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Aventura Hospital and Medical Center hosts salute to Urban Search & Rescue Team MD Fire Rescue Dept.

BY BARI AUERBACH

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ventura Hospital and Medical Center recently hosted an Aventura Marketing Council breakfast meeting saluting members of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department’s Urban Search & Rescue Team – internationally renowned for responding at a moment’s notice to natural or man-made disasters around the world.

AMC Chair Cliff Schulman of Weiss, Serota, Helfman, joined Aventura Hospital CEO Heather Rohan in welcoming hundreds of business and community leaders to The Fairmont Turnberry Isle for the event recognizing USRT members and their canine partners providing search and rescue, medical support, communications and damage assessment in the wake of tragedies such as the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

“For two weeks, Miami-Dade Urban Search & Rescue heroes worked around the clock to save trapped victims in Haiti,” Rohan said. “Eleven lives were saved by this courageous group including that of a two-year-old child who had been under the rubble for more than six days. The efforts of the USRT are known around the world it’s a great honor to salute them today.”

Rohan went on to explain, “So far this year, Aventura Hospital has partnered with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in efforts to save over 13,000 patients brought to our Emergency Room. We also work together to reduce STEMI times (how long it takes to reestablish blood flow for heart attack patients from the time they arrive at the hospital). Now, because of MDFR efforts

Above: Aventura Hospital CEO Heather Rohan presents $2,500 check to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Urban Search & Rescue Team (on the right) Aventura Commissioners Bob Diamond, Teri Holzberg, Zev Auerbach and Billy Joel and Sunny Isles Beach Commissioners Roz Brezin and Gerry Goodman

––––––––––––––––––––––– Right: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Dave Downey with Heather Rohan

––––––––––––––––––––––– (PHOTOS BY ANDREW GOLDSTEIN)

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Left: Aventura Marketing Council Chairman Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman

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Around Town in Aventura Udonis Haslem Children’s Foundation 6th Annual Denim & Diamonds Charity Event

Renee Feder; David Feder; Annette Winkler

Dwayne Wade with DJ Irie

Randi Berger and Kirstie Bolitho

Udonis Haslem, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and other star players of the Miami Heat team recently doubled down, rolled dice, picked their lucky numbers and went all-in to raise money for the Udonis

Mike Miller with guests

Haslem Children’s Foundation during the 6th annual Denim & Diamonds fundraising event. This year’s casino night was emceed by DJ Irie and was held at the legendary Fairmont Turnberry Isle.

Chris Bosh with guest

KioCASH TM presents first monthly $1,000 cash prize to Barbara Sarti KioCASHTM winner Barbara Sarti was almost speechless when she received the call from KioCASHTM executives congratulating her on winning $1,000 in cash. “All I did was look for a special offer from Oro Gold in the Aventura Mall that was advertised on the KioCASHTM unit!”, said Sarti, a Miami Beach resident who was shopping in the Aventura Mall a few weeks ago.

“I was intrigued by this new unit called KioCASHTM that was sitting just outside the Apple Store, so I entered my name and phone number and a little other info, typed in my interest in shopping for cosmetics, and out popped an offer at Oro Gold. I read on the unit that I was automatically being entered into the $1,000 guaranteed cash drawing, but honestly, I didn’t think I would win… I was happy just to receive my special savings ticket for Oro Gold!”

Michael Leitman, Business Development Director for KioCASHTM greeted Sarti at her home on the day of the presentation with flowers, car and a driver to escort her and husband Dan Ritthaler to the Aventura Mall where she would unlock the special KioCASHTM safe inside Oro Gold with her lucky ticket number. After a few keystrokes of the safe, the door popped open to reveal $1,000 in single dollar bills… as well as a cash bag to carry it all home!

Special guests there to congratulate Barbara and her husband were Elaine Adler, president of the Aventura Marketing Council and Miami Beach Commissioner Jerry Libbin as well as the entire KioCASHTM team.

For more information on KioCASHTM , visit kiocash.com or visit the KioCASHTM units at the Aventura Mall located on the ground level outside the Apple Store or on the second level near the Food Court.

Dan Ritthaler; Barbara Sarti; Miami Beach Comm. Jerry Libbin; Aventura Marketing Council President Elaine Adler

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Wandering & Pondering How long

Jane grew up in a household full of be married and dealing with a daughter love and caring. Her parents enjoyed that wasn’t his from birth. That ended each other and it made Jane always that current “forever.” Jane figured feel secure. She of course decided that that after two “forevers” didn’t work when she grew up, if she fell in love it that maybe that word didn’t belong in her itinerary and settled into a should be forever like her parfew quick relationships that ents. She went through school slowed down as her daughter and college secure that she grew into her teens. would find her “forever” love.

She hit her 50s and all of a She thought she had found it sudden her daughter was in Billy, after all they were entering her 20s and one day both in their early 20s and told her that she was falling in they were truly in love. Even DAN PALMER love with a fellow named got married, had a daughter, Carol. Somehow after six years “for- Wilbur.

A few months later Carol told her ever” became just six years and they mother that this feeling with Wilbur divorced not too nicely.

Jane still felt that she would find her was so strong that she wanted to marry forever love and at 27, she felt she had him. She just knew that she and it with Peter. Peter even enjoyed the Wilbur would be in love “forever” growing up of Carol, so that was a Jane listened and after a moment sugvery good plus. It became a minus gested, “How about you use the word” when Peter, after five years together, “for now?” “Forever” doesn’t seem to decided that he was still too young to do well in our family”

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Aventura Hospital and Medical Center hosts salute Continued from page 1 –––––––– to reduce STEMI times, we’re at an average time of 50 minutes [well below the 90 minute national benchmark].”

Sharing breaking news about healthcare reform and technological advancements, Rohan spoke about increased transparency relating to hospitals’ clinical outcomes; electronic records enabling patients’ to receive their medical information on discs; “Aim For Zero” and “Surviving Sepsis” programs to help prevent infections or injuries; and advancements such as “Deep Brain Stimulation” for Parkinson’s patients that can alleviate tremors.

