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Talks Program – The Best of Italian Design 2026

TALKS AGENDA

OCTOBER 21 – 22 | 4141 ATRIUM – MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT

DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21st

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | TALK 1

WELCOME REMARKS  

Graziano Sbroggiò — President, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast

GREETINGS  

Hon. Michele Mistò — Consul General, Consulate of Italy in Miami

ITALIAN FURNITURE IN AMERICA: MARKET DYNAMICS AND TRENDS

Marco Verna — Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Agency – Miami office

MARCHE REGION: A LAND OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE

Stefano Fiorini — Director, TECNE – Special Agency of the Marche Chamber of Commerce

MIDTOWN PARK — BEYOND THE BUILDING: DESIGNING THE NEW URBAN LIFESTYLE

Carlos Rosso — Founder & CEO, Rosso Development

Moderated by Jameson MacNichol — 2026 President, AIA Miami

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Business Meetings

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | TALK 2

A NEW COURSE FOR LIFE AT SEA – HOW SUSTAINABILITY, INNOVATION AND THOUGHTFUL DESIGN ARE RESHAPING THE FUTURE OF YACHTING

Federico Ferrante — President, Azimut | Benetti Americas

Carla Guilhem — Founder & Creative Director, Carla Guilhem Design

Roberto Curtò — Founder & Director, RC Design / RC Yacht & Design

Luiz de Basto — President & Chief Designer, De Basto Designs

Moderated by Marisela Perdomo —  Membership Director, Florida South Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers 

MIAMI: THEN, NOW & NEXT — EVOLVING INTERIORS  HOW A CITY IN TRANSFORMATION HAS RESHAPED THE WAY WE LIVE, EXPERIENCE AND DESIGN OUR SPACES

Kobi Karp — President & Founder, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design

Moderated by Arelis Ferro — President, IIDA South Florida Chapter

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Networking Cocktail

DAY 2 – THURSDAY OCTOBER 22nd

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | TALK 3

GO BOUTIQUE — WHAT MAKES LUXURY FEEL PERSONAL AGAIN?

Marisa Brunelli — COO, Meta Development

J. Felipe Lara – Principal, JFL Development & Consulting LLC

Osirys Mendez — Founder and CEO, MVM Design

Sabrina Vela — Principal & Creative Director, MVM Design

Moderated by Giorgio Ferrantino — Managing Partner and CEO, DzineElements

THE DESIGNER’S NEW ROLE — WHERE DOES INTERIOR DESIGN BEGIN AND END TODAY?

Alison Antrobus — Founding Principal, Antrobus Design Collective

Sabrina Mclean — Principal, Hino Design Studio

Luciana Junqueira — Interior Designer, LJ Interior Design

Moderated by Thais Fontenelle – Miami Showroom director, Minotti

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Light Lunch and Business Meetings

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | TALK 4

RIVA RESIDENZE — WHEN LIFE ON THE WATER COMES ASHORE

Giuseppina Arena — Principal, Giuseppina Arena Architecture & Design

Bernardo Fort-Brescia — Founding Principal, Arquitectonica

Eduardo Pelaez Romer — Co-Founder & Managing Partner, WellDuō

Fernando de Nuñez y Lugones — Co-Founder & CEO, Vertical Developments

Moderated by Kendra Linton — President-Elect, IIDA South Florida Chapter

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Business Meetings

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | TALK 5

THE NEW LANGUAGE OF WELLNESS – HOW SPA DESIGN IS EVOLVING TO CREATE MORE IMMERSIVE, RESTORATIVE AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES

Svetlana Muzaleva — Principal, Next Design Studio

Patricia Sampson — Director of Business Development,  Peacock and Lewis

Simi Burg — Managing Principal, HLB Lighting Design

Moderated by Clarivel Campa — President,  Florida South Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers 

WHO IS THE NEW SOUTH FLORIDA LUXURY RESIDENT — AND WHAT DO THEY ACTUALLY WANT FROM DESIGN?

