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Miami Marriot in Biscayne shows their love for South Florida with New Mural

by Maitane Orue August 24, 2023
written by Maitane Orue

The Marriot located at Biscayne Bay in Miami added a mural, “Natura Sound”, to its hotel. The mural was created by Miami artist Nate Dee and depicts Florida’s ecosystem and wildlife. Julissa Kepner, Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay General Manager talked about the mural for the guests, “we want the guests to find the mural as a place to photograph themselves in front of, as a place to brighten their day, and as a place to remind them of all the uniqueness Miami has to offer.” The mural also encompasses the style of the Wynwood staple of murals. 

 

Dee being a Miami Native and having knowledge of the landscape made him a perfect candidate to paint this special mural. “I felt he would bring the vision to life in a bright and fun way to mirror our new hotel positioning of being on the waterfront,” Kepner said. Natura Sound’s bright colors definitely bring the pop of color and the vibe of the bay.

 

Dee felt that it made sense to highlight Florida’s diverse wildlife and ecosystem because of things that are important to him in his work. “One of the things that is very important in my work is the idea of sustainability, wildlife, the idea that we are here as stewards to the planet and we should take care of it,” Dee says.. Dee also says the location was impeccable because they were right next to an ecosystem so there was a definite connection. 

 

Kepner says this mural shows South Florida’s landscape in a more engaging way. “It represents our deep-rooted connections to our surrounding and important environment and the ecological treasures you may find,” Kepner explains about what it represents. 

 

The mural is the signature of this Marriot, it shows everything local, “that’s all local plant life, aquatic plants, aquatic animals,” Dee says. 

 

Marriot wants their guests to take advantage of the mural not only to photograph but also to remind them of the uniqueness of South Florida. “It allows our guests to connect with the natural surrounding beauty they will find during their stay,” Kepner says. 

 

Through all these ecological perspectives the Marriott has also been actively implementing sustainability in their everyday operations. In the guestrooms, they have, “High-quality LED lighting is provided to reduce energy usage, reduce glare, approximate natural light, reduce maintenance cost and lower materials and resources inputs,” Kepner says. Other ways they have been eco-friendly is, “ implementing Low-flow plumbing fixtures result in 30% indoor water savings. An emphasis on healthy materials verified as low-emissions/non-toxic. Renewable Energy Credits were purchased to offset five years of electricity use of the project to encourage the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.”

This new mural encompasses South Florida’s beauty seen through nature.



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New HBO Max series “Full Circle” shows a Different Side of New York

by Maitane Orue July 27, 2023
written by Maitane Orue

“Full Circle” comes to tell a story about how there’s a domino effect in everything you do. The actions you take effect not only you, but affect other people. With renowned actors like Timothy Olyphant and Claire Danes, to name a few, and some new faces, it has an excellent mix for the show. Steven Soderbergh directed the show, Zazie Beats, who plays Mel Harmony, said that she took the role of Mel because Soderbergh was directing it. “He works so quickly. He directs and operates as well, so he’s very much a part of the scene. That’s pretty unusual because most of the time directors are sitting at a monitor or in a different room, but he’s right there,” Olyphant, who plays Derek Browne, says about Soderbergh’s different way of directing. The series takes place in New York City, where everything seems possible. Actor Jharell Jerome, who plays Aked, goes into detail on how Soderbergh went to great lengths to make this series as authentic as possible in New York and also showcasing the Guyanese culture. “They definitely involved a lot of Guyanese consultants and actors. Instead of just talking about Guyana, they actually went and shot in Guayana, and so just bringing that authenticity to it helps,” Jerome said about giving an authentic Guaynese portrayal. When a kidnapping goes wrong, a powerful Guyanese family, a celebrity chef, and a disobedient detective all become tangled in a web of lies and secrets in this series.

