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‘When the Judge Speaks Everyone Listens’ hosted by Russel Lazega of Florida Insurance Advocates; Airstron, Northern Trust and The Continental Group

BY BARI AUERBACH

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ustice for all interested in building business” prevailed at a recent Aventura Marketing Council Chairman’s Roundtable luncheon featuring judges from the North Dade Justice Center including Associate Administrative Judge Linda Singer Stein; Judge Myriam Lehr; Judge Caryn Schwartz; Judge Eric Hendon; Judge Charles Johnson; Judge Fleur Lobree; and Judge Sheldon Schwartz. Circuit Court Judge Stan Blake served as moderator for the auspicious judicious event hosted by Russel Lazega of Florida

Kevin Shacter, Northern Trust; Judge Stan Blake; Gary Pyott, The Continental Group; Maxine Lopez, Airstron; Judge Sheldon Schwartz; Judge Caryn Schwartz; Judge Myriam Lehr; Judge Charles Johnson; Russel Lazega, Law Ofc. of Russel Lazega / Florida (Photography by Andrew Goldstein) Insurance Advocates ; Judge Eric Hendon; Judge Linda Singer Stein; Judge Fleur Lobree ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

AMC Chair Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman

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Insurance Advocates with auxiliary sponsors Airstron, Northern Trust and The Continental Group.

Legal leader/AMC Chair Cliff Schulman of Weiss, Serota, Helfman helped welcome guests to the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort along with attorney Russel Lazega; Maxine Lopez of Airstron; Tom Oliveri and Kevin Shacter of Northern Trust; and Gary Pyott of The Continental Group.

Presenting evidence of enhanced convenience, the judges noted the North Dade Justice Center now has an additional parking lot; Chief Judge Joel Brown facilitated the addition of a new judge to expedite complex commercial cases; a new

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Wandering & Pondering The Eyes

n’t need new glasses. After all he spent $100, 20 years ago and was told then that these glasses were for ever and he still has Gloria has a problem. She has found the that guarantee with him. Sometimes things man of her dreams after all these years. look little fuzzy but because of his lifetime She’s pretty near 50 but with all the tucks gurarantee that went with the glasses he and face changes she has tried to look like knows they are still good.

Anyway he met Gloria and through his her early 30s. However anyone with decent glasses Gloria was a dream come eyesight is very aware that she is true. Beautiful and not a blemish no 30 or even early 40s. It has anywhere on her. been a problem with the potential Gloria of course is in heaven. men she would like to be with.

A man that knows her true beauAll of a sudden Alan has come ty even if he has to squint a bit to into her life. He is probably in his truly see her. Gloria has big late 40s a success in his business ideas for her and Alan and she but a bit mousey in his relationhas discussed all this with him. ships with women. He isn’t what Alan on his part, is thrilled that you would call… whatever.

DAN PALMER someone so beautiful and brainy Seems that he is a bit frugal when it comes to his vanity. He thinks he cares for him. He tries hard to make sure has great eyesight and the perfect glasses that he is the only one in her life. As for for him. The fact that he last brought glass- Gloria she doesn’t stay too far from him. es 20 years ago, shows how great his eye- Someone might actually try to get him to sight is, at least to him. Trouble is that what go for new glasses and as far as she is conhe sees out of his glasses are pretty much cerned she’ll break any new glasses he imagination because his eyes have gone tries to get.

After all he thinks she is beautiful and downhill all these years; however as far as he is concerned he sees perfectly and does- why change his view.

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Around Town in Aventura The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa hosts Aventura Marketing Council, North Dade and Miami Shores Bar Associations Over 150 business professionals recently enjoyed an exquisite waterside networking reception at The Westin’s newly renovated AiZia restaurant and nightclub.

Guests were delighted to learn that waterside dockage is available to anyone interested in dining at the resort (specifically AiZia or Rivals), and reservations are not necessary if overnight dockage is not needed.

Docking is free to all diners who do not need electric or water hook up.

For those who need electric and or water hookup, price is $3 per foot of the vessel.

For information on The Westin Diplomat, call Alana Gabriel at 954-602-8628 or visit Diplomatresort.com. Dock Master Chuck Campbell can be reached at 954-658-2526.

Malely Cowan, Yesenia Rosario, Michael Futch, Alana Gabriel and Carolyn Horton, Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa

LEFT: Katherine Lapidoth; Barry Olfern and Seth Bassoff, Ameriprise Financial

Yesenia Rosario, Loma Frazier-Grant and Malely Cowan, Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa

Monica and Stephen Sugar, Miami Gardens Care Centre; Jacci Seskin

Penni and Dr. Robert Sheir, Optometrist; Carolina Sznajderman, Egozi & Bennett, PA; Jacci Seskin Kathryn Anderson and Dr. Robert Donoway, The Donoway Center for Cancer Treatment & Prevention; Lesya Pelyushko, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management MAB Group

Liz Becker, Life After Split Coaching; AMC Chair Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman; Yasmin Gilinsky, Florida Insurance Advocates / North Dade Bar Assocaiton; Neil Kodsi, Miami Shores Bar Association; Carolyn Horton, Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa

Bev Moceri, EWM Realtors; Russell Bedore, Fidelity Investments; Iris Cortez and Maria Wills, EWM Realtors

Roman and Natali Pavlik, Pavlik Real Estate Group / Keller Williams; Ellen Fisher, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center and Peter Fisher, Woodbury Financial Services

Larry Goldenberg, Allstate Insurance- Desjardins Agency; Faith Bandklayder and Spring Strong, Imperial Club

Dr. David Muransky, Aventura Chiropractic Care Center; Marty and Carolyn Granoff, Granoff Enterprises Bella Abadi and Debbie Blasberg-Sander, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty; Lonnie Ogulnick, Lonnie Gordon Financial Group/ Ladenburg Thalmann; Andrew Waxman, Mercantil Commercebank

RIGHT: John McPhee, Jason Alderman, Bill McCue and Lynn Waterman

Jesus Soto, Coconut Grove Bank; Luis Yepez, Capital Bank; Michael Moceri, EWM Realtors

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Banish the temptation to covet

Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING Regardless of your beliefs or your religious affiliations there are strong reasons not to covet. To covet is to strongly desire another’s possessions or attributes.

