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Williams Island hosts Grand Slam of Tennis legends Property Owners Assoc. and Marina host Harold Solomon, Dean Goldfine, Lisa Grattan and Justin Gimelstob BY BARI AUERBACH
While the Sony Ericsson Open and Williams Island Tennis Club Championships were being played, the Aventura Marketing Council served up yet another great networking event when Grand Slam of Tennis Legends Harold Solomon, Dean Goldfine, Lisa Grattan and Justin Gimelstob were co-hosted by the Williams Island Property Owners Association and Williams Island Marina. Business and community leaders gathered for the AMC Chairman's Roundtable luncheon held at Williams Island's opulent Island Club were welcomed by AMC Chair Cliff Schulman of Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Pastoriza, Cole & Boniske; Williams Island POA leaders Bob Shelley, Sydney Faye-Davis, Williams Island Marina owner H. Scott Huizenga joined by marina manager Bill Draughon; Williams Island POA Board member Jonathan Evans, property manager Janette Giddings and catering manager Michael Kampy. On behalf of Williams Island POA, Shelley and Evans noted, "We're thrilled with the renovation of the marina and facilities creating a new era for Williams Island, internationally renowned as 'The Florida Riviera.' From a magnificent marina and premier tennis club - to our world-class spa and fitness center and variety of dining venues offering excellent catering services for corporate or social functions, Williams Island is a special jewel in Aventura." Non-residents can experience "luxury living at its finest" with membership privileges at the 27,000 square foot Williams Island (L-R) Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup; Bob Shelley and Jonathan Evans, Williams Island POA; H. Scott Huizenga Spa and Fitness Center-and can also discover "the ultimate Tennis Standing and Bill Draughon, Williams Island Marina; Seated (L-R) Harold Solomon, Dean Goldfine, Lisa Grattan and Justin Gimelstob Club experience" with access to 14 Deco-Turf and one hard court lighted for evening play at the Williams Island Tennis Club, offering private and group lessons from certified tennis pros, an exciting schedule of tournaments, clinics and league games plus a brand-new tennis pro shop. Huizenga added, "Williams Island Marina is happy to cohost this luncheon with Williams Island POA - responsible for running the club facilities in topnotch fashion. The POA has done its part to help make 'the best get even better' with renovations and new projects upholding the high standards set long ago by the Trump family. Lisa Grattan; Jan Solomon, Florida Int’l University ~ Biscayne Bay Campus; Harold Solomon; Sydney Faye-Davis, Williams Island POA; Edward Davis
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Aventura Marketing Council Chairman Cliff Schulman, Weiss, Serota, Helfman with Williams Island Marina owner H. Scott Huizenga
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FPL Training Center hosts Student Connection On a sunny afternoon last week, 60 students from the Aventura Marketing Council's "Student Connection" program for at-risk students toured the Training Center of FPL, thanks to the leadership of Aletha Player, FPL Area Manager. "As a Board Member of the Aventura Marketing Council, I'm well aware of the importance of these monthly field trips for the students of our Dade Partner schools," said Player, " and I really wanted to ensure a valuable experience for the students." Player contacted Barry Bellomo, FPL Supervisor of Apprentice Training for the Training Center, who has been with the company for 30 years. "I started in the Apprenticeship Program and entered the Supervisor Program 10 years ago‌.and there are other FPL employees here who have been Aletha Player here just as long and even longer," Bellomo Area Manager, FPL noted in his welcome to the students and teacher/counselors. The audience learned that this facility was built in 1997, has 8 classrooms, an auditorium and cafeteria in addition to their indoor field training area called the "barn" and their outdoor field training area. The South Florida Dispatch, which coordinates FPL's nationally recognized restoration response operation, is recognized as a state-of-the-art facility consid-
Students watched the life-saving exercises
ered one of the finest in the country. Bellomo introduced members of his team, including Ted Cogdell, Tom Walker, Vern Monroe and Ozzie Suarez, who each spoke to the students about their areas of specialization, from cable splicer to overhead instruction. After a brief overview of FPL's electric power system , where the primary concern is safety, Bellomo began a Q & A session, with certificates to McDonald's for students who could answer the questions. Question # 1: Name a source of energy, and immediately a little hand in the first row shot up. Ten-year old Diego Macedo, from David Lawrence, Jr. K - 8 Center, nonchalantly answered, "Hydroelectric power, solar energy and wind
The familiar FPL truck was the perfect photo backdrop
power, like wind mills!" And so went the rest of the Q & A with the answers coming as quickly -and as correctly-as the questions. Then it was off to the "barn" and the outdoor field training areas for live demonstrations on everything from life-saving exercises to maneuvering a huge pole into a small hole in the ground, bringing "ooh's and ahh's' from the appreciative student group. A delightful box lunch was provided by FPL, rounding out what everyone agreed was "one of the best field trips we've ever had!" For more information on the Aventura Marketing Council, visit aventuramarketingcouncil.com . For more information on FPL, visit www.FPL.com
Barry Bellomo with Eileen Glastein of Bnai Zion Foundation, Education Comm. Chair for the Aventura Marketing Council
Ten-year old Diego Macedo from David Lawrence, Jr. K 8 Center amazed the FPL staff with his answers to the 'pop quiz'
Just a quick break from the field demos
Students filled the FPL auditorium to learn about the Training Center
Maneuvering the pole into the ground
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Wanderings & Ponderings Rats
Away from work she has found that she petrifies most men she meets. Things go well till they ask her what she does. She Thelma has done quite a bit in her 28 used to say she worked with rats and most years. Graduated college and spent three men thought she was putting them on. years in the Peace Corps. Was sent to a When she explained that she works on lab rats, the man she would be talking small village in a small country in to, would turn a few colors and the Far East, teaching youngsters drift away. in the little village. When she She found one man in the past came home she spent a six that she thought was a potential months travelling all over Europe. keeper. All went well till she found When she decided to go after a out he was also keeping a wife and profession, she realized she was two kids back home in another interested in research projects. city. She also felt that those around Connected to a large pharmaceuher age level felt that they had to tical firm and engaged in various Dan Palmer –––––––––––––– compete with her intellectually projects involved with lab rats. Of late she is wondering where she is where she was thinking physically. Of late she has met a few in the 40, 50 going professionally and even more so, age that seem successful business wise, socially. Most of the men in her field of work look and really are nerds. Very bright secure in themselves and not petrified by in their workout but totally uninformed and her profession. Trouble here is finding one backward in attempts at to deal with that isn’t married, successful and not gay. women socially. She finds that as long as It’s a bad situation when she finds her lab she dresses very simply and talks only of rats more interesting than the males she’s her work, she gets along with her co-work- been meeting. She figures that somewhere ers quite well. As soon as she puts on the she can find a rat of the human variety that she can tame but the trouble is where is he? female bit, they panic get tongue tied.
