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Greenberg Traurig continues to grow, serve communities Even in challenging economic times, the Greenberg Traurig is the only Top 20 international law firm of Greenberg Traurig, AmLaw 100 firm with a Hispanic or African PA, continues to grow and to impact and American president or CEO. Nationally on serve our communities. the 2008 Minority Law Journal Diversity The firm recently Scorecard, the firm holds announced that it elevated 48 No. 1 rankings for the most attorneys to shareholders. minority partners, most Reflecting the firm's diversiHispanic American partners fied platform and wide-rangand non-partners, as well as ing legal experience, the new the No. 2 ranking for most shareholders are spread African American partners in among 19 different locations the United States. The Daily and across 11 areas of pracBusiness Review's South tice.

Florida Diversity Scorecard "The appointments ranks the firm No. 1 in terms made reflect not only the of the most number of dedication to clients and hard African American (tie), work of the individuals, but Hispanic American, women also our culture of opportuand openly nity and collaboration that is gay/lesbian/bisexual/transat the core of our firm's gender attorneys. values," said Cliff Schulman, An important part of the Sharing a laugh with Miami Co-Chair of the firm's environ- HEAT star and author firm's philosophy is to "give Mourning at mental and land development Alonzo an Aventura Marketing back" and "pay it forward" for the Chairman’s communities which have helped practice and Chairman of the Council Board of the Aventura Marketing Roundtable Luncheon make the firm a success.

Council (AMC).

Greenberg Traurig attorneys firmGreenberg Traurig is known for being wide regularly and significantly impact the highly diversified and balanced with more communities in which they live and work than 20 major practice groups as well as a through their pro bono representations and significant number of industry-specific teams support of the Greenberg Traurig Fellowship working from 32 offices, worldwide.

Foundation. In alliance with Equal Justice But the firm's diversity does not stop at Works, the firm has recently named its 2009 practice areas.

Fellows, 10 individuals to receive funding though the Fellowship Foundation to provide legal services pro bono to

Schulman brings his real life professional experience to a Civics class at Aventura City of Excellence School for Career Day

Greenberg Traurig and the Schulman family proudly support the Anchors Away Foundation benefiting disabled youth

Greenberg Traurig team (L to R) : Alfredo J. Gonzalez, Iris Escarra, Cliff Schulman, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez, Ambassador Simon Ferro, Mario Garcia-Serra and Javier Aviño

community programs. The public interest law fellowships begin in September and run for two years.

The combined classes of 2008 and 2009 will consist of 21 fellows.

Schulman is a superb example of this community involvement and charitable commitment. In addition to being Chairman of the Board of the AMC, Schulman serves on the Board of the "I Have a Dream Foundation", chaired by AMC Executive Committee member, Stephanie Trump, as well as serving Cliff Schulman, Fl. State Sen. Gwen Margolis; David Lawrence, Jr., on the Board of the AMC Anchors Chair of The Children’s Trust and president of the Early Childhood Foundation; Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, Miami-Dade Away Foundation. Both the firm, Initiative County School Board Member through its Philanthropic Foundation, and the Schulman family have conjunction with the Jewish National Fund. donated boats to the Anchors Away program.

Greenberg Traurig has more than 1,800 Schulman and his late wife Mickie, are attorneys with more offices in the United Founders of Mt. Sinai Medical Center and States than any other firm among the Top 20 sponsor a full tuition scholarship to the law firms in the United States. The firm is the University of Florida Law School for a seventh largest law firm in the United States. deserving law student. Schulman is also a Greenberg Traurig also has offices in Europe member of the Alex de Tocqueville contribu- and the Far East. tion level for the United Way of Miami-Dade For more information, call County. Recently, the Schulman family 305-579-0500 or visit gtlaw.com dedicated a reservoir in the Negev desert in

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Feb. 25 - Mar. 3, 2009

BNY Mellon hosts Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond recently met with Aventura Marketing Council Board members to discuss the severity of the decline in the real estate market, the rise in foreclosures, and the concern for the repercussions that can potentially affect property owner associations and

Alan Lips, Gerson Preston Robinson, CPA's; Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond; AMC Chairman Cliff Schulman, Greenberg Traurig; Jeff Levinson, BNY Mellon; Andy Lewis, Eisinger, Brown, Lewis & Frankel; David Feder, The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club

ultimately the owners and residents of Aventura condominiums. Comm.

Diamond brought these concerns to Aventura's community leaders in an effort to bring awareness and potentially serve as a 'think tank' to offer suggestions and solutions to the situation.

Dan Palmer, Aventura News; Charlene Welker, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Zoe Masterson, Classic Residence by Hyatt; Comm. Diamond

Stephanie Trump, The Trump Group; Lynn Mucciano, Turnberry Associates; Comm. Bob Diamond

Super Bowl 2010 ….

8,000-volunteers is their goal

Standing (L-R) Intern Walann Reed, Elaine Adler and Kelly Tortoriello, Vol. Committee Co-Chairs; Leslie Bauknight Nixon, Dir.of Vol. Services; Ashley Sacks, Intern Seated (L-R) Rodney Barreto, Host Comm.

Chairman; Mike Zimmer, Host Comm. President

Under the leadership of Rodney Barreto, three-time Chairman of the South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee and Mike Zimmer, Host Committee President, Super Bowl XLIV (44) will become the record-breaking 10th Super Bowl to be hosted in South Florida since 1968. In a first for the NFL, the 2010 Pro Bowl will be played the Sunday prior to Super Bowl Sunday, with both games scheduled for Dolphin Stadium. Super Bowl XLI in 2007 generated a total economic impact in So. Florida of $463 million with over 112,000 visitors, and with the addition of the Pro Bowl, the economic impact in 2010 is expected to be much greater.

All committees of the South Florida Super Bowl 2010 Host Committee are going full speed ahead, and the Volunteer Services Committee is already on an outreach to the tri-county area to register the 8,000+ volunteers needed for this major community event. Volunteers will help showcase our community and ensure that all Super Bowl guests are welcomed, given information about the Super Bowl activities and the best that our region has to offer as well as staff the NFL Experience, hotels, airports and special events.

Volunteer Services Co-chairs Kelly Tortoriello, Director of Convention Marketing Services for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Elaine Adler, President of the Aventura Marketing Council, work closely with Leslie Bauknight Nixon, Director of Volunteer Services and her staff to plan and implement the volunteer effort. Groups and individuals interested in registering can visit SouthFloridaSuperBowl.com or call 305-614-7564.

