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July 28 - Aug. 3, 2010

Associa/Association Services of Fl. and FPL host meeting on emergency management

BY BARI AUERBACH

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ust as South Florida was preparing to weather a tropical storm, hurricane preparedness and emergency management were the focus of an Aventura Marketing Council Chairman’s Roundtable luncheon co-hosted by Associa / Association Services of Florida and Florida Power & Light Company.

AMC Chair Cliff Schulman of Weiss, Serota, Helfman helped welcome business and community leaders gathered at Christine Lee’s at Gulfstream Park for the informative event featuring Chuck Lanza, Director of Emergency Management Division, Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department for Broward County; Curtis Sommerhoff, Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Miami-Dade County; Fire Chief Daniel

Sullivan of the City of Hallandale Beach; and Max Mayfield, WPLG 10 hurricane specialist and former National Hurricane Center Director.

On behalf of FPL, Vice President Aletha Player explained, “FPL has embarked on a series of comprehensive investments and improvements to strengthen its electrical infrastructure to be more resilient when impacted by severe weather. While no electrical system is 100 percent storm proof, FPL continues to deliver reliability that has been ranked forty-six percent higher than the national average and for two years running, FPL’s average restoration time outperformed all major utilities nationwide.

“FPL has a plan and we want to make sure our residential and business customers do too. Develop a plan to tap a back-up power supply or clear the way to

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(Photography by Andrew Goldstein)

Chuck Lanza; Hallandale Beach Fire Chief Daniel Sullivan; Wendy Murray and George Skrbin, Associa/ Association Services of Fl.; Curtis Sommerhoff; Max Mayfield

Aletha Player of FPL presents WPLG10 Hurricane Specialist Max Mayfield with his favorite dessert – chocolate Eric Knowles, Sun Life Stadium; Lauren Morris, AIPAC; AMC Chairman Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman

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July 28 - Aug. 3, 2010

Around Town in Aventura Aventura Hosp. hosts State Rep. Richard Steinberg for Aventura Marketing Council Board Meeting Rep. Richard Steinberg (D-Miami Beach) recently shared his insights on the status of the legislature’s priorities with the Aventura Marketing Council.

Evan Brody, Brody & Associates; Alan Lips, Gerson Preston Robinson, CPA’s; Rep. Richard Steinberg; Robyn Kane, Aventura Hospital; AMC Chairman Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman

Jordan Laser, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network; Ben Launerts, Marksman Security; Claudio Stivelman, Shefaor Development; Maira Diaz-Giusti, Coconut Grove Bank; Steinberg

Andy Lewis, Eisinger Brown Lewis & Frankel; Jeff Levinson, Sabadell United Bank; Charlene Welker, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Steinberg; Dan Palmer, Aventura News

Local chefs fight childhood hunger during service day at Feeding South Florida Community outreach project kicks off South Florida’s premier culinary benefit, Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Miami Several local chefs including Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s, Andre Bienvenu of Joe’s Stone Crab and Juan Cuadra of Cascata Grille took a short break from their kitchens to fill boxes with food for the hungry at Feeding South Florida to kick off this year’s Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Miami. South Florida’s premier culinary benefit returns to the legendary Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort on Thursday, July 29. All ticket sales from the event will be contributed to Share Our Strength, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization working to end childhood hunger in America.

During the community service day, chefs toured Feeding South Florida’s new Broward headquarters and spent a few hours assisting the distribution center’s staff and volunteers with sorting donated

food items and checking for expiration dates, dents, damages and leaks.

Each year, Miami-Dade and Broward’s hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion during Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Miami with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. There are over 17 million kids in America with 637,000 of this total in Florida –that’s 1 in 4 children—who do not know when or where they’ll have their next meal. In South Florida, funds are distributed to a number of beneficiaries like Feeding South Florida, which is the state’s largest food bank.

This year’s Taste of the Nation commences with a VIP Champagne Reception at 6 p.m., followed by the main affair at 7 p.m. in The Fairmont Turnberry Isle’s ele-

Chef Allen Susser

gantly-appointed Grand Ballroom. General admission is $95 per ticket; VIP tickets are priced at $195 each. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 1-877-26TASTE or visit StrengthFlorida.org

With the increase in demand for food, Feeding South Florida is always looking for volunteers.

For more information on how you can help, visit FeedingSouthFlorida.org

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Wandering & Pondering The Miserable Bet

he would put up $10,000 to her dollar that the marriage wouldn’t last more than four John felt that Sue was the perfect poten- years.

John made sure to stay in touch with Sue tial mate for him. However, she didn’t agree with him. The first and only time they even though he didn’t like her husband and went out on a date, she told him that with made remarks throughout the first three years of the marriage that he would luck they might be friends and still collect on the bet. that would be as far as it would The most unusual part of this ever go. He didn’t agree with her. wager occurred in the fourth year He felt that in time she would when John saw a notice in the paper change her mind and realize he that confirmed what he expected, was her perfect mate. namely that the marriage was now They did somehow become over and before the end of the four casual friends for about five years years he had predicted. He picked and he watched her go through Dan Palmer up the phone and called Sue. –––––––––– boyfriends like a scythe cutting “You see, I was right, you didn’t get in them up pretty good along the way. Every time she finished up with a potential, he the four years, you owe me a dollar.” He reminded her that she’d better start looking was surprised when Sue very quietly told him, “If I ever see you anywhere I will kill at him as the best she would ever get.

Then Sue met Bill and decided to marry you.”

It’s been six months since they’ve spohim. John was surprised but figured nothing would come of it. Then when she mar- ken and John hasn’t called.

He doesn’t understand her attitude. ried Bill, he was devastated. He actually told her that the marriage would never last Maybe she’s a sore loser, but the facts are and she was making a mistake. Said it the facts.

Their marriage was over the night that he wouldn’t last four years at the most. She was killed in an auto accident not quite into laughed at him and said “Wanna bet?”

John replied that he was so sure of it that the fourth year of marriage.

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July 28 - Aug. 3, 2010

. . .Emergency Management meeting Continued from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Dan Grantham; Bob Hollander, Brown & Brown Insurance; Dr. Richard Galitz, MD, FACS

Emergency management panelists: Curtis Sommerhoff, Director, Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Miami-Dade County; Chuck Lanza, Director, Emergency Management Division, Environmental Protection and Growth Management Dept., Broward County; Max Mayfield, WPLG10 Hurricane Specialist; Fire Chief Daniel Sullivan, City of Hallandale Beach

Dr. Martin Karp, Board Member, Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Bal Harbour Mayor Jean Rosenfield; Jan Solomon, FIU Biscayne Bay Campus

(Photos by Andrew Goldstein)

relocate anyone who requires power to sustain life functions. Other storm prep basics include ensuring you have the supplies you need to be self-sufficient for three to fourteen days.”

George Skrbin, President and CEO of Associa / Association Services of Fl., noted, “ASF specializes in the management of upscale, developer and established homeowner communities, so we know how important it is to be prepared in such an aggressive storm season.