Camilo Miguel Jr. — Founder and CEO,  Mast Capital

Anna Caruso — Principal, CUBE 3

Jennifer McConney-Gayoso — Principal, Studio MC+G Architecture

Sandra Diaz-Velasco — Principal Architect, Eolo A&I Design, Inc

Moderated by Helene Combs Dreiling — 2014 President, The American Institute of Architects

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Cocktail Design Night

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Partners Directory

OFFICIAL FX PARTNER

CORPAY

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Corpay is a global corporate payments company that simplifies business expenses through automated payment solutions. It is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker CPAY and is a member of the S&P 500. The company provides services in corporate payments, vehicle payments, and lodging payments, helping businesses manage expenses like fuel, tolls, parking, and workforce lodging.

TECHNICAL PARTNERS

A CUSTOM BROKERAGE

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A Custom Brokerage is a family owned and operated logistics company that has been in business for more than 40 years. It is a full-service logistics company specializing in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, warehousing, and trucking solutions. At ACB their promise is to take your business to the next level utilizing their network of partners and expertise gained over years of providing quality work.

THE ARMIN BAR MIAMI | MILAN

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The Armin Bar is a boutique digital agency with a presence in Miami and Milan, specializing in the launch and repositioning of brands and products. The agency works across sectors including food & beverage, luxury, and fashion, supporting both B2C and B2B clients with creative and marketing strategies designed to strengthen brand identity, visibility, and performance.

FOOD & BEVERAGE PARTNERS

Bee Flat

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Ethica Wines

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Puff ‘n Stuff

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Valdo

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The Best of Italian Design – 7th Edition – Visitors 2026

WHEN  October 21, 22 – 2026

WHERE  Miami Design District – 4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami FL 33137

RSVP on Eventbrite 

DESIGN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ONLY

(architects, interior designers,real estate developers, general contractors and distributors) 

RSVP HERE

The Best of Italian Design 2026 is a unique event dedicated to celebrating and showcasing cutting-edge Italian design companies, innovative brands, and the excellence of Made in Italy.

The event is designed for Italian design companies and a distinguished community of architects, interior designers, real estate developers, design professionals, and enthusiasts interested in discovering innovative Italian brands and creating meaningful business connections within the U.S. design market.

The 2026 edition of The Best of Italian Design will take place in the heart of the Miami Design District, one of the city’s most vibrant and dynamic destinations for architecture, interiors, and design. This inspiring environment provides a unique opportunity to promote Italian creativity, innovation, craftsmanship, and design excellence while connecting Italian companies with the U.S. market.

In this dynamic setting, on October 21–22, 2026, this unique two-day event will feature an engaging program of talks, business networking meetings, and design industry cocktails. The event will bring together cutting-edge Italian design companies and hundreds of architects, interior designers, real estate developers, design professionals, and design enthusiasts.

This is an extrordinary opportunity to discover innovative Italian brands, experience the excellence of Made in Italy, hear from distinguished keynote speakers, and create meaningful business connections with hundreds of design professionals.

THE EVENT AT A GLANCE

The 7th edition of The Best of Italian Design includes:

Exhibitors

  • 15 Italian interiors design and high-end craftmanship companies
EXHIBITORS DIRECTORY

Target

  • 200+ Professionals in the design industry

The Talks

  • Renowed speakers present the newest trends in the industry
TALKS PROGRAM

Alliance

  • Collaboration with the most prominent South Florida’s interior design industry associations

Business Networking

  • Between Italian furniture manufacturers and local architects, interior designers, real estate developers, and representatives of industry associations

Design Industry Cocktails

  • Industry professionals and exhibitors networking featuring spectacular Italian food creations and wine

7TH EDITION PROGRAM

DAY 1 – October 21, 2026

  • 2:00PM Check-in opens
  • 2:30PM – 3:30PM Talks, Session I
  • Product showcasing in the Expo Area
  • 3:30PM – 6:00PM Business meetings between exhibitors and design professionals in the Expo Area – Session I
  • 6:00PM – 7:00PM Talks, Session II
  • 7:00PM – 8:00PM Networking Cocktail & Meetings – Session II
    • Business meetings in the Expo Area, Informal neworking among exhibitors and design professional, Drinks & Bites