“We have all kinds of exciting technologies – but the most important thing about Aventura Hospital is ‘people,’” Rohan said. “Today, 1,300 employees and board members are dedicated to making our hospital a better place. Our Chief of Staff Dr. Charles P. Shenker also leads a staff of over 700 physicians committed to improving patient care.”

On behalf of MDFR Florida TF 1, Chief Dave Downey emphasized, “We want to extend our appreciation to the community for efforts put forth in response to the disaster in Haiti and the support we receive from the Aventura Marketing Council.

“After the earthquake, we quickly mobilized our Urban Search & Rescue Team and some thirty-six hours after the earthquake struck, we were on the ground in Porto Prince. On average, we worked about six to eight hours to dig multiple victims out. This was truly a multi-national effort…it resulted in the largest number of lives saved in the twenty-five year history of Urban Search & Rescue.”

As applause rang out for Downey, cotask force leader Chief Alan Perry, members of USRT and canine partners, Rohan presented a generous donation from Aventura Hospital while expressing the sentiments of the community: “We recognize and applaud your tremendously courageous and heroic actions that save lives.”

Bob Hollander, Brown & Brown Insurance; Stephanie Trump, The Trump Group; Fernando Levy Hara, G&D Developers

Aventura Hospital Director of Marketing and Public Relations Elizabeth Calzadilla-Fiallo has a special friend –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Right:: Presenting plaque to new Aventura Marketing Council Board Member Pascal Cohen, FOODINVEST GROUP: Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup; Bal Harbour Mayor Jean Rosenfield; Pascal Cohen; North Miami Beach Mayor Myron RosnerMayor Myron Rosner

For more information about Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, call 305682-7000 or visit aventurahospital.com

(PHOTOS BY ANDREW GOLDSTEIN)

Presenting Aventura Police Officer of the Month: Aventura Police Chief Steve Steinberg; Claudio Stivelman, Shefaor Development; Aventura Commissioners Michael Stern, Zev Auerbach and Teri Holzberg; Ofc. Brandy McGinnis; Aventura Commissioners Billy Joel and Bob Diamond

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How to cope with complainers Patricia C.Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING Complainers express their dissatisfaction with just about everyone and everything.

They grumble and moan and groan. They carp on things in an endless series of complaints and fault-finding. You really do not need a description to recognize a complainer.

Because complainers are so prevalent, you probably know at least one. They are easy to recognize and they are everywhere.

It could be your parent, your spouse, your sibling, your child or a relative or friend.

Complainers also exist at work they may be your boss or your co-worker.

It doesn’t matter whether or not their gripes are valid or justified. They have strong expectations for how other people should behave and how events should unfold. Their comments are delivered in an angry, hateful and exasperated manner.

They sound annoyed and even disgusted.

Their tone and demeanor are accusatory.

They create feelings of irritation in

their listeners. They blame others and the circumstances and situations for what happens in their life. They do not take responsibility for anything that happens.

Complaining makes the individual appear blameless. Complainers make you feel defensive. They often force you to placate them in some way. Complainers feel powerless. The message behind their message is that someone (you) should do something about the situation that displeases them.

There is no way to escape them so it is wise to develop some ways to cope with them. You must actually listen to them.

Then you must acknowledge what they are saying. They dread having their issues dismissed. It is important that they feel that you understand their position or point of view.

However, you should not agree with them. Do not defend. Do not express regret.

Do not apologize Do not accept responsibility. Avoid the Accusation-Defense Reaccusation Sequence. Do not accept that you are at fault. It only defuses the situation for the moment. A useful technique in business situations or customer situations is to ask the complainer to put their complaints in writing.

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

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Alex Perdomo recognized as FPL’s 2010 Volunteer of the Year Since childhood, Alex Perdomo has been taught the importance of giving back to his community. However, five years ago when he began serving as a volunteer youth soccer coach at the Optimist Club of West Kendall, he never imagined all the personal reward he would get in return for his service.

To date, Perdomo has logged more than 500 volunteer hours on and off the soccer field, from organizing practices and scrimmages to coordinating with team parents and making sure the kids have snacks, Perdomo does it all for his teams. Perdomo, a Miamibased employee of Florida Power & Light Company, has enriched the lives of hundreds of local youth. That’s why he’s been named FPL’s 2010 “Volunteer of the Year.”

The Optimist Club of West Kendall is the largest recreational program in Dade County. The organization is staffed by volunteers that are a member of the community and Perdomo has been volunteering for the past five years, coaching two soccer teams during back-to-back seasons. He is so well-

Alex Perdomo receives “Volunteer of the Year” award and donation to Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity on behalf of FPL (l-r) FPL’s Pam Rauch, VP of corporate & external affairs; Marlene Santos, VP of customer service; Alex Perdomo, CPA and principal rate analyst

Aventura Hospital celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month Aventura Hospital and the Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center are celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October with several special commemorative events and lectures that promise to bring together colorful groups of healthcare professionals, community leaders, volunteers, and survivors.

Two upcoming special community lectures are planned on breast health awareness at Austin Hepburn Center (750 NW 8th Avenue, Hallandale Beach). Each will highlight the latest in diagnostic treatment and technologies and featuring special guest speakers from their medical staff, including: “Why is my Tr eatment Dif f e re n t ? ” U n d e r s t a n d i n g Yo u r Pathology Repor t Featuring Ira Gleiberman, M.D. T h u r s d a y, O c t o b e r 14, 6 p.m.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • “ Women’s A n n u a l C a n c e r a n d H e a l t h c a re S y m p o s i u m ” Featuring Carlos Lopez, M.D., M e d i c a l D i re c t o r Av e n t u r a C o m p rehensive Cancer Center

“ A c c e l e r a t e d 5 - d a y B re a s t C a n c e r Tr e a t m e n t ” S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 16, 10 a.m.

Aventura Hospital will close the month off with a “Women’s Night Out” Breast Cancer Awareness Month celebration on Thursday, October 28th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center (20950 NE 27th Court, Aventura).

The event will celebrate survival, strength and courage with testimonials from survivors, as well as some special announcements from leading members of our medical staff involved in breast cancer care.