Depending on the degree of your desire you may just hanker for, or have a yen for something, or you may experience a deep hunger for and painful longing for the objects and life you covet.

If you covet you are jealous and envious of others. If you are jealous and envious then you want something that belongs to someone else. You may even feel entitled to it. This will make you discontent and even bitter Envy is more intense than jealousy. It implies that you want something that belongs to another and feel entitled to it but, in reality, you are not necessarily entitled to it. Envy goes beyond mere jealousy and suggests a negative desire to also deprive the other person. You begrudge the other person’s good fortune

and wish that they did not have it.

If you covet you are setting yourself up for a lot of negative emotions. You will definitely feel insecure, sad, discouraged and slightly depressed. Your selfesteem will always be low. You will feel cheated and resentful. You will feel very discontent with what you do have. You will not be grateful or appreciative of your own good fortune.

If you catch yourself coveting change how you think and feel immediately. Do not allow yourself to covet. It is preferable if you admire, aspire and be inspired by whatever it is you covet.

If you admire, you are regarding the person with respect and appreciation for who and what they are and for what they have achieved.

If you aspire you are creating your own goal or objective that you wish to attain. You are willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish it.

You can be Inspired to achieve something similar in your own life. Allow yourself to be stimulated and aroused to action.

Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305-788-4864, 212-308-0309.

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‘When the Judge Speaks Everyone Listens’ JUDGE SPEAKS, from page 1 –––––

AMC Chair Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman and Young Stars Showcase Co-host Jessica Rafalowski

Aventura Vice Mayor Billy Joel; Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond; Sharon and Ran Oz, CooLAM Dance Studio; Ben Launerts, Parksman Parking; Aventura Comm. Teri Holzberg

Moderator: Judge Stan Blake Judge panel: Judge Sheldon Schwartz; Judge Charles Johnson; Judge Caryn Schwartz; Judge Linda Singer Stein; Judge Myriam Lehr; Judge Eric Hendon; Judge Fleur Lobree.

(SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 8) Child Support Enforcement division has been created; and pending legislative approval, increased court funding may help speed up processing of foreclosure cases.

Miami-Dade Commissioner Sally Heyman helped the judges pass on good news that passport applications and renewals, bus passes and voting cards can be obtained at the North Dade Justice Center as well as assistance with homestead exemptions, auto tag renewals, property or business tax payments, the sale of dog tags, baby stroller permits and contractor licenses.

For more information, phone 3-1-1.

Taking the stand, Russel Lazega explained, “Florida Insurance Advocates is a 15-attorney, statewide insurance litigation boutique representing hundreds of medical providers and consumers with issues involving insurance companies. Our firm’s team of specialists includes authors of the leading textbooks on Florida Workers’ Compensation law; Florida insurance law; and general insurance law.

We work on a contingency basis and in most instances, our fees are recovered from the insurance company on top of your recovery - so in essence, we’re

working at no expense to you.” For more information, phone: 305-981-9055 or visit lazegalaw.com Airstron specializes in air conditioning, refrigeration, sales, service and installations, is one of the region’s largest mechanical contractors providing services including new installations, total retrofit projects, design builds, refrigerant and heat recovery, sales and service. Phone: 305-940-2962 or visit airstron.com Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduci-

ary and banking solutions to corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Phone: 305-931-2230 or visit northerntrust.com The Continental Group is the state’s largest manager of multifamily rental communities as well as condo and homeowner associations managing 1,600 communities statewide and 35 properties in Aventura, where their Lukes-Sawgrass landscaping division helps keep the city beautiful.

For more information, call 800-927-4599 or visit tcgmgt.com

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‘Trending Now’

Bari Auerbach LIFE IN THE CITY We’re constantly being bombarded with information about the latest trends and breaking news stories – but have you heard about these hypothetical Aventura trends: Bounty Shoppers: If you were shocked by the NFL bounty scandal, just imagine how you’d react to news that hardcore bargain hunters were actually hiring “bounty shoppers” to stake out the best sales and prevent anyone else from winning the most wanted items! But we probably won’t be affected by this trend…Aventura Mall was recently named the second most visited in the nation - so there are way too many shoppers to tackle!

Leg Work: At this year’s Oscars, J.Lo and Angelina dared to bare – but even celebs don’t have a leg up on the most stylish Aventura residents who pride themselves on rarely having wardrobe malfunctions – and never getting pulled over by fashion police issuing citations for certain sights

that really shouldn’t be seen (especially near schools).

No Parking: Since the new stadium doesn’t seem to have enough parking spots for Miami Marlins fans, Aventura and other cities could offer use of the their shuttle bus fleets to provide transportation to and from games. This could help generate municipal revenues and prove it’s possible for Floridians to pitch “smart” ideas.

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Political Parties: If you really prefer not to discuss politics, Aventura is the perfect place to live since the most hotly debated issues include what kind of flowers should be planted to keep the city looking beautiful; and popularity polls being conducted at most parties are less about political candidates and more about whether to choose Mercedes, BMW, Audi or Porsche.

