The 126-unit residential development has 60 different floorplans and amenities that keep residents well-entertained mere steps away from their front doors. Developed by real estate investment and developing firm Lionheart Capital, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach has a half-acre rooftop pool deck, ecological food forest and community garden, house day-yacht and a 36-slip private marina. Additionally, the world’s first residential art studio, medical concierge with celebrity author of The South Beach Diet, Arthur Agatston, social and club rooms, cinema, children’s room, and library. A total of 15 stand-alone villas were designed by renowned Italian architect Piero Lissoni.

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“This development has been a true labor of love for all of us at Lionheart Capital," said its CEO, Ophir Sternberg, at the grand opening. "We have taken the time to curate, not only a luxury residential building, but an engaging sanctuary and community for our residents, focusing on everything from the smallest design details to the largest, first-ever amenities. It was our intention to craft a product that was intensely thoughtful, how we each would want things actualized within our own homes. The end result took time to get just right but turned out even better than I, or anyone, ever anticipated.”

Ophir Sternberg, Ricardo Durin, Piero Lissoni, Allison Greenfield, Edgardo DeFortuna and guests

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Following Sternberg's remarks, the joyful cocktail reception on the rooftop pool deck continued with over 600 guests in attendance. Some of the VIPs present: New York Mets Hall of Famer, Mike Piazza; Actor, Cuba Gooding Jr.; Lissoni; Million Dollar Listing Realtor, Fredrik Eklund, as well as Miami-based real estate developers, Edgardo DeFortuna, Jules Trump, Ugo Colombo, and Michael Comras.

Cuba Gooding Jr., Miky Grendene, Martina & Fabian Basabe

Guests were treated to tours of the residences, amenities, but were first welcomed by the sensory art installations by Klip Collective showcased on the reflective pools of the entrance, façade, and greenery.

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Jay Phillip Parker, Phillip Freedman, Ana M. Uribe, Maria Scarola

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Locals and visitors present for the Art Basel Miami during Miami Art Week will have the unique experience of seeing one of the world's most recognizable designs.

A private reception took place at The New World Center to open the exhibit, attended by 200 guests.

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Remarks were given by Steven Gombinski, President of the Lincoln Road BID; Lyle Stern, Director of Lincoln Road BID; Howard Herring, President of New World Symphony; Ambassador Paul Cejas; Gary Nader, Founder of Nader Art Museum; and Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber. After the speeches, attendees headed to Lincoln Road for the official unveiling of the exhibit. After, a dinner was held at Time Out Market.

The guests included Bass Museum Director Silvia Karman Cubiñá, music mogul Emilio Estefan, Fernando Botero’s son Juan Carlos Botero, real estate developer David Martin, Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola, Michael Comras, architect Rene Gonzalez, Jorge Plasencia, artist Soraya Abu Naba’a, Telemundo TV personality and host Azucena Cierco, among others.

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Previous locations that have held exhibitions of the Colombian artist's outdoor sculptures include the Champs-Élysées in Paris, Yebisu Garden in Tokyo, Lustgarten in Berlin and Park Avenue in New York City.

On his own sculptures, Botero once said, "I never give particular traits to my figures. I don’t want them to have personality, but rather represent a type that I create. My sculptures do not carry any messages, social or otherwise. What matters for me is the form, the voluptuous surfaces, which emphasize the sensuality of my work. I like the enormous size; it is the fulfillment of my longing for voluptuous round forms.”

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The famous works of art to be viewed while enjoying the pleasant South Florida winter weather include "Male Torso", "Adam", "Eve", "Leda and the Swan", "Bird", "Rape of Europa", and others. Gary Nader Art Centre (62 NE, 27th street, Miami, Fla. 33137) will host the "Espacio Botero" painting, drawing and sculpture exhibit starting on December 1, 2019.

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