Women of all ages are invited to come out and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and entertainment designed to celebrate women and everything they love. The event will highlight beauty, fashion, health and nutrition. There will be free food, music and fun for all to enjoy.

For further information on breast health support groups, call Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center at 305-6822151. To schedule a mammogram at Aventura Breast Diagnostic Center, call 1877-341-7017.

For more information about upcoming events, call 1-888-256-7692.

known and loved by the kids, he is the mostrequested coach in the league.

Starting out as a soccer novice, Perdomo initially had to learn how to play soccer himself. Eventually, he took on more teams, allowing the program to expand and more children to be exposed to the joys of soccer, teamwork and other valuable life skills. His philosophy is simple, learn the game of soccer by being a team player and having fun.

He celebrates big plays, wins and even losses; anything to encourage the kids to get out there and have a good time.

He not only volunteers his time but also buys many of the teams’ supplies, cones, soccer balls and snacks out of his own pocket. As a lifelong volunteer for various organizations including the local Kiwanis Club and Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity he says, “If everyone gave a little, the world would be a greater place.”

On Sept. 13 during a luncheon at FPL’s Miami headquarters, Perdomo was honored for his efforts with the 2010 “FPL Volunteer of the Year” award.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center comes alive in October The brand new Aventura Arts & Cultural Center comes alive with programming for all ages during its debut month in October.

A star-studded grand opening celebration and a vibrant “Curtain Up” event highlight a month filled with ballet performances, family fun and more.

No tickets are required for the free family-orientated “Curtain Up” which takes place on Sun., Oct. 17th between noon and 4 p.m. Designed to give the local community a behind-the-scenes view, the event will feature guided tours and performances by Next Step Dance, Arts Ballet Theater of Florida, Duelling Divas, International Piano Festival and Alhambra String Quartet, as well puppeteers, mimes and other entertainers.

Two-time Tony® Award winner Patti LuPone performs in Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda.....Played That Part as the gala opening concert on Sat., Oct. 23rd. One of the greatest performers in modern musical theater, LuPone swept the 2008 theater awards winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Actress in a Musical and the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance for her role as Rose in the critically-acclaimed Broadway produc-

tion of Gypsy. She also won the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the title role of Evita. Grand opening festivities kick off October 23rd at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, followed by the concert at 8 p.m.

Wachovia/Wells Fargo, Aventura Mall and Suffolk Construction are the main sponsors of the grand opening. Tickets are $185 per person and include the cocktail reception and performance.

Sticks and Stones is presented as a Smart Stage Matinee on Mon., Oct. 25th at 10 and 11:30 a.m. This one-woman musical uses music, poetry and video projection to teach children about the critical effects of bullying. The show is commissioned by the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and funded by the United States Department of Justice. Tickets are $10 with $3 lap tickets available for infants 12 months and under.

Tickets, group discounts and scheduling information for all performances are available through the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s box office at 954-462-0222 or online at AventuraCenter.org. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 N.E. 188th Street in Aventura.

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Haym Salomon - Financier of the Revolutionary War?

Bob Diamond HISTORICALLY YOURS Hardly a week goes by without receiving email about how “Haym Salomon, Jewish financier, helped finance our Revolutionary War.” Is the story true? Historian Max I. Dimont in “The Jews in America,” states that Salomon’s role is an exaggerated tale; “…a bill-broker who sold war bonds…. but throughout the years his contribution has been successfully enlarged until he has become a Rothchild-like financier who single-handedly underwrote the Revolution.”

Salomon immigrated to New York from Poland in 1772. When war broke out in 1776, he became active in the patriot cause. The British forces arrested Salomon in 1778 for espionage and confiscated all of his property. He escaped and fled penniless to Philadelphia and applied to the Government to resume his bill-brokerage business, filing an affidavit he was penniless. In 1781, during the Revolutionary War, Congress established the Office of Finance, under Robert Morris, to save America from financial ruin.

Under Morris, Salomon became an extremely effective broker, selling American securities at reduced personal fees, to meet the federal government expenses. In addition, he made a few personal loans to several members of the Continental Congress, including James Madison, charging little or no interest. In 1784, Salomon’s nephew tried to come to America and needed a relative’s affidavit for financial responsibility. Salomon replied that he could not afford financial assistance.

Salomon died insolvent at age 45 in 1785, leaving a widow and 4 children. At time of his death, Salomon possessed securities of about $350,000, which his executor turned over to the Government, making no claim of moneys due Salomon or his estate. Some 43 years later, Salomon’s son, age 61, penniless and for the first time, pressed Congress alleging money’s due his late father. Congressional committees investigated and denied the claim. The official two-volume listing of those who helped finance the Revolutionary War includes numerous Jews, but not Salomon.

Salomon’s good name does not need any exaggeration. While supporting the national cause, Salomon, a Founder of Temple Mikvah in Philadelphia, lead the successful fight to repeal the test oath that barred Jews and other nonChristians from holding office in Pennsylvania.

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Michael A. Shear: What to look Area cyclists invited to ride in support of Christopher Rodriguez for in a financial advisor The financial events of 2008 brought home to many investors the importance of sound financial advice. The aftermath of the market decline felt by many investors created what can best be described as a crisis of confidence.

Shaken by the events in the broader financial world, today’s more timid investors are looking to reduce their anxiety and adopt a course that is soundly based.

Michael A. Shear at Wells Fargo Advisors suggests some common sense considerations when looking for an advisor: Seek an experienced professional who you feel comfortable with discussing your long term plans.

What is the process the advisor uses to select an appropriate investment program for you?

What are the costs or fees for using a particular advisor and how frequently are they calculated?

If changes are warranted in your portfolio how will the advisor communicate that to you?

Is the advisor engaged in ongoing educational programs to stay abreast of the fast changing world of financial services?

What is the availability of the advisor and how frequently will he/she meet with you to discuss your investments?

Many investors choose an advisor without doing sufficient homework.

Shear believes this is a mistake.