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Williams Island hosts Grand Slam of Tennis legends Property Owners Assoc. and Marina host Harold Solomon, Dean Goldfine, Lisa Grattan and Justin Gimelstob "Marina renovations include 600 feet of additional docks that can now accommodate larger vessels. Our marina is unique in that its spread around the 80-plus acre island, complementing a relaxed community lifestyle setting not found in other cluster-type marinas. Our staff ensures a high level of customer service. Non-residents are welcome and are offered complimentary club membership with dockage. The marina is especially looking for customers in the 40' - 60' range and has reduced their rates to attract these customers." Next, AMC members had the opportunity meet "Grand Slam of Tennis" legends as Solomon,
Goldfine, Grattan and Gimelstob shared stories about what it was like to win championship titles and coach tennis luminaries including Monica Seles, Jennifer Capriati, Anna Kournikova, Mary Jo Fernandez, Todd Martin, Jim Courier and Andy Roddick. Today, Solomon runs the Tennis Institute in Fort Lauderdale coaching aspiring tennis stars; Goldfine is serving as director of tennis at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC in North Miami Beach; Grattan now chairs the Women's Tennis Association and serves on the Sony Ericsson Women's Tennis Association board of directors; Justin Gimelstob, known as "the most quotable guy on the ATP tour," won the 1998 Australian Open
and French Open mixed doubles with Venus Williams as his partner. He subsequently established himself as a doubles specialist, winning 12 titles. He has transitioned into sports and entertainment broadcasting while establishing himself as a philanthropist with the creation of the Justin Gimelstob Children's Fund. Special thanks to Harold and Jan Solomon for helping to arrange the appearance of fellow "Grand Slam of Tennis" legends. For more information about Williams Island club memberships, phone: 305-937-7830; Williams Island Marina, phone: 305-937-7813.
Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup and Vice Mayor Lew Thaler flank Jan Solomon, Florida Int’l University ~ Biscayne Bay Campus
Madeline Giardello, Biscayne Cove Condo Association; Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb; Arthur Barr, Barr and Associates
David Bremer, Williams Island Spa; Carlos Triana, Tennis Director & Head Pro, Williams Island; Janette Giddings, Jonathan Evans and Joy Boros, Williams Island POA
Nikki Shein, Cris Barbosa and Amy Stone, Williams Island POA
Chef Russell Martoccio and Food and Beverage Director Michael Kampy, Williams Island
Aventura Marketing Council Chairman's Roundtable members enjoy the white glove treatment at The Island Club at Williams Island
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Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center Monte Carlo Gala, April 24th Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center is a vibrant and diverse conservative congregation in the heart of Aventura. This exciting multicultural and multi-generational community was recently recognized as one of the "Top Ten Jewish Neighborhoods" in the United States. Under the spiritual guidance of Rabbi Jonathan Berkun and Cantor David Muchnick, ATJC provides a stimulating environment for long standing members as well as newcomers to the area. Encompassing spiritual, social, Monte Carlo Night Host Committee members with Professor Alan Dershowitz educational, and cultural program- at ATJC (L-R) Lyon Roth, Prof. Alan Dershowitz, Robyn Kane and Dr. Amir ming for all ages, ATJC is a focal Baron and integral pulse of Aventura. In keeping with a yearly tradition of hosting a fun night for everyone, mark your calendars for a very special Monte Carlo evening on April 24th. Under the honorary chairmanship of Carole and Bill Landa, the gala, aimed at benefitting Tauber Academy scholarships and the Temple fundraising campaign, will turn the Raff social hall into a casino for a glamorous evening of gaming. Everyone is invited to throw the dice for a chance to win at roulette and craps and try their hand at blackjack and slots. Be sure to keep your Texas Hold'em Poker Face intact while you place your bets to win the tournament along with amazing prizes. No evening at ATJC is complete without a fabulous selection of fine cuisine, spirited fun and good times. The silent auction promises to be the hit of the evening offering something for everyone: from jewelry, dining and travel gift certificates, tickets to sporting events and much more. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well as ad inclusion in the digital journal. The cost per person to attend is $75 for the Casino, including $25 chips to play, strolling dinner and open bar. To participate in the Poker Tournament, the cost is an additional $50 per person and includes 2,000 units of tournament chips. Don't miss your chance to enjoy a wonderful evening that will be a winwin for all, for the school, and for the Temple. Open to all age 21 and over. Casual chic attire, 8:30 p.m. For further ticket information, contact the ATJC office at 305-935-0666 or ATJC.org
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Beach High Classes of the 70's gather at Newport Beachside Resort, April 22nd Calling all baby boomers that attended and faculty that taught at Miami Beach Senior High School in the 1970's to meet, mingle, and muse over good 'ol times and catch up on current lives. Thursday, April 22nd at 6 p.m., hundreds of Beach High alumni will meet and reunite at Kitchen 305 at Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort, 16701 Collins Avenue, Sunny Marlyn Kleppach, artist; David Saka and Rita Steinfeld Regev, Optimar International Realty Isles Beach. Any former student of Beach High, is part of a global com- teenage soul. April 22nd is destined to munity unlike any other, sharing a be the most anticipated party of the very proud and accomplished list of year! The evening begins with cockalumni whom have made incredible strides in politics, diplomacy, sports, tails at 6 p.m.; dinner (optional, resereducation, entertainment, arts & cul- vations preferred), from 7 p.m., and ture, and humanitarian causes. Beach party all night. Entrance is $10 at the alumni all hold bragging rights to door, free parking, 2 for 1 drinks and appetizers, raffles, DJ/Dancing, sur'having gone to school with…" "The 1970's groups have an prises. All you can eat meat or all you uncanny sense of loyalty and many can eat veggie, only $25. Dinner friends stay close, reconnect, and have reservations from April 12th, call 305become business and life partners. 949-1300, x1593. Attendees may RSVP, post picYes, there are many classmate marriages too", says, Rita Steinfeld tures, video and comments on Regev, Class of '76 ("Best of Picks"), Facebook page: Beach High Classes of 70's Gathering event coordinator. For further information, The alumni of the 1970's are encouraged to get out the yearbooks contact Rita Steinfeld Regev, Class of 305-343-1214 or and photo albums, collect the memo- '76, ries and get ready to channel their RitaRegev@gmail.com
FPL encourages Aventura residents to treat every day like Earth Day Throughout April, FPL is reminding customers to treat every day - not just April 22nd - as Earth Day. FPL will offer a series of daily tips for families who want to incorporate environmental stewardship into their regular routines and save money. "FPL is proud to be an industry leader in environmental stewardship, and we invite our customers to join us this month in implementing environmentally responsible lifestyle choices," said Aletha Player, FPL's external affairs manager for Aventura. For the first phase of April, FPL reviews appliances and common habits in homes and businesses:
• Replacing that old porch light with an energy-efficient compact-fluorescent bulb can save you up to $50 over 2 fi years.
