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Aventura Marketing Council’s wounded warrior receives ‘Military and Room Makeover’ BY LESLIE LOEWENTHAL
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S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Martin Escoto, born in Nicaragua, was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps from 2003 – 2008. Deployed to Iraq in 2004, his life changed dramatically in August, 2006. A grenade blast — a concussion — and still he ran to alert his camp of the attack. Then a bullet pierced his abdomen. A fellow soldier helped him to a Hum-V headed to Camp Fallujah for surgery. On the way to the hospital, Martin watched the Hum-V in ––––––––––––––– See
The Escoto family tests out their new couch as Leslie Loewenthal, Loewenthal PR and Dalia Berlin, Berlin Designs look on
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LEFT: Elaine Adler, Aventura Marketing Council; Dalia Berlin; Gary Pyott, The Continental Group • • • • • • • • •
RIGHT: Janette Chandler from the U.S. Army watches over her Army and Navy officers as Suddath United Van Lines arrives at the Escoto home
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Wandering & Pondering Pushover
Charlie was s good business man and then felt he had gotten pretty much quite clever in his female relationships. through. He now felt he was getting more He never could find that right one for him and more in her good graces. till he met Rita. Then the day came when she asked if they could go out She was a lovely person good in her profession and pretty because she wanted to ask him much what he felt would fit in something important for them with him for the long run. One both. minor thing was that he was Charlie finally felt that she twelve years older than her and realized how important he was maybe that could be a draw to her. He picked a fine restauback. He decided to go slowly rant and waited patiently until DAN PALMER she had finished her meal. Then with her wants. He thought about about all sort of she looked at him picked up his hand, things that would bring them close “Charlie you have been so important in me life. You affected me so much that my together. Then a very good position along that he life as becoming very important for both heard about. It really was s the perfect job of us. I completely realize it is time for me for her and through some friends he was to go on with my life that includes you in able to secure an interview for her. As it it. “She paused for a minute and then she turned out she got the job and it turned out continued, “Charlie I want to get married” to be better for her than he imagined Rita she paused and then... “Charlie it would was effusive in thanking him for helping. be the greatest thing for me if you gave He took her out to celebrate the job and me away at my wedding.”
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Around Town in Aventura Imperial Club hosts The Embrace Girls Foundation Spring Tea Special guests Elaine Adler, President of the Aventura Marketing Council and Opa-Locka Commissioner, Rose Tydus, joined Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson in charming conversation and lunch with young ladies from The Embrace Girls Foundation. “We thank the Imperial Club for hosting this special event in honor of Women’s History Month,” Velma Lawrence, CEO/Executive Director of The Embrace Girls Foundation.
Guest speaker Elaine Adler, Aventura Marketing Council
The Imperial Club set a beautiful table Opa-Locka Comm. Rose Tydus
Chef Tom Moreira and Faith Bandklayder, Imperial Club Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson with the young ladies
Who is this adorable little soldier?
Announcing… Mr. and Mrs. Ben Launerts
Question of the Day: who is this adorable little soldier’s grandfather who served in the United States Army as a Captain in the Infantry and who chairs a monthly “Roundtable” meeting? Winner must be present to win. And the winner gets this photo framed and signed by the proud grandfather!
One of Aventuras most eligible bachelor, Ben Launerts President of Parksman Parking, has met and married the woman of his dreams, Belkis Elizabeth Torres. Ladies... scratch another one off your list! Congratulations newlyweds!
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Phoebe Langenthal, resident of Imperial Club embraces the girls
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Floaters Psychological Emotional and Visual
Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING Floaters, among other things, are a visual occurrence. They move on the surface of the liquid in your eyes. They can be cloudy or they can be black specks that drift around in your field of vision. They distort what you see and perceive. They can be distracting and annoying. They can make it difficult to read and to do other important things that require you to focus. Floaters in your eye can be a signal that something else more dangerous is happening like a tear in your retina. Floaters in your psychological and emotional life can be a signal that something else more dangerous might be happening as well. You need to be aware that you might not be seeing things clearly. Your perceptions about yourself and others might be distorted. If you can’t see things as they really are, you may make decisions that are not appropriate. Your life and your relationships may not be authentic.
Floaters in your life can be; the loss of a loved one, an illness, a tragedy, or a major disappointment or set back. Floaters while challenging may bring subtle compensations. They increase your endurance. They increase your ability to withstand prolonged discomfort and strain in your life. Floaters force you to be more tolerant. You have to allow something to exist without struggle or interference. You have to become resigned to the situation and accept it. Floaters force you to be patient and to bear with it while you wait for the resolution and improvement that will come. The situation is usually not permanent. A floater can also be a person who does not attach to other people psychologically or emotionally. Like the floater in your eye they drift in and out. They are inconsistent and fickle. Their inability to remain constant to you will make them difficult to deal with. These individuals should be considered one of the variables in your life. Just like visual floaters they will dissipate and disappear. Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305788-4864.
