Aventura Newspaper 8 25 2010

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August 25 - 31, 2010

KioCASH™ hosts ‘Everyone is A Winner’ grand opening event at Aventura Mall

BY BARI AUERBACH

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ioCASH™ recently debuted at Aventura Mall with a gala grand opening c e l e b r a t i o n / Av e n t u r a Marketing Council networking reception giving guests the opportunity to discover exciting new interactive kiosks providing “the solution that turns a shopper into a buyer” – plus everyone had the chance to win KioCASH™ cash prizes.

AMC board member Ben Launerts of Marksman Security helped welcome business and community leaders to the special event planned in partnership with Aventura Mall and Stern Bloom Media. Special appreciation was also expressed to Ocean Prime, Grand Lux Café, The Grill on the Alley and Starbucks Coffee for a delicious array of food and refreshments; and Tony Cruz for setting the perfect musical mood.

Business and community leaders gathered at the mall’s Fountain Courtyard for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony were greeted

by KioCASH™ leaders including Nabyl Charania, Michael Leitman, George Morfidis and Bryan Mills, who explained, “KioCASH™ combines diverse advertising medias into one manageable and effective

(Photography by www.Image1stMiami.com)

Cutting the ceremonial red ribbon: Ben Launerts, Marksman Security; Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor Lew Thaler; Dave Solomon, Stern Bloom Media; Aventura Comm. Zev Auerbach; Anthony Proenza, Stern Bloom Media; Aventura Comm. Teri Holzberg; Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond; Nabyl Charania, Michael Leitman, Bryan Mills and George Morfidis, KioCASH™; Jory Thomas, Aventura Mall –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Would you like to win $1,000 cash?

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platform to provide a true sense of return on investment.”

KioCASH™ drives shoppers to participating advertisers and encourages shopper interaction with the allure of special offers, promotions, instant prizes, $1,000 weekly cash prizes and a $100,000 monthly jackpot – plus businesses can take advantage of exclusive category opportunities generating strong leads that can turn into sales.

On behalf of the City of Aventura, Commissioner Bob Diamond welcomed KioCASH™, highlighting the “win-win” nature of the kiosks. Beyond serving to help build business, KioCASH™ will display community related information such as pub-

lic service announcements relating to missing kids, the Amber Alert Program, animal rights, a community event calendar, local weather, emergency alerts, and location information.

During the evening, AMC members as well as curious Aventura Mall shoppers learned more about why KioCASH™ is aptly nicknamed “Your Friendly Neighborhood Cash Cow.” KioCASH™ provides everyone in the community with an opportunity to win instant prizes such as tickets to the AMC Aventura 24 Theatres, passes to Equinox Fitness or a free car wash from Aventura’s Finest Car Wash…..and it’s all free.

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Around Town in Aventura Memorial Regional Hospital South hosts Aventura Marketing Council Board members As a member of the Aventura Marketing Council Board of Directors, Doug Zaren, CEO of Memorial Regional Hospital South, invited Dr. Maryanne Chrisant, Director of Pediatric Cardiac Transplant for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at Memorial, to speak to the group.

Attending with Dr. Chrisant was Kari Hess, Administrative Director of The Cardiac Center at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, located in Hollywood on N. 35th Avenue.

Memorial Regional Hospital South, located at 3600 Washington Street in Hollywood, has gained a strong reputation for their Rehab Institute, Women’s Institute of So. Florida, and Emergency Department Concierge Care among their specialized services programs.

Dr. Chrisant; Doug Zaren; Charlene Welker and Ellen Palmer gather with Memorial staff member and patient while touring the rehab facility Dan Palmer, Aventura News; Charlene Welker, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Doug Zaren, Memorial Regional Hospital South; AMC Chairman Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman; Dr. Maryanne Chrisant, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital; Ellen Palmer, Vi at Aventura; Tom Oliveri, Northern Trust –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Cue Learning Center hosts Michael Black, Social Gorilla Marketing, for technology committee The Aventura Marketing Council Technology Committee, chaired by Eric Beck of IT Doctors, recently brought social networking specialist Michael Black of Social Gorilla Marketing to speak about one of the most askedabout questions in today’s technology-oriented world… which social networking media would work best for business.

A full house of AMC members listened intently as Black reviewed the many options and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. “This is one of the most valuable committees that the Aventura Marketing Council offers…I try never to miss it!” said Lance Detotto from the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort.

Steve Goitia and Eric Beck, IT Doctors; David Thompson, Cue Learning Center; Michael Black, Social Gorilla Marketing

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Wandering & Pondering Losing Weight

Who are the most boring and prejudiced very large and flowing while the “after” is people you know? always a tight cut of jeans? If you just You might think political, religious looked at the photos that would be o.k. but whites, blacks, greens, whatever. then comes at least an hour disserTo me it’s the person that’s just tation of how this was achieved. If lost 20-40 pounds. It becomes you try to get out of listening, you impossible to eat with him/her get an icy look at you for not getbecause she (not being chauvinisting into what she’s done. You tic) now can give you a recitation can’t argue because you are probof all the possible things you are ably a bit chubbier than you could ingesting. She even has her own be so that puts you on the defensalt and salad dressings checks on sive immediately DAN PALMER how quickly you are chewing your However there is a way of beatfood and how many times you are chewing. ing these bores. It’s called “patience.” You You are told that the slower you chew the and I know that very soon in a month or so, fuller you’ll feel. She speaks like the she will sneak in that little extra bit, and Sermon on the Mount and the value of just like that here’s ole mu-mu again and earth or sea food (depending on the fad of you can get your revenge. You go on a diet the day). She can get you to lose weight lose some weight and bore her to death as quickly because you lose your appetite just to how you did it. listening to her.

Of course you won’t do anything like You also must look at her “before and that. after” pictures she carries in her purse. Why To your friends.. You lost most of them is it that in the “Before” picture she seems when you quit smoking and told anyone to be wearing a Hawaiian mu-mu that is who would listen how you did it.

