delicious stone crabs and other signature menu items without the wait. Olga Guilarte and Lisa Mendelson are graciously co-chairing this year’s event. “Claws for Kids” is held in memory of Judy Kramer, a longtime Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Board member, who helped create the event and chaired it since inception until her passing in February 2021. Proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s many positive programs, including after school programs, homework assistance, computer training, social skills, dance, arts & crafts, professional mentoring, and summer and athletic programs. “It’s an honor to hold the 11th Annual ‘Claws for Kids’ in memory of Judy Kramer who helped create this event and chaired it since its inception,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “We look forward to seeing everyone back in person and enjoying Joe’s famous stone crabs while raising funds to benefit the Club’s many positive programs.” Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade supporters who cannot attend the event can still enjoy Joe’s famous stone crabs at home or on a date of their choice with the purchase of a gift card, just in time for Mother’s Day. To participate, guests must purchase sponsorship gift cards on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s website to benefit “Claws for Kids.” “Claws for Kids” sponsorship opportunities are available and range from $500 to $30,000. Individual tickets are available to purchase for $325. To purchase sponsorships, please visit https://bit.ly/ClawsForKids22. For more information, please contact Rhia Hunter at (305) 446-9910 ext. 30, or via email at rhunter@bgcmia.org. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade

Do not miss the following events at Miami Beach Botanical Garden, from poetry to horticultural therapy. Poetry in Pajamas Saturday • April 2 • 6pm-8:30pm Join us for our 5th annual “Poetry in Pajamas" -- a free event providing an open mic for children of all ages. Under a sparkling crescent moon, brothers Sam and Simon, along with new co-host Aria will be hosting this star studded event. Kids recite their favorite poem, published or original, in front of an audience of pajama clad peers. In addition to the poetry, enjoy live performances by Afrobeta, an interactive art station by Dale Zine, pizza for sale by Simply Good Pizza, and many more special surprises. We can't wait to see you! Please RSVP here. SECOND SATURDAY SEMINAR Horticulture Therapy Saturday • April 9 • 10am-11:30pm Marcia Bartczak of GreenThread HT will explain how to improve health, healing, and wellness through horticultural therapy. Researchers from many different areas study the effect that plants have on human well-being and improved quality of life. Research focuses on the psychological, sociological, physiological, economic, and environmental effects of plants on people. Join us after the seminar for a hands on portion in the nursery. Free but please RSVP here. FREE PERFORMANCE Dance NOW! presents Short Stories in the Garden with the South Beach Chamber Ensemble Sunday • April 10 • 4:30pm and 6pm The Miami Beach Botanical Garden becomes the stage for this open air performance, with stories inspired by the bucolic poetry of the nineteenth century Italian poet Giovanni Pascoli. Actor Susie Taylor will bring the poems to life, danced by DNM to the lyrical music of contemporary composer Mark Carlson. Stroll through the Garden, following the performers in an unforgettable journey of spoken word, dance and music. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here. NEW EXHIBITION Tree Huggers and Nests: The Art of Evelyn Politzer April 13 – May 29 More than a cultural event, this exhibition is a call to action showing the need to defend and create measures to protect the planet’s natural reserves, particularly the Everglades in Florida. Evelyn Politzer’s work pays an homage to the Everglades. The use of organic materials produces changes or mutations, that gradually blend within nature, making the viewer aware of the beauty of our environment. Both exhibitions take place outdoors in the Garden. In assembling the tree branches for the nests and drawing together lines of threads and wool, Evelyn, like a storyteller, creates a narrative of disappearance and survival. Each Nest tells the story of an endangered bird, and each Tree Hugger is a call for unity, action and transformation. The use of colors, form, space, as well as the use of various materials in the work of Evelyn Politzer, shows how fully aware the artist is of art’s social responsibility. Preservation is the only way to recover what is still left, therefore the artist offers us an ethical reflection and a utopian model about the possibilities of dialogue between humans and nature. NEW EXHIBITION Native Orchids of South Florida: The Photography of Drew Mullin April 19 – May 29 Florida is home to 106 native species of orchids, of which 77 are considered either endangered or threatened by the State of Florida due to habitat destruction and poaching. This exhibition by the Garden's Orchid Specialist and Photographer Drew Mullin is a collection of photos taken in various parts of the everglades over the last 15 years, and brings awareness to these threatened orchids by showcasing their beauty in their natural habitat. In celebration of Earth Month, the Garden is delighted to host such a meaningful and optimistic survey through photographs