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Aventura Marketing Council’s wounded warrior WARRIOR, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– front of his hit an IED and explode— killing everyone in the vehicle. Martin was brought to Germany, later transferred to Bethesda Naval Medical then to the Tampa VA, and after to Camp Pendleton’s Wounded Warrior Battalion for eight months. Afterwards, he was medically and honorably discharged with a Purple Heart. Martin Escoto is a humble man, not comfortable being seen as a hero. “So many others have lost so much more,” he said. When the Aventura Marketing Council (AMC) partnered with the Dania Beach Design District on their multi-community “Military Room Makeover” project, the VA nominated Martin to receive the Council’s room makeover. Nine Miami-Dade and Broward organizations each selected a veteran and designer to donate their talents and resources to the project. Designer Dalia Berlin, Berlin Designs, was selected by the AMC to create the room makeover for their honored veteran. “Who better than Dalia to represent the AMC on this outstanding project for the military!” said president Elaine Adler. Dalia recently completed extensive interior work for Martin’s older home that he lives in with his mother and sisters. Dalia’s room makeover
included painting, installing new crown and base moldings, window sills, doors, lighting, hardware and draperies. Developer/Architect Fernando Levy Hara of mckafka Development Group generously provided beautiful model furnishings and accessories. AMC member and iReachAmerica Foundation CEO Peter Caspari brought in Steve Costa, Suddath United Van Lines, to donate the transportation of the furniture from Levy Hara’s Fort Lauderdale showroom to Martin’s home. Caspari also coordinated Broward Sherriff Officers to escort the Suddath truck and a military vehicle. Janette Chandler, Family Readiness Support Ass’t. for the US Army, invited US Army and US Navy officers to help move the furniture into the Escoto home. Both TV channels 10 and 7 were there to capture an emotional ceremony. “It’s truly been a heartwarming and remarkable team effort for an individual who is so deserving,” said Dalia. We are so fortunate to be able to give from the heart!”
For information on the Aventura Marketing Council, visit aventuramarketingcouncil.com or call 305.932.5334
Military friends lending a hand
Leslie Loewenthal, Loewenthal PR; Elaine Adler, Aventura Marketing Council; Maria and Martin Escoto admire the new area rug
Peter Caspari, iReachAmerica Foundation honors Martin Escoto with the ESGR Patriot Pin for “going above and beyond”
(SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 10)
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Aventura ‘Show-Stoppers’
Bari Auerbach LIFE IN THE CITY If there was an Aventura TV network, shows like these could be the biggest hits: Modern Family: Since incorporating in 1995, Aventura has become a much younger community – and now, early morning feedings are even more prevalent than early bird specials! The View: Even Barbara Walters would agree Aventura has some of the most beautiful golf course and water views – and your neighbors with telescopes might think their view is really awesome too - if you don’t remember to close your blinds! Deco Drive: This show really should consider changing its name to “Country Club Drive.” Since there’s always so much action around the Aventura circle, there could be segments on hot topics like trendy fitness fashion, the latest high-tech jogging baby strollers and controversial right-of-way feuds - between bike riders and motorists.
The Bachelor: Throw in Two and a Half Men and all of the city’s single ladies would tune in – unless they opt to retain the Millionaire Matchmaker…Rumor has it she’s thinking about moving to Aventura to find her own perfect match! Mad Men: No need to record this show when you can just drive over to Aventura Mall and watch grown men fighting over parking spaces in a mad rush to buy their wives and girlfriends great gifts “just because”…Of course this is all only a dream! Grey’s Anatomy: All the beautiful people around town have started a ratings war between cosmetic surgeons and gyms competing for taking all the credit. But in keeping with the viewer voting trend, it will be up to you to decide what’s real - or surreal. Revenge: Living well is the best sweet Revenge in Aventura – where the most devious deception is gourmet frozen yogurt at Tutti Frutti that’s so good - you’ll think it’s really ice cream! Once Upon a Time: Fairytales can come true – if you’re lucky enough to live in Aventura – a Smash hit, American Idol city where it’s no mystery that everyone’s home is a Castle!
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Aventura Hospital and Medical Center Completes 10th Floor Expansion New 42-bed unit offers state-of-the-art care for orthopedic and spine patients Aventura Hospital and Medical Center announces the grand opening of its newest unit, providing state-of-the-art care to orthopedic and spine patients. The new unit is located on the tenth floor of the North Tower and houses the Orthopedic and Spine Institute. The result of a $10 million capital investment in offering the highest quality of care, the 30,000 square-foot customized, post-operative unit is equipped with special features designed to enhance the patient and family experience. The entrance and centralized desk provide a welcoming first impression while the large rooms offer the finest in comfort, from its patient-centered entertainment services to its in-room daybeds for family use. In addition to promoting a fast recovery, the on-unit rehabilitation gym and dining area is designed to provide socialization among patients and family members. “We are committed to providing the best care to our community and growing in tan-
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center celebrates the opening of the new 10th Floor Expansion with members of its leadership, board of trustees and construction team. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
dem with our expanding community,” said Heather J. Rohan, CEO of Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. “The tenth floor expansion combines the newest technologies with the excellent care our
patients have come to expect from Aventura Hospital. We look forward to serving our current and future orthopedic and spine patients in our new Orthopedic and Spine Institute unit.”