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‘When the Judge Speaks Everyone Listens’ Christopher Tuccitto, Law Ofc. of Russel Lazega / Florida Insurance Advocates; Barry Snyder, Snyder & Gonzalez; J.D. Underwood, Law Ofc. of Russel Lazega / Florida Insurance Advocates

North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo and Jeff Levinson, Sabadell United Bank

Alan Neufeld, Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert, P.A. and Daniel Consigli, IDB Bank

RIGHT: Sonny Levitt, RiversideGordon Memorial Chapels and Mel Gordon, Amerprise Financial Bal Harbour Mayor Jean Rosenfield and Andrew Waxman, Mercantil Commercebank

Maria Corona and Lance Detotto, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort

LEFT: Oscar Llorente, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Judge Fleur Lobree; Maira Diaz-Giusti, Coconut Grove Bank

Judge Linda Singer Stein; Joanna Carbone, SOPREMA; Tami Miller, Decon; Judge Myriam Lehr; Maxine Lopez, Airstron

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Judge Eric Hendon; Judge Caryn Schwartz; Russel Lazega, Law Ofc. of Russel Lazega / Florida Insurance Advocates; Judge Myriam Lehr; Kevin Shacter, Northern Trust

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Advice for getting through a divorce

BY DEBBIE MARTINEZ

Divorce Coach

What can I do to stop my ex-husband from telling lies about me to anyone who will listen? I’m losing friends left and right.

All I can say is that they weren’t really your friends.

Those that know you will know to turn a deaf ear. Shakespeare was a wise man when he said, “The lady doth protest too much!” Don’t lose your credibility by defending yourself.

Spend that time making new friends. An attorney friend of mine told me once that the friends you make after your divorce are the friends that you will have for a long time. I hope you find comfort in that.

My daughter comes home from her dad’s wearing makeup and clothes that my ex-husband’s live-in gives her. They are clearly not age appropriate. I have tried talking to both of them, but they are smug and tell me they will do what they wish “on their watch.”

Just a wild guess here, but I would bet you felt like jumping through the phone and strangling them? No doubt this is tough. You feel walked over as a mother by the live-in, feel powerless with your ex and the bad guy with your daughter. Have no fear, your inner strength is here! Simply put, you are going to take back the power. Send an email to your ex in a very professional way outlining why you feel these are inappropriate (this is for documentation purposes). After that, no need to say another word. When your daughter comes home dressed that way, calmly explain to her that you understand how she might find the make up and clothes “cool”, but that it is not age appropriate. Again, you understand she is allowed to wear them at her dad’s, but not here. Ask her to change and tone down the make up. Don’t bad mouth the dad or the live in, just be matter-of-fact. Don’t get into a dis-

cussion with her, as this is not up for debate.

You might not be able to control what goes on at his house, but you certainly can take back the power in your home. I have also known a time or two when the clothes goblins come at night and whisk those clothes to the netherworld, never to be seen again.

When my children come back from their dad’s, all I hear about is the girlfriend and what fun they had. I’m sick of hearing it. What can I say to them without sounding bitter?

I will assume they are “filling you in”, not to be mean. That assumption in place, understand that they are viewing this as sharing with you. As painful as it might be, you want to keep open communication with them. Try steering the conversation in the direction you would like it to go. When you feel enough time has passed, perhaps guide them to do homework or get settled in. Let me acknowledge your feelings here for a minute. I know it’s really hard to have your children gone, only to come home and extol how great the weekend at dads was, especially if you have spent your weekend organizing closets with your cat. So, let me leave you with this thought. Would you rather have your children spending an entire weekend where they are unhappy? The depth of a mother’s love knows no bounds, even when it adds to her own unhappiness.

Debbie Martinez is a Certified Divorce Life Coach. She has given workshops on divorce and women’s issues and has offices in South Miami. For more information, go to <www.thepowerofdivorcecoach.com>.

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‘When the Judge Speaks Everyone Listens’

Judge Linda Singer Stein; Judge Sheldon Schwartz; Aventura Comm. Teri Holzberg; Judge Stan Blake; Barry Snyder, Snyder & Gonzalez

Gary Pyott, The Continental Group; Miami-Dade Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup; Aventura Comm. Sally Heyman; Aventura City Clerk Teresa Larry Toppall, Mazel Musicals; Lori Fein, Prudential Mayor Susan Gottlieb; Arthur Barr, Barr & Associates; Soroka and Aventura City Manager Eric Soroka FL. Realty; Peter Fishel, CPA Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor Lew Thaler

Russel Lazega, Law Ofc. of Russel Lazega / Florida Insurance Advocates Lesya Pelyushko, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management; Daniel de la Vega, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty; Rebeca Reiner, EWM Realty

Andrew Waxman, Mercantil Commercebank; Lisa Mooney, BankUnited; Arnold Goldman, The Alternative Board; Susan Fitch, AKAM On-Site

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Culinary delights and high-tech amenities: It’s a new stay at Courtyard Marriott Aventura Nestled between famed Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Courtyard Marriott Aventura unveiled a bright new stay for 2012. This Florida hotel breaks the norm of standard amenities through its invigorated lobby, The Bistro, and meeting rooms full of high-tech bells and whistles.

The lobby’s chic décor and inviting ambiance provide a breath of fresh air, while contemporary improvements include interactive Go Boards®, a home theater, and MediaPods. But one may ask, what is a MediaPod? “They’re cozy booths that offer complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets for laptops, and a flat-screen TV with a personal remote control,” explains Yara Mendes, Director of Sales at Courtyard Marriott Aventura. “They’re perfect for work or play.”

Beyond Courtyard’s high-tech improvements, the hotel offers The Bistro, featuring tasty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners along with Starbucks Coffee. “Guests adore The Bistro, especially Happy Hour at The Bistro Bar. It has become a favorite spot for guests to unwind and enjoy themselves,” says Mendes.

