Event May 21: Royal Retreat at Queen - Exploring Hospitality Real Estate in Miami

Join us for an exclusive hospitality event on May 21 where PROFILEmiami will take over the iconic Art Deco landmark and Miami hot spot, QUEEN. PROFILEmiami has teamed up with QUEEN Miami Beach to bring you an exclusive cocktail and exciting panel discussing hospitality real estate with Miami’s top developers and owners Ronny Finvarb - Finvarb Group, Michael Simkins - E11EVEN Partners / Lion Development, Mathieu Massa - Mr. Hospitality / QUEEN, Alex Witkoff - Witkoff, Robert Rivani - Black Lion Investment Group and moderated by Christian Charre - Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality.

Attendees will sip custom cocktails by E11EVEN Vodka and Bennati Wine plus indulge in bites of modern Japanese cuisine by Queen’s executive chef Mitchell Hess, while taking in QUEEN’s opulent ambiance, followed by a panel discussion. This is not just a networking event; it's an experience.

Part of PROFILEmiami’s highly-regarded PROFILEconnect bespoke networking event series, the event will bring together Miami’s top real estate industry and business professionals, influencers and fitness enthusiasts, for a fun evening with industry leaders.

Date: Tuesday, May 21 from 5 - 8 PM

Location: Queen Miami Beach, 550 Washington Ave., Miami Beach

Panelists:

• Mathieu Massa, Mr. Hospitality / Queen

• Michael Simkins, E11EVEN Partners / Lion Development

• Alex Witkoff, Witkoff

• Robert Rivani, Black Lion Investment Group

• Ronny Finvarb, Finvarb Group

• Christian Charre, Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality (Moderator)

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The PROFILE Fathers Day Buyers Guide For The Real Estate Mogul 2023

With Fathers Day right around the corner PROFILEmiami has curated a shopping list specifically for the real estate mogul. For the guy who has it all, we have a shopping list from head to toe, home and office and toys they may desire. Miami is not only one of the hottest cities in the world, but also has a history of being both fashionable and having its own unique style. Our hand picked list was curated with the modern Miami real estate mogul life and uniform in mind with everyones favorite brands in a versatile and timeless style.

Making PROFILEmiami’s inaugural buyer’s guide includes the perfect Loro Piana outfit for yachting days in Miami or summer trip to the Greek Islands including their Kalama Overshirt and Flamingo Pink Linen Baseball Cap. For the more formal waterfront events the Brunello Cucinelli Deconstructed Chevron Suit will mix up the summer with a nautical flair, as will their English Rib Polo-Style Sweater and Brunello Cucinelli X Oliver Peoples Griffo collaboration sunglasses. Also on our list is one of the most iconic business shoes of all time, the Gucci 1953 Horsebit Loafer as well as the Louis Vuitton Reversible Leather Nylon Jacket perfect for keeping warm on a summer Aspen trip into the mountains.

For the wrist PROFILEmiami selected the Hublot MP-13 Tourbillion Bi-Axis Retrograde which was revealed in March 2023 and debuted by Hublot for the first time in the United States in partnership with PROFILEmiami for ‘Watches & Wonders’ during Miami Race Week earlier this month. The MP-13 features a new 100% Hublot manufactured complication bringing together for the first time a Double-Axis Tourbillon and Dual Retrograde Display complications. We also selected the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph in Black Ceramic and Yellow Gold which was just released in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore, which saw its first model presented in 1993 and is the perfect addition to any collection. For the vintage watch lover the 1994 Limited Edition Cartier Crash in Pink Gold is one of the most sought after time pieces, limited to just 40 pieces, but we found one you can buy today.

