Ocean Drive, the premier luxury lifestyle magazine, famous for its covers of the hottest celebrities and supermodels, celebrated its highly anticipated 15th Anniversary in true Hollywood style on Saturday night. Presented by Ocean Drive magazine, Midtown Miami and CTV24, the event attracted the crème de la crème of VIPs, local socialites and leading tycoons of the media and publishing world.

Crowds gathered outside The Station, located on Midtown Boulevard, Midtown Miami, anticipating a star-studded annual event, billed as “The Oscars” of Miami, after rumors of a seven-figure production established the party as the most highly sought-after and extravagant to date.

The exclusive, invitation-only party for 3,000 of the country’s most coveted VIPs was produced by event impresario Barton G., the creative mastermind behind the design of the purpose-built venue in Midtown Miami, dubbed “The Crystal Palace.” As people entered the 20,000-square-feet marquee tent, whispers could be overheard about the astonishing centerpiece to the mesmerizing interior design — two 12-foot-high chandeliers floating above the crowd complete with models inside each fixture. DJ Ruckus ruled the groove with an eclectic collection of sounds while crowds enjoyed lavish buffets and complimentary cocktails from the Imperia Vodka and Martin Miller Gin bars located throughout the venue. The “Ed Hardy Fragrance Bar” presented by Ed Hardy Fragrance and the “Sada Fashion Lounge,” presented by Sada & Company, captured the epitome of elegance for the event’s glamorous VIP crowd.

“Ocean Drive was the catalyst to our company, Niche Media becoming the largest city luxury magazine company in the country,” said Jerry Powers, President of the Publishing division of Niche Media and co-founder of Ocean Drive. “Twenty-five hundred of the best and most important people in the country flew in from all parts of the world to celebrate with us tonight at our 15th anniversary,” he added.

The annual Ocean Drive anniversary event is known for its slew of attending celebrities and VIPs, and this year was no exception. Notable names at the event included Jerry Powers, President of Niche Media/Publishing Division/co-founder Ocean Drive; Joe Cayre, founder and Principal of Midtown Equities; Michael Cayre, principal of Midtown Equities; Gabriel Martinez, CEO of CTV24; Michael Carr, President of Greenspun Media Group, parent company of Niche Media; Jason Binn, CEO of Niche Media; Tico Torres, drummer from Bon Jovi; baseball stars Alex Rodriguez and Mike Piazza; Hollywood director Michael Bay; Barton G; Oscar Feldenkreiss, owner of Supreme International; Supermodel Ines Rivero; Nicola Siervo, co-owner of Quattro and Mokai; Dana Schou, Dom Perignon ambassador; Zalman Lekach, founder New Wave fragrances (Ed Hardy Fragrance); Christian Audigier of Ed Hardy; Scott Rothstein, principal of RRA Law; “It” couple Amanda and Mark Tamis, regional vice president of Morgans Hotel Group; Anthony Juliano, managing director of The Dubai Group; David Sosa and Asia of Sada and Co.; Ken Gorin, principal and president of The Collection; Brian Elias, managing partner of Fowler and White; musician Ricky Elias; Michael Capponi; TV host Cindy Taylor; male supermodel Bryce Draper, star of VH1’s smash hit The Agency; artist Carlos Betancourt; conceptual artist Janine Antoni; designer Debbie Ohanian; Deco Drive co-anchor Louis Aguirre; restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow and wife Linda; designer Lei Marco; designer Christopher Ciccone; Scottie Pippin; socialite and philanthropist Claudine Smurfit; Shareef Malnik, owner of The Forge; Sabrina Cruise, owner of Blink Agency and actor Anthony Michael Hall. Even stars from the literary world attended, including novelist Bob Antoni, Brian Antoni and Jennifer Valoppi; Designer Lei Marco created a red carpet statement, flanked with two models draped in black middle-eastern Burkhas, with open backs plunging to the lower curve of their spines.

Following an Oscar-style red carpet entrance in front of the world’s media, celebrities took to the Imperia VIP Lounge located behind the DJ booth. Actor Anthony Michael Hall was seen moving furniture to make room for Alex Rodriguez and Mike Piazza. Director Michael Bay, who recently bought a house in Miami Beach, was overheard reliving memories of shooting Bad Boys in Miami 15 years ago, the same year that Ocean Drive magazine launched. Other gossip included baseball star Mike Piazza being snuck in through a side door after being denied entrance to the party because he forgot to bring his VIP wristband.

Jason Binn, Michael Carr, Alex Rodriguez & Jerry Powers

Tico Torres, Jerry Powers & Michael Cayre

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