“ASF is an international leader in community association management. With offices across the nation and Mexico, Associa is devoted exclusively to the management of community associations, representing hundreds of thousands of homes in thousands of communities across the

country.”

Lanza noted that photos representing degrees of damage can now be accessed via wireless devices – enabling property owners to more easily receive assistance from emergency management officials.

“This also enables us to tell FEMA if we need trailers or housing and helps me know where to send emergency rescue teams,” he said.

Focusing on business recovery after a storm, Sommerhoff noted, “There is now a Business Continuity Information Network (BCIN) facilitating collaboration among local, state, federal agencies and the business community for rapid disaster recovery.”

Sullivan added, “My responsibility is to help prepare the community to deal with an

Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor Lew Thaler and Mayor Norman Edelcup; Aventura Commissioners Bob Diamond, Billy Joel and Teri Holzberg –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

emergency, recover and minimize the effects of a similar type of event in the future. A popular program is our Community Emergency Response Team that can teach you how to get involved to help prepare and respond to an emergency.”

Mayfield reported, “A lot of people who make the forecasts are all in agreement that we’re going to have a very active hurricane season. For your home and business, you need to know exactly what you’re going to do now and not wait until that hurricane

comes knocking at your door. This year, the Hurricane Center is going to extend watch and warning times up to 48 hours in advance for a major hurricane so that will be helpful.”

Safety tips and additional information are available online at FPL.com/storm; to contact Associa / Association Services of Florida, phone: 954-922-3514 or visit associaflorida.com

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How to sail on stormy seas

Patricia C.Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING Life can be full of turbulence just like the Oceans. A storm is a violent and extreme disturbance. Rough waves and rough events can toss you about, make you seasick and throw you off balance. They can knock you down and knock you overboard and even drown you.

There are two major categories of thoughts and feelings that create powerful waves and stormy seas. The first emotion is fear which can be experienced as tension, anxiety, worry, and doubt. Fear contains underlying sentiments of insecurity and inadequacy, with feelings that you are unworthy and do not deserve any better.

The other emotion is anger which can be experienced as impatience, frustration, irritability, resentment, jealousy, and criticism of yourself and others. These emotions and feelings come from your thoughts. These thoughts can churn you up just like the winds churn up the ocean.

There are things you can do to calm the waters. Keep your eye on the horizon. It will help you develop your “sea legs� which is the ability to keep your balance and not lose your footing or get seasick. A strong yet flexible core will help anchor you.

Examine the tempest. Look into the center of the storm. Which form of fear or anger is causing the turbulence? Decide if you are willing to release your fearful or angry thought patterns. If so, learn to substitute new thought patterns of faith and trust and love. Have faith in life. Trust the Universe.

Find the love that is deep inside of you.

Let it rise to the surface of your consciousness and your being. It is said that “Love dissolves anger, love releases resentment, love dissipates fear and love creates safety.� Don’t forget to love yourself and to express that love by taking good care of yourself. If you follow these guidelines you will not be disoriented and adrift, at the mercy of inclement, wild and nasty conditions. You will experience calm seas and enjoy smooth sailing.

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

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July 28 - Aug. 3, 2010

Aventura Hospital appoints Lauranne Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Stevens as Director of Cardiac and Beach receives top service honors Peripheral Vascular Intervention Aventura Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Lauranne Stevens as the new director of cardiac and peripheral vascular intervention.

Lauranne comes to Aventura Hospital with more than 20 years of management and leadership experience, with a clinical specialty in cardiovascular medicine. Most recently, she served as director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory at Spring Branch Medical Center in Houston, Texas, an HCA facility.

“We are excited to welcome Lauranne to our Aventura family,” said Aventura Hospital CEO Heather Rohan. “Our cardiovascular services have expanded considerably in the past year, with the achievement of Chest Pain Certification and the introduction of innovative treatment programs.

Lauranne’s experience will be instrumental in helping us to further develop and enhance these important programs.”

Examples of new programs are the recent establishment of the new Structural and Adult Congenital Heart Intervention Program and the grand opening of the Cardiac and Vascular Catheterization Lab’s

new Endovascular Lab this past December.

Lauranne completed her bachelor of science in healthcare administration at Saint Leo University. She also earned her certificate in radiology special procedures technology from the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

She is a member of the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals and the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals.

As director of cardiac and peripheral vascular intervention, Lauranne’s primary responsibilities will involve overseeing operations of the Cardiac and Vascular Catheterization Lab and ensuring that Aventura Hospital continues to fulfill its commitment to beating the national standard average STEMI time of 90 minutes and the Dade County average STEMI time of 60 minutes, established by Miami Dade Fire Rescue. STEMI time is defined as the time it took to reestablish blood flow for heart attack patients from the time the patient arrived at the hospital’s Emergency Room. For live updates of Aventura Hospital’s average STEMI time, visit aventurahospital.com

Come see what’s new on Jungle Island New animals, shows and attractions It’s the time of year that families and children wait all year for… Summer. Now that it’s here, Jungle Island has a jungle-full of new attractions and animals, along with a special offer for Florida Residents.

Jungle Island has welcomed several new

residents to its animal family! Joining the jungle are a family of prairie dogs, a baby camel, a baby zebra, a family of marmosets (the smallest primates in the world), and a baby capuchin monkey.

“We are so delighted to welcome all of these new animals to the Jungle. They’re arrival only adds to all of the summer excitement,” said Ashley Serrate, public relations manager for Jungle Island.

Guests can also check out Jungle Island’s private beach, La Playa, which has activities for the whole family including water slides, contests and so much more. For other activities, check out the Garden Outpost for a wide variety of fun including Floating Beach Balls. For just $5 children can climb inside these life-size, see-through spheres and literally walk on the water of a crystal clear pool.

Plus, for no additional charge, guests can put

As one of the top travel destinations in She found an elderly woman unresponsive the country, Miami is a competitive mar- in the guest bed and proceeded to carry her ket when it comes to the tourism industry. out. Once outside the room, Suzette was Hotels are constantly battling for the top met by paramedics and security that proservice, amenities, rates and occupancy ceeded to tend to the guest, ultimately and in doing so, challenging escorting her to the hospiemployees to strive for the tal. The guest was deemed highest level of service. a clean bill of health and Recently, The Greater was extremely grateful for Miami and the Beaches Hotel Suzette’s quick thinking Association [GMBHA] held its and efforts that saved her 16th Annual “Inn Key” life.

Awards. The Inn Key awards Another example of how honor employees who offer Suzette goes above and outstanding service to the beyond the call of duty industry in many different cateevery day occurred a few gories, one being- Roomkeeper months ago with the “Rose Suzette Berdin Employee of the Year, which Petal Turndown Service”.