Shaking it up with classic-meets-modern Miami-style Iconic Chef Mario Carbone’s clothing line Our Lady of Rocco just dropped a brand new limited-edition third collection with a Miami-influenced linen Leisure Suit perfect for meetings to dinner at Contessa. Local designer Matthew Chevallard’s Blu Scarpa brand is popular among Miami real estate heavyweights, his Italian Riviera and tennis-inspired line made our list with the La Turchese Runner sneaker, perfect for exploring Miami or Europe. For the home or office the Kobi Karp Assouline Book is the perfect way to shake-up a room and also escape into for some inspiration while enjoying some E11EVEN Vodka.

Watch: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph Black Ceramic and Yellow Gold Ref. 26420CE.OO.A127CR.01 ($60,300)

Watch: Hublot MP13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Retrograde ($158,000)

Watch: Cartier Crash Vintage 1994 Limited Edition in Pink Gold (Inquire for Price)

Hat: Loro Piana Linen Baseball Cap in Pink Flamingo ($450)

Overshirt: Loro Piana Kalama Overshirt ($2,200)

Polo: Brunello Cucinelli Cotton English Rib Polo-Style Sweater ($1,150)

Suit: Brunello Cucinelli Chevron Deconstructed Blazer ($3,050) & Leisure Fit Trouser W/ Pleats ($1,300)

Jacket: Louis Vuitton Reversible Leather Nylon Jacket ($4,550)

Suit: Our Lady of Rocco Leisure Suit by Mario Carbone & La Ligne ($925)

Shirt: Loro Piana André Shirt in Pink Flamingo ($680)

Pants: Loro Piana Pantaflat Slim Cotton, Linen Pants in Optical White ($690)

Shoes (Dress): Gucci 1953 Horsebit Loafer ($920)

Shoes (Sneaker): Blu Scarpa La Turchese Runner ($475)

Shoes (Casual): Loro Piana Ultimate Walk Loafers ($1,075)

Bag: Louis Vuitton Bandoulière Keepall 50 in Damier Infini Cowhide Leather and Damier Graphite Coated Canvas ($3,400)

Backpack: Gucci Jumbo GG Black Canvas Backpack ($3,100)

Sunglasses: Brunello Cucinelli X Oliver Peoples Griffo Honey Acetate Sunglasses w/ Photochromic Lenses ($647)

Sunglasses: Louis Vuitton LV Signature Round Sunglasses Size S ($520)

Home / Office: Kobi Karp Assouline Book ($175)

Spirits: E11EVEN Vodka ($26.99)

Inside PROFILEconnect: The Evolution Of Wynwood From Arts District To Vibrant Global Tech Hub

On Tuesday, April 25th, PROFILEmiami teamed up with Oasis Wynwood, E11EVEN Vodka, Oak Row Equities, Kobi Karp, Torose Equities, Morabito Properties and Brick & Timber Collective to host PROFILEconnect: The Evolution of Wynwood From Arts District to Vibrant Global Tech Hub. PROFILEconnect is PROFILEmiami’s high-end bespoke networking event series, bringing together Miami’s real estate and business leaders for an evening soirée of networking and cocktails, while hearing from the top developers and investors transforming Wynwood into a vibrant, global tech and business hub. Guests enjoyed cocktails by E11EVEN Vodka, and beats by Miami-based DJ DAKAP, sustainable water by KOPU Water, as well as sushi and churros by Sushi OG, Papi Churro and Miss Crispy Rice.

The panel was led by legendary Wynwood-based architect Kobi Karp and featured Erik Rutter, the developer of Oasis Wynwood and The Wynwood Plaza; Scott Sherman, co-developer of The Dorsey Wynwood and an active Wynwood investor; Valerio Morabito, developer of the mixed-use office development Wyncatcher; and Jesse Feldman, Managing Partner of the San Francisco-based Brick & Timber Collective who has invested over $100 million into the Wynwood office market and is a leading tech unicorn and VC landlord. The evening was hosted by PROFILEmiami Co-Founders Demetri Demascus and Katya Demina with Erik Rutter and David Weitz of Oak Row Equities.

