People Archives - Coral Gables Magazine

Paola Mendez

Staff — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:42:33 +0000

GABLES INFLUENCER, HYPNOTHERAPIST Coral Gables resident Paola Mendez did not start out to become a blogger and influencer. She studied

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Sebastian Rodriguez

Staff — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:42:17 +0000

Coral Gables native Sebastian Rodriguez transformed a childhood career in modeling into a thriving vintage fashion business. Through Turn Back the Clock, he helps clients build confidence and personal style with carefully curated, one-of-a-kind pieces.

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Dr. Harold “Hal” Silberman

Staff — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:41:51 +0000

At 101, Dr. Harold “Hal” Silberman remains an active force in Coral Gables. A World War II veteran, physician, and community leader, he continues to inspire residents through lectures, mentorship, and a lifelong commitment to learning and service.

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Shelly Berg

Staff — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

After 19 years as dean of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Shelly Berg is stepping down. The acclaimed jazz pianist and educator reflects on his career, the school's growth, and what comes next.

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Sheila Vicens

Staff — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000

After launching her fashion label at age 50, Sheila Vicens has taken her designs from Coral Gables to runways in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Paris. Her couture creations, crafted from repurposed vintage textiles, have also appeared in Vogue and Vanity Fair.

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Matthew Bartel

Staff — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Matthew Bartel, a Coral Gables native and Gulliver Prep student, is the founder of Our World of Hope and the current Florida Youth Poet Laureate. Through writing and community service, he is helping support children affected by conflict around the world.

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Viviana Samudio

Kylie Wang — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:17:37 +0000

Coral Gables resident Viviana Samudio founded Collections by Vivi to bring handmade purses, jewelry, and accessories from Colombian artisans to South Florida markets.

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Etienne Charles

JP Faber — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:13:12 +0000

Trinidad born musician Etienne Charles is a jazz composer, trumpet player, and Frost School professor known for blending Caribbean and jazz traditions.

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Alice Goldhagen

Kylie Wang — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:09:00 +0000

PHOTOGRAPHER Alice Goldhagen is about as local as it gets. A Miami native, Goldhagen and her family moved to Coral

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Dr. Josephine Johnson

Staff — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

HISTORIC PRESERVATIONIST, CENTENARIAN There are few people who can rival the City of Coral Gables for age. One of them

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