Kick-off MS Awareness Week by participating in the MS Walk Multiple Sclerosis is personal to Sunny Isles Beach resident Estrella Behar, her younger sister, Dina, has MS. That’s why Behar has chaired the MS Walk since 1996. "It is important that my family and I support the National MS Society by kicking off MS Awareness Week at the Aventura Walk."

Her team, Dina's Heroes, is made up of approximately 30 friends and family members. Ironically, earlier this year, Estrella's youngest daughter also named Dina began to display MS like symptoms but has not been officially diagnosed with MS. "We work with the National MS Society because it is only through ongoing MS research that we will combat this disease that affects my sister. My greatest hope is for a cure and that no mother will yet again have to face an MS diagnosis for their child," explains Estrella.

This year Estrella will not only participate in the Aventura MS Walk at Founders Park South on March 1st, but will also walk in the Coral Gables MS Walk at the Park at City Hall on March 22nd.

To learn how you can participate in the 2009 MS Walk, please call 1-800-FIGHT-MS or visit mswalksouthflorida.org

MS Walk Chair Estrella Behar’s team "Dina's Heroes"

Feb. 25 - Mar. 3, 2009

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Wanderings & Ponderings The Daughter

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Air Supply returns to Hallandale Beach for a limited engagement For one night only, Air Supply returns to Hallandale Beach to perform a limited special engagement on Saturday, March 7th at 7 p.m. to raise funds for the Future Foundation, Inc. under the stars, on the beach at A1A and Hallandale Beach Boulevard. Pop Rock Band Air Supply will perform from its wide selection of greatest hits including: Lost in Love, Even the Nights are Better, The One that You Love, Every Woman in the World, Making Love Out of Nothing at All, All Out of Love, Here I Am, Sweet Dreams, and more.

"With the stars and the water as the backdrop, I can't imagine a better way to raise funds to support arts education programs for our youth", says Mayor Joy Cooper.

The evening proves to be an exciting fundraising event for the Future Foundation, Inc. sponsored by the City of Hallandale Beach, Lite 101.5 FM, Aventura Marketing Council, Gulfstream Park, Mardi Gras Gaming.

Aaron Perry, general manager of Gulfstream Park notes, "A public concert with Air Supply at such an incredible price is a definite sell out.

We're working hard to accommodate the expected turnout."

Tickets are $30, available through Ticketmaster and seating is limited. To charge your tickets by phone, call 1-800-745-3000 or to order online contact

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Why is a CEO's health more important than mine?

A question every patient should ask their doctor

Ticketmaster.com The Future Foundation is a ten year old not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing educational and cultural arts experiences for youth residing within the City of Hallandale Beach. The foundation also provides grants up to $5,000 to non-profit organizations to support their efforts to provide opportunities for education and arts to our youth in our community.

The event will be held rain or shine. Attendees are welcome to bring blankets and towels but chairs and coolers are not allowed. Free remote parking with shuttle is available at Gulfstream Park and Mardi Gras Gaming.

For more information, phone 954-457-1452.

Corporations require their executives to get detailed annual physicals because they have a vested interest in maintaining the productivity of their most valued employees. Then why shouldn't everyone get the same exam?

Executive-style annual exams are really the kinds of physicals that primary care physicians should be performing on all of their patients, but most just don't have the time," says Charles Shenker, M.D., an Aventura-based MDVIP affiliated physician.

Since MDVIP physicians limit their practices to less than 600 patients, they have the time to perform a comprehensive physical examination that is typically not given in a traditional primary care practice.

According to Dr. Shenker, "I have encoun- Charles Shenker, MD of Staff, Aventura Hospital tered many incidents where the examination pre- Chief Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine vented potential serious illness, and even, saved Certified, American Board of Pulmonary Medicine their lives."

Patients in a traditional primary care practice are probably not getting much beyond a blood test, EKG, a look into their throat, ears and mouth during their annual physical. Although these basic tests are good, they are not comprehensive.

They may not provide a risk factor assessment that analyzes family history, patient history and lifestyle and nutrition analysis, a comprehensive battery of blood tests as well as urinalysis and EKG. The MDVIP physician also includes screenings that you wouldn't expect such as: Psychological Screening (depression index); Epworth Sleepiness Index (helps diagnose sleep disorders); Pulmonary Function Testing; Audiogram (determines hearing loss and severity level); and Vaccination history.

Once an MDVIP patient receives the exam results the doctor and patient work together as partners to determine a personalized wellness plan and a treatment program. All the test results, history, and prescriptions are put on a mini wallet-sized CD that a patient can carry with them. Dr. Shenker says, "A total comprehensive exam is critical, not only for diagnosing disease but for preventing it-for everyone."

To schedule a complimentary introductory visit with Dr. Shenker, call 1-866696-3847 or visit MDVIP.com

OneBiz Center takes the hassle out of leasing office space

BY LYNN CARROLL Whether you have a new business or one that is new to the area, renting office space can be a real headache - and a major expense. OneBiz Center Executive Offices is an easy, cost-effective solution, with a built-in bonus - ownership that wants to help you grow your business.

"We like to think that we can help people grow their businesses by taking off their hands the hassle of managing an office, paying office related bills, hiring support people, overseeing the network, and so on," says OneBiz Center co-owner and partner Joel Bary, "so they can focus on their own business, which is what we all like and need to do."

OneBiz Center Executive Office Space's flexible plans, starting at $1,000 a month, deliver all the advantages of class-A office-space - from Internet and phone systems, receptionist, and cleaning services to access to the onsite gym and covered parking. OneBiz Center

tenants have access to two conference rooms, plus a kitchen with self-serve coffee, water and a vending machine. A package like that would cost a tenant in a traditional office tower, conservatively, $3,000 a month; at OneBiz Center, it could be a third of that.

There's no long-term obligation, at OneBiz Center you can rent for as long or as short a period as you need, starting with three months. Choose from three different service plans - Standard, Premium or Platinum - or customize your own.

"Just bring your laptop, and that's it - we provide the rest," Bary says. "We have a choice of three layouts. It makes a lot of sense, particularly for those in service industries who have some clients in the north end of the county or small- to mid-size companies looking to boost their image with top-of-the-line private offices and executive services."

OneBiz Center is located at 20900 NE 30th Ave,, Suite 200. For information: 305-749-0900 or onebizcenter.com

Marcos Bary and Joel Bary, co-owners, One Biz Center

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VIEWPOINT Poor parents need special How about we do without support the waste?

BY MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN Parenting offers the most wonderful and daunting challenges in the world.

Parents are their children's most important teachers and mentors, and they bear primary responsibility for nurturing their sons and daughters while keeping them safe.