The new tenth floor is staffed by a team of board certified orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons, compassionate and experienced nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists. Unique to the unit is its dedicated Orthopedic and Spine Patient Navigator who assists patients and their families with every aspect of care from last minute questions before the day of surgery to guiding and updating family members of their loved one’s progress. The Orthopedic and Spine Institute is home to leading edge treatments and the latest innovations in surgical approaches including the Anterior Hip Approach for hip replacements, Parkinson’s Disease surgical therapy known as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Conformis total knee and partial knee replacements. For more information about the Orthopedic and Spine Institute at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center or to register for a preoperative class, visit AventuraHospital.com or call 305-682-7000.
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Don’t blink, you might miss the moment Julia Yarbough SEASON OF CHANGE Have you ever started a morning with that heavy I-don’t-want-to-get-up kind of feeling and at some point you hear yourself saying, “I woke up on the wrong side of the bed and my bed is against a wall?” Don’t lie. You know at some point you have! That thought then sets a bumpy pace for the rest of the day. Well, I am issuing a challenge to everyone (including myself). Let’s all make a conscious choice to be fully aware of the thoughts kicking around in our heads; to no longer allow potentially energy-killing thoughts such as the one above to cloud our thinking. Positive, positive, positive!!! What inspired me to be more in-tune with the constant voice and chatter going on upstairs? Several events which have taken place within the past few weeks. First - an emotionally painful and draining break-up with my boyfriend of 15 months. (So much for being able to exit the Highway to a Husband!) In the days following the split, I found myself being controlled by a series of negative thoughts - a cornucopia of “woe-is -me” feelings, which quite frankly sent me into a tailspin. My friends have provided wonderful support but quickly reached their limits of listening to my “dribbledrabble” of a failed romance. Then, as I joined my friends for lunch
one afternoon (yet still feeling down in the dumps) it occurred to me, I may be overlooking valuable, precious and enriching moments with my friends and colleagues because my brain and thoughts are somewhere else. How easy it is to slip into a pattern of dissecting the past, wondering about the future and overlooking “the now.” A few days later I attended a friend’s wedding. Nothing like the joyous coming together of two people in love to renew one’s faith in relationships. Needless to say, being at such an event was somewhat of a challenge given my own current relationship status. But I reminded myself to stay in the moment. To not let any outside thoughts creep in. To simply enjoy the celebration, the guests, the friends and the happiness in the room. I knew if I let my mind wander - even for a split second - I might miss something; a word....a glance... a smile. Something that might have a long-lasting positive impact on my life. I’m glad I stayed “present.” It lifted my spirits, I made new friends and am more determined than ever to stay ‘in the now’ and enjoy life’s moments as they unfold!
A multiple Emmy Award winning Anchor and Reporter, Julia Yarbough is a national blogger, motivational speaker, hostess, travel addict and health & fitness enthusiast. To follow Julia’s quirky new reality of life as she continues to navigate the sometimes rocky road of relationships, check out www.highwaytoahusband.com. Julia can be reached at info@juliayarboughmediagroup.com for press and booking inquiries.
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Aventura Marketing Council’s wounded warrior
Dalia Berlin, Berlin Designs, joins Army and Navy officers for an emotional ceremony honoring Martin Escoto
Military helping one of their own
Champion Motorsport of Fort Lauderdale showed their support for the military by bringing in their camouflage Porsche
Ten-year old Savannah Madison opened the ceremony with the National Anthem
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SFC Roberto Anguita and Janette Chandler, U.S. Army
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Take it to the bank: They must pay as well BY MICHAEL A. FURSHMAN, ESQ.
As many banks are completing their foreclosures against their borrowers that purchased homes in communities with homeowner or condominium associations, such banks are frequently becoming the legal owners of such homes. At the moment in time the bank takes title to the home (whether through a completion of its foreclosure and the issuance of a certificate of title in the bank’s name or through a deed in lieu of foreclosure from the borrower), the bank becomes the legal owner of the home and, as such, becomes liable like every other owner in the community for the obligations that come along with home ownership in an association controlled community. Two of the most important aspects that the new bank owner needs to comply with are paying maintenance assessments no later than the due date and keeping the newly acquired home up to the maintenance standards that are imposed by the association. Some associations wonder whether they need to wait until the bank sells the home to an ultimate purchaser of the bank’s REO sale to get paid its assessments. The clear answer is that once the bank takes title, the bank is an owner and owes not only the assessments that are due under any cap that may be afforded to the bank under applicable statute, but the bank is also required to pay all assessments going forward as they become due. If a bank fails to pay the amounts that are due under the statutorily afforded cap (if applicable), the association is entitled under statute to then place a lien on the bank owned property, which lien secures not only the past due assessments, but also the late fees, interest and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in connection with the collection efforts against the delinquent bank. After the applicable time period passes (30 or 45 days for a condominium or HOA, respectively), the association is then entitled by statute to foreclose its lien against the bank for the past due assessments, late fees, interest and reasonable attorney’s fees. If this occurs, it means that the association