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KioCASH™ hosts ‘Everyone is A Winner’ Continued from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Everyone also has a weekly chance of winning $1,000 cash and a monthly chance of winning $100,000. Neighborhood businesses have joined forces to provide additional special offers to the community for even more savings.

Everyone can take their chances at winning the cash and the offers… it’s fun, easy and free. The participating businesses (listed on page 11) have a long and strong history of providing goods and services to this community and thru KioCASH™, are ready to give thanks back by providing special offers.

Before the evening was over, lucky Mike Alladina and son Omar of Look Media won $250 cash from KioCASH™; and a $50 gift certificate to Thira Greek Restaurant was awarded to Martha Aristizabal of The Keyes Co. But the motto “Everyone Is A Winner” certainly applied to all AMC members who were among the first to discover the lucrative benefits of KioCASH™ kiosks – located on the Aventura Mall’s lower level

by The Grill on the Alley; and on the upper level near the Food Court.

For more information about KioCASH™, phone: 888-257-0257 or visit kiocash.com Presenting $250 cash prize to Mike Alladina and son Omar of Look Media (center) Nabyl Charania, Michael Leitman, Bryan Mills and George Morfidis of KioCASH™; Ben Launerts Marksman Security (right) Jerry Bleiweiss, Commodore Club South and DeAnne Graham, Welcome / Bienvenidos Visitors Magazine enjoy bites from Ocean Prime served by General Manager Greg Sage and Private Dining Coordinator Meghan Hanika (right)

Leslie Lowenthal, Aventura City of Excellence School; Cindy Miropol and Martha Aristizabal enjoy samplings from Grand Lux Café

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Mike Bazile of Mack Entertainment enjoys a cup of Starbucks coffee

Dr. Arnold Sheir, Dentist; Dr. Robert Sheir, Optometric Physician; and Sydney Davis, The Sydney! Style enjoy samplings from The Grill on the Alley served by Glenn Torres and Chef Jarrod O’Neil

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Get the right prescription for your glasses

Patricia C.Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING Eyeglasses are frames that contain lenses for correcting your sight and improving your visual acuity. Glasses make things clearer and sharper. Glasses change your perception of things.

Perception is the intuitive recognition of a truth or quality someone or something possesses. Perception is an understanding that originates in your mind and in your senses.

It is a tangible awareness of things.

Your vision and how you see and perceive things will have a direct impact on your life and your happiness.

Eyeglasses help you discern the true nature of things. Eyeglasses create your reality. You are influenced by what you see or perceive or think you see. Glasses can open your eyes and that will open your mind and you will become enlightened.

Even if you do not need glasses in your real life, you should consider getting a fictional or imaginary pair. Make sure your

have your eyeglass lenses tinted. Request rose-colored glasses. You will view everything with optimism and favor.

With the right prescription you will see only the positives about yourself and your circumstances. The right prescription will help you to focus on and to magnify your good traits. It will promote self-confidence, self-acceptance and self-appreciation. The right prescription does not allow you to see anything negative about yourself and that is a good thing. You also have the option of getting a pair of 3D glasses. These glasses show you the world in 3 dimensions.

Since you are a multi-dimensional person they will enhance all of the aspects of your personality and persona.

If you already have glasses consider getting a faux pair as well. You can put them on over your regular lenses and they will help you to see the great qualities you possess. See yourself through these auxiliary glasses frequently during the day.

Whenever you feel critical of yourself or disappointed in yourself, put on you rose-colored glasses. They will help you focus on your wonderful, unique and remarkable attributes.

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

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August 25 - 31, 2010

Biscayne Foundation, The Exceptional Theater present ‘The Lion King’

BY LYNN CARROLL

Biscayne Foundation and Biscayne Institutes, with the support of the The Biscayne Institutes of Health & Miami-Dade Department of Living and The Exceptional Theater Cultural Affairs and The Children’s Company recently presented a special Trust, to provide enrichment proversion of Walt Disney’s “The Lion grams for children in the communiKing” in a performance that was open to ty, especially those with severe disthe public. abilities who might not otherwise The Art of Expression Community be able to be included in such Grant project was made possible with the classes. support of the Miami-Dade County The Biscayne Academy, a proDepartment of Cultural Affairs and the gram of the Biscayne Institutes, Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade provides numerous education and County Mayor and Board of County rehabilitation programs throughout Commissioners. The Art of Expression is the year for children, youth and also funded in part by The Children’s adults with special needs. It also Trust, says Dr. Marie A. DiCowden, a participates in the Florida nationally known healthcare psycholo- Lynne Katzef, Susan Wells, Vanessa Stanchieri, Rechelle Serphy, Ricky Rodriguez, Lisa Miller, Nigel Harden, Bonnie Scholarship Opportunity program gist, who is Chairperson of the Biscayne Goldstone, Sam Crespi, Josiah Cabrera, Quanella Slayden and accepts State of Florida John ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Foundation, Inc. The Biscayne McKay scholarships.

Foundation and The Biscayne Institutes of Health & therapy professionals who act as ‘shadows’ as they For enrollment information in any of the programs, Living are also affiliated with the New York College of develop an original public performance.” contact Karen Rutman, MSW, HealthCare Community She says The Exceptional Theatre Program, in con- liaison.

Osteopathic Medicine.

“This is an expressive arts program for children and junction with Biscayne Institutes’ professional staff, proadults with disabilities using improvisation, movement vided classes three times a week for four weeks to preFor information on Biscayne Foundation, Biscayne and music,” Dr. DiCowden says. “Participants work with pare for the show.

Academy or Biscayne Institutes, call 305-932-8994 or The program is part of ongoing efforts undertaken by visit BiscayneInstitutes.org able-bodied actors as well as physical and occupational

Doing the Taschlich Toss with ATJC FIU Recreation Expo to provide free Tashlich (“cast away”) is a ritual performed every year on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. It is observed by symbolically “casting away” one’s sins by tossing bread crumbs into a body of flowing water. The ritual represents the desire of the Jewish people to be forgiven for their sins of the previous year and to be free of sins in the New Year to come.