Yet parenting is one of the most undervalued and least prepared-for roles in America. Virtually everyone who has children wants to be a good parent, but some do not know how to do that, and many lack the support of extended family or community resources. So instead of judging or assigning blame when parents come up short in providing care and protection to their children, we should recognize that what many parents need is help.

Nobody raises a child alone and many parents need support from a spouse, parent, sibling, friend or neighbor. That support may come in the form of respite for an hour or two of alone time once a week or the ability to attend church while a friend sits with their children. Parents, grandparents or other caregivers of children or teenagers can benefit from support groups organized by faith-based or other community organizations where they can find help for coping with the challenging behaviors of their children or extra support to address their children's special needs.

Many parents are plagued by poverty or unemployment that can make it particularly difficult for them to balance parenting with job searches or work. Parents who worry about the impact on their children of an impending job lay-off or eviction may at some point vent their frustration on a child. Stress grows as parents become more isolated.

Help for many families comes through home visiting programs that engage parents and keep them from being isolated.

Home visitors work with parents to understand and address their children's developmental needs while strengthening their parenting skills. Some home visiting programs offer a variety of supports to families with differing needs, but most seek to help parents beginning right after childbirth when they are especially receptive to advice and assistance.

The Nurse-Family Partnership®, a successful home visiting program, has the longest track record. It engages young women during pregnancy, focusing on improving the health, well-being and selfsufficiency of low-income, first-time par-

BY RYAN ALEXANDER ents -- many of them young single mothers -- and stays with them through the child's second birthday. The nurses work with mothers on health-related behaviors during pregnancy such as cigarette smoking, drinking and drug abuse, and educate them about the physical and emotional needs of their children.

The Healthy Families home visiting programs target mothers at risk, connecting with them at the hospital and following up with visits, to some parents and children through age five. The Parents as Teachers program offers home visiting to parents with newborns through the schools. Recognizing that parents are their children's best first teachers, families receive child development instruction and parenting support in their homes from a trained parent educator for the child's first three years, and in some locations, until the child enters kindergarten. All of these home visiting models have been highly effective in strengthening parenting skills, promoting healthy child development, and addressing child abuse and neglect.

For parents facing special challenges, such as substance abuse, comprehensive family-based treatment brings parents and their young children together so that attention can be given to the parent-child relationship as well as the child's development. These programs also help parents prepare a recovery plan as they transition back into their communities. As a component of some programs, mothers in recovery serve as wise parent mentors to counsel others parents going through treatment.

Support for families in need through community-based organizations, schools or public agencies must fully engage parents, other family members and the children and build on the strengths of all of them. Helping adults become better parents reduces child abuse and neglect and works to prevent crime and delinquency when children's special needs are caught early. Ultimately, this type of intervention benefits children and all of us over the long term by helping to make the futures of those served more productive and by lowering public expenditures.

Marian Wright Edelman, whose latest book is “The Sea Is So Wide And My Boat Is So Small: Charting a Course for the Next Generation,” is president of the Children's Defense Fund. www.childrensdefense.org

In his inaugural address, President Barack Obama made clear his vision for government. Midway through his speech, he said that it is “not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works.” The president also made clear that if a program is failing or not working, it should end.

Over the last two decades, generally coinciding with the start of each new Congress, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has written a report that should help the new administration strive to meet this laudable goal. The most recent study chronicles about 30 government programs that are at high risk for waste, fraud, or abuse. The GAO report on high risk government programs can serve as a road map for the Obama administration. The objective of rooting out waste, fraud, abuse, and inefficiencies in government, as well as identifying at-risk agencies and programs, will require hard work. Here are some examples from the high-risk list that are a good place to start: Defense Weapons Purchases: This decade, the military has significantly increased the number of major defense acquisition programs. On average, the cost overruns of the 95 weapons currently under development or in production have increased by $295 billion over initial estimates. And most of these programs are experiencing a 21month delay in delivering the weapons systems. The Department of Defense must then request more funding to cover the overruns, making less money available for other priorities.

Enforcement of Tax Laws: The amount of taxes that taxpayers should have paid but didn't was last estimated to be $345 billion.

That is with about an 84 percent compliance rate-a rate that has changed little in three decades. After late payments and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement actions are accounted for, the so called tax gap narrows to $290 billion. And recently IRS began

contracting out some of its collections to private companies, which, according to Treasury's taxpayer advocate, has actually cost taxpayers money.

Another concern is U.S companies using off-shore tax havens. GAO's recent work showed that many U.S. multinational corporations are shifting profits to low or no-tax jurisdictions. The lost tax revenue is about $56.4 billion. IRS enforcement of the tax laws is vital. It is a key way to enhance taxpayer confidence that everyone is paying their fair share.

Reforming Department of Energy contracting: The Department of Energy relies more on private contractors than any other government agency. Nearly 90 percent of the agency's annual budget is spent on contracts.

Twelve large Energy Department construction projects exceeded original cost estimates, with increases ranging from $79 million to $7.9 billion, and experienced sizable time delays.

When President Obama said that “us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account, to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day, because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government,” he was essentially saying that cutting wasteful programs is necessary for the public to regain faith in its elected officials. Sure, there are many government programs that work and there are some that fail. The GAO High Risk report recommendations are a good place to begin reining in waste and cutting fat. When government is planning on spending enormous amount of federal cash on a stimulus, it is even more critical that the wasteful programs are eliminated, and the inefficient ones reformed. This would be an important first step in regaining public trust.

Ms. Ryan Alexander is president, Taxpayers for Common Sense -- a non-partisan federal budget watchdog. www.taxpayer.net <http://www.taxpayer.net>

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Banyan Life Financial CEO Jon Kidd brings new strategies to wealth transfer

BY LYNN CARROLL

PROVOCATIVE QUESTIONS FOR PROVOCATIVE PEOPLE

LC: In what segment of the financial services market does Banyan Life Financial focus?

JK: Banyan magnifies the wealth of families nationwide by supplementing their estate plan with financed life insurance.

We were recognized by Goldline Research as one of the "Ten Most Dependableâ&#x201E;˘ Wealth Managers of Florida," a list that was published in Forbes 400 Magazine "The Richest People of America" 25th Anniversary special edition. This was a distinct honor for us as a young and rapidly growing company in a maturing industry.

LC: How does life insurance premium financing work?

JK: The client's trust borrows to pay the life insurance policy's premiums, thus retaining the family's liquidity for continued investment. Basically, the insured clients are merely leveraging a hidden asset - their "insurable capacity". The policy, as an asset, has more value than the loan. Banyan Life Financial believes in the long-term value and benefits of life insurance for wealth transfer and mitigating inheritance tax exposure for clients and their beneficiaries. We bring to the market fully-disclosed premium loans that are recognized by insurance carriers and regulatory authorities.

planning tool often used to pay the inheritance tax. Many clients consider augmenting their estate and charitable planning by "donating their insurability" to their favorite charity and in many cases, realize a tax deduction.

