Alyce Robertson

Executive director, Miami Downtown Development Authority

Miami has more work to be done to realize its vision as a world-class city: stimulating economic development, enhancing access to public transit, and increasing quality of life for its residents and visitors.

Marianne Cusato

Designer, author

Today, value is not found on a checklist including square footage or finishes. Today's value comes from a holistic view of the home. Here the top five "must haves" in home design today.

Myk Likhov

Chief Strategist, Authentic.ly

I moved to Miami nearly five years ago to start a yoga company. Miami was cheaper and there were fewer yoga studios than in other metropolitan cities. I also knew that it is sunny exactly 70 percent of the time. Coming from Philly, this was huge.

Tara Solomon

Miami-based writer and pop-culturist

Marianne Cusato

Designer, author

If you are old enough to remember Avocado Green and Harvest Gold, you know that day eventually comes to say goodbye to some home trends.

Vanessa Brito

Owner and Director, MYami Marketing/Chairman, Miami Voice PAC

While Miamians have traditionally opposed gambling, Genting's bling has turned a lot of heads and eased their fears. They say "Gambling is already here," "A big casino will bring jobs."