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Miami’s Wellness Hub, Pura Vida

by Maitane Orue July 24, 2023
written by Maitane Orue

In the front of the modern Miami Design District sits a tropical-themed cafe called Pura Vida. Pura Vida welcomes you with a lavish tropical and blue-themed setting, with green plants at every corner and wooden decor. Pura Vida, which means “pure life” in English, gives the saying a meaning not only with the decor but the dishes served and the excellent customer service the cafe provides. 



Omer and Jennifer Horev created Pura Vida as an extension of their own menu at home and a mix of their travels. As a former real estate agent Omer has knowledge of the South Florida market and knows what investments are in line with what Pura Vida is and Jennifer has helped him with a recreated menu for all to enjoy. They strive to use local and organic ingredients and high-quality proteins to feed all of South Florida. With a variety of food, they have become a hub for the wellness community. 

The cafe has not stopped growing and has become a way of life. Their menu is filled with healthy dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner so people can go anytime they please and have the option of vegan or gluten-free meals. In addition to food, they also sell smoothies that can help with the South Florida heat.

Pura Vida is not only a cafe but also helps many Floridians with careers. They are also super conscious of being eco-friendly which goes perfectly on brand with their aesthetic. They do their part by composting food waste, donating soil to farms located in Miami and partnering up with organizations to plan Beach cleanups. 

 

Pura Vida has expanded all over South Florida with 14 locations including Doral and Miami Design District. Pura Vida also expanded overseas to Qatar, with its debut on November 2023.

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Captain Morgan and Vita Coco Teaming Up with Sean Paul to bring Tropical Vibes to the U.S.

by Maitane Orue June 24, 2023
written by Maitane Orue

Captain Morgan is taking over the US with their first-ever tour, Tropical Takeover Tour. This tour is made to introduce the tropical flavor of Captain Morgans’s new Vita Coco, with three flavors to make you feel like you’re in the tropics.

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Miami Swim Week Kittenish Takes the Runway

by Maitane Orue June 16, 2023
written by Maitane Orue

Jesse Jame’s Decker apparel brand, Kittenish, took over the Paraiso Miami Beach pavilion, on June 9 for Miami Swim Week day two.

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Exclusive Eva Longoria, DeVon Franklin and Cast Talk About Flamin’ Hot [VIDEO]

by Maitane Orue June 13, 2023
written by Maitane Orue

The film Flamin’ Hot directed by Eva Longoria and produced by DeVon Franklin follows Richard Montañez on his life journey, showcasing his “American dream” come true. 

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Afro Nation Day 2 Takes Over Miami

by Maitane Orue June 5, 2023
written by Maitane Orue

African Beats took over loanDepot Park on May 28th, day two of Afro Nation. 

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Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes to NYC

by Maitane Orue May 23, 2023
written by Maitane Orue

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter The Exhibition came to life on May 19th at Herald Square in New York City. 

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Miami Race Weekend

by Maitane Orue May 13, 2023
written by Maitane Orue

Last Sunday, which was Miami Race Day, the SLS Hotel on South Beach partnering with Off Grid, hosted a viewing party at their very own Hyde Beach.

Off Grid is a hospitality idea by event producer Peter Klein, which made its debut for Miami Race Weekend. 

The viewing party had a DJ, two bars, some pop-up shops and right in the middle a bright red Alfa Romeo which went in theme with the big screen where the Formula 1 race was being watched. Hyde Beach was the perfect setting, with the hot Miami weather people were seen in the pool or lounging by it enjoying the race.

 

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 Outdoors there was the outside bar where people were talking and watching the race on a smaller screen. There was a grill where they were cooking some food and other smaller shops. There was a swimwear shop where there were sunglasses, hats and other accessories for a beach day. 

The DJ set the mood by playing some electronic music and people were enjoying themselves by dancing and celebrating race day. As the day went on more people were filing in to celebrate the wins for the night. 

That night it was the official after-party for Alfa Romeo where exclusive guests were attending.

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The Biltmore Hosts the Second Annual Maestro Cares Golf Tournament

by Maitane Orue May 13, 2023
written by Maitane Orue

The Biltmore Hotel located in Coral Gables hosted the annual Maestro Cares Foundation Golf Tournament.

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