The evening was attended by an exclusive group of top real estate industry leaders and executives including Michael Comras, Miguel Pinto, Kobi Karp, Nancy Karp, Jordan Karp, Cullen Mahoney, Scott Sherman, David Eyzenberg, Valerio Morabito, Erik Rutter, David Weitz and Jesse Feldman, amongst others. Guests had the opportunity to network and share their experiences developing and investing in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with senior executives.

The event was sponsored by E11EVEN Vodka, KOPU Water, Eyzenberg & Co., Cosentino, Odyssey Retail Advisors, Disruptive Real Estate, Colliers and University of Miami Herbert Business School.

PROFILEconnect brings together Miami’s real estate industry and business professionals to network and connect outside of a business setting and is attended by Miami’s top investors, developers, business professionals, brokers, financiers, architects and designers. Guests had the opportunity to network and share their experiences in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with industry leaders. Stay tuned for more information on the next editions of PROFILEconnect in the works, “Hospitality in Real Estate” and “Branded Residences”.

Why Wynwood?

To escape high rents, many companies are relocating to Class A buildings in Downtown Miami and Wynwood. These buildings accounted for 44% of the entire market’s absorption in the first quarter of 2022. Wynwood has dominated new development in office product over the past two years.

Tenants relocating to these submarkets are looking for buildings with Class A amenities, such as conferencing facilities, fitness centers (with showers), cafés or restaurants and updated finishes in the common areas. Proximity to restaurants and shopping, as well as easy access to Interstate 95, and other lifestyle considerations are also important factors.

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Inside PROFILEconnect: The Evolution of Downtown Miami Into a Global Cultural And Business Hub

On Tuesday, November 15th, PROFILEmiami teamed up with PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter, Royal Palm Companies, PMG and E11EVEN Partners to host PROFILEconnect: The Evolution of Downtown Miami into a Global Cultural and Business Hub. PROFILEconnect is PROFILEmiami’s high-end bespoke networking event series, bringing together Miami’s real estate and business leaders for an evening soirée of networking and cocktails, while hearing from the top developers transforming Downtown Miami into a global cultural and business hub. Guests enjoyed cocktails by E11EVEN Vodka as well as juice and bites by Pura Vida while they heard from a panel including Michael Simkins of E11EVEN Partners, RPC CEO Dan Kodsi, PMG Managing Partner Dan Kaplan and moderated by legendary architect Kobi Karp. The evening was hosted by PROFILEmiami Co-Founders Demetri Demascus and Katya Demina, CEO of RPC Dan Kodsi and Michael Simkins of E11EVEN Partners.

The evening was attended by an exclusive group of top real estate industry leaders and executives including Michael Simkins, Dan Kodsi, Kobi Karp, Nancy Karp, Dan Kaplan, Patrick Lee, Scott Sherman, David Eyzenberg and Eva Garzon, amongst others. Guests had the opportunity to network and share their experiences developing and building in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with senior executives.

The event was sponsored by Eyzenberg & Co., Shorecrest Construction, KOPU Water, Artefacto, ALTARA Properties, University of Miami Herbert Business School, Torose Equities, Master Brokers Forum, Galium Capital, Lionheart Strategic Management, Finvarb Group and The Allen Morris Company.

PROFILEconnect brings together Miami’s real estate industry and business professionals to network and connect outside of a business setting and is attended by Miami’s top investors, developers, business professionals, brokers, financiers, architects and designers. Guests had the opportunity to network and share their experiences in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with industry leaders. The third edition of PROFILEconnect is being organized for Q1 2022.