LC: What's your background in wealth management?

JK: I've co-founded several financial services companies that are focused on the elder estate-planning market. I'm proud to say that these companies have helped raise $7 million for charities nationwide and have helped protect over $500 million in assets.

LC: You're very active both in your industry and in the community. What are some of the organizations to which you give your time?

LC: Who is the ideal client for this type of financing?

JK: Professionally, I belong to the International Forum, Life Insurance Finance Association, and I was recently appointed as a board member of Seniors First. I am on the Founders' and Foundation Boards of Mount Sinai in Miami Beach, and serve on the Foundation's Planned Giving Committee. Other organizations I am involved with include the Aventura Marketing Council, Children First Committee of University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine's Pediatrics Department, Planned Giving Council of Miami, Surf Club and Casa Casuarina.

JK: Our ideal clients are age 70 and over, with a minimum net worth of $1 million. Life insurance is a great estate

Jon can be reached via 305-695-8052; Jon.Kidd@BanyanLife.com; or visit BanyanLife.com

Comfort Keepers balances home care and budgets

BY LYNN CARROLL Need to trim the budget while maintaining care levels? With Comfort Keepers, it's possible, says Certified Senior Advisor Steve Phillip.

In the current economic climate, he says it makes sense to reconsider the costs of homecare, particularly for those living on fixed incomes. Yet the ability to pay for important services has to be weighed against concerns over health and safety.

"A proven solution," says Phillip, "is to limit the number of hours you retain homecare services, using medical devices at other times. A SafetyChoiceâ&#x201E;˘ device, available only through Comfort Keepers, works well in a home if you follow certain precautions."

Comfort Keepers focuses on care tailored to needs, says Phillip, who oversees the worldwide chain's Hollywood office.

"We do have a three-hour minimum per visit," he says, "but visits can be as seldom as once a week.

Whatever plan we use, we don't compromise on quality of care. We do a safety assessment of a home to suggest what's needed --- maybe a bedside commode or handrails."

If your loved one does need 24-hour care, Phillip says, Comfort Keepers will try to work out a payment plan that meets your budget. Comfort Keepers, he says, boasts a trio of reasons for being the most caring choice.

"The way we look at it, the major elements in the homecare field are safety, reliability and customer service."

Whether it's companionship, errands and trips to appointments, or assistance with household chores and personal care, remember that Comfort Keepers has a six year local track record and worldwide has more than 550 franchises in Canada, the UK, Ireland, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. That translates into reliability and dependability.

For information, call 954-920-0055 or visit comfortkeepers.com

Steve Phillip, principal, Comfort Keepers ~ Hollywood, Fla.

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Asaka Japanese Restaurant * 305-682-9331 Chuck E Cheese * 305-936-0002 D’Lites * 305-932-2554 Granny Feelgood’s *305-935-5345 Juice & Java * 305-466-2233 Original Soup Man * 305-466-9033 Pilar Restaurant * 305-937-2777 Pinati Cafe * Coming Soon Power Smoothie * 305-792-5338 Subway * 305-933-1901

Absolut Int’l Realty * 305-466-4266 Dryclean USA * 305-493-6700 IMACS Learning Center * 305-933-8992 Magic Tan * 305-935-8008 Mailboxes Etc. * 305-935-1600 Maria Chuy Hair Salon * 305-933-1968 Panacea Skin & Body Spa * 305-931-3443 Shoe Repair Plus * 305-937-1730 Supercuts * 305-935-8844

Health & Fitness

Aventura Cardiovascular * 305-932-2448 Aventura Chiropractic Care Center * 305-937-3700 Aventura Dental Group – Dr. Harvey Rosa * 305-935-4030 Pain Control Center – Carlos Rodriguez, MD * 305-933-2303 Eye Optics of Miami * 305-932-2020 H.M.E. Medical Supply * 305-935-1840

Electronics/Home Furnishings Accents of Aventura * 305-792-6171 AT&T Mobility * 305-682-8000 Extreme Surface Design Center * 305-792-2482 Game Stop * 305-466-3606 MiaCucina * 305-970-8494

Department/Variety Marshalls / HomeGoods * 305-937-2525 Michaels Arts and Crafts * 305-937-2100

Specialty/Retail

Olympia Gym & Fitness Center * 305-932-3500 Dynamic Taekwon-Do Academy * 305-935-0331 Bikram Yoga College * 305-935-5881 Massage Envy * 305-935-1771 Vitamin World * 305-931-4013

Medical Services

Aventura Florist * 305-931-6231 City Bikes * 305-682-8889 Gallery Art * 305-932-6166 GloboSports * 305-931-3232 Prudee’s Wig Studio * 305-937-0079 Relax the Back Store * 305-935-0001 Winn-Dixie Liquors * 305-935-4304

Bank & Financial Services Aventura Insurance & Financial * 305-933-0050 Household Finance Corp * 305-945-0022 Carolina First Bank * 786-437-3700 Scottrade * 305-792-5344

Automotive Shell Gas Station * 305-933-3205 Aventura Tire & Auto * 305-935-0455

HOME GOODS

Leasing and management by Gumberg Asset Management 954-537-2700

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Communication Workshops with Miriam Kulick Are you a lawyer, realtor, or psychologist who would like to work on your presentation and communication skills? Are you a sales rep., small business owner, or entrepreneur who would like to feel more confident and relaxed in and outside of the workplace?

Miriam Kulick offers workshops for professionals who have the curiosity and desire to improve their interpersonal relationships. Experience hands-on exercises and concrete relaxation tools that will allow you to feel confident, have fun in a supportive environment, and feel more open and freer than when you first walk in.

For over 20 years, Kulick has been a professional actress and acting teacher in New York City and South Florida.

After witnessing countless students achieve personal growth, she thought, "why not offer this type of workshop to the general public?" And for the past year, she has been doing just that, with tremendous results.

For her newest seminar Kulick will be co-teaching with psychologist Dr. Priscilla Marotta: A Women's Empowerment Workshop which will focus on interpersonal relationships, establishing goals, and developing personal power and strength. It will be an enjoyable and upbeat event held

on Saturday March 7th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Lauderdale by the Sea. A discounted price of $100 can be paid either online at www.solutionsnottalk.com or by calling 954-583-8831 ext. 300.

Kulick is available for corporate and group seminars as well as private coaching.

Regularly scheduled workshops for teens, men and women will resume in April.