Suzette Berdin of Acqualina GMBHA Roomkeeper Employee Suzette loves to do special of the Year received this past May. services for guests when she –––––––––––––––––––– Suzette is a native of the finds out they are celebratPhilippines and began her career at ing a special occasion. One day, she went up Acqualina in 2007 as a Room Attendant. to a room and while there she decided to She moved to the U.S. to fulfill her life- create an elaborate presentation on the bed long dream to explore new opportunities, of kissing swans made out of towels. The gain knowledge and grow as a person. guests were so touched that they wrote a letDuring her time at Acqualina, Suzette has ter to Sase Gjorsovski the General Manager had great success due to her passion, ded- of Acqualina and attached the picture to it. ication and strong work ethic.

They noted, that the kind gesture was the An example of how Suzette strives highlight of their stay. everyday for the guests of Acqualina was Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, told in her award submission where she Miami Beach’s only AAA Five Diamond was able to assess a dangerous situation Award property is thrilled to employ such a and react in order to save a guests life. dedicated and hard working team member. It Suzette smelled smoke coming from a is through these daily efforts, such as guest room upon entering for the turndown Suzette’s, that make the property one of the service. She entered the kitchen and most coveted destinations for luxury travel in noticed a small fire as the room filled with South Florida.

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their climbing skills to the test on a towering rock wall and bounce the day away on one of the many bounces houses.

Jungle Island has also refreshed its signature shows and added a new one. Jungle Island presents “Dr. Wasabi’s Wild Adventures,” a brand-new show that takes an audience full of research assistants on a wild safari adventure through the animal kingdom to meet animals from across the globe, from a baby warthog to an alligator snapping turtle; baby Hamadryas baboons to African penguins. The Jungle is also welcoming new animal ambassadors to the other shows – from a Harris hawk and purple gallinules “Winged Wonders” to grey wolves in “Tale of the Tiger.”

Florida residents can also experience the deliciousness of summer Jungle Island style, with a complimentary BBQ lunch with the

purchase of each general admission ticket.

For additional information on any of the new activities and the special deal for Florida residents, visit jungleisland.com or call 305-400-7000.

July 28 - Aug. 3, 2010

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‘So you think you can...’

Bari Auerbach LIFE IN THE CITY On the show “So You Think Can Dance” contestants display incredible talent in all genres of dance – but right here in Aventura, there are a myriad of other “So You Think You Can…” amazing feats being performed every day: So You Think You Can Drive: Just hit the road to enter the contest to see who can reach their destination the fastest without getting a speeding ticket, causing an accident or experiencing road rage sparked by red lights that only turn green once every ten minutes for ten seconds.

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July 28 - Aug. 3, 2010

Need a vacation? Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort has a great rate for you

BY LYNN CARROLL

Get away without having to go too far at the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort, 4000 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, where Florida residents can enjoy special “Staycation” rates through Sept. 30 that represent discounts of 25%.

One of the great resort features, says Misty Polihronakis, Crowne Plaza’s director of sales and marketing, “is our pool area. Special features include an Infinity-edge pool and our signature Lava Tiki Bar & Grille.”

The Lava Tiki Bar and the gourmet Elements Bistro offer fashionable Asian Caribbean-influenced cuisine and a great way to enjoy beverages in the property’s posh poolside environment.

Consider some of the other features guests can

Holidays and Happenings at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center

enjoy at the Hollywood Crowne Plaza. The modern accommodations include free high-speed Internet access, refrigerator and microwave, and a sleep program designed by the sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus not available at any other Hollywood hotels.

The beach is right across the street, Polihronakis adds, giving guests the ability to enjoy both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Aventura Marketing Council members can also indulge in this luxurious stay-away-nearby treatment at a special Friends & Family rate of $99 a night, also available through Sept. 30.

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Psoriasis isn’t contagious but awareness is

Cantor David Muchnick and others at a past Extreme Sukkah Makeover.

–––––––– Children enjoy Extreme Sukkah Makeover festivities.

With the start of a new year quickly approaching, Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, under the leadership of William Landa, Chairman of the Board, Laurence Herrup, President and Dr. Amir Baron, Executive Vice President, is hosting a myriad of events and services this fall. Rabbi Jonathan Berkun expressed his excitement, exclaiming: “This year’s programs will be full of spirituality, joy and entertainment. I can’t wait to welcome new members and our returning families back to ATJC this August!”

The kick-off of the popular Friday Night Live service will take place on August 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This lively service, with Rabbi Berkun on guitar and Cantor Muchnik on keyboard, is the perfect way to begin Shabbat. There will be a complimentary dinner and children’s activities following services.

On September 4, ATJC will usher in the High Holy Days with a Slichot movie showing, Ushpezien, and dessert reception at 9 p.m., followed by choir services at 11 p.m.

Erev Rosh Hashana services begin at 7 p.m. on September 8. Services resume September 9

from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon with family services at 10:30 a.m., and on September 10 at 8:30 a.m. Tashlich and Friday Night Live services will take place at 5 p.m. at the Waterways Marina once again this year.

The celebration of the High Holy Days continues with Kol Nidre services September 17 at 6:45 p.m. On September 18 Yom Kippur services are from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with family services from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Nehila from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

The start of Sukkot will be marked with an Extreme Sukkah Makeover for children and families September 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. On September 24, Friday Night Live services will be followed by Supper in the Sukkah at 6:30 p.m. On September 28, the ATJC Brotherhood and Ya Ya Sisterhood will host Sushi and Sake in the Sukkah at the home of Rabbis Berkun.

All of these wonderful fall events will be wrapped up on September 30 with Shmini Atzeret services at 8:30 a.m. and a Simchat Torah celebration starting at 6 p.m.

For more information, and membership inquiries, contact 305-937-1880 or atjc.org.

Millions of Americans living with psoriasis join together every year to highlight the life-altering impact of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and the need to find a cure. Each August, the National Psoriasis Foundation sponsors Psoriasis Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about psoriatic disease, educating the public and dispelling myths about the disease.

What is psoriasis?

Psoriasis, a chronic, noncontagious, painful disease of the immune system that appears on the skin in red, scaly patches that itch and bleed, is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the country. It affects as many as 7.5 million Americans and up to 417,000 Florida residents. Up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis, which causes pain and swelling of the joints. Psoriasis often occurs with other serious health conditions including diabetes, hypertension, heart attack, obesity and depression. In addition to the physical impacts of psoriasis, it also affects emo-

tions. Many people report that their psoriasis makes them feel self-conscious and embarrassed, causing them to limit social activities, dating and public swimming pools. There is no cure for psoriasis.

Psoriasis Awareness Month Challenge To help spread the word that psoriasis is a serious health issue, participate in the 2010 Psoriasis Awareness Month Challenge—and you could win an iPad, a Flip Ultra HD Camcorder or a National Psoriasis Foundation gift basket.

Each day in August, you’ll be given a new awareness challenge to complete for points, ranging from 50 to 1,000.

Depending on the number of points earned, participants will be eligible for the drawing to win one of the three prizes.

