This real estate tycoon was born and raised in A-town and is currently a managing partner for the Atlanta-based SR Hotel Development. For the past 25 years, Paul Freeman has been a pioneer in luxury real estate and a key figure in the development of several luxury high-rises in the South. Freeman is currently the lead developer at The St. Regis Residences in Atlanta, the luxury residences that occupy the top 15 floors of the five-star St. Regis hotel.

On Nov. 29, Hilton Hotels & Resorts opened one of the most spectacular hotels in the entire world. The five-star hotel is sleek and chic and…it “floats.” The beachfront property boasts breathtaking panoramic views fostered by infinity pools that create the illusion that they extend directly out into the ocean. Aside the stunning 180-degree views that guests of the hotel will be treated to from their individual private balconies, the Hilton Pattay features state-of-the-art technology and luxurious amenities.

Lebron James started his New Year’s Eve celebrations a day early for his star-studded birthday party on Dec. 30. The birthday festivities started out at STK at the Gansevoort South Beach for dinner before heading over to the hotel’s nightclub Coco De Ville.

Restaurateur Steve Haas, the former co-owner of Soyka Restaurant and one of the creators of Miami Spice, has teamed up with acclaimed chef Tom Azar, former chef de cuisine for the legendary Emeril’s restaurant at the Loews Hotel Miami Beach, to create a new concept restaurant in Miami. This dynamic duo has joined forces to create City Hall, The Restaurant, a new brasserie-style eatery located on Biscayne Boulevard, just five blocks north of the Adrienne Arsht Center.

Cover stars Loren and JR Ridinger, creators behind the far-reaching arm that is Market America, are making headlines–yet again! Recently, news of MA’s acquisition of top comparison-shopping site, Shop.com, has swarmed, and the couple caught up with Haute Living to talk about the marriage, how it will transform the world of online shopping, and how it puts Market America in prime position to rival giants like Amazon.com for the number one spot in the world’s Internet retail destinations.

It’s been more than a year since we put out the last Haute 100 edition of Haute Living New York, which highlighted the 100 most influential individuals in the world’s most powerful city. We are now pleased to announce that the Haute 100 New York list for 2010 has been released in our Dec/Jan issue of Haute Living New York. On this year’s list, you’ll see some familiar names and faces, plus several new power players that have recently taken the Big Apple by storm.

Lebron James knows that he chose the best city to live and play in, which is why he stayed in town for the hottest party of the decade at the W hotel in South Beach. The New Year’s festivities began at 9 p.m. at WET, the W’s chic poolside lounge where the countdown to 2011 concluded with a live performance by Grammy-nominated platinum recording artist, Drake. The party then moved on into the W’s hot club WALL for its post-midnight bash with New York-based 4AM DJs, DJ Phresh, DJ Sinatra and DJ Prince, along with Haute Living’s very own official deejay, DJ Irie.

As the Chairman and CEO of Empire CLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services, David Seelinger is one responsible for getting the who’s who of Hollywood where they need to go — on time and in style.

As the Chairman and CEO of Empire CLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services, David Seelinger is one responsible for getting the who’s who of Hollywood where they need to go — on time and in style.