Ocean Drive Magazine hosts their April Latin Issue Party at The Epic Hotel's Area31

Ocean Drive Magazine celebrated "All Things Glamorously Latin and Fascinante" this past Tuesday, April 26th, at The Epic Hotel's Area 31. The exclusive rooftop event was hosted by Miami's "It Girls" who are featured in this month's Ocean Drive Magazine: Pamela Silva Conde [pictured on the left with husband, Cesar Conde, President of Univision Networks], Alexandra Cervera, Carla DeFortuna, Elizabeth Rodrigues, Joyce Chehebar and Zoe Nouet. The ladies hosted a stellar event alongside Miami's Latin trendsetters and television personalities. Guests enjoyed specialty drinks by Dewars and hors d'ouevres by Area 31's Executive Chef Michael Reidt. Enjoy the pictures and make sure to pick up the April issue of Ocean Drive to acquaint yourselves with the "It Girls."

Above: "It Girls" Pamela Silva Conde and Lourdes Valls. Lourdes's family owns one of Miami's most renowned Cuban restaurants Versailles. Remember my interview with Bobbie Thomas [Style Guide on NBC's Today Show]? Versailles was her favorite restaurant in Miami!! If you haven't tried their food, it's a must.

Above Left: Azucena Cierco, News Anchor on Telemundo's "Al Rojo Vivo." Above Right: Actress Ivelin Giro and her daughter, Zoe Nouet, who is one of Ocean Drive's "It Girls."

The amazing view of Downtown Miami from Area 31's rooftop.

Above: Ocean Drive Magazine's Editor-In-Chief, Suzy Buckley, strikes a pose for Miami Beats and Sazon along with one of the "It Girls" Joyce Chehebar.

Above Left: Yours truly and Grammy Award Winning Singer, Jon Secada, who also attended the Ocean Drive Magazine Party. Above Right: My beautiful friends Jenisei Couso and Melissa Marty, former Nuestra Belleza Latina winner and current TV Host on Galavision.

Above: Alexandra Cervera [pictured second from the left] is another fabulous "It Girl" I ran into at the Ocean Drive Party. Alexandra is 24 years old and she is the Project Manager at the Epic Residences.

Above: My friends striking a pose for Miami Beats and Sazon!!! Love them and hope you enjoyed my pictures! xo

Jon Secada raffles a 3 Million Dollar Mansion to raise funds for the Mission of Saint Francis

Two time Grammy Award winner Jon Secada is making dreams come true in Miami! Secada is officially headlining an incredible giveaway in town to support the Mission of Saint Francis, a non-profit charitable organization that helps people in need. Every cent that is generated from this raffle will directly go toward the charity itself! For a $30 raffle ticket (tax-deductible), you can enter to win a waterfront estate in South Florida. Get excited and purchase your ticket online through Jon Secada’s website. The drawing is set for October 10, 2010, and only 300,000 tickets will be sold for the $3 million home, or you can take $1.5 million in cash if you prefer. Regardless, this is a great opportunity to give back to the community. Who knows? You may end up walking away with a beautiful property in Miami. GOOD LUCK & spread the news!

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Jon Secada

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! If you're in the market for a memorable date, you cannot miss the sultry sounds of Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Jon Secada this Valentine's Day. Jon and his band will be playing jazz favorites to stir some love in the air. Bring a picnic basket and a blanket because the concert is taking place within the beautiful Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables). Tickets are $60 for Fairchild members and $75 for non-members. VIP tickets are $175 and include reserved seating, buffet dinner and wine. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit http://www.fairchildgarden.org/. This will definitely impress that special someone so feel free to thank me later!