“The relationship you have with your financial advisor is as important to your future as any other professional relationship you may have,” says Shear. “Take the time necessary to interview potential advisors, ask pertinent questions. Even the most basic information may be useful to you.

“You need a level of comfort that can turn to confidence and lead to that all important place known as ‘trust,’” adds Shear.

Michael A. Shear welcomes questions.

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, is located at 19950 W. Country Club Drive, Suite 700 in Aventura. For more information, call 800327-3510 or 305-933-6414 or email Michael.a.shear@wfadvisors.com

Del Rey Reseach Fund

BY LYNN CARROLL

Bikers and their friends and families are invited to take part in a ride for a lifetime to raise funds for the University of Miami’s Ryder Trauma Center and its ongoing research. The ride, which begins at the Ryder Center, 1800 NW 10th Ave., at 3 p.m. Oct. 23rd, will end at the BankAtlantic Center in Broward County, where the NHL Florida Panthers will take on the New York Islanders.

The ride will promote motorcycle safety awareness and trauma research through support of the Christopher Rodriguez Del Rey Research Fund. Proceeds from the event will also benefit the William Lehman Injury Research Center, underwrite motorcycle-safety education at area middle and high schools through safety-promotion school assemblies conducted by City of Miami Police and associates from the Lehman Injury Center, and provide family bereavement counseling.

The Rodriguez Del Rey Research Fund was launched by Maricela Rodriguez-

Gomez following the death of her son Christopher, said Maxine Lopez, vice president of business development at Airstron in Ft. Lauderdale.

Christopher Del Rey was killed while cycling in 2002 when a truck ran a stop sign.

“Since Christopher’s departure,” Rodriquez-Gomez says, “I have committed myself to helping make South Florida safer by raising funds to support motorcycle safety and injury prevention programs in our community.”

The event will include food, drinks, a silent auction, a raffle and admission to the hockey match, which begins at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $100 for a Coach Club seat, $20 for upper-level seating and $60 for lower-level seats. Arena parking is free.

“We’re asking for continuing support,” Rodriguez-Gomez says, “to help us and UM’s Miller School of Medicine trauma team save lives.”

For more information, call 954-8357235.

New Bombay Sapphire® Lounge opens in Adrienne Arsht Center’s landmark Carnival Tower Downtown Miami’s budding social scene is welcoming a new nightlife destination as the Adrienne Arsht Center and Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. introduce the new Bombay Sapphire® Lounge. The lounge, which is located at street level in the Adrienne Arsht Center’s iconic Carnival Tower, joins Prelude by Barton G. as the second food and beverage destination to debut at the Adrienne Arsht Center in less than a year.

The nation’s first stand-alone venue themed after the top-valued and fastest-growing premium gin brand in the world, the Bombay Sapphire® Lounge will be open to the general public Tuesday through Sunday starting at 5 p.m. beginning October 19th during the Broadway in Miami run of Dreamgirls. Prior to that day, the lounge will be operational on performance dates.

“Much more than an amenity for our patrons, the Bombay Sapphire® Lounge is an important step forward in the Adrienne Arsht Center’s role as both a full-service entertainment destination and a catalyst for economic growth in our neighborhood,” said M. John Richard, President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “The lounge is certain to become a favorite for our patrons and local residents alongside Prelude, our widely-acclaimed restaurant. These two

properties are signature elements of the Adrienne Arsht Center experience in Miami’s new town square.”

The Adrienne Arsht Center teamed up with Bacardi executives on September 1st to host a ‘sneak preview’ event that showcased the Lounge to members of the media and special guests. The hundreds who turned out enjoyed specialty Bombay Sapphire® cocktails and food by Performing Arts Catering. John Richard and Bacardi USA CEO John Esposito delivered brief welcome remarks and led guests in a toast to Miami’s newest hotspot.

Whether plans call for a pre- or post-show drink, an after-work cocktail, or drinks before a night out on the town, the Bombay Sapphire® Lounge is sure to emerge as a gathering place for Downtown Miami’s growing residential and commercial population, as well as theater patrons.

Menu offerings include a selection of specialty cocktails crafted by award-winning Bombay Sapphire® master mixologist Milo Rodriguez, plus a selection of light bites

by Performing Arts Catering.

The lounge is located at the corner of 13th Street and Biscayne Blvd., adjacent to the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House. Visit ArshtCenter.org for more details and hours of operation.

John Richard, President and CEO, Adrienne Arsht Center and John Esposito, CEO, Bacardi USA at Bombay Sapphire Lounge opening

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Aventura Hospital and Medical Center hosts salute Left: MiamiDade Fire Rescue Urban Search & Rescue Team

Dan Palmer, Aventura News (right) presents host plaque to Aventura Hospital CEO Heather Rohan

Aventura Comm. Teri Holzberg and North Miami Beach Mayor Myron Rosner greet Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team members

Howard Perl, Katzman Garfinkel & Berger; Kevin Shacter and Shirley Flagler, Northern Trust; Eric Neuman, The Sweet Tooth

Robyn Kane, Physician Relations Manager, Aventura Hospital; Lance Detotto, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort

Jan Solomon and Ashley Boniface, FIU Biscayne Bay Campus; Veronica Martin, North Miami Beach Sr. High; Dr. Steven Moll and Patti Stauffer, FIU Biscayne Bay Campus Aventura Comm.

Bob Diamond; Aventura Hospital Chief of Staff Dr. Charles Shenker and Chief Nursing Officer Karen Bibbo; Aventura Comm.

Billy Joel; Aventura Hospital VP External Affairs Jeanette Nunez

Sunny Isles Beach Comm. Gerry Goodman; Aventura Comm. Teri Holzberg; Rick Kennedy, COO, Aventura Hospital; The Hon. Harry Holzberg

Aventura Police Chief Steve Steinberg; Jeff Levinson, Sabadell United Bank; Charles Orvieto, Orvieto’s Trophies Awards & More

New AMC Chairman’s Roundtable members: Dr. Noly Alvarez, Dr. Jose J. Alvarez and Lisa Hernandez, Oral Facial Comprehensive Care

Sen. Ron Silver; Sunny Isles Beach Comm. Roz Brezin; Dan Palmer

Aventura Hospital CEO Heather Rohan and Chief of Staff Dr. Charles Shenker present check to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Alan Perry and Assistant Fire Chief Dave Downey

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to Urban Search & Rescue Team MD Fire Rescue Dept.