To honor this tradition, the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, under the gifted leadership of ATJC members and Cantor David Muchnick, Rabbi Jonathan Chairman of the Board William Berkun sound their shofars –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Landa, President Laurence Herrup, Rabbi Jonathan Berkun, Cantor David Muchnick will sing the familiar, lively musiMuchnick, and Executive Vice President, Dr. cal arrangements of the weekly Friday servAmir Baron, will cast away their sins on the ices while playing guitar and keyboard.

“Each year, we look forward to hosting second day of Rosh Hashanah, Fri., Sept. 10th at 5 p.m. at the Waterways Shoppes Marina in ATJC at the Waterways for the Tashlich ceremony,” says Haim Yehezkel, owner of Elysee Aventura.

Following Tashlich, members will enjoy Investment Company and Waterways the popular musical Friday Night Live serv- Shoppes. “We love seeing community members of all ages gather to begin the Jewish New ice onsite at the Waterways Shoppes.

Cindy Behar, Director of Tauber Academy Year outside and hear the blast of the Shofar.”

Complimentary challah, grape juice, water at ATJC, described the annual ritual as “a deeply symbolic ceremony that leaves you and apples with honey will be offered.

Tashlich location will be at Waterways Shoppes feeling spiritually rejuvenated.”

Marina (3575 NE 207th Street, Aventura, in the All are welcome to participate in the Tashlich ceremony, and all are invited to rear of the plaza near the stage). usher in Shabbat with Aventura Turnberry To RSVP, contact ATJC at 305-937-1880 Jewish Center’s Friday Night Live services.

Rabbi Jonathan Berkun and Cantor David or rsvp@atjc.org

workout by world renowned trainer The third annual Recreation Expo at Florida International University- Biscayne Bay Campus attracts fitness gurus, professional recreation specialist and the local community to hear a popular fitness trainer speak and lead a group workout of over three hundred participants. The event has doubled in participation since 2008 and now welcomes fitness professionals and anyone interested in healthy lifestyle habits to join students, faculty and staff on the Biscayne Bay Campus.

Tony Horton, mastermind of the P90X workout program, will be the the keynote speaker for the 2010 Biscayne Bay Recreation Expo. The event is sponsored by Extremefitnessresults.com and Getmovingcatalog.com, two giants in the fitness industry.

The event will take place in the Wolfe University Center located on the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University (3000 NE 151 Street, North Miami) on Wed., Sept. 1st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (vendor fair from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and group workout from 2 to 4 p.m.)

“I’m super excited that GetMovingCatalog and Extreme Fitness got the opportunity to host Tony Horton and have a live P90X worktout at the FIU Expo this year,” said Fernanda Bressan, outreach director of Getmovingcatalog.com. “It’s an

(L-r) Greg Olson, executive director, FIU Wolfe University Center; Rafael Zapata, assistant director, Campus Life and Orientation; Dr. Cathy Akens; assistant vice president, Student Affairs; Craig Cunningham, director, Campus Life and Orientation –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

incredible chance to expose South Florida and FIU students to fitness and help them learn about healthier lifestyles.”

The event will feature a lecture by Horton discussing his 11 laws of fitness, a question and answer session, and an exclusive group work-out. In addition to the keynote speaker, participants of the event can expect a variety of giveaways and promotional items, health screenings, cooking demonstrations, massages, and recreational and health information from more than 25 vendors.

Vendors will include GNC, the Florida Marlins, Walgreens, ItsInMiami.com, and a host of others.

For information or to register for the group workout visit www.bbcrec.fiu.edu/recexpo. You can also contact Warren Shaw at 305-9194595 or via e-mail at shaww@fiu.edu

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‘Back to School Boot Camp’

Bari Auerbach LIFE IN THE CITY August 23…a day that will live in infamy as kids went back to school - still recovering from sunburns, mosquito bites and brain cell vegetation. Ready or not it’s time to bravely face those flashing school zone lights as moms launch operation boot camp to “Move! Move! Move!” kids up and out of bed bright and early – even though it’s still dark outside.

By this time, most strategic back to school plans have already been meticulously mapped out. Given the complex nature of busy lifestyles, it’s not uncommon to find war boards posted on living room walls more regimented than the tightest military timetables.

Weekday mornings, the convoy of yellow school buses and carpool warriors in SUV’s will once again start commandeering the roads headed to area schools.

After the morning scramble and triumphant victory of avoiding the need for a

late pass comes the quiet before the after school storm for the city’s parental brigade.

Some will head straight for the gym to get strong enough to haul and load all the paraphernalia needed for the kids’ extracurricular sports activities into already jammedpacked trunks.

Others will opt to go into the office, where the stress of impending deadlines pales in comparison to the prospect of hearing, “Can you help me with my geometry homework?”

One of the most popular detours is Starbucks - but sometimes, even massive infusions of caffeine aren’t enough to prevent exhausted parents from falling asleep behind the wheel while waiting in those long, winding school pickup lines.

Of course, when the school day ends, it’s time to put “war board” strategies into action as soccer league and karate kick back in; dance classes start spinning; and too expensive tutoring sessions resume along with heated battles over who wants what for dinner.

And so, a sincerely reverent salute goes out to all families currently immersed in back to school boot camp. The good news is teacher conferences and science fair projects are still far off; and there’s only about 330 days ‘til next summer!

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GM Mike Long brings experience to BEAT Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort

BY LYNN CARROLL

PROVOCATIVE QUESTIONS FOR PROVOCATIVE PEOPLE L C : N o w t h a t C rowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resor t has been open f o r t h re e y e a r s , w h a t k i n d o f p u b l i c r e s p o n s e a re you seeing?

ML: We just got our most recent ratings compiled by an independent company from guest comments, and they show that we’ve moved up to the top 20% in customer service for all Crowne Plazas in the Americas.

As we continue to go through tough times in the economy, it’s good for customers to know that when they get here they are well taken care of. We offer five-star service for a four-star price.

General Manager Mike Long

L C : W h a t d o e s C ro w n e P laza Hollywood Beach have to of f e r t h a t s e t s i t a p a r t f ro m t h e c o m p e t i t i o n ?