For more information about Miriam Kulick, visit www.miriamkulick.com; call, 305-761-3313; or email mbkulick1@aol.com

County Line Chiropractic honors Gold Medal winner

BY LYNN CARROLL County Line Chiropractic Centers and the Southeastern U.S. chapter of the Jamaican Diaspora Foundation recently sponsored functions to honor Michael Frater for winning a gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games.

Gold medal winners Asafa Powell and Nester Carter, along with silver medal winners Sherone Simpson and Trinidad's Darryl Brown, joined the celebrations as members of the MVP Track & Field Club for training Jamaican athletes. Eight members of the club won five gold, four silver and one bronze medal in Beijing.

"We're proud of Michael Frater's outstanding accomplishments at the Olympics and in track and field in general," said Dr. Robert Hochstein, County Line Chiropractic Center's CEO. "We wanted to honor him as our hometown hero as part of the continued commitment at County Line Chiropractic to support the Caribbean community here in South Florida."

To win his gold medal, Frater ran the second leg on Jamaica's world

record-breaking 4 X 100-meter relay team. A North Lauderdale resident, he was a 100-meter champion at the Pan Am games in 2005 and won a silver medal at the IAAF World Championships of Athletics. He ran the 100-meter in 9.97 seconds this year, his personal best.

Frater and teammates were honored at a by-invitation-only event before attending a private party to celebrate Michael's birthday with his family and friends. The next afternoon, they toured the County Line Chiropractic Centers office in Miami Gardens and were publicly honored by city and county officials.

County Line Chiropractic, Dr. Hochstein said, is dedicated to providing the highest quality comprehensive care to people with injuries, pain and disabilities.

It operates five offices throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties and has been very supportive of many civic and cultural organizations, especially in South Florida's Caribbean community.

For more information about County Line Chiropractic, call 305-940-6161 or visit countylinechiro.com

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Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation FORE! The Kids

Joe Rose of NBC6 and WQAM with Twan Russell

Joe and Twan gather with golfers and youth

Join Joe Rose from NBC6 and WQAM along with former Miami Dolphin Twan Russell as they host the 8th Annual "Links for Literacy" Celebrity Golf Classic on March 6th and 7th. The "Links for Literacy" weekend gives golfers and sports fans the chance to mingle, meet and play golf with local sports celebrities benefiting the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation.

The celebrity events kick-off at The Rums of Puerto Rico Pairings Party hosted by Gatsby's Davie on March 6th. Golfers, guests, and celebrities gather to raise money by biding on live and silent auction items.

Past celebrities attendees included Miami Dolphins stand-out Nat Moore, former Yankees pitcher Stan Bahnsen, Dolphins alumni Mark Higgs, James Pruitt and Corwin Anthony, Dallas Cowboy alumni Jesse Soloman and former NBA star Dennis Rodman have all stopped by to show their support.

On Saturday morning the golf classic tees off at Orangebrook Country Club in Hollywood at 11:30 a.m. Golfers are paired in teams of four plus a celebrity. Golfers receive a great

Twan joins the crew at Air Around the Clock @ Gatsby's

PGA Tour Brand golf shirt, a gift bag and the opportunity to participate in a variety of challenges on the course.

Come hungry! The foundation partners provided food and drink during the round to keep you nourished. Then following the last putt, all participants enjoy the Region's Bank 19th Hole Awards Dinner and Celebration.

Founded by Twan Russell, The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation is dedicated to providing young people with the fundamental tools essential to success. The foundation emphasizes the importance of reading as a purely educational tool and as a means through which young people could experience the world beyond their immediate communities.

The primary focus at the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation is to "Open Books to Open Doors."

For more information about the Links for Literacy Golf Classic participation, sponsorship or to learn about The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation phone 954-921-3787, e-mail golf@russellreadingroom.com or visit russellreadingroom.com

OJ McDuffie and Twan

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Morton's the Steakhouse supports 'magic of giving' at AYP luncheon benefiting Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges

BY BARI AUERBACH

Sandra Sepulveda, MetLife; Robert Festinger and Holly Pacheco, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort

Michael Yavner; Eric Mannis, Nature's Best; Debra Marlowe, LMFT; Jeff Davidson, Velocity Processing

Miriam Kulick, Communication Workshops; Adam Schucher and Rachel Drude, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney; Brett Schultz, Law Offices of Brett H. Schultz

Jeff Levinson, BNY Mellon; Suzi Castonguay, Marisa Margulies and Josh Mark, Melnick Lilienfeld & Castonguay, CPA's

Alla Rios, Law Office of Steven S. Farbman; Elena Solomon, Berman Chiropractic; Randie Shane, Potamkin Honda; Stacey Mosher, Greater Miami Region

It was a magical blend of business building, socializing and supporting a worthy cause when Morton's the Steakhouse recently hosted an Aventura Young Professionals luncheon benefiting the Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges.

Faster than you can say, "Abracadabra!" a great turnout of under-45 entrepreneurs Thalya Olmos and Judy Nelson, The Victory School; Aventura Young Chairman Michael Yavner, Northern Trust; Jessica appeared to enjoy Morton's Professionals Steele, Morton's The Steakhouse; Michele Pisano, The Victory superb cuisine and contribute to School the ongoing success of the Victory Center - preparing for the 9th Nature's Best, JGB Bank and attorney Eric annual Starry Night Gala fundraiser Miller were inspired by The Victory Center's unique ability to transform the themed "The Magic of Giving."

AYP Chair Michael Yavner of "magic of giving" into programs and servNorthern Trust and Morton's general man- ices providing hope, education and opporager Rosa Reyes along with marketing tunity for children and families affected by manager Jessica Steele joined by Judy autism and developmental or behavioral Nelson and Thalya Olmos of the Victory challenges. Funded in 2000 by the parents Center welcomed guests practically levi- of a child with autism, the Victory Center tating over the thought of savoring has since grown to include academic and Morton's famous Filet Mignon or Chicken transitional programs as well as family and Christopher - highlighting a variety of community outreach services.

Before "the best steak anywhere" menu options offering items "for every magically disappeared from Morton's fine palate and any occasion."

Leaders from Melnick, Lilienfeld & china, colleagues from seo4anyone.com, Castonguay CPA's, Bank of Florida, Nova Southeastern University, the Office Fabian Realty, Delta Psychological Group, of Dr. Richard Galitz, Bloomgarden, Fashion Factor, Berman Chiropractic, Goudreau & Rosen, Costco, Velocity Pavlik Real Estate, County Line Chiropractic, Classic Processing, Residence by Hyatt and Corporate AcquaMare and Buchanan Ingersoll & Communications agreed there's no "hocus Rooney planned on attending the Victory pocus" behind Morton's commitment to Center's Starry Night Gala on March 7th at serving only the finest quality foods, fea- the Westview Country Club featuring live turing USDA prime-aged beef, fresh fish entertainment, music, magic and more!