From technical advances to culinary delights, the Courtyard Marriott Aventura has remodeled both the hotel and the guest experience. “Guests can now relax outside of their guest room,” describes Mendes. “Our new lobby provides them with the opportunity to

eat, drink, and connect with others.”

Additional upgrades at Courtyard Marriott Aventura include a new fitness center, outdoor patio, swimming pool, 2 new meeting rooms with state-of-the-art technology that includes built-in 47” LCD TV, 86” retractable screen, glass whiteboard, and premium surround sound / audiovisual equipment.

Courtyard Marriott Aventura is a 3-AAA Diamond Hotel owned and managed by Turnberry Hotel Group, a premier hospitality company. Centrally located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Courtyard Marriott Aventura offers 166 spacious guest rooms and suites, along with 1,296 square feet of meeting space with superior audiovisual and catering services.

For information about Courtyard Marriott Aventura, contact Yara Mendes, Director of Sales at 1-305-918-7448 / ymendes@turnberry.com or visit aventuracourtyard.com.

Walking to create a world free of MS More than 500 people are expected to walk and volunteer to create a world free of MS during this year’s UAIC MS Walk Presented by Pollo Campero in Aventura. The 3.1 mile walk will take place on March 25th at Founders Park South located at 3105 NE 190th Street.

“The MS Walks brings the community together with passionate participants to raise awareness and funds for those living with MS,” said Karen Dresbach, President of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, South Florida Chapter. “Dollar by dollar, MS Walk is changing lives. Our goal is to raise more than $800,000 in hopes of finding a cure for this disease.”

MS Walk, an annual event, is an opportunity for the community to help raise awareness and vital funds to support research, programs and services for the 6,000 people living with MS in South Florida.

Registration for the walk begins at 7:30 a.m. and participants are invited to enjoy a light breakfast with coffee and juice sponsored by The Original Pancake House prior to the 9 a.m. start. A group warm-up will be held approximately 15 minutes before the UAIC MS Walk Presented by Pollo Campero kicks off.

In addition to the 3.1 mile route, the event will feature snack-filled rest stops, live entertainment as well as fun and festivities for all members of the family.

There’s still time to register for the walk as an individual or team. There is a $50 fundraising goal for adults and $25 for students ages 13 – 17. Participants who raise $100 or more will receive a commemorative UAIC MS Walk Presented by Pollo Campero t-shirt plus additional prizes.

MS Walk is sponsored by UAIC, Pollo Campero, La Carreta, Florida Linen Services, Humana, FMS Bonds, ICG, The Original Pancake House, Gazit Group, Seaboard Marine, Waste Management, Crystal Geyser, Publix, Pinkberry and Magic 102.7.

For information, visit mswalksouthflorida.org or contact 954-731-4224 or mswalk@fls.nmss.org

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Fernando Levy Hara, mckafka Development Group Zoraida Druckman, Ofc. of Sen. Gwen Margolis and Jeff Levinson, Sabadell United Bank and Howard Weinberg, and Maxine Lopez, Airstron Steven Greenhouse, Mosaic Business Solutions Association Law Group

Maria Wills, EWM Realty; Dr. Robert Sheir, Optometrist; Gabriella Ratier, Ofc. of Dr. Robert Sheir

LEFT: Eric Beck, IT Doctors; Rixys Alfonso, Dan Marino Foundation; Steve Goitia, IT Doctors

Judge Stan Blake and Aventura Comm. Luz Weinberg

Barry Olfern, Ameriprise Financial and Dr. Steven Moll, Florida International University

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Mazda3 refreshed for 2012, adds SKYACTIV technology

Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS Mazda finally has brought its SKYACTIV fuel-saving and performance technologies to North America, adding the innovative equipment to the popular 2012 Mazda3.

Redesigned for the 2010 model year, the 2012 Mazda3’s exterior has been refined for a bolder look, and given a new front fascia and an updated five-point grille opening for both the sedan and hatchback styles.

The refreshed exterior also includes unique new 16-inch and 17-inch aluminum alloy wheel designs. The 16-inch wheel has 10 twisted-surface spokes (increased from the current seven-spoke design) and the 17inch wheel has enlarged openings between each spoke. Designs for the 16-inch steel wheels and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels are unchanged.

In addition to the Mazda3’s MZR 2.0liter dual-overhead-cam 16-valve four-

cylinder engine (available only on iSV and Sport sedan models), a new high-efficiency direct-injection SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter gasoline engine is offered now. It is the standard power in the Mazda3 iTouring and Grand Touring models and is mated to the new SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission or the optional new SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. The iTouring and Grand Touring trims are available in either sedan or hatchback body styles.

The MZR 2.0-liter engine continues to be available with the five-speed manual gearbox as standard equipment. Mazda3 iSport models also are available with the five-speed automatic as an option.

The SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine is about 4.4 pounds lighter than the old MZR engine and uses multi-hole injectors for enhanced fuel spray, along with specially developed piston cavity shapes that ensure a shorter combustion time and suppress the impact on power and torque from engine knocking.

Fuel economy gets a boost from the combination of a SKYACTIV engine and transmission. When equipped with the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine and optional SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission, the 2012 Mazda3 sedan gets an EPA rated 40 mpg on the highway, a 21

Mazda3 has a bolder stance, a new front fascia and updated five-point grille opening for both sedan and hatchback styles.

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percent improvement.

With a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 gallons, the 2012 Mazda3 sedan with SKYACTIV technology has a 540-mile range.

Also, previously only available with the MZR 2.5-liter engine, the Mazda3 fivedoor hatchback model is offered now in the U.S. with the SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine.

Pricing on the base 2012 Mazda3 starts at $15,200 and $18,450 with SKYACTIV technology.

Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext.

261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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Factoring Social Security Survivor Benefits into Retirement Although there’s a great deal of speculation these days surrounding the future of Social Security, we know many Americans have factored Social Security benefits into their retirement plans.

If you have a family, Social Security also provides dependent benefits to surviving spouses (and ex-spouses), surviving children and, in some cases, surviving parents. Here are some good things to know if you or your loved ones fit into one of these categories.

Surviving spouses. If you were married to your deceased spouse for at least nine months and you are not remarried, you may begin to draw Social Security benefits as early as age 60 (age 50 if you are disabled). If you are taking care of a child who is younger than 16 or disabled, there is no minimum age requirement. The nine-month duration-of-marriage requirement may be waived under certain circumstances.

Surviving ex-spouses. If you were married to the deceased for at least ten years and you are not remarried, you may begin to draw Social Security benefits as early as age 60 (age 50 if you are disabled). A surviving divorced spouse may draw a benefit at any age if taking care of a child who is younger than 16 years or disabled.

The 10-year duration-ofmarriage requirement does not apply to child-in-care benefits.

Surviving children. An unmarried surviving child can draw benefits while younger than 18, and between age 18 and 19 if still a full-time high school student. An unmarried disabled

submit a birth certificate and proof of death for the decedent. Widows and widowers must present a marriage certificate; exspouses a divorce decree; surviving parents proof of dependency.

Talk with us to help you determine a retirement strategy that factors in Social Security benefits.

Alan W. Chais, Vice PresidentInvestments; Michael A. Shear, Managing DirectorInvestments; Scott D. Shear, Assistant Vice PresidentInvestments adult child may be able to draw survivor benefits if under a disability that began before the child turned 22 years old.

Surviving parents. As a surviving parent, you may be able to draw a survivor benefit based on your deceased child’s Social Security work history. To qualify, you must be at least age 62, and you must have been dependent on your deceased child for at least onehalf of your support.

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This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Michael A. Shear, Managing DirectorlInvestments, Alan W. Chais, Vice PresidentlInvestments, Scott D. Shear Assistant Vice President/Investment Officer, 19950 W Country Club Drive, Suite 700, Aventura, FL 33180, 305-933-6422 worker’s Social Security benefit.

• A surviving parent may receive 82.5% of the deceased child’s benefit.

• However, a family usually can draw between 150-180% of the deceased worker’sbenefit.

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Survivors may apply for benefits over the phone (1-800-772-1213) or in a local Social Security office. Generally, every applicant must

Wells Fargo Advisors does not render legal or tax advice. While this information is not intended to replace your discussions with yourtax/legal advisor, it may help you to comprehend the tax implications of your investments and plan tax-efficiently going forward. The material is solely for informational purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy.

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Turnberry Isle Miami hosts Grand Slam Weekend with Tennis Legend Fred Stolle Tennis fans who are in town for the upcoming Sony Ericsson Open can also mingle and play tennis with 18-time Grand Slam champion Fred Stolle at the Turnberry Isle Miami resort on Friday, March 23 through Sunday, March 25.

See why this “fiery” Australian legend became one of the greatest tennis professionals of all times during a number of exciting activities planned with Stolle and Turnberry Isle’s team of tennis professionals.

The sporty weekend will include a pro-am round robin and meet and greet at 5 p.m. on Friday followed by a wine and cheese reception.

Then on Saturday, tennis enthusiasts will enjoy a two-hour group clinic followed by an organized match-play begining at 9 a.m. A tennis drill and open play on Sunday will round out this once-ina-lifetime experience.

The cost to participate is $250 per person, which includes all tennis activities with Fred Stolle, unlimited court time throughout the weekend, a wine and cheese reception, 30 percent savings at the Tennis Pros Shop, plus tax and gratuities. Spaces are limited and reservations are required in advance by contacting (305) 933-6925 or ecusack@turnber-

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Turn the weekend into a getaway by adding on a Turnberry Room starting at $349 per person, per night. Rooms are subject to availability. For reservations, contact Tennis Pro Elisabeth Cusack. Tickets to the Sony Ericsson can be purchased through the Tennis Center as well. Turnberry Isle Miami is located at 19999 West Country Club Drive in Aventura.

Biscayne Cove’s Cecile Pogoda helps ‘light the way’ to public safety

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light – and now we have proper arrows too.

Thanks to Biscayne Cove board president First, the intersection of Williams Island Madeline Giardiello and other residents who Boulevard and Northeast 31st Court/31st supported our cause, as well as officials from Aventura and Miami-Dade Avenue only had a four-way County, our lives are now stop sign. Then when much safer in the City of Biscayne Cove and Williams Excellence.

Island welcomed new neigh“Another initiative I was bors moving into adjacent pleased to participate in was towers at The Peninsula and sharing information with Veterans Park was built, trafother residents about the benfic lights were installed. efits of making Biscayne Now, to help alleviate Cove a gated community. right-of-way confusion, Now, the addition of state-ofarrows have been added to the-art security including a the lights thanks to one of the manned guardhouse is servcommunity activists who ing to further enhance public originally helped “light the safety and increase our propway” to public safety: Cecile erty values.”

Pogoda, a resident of Biscayne Cove board presBiscayne Cove for over 20 ident Madeline Giardiello years. Cecile says she finds it encourages residents to folextremely rewarding to “creCecile Pogoda low Cecile Pogoda’s lead ate the kind of positive –––––––––––––––––––––– and play an active role by changes that make people happy and enhance quality of life at Biscayne attending board meetings, becoming involved and sharing proactive suggestions. She Cove and surrounding communities.”