ML: This property was to be a condo hotel originally, so our guest rooms are much larger than average – over 450 square feet. All rooms have a balcony with views of the ocean or Intracoastal. We’ve built a new Infinity Edge swimming pool that’s probably

the nicest pool in South Florida, and our guests also have direct access to beach.

Each room has a wet bar, an upgraded refrigerator, a microwave and more.

Because we are a division of Intercontinental Hotel Group, guests can take advantage of its Priority Club rewards program. So it’s really a gem in the Hollywood area.

capacities and in properties. I spent 25 years with Hilton and then had an opportunity to move over to this hotel group. I was general manager at the Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach for eight years before coming to this property.

L C : What about meeting space for locals?

ML: We have a large pavilion area located on the Intracoastal that’s ideal for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and all kinds of social functions. It accommodates 200-300 people, and the view is pretty awesome. It’s a much nicer venue for an event than being in a typical banquet hall.

L C : W h a t a re y o u r p l a n s f o r t h e f u t u re ?

ML: In Deerfield Beach I was president of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, and I’m hoping to get equally involved in Hollywood. I’m a member of the board for the City of Hollywood Office of Tourism and Marketing Advisory Committee as well as a board member on the Hallandale Beach Chamber of Commerce. I think we have an obligation to help the community grow and be successful.

L C : W h a t ’s your b a c k g ro u n d b e f o re coming to Hollywood?

ML: I’ve been in the hotel business for about 40 years, both in corporate office

Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort is located at 4000 South Ocean Drive. For information, call 954-454-4334 or cphollywoodbeach.com

South Florida Ahava Fundraising Committee kicks off ‘Mission Ahava 2011’ A group of young professionals in South Florida recently joined forces to create a fundraising committee for the Bnai Zion Foundation. The committee plans to recruit young Jewish professionals and assist them in raising money for Ahava Village, a project they named “Mission Ahava 2011.” This team came to fruition as a result of a smaller event planned in the fall of 2009, where volunteers raised money to provide sports equipment for the children of Ahava Village.

The goal of Mission Ahava 2011 is not only to raise money to benefit the children and young adults at Ahava Village, but to actually allow the members of the committee to experience firsthand the impact of their donation. In the upcoming months, the Board of Governors will select approximately 25 young Jewish professionals from the South Florida region to join them on a trip to Israel. The committee will visit Ahava Village, meet the residents and experience a connection to their contribution not just physically, but emotionally as well.

The Board of Governors consist of five

members: Kimberly Cohen of Payroll Experts, Stephanie Schmulian of Client Creation, Inc., Lee Feldman of Pop’s Corn, Alessandra Stivelman with Eisinger, Brown, Lewis, Frankel, Chaiet & Krut, PA, and Mike Schmerling with A Time to Travel. All young professionals in South Florida, they believe in the importance of giving back to their community and assisting communities in Israel. They are eager and honored to take on this exciting task and work with such dedicated people at Bnai Zion such as Eileen Glastein, Director South East Region and Jack Grunspan, Executive Vice President.

The Board members agree that there is a huge need for young professionals to become involved with more socially responsible projects, especially those benefiting Israel. They look forward to bringing the South Florida Jewish community together to make Mission Ahava 2011 successful and life changing for all those involved.

For more information, call Kimberly Cohen at 954-534-2826; visit bnaizion.org

Mission Ahava 2011 Board of Governors: Stephanie Schmulian, Client Creation; Lee Feldman, Pop’s Corn; Kimberly Cohen, Payroll Experts; Eileen Glastein, Bnai Zion Foundation; Alessandra Stivelman, Eisinger, Brown, Lewis & Frankel (Not shown: Mike Schmerling, A Time to Travel)

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KioCASH™ hosts ‘Everyone is A Winner’

Dr. Robert Sheir, Optometric Physician; Guest; Charlene Welker and Oscar Llorente, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Michael Leitman, KioCASH™; Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor Lew Thaler

Isabel Murawski, Barbara Schultz and MaryAnn Robinson of MardiGras Casino with Michael Leitman

Marie-France Caouette, Law offices of Victoria Vidre; Jesus Miranda, KioCASH™; Victoria Vidre, Law offices of Victoria Vidre

Bob Ladwig; Michael Leitman; Richard Russ, FMS Bonds

Representatives from Mack Entertainment

Leitman with Jeffrey Rugg and Paulina Matus, Miami Beach Convention Center; Angelo Rioasa, Prestige Audi

Richard Klein, KioCASH™; Marcos Freire and Al Harris, Sawgrass Mills

Tania Alvarez and Ovi Ortega, Florida Best Windows & Doors

Laura Mabel and Lola from Project-WoodWork

Marzena Wisniewski, Beach Club Realty; Jacob Finkelshteyn, The Finkelshteyn Group PA

The Hon. Harry Holzberg and Comm. Teri Holzberg flank Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond; Arlene Diamond; Maria and Guillermo Freile, Aventura Finest Hand Car Wash (Photography by www.Image1stMiami.com)

Yolanda and Alex Sirulnik, Law Offices of Alex D. Sirulnik, PA

Leitman with Miami Beach Vice Mayor Jerry Libbin, CEO, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce

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grand opening event at Aventura Mall

Danny Gabriel, Image1st Photography with representative of Mack Entertainment

Anna Morfidis, Candace Blackbird and Patricia DeSouza, KioCASH™

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Ellie Ebro, KioCASH™; Luis Yepez, Turnberry Bank; Eileen Glastein, Bnai Zion Foundation; Laura Soler, KioCASH™

Dave Solomon and Anthony Proenza, Stern Bloom Media; Guest; Jesse Sims and Jesus Miranda, KioCASH™

Cindy Miropol; guest; Rita Regev, Optimar International Realty; Aventura Comm.