• Avoid hand-washing your dishes - automatic dishwashers consume one-third less water, so you'll reduce both your water usage and water-heating costs.
• Don't forget to clean or change your air-conditioning filter once a month. Your unit won't have to work as hard, and you'll keep your indoor air cleaner.
• Turn the ceiling fan off when you leave the room. It can save you up to $7 a month in energy costs. • Wash clothes at the appropriate water level for each load, and use cold water when possible. You'll reduce your water usage, and you'll also save the energy used to heat the water.
• Reducing the run time on your pool pump by two hours a day can save you about $9 a month in electricity. • If you aren't going to use your PC for more than 20 minutes, turn off your monitor; if you're not going to use your PC for more than two hours, turn off both the CPU and monitor.
• The average home can save $4.50 a month just by raising the temperature a single degree. • Replacing your showerhead with a water-efficient model can cut your hot water usage in half and save up to $50 a year on your electric bill.
• Two-thirds of a pool's heat escapes from the water's surface. Use a pool blanket to cut the amount of energy used to heat the water in half. For more information on FPL's Earth Day Is Every Day campaign, visit FPL.com or twitter.com/insidefpl
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Gimme a Spring Break!
Bari Auerbach LIFE IN THE CITY Now that all the Easter sales are over, it would really be nice if you could still say “Gimme a Spring Break!” and get one like these… Movie Breaks: It was recently announced that adult movie tickets are going to increase by as much as $5 at theaters including AMC…but wouldn’t it be great if they’d agree to give you a break and take $5 off if the movie was really bad? Better yet, theaters should pay you to go see flicks far from top critic picks that wind up on DVD’s the next day! Coffee Breaks: Starbucks has already raised prices on some of their coffee drinks—sure, it may be only ten cents more but it can add up to over $900 a year if you go every day. That’s why cus-
tomers deserve a coffee break like getting a discount if you can say “iced grande non-fat, decaf, sugar-free, vanilla café latte with extra ice in a venti cup” three times fast! Egg Breaks: If you have dozens of leftover colored Easter eggs, it would be great if you could turn them in at local in return for a break on breakfast omelets…and maybe the savings could be even more if you only eat the egg whites! Bread Breaks: After Passover, anyone who still has lots of matzo boxes should be entitled to trade them in and get a price break on bread at the Publix bakery. Then again, since cutting out unleavened carbs for eight days may have led to significant weight loss, you might want to ask for a high protein steak break instead! Speeding Break: If an Aventura police officer pulls you over for speeding, just say “Gimme a break!” Odds are you’ll get a warning instead of a ticket if you explain you were in a big rush to redeem a coupon or get to the mall before all the spring sales end!
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Aventura Hospital and Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center target cancer research developments and new therapies During this special April recognition of National Cancer Control Month, the Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center and Aventura Hospital will partner with the City of Aventura Community Recreation Center to host its continuing "2010 Health Matters" lecture series. This community educational program will highlight the latest advancements in cancer research and new therapies available through access to clinical trials. Enrique Davila, MD, FACP, specializing in medical oncology and hematology, will be presenting on Aventura Hospital's affiliation with the Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) and its valuable programs. SCRI, an industry leader in clinical trials, is dedicated to advancing therapies for patients through clinical research. It is one of the largest, community-based research programs in the nation, conducting clinical trials in ten therapeutic areas through its affiliation with a network of hundreds of physicians. Additionally, it offers management, regulatory and other research
support services to drug development sponsors and strategic investigator sites across the country. Located at Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center on the Aventura Hospital Campus, Dr. Davila's office is proud to join the prestigious physician network and offer the cutting edge research protocols available through SCRI. Patients need not travel to participate and Dr. Davila plans to present on the vast array of new therapies available, providing more hope than ever for our community. The "2010 Health Matters" lecture will take place on Thursday, April 15 at the Aventura Community Recreation Center, 3375 NE 188 Street, Aventura. The program will begin at noon and includes free health screenings. All those interested in attending should RSVP by calling 1888-256-7692. Light lunch will be served. Free parking is available. For more information, visit AventuraHospital.com and AventuraComprehensiveCancerCenter.com
The Craig Zinn Automotive Group hosts Eco-Fair at Lexus of North Miami The Craig Zinn Automotive Group, South Florida's Premier Auto Group, will host the Lexus of North Miami Hybrid Eco-Fair in honor of Earth Day on Sunday, April 18th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lexus of North Miami. More than 20 Broward County businesses and community organizations will join forces to educate people on the overall message that fuel efficiency is great for the environment and for the community, while encouraging people to make environmental action a part of their everyday lives. Open to the public, this complimentary community event will showcase the latest hybrid vehicles and feature informational booths, interactive displays, food and refreshments, music, eco-friendly giveaways and prize drawings, family-fun, children's activities and more. Proceeds raised from the prize drawing at the Lexus of North Miami Hybrid Eco-Fair will benefit Kids Ecology Corps, a non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization whose mission is to inspire young people to make environmental action part of their everyday lives and in the lives of those around them. Additionally, guests of the Lexus of North Miami Hybrid Eco-Fair will have the opportunity to pre-register onsite with the City of North Miami for the Keep North Miami Beautiful Event on Earth Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 24th at the Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park. Lexus of North Miami is located at 14100 Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami. Onsite vendor and sponsor opportunities are still available for area businesses or organizations who wish to get involved. Current partners include the City of North Miami, Pizza Fusion, Waste Management, Whole Foods and Fetch Branding. For more information, call 866-868-4910 or czgroup.com
As Gulfstream Park's acclaimed race meet heads toward the homestretch, Derby Fever is once again heating up the nation, and fans are hoping to see a new racing sensation that will rouse us to our feet like Big Brown, Spectacular Bid, Cigar and Barbaro did before at this landmark facility. This Saturday, Gulfstream Park presents the South Beach for the fastest turf sprinters. Attendees can also watch and wager on top Derby prospects racing in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes simulcast live from Keeneland and the $1 million Arkansas Derby from Oaklawn Park, two major prep races for the Kentucky Derby, which will be held May 1st. The weekend starts early: be sure to visit this Friday, April 9th for the $500,000 Apple Blossom Invitational featuring the undefeated Zenyatta, who shattered the glass ceiling when she beat the boys to win the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic. Girls will rule as the nation's top fillies and mares battle it out in the Apple Blossom Invitational, which will be simulcast live
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Stuart Geller to head the CIA BY LYNN CARROLL
Stuart Geller was recently elected to head the CIA! That's the Citizens Interested in Arts, Inc., formed in 1997 by a group of South Floridians to support South Florida's visual and performing arts. Geller, principal of Geller Design Group and a noted philanthropist, will step in to replace current Michael Aller with CIA’s current president Lenore President Lenore Toby Toby Simmons and incoming president Stuart Geller Simmons at an installation ceremony May 12th at the La Gorce Country Club, 5685 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Mr. Miami Beach himself, Michael Aller, will install the new board. "I'm very excited to do this," Geller says. "This is a great cause, and I've already begun raising money for it." The CIA, which now has more than 200 members, is a nonprofit committed to preserving the visual and performing arts in South Florida. This mission is accomplished through grants to qualified members of the region's artistic community. "The first CIA grant was made in 1998 to two aspiring opera singers from Miami's New World School of the Arts. One of them went on to perform with the Florida Grand Opera and the New York Metropolitan Opera. To date, more than $500,000 in CIA grants has gone to members of over 100 groups. Among the organizations involved are Actors' Playhouse, the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, New Theatre, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the University of Miami Young Musician's Camp, the Miami City Ballet, Florida Grand Opera, and Festival Miami. Members meet regularly on the second Wednesday of the month from October to May; the annual membership fee is $125. Tickets to the installation are $40. Call Gloria Muroff at 305-9329580 for reservations. For more information on membership, contact Rosalie Borg, 954-925-6268. For grant application information, call 305-682-0424.