that are works of art on their own. FREE & FAMILY FRIENDLY Earth Day Celebration Thursday • April 21 • 6pm–9pm Join us for our annual Earth Day Celebration at the garden! We've got a great schedule of events: 6PM - VINYASA FLOW YOGA Align with nature as Franci leads a gentle class (bring your mat) 7:30PM - SAVING THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR This short film presents the efforts being taken to protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor, a statewide network of public preserves and private working lands, that works to balance Florida’s rapid growth with the green infrastructure that supports all Floridians. NATIVE PLANT GIVEAWAY: One free plant per person while they last COMPOSTING: Pick up a free bag of organic Garden compost BEEKEEPING: Sample honey from the Garden’s hives SUSTAINABILITY: Learn about City of Miami Beach initiatives PELICAN SEABIRD STATION: Learn all about their Florida bird rescue PURA VIDA MIAMI: Kombucha samples BOTANICAL BAR: New signature cocktails & light vegetarian bites ART EXHIBITION OPENINGS: Tree Huggers and Nests: The Art of Evelyn Politzer Native Orchids of South Florida: The Photography of Drew Mullin Please RSVP here. A Look Back at the First Earth Day By Kaveri Marathe, Green Your Scene contributor Today it’s the largest secular civic event in the world but it all started with one pioneering senator from Wisconsin in 1970. We’re talking about Earth Day. Celebrated every April 22 (Miami Beach Botanical Garden will host its annual celebration on April 21) Earth Day began as a call to action to stop the degradation of our water, air, and land. Elected in 1962, Senator Gaylord Nelson had a deep love of nature, having grown up along the pristine waters of Clear Lake, Wisconsin. But by the late 1960s, he found that his constituents were frustrated with underfunded green spaces and growing pollution. Throughout the 60s, major environmental disasters across the country, such as the burning of the Cuyahoga River in Ohio, an oil spill in Santa Barbara (still the third largest in U.S. history) and several nuclear disasters, were raising environmental awareness generally. The decade also saw a reaction to citizens’ growing concern with the founding of the World Wildlife Fund, Environmental Defense Fund and the publication of Silent Spring. But while much of the reaction over the decade was citizen-led, little action had been taken on the federal level to conserve nature or protect the environment. Inspired by the sit-ins during the Vietnam War, Senator Nelson conceived of Earth Day as an event to galvanize youth on college campuses across the country to take up the environmental movement and drive more lasting change. Little did he know just how successful his event would be. Held on April 22, 1970 – a day chosen to maximize student attendance on campuses – the first Earth Day saw rallies in cities across the U.S., from Los Angeles to New York with thousands of attendees nationwide. The event has remained highly successful, expanding globally in the 1990s. Earth Day’s true success has been not only raising awareness and bringing people together around the environmental movement, it has also led those citizens to demand legislation for lasting environmental protection. By the end of 1970, President Richard Nixon had signed an executive order creating the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA. By the end of the decade, more than 20 environmental laws were signed by Congress, including the Clean Air Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. As we again find ourselves facing daunting environmental issues around the world, it helps to remember that when we come together, we can find solutions to even our greatest challenges. And it all starts with one person – maybe it’s you! GARDEN AFTER DARK Negroni's Trio with Rose Max & Ramatis Friday • April 29 • 7pm-10pm The April 29 edition of Garden After Dark brings together two musical forces to celebrate the music of an icon: Antonio Carlos Jobim. Negoni’s Trio, a Latin jazz power group, invites the award-winning duo Rose Max & Ramatis Moraes for a special night of Brazilian classics. Negroni's Trio is a Latin Grammy® nominated jazz piano trio founded by composer, pianist, instructor, and arranger José Negroni. The trio features his son Nomar Negroni, a Berklee College of Music graduate, on drums. Together they have played in major jazz festivals around the world and multiple times at the famed Blue Note in New York City. Since moving to Miami from Rio de Janeiro in 1993, singer Rose Max and guitarist Ramatis Moraes have built a stellar career and won multiple Miami New Times “Best of Miami” awards. This incredibly versatile duo performs various styles of Brazilian music including bossa nova, jazz, MPB (Brazilian Popular Music), choro, samba and more. They perform solo, as a duo, in various band formations, jazz big band and even with symphony orchestras. In 2013 Rose Max and Ramatis were featured guests on the CD “Bossa Nova Sinfónico,” recorded with the National Symphonic Orchestra of Costa Rica. The track “Abertura Jobiniana” earned a Latin Grammy® nomination for Best Original Classic Music. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Our Botanical Bar will be serving light bites and cocktails -- no outside food or beverages please. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair. $35 non-members, $25 members (members call for code) • Buy tix here. EXHIBITION EXTENDED Five Contemporary Quilt Artists This exhibition featuring the quilts of Kristin Beck, Susan DiBartolo, Isabella Elias, Deborah Krajkowski and Charlotte Noll has been extended through April 16 -- please stop by the Butterfly Gallery when you visit the Garden. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Miami Beach Garden

