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z ENTERPRISEbusiness back to CONTENTS WORDS BY MARISA CUTILLASzbusiness news CONCEPT HOME PRESENTS SECOND MARBELLA PROJECT: BREEZE

The building licence for Concept Home’s second project in Marbella, Breeze, has been granted and construction will start soon. Breeze comprises 34 (two-, three-, and four-bedroom) apartments and penthouses with a Southwesterly orientation, plenty of light, and sun all day. The project is located on the Guadalmina golf frontline. It is only a few minutes away from Marbella and Puerto Banús and is within walking distance from San Pedro town, the beach, the Guadalmina golf course, shops and facilities. i www.breezemarbella.com

MARBELLA FASHION SHOW

Last month, the Marbella Fashion Show (MFS) took place at the Amàre Beach Hotel Marbella. The event featured clothing by 18 designers as well as the presentation of the MFS Prize 2021, awarded to new talents. The MFS was launched by Victorio y Lucchino – the famed Sevillan duo who are known for their stunning Andalusian-inspired fashions. i www.marbella.es

ESTEPONA FASHION WEEK

One of the most hotly-awaited events of the local fashion scene, Estepona Fashion Week, took place in a dreamlike setting – the Estepona Orchidarium. Some 17 local shops took part in the show, presenting their latest fashion, beauty, and accessory collections. The event included the Concurso de Jóvenes Diseñadores (Estepona de Moda) competition, which highlighted the talent of young designers. i www.estepona.es

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ESTRELLA DAMM ANDALUCÍA MASTERS

The Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters 2021 event, a European Tour tournament, will be taking place between October 14 and 17 at the Real Club Valderrama. The seventh edition of the Spanish tournament, which was recently declared an Event of Exceptional Public Interest by the Spanish government, offers the highest prize money on the European Tour this season. It has attracted a plethora of top players – including Jon Rahm, the first Spanish winner of the U.S. Open. i For tickets,

www.estrelladammandaluciamasters.golf

MY SEARCH FOR MADELEINE BY JON CLARKE

Jon Clarke is a journalist who has been on a 14-year hunt to solve one of Europe’s most tragic crimes – the kidnapping of Madeleine McCann. His new book charts his journey from the Ocean Club holiday resort in Praia da Luz through many isolated parts of Portugal and Spain and Germany. Clarke meets scores of mysterious characters, some of whom he believes hold the key to what happened to Madeleine. Published by Clarke Media Ltd. i Available on Amazon.

FIRST EDITION OF THE AEDAS MATCH FORUM

AEDAS Homes, a leading developer in Spain, recently held the first edition of the AEDAS Match Forum, which brought together more than 200 international sales agents in La Zagaleta (Benahavís). The company celebrated its good performance on the Coast, having sold 180 per cent more homes to international clients between April and June this year than during the same period in 2019. i www.aedashomes.com

SIERRA BERMEJA FIRES: WWF RESPONDS

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has demanded radical change to stop forest fires such as the recent Sierra Bermeja tragedy (which took the life of a firefighter). Climate change is accelerating and intensifying wildfires more rapidly than expected and we aren’t currently prepared to deal with their effects. The Sierra Bermeja fires forced 3,000 people from six municipalities to leave their homes or confine themselves within their dwellings. The WWF recommends various measures – including restoring affected areas, fostering the natural regeneration of local flora, and adapting the land so that future fires are contained. i www.wwf.es

DEBRA CHARITY EVENT AT ALOHA GOLF

Butterfly skin charity, DEBRA, recently held a fundraising golf event at Aloha Golf Club, featuring golf and prizes. The charity has been busy indeed, having also celebrated the 18th annual Butterfly Children Gala at Aloha Golf Club. DEBRA works to help families with children with epidermolysis bullosa – a rare genetic condition that makes skin so fragile that it can tear or blister at the slightest touch. i www.pieldemariposa.es

FEMINI CARE OPENS IN MARBELLA

Femini Care has launched a new clinic in Marbella, with the aim of boosting health and wellness in women. Services offered included aesthetic gynaecology, pelvic floor physiotherapy, aesthetics, nutrition, and psychology. The Clinic provides cutting-edge treatments such as INDIBA radiofrequency technology (to rejuvenate the genital area) and a gynaecological laser treatment called Monalisa Touch (targeted at vaginal atrophy). i www.femini.es

SPECSAVERS’ NAME A GUIDE DOG COMPETITION

Specsavers is launching the ‘Name a Guide Dog Puppy Competition’ to support the ONCE Foundation for Guide Dogs (FOPG). Judith Borland from Specsavers Ópticas in Fuengirola commented: “We are really looking for name suggestions for FOPG’s next litter of puppies. Names must start with the letter N, be short and easy, and can’t be people’s names. Indicate the name and your reason for choosing it. We’ll select our favourite at the end of October and announce our winner.” i Further information, www.specsavers.es

SPANISH NATIONAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

AT THE HIGUERÓN SPORT CLUB The eighth edition of the Spanish National Beach Volleyball Championship recently took place at the Higuerón Sport Club. The event, which attracted players from across the country, is part of the Madison Beach Volley Tour. It was an open circuit competition, with full equality between male and female players. i www.reservadelhigueronresort.com

MY SECRET GARDEN EXHIBITION IN PUERTO BANÚS

Art lovers take note – you have until January 16, 2022 to view the exhibition My Secret Garden by Belgian artist, Arne Quinze. Comprising six sculptures (in acrylic over aluminium), the collection of works pays homage to the graceful forms found in nature. The pieces will be displayed along the streets and port. Quinze utilises art to battle against the grey monotony of cities. He hopes his work inspires people to protect and appreciate the Planet. i www.puertobanus.es