Derby Fever heats up as Gulfstream Park race season heads into the stretch
from Oaklawn here at Gulfstream Park. Casino fans are in for just as much excitement this weekend. This Sunday, April 11th at 10 p.m., members of the casino's Good Luck Player's Club will have a chance to win up to $10,000 in cash in the "80,000 Shower of Cash" drawing. If not yet a member, guests can go to either the firstfloor or second-floor casino and quickly sign up for free Player's Club membership. Gulfstream's daily specials, drawings and promotions prove there truly are more ways to win at Gulfstream Park. Providing the perfect complement to all the racing and casino action is the newly opened Village at Gulfstream Park, a Mediterranean inspired walking village complete with world-class shopping, a variety of international dining experiences and all the nightlife you can handle. For more information, visit gulfstreampark.com
With his exciting last-to-first place finish in the Florida Derby, Ice Box shot up to sixth place in the upcoming Kentucky Derby
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For Want of a Nail
Patricia Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING There is an old saying, “For want of a nail a shoe was lost. For want of a shoe a horse was lost. For want of a horse a King was lost.” This is a good example of cause and effect. It is a parable about consequences. Something happens and that makes something else happen and so on and so on until you have the end result. The effect is the outcome of a thought or word or action. It is the result of something that is done or not done. Life is full of consequences. Everything has a consequence. The sooner one learns that in life the happier and more successful one will be. Some parents fail to enforce a consequence and the child never learns the connection between their action and the end result. This lowers the child’s self-esteem and makes the child feel powerless. Children need to feel that they have the ability to produce good results in their life. They need to know that if they make the right effort they will receive a positive result. If they study, something good will happen, they will get good grades and that will lead to other good things. If they do not study and
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nothing bad happens as a result, they will never learn about the consequences of their actions. They will never learn about responsibility. They will never see the importance of the choices and decisions they make. They will go through life and never see the connection. Some people reach adulthood and still never see the connection. They do not see the relationship between what they do and what happens. They do not see that they are the cause for the effect. They do not take responsibility for their actions. It is sad because then they lack the knowledge and thus the power to create new and better results in their life. What is the nail in your life that could start an avalanche of disastrous events? For want of a good resume a job was lost. For want of being in the right place at the right time a romance was lost. For want of infidelity trust was lost. For want of a kind word a friendship was lost. For want of love a life was lost. Pay attention to the nails. They may seem small and insignificant but, they are, “the beginning of the end.” Take the time and make the effort with everything you do. Think ahead. Visualize the results of your actions. Look at and examine the possible outcomes. This will help you to avoid unintended, negative and sometimes dire consequences. Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305-788-4864, 212308-0309.
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Williams Island hosts Property Owners Assoc. and Marina host Harold Solomon,
Harold Solomon and Dean Goldfine
Mary Hughes, Atlantic Broadband; Ben Launerts, Marksman Security; Evie Asness, State of Israel Bonds
Sydney Faye-Davis, Williams Island POA; Justin Gimelstob; Janette Giddings, Williams Island POA; Dean Goldfine
Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup and Vice Mayor Lew Thaler flank Lisa Grattan, Harold Solomon, Jan Solomon and Aventura Comm. Billy Joel
Jordan Laser, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance; Dan Palmer, Aventura News; Aventura Comm. Zev Auerbach; Howard Adler, Attorney
Sara Fox and Ralph Gerena, America Service Industries
Terry Schreiber, Carol Hannan, Anita Givner, Ellen Windheim and Nicole Simmons, EWM
Murray Rubin, Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapels; Jamie Lindberg, Filene's Basement
Dr. Robert Sheir, Optometric Physician; Gabriela Ratier, Aventura Optical; Joe Millstone
Doug Schrager, Morgan Stanley; Neil Goodman, Aventura Worldwide Transportation Service
Dean Goldfine with Gary Bomzer, Michael Ann Russell JCC
Jonathan Evans, Williams Island POA; Bill Draughon and H. Scott Huizenga, Williams Island Marina
Judy Jordan, Prudential Florida Realty; Michelle Desjardins, Allstate; Lisa Mula, Prudential Florida Realty
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Grand Slam of Tennis legends Dean Goldfine, Lisa Grattan and Justin Gimelstob
David Robertson, America Service Industries; Denise Rubin, Violetta Ramos and Renate Santos, Denise Rubin International Realty
Lisa Grattan and Justin Gimelstob
Louis Pincus and Saul Abusiewiez, The Continental Group; Arnold Goldman, The Alternative Board; Belina Nagar, ORNA Security & Camera Services
Alan Neufeld, Neufeld Kleinberg & Pinkiert; Kelly Veszpremi, AT&T Florida; Ellen Palmer, Classic Residence by Hyatt; Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond; Mayor Susan Gottlieb
Bob Shelley, Williams Island POA; Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb
Justin Gimelstob flanked by Beatriz Lobaton and Luza Gutierrez, Residence Inn by Marriott
Aventura Commissioners Bob Diamond, Billy Joel and Teri Holzberg
Diana Lechter and Leslie Stein, JGB Bank; Rita Regev, Optimar International Realty
Dr. Frederick Knoll, DDS; Marc Kurincak, Sabadell United Bank
Carlos Triana, Williams Island; Eileen Glastein, Bnai Zion Foundation; Camilo Bernal
Dimitry Shaposhnikov, DS Xpress; Gladys Mezrahi, Indigo Events; Ronald Sauter
Francisco Castro and Henry Castro, Klein & Hoffman; Comm. Michael Stern, Stern Bloom Media; Sonny Levitt, Riverside-Gordon Memorial Chapels
Stacey Schrager, Stacey Schrager & Associates; Justin Gimelstob; Arthur Barr, Barr and Associates Photography by Andrew Goldstein
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Strengthening Families DR. NANCY BACHER: It is well known that individuals who have strong emotional support systems as a family have stronger physical and emotional health. What does a family look like? I believe when developing a healthy system of any kind one must first built a strong structure. This can be compared to building a house. The first thing that needs to be done is to lay a strong foundation. In a family that foundation contains the basic belief system and values that the family should possess. These include such things as commitment, trust, nurturance, appreciation, positive communication, and companionship. The interior of the home provides the blueprint that defines the opportunity for family activities. These activities include filling the basic needs of the individuals and providing the space for positive interaction among the family members. Good blueprints provide areas for privacy, contemplation and common areas for recreation. The walls and roof of the house provide the protection from outside challenges. However, any house can be a home if the inhabitants are physically and emotionally there to create a bond for one another.