To take part in this awareness challenge, sign up at PsoriasisAwarenessMonth.org.

Get ready to tell the world that psoriasis isn’t contagious but awareness is.

For more information about psoriasis, visit Psoriasis.org or call 800-723-9166.

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Associa/Association Services of Fl. and FPL

Chuck Lanza with Aletha Player of FPL Associa / Association Services of Fl. team: Front row (l-r) Hedy Maurer, Joanne Willoughby, Pam Parsons-Daume, Mercedes Vildosola; Back row (l-r) George Skrbin, Chris Harrison, Karen Ehrlich, Lucretia Fasciano, Joseph Waldron

Curtis Sommerhoff; Charlotte Greenbarg and Wendy Murray,

Associa/Association Services of Fl.; Charles Raiken, Broward Sheriff’s

Aventura Comm.

Michael Stern, Stern Bloom Media; Eric Beck and Maiko Del Bel, IT Doctors; Dimitry Shaposhnikov, DS Xpress

Hallandale Beach Fire Chief Daniel Sullivan and Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper; Charles Raiken; Max Mayfield

Michael Leitman and Bryan Mills, KioCASH flank Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, Board Member, Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Bal Harbour Mayor Jean Rosenfield flanked by Town Manger Alfred Treppeda and Police Capt.

Jay Smith

Terry Schreiber, Michael Solovay and Paolo Bomfim, EWM Realtors

Aventura Comm. Billy Joel; Robyn Kane, Aventura Hospital; Michael Yavner, BNY Mellon Wealth Management

Howard Weinberg, T.R. Beer and Louis Pincus, The Continental Group flank Robin Conn, Equinox Fitness Club

Bob Hollander, Brown & Brown Insurance; Aletha Player; Dan Palmer, Aventura News; Eric Knowles, Sun Life Stadium

Dan O’Connell , Williams Island POA; Luis Yepez, Turnberry Bank; Allen Temple, NAFH (Photography by Andrew Goldstein)

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host meeting on emergency management

Paul Haller, Northern Trust; Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson; Evie Asness, State of Israel Bonds; Eric Knowles

Mary Lee, Christine Lee’s at Gulfstream Park with Max Mayfield

Fl. State Rep. Richard Steinberg; North Miami Beach Mayor Myron Rosner; Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, BASF

Ari Nagar and Belina Nagar, ORNA Security and Camera Services; Arnold Goldman, The Alternative Board; Mariano Alfonso, ORNA Security and Camera Services

Lyon Roth, UBS; Comm. Bob Diamond; Jeff Sydney Faye-Davis, The Sydney! Style with Aventura Levinson, Sabadell United Bank Mayor Susan Gottlieb and Comm. Teri Holzberg

Chuck Lanza with Aventura City Clerk Teresa Soroka and City Manager Eric Soroka

Aventura Police Capt. Steve Seefchak and Chief Steve Steinberg flank Arthur Barr, Barr & Associates

Ben Launerts, Marksman Security; Dr. David Muransky, Aventura Chiropractic Care Center; Dr. Robert Sheir, Optometric Physician

Connie Cabral and Denise Rubin, Prudential Florida Realty flank Stuart Geller, Geller Design Group

Neil and Toni Goodman, Aventura Worldwide Transportation Services; Michael Melnick, Melnick Lilienfled Castonguay CPA’s

Tamra Sinclair, Choice Environmental Services; Maxine Lopez, Airstron; guest

Eileen Glastein, Bnai Zion Foundation; Jimmy Gonzalez, Brickman Group

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VIEWPOINT American are dying to eat

BY MICHAEL F. JACOBSON Try pronouncing disodium 6-hydroxy-5-((2methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl) azo)-2-naphthalene-sulfonate.

It's not easy, right? That explains why this mouthful goes by its friendlier name, Red 40. It might sound innocent, but this ingredient and others like it are far from harmless.

And they're in our food.

For years, we at the Center for Science in the Public Interest and foodsafety officials in Europe have highlighted studies linking food dyes to hyperactivity and other behavioral problems in children.

The British government and the European Parliament even decided to phase out artificial dyes based on these concerns alone, but the same can't be said for the United States. So why do food manufacturers continue to pour about 15 million pounds of eight synthetic dyes into the American food supply every year?

Well, we've tried to do something about it. In 2008, my organization petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban food dyes because of evidence that they cause hyperactivity and other problems in children. So far, the agency has made little progress dealing with this grave problem.

Now, after a close review of all of the major animal tests of food dyes, I fear these dyes may pose an even graver risk than hyperactivity: Cancer.

The FDA has recognized that one food dye (Red 3) is a carcinogen, and two widely used dyes contain cancer-causing contaminants. Somehow, these conclusions haven't been enough for the FDA to ban them.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest is hoping to see more action because our new investigation exposes the rainbow of risks posed by Red 40, Yellow 5, and other synthetic petroleum-based food dyes. We found that Yellow 5 caused mutations in numerous studies, and that most other food dyes have not been adequately tested.

Consider Yellow 6. A rat study linked this dye to possible tumors of the adrenal gland and testicles (though the study wasn't conclusive). Neither of the two mouse studies tested the dyes on the animals in utero--which ensures that animals are exposed to dyes throughout their lifespan,

including as embryos and newborns.

Moreover, like Red 40 and Yellow 5, it is contaminated with illegally high levels of benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl, known carcinogens. The FDA has done nothing.

Red 3 caused thyroid tumors in rats.

Back in 1985 the acting commissioner of the FDA said the dye was "of greatest public health concern," but the FDA did nothing. Since then, companies have dumped five million pounds of the dye into our food.

Citrus Red 2 is used to color the skins of some oranges and has caused bladder cancer in mice and rats. Yellows 5 and 6 and Blue 1 cause occasionally severe allergic reactions in some people. The abstract of one unpublished mouse study says Blue 1 caused kidney tumors.

Knowing this, you'd think the food industry would use less, or even eliminate, these chemicals. But thanks in part to the proliferation of brightly colored breakfast cereals, fruit drinks, and candies pitched to children, per-capita consumption of dyes has increased five-fold since 1955. And of course, these dyes are often used to simulate the presence of missing fruits in fruit-flavored kids' foods.

Since the ban of food dyes in the United Kingdom, companies such as McDonald's, Mars, and Kellogg have reformulated their products sold there, but have neglected American consumers. In the United Kingdom, a McDonald's Strawberry Sundae is colored only with strawberries, but in the United States it contains Red dye 40. Kellogg's Strawberry Nutri-Grain bars have Red 40, Yellow 6, and Blue 1 in the U.S., but use beetroot, annatto, and paprika extract as colorings in the U.K. Starburst Chews and Skittles, both Mars products, contain synthetic dyes in the U.S., but not in Britain.

Frankly, we'd all be better off if we just ate more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains and stopped consuming packaged foods. But I'm certain that if the geniuses at, say, Kraft, got together they could find a way to make Macaroni and Cheese without Yellow 5. Actually, the company already makes a dye-free version meant for adults.