could end up owning the bank owned unit free and clear for rental or a subsequent sale at which the Association would in almost all cases be made whole. As anyone that has ever owned property knows, electric bills, insurance bills, lawn maintenance, etc. need to be paid when the services are performed or billed. Associations need money on an ongoing basis to pay their day-to-day operating expenses and cannot wait six months, or in some of the most egregious cases, more than two years, for a bank to pay its assessments while the bank is looking for a buyer. If the bank fails to pay assessments as they become due, the association needs to be diligent in pursuing collections against the bank and commencing a foreclosure action against a non-paying bank just like it would against any other owner. If the bank still fails to timely pay the assessments, and the foreclosure action is filed and the property goes to sale, not only will the association be paid all past due bank assessments as well as any permitted late fees and interest from the purchaser at the foreclosure of the bank owned home, but in some cases, the association, if there is no purchaser at the foreclosure sale, could end up owning the unit that the bank previously foreclosed on free and clear of the bank’s mortgage. At such point, the association could either rent the now free and clear home or sell it to recoup the amounts that it previously did not receive from the delinquent bank. The alternative is for the association to sit and wait for the bank to find a buyer and during such time, increase assessments on the paying owners to pay for the costs that are accruing; however, not only is this not equitable to the homeowners that are paying, but under law, all owners are to be treated equally. If the association enforces collections against an owner for not paying his or her assessments, then the association should seek collections against a bank that takes title to a unit and is not paying. Even though it is a bank owned unit, the bank is still an owner and collections should be pursued just as for any other owner. Michael A. Furshman, Esq. Association Law Group, PL., 1666 Kennedy Causeway, Suite 305, North Bay Village, Florida 33141. Phone: (305) 861-4036
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‘Hometown Heroes honor and serve our Military Heroes…’ BY CHIEF FRED MAAS Sunny Isles Beach Police Department I had never met Arnold Schulman, Schulman Design Group or Leslie Loewenthal, Loewenthal Agency. Together, with the generosity of the Dania Beach Design District, they all became “favorites.” These wonderful compassionate, generous and honorable people, made a huge difference in the lives of military returns through the Military Room Makeover Program. Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor Lewis Thaler introduced me to the group. I was delighted to select a deserving veteran hero for SIB. We chose Jason Recio, a current Coral Gables Police Officer who served in Iraq and was
awarded the Purple Heart. Nothing could stop his determination to succeed; to return home to his adoring family AND to fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer. Below is Jason’s Military Room Makeover recognition story and the OTHER HEROES who made it happen. The photos demonstrate Mr. Schulman’s exquisite talent. Is it any wonder why Mr. Schulman, Leslie and the Dania Beach Design District have a special place in our hearts? The Recio family was speechless by Schulman’s beautiful design. The following article is ALL you need to know about our “Newest Friends” who recognized our “Military Community Hero.” In our eyes, you are our Heroes. Thank You!
Arnold Schulman Design Group creates exceptional room for Sunny Isles Beach Veteran Arnold Schulman Design Group created a beautiful sanctuary for Jason Recio & his wife donating his time, resources and the entire room free to make a difference in the life of the chosen SIB Veteran with a room valued at over $25,000
The Dania Beach Design District’s Military Room Makeover Program provided nine organizations veterans with free room makeovers by nine prominent interior designers. The City of Sunny Isles Beach honored veteran Jason Recio for his impeccable service record and for his commitment to helping returning veterans. Arnold Schulman Design Group served as Jason Recio’s Military Room Makeover Designer. Arnold learned that Jason and his wife Patricia wanted a “relaxing” new master bedroom that uniquely expressed their style. Schulman accomplished their objectives by
using calm hues, rich wood furniture, and detail moldings. They fixed warped floors boards from a leak, finished the walls, added door frames, new base- boards and new crown moldings. Arnold designed a beautiful custom made headboard, bed, bedding ensemble and selected furniture to accommodate their space, taste and needs. A contemporary shag rug added softness to their new sophisticated and relaxing master suite. The couple was thrilled! Arnold Schulman said, “It’s an honor to serve such a deserving couple and the City of Sunny Isles Beach for the Military Room Makeover Program.”
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Gulfstream Park receives accreditation following review by NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance Inspeection Team The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fl., has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility. The accreditation of Gulfstream was the culmination of a lengthy certification process that began with the track’s completion of a 48-page written application and continued as Gulfstream hosted several meetings with Alliance officials. The onsite review included inspections of all facets of the racing facility, and interviews with track executives, racetrack personnel, jockeys, owners, trainers, stewards and fans. The inspection team was comprised of Ronald Jensen, DVM; racing official Richard Lewis; Mike Kilpack of the Organization of Racetrack Investigators (ORI); and Mike Ziegler, Executive Director of the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance. “Gulfstream was reviewed during its current live meeting,” said Ziegler. “It received ‘Best Practice’ ratings in many areas including pre-race examination protocols; post-race observation protocols; fire safety planning and procedures; regular, weekly meetings with horsemen to discuss safety and other regulations; and its aftercare program, which is supported by the Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred After Racing Fund. “It was clear from the inspection that the Gulfstream Park management and staff place an extremely high emphasis on the safety of its human
and equine athletes,” Ziegler continued. “We are pleased to earn this accreditation and proud of the high marks our facility received in a wide variety of areas,” said Tim Ritvo, President and General Manager of Gulfstream Park. “The safety of our athletes and the integrity of our product are fundamental to everyone on our staff.” Gulfstream Park is now the 23rd racing facility to receive full accreditation, joining Churchill Downs, Keeneland, Belmont Park, Delaware Park, Hollywood Park, Monmouth Park, Arlington Park, Saratoga Race Course, Calder Race Course, Turfway Park, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Oak Tree at Santa Anita, Fair Grounds, Aqueduct Racetrack, Golden Gate Fields, Woodbine, Pimlico, Canterbury Park, Sunland Park, Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack, Suffolk Downs and Santa Anita Park. The Alliance, formed in October 2008 with the goal of establishing national uniform standards in the areas of safety and integrity, includes 55 racetracks in North America and every major national horsemen’s organization. Alliance certification standards cover six broad areas: injury reporting and prevention; creating a safer racing environment; aftercare and transition of retired racehorses; uniform medication, testing and penalties; safety research; and wagering security.