Gucci dressed the host and select nominees and presenters for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Host Trevor Noah wore a Gucci mauve pink silk faille double breasted peak lapel evening jacket with black pants, white dress shirt, black grosgrain bowtie and black patent leather lace-ups. Trevor Noah wore a Gucci navy blue silk jacquard Horsebit print double breasted black satin peak lapel evening jacket with black wool mohair pants, white dress shirt, black grosgrain bowtie and black patent leather lace-ups. Winner for Best Alternative Music Album, St. Vincent wore Gucci Love Parade look 77 pink all-over sequin embroidered silk teardrop neckline gown with wide long sleeves, silk embroidered details and pink organza ruffle trimmed hem and cuffs. She completed her look with beige net stockings, natural python printed leather high heel platform sandals and a gold metallic leather clutch with tiger head closure. Nominee for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist FINNEAS wore Gucci Love Parade look 101 violet grey satin double breasted peak lapel suit with a black poplin shirt with white contrast collar, grey wool vest, white leather boots and oversized flower brooch. Presenter Jared Leto wore Exquisite Gucci look 82 black lace shirt with black gabardine pants, black and brown multicolor curly shearling coat with natural shearling details and white leather boots. He completed his look with black acetate aviator sunglasses. Winner for Song of the Year, Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song and Nominee for Record of the Year as part of Silk Sonic, Anderson .Paak wore a Gucci dark teal velvet double breasted peak lapel suit with a pale pink silk shirt and brown leather loafers. For further information, please contact: Allie Grandjean allie.grandjean@Gucci.com 212. 379.8593 By ML Staff. Images courtesy of GUCCI Annual Grammy Award

J. Milton and Associates, Miami’s premier real estate development firm is pleased to announce that Reflections, a new luxury rental community located in East Little Havana, is due to open its doors mid-May 2021. As the newest apartment community in Little Havana, Reflections is centrally located on the south side of the Miami River and is in close proximity to Marlins Park, Brickell, Downtown, the Design District, and Miami Beach. Located at 1000 NW 7th Street Miami, FL 33136, Reflections offers 141 luxury apartment units with one-, two-, and three- bedroom floor plans available. The apartments range in size from 889 to 1,400 square feet. Each apartment will be equipped with modern finishes including Italian kitchens, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, porcelain tile throughout, spacious private balconies, and walk-in closets. Residents of Reflections will be able to enjoy community amenities including a resort-style heated pool and jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, kid’s playroom, bark park, clubhouse with billiards area and game room, business center, conference room, and rentable flex work offices. Reflections will be managed by United Property Management, one of South Florida’s largest privately held management firms, managing over 9,000 apartments units. UPM strives to provide affordable luxury housing to meet the needs of South Florida’s growing population. UPM is one of the most reputable management firms in all of South Florida. “We are excited to bring this luxury rental community to life and we look forward to welcoming all of our new residents,” said Alex Fiallo, manager of Reflections. Apartments will begin leasing on May 13th, 2021. For more information about Reflections, please visit www.reflectionsrentals.com or call 305-995-0405. More on Developer J. Milton & Associates J. Milton & Associates is more than just a real estate development company, it is a family business. It has contributed to the transformation of the South Florida skyline by developing a broad definition of high-quality residential design and construction projects, at many economic levels. J. Milton & Associates’ corporate headquarters is located at 3211 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Suite 301 in Coral Gables, FL. For more information, call 305-460-6300 or visit www.j-milton.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of J. Milton & Associates

