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Pictured (l-r) are Lena Lowell, Chiqui Delgado, Nancy McCormick, Laly Rasco and Lydia Lawrie,<\/p>\n Pictured (l-r) are Lena Lowell, Chiqui Delgado, Nancy McCormick, Laly Rasco and Lydia Lawrie,<\/p>\n
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens raised $670,000 during its 18th annual Preservation Luncheon on Tuesday, Mar. 3, bringing together South Florida\u2019s most stylish and philanthropic leaders for an afternoon of fashion, community, and fundraising in support of preservation and community programming at the National Historic Landmark.<\/p>\n
Once again, the beloved annual tradition blended creativity and conservation, drawing guests in elegant and imaginative hats to celebrate personal style while directly supporting Vizcaya\u2019s historic campus.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis annual tradition beautifully blends creativity, community, and conservation,\u201d said Cammy Richards, Vizcaya\u2019s director of Special Events. \u201cEach guest, each ensemble, and each contribution directly supports the preservation of Vizcaya for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n
Affectionately known as \u201cThe Hat Luncheon,\u201d the event was led by co-chairs Jenni Coba, Christy Martin, and Nancy McCormick, with honorary chair Swanee DiMare.<\/p>\n
Guests arrived in elegant and imaginative hats \u2014 ranging from timelessly classic to boldly avant-garde \u2014 transforming Vizcaya\u2019s historic estate into a vibrant runway celebrating personal style and spring fashion.<\/p>\n
The afternoon began with a cocktail reception in the Main House Courtyard, where guests mingled beneath Vizcaya\u2019s historic architecture while enjoying live music by the Valerie Tyson Entertainment Jazz Quartet. The celebration continued with a waterfront luncheon featuring live entertainment by LID Entertainment and a multi-course, spring-inspired menu catered by Thierry Isambert Culinary and Event Design, and floral design by Sage Design and Co.<\/p>\n
Emmy Award\u2013winning television news anchor Laurie Jennings returned as emcee alongside Vizcaya executive director Joel Hoffman, welcoming attendees and highlighting the importance of continued investment in the preservation of Vizcaya.<\/p>\n
A highlight of the afternoon was the highly anticipated hat contest, judged by a distinguished panel of fashion and luxury leaders, including Elias Synalovski of Neiman Marcus Coral Gables, John Grisham of Chanel Fine Jewelry, Marta Minchiotti of Manolo Blahnik, and Suzy Buckley Woodward of Shapoh.com. This year\u2019s winners included Best Overall: Yenin Acevedo; Most Elegant: Camila Guiribitey, and Best Hat: Lydia Touzet.<\/p>\n
The 2026 Preservation Luncheon was generously supported by Neiman Marcus Coral Gables as Fashion Sponsor and Manolo Blahnik as Luxury Footwear Sponsor. Beverage Sponsors included Bacardi, Martini Rossi, Patr\u00f3n, St-Germain, Grey Goose, Shaw-Ross Importers, The Pale and La Scolca. Eventstar Structures served as the Exclusive Tent Sponsor.<\/p>\n
The luncheon committee included distinguished members of the community: Cristina Ben-Shmuel, Jenni Coba, Elizabeth Costa de Rusch, Swanee DiMare, Natalie Estrella, Sarah Feil Lewin, Sonia Gibson, John Grisham, Camila Guiribitey, Pearl Baker-Katz, Linda Levy, Marile Lopez, Christina Martin, Sheila Martinez, Nancy McCormick, Cammy Richards, Yvonne Rosemeier, Lydia Touzet, Josie Wang, Alexa Wolman, Suzy Buckley Woodward, and Patty Zhang.<\/p>\n
Beyond the fashion and festivities, the Preservation Luncheon fulfilled its core mission \u2014 raising vital funds to support Vizcaya\u2019s ongoing preservation and community engagement work. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, donors, and attendees, the event continues to play a critical role in safeguarding Vizcaya\u2019s legacy as a cultural and historic treasure for Miami and beyond.<\/p>\n
For more information about the Vizcaya Preservation Luncheon or to learn about future events, visit www.vizcayapreservation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Vizcaya Museum and Gardens The Vizcaya campus includes the historic Vizcaya Village on the west side of South Miami Avenue. Here, Vizcaya offers a Sunday farmers market, community programs on urban agriculture, wellness and other topics, and a charming Caf\u00e9 in the restored Superintendent\u2019s House that is open on weekends.<\/p>\n Located at 3251 S. Miami Ave. (with the Village across the street at 3250 S. Miami Ave.), Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is open daily, except Tuesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For more information, visit www.vizcaya.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ABOUT US:<\/p>\n For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area.<\/p>\n This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community.<\/p>\n Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami\u2019s culture. Whether you\u2019re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami\u2019s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https:\/\/communitynewspapers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have any questions, feel free to email Michael@communitynewspapers.com<\/a> or Grant@communitynewspapers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark in Miami, originally built between 1914 and 1922 as the winter estate of James Deering. Open as a public museum since 1953, this European-inspired estate welcomes 400,000 visitors annually and includes a Main House filled with decorative arts, 10 acres of formal gardens, native forests and mangrove shores.<\/p>\n
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