Summer has officially started and we couldn’t be more excited for late sunsets and a laid-back state of mind. This is our New York Issue, and we are happy to have some of the Big Apple’s signature properties right here in our beachfront backyard: After much anticipation, we now have two new W hotels in South Florida. I look forward to seeing you sitting poolside at the new South Beach property or enjoying cocktails at the Fort Lauderdale location’s Whiskey Blue.

With so many openings like the Bancroft Supperclub, the newly renovated Essensia at the Palms Hotel, and the 24-hour Au Pied de Cochon, there are tons of fresh hot spots where you can see and be seen. We are also excited about the recent opening of Luminaire’s new concept store, Outdoor Therapy. With the months ahead filled with parties on the patio and backyard BBQs, there’s no better time to spice up your home.

Finally, this month we celebrate the launch of Suunto Watches with a men’s event hosted by one of South Florida’s top athletes.

Enjoy this issue, and I’ll see you around town.

COURTLAND LANTAFF