Miles from beach breezes, amid the jangle of Miami traffic and office complexes, an oasis of calm beckons visitors to an Ayurveda Florida experience beyond the temporary relief brought by a day stretched on white sand or inside a spa. At Sai Ayurvedic College and Ayurvedic Wellness Center, clients enter an office on the second floor of a medical building. Inside, a hush greets them in the small lobby full of cushioned rattan sofas. Colorful Indian tapestries grace the walls, and a statue of the Hindu god Ganesh greets them as they move further inside. They arrive with ailments that include everything from diabetes to arthritis to gastrointestinal disturbances. Many are seeking an alternative path to better health, sometimes following an unsatisfying trip to a regular medical practitioner and dissatisfaction with prescription drugs and their side effects. Recommendations at Sai Ayurvedic College will more likely include detoxification procedures and massages, eye baths, the application of medicated oils and powders to the nasal passages, herbal and clinical nutritional protocols, and exercise recommendations in line with one’s personal makeup, or dosha. “We suggest measures of recovery that promote optimal levels of health,” says William Courson, the dean of academic affairs and institutional development and one of several practitioners and teachers at the college and center. As yoga has exploded in popularity in mainstream Western society in recent years, so, too, is its sister practice of Ayurveda rising in familiarity – helped, in part, by the writings of Deepak Chopra and features on “The Dr. Oz Show.” Dating back to India around 5,000 years or more, Ayurveda – which means “science of life” in the ancient language of Sanskrit – is a holistic preventive medicine and healing system that focuses on individuals’ mind, body and spirit. The Ayurveda Florida center was started in 2006 by former banker Cookie Tello after her doctors couldn’t fix her frustrating sciatic problem. The experience set her on course to take up a new profession, studying Ayurveda for two years in Seattle and a month in India before returning to South Florida, where she opened the region’s first Ayurvedic center and college. Certified by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, it is now one of several centers throughout the state. While practitioners don’t reject all prescription drugs and other forms of Western medicine, according to Courson, they go beyond its preoccupation with disease management and instead focus on the underlying root of a person’s lifestyle imbalances or stressors. It is those imbalances that typically manifest themselves in the body in the form of pain or illness, he adds. “I let them do the talking,” Courson says of clients. “I get the impression very often that I’m the first health care practitioner who’s allowed them to tell their story.” To determine his course of treatment for clients during a one-hour consultation, Courson observes them the moment they walk through the door in order to assess their dominant dosha. The three doshas of Ayurveda – vata, pitta and kapha – represent bodily humors that comprise a person’s overall constitution. While most people have elements of all three doshas, usually one is more dominant than the others, Courson explains. People who are vata tend to be tall and thin, extremely active and erratic, averse to cold temperatures, and open to change, Courson elaborates. A balanced vata person is creative and energetic; an unbalanced vata is anxiety-ridden and may have difficulty sleeping. The pitta dosha is strong in people who are muscular and of average height, smart and determined. In balance, a pitta is a strong leader; out of balance, a pitta is aggressive and prone to dominance. Kapha people tend to be heavier in build, with round-bodies and stable dispositions. In balance, they are calm, sweet and attuned to their five senses; out of balance, they are prone to sluggishness and weight gain. When Courson consults with clients, he asks questions about that person and their family history before he conducts a physical assessment – “May I see your tongue, please?” – and reads the client’s pulse. Depending upon the client’s dominant dosha, Courson will suggest a particular mix of oils for an hour-long abhyanga detox massage, as well as prescribe herbs available for sale in the office and print out a list of foods compatible with your dosha. The abhyanga session takes place in a side massage room. The walls are lined with bamboo matting and draped tapestries hang from the ceiling. Soft music plays as licensed massage therapist Patricia Sanchez, who is trained in Ayurvedic treatment modalities, pours warm oils onto the small of the client’s bare back. For the next hour, she presses deeply into the back, shoulders, arms and legs, slathering on more oil in patterns meant to stimulate circulation and flush toxins out of the lymph system. At the end, the client rises from the massage table, smelling mildly of peanuts, but with skin soft as pillows and muscles tingling with relaxation – every kink kneaded out of them by Sanchez’s strong hands. Waiting in the lobby is her next client and one of the college’s students, 51-year-old Peggie Collins. A sergeant with the Miami-Dade Police Department, Collins was looking for an alternative career to pursue following her impending retirement. “It’s time to do something different,” she says. Already a licensed massage therapist, Collins wanted to deepen her practice. She learned about the center on the Internet and talked with its founder, Cookie Tello. She came away feeling she had found an avenue that transcended her previous studies. Collins has used some of the herbal treatments to soothe her own sore throat and muscle pain, and has applied medicated oils and massages to her father, who recently suffered a stroke. “His balance and strength is improving,” Collins says. At the moment, though, it’s time for some pampering. With Sanchez beckoning, Collins heads to the massage room for her massage. “The therapist has to take care of herself,” Collins says. By Saundra Amrhein. Image courtesy of jangle of Miami. Special thanks to Visitflorida.org for article republishing.