Dr. Steven Moll; Tamara Tripi and Ben Launerts, Marksman Security Gustavo Blachman, Terrabella Realty; Annette Winkler and Oscar Salcedo, Fairmont Turnberry Isle

Presenting plaque to new AMC Chairman’s Roundtable Member Fidelity Investments: North Miami Beach Mayor Myron Rosner; Michael Mortellaro; Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup; Bal Harbour Mayor Jean Rosenfield; Kevin Garvey, Fidelity Investments

Debra Cooper and Marion Jacques, Fresh Connect Miami-Dade Fire Rescue flank Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, MDCPS Board Member

Mayors Rosner, Edelcup and Rosenfield present AMC Chairman’s Roundtable plaque to Alicia Schindler, Mo Funk and Blaise Mercadante, Miami Jewish Health Systems Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond and City Manager Eric Soroka

New Aventura Marketing Council members: David Charlip, Charlip Law Group; Dr. Rachel Lapidot and Eric Bouskila, ARI Financial Group Shari Kwitney, Shari’s Creations and Alphoncia Lafrance Mompremier, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network flank Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team members

(PHOTOS BY ANDREW GOLDSTEIN)

Scott Shabot, SAS Digital; Larry Toppall, Mazel Musicals; Joseph Menda, Signs Now

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Preview the new Aventura Arts & Cultural Center at CURTAIN UP! FREE festivities and lots of fun at the open house Oct 17 Noon-4 pm The new Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a beautiful14,864-square-foot, 324-seat waterfront performing arts facility, is set to be officially unveiled in spectacular fashion this October with a star-studded grand opening celebration and a vibrant "Curtain Up" event for the community to experience the Center's cultural opportunities firsthand.

The Center's family-orientated "Curtain Up" kicks off at noon on Sunday, October 17. The free festivities are designed to give the local community a behind-the-scenes view of the Center before its official grand opening later that week. Plans include various area performance groups and organizations, such as Next Step Dance, Arts Ballet Theater of Florida, Duelling Divas, International Piano Festival and Alhambra String Quartet, as well puppeteers, mimes and other forms of entertainment on stage throughout the day.

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"This Center is a cultural gem in our community and we are so excited to show it off," said Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb. "We envision Curtain Up as an event to showcase the programming for all ages we have to offer. We invite families to come out, enjoy the day and have some fun!"

Performances will take place on two stages- the main stage and a special stage set up outdoors just for the day.

Guided tours of the building will also be offered, and food and beverages will be available. Families do not need to register beforehand and are encouraged to stop by at any time between noon and 4 p.m.

Following the community Curtain Up is the Center's grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 23. It all be-

gins with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by An Evening with Patti LuPone, a special concert showcasing the talents of the legendary twotime Tony Award-winning performer.

Tickets are $185 per person and include the cocktail reception and performance.

“Patti LuPone is a legendary performer who is the perfect talent to take the stage as we celebrate the official grand opening of our magnificent new Center,” said Mayor Gottlieb, who along with Commissioners Zev Auerbach, Bob Diamond, Teri Holzberg, Billy Joel, Michael Stern and Luz Weinberg, is a member of the Host Committee for this grand opening event.

LuPone is a celebrated Broadway star and one of the greatest performers in modern musical theater. In 2008, LuPone swept the theater awards winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Actress in a Musical and the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance for her role as Rose in the critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Gypsy. She also won the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the title role of Evita. The multi-talented, award-winning LuPone also has film and television performances to her credit and she is currently writing a book about her life in the theater.

“It’s performances such as Patti LuPone’s that fulfill an unmet need within our local community,” said Eric M. Soroka, Aventura City Manager.

“We are thrilled to bring this show and this Center to Aventura. We hope our residents will enjoy the Center as a community gathering place.”

The main sponsors of the grand opening celebration include Wachovia: A Wells Fargo Company, Aventura Mall and Suffolk Construction.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 NE 188th Street in Aventura. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 954-4620222 or visit www.AventuraCenter.org.

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Fish rules throughout South Florida

Shari Lynn Rothstein-Kramer

EAT THIS... DRINK THAT We are so fortunate to live in South Florida. It is a beautiful place that is (almost) always warm. We have the best beaches, the bluest waters, and with that, the most opportunity for fresh fish.

I grew up fishing. From the time I was four, my dad had me standing on a pier in Port Jeff, NY, holding a little fishing rod, waiting for a nibble. And it would come.

And it was thrilling, every time. I remember catching a lot of flounder and Porgies.

It was such fun. Then we’d take them home and my mom would cook them. From the water to my belly. Doesn’t get much better than that.

Fast forward some, thrity-ish years, and I still love fishing. I still get a thrill when the pole jerks and the line is taught.

Pull, pull, pull…reel, reel, reel…and there’s dinner! Usually I catch snapper (we have lane, yellowtail, hog, mangrove...I’ve caught grouper, Mahi, and even a Wahoo.

My dad’s reeled in Cobia and Perch.

And I am telling you this, why? Because if you catch them you get to eat them!

There is nothing sweeter than the flesh of a freshly caught, properly cooked fish.

The “smell and tastes fishy” thing – a myth.

Anything that is old…smells. Veggies, meat, socks…it’s as simple as that. But I digress. Grilled, baked, pan seared, lightly fried, I even make tacos– it’s all good. And that’s just the “home chef” part of me speaking.

There are so many restaurants specializing in seafood right in our backyard. And so many ways to prepare it. I recently went to Fin. Part of chef Jonathan Eismann’s the Q is on the other side Design District duo (Q serving BBQ). While it was not crowded and the two things I really wanted were not

available, I ate incredible ceviche (and well portioned) and then had a tasty (but not offthe-charts) seared snapper dish. I did steal a scallop from husband’s plate – it was thick, sweet, and cooked to perfection. There for years, it continually dishes up lovely meals.