Revenues from the gala honoring and seafood, hand-picked produce, deliFlorida Sen. Steven A. Geller and autism cious appetizers and elegant desserts.

Teams from Potamkin Honda, Stern specialist Dr. Robin Parker will help proBloom Media, Ruden McClosky, vide tuition assistance for families in need Park One, BNY Mellon, Taft Forward, and will also help fund a new onsite theraFlorida Marlins, Dolphins Stadium, py clinic, programs for older children and Miami Jewish Home & Hospital and young adults as well as primary school Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach also general funding.

For more information about the noted it's no illusion Morton's strives to provide unparalleled hospitality plus the Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral perfect solution for business meeting Challenges located on the campus of the needs. Corporate and festive functions can Michael-Ann Russell JCC or becoming a Night Gala sponsor, always be reserved in a Morton's private Starry 305-466-1142 or visit Boardroom with help from a dedicated phone: victorycenterforautism.org.

For Morton's sales and marketing manager who will reservations, phone: 305-945-3131. To cater to your every need.

Friends from Metlife, Cemusa, inquire about upcoming Aventura Young Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, Professionals events, phone: 305-932Greater Miami Region of Hadassah, 5334.

Ameriprise Financial, My Netkey,

Milton Flores, Bank of Florida; Roman Pavlik, Pavlik Real Estate Group / Remax Beach Properties; Debbie Blasberg-Sander, Bookkeepers USA

Greg Kaplan, Suburban Associates; Matt Silvers, SEO4Anyone.com; Craig Grasso, Talent Realty

Nicole Greensher, Fashion Factor flanked by Casey Zegaria and Brian Weinblatt, Nova Southeastern University

Eric J. Miller, Attorney; Stefanie Brajdic and Dr. Gerry Zambuto, County Line Chiropractic; Dr. Carmen Contarini and Marisa Karlishtadt, Delta Psychological Group

Sandra Krumbein, Ruden McClosky; Katie Gaidouk, Stern Bloom Media; Robert Roides, Miami Jewish Home & Hospital; Daniele Gabay, Stern Bloom Media

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Life in the City

BY BARI AUERBACH ‘In the News’ Octuplets Born: Here in Aventura, stores like Bellini and Babies”R”Us would certainly appreciate a local baby boom…But since eight is way more than enough, it might be better to keep it down to twins or triplets so Publix doesn’t ever run out of baby food and there’s never a stroller traffic jam on the circle!

Miracle on the Hudson: It was amazing when that plane landed on the Hudson River in New York – but it would be even more miraculous if cars backed up on Aventura’s flyover could sprout wings and land on Biscayne a little bit faster!

Phelps & A-Rod Apologize: It’s ethical to own up to a mistake – so the next time an Aventura police officer pulls you over and accuses you of speeding or running a red light, “Just Admit It!” Maybe you won’t get a medal or a stadium named after you – but you might get off with only a warning instead of a ticket!

Obama Signs Stimulus Bill: Mortgage relief and tax breaks are good – but at

Aventura Mall it would be great if “retail relief” could stimulate more shopping sprees. It would also be nice if neighborhood restaurants could stimulate appetites by lowering prices to offer bagel breaks, coffee breaks and lunch breaks!

Snuggie Selling Out: The blanket with arms is all the rage – but in Aventura where it’s often quite humid, a better best seller might be the “Muggie” – a T-shirt with built-in ventilation ducts releasing intermittent blasts of cold air!

Peanut Butter Recall: Luckily, Whole Foods Market in Aventura has plenty of almond and cashew butter to tide us all over until it’s safe to splurge on Reese’s again!

Netflix Business Booming: Despite the struggling economy, movies-by-mail service Netflix recently reported a rise in profits…This could be due to Aventura residents spending more time cocooning. After all, if you’re lucky enough to live in a luxurious condo with a tropical swimming pool, marina, on-site spa, tennis courts, game room, library, concierge, state-ofthe-art security system and valet service – why would you ever want to venture far from home??

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Commissioner Sally A. Heyman Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program for Miami-Dade County District 4 Up to $5,000 grant funds available for qualifying business owners Download applications at: www.miamidade.gov/district04 or Pick up at District 4: 1100 NE 163rd Street, Suite 303, NMB Completed applications will only be accepted January 27th thru 12 noon, February 27, 2009 For additional information, please call 305-787-5999 Businesses must be located in District 4 and meet the guidelines found in grant package.

All application packages will be subject to selection committee review and approval.

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Aventura | Atlantic One One of a Kind | 21200 Point Pl #2104. Award winning Miami designer 3/3.5 unit, Lutron lighting,Crestron system, exotic wood and marble flooring, Smart Home wired, custom throughout, built-in wet bar and many other special features. Spectacular views.

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Aventura | Atlantic One at The Point | 21200 Point Pl #PH04. Gorgeous views from this fabulous 3BR, 3.5BA, corner Penthouse w/ private elevator, marble flrs, gourmet kitchen, wine storage, 2 balconies, 3,173 sf and 10 ft ceilings. Use of Residents spa, tennis & 3 pools included. M1283949 $1,299,000

Aventura | Peninsula Ii | 3301 NE 183 #804 Fantastic east & west views w/ main living area facing the intracoastal Very large 4BR. 4.5BA state of the art kitchen beautiful Jerusalem stone floors venetian plaster walls custom closets Also for rent for $6500/Mo. D1322268 $1,148,900

Aventura | Atlantic Ii The Point 3/3 16th Floor | Gorgeous ocean and marina views from this designer gem at the Point. Decorated by Stuart Gellar. Features: terrazo flrs, enhanced ceilings. Enjoy the lifestyle, spa, pools, tennis, gym, community activities D1301471 and much more.

Aventura | Hamptons South | “Private Elevator” top of the line 3BR, 4BA + den with Intracoastal views. Marble floors throughout.

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Great cul-de-sac home on Oletta River. Fish, kayak & boat right from your backyard. 3BD, 3BA + mother in laws, marble floors throughout, new baths, kitchen, 2CG. Fruit D1315554 trees & pool.