To help “get the light right” at the intersec- believes, “The personal energy and attitude tion, Pogoda explains, “I persevered and you bring into a situation greatly determines attended monthly meetings to apprise everyone the outcome.” of the importance of a traffic light and the need To contact the Biscayne Cove condominium for arrows at the intersection. I kept a positive attitude and ‘lo and behold’ we got the traffic office, call 305-935-4565.

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Great ‘Motivate Me!’ Fitness Strategies

BY BARI AUERBACH Are you still waiting to lose weight? If the only thing you’ve exercised lately is your right to party, then perhaps it’s time for some great “Motivate Me!” fitness strategies than can help jumpstart those diet and workout resolutions you may not quite remember making a few months ago.

Motivating Trainers: Working out with a personal trainer is a great “Motivate Me!” strategy since knowing someone’s waiting for you can make it more likely you’ll show up for training sessions. Trainers can also recommend specific routines tailored to your unique fitness level and goals; and can ensure you’re utilizing the correct form to get the maximum benefit from the exercises you’re performing. Today, most trainers are more than happy to work with more than one person at a time, so you can split the cost with friends or relatives.

Motivating Magazines: Fitness oriented magazines including Oxygen, Fitness RX, Men’s Health and Shape offer great nutrition and exercise tips – and if that’s not motivating enough, just stare at the models’ firm physiques for a while and odds are you’ll want to be back in the gym before you get to the next page!

Motivating Menus: Nowadays, with diet centers offering menu items like macaroni and cheese, pizza, pancakes and chocolate cake – it’s more motivating than ever to see if you can add your own famous name to successful dieters like Marie Osmond, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson.

Motivating ‘Revolution’: Every day at 2 p.m., ABC’s new show The Revolution strives to motivate and “revolutionize” the lives of viewers from the inside out. The onehour program features a stellar team of experts that help complete transformations in

all areas of life including body, health, style, mind and environment. According to the website, The Revolution is your “daily boost” - whether you’re looking for inspiration to accomplish little victories or in need of a road map for a major change. Every week, the show also highlights one woman’s personal journey over the course of five months.

Motivating Tricks: Once you’ve mustered the motivation to start eating healthier and exercising more, try some of these tricks to keep up your momentum: Keep trying on your “skinny jeans” every day – until you can zip them up; hire a trainer you admire and aspire to look like; pus follow Paula Deen’s lead and learn to make healthier versions of favorite foods.

Motivating Music: To help get more motivated for workouts, it’s essential to download a great playlist into your device of choice.

Here are some suggestions available on iTunes: I Like How It Feels, Enrique Iglesias; On The Foor, J.Lo/ Pitbull; I Can Only Imagine, David Guetta/Chris Brown/Lil Wayne; Turn Up The Music, Chris Brown; Starships, Nicki Minaj; Absolutely Not, Deborah Cox; Wild Ones, Flo Rida; Brokenhearted, Karmin…And if you stay motivated, you’ll soon be able to join the ranks of fitness enthusiasts singing LMFAO’s Sexy and I Know It!

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Aventura Business Park now selling office/warehouse units

Aventura Business Park, located at Ives Dairy Road and I-95, has just begun selling individual office/warehouse units from +/1,300 square feet and up. Sales manager Zach Winters says sales activity has been strong, because “the property and location are unmatched, and people understand that now is the time to buy.”

The Aventura Business Park has always been leased at full occupancy, and sales interest has been seen from both investors and buyers who intend to use the property for their own small businesses. Being situated so close to the wealthy enclave of Aventura means that numerous buyers are also looking for a place to store their collections of art and automobiles which don’t necessarily fit in their condo buildings.

The property is set up for any kind of user; each space has been fully renovated and includes several configurations of offices along with private bathrooms and a number of

warehouse sizes with 16-foot ceilings, each separately metered for utilities. Safety and security are also a top priority, with gated access and each building having full fire sprinkler service.

Spaces range from +/- 1,300 to over 7,000 square feet, and prices start at $150,000. The property is zoned IU-1 Light Industrial, allowing for numerous uses, and it is surrounded by county-owned land, meaning it won’t be built up as competing warehouse space or any other kind of construction.

And now is apparently the time to get a deal.

According to Winters, “the first phase is nearly sold out, so ownership is eager to finish it up and is offering terms that won’t be seen during the next phase. Now is definitely the time to get your name in and be among the first owners of this impressive project.”

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8th Annual Hillel Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School | The Ben Lipson Hillel Community High School On Tuesday, March 27, The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School | The Ben Lipson Hillel Community High School will continue its annual Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, a fundraising tradition benefiting the Hillel Annual Scholarship Fund. The 8th Annual Hillel Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament is generously sponsored by Sapoznik Health and Wellness, Rok Acquisitions, Koslovsky Real Estate and other friends.

Your chance to win the $10,000 prize will be at Mardi Gras Casino (831 N. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach) with dinner at 6 p.m. and the tournament at 6:45 p.m. Tickets at the door are priced at $250 for individual players and $172 for Young Alumni (25 & under).

Seating for the tournament is limited and anyone who wants to participate is encouraged to pre-register.

“Every year, Hillel’s tournament offers a guaranteed fun time with friends from all over the community to support a good cause,” said tournament co-chair and Hillel parent Max Fischbach. “Last year’s event raised more than $65, 000 for scholarship, and we look forward to helping even more students this year.”

First Prize is $10,000. In the unlikely event the tournament hosts less than 175 players, first prize will be guaranteed at $5,000. For more information or sponsorship opportunities call 305.931. 2831 x279. To register, visit ehillel.org/poker.

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Miami-Dade announces transportation information for Sony Ericsson tourney

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The Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department welcomes the return of the Sony Ericsson Open Tennis Tournament to Miami-Dade Parks’ Crandon Tennis Center, located on Key Biscayne, Mar. 19-Apr. 1.