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Hidden in plain sight Captain Rob Kraut SCUBA WORLD Somewhere so close to where we live lies a world so different, so exotic and so beautiful that you would be amazed if you took the time to explore it. We , in southern Florida are truly blessed with a natural resource just off our beaches. Florida is the only state in the continental United States to have an extensive coral reef system near its coasts. Our three reef system begins about 12 feet offshore and is called the First reef.

On it live beautifully colored tropical creatures of all shapes and sizes. We have shrimp, fish, crabs, lobsters, corals, sponges and so much more. You and your friends can snorkel out to see it or you can use one of the various dive boats in the area for a snorkel trip. Of course if you are a certified Scuba Diver, then you can really get up close and personal.

Going out a bit deeper to the Second reef in about 25 feet of water ,you will find larger fish such as Yellow Tail Snapper, smaller Black Grouper and our local Florida Spiny Lobster, all of which show up often in our local restaurants and are delicious.

There are thousands of Grunts, hundreds of Parrotfish, Damselfish, Sergeant Majors, plus a spectum of colored fish , large and small, that will take your breath away.

Travelling out further east we come to the Third reef in 50-95 feet of water. This is a larger wider reef extending from Miami

up to Palm Beach, Here live the big boys.

Tuna, Amberjack, Kingfish Large Black Grouper, Cubera Snapper and big Hogfish.

The coral formations are filled with Sea Fans, Coral Tube Sponges, Stove Pipe Sponges, Elegant Anemones and more.

When the seas are calm sometimes the visibility is seventy feet. At other times the visibility shrinks to 25 feet.At this time of the year the water temperature is about 88 degrees Fahrenheit, almost like a bathtub.

Besides these three reefs and the healthy marine life, the State of Florida and various local governments,to their credit , devised a system of artificial reefs to protect and nourish our marine inhabitants.

Over the last 30 years many old ships were purchased , modified and then sunk to provide a haven for fish and encourage the growth of new coral. In this area there are about 75 sunken vessels that have been carefully made safe for divers. they are beautiful to see, dive through and experience the thousands of creatures that call these wrecks home.

Now that you are aware of the beauty that lies beyond our shores, I hope that you will come and visit , take a snorkel tour, learn to Scuba so that we can share with you the beauty of this other world. You will learn to appreciate the beauty of the Ocean and discover what is truly hidden in plain sight.

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Listen Engage and Communicate Effectively

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Although many say the main reason we communicate is to influence opinions, communication involves the ability to hear important messages, to gain understanding or to disclose information.

To effectively communicate your message, you must be an active listener.

Beware! People who aren’t listening can be easily spotted: wandering eyes, appearing distracted or expressing irrelevant comments during a conversation.

Establish a meaningful first impression by following these face-to-face communication tips: * Make eye contact and face the person * Lean forward to show interest * Don’t look at anyone else while in conversation * Don’t interrupt others

* Be aware of your body language * Ask open ended questions * Remember names (repeat the person’s name when conserving) * Make the person you are speaking with feel important * Never yawn when engaging in a conversation * Ditch the gum * Avoid using jargon or buzz words The purpose of meeting people is to establish mutually beneficial relationships.

These encounters can evolve into potential acquaintances, business relationships or friendships. Initial impressions do matter.

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Beth Torah accepting reservations for High Holy Days

BY LYNN CARROLL Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, the Flagship Conservative Congregation of the Southeast, is accepting reservations now for observances on the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.

Seats are still available for services in both English and Spanish, says Beth Torah President Brian Kettler.

“One of the things that differentiates us from other synagogues,” he says, “is that we offer the only Spanish Speaking service in North Dade. We use the same Machzor, with the service conducted in Spanish and Hebrew.”

The High Holy Days are very special times for the Jewish community, Kettler says.

“This is a time I like to refer to as the Synagogue Super Bowl,” he says. “We need to shine for our congregation. These

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open to the public for the closing Ne’ilah service on Yom Kippur night. He says there are very few services more beautiful.

Those who attend the Spanish service,

Enriching the mind and spirit, Michael-Ann Russell JCC fall programming to begin Fall / winter programming at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center / Sanford L. Ziff Campus located at 18900 NE 25th Avenue in North Miami Beach is scheduled to begin Mon., Aug. 30th, with a multitude of classes, programs, and activities for all ages ranging from infants to senior adults.

The MAR-JCC is known for its outstanding curriculum and this year is no exception to that rule. “This coming year presents itself with exciting opportunities for our MAR-JCC, we remain most fortunate for the support that we receive from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the United Way of Miami-Dade County that is critical to our overall operation and ability to service our community” mentioned Gary Bomzer, executive director.

With the addition of the George J. and Lila M. Berlin Community bridge, connecting the MAR-JCC campus with the Temple Sinai campus, enrichment programming will be more expansive, to better service both campuses, and there will be more community-oriented program-

ming in partnership with the numerous Jewish communal agencies and organizations serving North Miami-Dade. “For us, the new season of classes represents just a beginning of that which will be offered during this new program year, and exemplifies the hard work of a dedicated staff with the support and input of the different program committees with whom they work” said David Surowitz, assistant executive director for the MAR-JCC. “We extend best wishes to you and your family for a “shana tova u’metukah,” a sweet and happy New Year blessed with good health, peace, and prosperity,” added MAR-JCC President Jeffrey Scheck. “We look forward to seeing you maximize the wonderful opportunities that our MARJCC has to offer and encourage you to register for our many different programs and activities, and call us to let us know what will make us a better Center in your life.”

For more information, call 305-9324200 or visit marjcc.org

held in the Perez Chapel concurrently with the main service, join the rest of the congregation in the Scheck Family Sanctuary for Ne’ilah.

“It’s an amazing time,” he says, “The children are invited back into the sanctuary, and the Ark is opened. The closing service is all in song. The children have light sticks in their hands, and there’s the sounding of the shofar.

“If people want to experience only this, they’re welcome to show up in afternoon and be part of it. They’ll witness something extraordinary –– seeing all of our religious professionals on the bimah.”

The closing service is followed by sponge cake and juice, he says, “And then we all go home much too full to eat, but we eat anyway.”