DAY 2 – October 22, 2026

  • 11:00AM Check-in opens
  • 11:30AM – 12:30PM Talks, Session III and panel discussions with architects, interior designers, and developers
  • 12:30PM – 1:30PM Business meetings in the Expo Area – Session III
  • 1:30PM – 2:30PM Light lunch
  • 3:00PM – 4:00PM Talks Session IV – and interactive discussions with exhibitors
  • 4:00PM – 5:00PM Business meetings in the Expo Area
  • 5:00PM – 6:00PM Talks – Session V and Panel discussion
  • 6:30PM – 8:30PM – Cocktail Design Night & Networking 
    • Synergic event organized across selected showrooms in the Miami Design District with a high-end audience of architects, interior designers, developers, and design lovers, Curated networking in the Expo Area and participating showrooms, Drinks & bites

PROFESSIONAL VISITORS

This event is exclusively reserved for architects, interior designers, general contractors, and real estate developers. 

REGISTER HERE

Limited capacity. Please, make sure to submit your registration form on Eventbrite.

21+ TRADE ONLY EVENT | NO RSVP AT THE DOOR

EXHIBITORS

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Our Partners

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Technical Partners

Food & Beverage Partners

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Watch here the video of the 2025 edition of “The Best of Italian Design” in the Miami Design District

For 2027 Exhibiting Opportunities please contact: marketing@iacc-miami.com

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Exhibitors Directory

ORO EXHIBITORS

CESAR MIAMI

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Cesar Miami creates thoughtful, modern designs that bring ideas to life. From branding and visual identity to digital and print experiences, their design business combines creativity, strategy, and attention to detail. They work closely with clients to create distinctive, memorable visuals that communicate their vision, connect with audiences, and inspire growth.

LEMA

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LEMA is an Italian furniture design company creating refined, contemporary interiors through bespoke craftsmanship and innovation. Combining Made in Italy expertise with elegant materials, modular systems, and tailored solutions. LEMA designs sophisticated spaces for living, dining, bedrooms, and hospitality. Its philosophy balances functionality, timeless aesthetics, and personalized design for modern lifestyles.

MERONI LUXURY PROJECTS

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Meroni Luxury Projects Srl is an Italian company of furniture and interior design. They are specialized in costum and taylor-made furniture, ranging from standing pieces (sofas, armchairs, cabinets) to the production of cladding walls, managing also turnkey projects with clients from all around the world. They manage all the phases of the project, starting from the development of shop drawings, the production of finished items, the shipping worldwide and – if requested – the on-site furniture installation and supervision of work.

MINOTTI MIAMI

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Minotti Miami by DDC is a premier destination for Italian luxury furniture and contemporary interior design in Miami’s Design District. The flagship showroom presents refined indoor and outdoor collections, combining sophisticated aesthetics, exceptional craftsmanship, premium materials, and comfort. Serving residential and hospitality projects, it connects timeless Italian design with Miami’s cosmopolitan lifestyle.

POGGESI

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Poggesi designs and manufactures complete indoor and outdoor solutions for hospitality, commercial, and residential spaces. Their portfolio includes umbrellas, gazebos, outdoor furniture, accessories, and hospitality linens, combining thoughtful design, customization, durable materials, and lasting performance to enhance
the guest experience.

ARGENTO EXHIBITORS

BF Illuminazione

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B.F. Illuminazione is an historical reality that has been active for 30 years in the lighting industry. BF specializes in decorative lighting , light for hotel projects, lighting based on client design requests and mirrors with led for hotel projects.

CANTORI

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Cantori is an Italian luxury furniture brand rooted in craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless design. Founded in 1976, the company creates sophisticated furniture and interiors for living, dining, bedroom, and outdoor spaces. Combining premium materials, artisanal expertise, contemporary aesthetics, and customization, Cantori represents the enduring elegance of authentic Made in Italy design.

COMPOSIT

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Composit is a high-end Made in Italy company specializing in kitchens, wardrobes and coordinated home systems. With over 60 years of experience, Composit combines craftsmanship, industrial excellence and design innovation. Collaborating with internationally renowned designers, Composit creates highly customizable, refined solutions for contemporary residential, contract and multi-residential spaces worldwide.

ESSEQUATTRO S.p.A

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Essequattro S.p.A. is an Italian company with over 40 years of experience in bespoke luxury furnishings and turnkey interior solutions. Operating from a 15,000-square-meter facility, they combine industrial automation with expert craftsmanship, processing wood and metal in-house. They create custom interiors for luxury boutiques, flagship stores, hotels, private residences, offices, and restaurants, managing every stage of the process: from design engineering and production to logistics and final installation.