For more information, call 954-454-7000 or visit gulfstreampark.com.
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Preview of ultra-luxury Fisker Karma at Aventura Mall April 21
With a starting price of $103,000, this magnificent automobile has attracted the attention of buyers worldwide. After three years of research and development and a billion dollar investment, the Fisker Karma is now ready for purchase. This elegant hybrid plug-in sedan runs about 90 mpg (MPGe) on electricity and 35-40 mpg with the gasoline engine running. Everything about the Fisker Karma is earth-friendly and consummately sustainable. The public can preview the all-new Fisker Karma on Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. near the Cheesecake Factory in the Aventura Mall. Presented by Fisker Miami, a very limited number of test drives will be available by calling Robert Manrique, General Manager at 305.300.7140.
For more information on Fisker Miami, visit FiskerMiami.com
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Redesigned Kia Rio available in sedan, hatchback models Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS The Kia Rio has been completely redesigned for 2012 and it’s just the ticket for consumers looking for good, basic transportation. Available in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback models, the subcompact siblings share styling details, but have different grilles, rear ends and side scallops. They also are wider than most other cars in the class, have a longer wheelbase, a shorter overall length and a lower roofline. On the inside, the Rios are basic, but quite nice, with excellent front seat legroom (back seat passengers will have a problem). The cabins are nicely put together, but they don’t have a lot of extra styling. Both models have a lot of useful space; our test car for the week was the hatchback and we found that it had a lot of flexibility and maneuverability. Under the hood, the 2012 Kia Rio is powered by a nifty little 1.6-liter 138 hp engine
with direct injection, which gives it more power and better fuel economy (up to 40 mpg on the highway). An optional Idle Stop and Go system automatically turns the engine off and on at long stops, saving gas and reducing emissions. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. All-wheel disc brakes and available 17inch wheels are features offered on the Rio that are not found on others in this class. It comes with such standard features as air conditioning, power heated mirrors and Bluetooth on the midlevel models. Upgrades include navigation, infotainment by Microsoft, a rear camera, leather upholstery and heated front seats. The new Kia Rio Sedan and five-door Hatchback models are offered in LX, EX and SX trim lines. The LX Sedan lists for $13,400 and the five-door LX is slightly higher at $13,600. Both come standard with the six-speed manual transmission. Adding the six-speed automatic will cost you an extra $1,100. LX models come with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, wind-up windows and manual door locks, heated power mirrors, tilt steering, variable intermittent wipers, six-way manual
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driver seat, split folding rear seat, AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB stereo with steering wheel controls and 15-inch steel wheels. Rio five-door hatchbacks include rear wipe/wash. The EX Sedan lists for $16,300 and the Hatchback is $16,500. Both come with the six-speed automatic and upgrades include power windows and doorlocks, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth, sliding center console armrest, metallic cabin trim with false leather door panels, power-folding mirrors, cruise control and chrome trim. The SX Sedan lists for $17,500 and the
five-door is $17,700; both have automatic transmissions and such additional equipment as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, dual exhaust outlets, sports suspension calibration, 205/45R17 tires on alloy wheels, larger front brakes, projector headlights, LED taillights and front running lights, metal pedal covers, and a rear camera. 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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Miami Dolphins to host Draft Day Parties, Thursday, April 26 and FirstEver Fin Fest, Saturday, April 28 The Miami Dolphins will host several exciting and unique fan-friendly events for Finatics centered on the draft from Thursday, April 26 through Saturday, April 28. The organization will host three 2012 Fins On The Clock Draft Parties on Thursday, April 26, 7 p.m. at Sun Life Stadium, Duffy’s in North Palm Beach and Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill in Naples. Admission and parking are Free. Finatics attending any of the three 2012 Fins On The Clock Draft Parties around South Florida will have the opportunity to watch the live primetime broadcast of the NFL Draft, obtain alumni and cheerleader autographs and sign up for season tickets. The first-ever Fin Fest will be held Saturday, April 28 at Sun Life Stadium and is a fun event designed for the entire family. Season ticket holders can enter the stadium at noon, while doors will open at 1 p.m. for the general public. Admission and parking are free. Finatics attending Fin Fest will have the opportunity to meet current players and Dolphins alumni, vote for the 2012 Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders during the final auditions, play on the football field and shop the Dolphins Equipment Room garage sale with the proceeds benefitting the Miami Dolphins Foundation. Items that will be available include authentic Miami Dolphins helmets, uniforms and other sideline apparel. Fin Fest will also feature live draft coverage and analysis by The Finsiders, locker room tours and a Season Ticket select-a-seat. Prior to doors open, fans can participate in the GridIron Grill-off Tailgate contest for a chance to win great prizes. To be eligible to win the Grand Prize, which is a trip on the team plane to a 2012 Dolphins away game, fans must register online at Dolphins.com.