For more information, call 305-9322829 or visit btbrc.org

Scholarship America joins statewide effort to help MDC students affected by hurricanes In an effort to help college students whose lives may be directly impacted by hurricanes, Scholarship America and Plan!t Now will provide financial assistance to those attending Miami Dade College (MDC) and other schools throughout Florida.

In 2008, Scholarship America formed the Plan!t Now (PIN) Hurricane Relief Scholarship Program for college students severely affected by hurricanes or tropical storms. The program has helped students at fouryear colleges and universities who, despite suffering significant setbacks, demonstrated academic and/or service excellence, an inner drive to succeed, and a willingness to use their life experiences to encourage hurricane preparedness.

In addition to the hurricane relief scholarship, the organization recently launched a separate program, P!N Dreamkeepers, to recognize students studying natural hazards sciences. P!N

Dreamkeepers will award academic scholarships of $2,500 each to four community-college students studying natural hazard science topics that help predict or mitigate the impacts of natural disasters on human life.

“Community colleges are the most viable choice for many people seeking higher education,” says P!N President, Donna Lee. “They are an important resource for individuals re-entering school after extended breaks. In storm zones it is not uncommon for such breaks to be disaster-related. In fact, the 2010 P!N Dreamkeepers will make a special outreach to people in the Haitian Diaspora who have experienced the devastation of five 2007 and 2008 hurricanes and the 2010 earthquake.”

For more information about the Hurricane Relief Scholarship Program at MDC, visit mdc.edu/financial_aid/ or e-mail, finaid@mdc.edu

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MindBuilders helps couples build healthy relationships with relationship coaching

BY DEBORAH BRUNO, LCSW

MThe media frenzy regarding affairs and marital difficulties is on the rise.

Affairs represent the most significant threat to marriages and families today.

Over 50% of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. Seventeen percent of those divorces are due to infidelity. Sixty percent of males will have an affair and forty percent of women will have an affair while married.

What causes people to have an affair when they love their spouse? Bottom-line.

There are many reasons. Some feel it is against human nature to be monogamous. Some feel it is related to brain chemistry or sexual addiction, some blame it on a weak moment or bad decision, but most blame it on a bad marriage or relationship. When working with couples it is important to identify what causes the relationship to be so unhealthy. Just as our bodies become ill if we don’t treat it right so does our relationship. But, what causes the relationship to become so unhealthy?

There are four main reasons why a marriage or relationship can become unhealthy.

The first is Conflict. Having too much conflict or not enough is indicative of communication problems. When I first assess couples it is very

apparent that the communication is certainly a primary challenge and a goal of relationship coaching. The second is Closeness. Naturally, if you improve communication you will feel closer to your partner.

The third and fourth are critical pieces for the relationship to remain healthy. Those two areas are Excitement and Pleasure. Many describe the unhealthy relationship as boring and routine oriented. Keeping the excitement and pleasure in your marriage or relationship requires good coaching. These two are critical and essential in the sexual area as these are the same triggers that are likely to motivate infidelity. The power of relationship coaching has helped many couples create changes in achieving a healthy relationship.

Generally people take their relationships for granted and think that it works on automatic pilot. But, reality says that if the relationship requires work it must not be right. Wrong!

When couples are in the early stages of a relationship, it seems so exciting and new. Then reality does set in, work is about to begin.

Except if you are having an affair. That’s a constant high. Whatever shape your relationship or marriage is in it can be worked on so you can achieve a happy, healthy and loving long-term relationship. For more information about Relationship Coaching go to www.mindbuild.net.

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New Atlantic Broadband Internet/video service: a back-to-school family solution It’s back-to-school time, and families are searching for deals on everything their kids need in class and to study at home.

But today, pens, calculators and notebooks aren’t enough.

Access to the Internet for school research is becoming a must for families with students at home – or older students living on their own. But where do they find a sale on Internet service? For back-toschool bargain hunters in Aventura, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Sunny Isles Beach and Surfside, the answer is Atlantic Broadband.

With Atlantic Broadband’s “Select Double Play,” getting online at speeds fast enough for studying– or following friends on Facebook, or even streaming video – is a breeze. And the Select Double bundle also includes digital video service for the whole family.

The Select Double Play offers 8 megabits-per-second Internet service plus Digital Value video service – 125 crystalclear channels, including many educational

networks, plus three Movieplex services, digital music, an interactive program guide and access to Video on Demand movies, TV series and specials, many free.

And it won’t break the family back-toschool budget, at $74.99 per month for new customers, a first-year savings of more than $500 over the retail price of the separate services. And it’s not just a sale for this school year: at just $15 more per month for the second year, the service still represents a savings of well more than $300. Attractive pricing and packages also are available for existing customers.

For families who want their students to get even more out of Atlantic Broadband’s digital technology, the “Ideal Double Play” package offers even faster Internet service (12 megabits per second) and 175-channel Digital Plus video service, including 12 Starz and Encore movie channels, for just $20 more per month ($94.99 for new customers).

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Bad Check Restitution Program aids local merchants

BY KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE

Miami-Dade State Attorney As your State Attorney, I know the negative impact bad checks can have on local businesses.

Millions of dollars are lost to merchants every year as a result of this ongoing problem. Bad checks affect everyone in terms of higher consumer costs that must be passed on to offset losses, and increased taxes to cover the additional costs for law enforcement and prosecution.

In an effort to combat this serious problem, I created the Bad Check Restitution Program to assist our local merchants with bad check losses. The primary goal of the program is to obtain full restitution for the victim without adding to the financial burden of the criminal justice system.

First-time bad check offenders are given the opportunity to avoid criminal prosecution by attending a mandatory eight-hour intervention class, in addition to paying restitution. All of this is accomplished without any cost to the taxpayers.

Merchants’ interest and participation in this special program will benefit all lawabiding citizens and help businesses improve their bottom line.

CUTTING YOUR LOSSES • Make personal contact with the check writer. If you are unsuccessful, send a statutory notice. The check writer has seven days to respond and remit payment. • If you do not hear from the check writer or receive payment, simply contact the Bad Check Restitution Program at 800832-1853 for a crime report.