The FDA can help too by banning these discredited dyes once and for all, reducing the cancer risks in our cupboards.

Michael F. Jacobson is the executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. www.cspinet.org

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Let’s get sensible about immigration

BY COLETTE COSNER On Mother's Day, three months before Arizona's draconian new immigration law was to go into effect, a mother of two addressed a vigil outside of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center. The woman had been intercepted, without papers, on her way to work. Unable to fight back tears, she told the crowd of the months she spent in this privatized detention center, wondering if she would ever see her children again.

Arizona's new law, which goes into effect at the end of July, will legalize racial profiling by requiring officers to pull over, question, and detain anyone they have a "reasonable suspicion" of being undocumented. The law has catalyzed the grassroots immigrant rights movement, driving hundreds of thousands of activists into the streets demanding comprehensive immigration reform.

However, given President Barack Obama's recent comments, the chances of a national overhaul in immigration policy is unlikely to happen this year. And with the failure of reform at the federal level, states are taking matters into their own hands, drafting and passing cruel antiimmigrant laws that mirror Arizona's legislation. They're also embracing a controversial federal program that essentially lets local authorities convert police officers into de facto ICE agents. (ICE is the agency that used to be called the Immigration and Naturalization Service, or INS.) The Obama administration should scrap enforcement-only policies that sepa-

rate families and encourage raids, deportations, border militarization, and racial profiling. To achieve sustainable immigration policies, we'll need to consider the roots of migration. What's pushing people to leave Latin America in the first place?

On a recent Witness for Peace Speaker's tour, Baldemar Mendoza Jimenez, a farmer and agriculture expert from the Mexican state of Oaxaca, described how the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) undermined traditional agriculture. Unable to compete with subsidized grains imported from the States, millions of farmers were forced out of work.

"Many [farmers] could not make ends meet. They abandoned their lands, left to work in factories and emigrated to the United States."

Jimenez's story isn't unique, but this perspective is largely unaccounted for in the immigration debate. In general, undocumented immigrants and their communities get blamed for the situation, rather than the ill-fated economic policies that displaced those immigrants.

Not one of the 4,130 words in Obama's most recent speech on immigration addressed why people migrate. He didn't address unfair trade, mention displaced farmers, or acknowledge that the immigration rate doubled after NAFTA transformed U.S.-Mexican trade.

The situation in Arizona demonstrates that we need to overhaul our immigration policies. If we want to stem or slow the flow of undocumented workers into the United States, however, we'll also need to revamp our foreign economic policies.

Colette Cosner is a regional organizer with Witness for Peace. www.WitnessforPeace.org

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Thousands visit Aventura Mall for South Florida School Expo From pre-schoolers to post-graduates, thousands of South Floridians visited Aventura Mall for the premier of South Florida School Expo. The event, which featured more than 50 education providers, was presented

by Aventura Mall and WPLG-TV Local 10.

“South Florida School Expo was quite timely as so many are looking to change career paths or enhance their skills and resume,” said Oscar Pacheco, Aventura Mall’s General Manager. “The event also enabled parents to ensure they are getting the correct education and curriculum for their children.”

South Florida School Expo included local, national and online universities, community colleges, technical/trade schools, and private and public pre-, elementary and secondary schools.

Others addressed ways to make education more affordable and accessible.

Education providers included Kaplan University, Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, St. Thomas University, Nativity School, The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School, Miami Country Day School, Chaminade-Madonna, i3D Tutorials, Full Sail University and Dade County Public Schools Magnet Programs to name a few.

“This was a wonderful opportunity for South Floridians, along with visitors to our area, to learn about the various educational options available in the community,” said Dave Boylan, WPLG President and General Manager. “We were proud to partner with Aventura Mall for this important program.”

The 2.7 million square-foot multilevel Aventura Mall is home to Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Macy’s Men’s Home Furniture, JCPenney and Sears, more than 280 stores and restaurants, a 24-screen movie theater, and an artist-designed interactive playground, Rainbow Valley. Located at 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, the mall is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

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Motorola releases the Droid-X to compete with Apple iPhone

Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY It’s about the same size of an iPhone and wrapped in a high-tech black plastic case.

It’s got multi-media capabilities that can shoot and show HD video right in your computer monitor or big screen TV. It’s also the latest entry in the highly competitive smart phone battle for the hearts, minds and dollars of American technophiles. This new innovative device is called the Droid-X by Motorola.

Motorola’s latest high-tech 3G cellular network-wonder features a speedy 1 gigahertz processor and an 8 megapixel camera capable of shooting stills or HD video.

This device went on sale July 15 at Verizon stores nationwide.

The Verizon store in Doral sold out of its 30 units of the Droid-X in just a few minutes. Mateo Alvarez, the store’s sales manager, told me there was a crowd waiting in line as soon as the store opened.

The question everyone is wondering is: What’s under the high-tech black plastic covers? The Droid-X runs on Google’s Android operating system and features its own application store. In fact, the Droid-X currently has fewer applications than Apple’s more established iTunes store.

The Droid-X has a touch-screen system with no actual keyboard, just like the Apple iPhone but Verizon’s clearly targeting the very popular iPhone with a more-open platform featuring Verizon’s network.

Apparently, consumers shopping for a new phone at Verizon liked what they saw. The question is whether they like it enough to make the Droid-X the hottest phone on the market.

The Droid-X also is this summer’s flagship Google Android phone, selling for $200, after a $100 online discount on Verizon’s site. It has a roomy 4.3-inch display, an 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash, and runs on a 1GHz processor with Android 2.1 on board.

The Droid-X deficiency comes just days after Verizon promised that there would be plenty of Droid-Xs to go around being that it’s one of the most anticipated smart phones of the season. However, the Verizon website on Friday indicated

that the Droid-X was out of stock.

“Due to high demand, this device will ship by 7/23.”

Consumer Tatiana Santos is considering exchanging her broken Blackberry for a new Droid-X. She likes the new Droid-X but adds, “It’s pretty confusing and I am also a fan of the iPhone. I may wait until January to decide to get the Droid, depending on what happens with the iPhone.”

The big question we want to know: Is the Droid-X really that much faster than some of the older phones on the market? We tried an unscientific “Speedtest” using the new Droid-X and a year-old iPhone 3gs under Apple’s older 3.1.3 Operating System which runs on AT&T’s network. The old iPhone beat the new Droid-X in download speed, by about 1.9 megabits to about 896 kilobits per second. But the new Droid-X, with an improved 3gs upload capability, beat the upload speeds.

Sales manager Alvarez confirmed that when it came to downloading data that afternoon, the old iPhone turned in better numbers. Even so, the Droid-X has gotten some pretty good reviews. It costs about $299 with a two-year Verizon contract, but you also get a $100 rebate in the form of a debit card through Verizon.

