THE RESIDENCES AT W SOUTH BEACH HOSTS FIRST-CLASS DINNER AND PANEL DISCUSSION ON TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MIAMI MASTER BROKERS FORUM

MIAMI BEACH, FL -- May 21, 2010 – The Miami Master Brokers Forum (MBF), an organization comprised of South Florida’s top residential real estate agents, recently held an extraordinary dinner and panel discussion, hosted by The Residences at W South Beach.

After arriving at the W South Beach, guests were treated to a lavish cocktail hour on the 12th floor, and toured several of the fully finished, exquisitely furnished, and exceptionally well-serviced residences, ranging in size from 556 to more than 3,000 square feet, all offering mesmerizing ocean panoramas and generous outdoor space. Guests were then ushered to a banquet room and formally welcomed by The Residences at W South Beach's John Albino and Katy Stoka.

This was followed by a cutting-edge panel discussion on technology and social media, featuring Beth Butler of Big Mouth Consulting; Deborah Boza Valledor of the Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches; and Christopher Smith of Top Producer and the TechSavvyAgent.com blog. All three discussed the latest trends concerning Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, with specific focus on how real estate professionals are maximizing these and other networks.

Guests were treated to a wonderful buffet dinner after the discussion, plus prize drawings for $200 gift certificates for W The Store, MR CHOW, Soleà, the Bliss Spa, and a two-night stay at the W South Beach. All guests received a special offer for two-night stay at the W at a reduced rate, plus a $100 food and beverage credit.

"My thanks and congratulations to Pat Klock Parker, Claudia Lewis, and Christopher Zoller, for co-chairing this amazing affair," said Emilio Palomo, Miami MBF chair. "We also extend our deepest appreciation to our wonderful hosts at The Residences at W South Beach, and to each of our esteemed panelists."

About the Master Brokers Forum

Established in 1993, the Master Brokers Forum is a unique organization comprised of South Florida's top residential real estate professionals. The MBF provides its members with the opportunity to network and exchange ideas, stay at the cutting edge of the real estate industry and new products, and spearhead the identity of the best of real estate professionalism. Membership is limited to the region's most successful real estate professionals, and is by invitation only. For more information, visit www.masterbrokersforum.com.

About The Residences at W South Beach

The Residences at W South Beach are fully finished, exquisitely furnished, and exceptionally well-serviced in W Hotel’s acclaimed Whatever/Whenever® signature style. Residences range in size from 556 to over 3,000 square feet; all offer mesmerizing ocean panoramas and generous outdoor space. Exclusive sales and marketing by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information about ownership opportunities, please contact the on-premises sales center at (305) 531-4449 or visit www.mysouthbeachresidences.com

PHOTOGRAPH CAPTIONS (from left to right)

1. Deborah Boza Valledor, Claudia Lewis, Christopher Smith, Beth Butler, Christopher Zoller, Pat Klock Parker, Emilio Palomo, and Katy Stoka

2. Ilene Tessler and Bonnie Brooks

3.Doris Suttin and Krystal Marcus

4. Tomi Rose and Polly Schiff

5. Harvey Daniels, Melissa Rubin, Nancey Klock Corey, and David Sporn

6. Jill Hertzberg, Farid Moussallem, and Kathy Green

7. Ilana Abella and Mayi de la Vega