Ocean Prime, although a chain, does make a nice seared tuna, and speaking of that, Houston’s tuna is delicious too. Miami Prime (yes, the sport’s bar on Biscayne in NMB) has a seared tuna (on a salad) that is ideal for lunch.

But enough about tuna, let’s talk about my dirty little vices: #1 - Fish ‘n chips. So bad for you, but who can resist? I love them. Not only do they make the humble cod the star of the plate, but they are a great way to get kids used to fish. I recently went to 101 Ocean – a glorified pub like place, but with really nice food. The four huge pieces of lightly battered and fried cod were freshly made (I asked) and piping hot.

The batter was thin enough that you had the crunch but really tasted the fish. Bliss.

Pilar makes an Egg Battered Tiapia that is totally yummy.

Now, vice #2 – smoked fish dip. The least known and most overlooked place to get the creamy, smoky, salty and delicious spread is at the Blue Marlin Fish House.

The unassuming eatery, located on 163rd street in Oleta River State Park, kicks butt.

It is hands down the best for miles and miles. I have eaten “the dip” everywhere and I will put it up against anyone’s anywhere, any time. So, do you think I like it?

It is made fresh in a smoker in the restaurant’s tiny kitchen and it’s addictive.

As a matter of fact, it is a Friday afternoon, and it’s almost happy hour. I think I am going to head to Blue Marlin, have a “seasonal” microbrew or two and eat fish dip till the sun goes down.

Shari Lynn Rothstein has been writing about food, wine, lifestyles and fashion for more than 20 years, in New York and Florida. She resides in Aventura. Shari can be reached at shari@slkcreative.com for comments, questions thoughts.

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Lexus of North Miami hosts exclusive preview event for 2011 Lexus LFA

The all-new 2011 Lexus LFA on display at Lexus of North Miami

Craig Zinn (center), President and CEO, Craig Zinn Automotive Group with parents Dave and Marilyn Zinn

Pat Nasto, Seth Finkle and Ray Blanco, Craig Zinn Automotive Group

The Craig Zinn Automotive Group recently hosted an exclusive preview event for the all-new 2011 Lexus LFA at Lexus of North Miami.

More than 250 attendees joined The Craig Zinn Automotive Group to celebrate the eagerly anticipated debut of the vehicle—the fastest Lexus production car ever built. Official LFA production commences in December 2010. Only 20 hand-built LFA supercars will be produced each month for 25 consecutive months for a maximum of 500 LFA vehicles being made available for worldwide retail sale.

Although the LFA was clearly the highlight of the evening, guests were also treated to a live artistic demonstration as Miami-based artist David Banegas painted a one-of-a-kind abstract of the LFA live for all to see. The painting is currently on display at Lexus of North Miami. It is available for purchase with 50% of the proceeds to benefit charity.

Guests of the exclusive LFA preview event at Lexus of North Miami were also treated to butler-passed hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Texas de Brazil and mingled over cocktails as they experienced the distinctive new flavor of Lexus.

Lexus of North Miami is located at 14100 Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami. The one million plus square foot facility features a luxurious showroom and innovative resort-like lifestyle and fitness center designed exclusively for guests and members to enjoy first class amenities unlike any other automotive dealership experience.

For more information, call 866-8684910 or visit LexusOfNorthMiami.com For more information on The Craig Zinn Automotive Group, visit CZGroup.com

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The truth about sharks

BY CAPT ROB KRAUT Everyone that asks me why I do always exclaims “What do you do about Sharks?”

Aren’t you scared? “There are so many myths and bad information out there so I decided to let everyone know the truth about Sharks.

Firstly in this part of Florida most of the sharks that divers see are Nurse Sharks.

These sharks are easily identifiable by the two tendrils on their mouth, that look like little moustaches that make them look like Charlie Chan. These timid creatures mostly lie on the bottom of the reefs waiting for a nice lobster or crab to swim by so they can have dinner. They do not bother divers, sometimes they are curious but they are not dangerous.

The way a sharks brain is programmed is that a fish the size of a mans arms is their natural prey. People swimming in the ocean or surfboarding are at the greatest risk of a Shark Attack. In fact if you look at the statistics, you will see that the few shark attacks in the area are always at the beach. A mans arm stroking the water confuses the shark into mistaking it for a sick or distressed fish. A surfboarder from the bottom view can look like a turtle which is a favorite food for sharks.

For divers this is another matter. We as

divers are too big to be prey. The sharks in the area that might do harm to us are not interested in us unless we panic and act wildly, or are foolish enough if we are spearfishing to keep our catch at our hip. Of course if you cut yourself and begin to bleed profusely, that is not a good thin.

I have been diving in South Florida for 7 years now and have never seen a Bull Shark or a Tiger Sharks. I know they are out there but I and most of my dive buddies have never seen them. Tiger Shark are very identifiable because they have faint stripes like a tiger.

Bull Sharks have this huge chest cavity that make them look like Arnold Schwarzeneger if he were a shark. I know it sounds crazy but if one of these sharks bump into you, which is what they do, then you must send a clear message to them that you are not desirable.

We punch their noses, or put our fingers in their eyes and generally they go away. But again I have never seen a Bull or Tiger Shark in these water, and if you did the chances are he would swim right by you.

Captain Rob owns and operates Captain Robs Dive Charters a Six Pak Dive Boat in Hallandale Beach, FL. He would love to hear from people that like his column. Thoughts, ideas and questions are welcome. info@captainrobsdiing.com His website is captainrobsdiving.com, phone 305-788-1165.

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Halloween Etiquette - Yes manners matter on Halloween too!

Dr. Jodi Stoner SOCIAL ETIQUETTE Halloween is almost everyone’s favorite holiday. We get to dress our children up in cute or scary costumes and watch them shriek and laugh as they fill their sacks with candy. Things have gotten so out of hand that going knowing the rules of etiquette before they hit the streets will insure they have fun and be respectful.

Costumes- Please parents, allow your children to help in the selection process but don’t allow your 8 year old to be the sexy vampire in lace stockings. Keep your value system in mind during this process.