In cooperation with the Sony Ericsson Open/IMG, Village of Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne Police Department, Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste Management Department, Florida Department of Transportation, and City of Miami, and in the interest of enhanced public safety at this year’s event, MiamiDade Parks provides the following information concerning traffic, transit, parking, drop-offs, bicycles, and pedestrians for residents and visitors attending the event: Pedestrians — For greater patron safety, the South Gate will not be accessible to pedestrians. Tennis fans walking to the tournament from the Village of Key Biscayne will be directed by Key Biscayne Police to proceed along the east side of Crandon Boulevard, along its bike path adjacent to Lot 4. The path will lead to the tournament’s main-entrance crosswalk, where patrons will cross Crandon Boulevard to enter the event. Pedestrians will not be permitted to walk north of Harbor Drive on the southbound side of Crandon Boulevard.

D rop-Off/Pick-up/Will Call — The tournament drop-off, pick-up and ticket Will Call area will be strictly limited to the North Gate/Lot 6 entrance.

Traffic — The public should expect heavier than normal traffic along Rickenbacker Causeway during the tournament due to larger than normal crowds.

Fans should note that SunPass is NOT accepted at the causeway’s tollbooth. Visit <www.511southflorida.com> for traffic updates.

Transit — Bus service via the popular Route B, also referenced as Route 102, covering the Brickell Metrorail Station, Brickell Business District, Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami Seaquarium, Crandon Park, City of Key Biscayne, and Cape Florida State Park, will make regular stops at the main entrance of the tournament when heading toward the Village of Key Biscayne. It also will make regular stops across the street from the main entrance, along the east side of Crandon Boulevard, on its return route to Brickell.

Public transportation information, including bus schedules, routes and fares, can be found at <www.miamidade.gov/transit/>

or by calling 3-1-1.

Taxi Service — Taxi service will be available with pickup/drop-off located north of the Crandon Park Office, between Lots 2 and 3, where shuttle buses enter/exit the park. Signage will be posted.

Parking — Parking lots close two hours after the last match. Shuttle bus service to and from the All Day General Admission Parking Lot on Arthur Lamb Road ends one hour after the last match. During the tournament, parking will be available at the following locations: • All Day General Admission Parking — $12-$20/vehicle — Located at Arthur Lamb Road across from the Seaquarium.

Free shuttle services will be provided from Arthur Lamb Road to Parking Lot 3 every 15 minutes until one hour after the last match.

• Parking Lot 1 — Beach Patrons Parking Only — Located at the northernmost entrance to Key Biscayne after crossing the bridge beyond the Rickenbacker Causeway, this lot is strictly reserved for beach patron parking only. No event parking permitted.

• Parking Lot 2 — Accessible Parking — Located at the north entrance of Crandon Park, all accessible parking spaces for the disabled are located in this lot to patrons with a tournament ticket and a valid handicap decal.

• Parking Lot 2 — VIP Parking After 5 p.m., $30/vehicle — Located at the north entrance of Crandon Park, this is the closest lot to the stadium. Fee is per day, no reentry allowed. Subject to availability.

• Parking Lot 3 — Box Holder Parking — This lot is reserved for Box Holders.

• Parking Lot 4 — Motorcycle and Golf-Cart Parking, $10 — Located at the south entrance of Crandon Park, this is the only lot allowing motorcycle and golf-cart parking at a cost of $10. Fee is per day, no re-entry allowed.

• Bicycles, Lot 4, Bike parking is free — Located in Lot 4 by its main exit, diagonally across from the tournament’s mainentrance crosswalk.

P rohibited Parking – Overnight parking is prohibited at Crandon Park. Parking is prohibited at Calusa Park on Key Biscayne. Commercial trucks are prohibited from parking in all public lots. RV’s are not permitted at Crandon Park.

RV Parking — RV’s are restricted and may only utilize Arthur Lamb Road for parking.

For information about MDPROS the public should call 3-1-1 or visit online at <www.miamidade.gov/parks>.

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Switchboard of Miami’s Helpline logs 168,000 calls during 2011

BY RICHARD YAGER

They probably have saved hundreds, if not thousands, of lives.

Yet those who operate Switchboard of Miami Inc. are still little known to many county residents after 45 years of existence.

Switchboard’s staff and volunteers often make a profound difference between life and death, and that is why a description of the non-profit agency’s mission captured the attention of a West Kendall audience on Feb. 29.

“While primarily known mostly for suicide prevention, we do many other services, as well,” said Trudy Krasovic, a Helpline counselor who noted a total 226 suicides in Miami-Dade County during 2011.

“When I joined the service 24 years ago, the average was about 4,000 calls each month,” she recalled. “Now we average 15,000 calls per month for many reasons besides the desperation of a suicidal-inclined individual.”

Krasovic assists in training staff for 24hour answering shifts at Switchboard’s newly occupied quarters in a former parking authority garage at 190 NE Third St. in downtown Miami.

Increased call-ins during her years of service, however, more directly point to the agency’s extended outreach, rather than a surging population with suicidal tendencies, she added.

That is because Switchboard maintains 24/7 lines that answer general information queries about where to find specialized help while providing referrals for free individual and family counseling and prevention assistance for high-risk youth and families through local schools.

Operating on a yearly budget of $4.1 million, additional funding to keep Switchboard in operation comes entirely from contributions, grants and government subsidies that allow its Helpline services to log an estimated 168,000 calls yearly in addition to crisis counseling.