LAW • Fill out the crime report, attach originals (you retain photocopies) of all checks and notification documents such as return receipts and bank notices, and mail to: Miami-Dade County State Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program P.O. Box 350160, Miami, FL 331350160.

If you do not receive restitution within 60 days, contact the Miami-Dade County State Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program.

CHECK ACCEPTANCE TIPS • Institute a check acceptance policy. A clearly posted check acceptance policy for your employees and customers can go a long way toward reducing your losses. • Accept checks written only with the current date. Post dated checks are civil matters and are not accepted in The Miami-Dade County State Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program. • Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t seem right, ask questions or ask for another form of payment. You are not obligated to accept a check.

For more information, call 800-8321853 or go to <www.miamisao.com>.

Katherine Fernandez Rundle has been the Miami-Dade State Attorney for 15 years and is a pioneer in the creation of innovative programs to help prevent crime and provide rehabilitative opportunities to eligible offenders. For more information, call 305-547-0535.

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Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts embarks on 5th Anniversary Season

As the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County enters its fifth year serving South Florida, its leaders are rolling out a special 5th Anniversary Season that will celebrate the institution’s success as a presenter of world-class programs that reflect Miami’s diverse population, an economic engine in the City’s thriving urban core, and as a model public/private partnership that has made critical investments in important community-based initiatives.

The Arsht Center’s mission will factor prominently into a special 5th Anniversary Season Gala event to be held on the stage of the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House on Thursday, October 28, 2010. A focal point of the Gala evening will be the dedication of two newlyengraved donor walls featuring the names of hundreds of individuals, families, businesses and organizations that have supported the Center dating back to its initial planning phase. The wall’s newest additions will be names that participated in the Adrienne Arsht Center’s 2010 Donor Wall campaign, which raised more than $2 million as said by Suzanna Valdez, the Center’s Vice President for Advancement.

The success of the Donor Wall campaign is only the latest in a string of milestones that have defined the Adrienne Arsht Center’s first four years. These range from philanthropist Adrienne Arsht’s $30 million gift, the Center’s first complete summer season in 2008, the recruitment of M. John Richard as President/CEO and the decision to pay off the institution’s bank debt seven years early. The past two years have seen the Center achieve steady financial performance, new audience cultivation, member-

ship and new donor growth, and commercially/critically-successful programming endeavors. In addition, the Center has added new amenities designed to enhance the patron experience, such as the 2009 opening of specialty restaurant Prelude By Barton G. and the planned fall 2010 debut of a new street-level Bombay Sapphire Lounge, a Bombay Sapphire Gin-branded lounge. Today, the Adrienne Arsht Center is revered as a fixture in South Florida’s cultural landscape and as a centerpiece of Downtown Miami’s transformation into a vibrant urban center.

“While the Adrienne Arsht Center has set out to achieve many objectives, the common thread throughout our mission is our role as a new ‘town square’ for Miami, a place where members from all corners of our community come together to share transformational experiences that enrich the mind and soul,” said M. John Richard, President and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “As we reflect on our past and look to our future, we are confident that we have established the Adrienne Arsht Center as an invaluable component of our community landscape, be it through diverse programs, innovative arts education initiatives, or our role as a catalyst for economic development.

The success of our Donor Wall campaign sends a clear signal that our mission enjoys broad-based support throughout our community.”

For additional information about the Adrienne Arsht Center’s 5th Anniversary Season, visit arshtcenter.org. To RSVP for the 5th Anniversary Season Gala, call 786468-2020 or email gala@arshtcenter.org

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2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is a ‘rugged little SUV’ Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS Suzuki’s Grand Vitara has developed a reputation as a compact but rugged little SUV with a good combination of off-road capability and on-road composure. Most recently, the respected Edmunds.com picked it for the “Top 10 Most Affordable SUVs” list and Consumer Guide tapped it as a “Best Buy” selection.

The Grand Vitara has a classic SUV look, with short front and rear overhangs and lots of window space. It has a reinforced unibody chassis with a stiff structure incorporating an integral ladder frame, four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes.

The Grand Vitara does a good job of bridging the gap between weekday commuting and weekend adventuring. It seats five comfortably and has 60/40 split-folding reclining rear seats. With the rear seats up, there is 24.4 cubic feet of storage space; with the seatbacks folded, cargo space expands to 68.9 cubic feet.

The Grand Vitara was upgraded last year and given a new fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine and a more powerful V-6, so there is little change for 2010. The Suzuki-developed 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine produces 166 hp and 162 pounds-feet of torque, while delivering 19/26 mpg. The 3.2-liter V-6 (18/24) develops 230 hp and 213 pounds-feet of torque and is available for Grand Vitara XSport and Luxury models. The V-6 has variable valve timing for both the intake and exhaust camshafts. Both engines use a zeromaintenance timing chain rather than a belt.

The four-cylinder engine can be teamed with a standard five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission, while the V-6 is matched to a standard fivespeed automatic transmission. Optional RWD models, Single-Mode four-wheel drive or 4-Mode full-time four-wheel drive are available. An Electronic Stability Program is standard for all Grand Vitara models, along with a rollover sensor for the standard side curtain airbags.

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Miami-Dade Blue offers affordable healthcare George M. Burgess MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MANAGER

COUNTY REPORT Miami-Dade County is a national model for making healthcare more affordable and more accessible to residents. A year ago, through a partnership with our Office of Countywide Healthcare Planning and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, we launched Miami-Dade Blue, a low-cost and comprehensive healthcare plan designed specifically with Miami-Dade residents and small businesses in mind.

Nearly 3,500 people are now enrolled in this insurance program. That’s 3,500 people who may have otherwise denied themselves preventive care (that costs all of us in the long run), avoided seeing a doctor until it was too late, or unnecessarily clogged our already crowded emergency rooms because the ER was their primary care provider.

Participants in Miami-Dade Blue can choose from among nearly 2,000 primary care providers and specialists. They gain access to Jackson Health System’s three hospitals and its primary care centers, as well as other respected medical centers throughout our community, including Baptist Homestead, Coral Gables, Memorial and Palmetto.