Starter plans featuring unlimited data and limited voice and text start at around $70 a month, not counting all those extra fees that seem to add around $10-$20 a month to your bills. For another $20 a month, you can use your Droid-X to provide wireless network service — called “tethering” — for up to five other wireless devices.

AT&T is just starting to rollout that option under the iPhones’ new iOS 4 Operating system for about the same monthly cost. Expect lots of heated discussion over who has got the best smart phones through the summer of 2010. And don’t be surprised to start hearing more about over-crowded cellular networks slowing down from all the new digital devices signing into them.

There’s really only one sure bet: Expect even more smart phones to be released by other manufacturers throughout the rest of the year, as the phone makers keep trying to attract new customers with the lure of the latest high-tech toys.

Watch Al Sunshine’s “4 Your Money” reports Monday-Friday beginning at noon.

You may find Al’s blog at <www.cbs4.com/4yourmoney>.

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LIGHTNING G STORM SAFETY T IPS It’s summer in Miami-Dade County, and while that means plenty of sunshine and recreation, residents should also be aware that this season is the peak time for lightning strikes. Comm. Sally Heyman is asking residents to be mindful of these safety tips provided by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

Use the “30-30 Rule” when you see lightning by counting until you hear thunder. If that time is 30 seconds or less, seek shelter immediately because the storm is close enough to be dangerous.

• When outside, avoid being the tallest object.

• Don’t stand under or near an isolated tree or small group of trees.

• Get inside a sturdy structure before the storm approaches.

• Unplug all unnecessary appliances.

• Don’t use the telephone during a storm unless it’s an emergency.

• Don’t stand by open windows, doors or patios during a thunderstorm.

• Get out of boats and away from water.

• If a sturdy shelter is not available, get inside a hard-topped automobile and keep the windows up.

• Don’t take a bath or shower during a thunderstorm.

• If you feel your skin tingle or your hairs stand on end, squat low to the ground on the balls of your feet. Place your hands on your knees with your head between them. Make yourself the smallest target possible and minimize your contact with the ground — do not lie flat on the ground.

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City of Miami approves funding for remediation of Museum Park clearing path for construction of Miami Art Museum and Miami Science Museum The board of commissioners of the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (Omni CRA) has unanimously approved the release of funds for the environmental remediation of eight acres of Museum Park, the 29-acre waterfront parcel that will include new facilities for Miami Art Museum and the Miami Science Museum. The 8-acre remediation process will clear the path for the construction of the new museum facilities.

Remediation will begin within weeks, with the goal of finalizing the process by early November 2010.

The vote follows the May 2010 announcement that Miami Art Museum is eligible to receive $100 million in County bond proceeds. These public funds, coupled with $45 million in private donations raised to date, will finance construction and occupancy of the museum’s new Herzog & de Meuron-designed building, which is slated for completion by 2013.

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Thee constructionn off Museum m Parkk iss expectedd too directt $20 millionn dollarss too locall businesses,, creatte moree thann 1,700 jobss includingg 1000 neww museum m jobs,, generatee hundredss of millionss off dollarss inn neew taxx revenue,, andd luree upp too 600,000 visitorss too downtownn Miamii annually,, accordingg too a communityy benefitss studyy conductedd byy thee independent Washingtonn Group.. Thee parkk iss expectedd too spurr a $22 biillionn economicc impactt inn itss firstt decade. far behind. The plans for the building, with aquarium, planetarium and interactive exhibits are progressing through planning and were recently accepted by Miami’s Urban Development Review Board. $165 Million of General Obligation Bonds have

been allocated to this project and private fundraising is well underway. Construction of the 250,000 square foot Grimshaw Architects-designed building is expected to begin in late 2011, with the museum’s doors scheduled to open in 2014.

“The remediation process will be the first visible sign of development progress at the Museum Park site,” said Aaron Podhurst, chairman of Miami Art Museum’s board of trustees. “Once the process is completed this fall, Miami Art Museum will begin moving forward with construction of our new home. Miami is only a few years away from welcoming what will be one of the world’s great art museums, a cultural port that will serve as a gateway for exchanging art and ideas with the rest of the world.”

The construction of Museum Park is expected to direct $20 million dollars to local businesses, create more than 1,700 jobs including 100 new museum jobs, generate hundreds of millions of dollars in new tax revenue, and lure up to 600,000 visitors to downtown Miami annually, according to a community benefits study conducted by the independent Washington Group. The park is expected to spur a $2 billion economic impact in its first decade.

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2010 C-Class Mercedes has many new options Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The C-Class is my particular favorite in the ever expanding lineup of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. It’s just the right size for my needs, handles with precision and is priced within reach of my somewhat limited resources.

There are few design changes in the CClass for 2010 and four models are offered — the 451-hp C63 AMG, the 268-hp C350 Sport, and the 228-hp C300 Luxury and Sport. All come standard with a new individual tire pressure monitoring system, more aerodynamic outside mirrors and a steering wheel wrapped in leather. The C300 Sport comes standard with striking new 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels.

Heading a list of new options is a Dynamic Handling Package for Sport models that includes active damping suspension; faster speed-sensitive steering and 18inch five-twin-spoke AMG alloy wheels.

This package also comes with steeringwheel-mounted shift paddles on cars with

an automatic transmission.

The active damping system uses wheel travel sensors and an electronic control unit to provide continuous shock absorber damping adjustment based on both road conditions and driving style.

All C-Class models come with Agility Control, which provides the benefits of both soft and stiff shock absorbers. Each twin-tube shock absorber is fitted with a hydraulic bypass piston that acts like a very soft shock absorber to effectively dampen road noise and tire vibration. However, over bumpy or uneven roads, the bypass piston is disabled to preserve the steering and handling response of the stiffer shock absorber.

C-Class sedans come with a “Sport/Comfort” button and in the Sport mode understeer and body lean are reduced, while throttle response is faster, steering feel is increased and transmission shift points are higher. In the Comfort mode, shift points are lower and the vehicle begins momentum in second gear. On Sport models with the optional Dynamic Handling Package, the Sport/Comfort button includes a third “Manual” mode for faster, more aggressive shifting.

The Keyless-Go system is available for the first time on the C-Class. With the key still in your pocket or purse, the doors can be

Mercedes-Benz C-Class continues with sleek design accented by a standard power sunroof and more aerodynamic outside mirrors.

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unlocked and the car starts at the push of a button. Other new C-Class options include a rear-view camera, four-way power lumbar adjustment, a tilting side mirror for parking and a universal media interface.

C-Class standard equipment includes a power sunroof, eight-way power front seats with lumbar support, two-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth connectivity and a central controller with a five-inch display screen. A display in the center of the speedometer is linked to a 12-button multi-

function steering wheel that can call up a variety of information such as the phone and radio station, CD track or iPod playlist, fuel mileage, range and oil temperature.

Base price on the 2010 C-Class Mercedes is $33,600.