Explain to your child that not everyone celebrates the holiday. The usual guide is if lights are off, they do not want Trick or Treaters. Try to Trick or treat in areas that are children friendly. For young children check your paper for malls and communities that host block parties. For older ones, explain the rules and your expectations.

The rule is ring the doorbell once, knock twice, if no one answers leave, without a trick!

Teach your child to take one treat, not a handful. Then to say Thank You. Older children should be told not to scare the little ones.

Parents giving out candy should not baked items, and use candy that is wrapped to ensure safety.

Trick or Treating ends by 9PM About Tricks- Make sure your children the consequences of destroying others’ property and doing anything which can be construed as illegal. Halloween is not an opportunity to allow children to “act out”so keep the eggs at home, and just pass over the houses that are not joining in the celebrations. This conversation is especially a good one for middle schoolers, who often do not think ahead of the consequence.

Dr. Jodi Stoner is the Aventura News as a business/social etiquette expert. Her professional knowledge and expert solutions will take the guesswork out of etiquette indecision to help navigate the most common (and uncommon) business and social faux pas contact: Dr. Jodi Stoner emailJodiGMAC@aol.com

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2011 Jaguar XK a beautiful car loaded with technology Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS I like everything about the new Jaguar XK; everything but the dial-up gearshift mechanism that electronically slides up from the center console when you press the keyless ignition button. Call me old-fashioned, but I want my Jaguar to come with a gearshift positioned on the floor.

Unfortunately, all XK and XKR models now come with this little round wheel that selects the gear for the electronically controlled, six-speed automatic transmission.

The saving grace is that there are paddle shifters on the underside of the steering wheel to operate the Sequential Shift function. One more positive — the transmission is maintenance free and comes with a “filledfor-life” fluid.

That said, the Jaguar XK truly is a beautiful automobile loaded with the latest technology. The 2011 lineup includes the naturally aspirated version and the supercharged XKR offered in 2+2 Coupe or Convertible body

styles. All of the XKs are built on a lightweight body shell made from a combination of pressed, cast and extruded aluminum, all riveted and bonded together with aerospace techniques for lighter weight and high structural integrity.

Under the hood, the XK continues with the same AJ V-8 Gen III 5.0-liter engines introduced last year. These engines are the most advanced powerplants that Jaguar has ever produced and the most powerful ever offered in the XK models. The naturally aspirated version produces 385 hp and 380 pounds-feet of torque, and rockets the XK Coupe from 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds. The supercharged XKR produces 510 hp and 461 pounds-feet of torque and clocks 0-60 mph in just 4.6 seconds.

The all-aluminum quad-cam V-8 engines combine power with efficiency, using such technologies as spray-guided direct fuel injection and dual independent variable cam timing, plus a variable inlet manifold on the naturally aspirated version. Both engines have 15,000-mile or one-year service intervals, with free scheduled maintenance for the first five years or 50,000 miles under Jaguar’s Platinum Coverage.

In both models, there is an Adaptive Dynamics active damping system that optimizes handling and ride comfort. The system

2011 Jaguar XK has sweeping lines and is available in 2+2 Coupe and Convertible body styles.

monitors auto body movement 100 times per second and wheel position 500 times per second, and automatically increases the damping rate as the suspension approaches its limits.

Adaptive Dynamics also controls “wheel hop” on uneven roads by rapidly varying the damping to move any wheel out of a natural bouncing frequency, thus aiding ride comfort, handling and road grip.

Using the Drive Control interface, the driver can select different modes for Adaptive Dynamics. In the Dynamic Mode, it increases body control for a sportier feel and also

provides more responsive accelerator pedal reaction and quicker gearshift responses. The Stability Control system also offers four driver-selectable modes: Normal, Winter, Trac DSC and DSC OFF. Base price on the 2011 Jaguar XK is $82,150.

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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Where sugar hides

BY BARI AUERBACH When it comes to losing weight, it can be infuriating when you’re fooled by a food that sounds diet friendly but is actually loaded with calories, sugar, and fat! Here’s a rundown on some popular offenders where sugar likes to hide: Energy Bars: Some bars marketed as high protein bars actually have very low amounts of protein and high amounts of carbohydrates in the form of sugar. For example, one leading brand has 10 grams of protein and as much as 18 grams of sugar while another better choice has 30 grams of protein and only 2 grams of sugar.

Energy bars with low sugar content include: Optimum Nutrition Protein Diet Fudge Truffle, 0g sugar; Designer Whey Double Chocolate, 2g sugar; Myoplex Carb Sense Creamy Peanut Butter, 0g sugar; Power Bar Protein Plus Sugar Free Caramel Apple, 0g sugar; Atkins Advantage Chocolate Raspberry, 0g sugar.

Cereals & Granola: Beware of “healthy looking cereals” such as Kellogg’s Raisin Bran or Smart Start that have as much as 17g sugar; Quaker flavored oatmeal with 9g sugar; and Nature Valley Granola Bars with 12g sugar. Smarter choices include Publix Bran Flakes with 5g sugar, Multigrain Cheerios with 6g sugar, Quaker original flavored oatmeal with 0g sugar and South Beach Living cereal bars with only 6g sugar.

Yogurt: Take the “Activia challenge” and see if you can choose the yogurt with the least grams of sugar. Activa Dessert Vanilla Bean in a four oz. size has a whopping 19g of sugar; Activia Light Fat Free Vanilla has 7g sugar…And the winner is: Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla with just 1g sugar per 6 oz. serving.

Jello: Jello may seem like a less decadent choice for dessert, but just one small cup of strawberry Jello has 17g sugar and Jello instant vanilla pudding has 19g sugar. The good news is sugar-free strawberry jello and sugar-free/fat free vanilla instant pud-

ding are both available with 0g sugar.

Rice Cakes: Before you reach for the deceptively healthy Quaker Rice Snacks, make sure you note the Caramel Corn flavor has 9g sugar while the Sour Cream & Onion flavor has only 1g sugar.