Besides federal, state and county subsidies, major private donors who contribute regularly include United Way, Miami Foundation, AmeriCorps, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Kidside Solutions Inc., Roxy Bolton Rape Treatment Center of Jackson Health System, and Alphanet Inc. “Caring, multilingual, professional staff members and volunteers are available around the clock for anyone in need of help, even if just to identify the right agency to call for a particular problem,” Krasovic said, noting Switchboard maintains the only comprehensive countywide Community Resource Directory.

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Moraima Lugo-Morales and Ruben Morales learn Switchboard services from Trudy Krasovic (center) during Miami-Dade Police Hammocks District CAC meeting on Feb. 29.

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A Senior Services program provides a daily monitoring call, mostly to seniors who live alone, “to see that they’re okay and have a meal for the day,” Krasovich said.

“We get about 700 calls a month just from seniors who need direct help or just a comforting word. They can’t always find a friend or relative to help with a personal problem.”

Current Senior Services program for residents of 65-plus years resulted in 69,798 outgoing calls from problem-solvers last year. Prevention and Clinical Services provided education and information to 2,382 teens and individual or family group counseling to 354 families last year.

An 18-member, all-volunteer board of directors governs the non-profit agency with its staff composed equally of employees (74) and volunteers (75), aided by nine AmeriCorps members and 10 interns.

“We encourage people to find out about volunteering,” Krasovic urged, adding that a special “Gatekeeper” program provides free community outreach training the second Tuesday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m.

The session includes a light breakfast.

Information for upcoming Apr. 10 or May 8 sessions is available by calling 305-3581640, ext. 156.

For other program details, visit online at <www.switchboardmiami.org> or call 305358-HELP (4357).

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Classical South Florida buy Fort Myers WAYJ

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At the same time, CSF president and general manager Douglas Evans said the move In some FM radio station wheeling and will mean a return of classical music to dealing, Classical South Florida has bought Ssouthwest Florida.

WAYJ of Fort Myers from Way “We’re tremendously excited to Media, and Way Media in turn have the opportunity to bring clasbought the Naples station WSRX sical music back to the Southwest from the Family Christian Florida airwaves,” said Eans.

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“Classical South Florida was The WAY programming currentlaunched in Southeast Florida in ly heard on WAYJ will move up the the fall of 2007 and its programdial to 89.5 FM. ming can now be heard from the “WAY-FM started in Fort Myers Upper Keys to the Palm Beaches Bob Augsburg back in 1987,” said WAY Media and Treasure Coast. Soon our profounder and president Bob gramming will reach Southwest Augsburg. “Southwest Florida is Florida as well, from Fort Myers still very strategic for us, and to Naples and Marco Island.” we’re simply moving a short way The acquisitions require up the dial. Most listeners will approval by the Federal Communications Commission hear us on 89.5 FM, while those in before program changes can take Charlotte County will be able to Douglas Evans place. Eddie Esserman of Media tune us in at 100.5 FM. We’re –––––––––––––––– Services Group was the broker for excited about this switch, which will allow WAY Media to launch a suite of the transaction, representing WAY Media.

He may be reached at 912.634.6575. new digital initiatives.”

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Jewish Museum of Florida Kaddish in Concert: A Musical Lecture Sunday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m.

BY JO ANN ARNOWITZ In conjunction with the Museum’s current exhibition Max Miller: Final Mourner’s Kaddish - 333 Days in Painting, a special musical program of Kaddish interpreted by composers will be presented at the Jewish Museum of Florida.

The Mourner’s Kaddish has inspired many concert works that bring this private expression of sorrow and devotion to the public stage.

Aron Zelkowicz A A r o n Zelkowicz, principal cellist of the M i a m i Symphony Orchestra (MISO) and director of the Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival, discusses how different composers interpret this familiar prayer. He is joined by violinist Daniel Andai, concertmaster of the Miami Symphony Orchestra, and pianist Ciro Fodere in live performances and recorded examples of music by Salamone Rossi, Leonard Bernstein, Maurice Ravel, Leo Zeitlin, and others.

This event is a co-production of Next@19th, Jewish Museum of Florida, and The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO).

Max Miller: Final Mourner’s Kaddish 333 Days in Painting is a vivid, moving and cathartic account of the artist’s year spent saying Kaddish (the Jewish prayer of mourning) for his father. A collection of 50 vibrant watercolors depict the synagogues Miller visited in New York, Vermont, Ohio and Florida, with commentary on his thoughts and experience. The exhibit will be on display through May 13, 2012.

RSVP by calling 786-972-3175 or email info@jewishmuseum.com.

Cost: Museum Members $12; NonMembers $18, Seniors and Students $15.

Price includes Museum admission, plus a two-for-one voucher for a future concert at Next@19th. Walk-ins and New Members always welcome. To join, call 786-972-

Beth Jacob Synagogue, Miami Beach, watercolor, 2005 3164 or visit www.jewishmuseum.com => ABOUT THE MUSEUMThe Jewish Museum of Florida is housed in two adjacent lovingly restored historic buildings on South Beach that were once synagogues for Miami Beach’s first Jewish congregation. The Museum’s focal point is its core exhibit MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida 1763 to the Present and temporary history and art exhibits that change periodically.

Currently on display: Wooden Synagogues of Poland & The Florida Connection through March 18 and Max Miller: Final Mourner’s Kaddish - 333 Days in Painting through May 13. New exhibit coming April 3: Once Upon a Time in Lithuania & The Florida Connection through September 30, 2012. A Collections & Research Center, several films, Timeline Wall of Jewish history, Museum Store filled with unique items and Bessie’s Bistro complete the experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Mondays, Civil and Jewish holidays. Admission: Adults/$6; Seniors/$5; Families/$12; Members and children under 6/Always Free; Saturdays/Free. 301 Washington Avenue, South Beach 33139. For information: 305-672-5044 or www.jewishmuseum.com

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