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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Try ‘McDiet’ for fast weight loss

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Some may attribute the “supersizing of America” to fast food – but there are actually ways to achieve fast weight loss by making the right choices at restaurants like McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s. In fact, most fast food chains have added healthier options to their menus in the past couple of years. Here are some “McDiet” ideas that can make a visit to the drive-thru a lot more healthful and nutritious: What to Order The smallest size of burger; grilled chicken sandwiches or salads; low-fat dressings and sauces; diet soft drinks or water. Avoid super sizes of anything; fried or breaded chicken or fish; chicken nuggets; onion rings; extra cheese and always say, “hold the mayo!”

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Best Choices at Wendy’s Mandarin Chicken Salad 540 calories, 25g fat, 50g carbs, 31g protein Ultimate Chicken Grill 320 calories, 7g fat, 36g carbs, 28g protein Plain Baked Potato 310 calories, 0 g fat: Best Choices at Burger King Tendergrill Chicken Garden Salad (hold the cheese and top with the Light Italian dressing) 300 calories, 16g fat, 13g carbs, 33g protein BK Veggie Burger 340 calories, 8g fat, 46g carbs, 23g protein Best Choices at Taco Bell F resco Style Ranchero Chicken Soft Taco 170 calories, 4g fat, 21g carbs, 12g protein F resco Crunchy Taco 150 calories, 8g fat, 13g carbs, 7g protein.

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Special agent faces hurricane to track down killer in novel

BY LAUREN LAVELLE

Alex Kavaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seven previous novels featuring Special Agent Maggie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dell including Black Friday, Exposed, and A Necessary Evil have been published in more than 20 countries and have appeared on the USA Today and the New York Times bestseller lists.

Now, both Kava and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dell are back and better than ever with Damaged (Doubleday, $24.95), Kavaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10th thriller in which she ratchets up the suspense by sending Maggie into the eye of an impending monster hurricane to track down a killer.

On Pensacola Beach, the Coast Guard prepares for a category 5 hurricane that has entered the Gulf of Mexico. When the aircrew patrols the waterways, they spot a huge fishing cooler about a mile off shore.

Drug traffickers have been known to dump coolers with smuggled product to avoid detection and pay fishermen to retrieve them. But when the crewmembers open this cooler, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re shocked by what they find â&#x20AC;&#x201D; two decaying torsos.

Despite the projected path of the hurricane, Maggie is sent to investigate.

Resources are limited. All law enforcement is focused on evacuation and emergency preparations. Eventually, she is able to identify one of the torsos as a businessman who mysteriously disappeared a month ago after a hurricane hit Port St. Lucie. Only Port St. Lucie is on the Atlantic side. How did his body end up 600 miles away in the Gulf of Mexico?

Little by little, Maggie pieces the puzzle together. Though the two victims are strangers to each other, the one thing they have in common is that they disappeared after two different hurricanes. Maggie believes this killer stalks his victims when

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Coconut Grove Arts Festival adding more space for 2011

BY MELISSA NOBLES

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival has announced it has added 30 booth spaces for the 2011 year, and is now accepting applications from artists to participate.

The 48th edition of this signature event set for Feb. 19-21, 2011, will feature works in clay, watercolor, sculpture, painting, photography, jewelry and metalwork, fiber, mixed media, print making and drawing, glass and wood from approximately 380 artists.

On the heels of last year’s event, which many participating artists claimed to be their most economically successful festival yet, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival is one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious fine art exhibitions.

“The 2010 Coconut Grove Arts Festival was historic — my best show ever,” said neo-pop painter Ed King. “I sold more work that weekend in the Grove than at any other art festival. I am really looking forward to next year.”

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival recently was named the top fine arts festival in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine. The 2008 Arts Festival was voted the best fine art show for the seventh year and remains the top fine art event in the history of the magazine’s 200 Best.

This awardwinning arts festival is located along scenic Biscayne Bay on the streets of Coconut Grove. Artists will be able to meet and talk to admiring visitors, sample various cuisines from renowned chefs and enjoy first-class entertainment including music, theater and dance.

Participating artists also will receive daily complimentary coffee, pastries and lunch. The Arts Festival provides booth sitting and 24-hour security to protect the safety of artists and their collections.

Interested artists may apply online at <www.CGAF.com>. There is an application fee of $45 for all entries submitted

by Sept. 1, and an extended late deadline application fee for $55 by Sept. 17.

The Arts Festival is produced by the non-profit Coconut Grove Art and Historical Association. Proceeds help fund year-round arts programs and benefit a building fund that will create a permanent home for the event. The association also maintains the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery and presents special exhibitions throughout the year from its location at the Shoppes at Mayfair.

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Ocean Cadillac goes the extra mile

BY NANCY EAGLETON

The family owned and operated Ocean Cadillac in Bay Harbor Isles has been “a fixture in the community for 30 years,” according to General Manager, Gary Feil. The dealership was started by his father, Greg Feil, and today his three children, Gary, Kevin and Kerry, are actively involved in the business and strive to create a family feeling for employees and customers alike.

“Customer service is the key. We’re not located on automobile row, so we know that we’re a destination and people come to us for a reason,” said Feil. “Customer referrals and repeat business are very important. We’re continually looking for ways to WOW people with our service. It’s a continuous process and we strive to get better and better.”

The Cadillac line has “wowed” people for decades and the saying “this isn’t your father’s Cadillac” has new meaning. The Escalade is described as “the most acclaimed luxury SUV, ever.” The CTS Sports Sedan has been named one of Car & Driver’s ten best for three years running. The newest vehicle in the line-up, the SRX, has been dubbed the “Cadillac of crossovers” and has quickly moved to the number two spot in the crossover category.

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segment, the SRX has become a favorite,” said Feil. “The Cadillac product line has completely changed over the last seven to ten years, and consequently, so has our customer demographic.”

According to Feil, one thing that hasn’t changed is Cadillac’s commitment to quality and innovation.

“The entire Cadillac line starts with great design and engineering. Then, the vehicles are offered a competitive price point to give them exceptional value,” said Feil.

The Summer Sales Event is going on now through September 1st at Ocean Cadillac and includes competitive two and three year lease options with no money down on the most popular styles. Customers can also take advantage of 0% financing for up to 72 months on virtually every model and what Cadillac calls “the best coverage in America,” a 100,000 mile/five-year warranty, is now standard on every 2010 Cadillac.

The mission of the sales department at Ocean Cadillac is to exceed customer expectations from test drive to delivery. Customer Michael Samofsky, who lives in Pembroke Pines and recently purchased a CTS-V, says he drives right past another Cadillac dealer on his way to do business at Ocean Cadillac.

“This is my third car from Ocean Cadillac and all three times I’ve worked with

From left to right, the Feil family, Gary, Kerry and Kevin, carry on the Ocean Cadillac family business.

Marc Collins. With this car, I was out of the country and Marc e-mailed me daily with the delivery status,” said Samofsky. “In fact, I never even went to the dealership. They delivered the car to me at work and had a porter along to be sure the care was spotless. The service is that good.”