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‘Keep it Clean’ with America Service Industries Preventative maintenance enhances cost efficiency and public safety
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do so could mean properties could be responsible for medical and related expenses incurred by Realizing “attention to prevention” can maxi- someone injured due to lack of upkeep. “ASI’s green cleaning products also help promize cost efficiency as well as public safety, Lewis Rossi, founder of America Service mote cost efficiency while reducing the risk of public health and environmental issues Industries, puts preventative maintelinked to traditional cleaning solutions,” nance on the top priority list when it Rossi said. “The added value of green comes to serving properties benefiting products is that they can be used less frefrom ASI’s commitment to providing quently so properties stay cleaner the very best janitorial and maintelonger.” nance services. “Attention to prevention” also “Our highly skilled management relates to preventing unnecessary time and supervisory staff conduct regularand money expenditures. “Clients outly scheduled inspections because we sourcing their cleaning operations to know preventative maintenance can Lewis Rossi effectively reduce future capital –––––––––––––– ASI can eliminate high costs and labor expenditures consistent with the budgets of res- associated with an in-house cleaning staff such idential communities and businesses,” Rossi as taxes, insurance, payroll, bookkeeping and explains. “In today’s economy, it’s especially inventory control,” Rossi said. Focused on eliminating hazards such as dust important to know how to extend the life of property assets in order to avoid high replace- and dirt that can make you sick – and slick ment costs. Of course, everyone especially floors that can make you slip, ASI’s “attention to appreciates that ‘attention to prevention’ can prevention” is backed by over 40 years of quality performance, multiple levels of accountabilalso help prevent accidents and injuries.” ASI’s team of professionals utilize state-of-the- ity and an uncompromising commitment o art equipment and environmentally friendly clean- excellence earning rave reviews from properties ing products to help diverse clients including res- including Williams Island, Del Vista, The idential communities, office buildings, medical Pointe, Trump Palace and The Pinnacle. For information about America Service facilities and schools ensure their premises meet required public safety standards. By law, failure to Industries, call 305-821-3169 or visit asiflorida.com
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Denise Rubin Gets the Diamond
Denise Rubin REAL ESTATE Capitalizing on South Florida’s International appeal through an innovative and comprehensive marketing plan to foreign investors, Denise Rubin can add 2011 as another very successful year in her real estate career. Denise Rubin of Prudential Florida Realty’s Aventura office received the prestigious Chairman’s Circle Diamond Award for sales excellence, a national honor given by Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc. that ranks Rubin in the top 1/2 of 1% of Prudential Sales Professionals nationwide. Rei Mesa, President and Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Florida Realty and Elaine Glandon, East Coast Vice President of Prudential Florida Realty presented the award to Denise on March 22, 2011, during the company’s award ceremonies at the Miami Greater REALTOR® Association in North Miami Beach. Rubin received additional recognition as the #1 Sales Group of Prudential Florida Realty. Rubin, a leader in the luxury real estate industry with a reputation for marketing innovation and exceptional customer service, was recognized with Prudential Chairman’s Circle Platinum Award in 2010 has been among top producers since she began her real estate career in 1976. Among her other accolades, Rubin has won 22 Best awards from the Builder’s Association of South Florida including Best REALTOR for five years in a row, Realtor.com’s Realtor Award of Excellence, Luxury Properties’
International Who’s Who, named Best Broker, Best REALTOR® and one of the Power Women of Real Estate by the SunPost and several accolades with her former Broker Coldwell Banker, including the Legends Society for only 0.5% agents nationwide. Through her thirty-six year career Denise has earned the title of the “femme fatale of real estate,” with an extensive list of clients and personal contacts inclusive of local and national celebrities, prominent ceo’s and sports personalities alike. Her photo album of personal memories include legends like Pete Rose, Rony Seikaly, Deion Sanders and Miguel Cabrera, author Tony Robbins, Pastor T.D. Jakes,local celeb Deco Drive’s Luis Aguirre, Belkes Nerey and Shireen Sandoval, business icons Wayne Heizenga and Donald Trump, singer Jon Secada, pop artist Romero Britto... and one might say, “A cast of thousands!” Rubin credits her own celebrity status to her widespread market reach through impacting print campaigns, strong social media presence and international web exposure. Rubin does seem to stop traffic where ever she goes. In fact, at 196th Street & Biscayne Boulevard she is ‘bigger than life’ with a billboard at the entrance of Aventura Mall. Denise understands being prominent and in front of your audience at all times is one of the key ingredients to any successful marketing campaign. Keeping her listings, her image and her reputation at the forefront through multiple advertising mediums sustains Denise a constant stream of buyers and sellers calling. This coupled the high number of referrals from clients who have been satisfied with her exceptional performance on their behalf, Denise Rubin looks forward to making 2012 another ‘Diamond’ record breaking year.
