Singer Ricky Martin has sold his Golden Beach mansion for $12.8 million to an undisclosed buyer. Located at 641 Ocean Boulevard, the home is situated on the northern edge of Miami-Dade County.

On November 26, French bistro and bar, Coco Laurent, will open its doors to the public. Featuring high ceilings and 7,000 square feet, the new restaurant was designed in classic French style with accent pieces such as handmade chandeliers flown in from France.

The John Lautner-designed home in Palm Springs owned by Bob and Dolores Hope has recently hit the real estate market with an impressive asking price of $45 million.

Real estate mogul Donald Trump has turned his developer’s attention toward Homestead, where he plans to build a futuristic movie studio.

Luxury handbag designer Khirma Eliazov celebrated the opening of her boutique in New York City on November 14 with VIPS and chilled Voli Vodka cocktails.

Created to benefit leading nonprofit organizations that provide support for improving children and adults’ lives in Harry Winston salon communities across the nation, the Harry Winston Hope Collection Bracelet will launch in Fall 2012 and to celebrate the debut, 100% of the retail sales price of each bracelet will go to these charitable organizations, including Miami’s Voices for Children Foundation.

Reality TV stars featured on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Orange County, Tamra Barney, Lynne Curtin and Peggy Tanous hosted the grand re-opening of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Tustin in support of the Ronald McDonald House.

The Los Angeles Times may be getting closer to having a new owner as the Orange County Register names Rupert Murdoch, Douglas Manchester and Aaron Kushner as potential buyers.

The former Dennis Hopper compound sold last summer for $5 million and the new owner has decided to rent out one of the three Frank Gehry-designed loft spaces for $4,300 per month.