Mr. Samofsky could choose to have his car serviced closer to home, but again chooses to make the trip to the Ocean Cadillac service department. The highly skilled factorytrained technicians deliver the best in automotive service in Ocean Cadillac’s state-of-theart facility that features the most current diagnostic and repair equipment available.

Ocean Cadillac employs 40 people in its sales, service and body shop departments and Feil says to keep the customers happy, it’s important to keep the employees happy.

“Quite simply, happy employees mean happy customers. Our sales and service team has been in place for a long time and they all take great pride in their jobs and this business.”

Ocean Cadillac is located at 1000 Kane Concourse in Miami Beach. The phone number is 305-864-2271. For more information on the sales, service and body shop hours and to view the inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles, visit www.oceancadillac.net.

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Is your home worth less than you owe?

BY MARK LYNN, P.A.

If your home is worth less than the amount of your mortgage, then you’re not alone. In July 2010, more than 11 million homeowners, or about 1 out of every 6 homeowners, are upsidedown in their homes, or the amount owed on their mortgage is higher than the value of the property. Since many problem loans are concentrated in South Florida, the ratio is higher down here.

In my practice, I receive more and more requests for advice on some serious and often life-changing questions regarding home loans. “Should I stop making my payments?” “Should I walk away from the property?” “Should I try to do a short sale?”

“What will the bank do to me if I fall behind?” “What will happen to my credit?”

All of these are excellent questions, but they overlook a key consideration, and the first question I ask any client in this situation: do you want to keep the property?

From this question, all of the answers flow.

If the answer is yes, then steps must be taken to make your debt load manageable.

One way to do this is through loan modification. This used to be, and can still be, a

daunting task, but recently the governmentbacked Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) and related loan rescue programs have eased the modification process for many homeowners. Seminars are offered where authorized loan officers can evaluate an owners’ eligibility and even enter into a preliminary modification agreement on the spot. Help on the web abounds in the form of worksheets, online seminars and articles. The Fannie Mae website is a good place to start: www.efanniemae.com/lc/sir/websem.

One infuriating part of the modification process to which even HAMP is not immune is that often banks will not consider an owner for a modification unless the loan is delinquent. Simply put, owners who have been drawing down on their savings or making other sacrifices to make their loan payments are penalized when they try to modify their loans. While such steps might be necessary, they should be very carefully considered and should not be undertaken without consulting legal counsel, as they can result in damage to credit, loss of the property, or even legal liability.

For more information please call Mark J. Lynn, P.A., 21355 E. Dixie Hwy, Ste 107, Aventura, FL 33180 - (305) 433-5995 - e-mail: mark@marklynnlaw.com

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Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties expands its Aventura facility

BY NORMAN B. GAYLIS, M.D.

Somewhat contrary to most medical practices today, in particular with the slow economy and the new Healthcare Bill, Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties has continued to expand its facility in Aventura.

The practice founded by Dr. Norman Gaylis over 23 years ago has achieved local, national, and international recognition for its excellence in diagnosing and treating patients with arthritis & rheumatic diseases. Some of the patients who come to the facility are looking for additional recommendations after seeing other physicians for their musculoskeletal problems and others are seeking a facility where they can receive treatment which is not available to them at their current physician’s office.

The location behind the Aventura Hospital,21097 NE 27th Court, Suite 200, has recently added an additional 2500 square feet to their existing space making

the total space 9500 sq ft. The facility is entirely dedicated to treating patients with arthritis and rheumatic disorders. Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Specialties has become widely recognized as one of the few dedicated facilities in the United States to have multiple types of onsite ancillary services available for the diagnosis and management of their patients.

The Aventura office consists of a state of the art facility which includes an open MRI, Infusion center, Laboratory, Bone Densitometry, x-Ray and Ultrasound services. The open MRI unit is especially designed to facilitate a comfortable experience for patients needing an MRI but who may be in pain and/or suffer from claustrophobia. The in-house infusion center provides a comfortable quiet place for patients to receive their infusion therapy while watching a movie.

The high complexity state certified clinical laboratory performs routine blood tests as well as those tests which specifically focus on the diagnosis and management of autoim-

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mune disorders. X-rays are performed using digital technology, osteoporosis evaluation is done by bone densitometry and ultrasound techniques are used to assist with diagnostic decisions as well as joint injections. These routine procedures separate the practice of Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Specialties from others.

Part of the expansion space will now be home to the certified physical and occupational therapy department, which will perform additional rehabilitation services.

This decision to expand the rehabilitation services was prompted by the overwhelming demand from patients who had previously been treated at the physical therapy facility. The Rehabilitation facility specializes and focuses on patients who have purely arthritis and musculoskeletal problems with the emphasis being on pain reduction, improvement in muscle strength, and the goal of obtaining a level of daily activity for each patient which will allow the patient to control their arthritis as opposed to the arthritis controlling them.

The clinical research division has grown dramatically over the last 3 years and has become well known for the quality of the research it performs. There are ongoing clinical research trials using many new medications for diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoarthritis and gout. The research facility has a dedicated staff which focuses on providing patients with a treatment option when conventional approved treatments have failed.

The type of research and quality of the practice procedures performed at this facility are illustrated by the fact that Dr. Gaylis is presenting 5 research papers at the internationally prestigious meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), which will be held in June in Rome. Furthermore, Dr. Gaylis is president of the International Society of Extremity MRI in Rheumatology and has had numerous papers published and procedures peer reviewed in medical journals over the last 6 months.

Along with Dr. Norman Gaylis, there are two other board certified rheumatologists who provide excellent care to the patients at the facility. Dr. Elana Oberstein a Harvard University graduate and University of Miami trained rheumatologist, has now been with the practice for more than 2 years and has been a big reason for the growth of the practice over the las two years. She has treated many patients both in Aventura hospital and in the office who suffer from severe cases of autoimmune disorders such as lupus and vasculitis, just one of her areas of expertise. Dr Marcos Maldonado, who is a former Clinical professor from the University of Miami, has been with the practice for one year. His experience as a rheumatologist is extensive and in fact, he has recently been appointed as the president of the South Florida Lupus Foundation.

The team of rheumatologists a Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties offer a combination of expertise in differen areas and this allows for all patients who are seen at the facility to receive a consultation using a team approach when needed Julia Savloff PA-C is the physician’s assistant for the practice and has been completely dedicated to the specialty of rheumatology for the last 10 years. She can be found on most days actively involved either in the infusion room, clinical research or assisting the physicians in treating their patients.

The aim of Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties is to be known as the center of excellence for the treatment of al forms of arthritis and rheumatic diseases in South Florida as well as the United States Our goal is to evaluate and treat patients within one week of calling for an appointment, or in urgent cases be fit in within 24 hrs of the emergency. It is both the quality of care as well as availability of the rheumatologists in our state of the art environment that truly makes Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties one of the best practices of its type in the country.

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