Tips for positive family interactions: Arrange a time during the day when the family can sit down and share their thoughts and feelings. While I know this is difficult in today’s society when often both parents and children have overscheduled activities a nightly dinner is ideal. If that is not possible scheduling a dinner one or two times a week should be an important goal. Make it a priority to reduce activities and rearrange schedules so that this can take place. Spending time and doing things together is essential. These can be indoor recreational activities such as playing games, working on puzzles, developing family projects or other outdoor activities such as sports, riding bikes, walking, or going to the beach or parks. Most importantly enjoy your time with one another. Any activity performed together is positive. Household tasks such as cooking and cleaning done together as a family can be a source of connection and enjoyment. One of the most important things is to show appreciation to each other. It is so important to boost each other’s self esteem, by doing so, each person becomes healthier and the family becomes stronger. You can contact Dr. Nancy Bacher at 305-935-0540.
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VIEWPOINT It’s Time to Fight Childhood Obesity BY MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN When First Lady Michelle Obama decided to launch the "Let's Move" campaign to fight childhood obesity, she brought much-needed attention to a crisis millions of children face. It's a special concern for children of color, because new research shows black and Latino kids are disproportionally at risk. But children of color are far from the only ones in danger. Experts estimate that one-third of American children are currently overweight or obese, and these rates have tripled among children ages 12 to 19 since 1980. Some adults may see heavy kids as healthy eaters, or think that for children, extra weight is mainly just a cosmetic issue. But serious risks for overweight children go far beyond appearance. Diseases once associated only with adults, like Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, are rising at younger and younger ages. Overweight children are at greatly increased risk of being overweight adults. For many kids, this may be more than just a "chubby" phase they'll outgrow some day. As many as 80 percent of overweight children may experience a lifetime of increased health risks that come with being overweight. The most pressing risk, cardiovascular disease, remains the leading killer in America. If childhood obesity trends continue, experts predict the lifespan of the average child in America could decline by up to five years--making this the first generation to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. Our country already spends $150 billion a year treating obesity-related diseases-nearly 10 percent of all medical spending. Many experts label the current level of childhood obesity an epidemic that threatens our future national health, productivity, and security. Something must be done to stop and reverse this trend. Childhood obesity is on the rise for many reasons. American children have been immersed in the same "supersized" culture that snares adults, surrounded by high-calorie, high-fat food that's plentiful, cheap, and often served in unrealistically big portions. And today's children and teenagers are much less likely than past
generations to spend free time running around outdoors, and much more likely to spend it on the couch watching TV, playing video games, or surfing the Web, often with snacks and sodas right next to them. Very few children get the 60 minutes of moderate physical activity the Surgeon General recommends kids have most days of the week. Even schools have become part of the problem. Many districts have cut back on gym time and recess, often as a tradeoff for more instructional time to prepare for state testing. The quality of school meals and easy availability of snacks and sugary drinks in many school vending machines were some of the first targets in the war on child obesity, and there's been progress. Some major school food suppliers are making improvements in response to Mrs. Obama's campaign. Advocates for better nutrition hope that as more people become aware of the risks to children's health, more industries, schools, restaurants, and communities will make a big difference for America's children. As these kinds of changes occur in a range of child environments, the first lady and others stress the biggest influence in children's eating habits will come from home. It has been parents who have told their children to eat their vegetables or go outside and get some fresh air. Michelle Obama has shared some of the simple changes she and the president have made in their own family's lifestyle, including watching portion sizes, packing more fruits and water in their daughters' lunches, limiting TV time, and famously, starting a vegetable garden at home. We know our beautiful children come in all shapes and sizes. But by being aware of the serious health risks many overweight children face, and of the long-term value of a balanced diet and regular exercise, we can help make sure all our children grow up to be as healthy as possible. Making healthy food and exercise part of family life is the right place to start, and will be good for many adults too. Teaching good habits to children early can have lifelong consequences, and someday our children--and grandchildren--will thank us. -Marian Wright Edelman is president of the Children's Defense Fund. www.childrensdefense.org.