Get to know Miami in "eco-style". There are many attractions and activities that allow you to discover Miami while protecting the environment. Citi Bike Miami’s bike sharing program provides 2,000 bikes throughout Miami and Miami Beach. Citi Bike Miami Meanwhile, Citi Bike Miami bike sharing and rental program provides access to nearly 2,000 bikes at 160 locations throughout Miami and Miami Beach, including South Beach’s Art Deco District and the Wynwood Art District. Biking Event On the last Friday of each month, Miami Critical Mass is a bicycling event that gathers hundreds of cyclists together to explore Miami neighborhoods en masse. Scooters About 300 dockless electric scooters are now being tested throughout downtown Miami and Coconut Grove, with Bird, Bolt, Jump, Lime, Lyft and Spin providing scooter-sharing services for a quick, fun transportation alternative. Metrorail Miami has a 25-mile elevated rail system called the Metrorail that connects Miami International Airport with downtown Miami and stretch south to South Miami. Tickets can be purchased at stations or on an EASY Pay smart phone application. Within downtown Miami, the Metromover is a free public transportation service that loops through the city and connects to Metrorail and an extensive Metrobus system. Trolleys The cities of Miami, Miami Beach and Coral Gables run free trolley services between popular areas, with Metrorail and Metromover connections. Cars and Trains Both Lyft and Uber operate throughout Miami-Dade County. To travel throughout South Florida, Brightline is a new, high-speed train that provides service between West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, with future plans to connect to Orlando. Its Brightline Virgin MiamiCentral Station in downtown Miami has its own food hall and is close to Perez Art Museum Miami, the Frost Science Museum and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, as well as the main hub for the Metrorail and Metromover. More tips For other tips getting to and from Miami International Airport or using Miami MetroBus and public transportation, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau offers an online guide here. ECO-FRIENDLY LODGING 1 Hotel Electric car charging stations, shower timers, organic bedding, reclaimed wood walls and antibiotic-free meat at the on-site Tom Colicchio restaurant make the LEED Silver-Certified 1 Hotel in South Beach a favorite among eco-minded travelers. Hotel Beaux Arts Also at the luxury end, Hotel Beaux Arts inside the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami is part of the Florida Green Lodging Program, recognized for its water recycling system, energy-saving room thermostats and liquid food composter that converts banquet food into nutrient-rich grey water. Palms Hotel The Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach organizes three-hour beach cleanups every three months and keeps a no-straw policy on the beach. Hampton Inn The affordable 221-room Hampton Inn Miami Brickell is a LEED Silver-Certified property with electric vehicle charging stations, low-flow showers, a cistern for harvesting rainwater and xeriscaping. Oleta River State Park Off-the-grid overnight stays are available in one of Oleta River State Park’s rustic cabins, which are equipped with a double bed and bunk bed. There is an outdoor grill and fire area, as well as picnic tables and a shared bathroom with showers. VOLUNTOURISM Baynanza The annual Baynanza celebrates Biscayne Bay as one of South Florida’s most important ecological systems, with a 24-hour cleanup as part of the activities every April. VolunteerCleanUp, founded by a local couple, is a platform that connects volunteers to teams and events cleaning up Miami’s shorelines every weekend. The Biscayne Nature Center on Key Biscayne also hosts monthly beach clean-up and restoration days. HandsOn Miami HandsOn Miami is a local nonprofit that connects would-be helpers with organizations that need them for planting gardens, painting buildings, tutoring children and more. Lotus House, a refuge for homeless women and children, offers opportunities to sponsor a meal, volunteer with kids or help with yoga and fitness classes. By Jodi Mailander Farrell. Image courtesy of Miami Beach. Special thanks to Visitflorida.org for this story reprint. Special thanks to Brenden Kids for animation/gif. Brenden Kids. Breden's products are carefully designed, made of high-quality materials and manufactured that are also socially and environmentally responsible.

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