Jewish War Veterans of America Jewish War Veterans Aventura Point East Post 698 Invites all veterans and guests to our monthly meeting Monday April 23, 7:30 PM at Aventura Community and Recreation Center 3375 NE 188 Street. Yoram Adar retired Israeli Air Force Lt. Colonel will highlight “Israel at 64—- Recent Achievements—-What’s Next.” He was the speaker for the Jewish Federation of North America. Coffee social will follow the meeting and lecture. For information call 305-652-5233
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JCS’ Matzah Mitzvah & Much, Much More brings Passover joy to seniors Over 300 community volunteers recently came together in the spirit of camaraderie and compassion for Jewish Community Services’ annual Passover food distribution event. This year’s gathering was called Matzah Mitzvah & Much, Much More because for the first time it was done in collaboration with the Jewish Volunteer Center, a program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation; PJ Library Miami; and International Good Deeds Day/Ruach Tova. More than 600 seniors and homebound people received a special Community volunteers put together special Passover food packages kosher for Passover holiday food at JCS’ Matzah Mitzvah & Much, Much More. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– package, thanks to the efforts of these committed and caring volunteers. As we spent visiting with them,” said Co-Chair well as delivering food and companionship, Lisa Massirman. “It was a wonderful way to do activities included assembling the food boxes, something for the community as a family, not creating matzah covers, participating in just as individuals. We can’t wait to participate children’s story telling and painting wall tiles again next year.” Matzah Mitzvah & More is one component in for the JCS Miami Beach Senior Center. Co-chairing this year’s Matzah Mitzvah & JCS’ array of vital nutritional programs, which Much, Much More were Lisa and Jay include a Kosher Food Bank, Meals on Wheels Massirman, with their children Jordan and Drew; and congregate meal sites.The largest Jewish and Joanna and Scott Segal, with their children social service agency in South Florida, JCS annually serves over 25,000 people, regardless Sean, Nicole, Jonathan, Joshua and Elijah. “This event is so gratifying because we are of race, religion or ethnic background, with making people happy. The two ladies that we mental health, senior support and vocational delivered food to were overjoyed, not just programs. For information on JCS, call Access because of the food but because of the time at 305.576.6550 or visit .jcsfl.org.
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––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– In Florida if you are injured due to the negligence of another, your spouse may have a claim for “loss of consortium.” Loss of consortium refers to the comfort, support, and services that the injured spouse is no longer able to provide to the non-injured spouse – including sex. Many of our clients who are able to make this claim emphatically desire us to do so under good intentions. In an ideal world, you should get the value of everything that was violently ripped away from you after an
injury caused by another. But as a litigation strategy, except under the direst circumstances, we usually advise our clients to avoid this claim. A brief history of the consortium claim is in order: A long time ago, in England, a proclamation of the monarchy established that a man’s wife was his property. Just as if you were to have negligently injured a man’s cattle, he would be entitled to the diminished value of those cattle. If you took away his wife’s ability to provide her services to him that man would, similarly, be entitled to the diminished value of his wife. Over the years, this law eventually evolved into the loss of consortium claim. Fast forward to just a few decades ago and you would find plaintiff’s attorneys abusing the loss of consortium law to place large values on the value of lost services and sex. Eventually, this claim became synonymous with “bad lawyers abusing the system.” The reality is – loss of consortium claims tend to draw attention away from the real value of the primary cause of action — the very reason we filed a law suit in the first place – which is to fairly compensate he/she who endured significant pain and suffering due to the negligence of another. For information, contact Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert, P.A. at 305-931-6666 or visit neufeldlawfirm.com
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The Dr. Michael M. Krop High School PTSA to celebrate its Annual Lightning Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Gala – A Five Star Event 5 prominent members of the community will be honored on Thursday, April 26th at The Newport Beachside Resort in Sunny Isles Beach, for their support of public education. The Dr. Michael M. Krop High School Parent Teacher Student Association (MKHS-PTSA) invites the community to their annual “Lightning Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Gala – A Five Star Event” to be held on Thursday, April 26th from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Newport Beachside Resort & Spa in Sunny Isles Beach. This year marks the fifth year that the PTSA will host their top fundraising event and to mark the occasion, they will be honoring 5 community leaders who have Katherine Fernandez been instrumental Rundle in their support of ––––––––––––––
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‘Marvelous mirror image’ body plan BY BARI AUERBACH When you look in the mirror, wouldn’t it be great to see your best body ever? It’s possible – even If you’re in a dressing room trying on bathing suits. Once you start following a smart diet plan and effective exercise regimen, your reflection will show “marvelous mirror image” results! Want to see pounds melt away? You can put in hours of sweat equity exercising, but if your diet plan isn’t efficient, you may never get to see that “marvelous mirror image.” Just a few simple rules can help you start revving your metabolism and shedding pounds without having to starve or feel so deprived you wind up binging. * Eat frequently: Have at least three meals and three snacks per day and plan on eating every three to four hours. Each meal should be comprised of a lean protein (egg whites, chicken or turkey breast, fish); and a low-glycemic carb (oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa, sweet potato). You can also add in green leafy vegetables and healthy fats like flaxseed oil and avocado slices. Great “marvelous mirror image” snack ideas include protein shakes, berries, raw almond butter, whole grain crackers, low fat yogurt and energy bars (choose ones with less than 4g sugar – otherwise you might as well have a candy bar!) Want to see a smaller waist? If you’ve been doing any kind of exercises requiring twisting motions or if you do side-bends holding weights, STOP immediately! Muscular development triggered by these type of movements can actually make your waist look wider. To attain a “marvelous mirror image” v-taper, focus more on training your shoulders with overhead presses and lateral raises; and train your back with lat pull-downs and rows. Want to see firmer arms? No amount of cardio is going to firm up anything flabby or saggy! The only way to get “marvelous mirror image” arms is to pick up weights… and they don’t have to be heavy. Once you start doing bicep curls, tricep pushdowns, kickbacks or dips, you’ll start gaining mus-