FIAM ITALIA S.r.l

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Since 1973 Fiam Italia S.r.l. has been a worldwide leader manufacturer of iconic glass interiors, offering wide choice of modern complete furniture sets : dining, living and home office,
where one-of-a kind texture made of fused and curved glass stand out as protagonist of stunning charming design evolution.
FIAM is awarded for innovation not only of shapes but also of materials, realized by self developped patented technologies combined to skilled masters of craftmanship and created by the most famous designers, architects and artists.

Floema

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For over 60 years, Floema has specialized in bespoke doors, acoustic solutions and custom-made interiors for
hospitality and high-end residential projects. Combining Italian craftsmanship, in-house manufacturing and technical
expertise, Floema works alongside architects, designers and contractors, delivering tailored solutions from project
development and production to international installation.

GRANDINETTI

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Grandinetti is an Italian design and manufacturing company specializing in handcrafted terrazzo, cement tiles, mosaics, and architectural surfaces. Rooted in generations of craftsmanship, the company blends traditional techniques with contemporary design, creating distinctive, refined materials for residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors. Each piece reflects Italian artistry, material expertise, and enduring elegance.

MESTIERI

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Mestieri is a group of leading Italian artisanal companies dedicated to the bespoke creation of fine interiors and architectural elements. Bringing together the highest expression of Italian craftsmanship in marble, metal and wood, they work alongside architects and designers to transform ambitious visions into unique spaces, preserving generations of exceptional Italian know-how. They craft timeless creations.

MODONUTTI

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Established in 1967 in Cividale del Friuli, Modonutti is a premier Made in Italy furniture manufacturer.
Combining decades of artisanal expertise with advanced technology, the company crafts elegant, high
quality chairs and furnishings for domestic and public spaces, seamlessly blending innovative design, functionality, and meticulous attention to detail in classic and contemporary chairs.

TOMASSI GALANTI S.r.l.

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Since 1954, Tomassi Galanti has been creating fully bespoke interiors in Italy. Italian design, 3D engineering and Industry 4.0 production combine design freedom, industrial reliability, consistent quality and budget control, adapting to the needs of every project. No standards. No limits. No constraints. Made in Italy.

VENINI

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Founded in 1921 by Paolo Venini and Giacomo Cappellin, Venini is one of Italy’s most prestigious artistic glassmakers
and an international benchmark in glass design. Throughout its history, the company has collaborated with leading figures
in art, architecture, and design, including Carlo Scarpa, Gio Ponti, Fulvio Bianconi, Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, Tadao Ando, and Peter Marino, continuously renewing the expressive language of glass. Its Art Glass and Art Light collections feature iconic creations for interior decoration and lighting. Today, Venini is part of the Damiani Group, which continues to support its tradition of artisanal excellence and innovation.

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Food Design Night 2026 – Participating Consortia

Consorzio per la Tutela dell’Olio Extravergine d’Oliva D.O.P.”Terre di Siena”

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Consorzio per la Tutela dell’Olio Extravergine di Oliva Toscano IGP

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Consorzio del Prosciutto Toscano DOP

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Consorzio Tutela del Pecorino Toscano DOP 

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Consorzio Finocchiona IGP

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Exhibitors Directory

ORO EXHIBITORS

MERONI LUXURY PROJECTS

Meroni Luxury Projects srl is an Italian company of furniture and interior design. They are specialized in costum and taylor made furniture, ranging from standing pieces (sofas, armchairs, cabinets) to
production of cladding walls, managing also turnkey projects with client from all around the world. They manage all the phases of the project, starting from the development of shop drawings, to the production of finished items, the shipping worldwide and – if request – the on-site furniture installation and supervision of work.

Click here to view their website

ARGENTO EXHIBITORS

VENINI

Founded in 1921 by Paolo Venini and Giacomo Cappellin, Venini is one of Italy’s most prestigious artistic glassmakers and an international benchmark in glass design. Throughout its history, the company has collaborated with leading figures in art, architecture, and design, including Carlo Scarpa Gio Ponti, Fulvio Bianconi, Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, Tadao Ando, and Peter Marino, continuously renewing the expressive language of glass. Its Art Glass and Art Light collections feature iconic creations for interior decoration and lighting. Today, Venini is part of the Damiani Group, which continues to support its tradition of artisanal excellence and innovation.