With premiums starting as low as $112 for 35-year-old men and $124 for women, Miami-Dade Blue has exceeded all expectations and continues to offer so much promise.

But even with all of its success, we know Miami-Dade Blue can’t reach all of the estimated 600,000 uninsured in our community. We know there are still those who fall through the cracks with incomes so limited they find themselves choosing between mortgage payments, car payments, food and health insurance. So we have found yet another way to enhance an already successful Miami-Dade Blue program.

With $500,000 from the state, we will now be able to cover a portion of the monthly insurance premium for approximately 400 low-to-moderate-income residents under an initiative named the Health Insurance Utilization Program (HIUP).

HIUP provides assistance for individuals making a minimum of $16,000 and a maximum of $27,000 a year. This limited premium assistance will only go so far, but it is one more way Miami-Dade County is chipping away at our community’s healthcare challenges.

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Wells Fargo Advisors offers 2010 Economic and Market Outlook About 200 guests attended a lunch presentation at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club to listen to Bryan Piskorowski, Managing Director, Director of Market Analysis and Business Development Strategy and well known media consultant. Bryan Piskorowski has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and predecessor firms for more than 15 years. He makes frequent appearances on CNBC and Bloomberg television and is often quoted by all major financial publications.

Piskorowski’s presentation gave clients an outlook on the economic and market perspectives for 2010. Also

attending were financial advisors, branch managers and regional managers from Wells Fargo Advisors. The Wells Fargo stagecoach, an American icon, and an immediately recognized corporate symbol, was also present at the event.

“We wanted to give clients an overview on the economy, inflation, international markets both equity and fixed income markets and investment strategy for the remainder of 2010”, said Ramon J. Pacios, Senior Vice President and Miami Complex Manager. “Turnberry did an incredible job with this event, from the food to the setting, it was fantastic”

Wells Fargo advisors is one of the largest brokerage firms in the US with more than 15,100 financial advisors and with $1.1 trillion in client assets (as of June 30, 2010). Wells Fargo Advisors provides a large range of products and services, including Advisory services, asset management , brokerage services, estate planning strategies and retirement planning, to name a few. Wells Fargo Advisors has offices located in Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, Aventura, and Fort Lauderdale. For more information please visit wellsfargo.advisors.com

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U.S. Century Cank supports The League Against Cancer (La Liga Contra el Cancer)

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U.S. Century Bank recently hosted an evening reception for members of The League Against Cancer (La Liga Contra el Cancer). The Bank and its employees raised more than $10,000 for the cause and presented a check to the organization. The Bank’s top fundraisers also received recognition plaques during the event. More than 25 Bank employees also volunteered their time to La Liga during their annual telethon.

“This year specifically, is a difficult year for many of our community’s important causes. As a community bank headquartered in South Florida, it’s important for U.S. Century Bank employees and executives to support La Liga and we hope to do more in the coming years,” said Octavio Hernández, President and C.E.O. “We are pleased to demonstrate our support for this cause and applaud our employees who are contributing of their time and effort to La Liga,” he added.

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The League Against Cancer / Liga Contra el Cancer was founded in Miami 1975 as a community- based, not-for-profit organization providing free medical care to needy Cancer patients. More than 350 Florida physicians, who are board-certified in their specialties, volunteer their services

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‘Best butt’ exercises

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To help make a flat butt rounder, there are many exercises that can be done at home or in the gym. Keep in mind that although the exercises are important factors in the building and shaping of a pantsenhancing rear, a well-proportioned glutes area will look most impressive if body fat is kept low by following a healthy diet plan.

Lunges and Squats For building a butt that’s “curvaceous and memorable,” fitness model Tosca Reno, author of “The Eat-Clean Diet,” recommends doing walking lunges and sumo squats using dumbbells.

To perform walking lunges, stand with feet together holding a dumbbell in each hand. Then, stepping forward with the right foot, lower the body until the left knee is almost touching the floor. After returning to the starting upright position, continue the movement working each leg, alternating the lunging action while moving forward.

To peform a sumo squat with one dumbbell, stand with a wide stance, feet apart and toes pointing outward. While holding the dumbbell with both hands in a vertical position in front of hips, keep your back straight and squat down, allowing the knees to point outward. Return to the standing position and repeat.

Kickbacks and Deadlifts To develop “competition worthy glutes,” national figure competitor and fitness model Sara Morin recommends doing glute kickbacks and Romanian deadlifts.

Glute kickbacks can be done while kneeling on the floor on all fours. Start the exercise by raising your right leg with knee bent in a forward position. Next, extend your leg back until your foot is elevated above your head.

Romanian deadlifts can be done by placing a barbell in front of you on the ground. Grab the barbell with a little wider than shoulder width grip. Keeping your arms and back completely straight, use your hips to lift the bar. Once you’re standing completely straight up, lower the bar by

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Isolation Exercise To develop a rounder butt, bodybuilding champion Lee Hayward recommends pre-exhaust training—which means doing isolation exercises specifically targeting glutes directly prior to performing exercises that also recruit other areas such as hamstrings or thighs. Oneof the most effective isolation exercises Hayward suggests are glute push-ups.

To perform glute push-ups, lie on the floor with legs hip-width apart, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. From this position, push your hips up towards the ceiling, squeezing your glutes hard.

Stability Ball Exercise Using a stability ball propped up against a wall, you can peform this butt elevating exercise recommended by Olympic swimming champion Dara Torres. Lie on your back facing the ball with your butt against it, arms at sides, feet on ball, knees apart. Lift your butt, hold for a beat as you bring knees together and then lower to the starting position Step Machines According to fitness model and dance instructor Fawina Mondey, Stairmasters and treadmills placed on a high incline have been the foundation for keeping her butt firm and round. She explains benefits of completing full steps rather than short mini steps are that glutes get a better workout— and beyond “raising your cheeks” you can also elevate your heart rate, burn more calories and achieve fat loss.

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