Aventura | What a Deal! What a View! | 21205 Yacht Club Dr #2302. Southeast corner 3BR, 2 BA with 1870 sf, 2 balconies, marble flrs, granite kitchen counters, 2-parking spaces, large closets + Residents Only Spa included. Bank approved short sale. North Tower at The Point of Aventura. M1289176 $510,000

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Aventura | 2800 In William Island Fully Furnished | 2800 Island Blvd. Fully furnished 3BR, 3.5BA plus Den.Amazing East & West views.Very nicely decorated. Marble flrs, hurricane resistant shutters, Magnificient views. Enjoy walks,Tennis, Spa & the Cafe. Annual lease only,.

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Aventura | Village By the Bay | 3215 NE 184 St #14303. Totally redone 3/2 marble floors, new kitchen w/granite,wine cooler, all baths upgraded very quiet corner w/ beautiful waterview low maint. great pool & common areas gated community can rent easily Must $435,000 see. Bring offers.

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Aventura | Yacht Club A Great Buy | 3x2- kitchen counter in granite, new kitchen cabinets, marble floors, closets in california closet, bathroom newly done, convinient to great schools, beaches, shopping, house of worship and air ports D1281432 call for appt.

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Williams Island Marina a success at Miami International Boat Show

BY LYNN CARROLL It was smooth sailing for Williams Island Marina during its debut outing at the prestigious Miami International Boat Show. Many of the people who stopped by the Marina's booth expressed interest in Williams Island and its state-of-the-art dockage facilities, says owner Scott Huizenga.

Manager Bill Draughon, who has been at Williams Island Marina for more than 25 years, and administrative assistant Maria Orozco were on hand during the show to welcome both new boaters and seasoned mariners.

"Time and again," Huizenga says, "we hear what a hidden gem Williams Island and its Marina is - especially when we explain the amenities offered and the lifestyle enjoyed by members and residents."

And if that weren't enough, Williams Island Marina took the opportunity to offer incentives that included free membership for nonresidents. "We wanted to attract customers who may also choose this wonderful oasis as a place of residence," he says.

After purchasing the marina in 2004, Huizenga oversaw renovations from stem to

stern, and will soon be adding larger slips capable of handling bigger vessels near the Villa Flora area and also close to the channel to the north marina.

"What I find unique about this marina," he says, "is that the layout is not typical. It's spread around the 80acre island, giving boat owners some added privacy as well as conveying much less of a commercial feeling than most marinas."

At the same time, Williams Island Bill Draughon, manager, Williams Island Marina (Right) with client Matthew Hardy (Left) property owners assumed ownership of club facilities and began more renovations.

"We're very happy to say that renovations at the Island Club have led to even higher quality dining, with great entertainment many nights," Huizenga says. "Updates to facilities in the spa, fitness center, locker rooms and indoor pool areas are complete. The tennis program is in full swing with a new pro, Carlos Triana."

For more information, call the Williams Island Marina, 305-937-7813 or visit Maria Orozco, Williams Island Marina registers client Glenn Johnson williamsislandmarina.com

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Comm. Sally Heyman sponsors exhibit honoring Women's History Month In honor of Women's History Month, Comm. Sally Heyman will be sponsoring an exhibit of women's achievements at the Stephen P. Clark Center's East Lobby, 111 NW 1st Street in Miami. The display, which will be up from March 2nd through March 30th, will feature photos and descriptions of some of Florida's most notable and influential women.

A portion of photographer Scherley Busch's collection "Florida Women of Achievement" will be on display. Selected portraits include singer Gloria Estefan, historian and author Arva Parks McCabe, environmentalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas, U.S. Representative Carrie Meek, University of Miami President Donna Shalala, Iberia Tiles Chair Rosa Sugrañes, philanthropist Adrienne Arsht, Florida Representative Elaine Bloom, Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente,

Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, journalist Ana Azcuy, and human rights advocate Leona Cooper.

Additionally, the Jewish Museum of Florida is contributing with a display of eight of Florida's most notable women who were pioneers in politics, civil rights, and other fields: May Mann Jennings, Mary McLeod Bethune, Pauline Berman, Rosie Weiss, Mary Barr Munroe, Annie Coleman, Paulina Pedroso, and Annie Jumper Tommie.

"Women have successfully contributed to Florida's development for decades, and yet many have remained unsung heroes," said Comm. Heyman.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for residents to learn about and be proud of the women who exemplify the best of our community."

For more information, call 305787-5999.

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• 24 Hour Security • Full Service Spa • Gym & Indoor Pool & Hot tub • Cafe -Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner • Island Club Pool & Grill • Kids Playground • Tennis & Pro Shop • Pump Out Facilities • Phone/ Cable Television • Well Protected Harbor 99 Slips up to 15o ft. with 7ft. Max draft.

For reservations, call us at 3o5.937.7813 or email dockmaster@williamsislandmarina.com. You can also visit us on the web at www.williamsislandmarina.com Williams Island Marina is located 71oo Island Boulevard, Aventura, Florida 3316o

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Keep Your Heart Healthy

BY DAVID KORN, M.D. AND ROBERT RASKEN, M.D. It's time to take charge of your own heart health.

Dr. David Korn and Dr. Robert Rasken of Aventura Heart Center have compiled the following information with tips of what you can and should do to keep your heart healthy.

A lot of flashy expensive tests have been in the news lately, including computerized pictures that can give a detailed picture of your heart and its vessels, but most experts agree that the place to start is with a few simple tests, plus a family history. For most people, the basic tests will yield enough information to get an accurate sense of the odds of developing heart disease with the next decade.

Your physician will ask you about your family history. If your father developed heart disease before age 55 or your mother before age 65, it approximately doubles your own risk. Siblings count too. If your brother or sister has been diagnosed with premature heart disease, you are twice as likely to develop it. Your doctor will take your blood pressure and your blood sugar too because diabetes roughly doubles the risk of heart disease. You will need periodic fasting blood tests to measure your levels of three blood fats. These include LDL (low density lipoprotein) also known as bad cholesterol, which builds up in the inner wall of blood vessels and may start to have artery narrowing plaque. HDL (high

Dr. Robert Rasken and Dr. David Korn of Aventura Heart Center

density lipoprotein) clears excess cholesterol from the arteries and brings it to the liver for disposal and triglycerides, which provide your body with energy, but may also help to thicken artery walls. Each measure is important, but so are certain combinations.

Metabolic syndrome is a condition in which the body does not handle insulin properly and doubles the risk of a heart attack. The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is based on the presence of three of the following

factors: Abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, low HDL, high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar. The ankle brachial index is another simple test that can suggest whether your arteries may be clogged. For this test, your doctor takes your blood pressure at your arm and your ankle. If the pressure at your ankle is appreciably lower, it suggests that arteries may be blocked.