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Don’t Mess with Georgia’s Brown Thrasher BY JIM HIGHTOWER Let's talk chicken. I don't mean clucking and cock-a-doodle-dooing, but the power of the bird. Most people hear the word "chicken" and immediately think: "Dinner!" Some commercial interests in Georgia, however, think: "Money!" So, they've launched a campaign to put the common fryer on the top roost of the bird kingdom by having it declared the state bird of Georgia. But, wait, there's already a state bird: the brown thrasher. No problem, says Chris Cunningham, the champion of the chicken campaign, we'll just get the legislature to dethrone that little thrasher and enthrone our money bird. Chris, who owns a chain of restaurants specializing in (what else?) fried chicken, says that the thrasher is inedible, lazy, and migratory. Besides being pretty, he asks, "What's it ever done for the state of Georgia?" Yeah, if you can't pluck a profit from a feathered creature, who needs it? In contrast, Cunningham points out that the chicken is Georgia's cash cow (so to speak), with millions of the cooped-up
cluckers generating some $18 billion a year for the state economy and providing about 47,000 poultry industry jobs. It's time for chickens to "get a little respect," Cunningham crows. Well, chickens themselves probably don't think that a daily mass slaughter of their kin and kind is a show of much respect. And before we weep with gratitude about those chicken-plucking jobs, let's note that the overwhelming number of them are non-union, no-benefit, short-term, nasty, and dangerous "jobettes" that don't come near providing a family wage or a middle-class opportunity for workers. Where's the respect in that? Actually, I'm with Chris in seeing the nobility in common chickens. He points out that they are the "closest living relative to the Tyrannosaurus Rex." But their nobility stems from their overall birdness--not from them being chopped up parts to feed Big Chicken's corporate profits.
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Second annual Piano Slam coming to Arsht Center BY CARLENE SAWYER
The Dranoff International Two Piano Foundation will host the second annual Piano Slam,, a two-piano classical music and rap poetry concert, on Wednesday, May 12, in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Susan and Sarah Wang, 2008 winners of the 11th Dranoff International Two Piano Competition featured with prominent Miami rap artists Lela Lombardo and Summer Hill Seven will be performing with Miami-Dade County middle and high school student poets in a program that is free to the public. As part of the event, Dranoff will hold a competition for poetry from students inspired by live classical music performances. Contest prizewinners will be presented with laptop computers and cash awards at the event and their poems will be
presented as part of the spoken word, rap and classical music â&#x20AC;&#x153;mash-up.â&#x20AC;? For the first time, Dade County Public Schools are making Piano Slam available to all middle and high school students online through a generous sponsorship by CA (Computer Associates) including MacArthur Genius Poet Campbell McGrath, Miami Heat player James Jones and DJ Irie. Live in-school performances by Dranoff Competition winning duo-piano artists Duo Antithesis have been taking place at various schools throughout Miami-Dade County. Following the performances, school administrators select English classes in each school to receive visiting poets conducting workshops. The Dranoff International Two Piano Foundation is dedicated to the presentation of two-piano music and its outstanding artists to the world. Visit online at <www.dranoff2piano.org>.
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NWSA presents BFA graduates’ exhibition opening on Apr. 10 BY ROBERT HAMILTON
New World School of the Arts will present “2010,” a group exhibition by the 22 newest Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) graduates opening on Apr. 10. Emerging from the first decade of the new millennium, the 2010 class celebrates a show that conveys predominant themes significant to artists today. Thanks to recent funding from the Knight Foundation, New World has expanded to a 6,000-square-foot studio space located in Miami’s Arts District. Individual studio spaces have intensified an atmosphere for group practice and production. Curated by the students themselves and by gallerist Fredric Snitzer, the show will embrace a compelling range of subject matter. The work featured addresses a wide range of issues using the media of drawing, photography, video, painting, sculpture, and graphic design. The opening reception of 2010 will take place on Apr. 10, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Cisneros Fontals Art Foundation (CIFO). The exhibition will be open to the viewing public Thursday through Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. through May 7. CIFO is located at 1018 N. Miami Ave. The graduating students are: Gabriel Alcala, Luisa F. Aleman, Jessica Arias, Carolina Barros, Bruno Alonso Boza, Devin Caserta, Autumn Casey, Sebastian Castro, Cynthia Cruz, Nicole Doran, Laura Duran, Roberto Herrera, Samuel Lopez De Victoria, Natalia Manrique, Micah Milner, Kemi Odulana, Jose Felix Perez, Orlando Robaina, Catalina Roca, Sleeper, Yasmin Tolentino and Ibett Yanez. The students also are organizing a fundraiser in order to get funds for an artistic and cultural exchange trip to the Berlin Bienal in Germany in June. They invite you to join their effort by donating funds. For information, call 305-237-3620 or go online to <www.2010bfa.com>.
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Education funding is getting a lot of attention once again as state lawmakers wrestle with how to pay for Florida’s School Systems. It’s a battle between balancing our growing education needs against shrinking tax rolls and doing more for Florida’s students with less money. While the budget problems hit us every year, it’s important to remember that this is not a new problem. The compromises state lawmakers make will come back to hit us again next year. And the cycle will likely continue as it has. What’s missing is a meaningful fix that’s been too long in the making. There needs to be a consistent, sustained funding source that’s independent of property taxes. So what is the solution? Here is what I discovered last year, and the scenario hasn’t changed at all. Kathy Hargreaves didn’t like how South Florida’s public schools were slashing employees and cutting back classroom programs last year. She knew the problem was due to inadequate school funding by Florida lawmakers. The Broward mom worried about her daughter’s public school education and the deteriorating classroom experience thousands of other Florida kids will face this year. She told me she has been hearing for years about the $18 billion the lottery earned last year to improve Florida’s education system. Kathy wondered where the money was going, so she asked CBS4 News. It turns out that when the lottery was approved by voters in 1986, it was supposed to enable the people of the state to benefit from significant additional moneys for education. According to the Florida Lottery’s own figures, it has generated $9.1 billion in direct aid to schools statewide, including some $2.2 billion to South Florida Schools. Still, Kathy doesn’t trust how the lottery money is being spent and why more isn’t going directly into classrooms. That’s why she thinks it’s a scam that they aren’t putting it towards education like they said they were going to. In 2009, Florida’s college system got about $2 billion from the lottery and it has gone directly to local college students from the “Bright Scholars” Program. That includes some $442 million for South Florida college students. The rest of the $18 billion has gone to school renovation and construction projects statewide, as well as to Florida’s public
colleges and universities. Robbing Peter to pay Paul? Critics say the lottery may have been approved originally by voters to enhance and improve education, but that state lawmakers instead used the money for basic funding. “To put in very simple layman’s terms, new dollars came in, but they took the money they were getting before and used it for something else,” State Rep. Julio Robaina said. “They took from one place and gave it to another. It doesn’t matter what the people of Florida wanted when they supported the lottery.” Robaina said there still is a movement statewide to allow public school funds to be used for private schools, with conservative lawmakers pushing a constitutional amendment in the fall. He said opponents of public education are unwilling to mandate that public education be fully funded in the first place…independent of the lottery. “Kids and schools are suffering,” Robaina said. “There are no new dollars, and the lottery is not bringing home the money.” A POSSIBLE SOLUTION So what is the answer to better funding local schools? One possibility would be a bill requiring state lawmakers to pass an adequate education budget independent of using lottery moneys, but some local lawmakers say that’s not about to happen. The other option is a statewide constitutional amendment mandating state lawmakers to fully fund education without lottery money…and mandate that the lottery money be used to enhance and improve education. Go back to the clause in the original measure that states, “Enable the people of the state to benefit from significant ADDITIONAL moneys for education” as it originally was approved by Florida voters some 20 years ago. For now, there is no move anywhere in the state to try and organize support for a statewide education amendment requiring lottery moneys be used to enhance and improve Florida’s public schools, and not just substitute that money for real, full-time funding the state’s been avoiding for years. My guess is, if it doesn’t happen, history will repeat itself this year. We’re facing yet another round of teacher/classroom/staff and curriculum cuts — and more questions about how we approved a program to fix our schools and somehow it was never put in place like we wanted it. The voters spoke, but most state lawmakers apparently could care less.