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Italian Innovation Hub – Miami: un accesso al mercato statunitense per le imprese high-tech italiane

La Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast, grazie ad un fondo speciale promosso da Assocamerestero (Associazione delle Camere di Commercio Italiane all’Estero) lancia l’iniziativa Italian Innovation Hub – Miami, un nuovo programma di market entry e accelerazione internazionale pensato per supportare imprese italiane innovative nel loro percorso di espansione sul mercato statunitense, sfruttando il dinamico ecosistema tecnologico di Miami, città che sta vivendo una fase di straordinaria crescita come hub internazionale dell’innovazione, affermandosi sempre più come punto di riferiment o per startup, imprese tecnologiche, fondi di venture capital e investitori internazionali. 

Il programma selezionerà da un minimo di sei ad un massimo di otto imprese italiane operanti nei settori del FinTech, HealthTech, Climate Tech, Smart Mobility e Logistica Intelligente e in altri comparti ad alto contenuto tecnologico. Il programma è rivolto ad aziende che dispongono già di una struttura consolidata e pronte ad accelerare il proprio percorso di crescita internazionale.

A questo link e’ possibile trovare la scheda descrittiva sintetica del programma: https://www.iaccse.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/3.-Schema-Progettuale-Sintetico-3.pdf

Le imprese interessate possono presentare la propria candidatura compilando l’apposito modulo di adesione online, disponibile al seguente link: COMPILA IL MODULO DI CANDIDATURA

Una volta compilata, la scheda dovrà essere inviata all’indirizzo info@iacc-miami.com per consentire la valutazione della candidatura.

L’iniziativa conta sulla partecipazione in qualita’di partner di: Tech Legal Partners, Camera di Commercio di Genova, Camera di Commercio della Toscana Nord-Ovest, Camera di Commercio di Verona, Confapi, IDM Sudtirolo Alto Adige, InnovUp, Italian Tech Alliance e PromoFirenze.

Sarà possibile inviare la propria candidatura entro e non oltre il 27 Novembre 2026.

Le imprese selezionate avranno accesso a un percorso strutturato della durata di 10 mesi (Gennaio-Settembre 2027) che comprenderà:

  • Formazione sul mercato statunitense e sull’ecosistema dell’innovazione della Florida (Gennaio-Marzo 2027)
  • Mentoring con esperti legali, fiscali e di sviluppo commerciale (Gennaio-Marzo 2027)
  • Missione imprenditoriale a Miami ed incontri con università, incubatori, investitori e istituzioni americane (1,2 e 5 Marzo, 2027) 
  • Partecipazione a eMerge Americas, uno dei principali eventi dedicati all’innovazione nelle Americhe (3 e 4 Marzo, 2027) 
  • Attività di follow-up e supporto allo sviluppo del business negli Stati Uniti (Aprile- Settembre, 2027)

La quota di partecipazione è fissata in 1.000 euro per impresa, con l’obiettivo di rendere il programma altamente accessibile alle PMI.

Non perdere l’opportunità di entrare in contatto con l’ecosistema dell’innovazione di Miami e accelerare la tua crescita sul mercato americano.

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Italic Award Gala – 35th Anniversary, December 12

Click the button below to learn more about the Italic Award Gala celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast.

ITALIC AWARD GALA 2026
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Location: Coral Gables Country Club

2027 Autentico: the Italian Food & Wine Festival

LOCATION: CORAL GABLES COUNTRY CLUB

990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134

The Coral Gables Golf and Country Club is an eminent landmark built in 1922, and a pivotal component to the city founder, George Merrick, whose Mediterranean style helped set the tone for the city’s architecture. It is considered to be the first public building in Coral Gables.

The facility boasts a magnificent Grand Ballroom and three satellite unique and charismatic spaces. With stunning crystal chandeliers, spectacular black marble foyers, rich Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, ornate Italian marble columns and cornice molds. The Coral Gables Golf & Country Club is a statement of luxury and sophisticated elegance.

 

 

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