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Aventura Arts & Cultural Center presents Miami Gay Men’s Chorus Vocal Ensemble Insignia ‘New World Waking!’ Seeking solutions to bullying, gay bashing, self-hatred, transphobia and violence at home and in the world, Miami Gay Men’s Chorus presents its vocal ensemble INSIGNIA performing New World Waking! on Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. In a call for compassion, the concert offers a source of hope and inspiration for all who believe in social justice. Inspired by an opportunity to play the piano on which John Lennon’s performed “Imagine,” composer Steve Schalchlin has created a song cycle journey styled in pop, salsa, gospel and lowdown dirty blues. The program also features a component in which diverse people share personal stories of how they survived bullying and oppression with the support of family, friends and the community. The Miami Gay Men’s Chorus is an inclusive, community-based organization of gay men and gay-supporting people that inspires and changes lives through the power of music. With humor and heart, it proudly entertains its audiences while striving for
artistic excellence. With a repertoire ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous, INSIGNIA is comprised of singers who audition from within the Miami Gay Men’s Chorus. The concert is presented as part of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s Arts Access Program, which provides technical and marketing support to local community groups enabling them to develop and build their audiences. Tickets are $15 and are available through the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s box office at (877) 311-7469 or online at AventuraCenter.org. Managed by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is a 14,864-square-foot, 326-seat waterfront complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 N.E. 188 Street in Aventura and on Twitter @AventuraCenter.
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Mount Sinai Medical Center Achieves Positive Net Income for the Third Consecutive Year
For the third year in a row, Mount Sinai Medical Center’s mission-driven operations have brought positive earnings and reinforced the medical center’s strong image as a healthcare leader and community resource. Mount Sinai’s 2011 audited net income was $13.3 million prior to a onetime charge resulting from the sale of the 4701 North Meridian Avenue hospital campus. Mount Sinai’s Net Revenues were $539.4 million in 2011, up from $521.3 million in the prior year, and Mount Sinai’s Days Cash on Hand grew from 137 to 147 days. The Mount Sinai Heart Institute, a partnership with New York’s Columbia University, continued to produce strong cardiac surgical volume, showing an increase of 2 percent. In addition, diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures increased by 6.5 percent. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data shows that Mount Sinai continues to be the area’s leader in cardiovascular care. Mount Sinai has the best surgical outcomes in Florida among facilities that perform the highest volume of complex cases. In addition, Mount Sinai’s cardiac surgeons perform the most heart valve surgeries in the state. Mount Sinai’s emergency room visits increased by 3 percent, as compared to 2010, driven by the freestanding emergency room in Aventura which showed a 4.4 percent increase in visits over the prior year. Additionally, Mount Sinai’s satellite facilities in Hialeah, Coral Gables and Key Biscayne experienced continued outpatient growth. Philanthropy has always been an important part of Mount Sinai’s history and success, and the Foundation’s net assets grew to $92.1 million in 2011. In 2011, Mount Sinai was once again recognized by U.S.News & World Report among the best hospitals in America and the only high-performing heart hospital in Miami-Dade County. The Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center recently received the
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award for the third consecutive time. The CoC created this award to recognize cancer programs that strive for excellence in providing quality care. Only 23 out of more than 1,500 CoC-accredited cancer programs in the U.S. have received this award three times in a row, and Mount Sinai is the only Florida hospital on the list. Mount Sinai was also the first hospital in South Florida to receive accreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). The ACRASTRO seal of accreditation represents the highest level of quality and patient safety. Fewer than 10 percent of radiation oncology programs nation-wide are accredited. The medical center continues to be a leader in lifesaving research and remains committed to its teaching program, training 160 residents and fellows in 17 medical specialties. Consistent with its mission, Mount Sinai provided $42 million in charity care in 2011, compared to nearly $40 million in 2010. Mount Sinai remains dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the South Florida community, demonstrated by its ongoing efforts to make healthcare more accessible, while providing the latest treatment options as a world-class healthcare provider. About Mount Sinai Medical Center Founded in 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center is the largest independent, private, not-for-profit teaching hospital in South Florida. Mount Sinai’s Centers of Excellence combine technology, research and academic, to provide innovative and comprehensive care in cardiology, neurology, oncology and orthopaedics. One of a select few statutory teaching hospitals in the state of Florida, Mount Sinai is the hospital of choice for those who seek the level of expertise and care that only a teaching hospital can offer. The medical center’s commitment to quality has garnered prestigious recognition, including ongoing designation as one of America’s Top Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report.
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