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Tonkinson Family pledges $20K to Miami Lighthouse
Pictured during a visit to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired are (l-r) Margarita, Ruth and Steven Tonkinson; Virginia Jacko, and Rick Tonkinson. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY GLORIA BURNS
The Tonkinson Family recently met with Virginia Jacko, CEO of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, in order to have their Aunt Ruth Tonkinson tour the facility and learn about its services. Aunt Ruth, who has had macular degeneration for the past 15 years, was the impetus for Rick and Margarita Tonkinson’s pledged support in the amount of $20,000. This donation will benefit a support group for those with macular degeneration in honor of Aunt Ruth.
During a tour of the facility they visited classrooms and spoke to instructors for adults as well as for young children and babies. The family, including son Steven, also had an opportunity to browse items from the Solutions Store with the help of Maria Fernandez, occupational therapist, where Ruth Tonkinson found a portable CCTV (Closed Caption TV) that would dramatically improve her ability to read and pay bills. For more information on the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, go online to <www.miamilighthouse.org> or call 305-856-2288.
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I really love living in the Florida. The weather is unbeatable. Life is …easier. But growing up in New York, I still can’t help but make comparisons. I judge the people, the education, the work ethic, but none of that concerns me now. Today I am strictly here to talk about lobster. Growing up up North, summer was the time for the beach, boating, barbecuing, and lobster boils in the backyard or on the docks. I remember 2-, 3- 5-, and 10-pound lobsters on ice in coolers just waiting to become dinner. A little cruel now that I look back on it, but if I didn’t look them in the eyes pre-cooking, I was okay. All I can remember taking away from the overall experience is “deliciousness.” Breaking off the legs, chomping them until the meat came out, pulling off the claws, ripping open the body to get that sweet, textural flesh. Lemon, butter, dunking and throwing the shells into the water or into a huge pile with everyone else. There was no silverware required, so for those who do not mind getting down and dirty, it was great. Yes, it is the old Maine lobster, that succulent cold water, two-clawed delicacy that Northerners know and expect when they order that particular crustacean. Now, here’s the thing. . In Florida, more often than not, “lobster” is the Caribbean Spiny lobster, also known as a crayfish or rock lobsters, which have muscular tails (where most of the meat is) and no claws (therefore, NO delicious claw meat to nibble on). NO CLAWS? Seriously? So, I went in search of good Maine lobsters (locally, of course). I like them at least 2 pounds and I’d even cook at home (I know, I know, we live in Aventura, but some people do cook!) The first place I found that was good was Joseph’s on the Water (954.455.6996) in Hallandale at the Hemisphere Condos. It’s old-school and has a tank that holds the little guys before it is well, for lack of a better phrase, time to go. Mostly 1-1/4 to 2 pounds, but if you
call ahead, Joseph can certainly order bigger. The Palm (305.868.7256) in Bay Harbour Island is always a sure thing. It offers Nova Scotia lobster that begins at three pounds and gets larger. One word: Yum. My husband go in and order what’s fresh (although all product is flown in constantly) and feast. Everything is ala carte but there are great promotions to be found. Get on their list or join the 837 Club and you’ll be eating more for less. For those more adventurous, head down West Dixie Highway to Captain Jim’s Seafood (305.892.2812). Nothing to look at from the out- or inside, but Boy, the food is good! It’s a down and dirty, seriously no frills restaurant and seafood retail shop. They have small lobsters, and specials. You simply need to make sure you ask about size and price. (on a side note: they start you with a plastic container of crab salad and have Saltines on the table. The creamed spinach is one of my favorites!) Okay, not in the mood to “rough it”. While not on the Timo (305.936.1008) everyday menu, the restaurant has a twoday order ahead policy, which enables you to order anything you want and Chef Tim Andriola, will make sure that his team grants your request. Pretty cool! And after eating there repeatedly for four years, I’ve still never had a bad meal. No doubt, they’ll do wonderful things to the lobster of your choice. Any Capital Grill will broil you a 2-, 3, or four-pounder. You will pay for it – good things do not come cheap in this steakhouse, but it will be done well and satisfying in the end. Now, let’s get to some affordable deals. Thursday night is Lobster Night at Miami Prime Grill (305.949.5101). The North Miami-based sports bar offers a whole (usually 1 to 1-1/4 pounds) Maine lobster and two sides for $16. What a deal! Only thing is that supplies are limited. Those who dine after 8PM have a slim chance. But it’s good while it lasts!
Shari Lynn Rothstein has been writing about food, wine, lifestyles and fashion for more than 20 years, in New York and Florida. She resides in Aventura. Shari can be reached at shari@slkcreative.com for comments, questions thoughts.
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2010 Range Rover gets new engines, more luxury Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS Range Rover is the flagship vehicle of the Land Rover line — sold by Ford last year to India’s Tata Motors — and for 2010 it has more power, luxury and off-road capability. Two new 5.0-liter LR-V-8 engines — the 510-hp supercharged unit (12/18 mpg) and the 375-hp naturally aspirated V-8 — are offered this year and both deliver more power and refinement without any increase in gas consumption and emissions. The result is a pair of lightweight, direct-injection engines that provide more usable lowend torque and much better response. The new LR V-8 engines are built around an all-new aluminum block with cast-in iron liners and cross-bolted main bearing caps to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. The engines also have aluminum heads with four valves per cylinder and spheroidal-graphite cast-iron crankshafts with steel connecting rods.