E11EVEN Vodka Raises Over $60,000 For The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation At 'Pickle for Pink' Hosted By Nikki and Michael Simkins

On Friday, November 4th, E11EVEN Vodka held its first-ever Pickle for Pink Pro-Am charity Pickleball tournament benefitting the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. The event took place at the private residences of E11EVEN Vodka CEO & Chairwoman Nikki and Michael Simkins and featured 8 teams competing in a single elimination Pickleball tournament; each team consisted of one pro Pickleball player and one amateur. E11EVEN Vodka tapped Matt Manasse, Pickleball coach to the stars, to host the tournament, and top-ranked professional players included Parris Todd (Top 5 Pro Women’s Singles), Ryan Sherry (Top 10 Pro Men’s Singles), Heather Nobler, Martina Kochli, Joey Farias, Milan Rane, Brandon Hubshman, and Taylor Niss.

Pro player Heather Nobler and her teammate Mark Groussman won the tournament, after exhilarating matches against pro player Parris Todd and her teammate Michael Simkins and pro player Taylor Niss and her teammate David Deshe. Throughout the day, guests enjoyed bites from Miami hotspots Bottled Blonde and Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, and specialty cocktails courtesy of E11EVEN Vodka with mixers and garnishes by Fever-Tree, Filthy Food, and South Beach Syrup. After Nikki Simkins presented the winners with their trophies, she also announced that E11EVEN Vodka would be donating over $60,000 to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation raised from proceeds from both the Pickle for Pink event as well as 11% of sales of the brand’s special edition pink bottles during the month of October.

Guests at Pickle for Pink mingled around the pool, and on a yacht courtesy of One Water Yacht Group, while DJ Yissel took over the DJ Booth.

Other sponsors included E11EVEN Miami, E11EVEN Crypto, Braman Miami, JS Jems showcasing the art of Jonathan Schultz, Brooklyn’s Best, Joola, Zhantra, and Morelia Paletas, and Cali Water.

Photo Credit: Richard Alvarez / World Red Eye

Inside PROFILEconnect: Rooftop Cocktails & Bespoke Networking At Kimpton Palomar South Beach

On Wednesday, November 3, PROFILEmiami and Finvarb Group hosted PROFILEconnect: Rooftop Cocktails & Bespoke Networking at Kimpton Palomar South Beach. PROFILEconnect is PROFILEmiami’s high-end bespoke networking event series, bringing together Miami’s real estate and business leaders for an evening soirée of bespoke networking complete with poolside cocktails by E11EVEN Vodka and hors d’oeuvres by Osteria Morini. Guests enjoyed the sunset over South Beach’s iconic skyline with keynote speaker Gil Dezer, co-host Ronny Finvarb and guest of honor Kobi Karp. The evening was hosted by PROFILEmiami Co-Founders Demetri Demascus and Katya Demina and Finvarb Group Principal Ronny Finvarb. Following the sunset networking soirée, guests made their way downstairs to Osteria Morini for five course dinners hosted by JLL and Ronny Finvarb.

The evening was attended by an exclusive group of top real estate industry leaders and executives including Gil Dezer, Ronny Finvarb, Kobi Karp, Nancy Karp, Dan Kodsi, Michael Simkins, Jay Parker, Alirio Torrealba, Jacques Bessoudo, Patrick Lee, and David Eyzenberg, amongst others. Guests had the opportunity to network and share their experiences developing and building in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with senior executives.

PROFILEconnect: Rooftop Cocktails & Bespoke Networking at Kimpton Palomar South Beach was hosted by PROFILEmiami, Finvarb Group, Osteria Morini, E11EVEN Vodka, Kimpton Palomar South Beach, Dezer Development and Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design. The event was sponsored by JLL, ALTARA Properties, University of Miami Herbert Business School, Master Brokers Forum, Galium Capital, Stantec, Facade + Envelope, Regal Group International, Lionheart Strategic Management, and The Allen Morris Company.

PROFILEconnect brings together Miami’s real estate industry and business professionals to network and connect outside of a business setting. PROFILEconnect is attended by Miami’s top investors, developers, business professionals, brokers, financiers, architects and designers. Guests will have the opportunity to network and share their experiences in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with industry leaders. The second edition of PROFILEconnect is being organized for February 2022.

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