Jam: Before you choose a jam that’s jam packed with sugar, check the label to see Smucker’s Strawberry Jam has 12g sugar while Smucker’s Sugar Free Strawberry Jam has 0g sugar (and it’s seedless!)

Iced Tea: Be careful which bottle of tea you pick up – even if you’re at Whole Foods Market. The brand “Honest Tea” has a Perfect White Tea flavor with 9g of sugar while the Just Green Tea unsweetened variety has 0g sugar.

Fruit Smoothies: One 24-ounce smoothie provides about 450 calories - that’s the same amount of calories in 10-12 doughnut holes! A solution is to make less caloric homemade versions using 1-2 servings fruit, 1/2 cup skim milk, and 1/2 non-fat flavored yogurt.

Coffee & Tea Drinks: Some can be astronomically high in calories depending on the ingredients and size of the drink -there are some with more than 1,000 calories for 16 ounces. At Starbucks, all those grande “skinny” Vanilla Lattes with 28 g. sugar/30 g. carbs could be why you’re not losing those last 10 pounds.

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Book Fair seeks book donations for record-breaking book spiral

BY TERE ESTORINO

The 27th edition of the nation’s finest and largest literary gathering, Miami Book Fair International, presented by the Florida Center for the Literary Arts at Miami Dade College (MDC), will take place Nov. 14-21, at the college’s Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami.

The popular Street Fair runs Friday, Nov. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 21, with more than 200 exhibitors from around the country selling books in a festive atmosphere.

As part of this celebration, fair organizers hope to build the world’s largest spiral of books. This spectacular endeavor will sit alongside the Mexican Pavilion and will require the contribution of more than 11,000 books in English, Spanish or Creole.

Donations of new or gently used books are sought to help make this display a reality. The books will be distributed among jails in South Florida with the goal to have more books than prisoners in local jails.

Donations may be made Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Florida Center for the

Literary Arts, 401 NE Second Ave., Room 4102 (Building 4, first floor), or at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Miami, 5975 SW 72 St. (Sunset Drive), Suite 101, South Miami.

This year, the fair will celebrate the literature and culture of Mexico. A very special guest will launch Book Fair festivities on opening night. Details will be provided soon.

In keeping with the theme the Miami Book Fair International will host an exciting pavilion to celebrate the rich culture and literary wealth that Mexico has to offer. Fair attendees will discover the literature of that country through author presentations and thousands of books on display and for sale.

Guests also can experience authentic foods

by Mexican chefs, as well as enjoy artistic performances, films and art exhibitions throughout the Book Fair week. The focus on Mexico celebrates its bicentennial.

For updates on Miami Book Fair International, visit <www.miamibookfair.com>, call 305-237-3528, or send email to <wbookfair@mdc.edu>.

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Thanks to new state regulations insurance discounts fading fast

Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH Like so many other South Florida homeowners, Alina wages war with her budget every month. When her homeowner’s insurance bill recently went up to more than $5,000 a year, she found cheaper coverage.

The health insurance executive, who lives in Country Walk, changed companies and fought for every insurance discount she was entitled to, including her storm shutters.

Alina said the discounts were very important to her and if she had to pay more on here bill, she wouldn’t be able to afford her home.

Most families have several different kinds of storm shutters protecting their homes, from the older storm panels to the newer accordion style shutters. But it turns out they may not qualify anymore for the insurance discounts. That’s because complaints from the insurance industry have convinced state insurance regulators to change Florida’s residential inspection program.

What’s the issue? It’s about allegations of fraud.

“The industry’s concern was that a lot of unqualified people were certifying that homes were eligible for discounts when they weren’t,” said Dulce Suarez-Resnick of Doral’s NCF Insurance. “So they looked for a more uniform way of certifying inspectors, but it worked the other way around.”

For some homeowners, “worked the other way around” means that they’ll lose the discounts they counted on because of the way homes are now being inspected.

Insurance insiders said homeowners could see as much as an 80 percent rate hike on the windstorm portion of their premiums when their homes are re-inspected under the new guidelines.

“I have a customer who lost their mitigation discounts and the new bill went all the way up $10,000 a year from the increased windstorm portion of his premium,” Suarez-Resnick said.

So what actually changed?

When my home was last inspected in 2007, it qualified for a series of storm shutter and roof bracing discounts. But under the current inspection guidelines, the very same shutters didn’t meet the requirements and the inspector, hired by the insurance company, couldn’t verify the roof qualified for any discounts at all. That, despite the

fact the original inspector three years ago found the shutters and extra roof bracing did qualify for discounts.

Some of the new requirements are actually impossible to meet, because in some cases, a portion of the roof would have to be torn open to verify that it included a water-penetration barrier that can’t be seen once the roof is completed.

Professor Jose Mitrani is a construction management expert and professional engineer who teaches at Florida International University.

“What chance do most homeowners have under the current guidelines to get a discount,” I asked him.

“Not much,” he replied.

The building code expert said the new inspection program is based on Florida’s tougher building codes that most of the state’s older homes can’t meet without expensive modifications and upgrades like entire new roofing systems.

“Since the majority of homes were built after Hurricane Andrew in 1993 or prior to 2002 when the new statewide code came about, and the code changed down here in 1994, a majority of the homes statewide will not meet the new requirement or most of the requirements,” Mitrani said.

Alina said she didn’t know about the changes in the state’s inspection program.

“I’m surprised they didn’t let people know about this,” she said. “It almost sounds like a trick to me to get higher rates.

Something sounds funny to me.”

Suarez-Resnick said consumers need to start getting all their old permits and inspection records together to prove to their insurance companies their homes do meet current codes and to contest a bad inspection.

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation recently held a workshop on its inspection program and is studying ways of improving it. The state’s biggest Insurer, Citizen’s Property and Casualty, temporarily suspended inspection on its business policies to evaluate its findings. It’s also adding more inspection companies to manage them.

Citizens’ officials insist most of its customers will still qualify for some of their earlier discounts. But as the program stands right now, insurance companies can require policyholders to get their homes re-evaluated by building inspectors picked and paid for by them, to decide if a home qualifies for any discounts.

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

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