FROM THE EDITOR
If you’ve ever had doubt that the future is here, look around. Miami-Dade has grown up and is poised for rapid—but conscious—change across sectors. With that in mind, we have devoted this issue of Aventura to the future and all the innovation it will bring. Let’s start with technology. South Florida is experiencing a tech boom to the tune of $1 trillion in investment, and Miami is at the epicenter of it. Tech giants like Spotify and Microsoft are opening offices here. Startups are coming out of the ground or incubating in our backyard. The creativity and innovation being generated in our communities is off the charts. As Jared Shapiro of The Tag Experience says, “Every day, sometimes multiple times a day, a big, massive deal is announced.” Whether you’re a venture capitalist or a small business owner, you’ll want to pay attention. Start by reading “Tech Town” on page 56. Change also is happening in the art world, where NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are gaining a foothold alongside physical art. A lot of collectors are taking a waitand-see approach, but as we make our way deeper and deeper into the metaverse, this phenomenon not only will continue, it will blossom in ways we can only imagine. Immersive art is also trending, as witnessed by experiences like Superblue and the Rubell’s Infinity Rooms. Turn to “Brave New Art World” (page 60) for all the details. As we talk about invention and technology, we’d be remiss if we left out the real estate market. New construction is everywhere—and reaching new heights. But what of the rising water levels and safety issues, tragically brought to the forefront by the Champlain Towers collapse last summer? Architecture and construction are changing with the times, and the industry is coming to the table with novel solutions. The result? High-end real estate is alive and well in South Florida and will be for a long, long time. Check out “On the Rise” (page 66) for more. Beginning next month, I will be passing the editorial baton to our senior editor, Kristen Desmond LeFevre, who was recently promoted to editor in chief of Aventura. I will continue to oversee the magazine as editorial director, but Kristen will focus on developing exciting local content with help from our stellar editorial team. You’ll be hearing more from her starting with the March issue. Wishing you a fabulous February!
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February #Goals Daphne Nikolopoulos daphne@aventuramagazine.com
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MODERN MASTERPIECE The new Chanel flagship boutique, a Peter Marino masterpiece, perfectly channels the elegance of Coco Chanel. Trust us, you’ll want to linger. Page 26.
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LOVE YOUR SKIN Meet Tristan Dyer, our newest contributor. His “Skin Deep” column explores the best skin care products to maintain a youthful complexion. Page 38.
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