One of the key features of the new engines is a centrally mounted, multi-hole, spray-guided fuel injection system that delivers fuel directly to the cylinder. The positioning of the injectors ensures that fuel is precisely delivered to the center of the combustion chamber, maximizing air-fuel mixing and improving combustion control. The performance of the LR V-8 is a virtual match for the outgoing 4.2-liter supercharged engine. The new naturally aspirated vehicle clocks 0-60 mph in 7.2 seconds, and that’s only a tenth of a second off the pace of the old supercharged model. At the same time, the new supercharged model notches 0 to 60 mph in a respectable 5.9 seconds. A sixth generation Eaton twinvortex supercharger is fitted to the 510-hp engine. It feeds air through twin watercooled intercoolers, which reduce the temperature of the pressurized intake air. The high-helix rotor design improves efficiency by 16 percent. It also improves noise quality to the point where the unit is almost silent. Other improvements to Range Rover for 2010 include discrete changes to the headlights, grille and bumper, while the interior gets more luxurious materials and finishes that further refine the luxurious cabin. Range Rover also has state-of-the-art
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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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Local banker recognized for career achievements BY ILEANA PORTAL
Octavio Hernandez, vice chairman, president and CEO of U.S. Century Bank, recently received the 2010 Torch Award for Outstanding Career Achievement from Florida International University (FIU). Hernandez received the award during the FIU Annual Torch Awards Dinner and Gala, which recognizes the university’s outstanding alumni. FIU president Mark B. Rosenberg, along with FIU Alumni Association president Jose Perez de Corcho, and FIU Alumni Association executive director Bill Draughon, presented the award. “I’m thrilled to be recognized by Florida International University and I am proud to have been part of the university’s first graduating class of 1974,” Hernandez said. “When I walk through the university’s campus now, it’s amazing to see how it has grown and continues to excel in offering a good, quality education. “So many of our community’s leaders are FIU graduates who are truly making a difference in South Florida and spearheading the region’s future,” he added.
Hernandez has been a leader in Miami’s banking community for more than 35 years. He is co-founder of U.S. Century Bank, one of the strongest financial institutions in South Florida. Under his leadership, the bank has supported FIU through a generous gift to the Athletics Department, which resulted in the naming of the university’s arena (U.S. Century Bank Arena), as well as providing student scholarships to both the College of Law and the Honors College. U.S. Century Bank is one of the 10 largest community banks headquartered in Miami, with assets of $2 billion. Through its network of 25 branch locations and its online banking platform, it offers South Florida’s business community a wide range of financial products and services. The bank received the 2008 Beacon Award in Financial Services and recognition the 2009 and 2008 Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Top 100 Minority Businesses. For more information or to find a U.S. Century branch near you, call 305-7155200 or visit online at <www.uscentury.com>.
Pictured (l-r) are Mark Rosenberg, FIU president; Octavio Hernandez, vice chairman, president and CEO of U.S. Century Bank; Jose Perez de Corcho, FIU Alumni Association president, and Bill Draughon, FIU Alumni Association executive director.
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Sometimes wildlife needs a little help BY RODNEY BARRETO Chairman, Florida Freshwater Fish & Wildlife Commission Sometimes wildlife needs a little help, and sometimes it needs a lot. Things that affect wildlife can be man made or natural or a combination of both. Sometimes it’s best to let nature run its course; other times the situation requires human intervention. An example of the latter is the cold snap last month that took a toll on several imperiled species – the American crocodile, Florida manatee and sea turtles. Obviously, this was a natural, yet uncommon occurrence. Cold snaps that packed this kind of punch most recently occurred in 1989 and 1977. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its state and federal partners were working feverishly to save as many animals as they could. Authorized non-profit and volunteer groups worked equally hard. Other people, too, when asked by the FWC, jumped in, eagerly doing what they could to help. It was something to see, this caliber of compassion and enthusiasm. Countless business, agencies and volunteers braved the harsh conditions to rescue these rare and beloved animals.
FWC REPORT Helping wildlife doesn’t end once a situation such as this occurs. A helping hand can be in the form of just being alert and slowing down for manatees, sea turtles and other species, and not just because law enforcement officers may issue a citation for speeding in slow-speed zones. We do it because we Floridians traditionally love the natural treasures that enrich our lifestyle. Slowing down and being alert in Florida panther territory could prevent an accident that could cost one of the endangered cats its life. This past year, 14 Florida panthers died on the state’s roadways. Panthers are most active between dusk and dawn. Though the number of these animals has increased to approximately 100, the species remains in danger of vanishing forever, and the untimely death of a single one of them, nudges the species closer to the gaping jaws of extinction. Other critters on the roadways could use a break as well. Florida black bears are attracted to garbage, barbecue grills, bird feeders and pet food left outside. Once bears discover a recurring
source of food other than what nature provides them in their natural environment, they often return to the source repeatedly and become a nuisance. Unfortunately, when a bear becomes a nuisance, it poses a threat to people, and, too often, the FWC must euthanize it. Fifteen or 20 minutes and a little bit of effort to put away attractants is the helping hand that that ensures survival of Florida’s black bears. We all know that littering is illegal. Lots of bad things can happen to wildlife because of it. A bag of fast-food leftovers thrown on the side of the road brings wildlife close to the road and in danger of being hit by a vehicle. Discarded monofilament fishing line has injured and killed manatees, sea turtles, birds, fish and numerous other species. It happens every day. Did you know the release of helium balloons (nine or more) is illegal? What goes up, must come down and very often lighter-than-air balloons come down in the water, where birds and aquatic and marine species, such as sea turtles, eat them and get entangled in the strings attached to them. Some help we all can offer wildlife is amazingly easy. Turn off a light. During turtle nesting season (which, for most of the state, is between May 1 and Oct. 31, and in Brevard and Broward counties, between March 1 and Oct. 31), sea turtles build nests and lay their eggs. Hatchling sea turtles emerge from the nest a couple of months later, and
instinct drives them to the moonlit horizon over the water. The water, on a natural beach, would be the lightest horizon, and that is how they know which direction to go. Artificial light disorients sea turtles, and they crawl toward the brighter artificial light, rather than the water. This is a dangerous path, leading them to predation, dehydration or being run over by cars. Turning off a bedroom light, porch light or an outside lamppost could make the difference between a nest full of hatchlings successfully making it to the water or the complete loss of a turtle nest. Of course, there are many more overt things that we can do to give a little boost to wildlife and give animals a shot at survival. Purchasing an FWC specialty license tag would help. A portion of the money from these license tags goes directly to research. Volunteering is another great way to help wildlife. Really, it usually doesn’t take much to help wildlife – a little time to slow down for manatees and panthers; a little effort to put away a barbecue grill or turn off a light; a little thought to giving a helping hand to the creatures and habitats that make up the real essence of Florida.
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