If any of these simple tests are suggestive, then your cardiologist needs to evaluate you. The cardiologist may, after obtaining a history and doing a physical, may want to do an electrocardiogram, followed by more definitive testing including an echocardiogram, which is a sound wave test of the heart, or by ordering a stress test with thallium which can evaluate for blocked arteries.

The Aventura Heart Center has the capability to evaluate patients for heart disease and can suggesttreatment, lifestyle modification and medication, if necessary, to help you before you develop heart disease.

Doctors Korn and Rasken are the Directors of Aventura Heart Center located at 2845 Aventura Blvd., Suite 249, in the Mount Sinai Aventura Building.

Aventura Heart Center provides the most comprehensive prevention and general cardiovascular services in a unique healthcare center offering state-of-the-art nuclear cardiac and stress thallium testing to effectively diagnose heart disease, ultrasound diagnostics and bone density testing. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make an appointment, call 305-932-6061.

Alzheimer's Care Committee / Notables of Douglas Gardens Sweet Smell of Success Black Tie Gala Everything was coming up roses for Founder and Chairman Bella Goldstein and President Mickey Dworkin as they celebrated the Notables' 23rd annual Black Tie Gala, the Sweet Smell of Success, benefiting crucial Alzheimer's programs at Douglas Gardens. Held in the dazzling Starlight Roof of the Miami Beach Resort & Spa, the Honorary Gala Chair and Guest Emcee was Channel 4 News Anchor Eliott Rodriguez, a devoted supporter of the Notables and its mission.

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Gala honorees included new Golden Notables Betty Madigan Brandt; Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup; former Bay Harbor Islands Mayor Linda Zilber and Al Kroll.

The elegant cocktail party was underwritten by Isabel May who was also acknowledged for her generosity in endowing the May Memory Program at Douglas Gardens.

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AZALEA GARDENS: AGE OF THE CENTURION

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By Keith E. Anderson, LCSW – Director of Operations, Azalea Gardens, Assisted Living Facility

adults and the highest percentage of older adults.”

The rate at which the senior population continues to grow, in general, but particularly in Florida is significant. This report further notes that “From 1990-2000, the 85+ population in Florida grew by 58%....However, during the same time period, the number of Floridians in the 45-64 age category, the famed ‘baby boomers’, increased by 42%, signaling the advent of a much larger senior population to come.”

So how does one live to be a Centurion?

A lot of what it takes to live a long, healthy life has to do, in large part, on common sense: if you live a healthy lifestyle, you will increase your chances of living to 100 years old, and beyond. In researching this question, both via the Internet and anecdotally (casual conversations with the elderly), the answer to this century-old question if you will, has essentially remained the same across time.

Here are 10 ways to help you become a Centurion!

• Remain physically active each day – make walking your best friend; • Engage in activities that challenge or engage your mind, like reading or crossword puzzles; • Keep socially active by staying connected to your family and friends, and attending social events or programs at least weekly; • Eat and drink moderately – obesity and alcoholism will negatively impact your life expectancy, and there are numerous studies to support this; • Do not smoke, and if you do, it is never too late to work on quitting. Even one day without smoking is a good day; • Limit the stress and negativity in your life.

Stress reduction strategies, such as mediation or prayer can have amazing,

Today there is an ever-increasing population of seniors living up to and beyond 100 years of age. Since a century represents 100 years, the term “Centurion” aptly describes an individual who is a century year old (and counting…). The reality that more and more seniors are achieving this significant milestone has to do with a number of factors. As a society, we have become ‘data rich’ in the amount of information available to us, and in the ways that we are now able to access this data. The Internet has unquestionably provided the most efficient manner in which to share or to gain access to information related to any topic of interest; for example, health, fitness and advances in medicine.

The number of seniors becoming Centurions will grow substantially over the next few decades, due in part to the advances in technology and medicine, but due also to the ‘baby boomer’ population arriving at this milestone. According to the Orange County Commission on Aging, in their publication titled, Recent Trends & Demographics – The Graying of America (December 2003), they provide some of the following data. “From 1900 to 2000, the number of older adults 85 and over increased 34 times.”

Gender also continues to play a role in determining life expectancy, more favorable to woman, according to this same report.

The report notes that “In the United States, a woman reaching the age of 65 today will live an average 19.2 additional years. A 65-year old man will have an average 16.3 additional years. Given these numbers, it is erroneous for anyone to believe that ‘life ends at 65’’’.

The report continues to note that “In 2000, half of all older adults in the country lived in nine states, with Florida being the state with the second largest number of older

Lloyd with daughter Susan

heart-felt results; • Be optimistic (and shed yourself of old resentments – be forgiving); • Treat others as you would want them to treat you; • Give generously and often; • If you happen to blessed with the genes of longevity, pace yourself because you may be around for a few more generations!

At Azalea Gardens, providing residency for 35 seniors, we have three residents who have or will reach “The Age of the Centurion.” Lloyd will turn age 100 in one week; Gertrude turned age 101 last month; and Martha turned 103 this past December!!

(Gertrude, by the way, was one of our first residents when we opened seven years ago)!

Often at this age, many seniors not only benefit from the care at an assisted living facility, but enjoy the benefits as well. Our goal is to make life more manageable, simplified and support the highest level of independence and functioning of which the senior resident is capable. We do not want to do for others what they can do for themselves.

A key benefit of residency at an assisted living program is the ongoing access and opportunities to socialize and participate in activities with other senior peers. We have a full-time Activities Coordinator to program various activities throughout each day. It isn’t just about entertaining them. Some of the activities are designed with specific attention to physical, mental, social, sensory and spiritual stimulation. What we do is give a life-enhancing structure to their lives where perhaps there was little.

So how do YOU live to be a Centurion? At Azalea Gardens, we would like to invite suggestions and ideas from those in the community on how you have made it to 100 years old, or how you plan to live to be the “Age of the Centurion!”

Second, we would welcome volunteer

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speaker(s) from the community to come to our monthly Family Council Meeting to speak on the topic of aging in general and/or on the issue of living to be a Centurion.

Third, we would like to offer to the community to provide a guest speaker on a topic of interest to you by coming to your senior living community, association or senior center. Topics such as the following: 1) Medicare Part D prescription coverage and changes in 2009; 2) eligibility requirements for the long-term care diversion program, which is a program, in part, designed to assist with some of the cost of living at an assisted living facility; 3) Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease; or any topic that would be of interest to you.

If you have ideas on living to be a Centurion (if sufficient responses are provided this would be the subject of next month’s article), wish to volunteer to be a guest speaker, or would like to request a guest speaker, please respond to the following email address keith@timelesslifecare.com or you can mail your ideas or request to the address below c/o Keith Anderson.

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