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Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino hosts ‘Tallahassee Update’

Aventura Magazine’s Casino Night Bash raises over $10,000

BY BARI AUERBACH

acing towards a bright future was the theme of the day when Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino recently hosted an Aventura Marketing Council and Hallandale Beach Chamber breakfast meeting featuring a “Tallahassee Update” presented by Florida State Representatives Joe Gibbons and Jeanette Nuñez. During the winning business- building event, Gulfstream Park President Tim Ritvo also shared exciting expansion plans designed to continue maximizing the guest experience while providing world-class thoroughbred racing and gaming entertainment. AMC Chair Cliff Schulman of Weiss, Serota, Helfman and Hallandale Beach Chairman Mike Long of the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach, welcomed hundreds of business and community leaders gathered at Gulfstream Park along with Ritvo, who also serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Stronach Group, Gulfstream’s parent company. “Gulfstream Park and The Stronach Group are committed to finding ways to upgrade our state-of-the-art facility and making customer service a priority," Ritvo said. "We want to offer the community a complete family entertainment package that will be ‘destination Gulfstream.’”

Aventura Comm. Michael Stern and David Bloom, Stern Bloom Media; Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat; Amit Bloom, Stern Bloom Media

FL Rep. Joe Gibbons; Jan Hansen, Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino; FL Rep. Jeanette Nuñez; Michael Fucheck, Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino / The Stronach Group

Beyond all the excitement of championship horses, world-class jockeys and a winter racing schedule featuring the $1,000,000 Florida Derby, Sunshine Millions Series and $500,000 Donn Handicap, Gulfstream is racing toward an even brighter future with major expansion plans. Coming attractions include a condominium, lavish hotel accommodations, an enlarged grandstand, spectacular new casino, additional parking and a monumental 150- foot tall bronze Pegasus statue gracing an elaborate theater complex. Additional stores, restaurants and entertainment activities are also on the horizon for the Village at Gulfstream Park. Racing ahead to the “Tallahassee Update,” almost 200 businesspeople in the audience learned Rep. Gibbons is Aventura Marketing Council and Hallandale Beach Chamber the Democratic Ranking Member of the Appropriamembers filled the Sport of Kings room

tions Committee, Democratic Ranking Member of the Health Innovation Subcommittee, and serves on several other committees including Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee, Economic Affairs Committee, Health & Human Services Committee, Joint Legislative Budget Commission and the Select Committee on Gaming. Rep. Nuñez is Chair of the Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee, Vice Chair of the Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee and also serves on committees addressing transportation, highway safety and economic development goals. Reporting good news, they explained the Florida Legislature passed a “fiscally responsible” budget promoting financially sound investments in the state’s future without raising taxes on Florida’s families or businesses. The budget prioritizes education and inSee GULFSTREAM PARK, page 4 Photography by Andrew Goldstein

AVENTURA Magazine’s 15th Anniversary Casino Night Celebration held on September 25th featured special guest, Miami HEAT Point Guard Mario Chalmers at Sport of Kings at Gulfstream Park. Over 250 people joined Chalmers for this charity event which raised over $10,000 for his foundation that creates and supports community-based programs encouraging the positive development of youth through sports and education, as well as funding initiatives for breast cancer research and treatment. Raising funds for women with breast cancer has been important to Mario ever since a dear childhood friend’s mother passed away from the disease a number of years ago. Throughout the evening, guests tried See AVENTURA MAGAZINE page 4

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Wandering & Pondering The Widow

She was widowed two months ago though she hadn’t even met the first wife when her husband was killed in an auto until they were divorced a few years before. accident. He had two married sisters that made it She doesn’t know how to be a widow. clear that their brother had marIt had been a second marriage ried beneath him. After all, that had lasted for five years. Marriage #1 had a masters, He had two young daughters while #2 only graduated from and she had been excited about school with a simple degree. putting together a combined When he died in the crash it family. It didn’t work out as she took the daughters two weeks hoped. to move out and move in with The daughters didn’t like DAN PALMER their mother. She visited her sharing their father. They mother-in-law who made it evoked situations that forced him to make decisions that didn’t need plain that she had lost a son of 38 and she her advice. Ones that put her on the out- had only had the husband for five years side of the discussions and did it every and to please leave her alone. The sisters time they could. When in front of their refused to talk to her stating through father they were sweet, otherwise they their husbands that they had just lost a dear brother and would she please leave pretty much ignored her. They visited the mother-in-law at least them alone. She has been widowed for two months once a month and that was a mess since the mother-in-law was convinced that she and doesn’t feel that she is acting propercaused the first marriage to fail even ly.

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Give Back with the “Pink Power” Treatment at Acqualina Spa by ESPA In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Acqualina Spa by ESPA is raising funds and awareness with its "Pink Power" treatment, which includes a 50minute ESPA Swedish Massage with ESPA Pink Hair and Scalp Mud treatment for $155 plus 20% gratuity. Best of all -- it includes a complimentary full-size 6oz ESPA Pink Hair and Scalp Mud, valued at $69, for the first twenty people who book the treatment. For every "Pink Power" treatment pur-

chased, Acqualina will donate $10 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in support of breast cancer research. Spa staff will serve guests pink floral iced tea and rose-infused cookies and wear pink ribbons on their uniforms throughout the month of October. The “Pink Power” Treatment is available through October 31st. For more information, call Spa Reception at (877) 250-6233.

GULFSTREAM PARK, from front page frastructure by increasing funding in critical economic areas while providing tax breaks for small businesses. Highlights for the community include: over $1 billion in additional funding for public schools; $300 million for state universities; pay increases for teachers, state workers and law enforcement officers; additional funding for senior centers and programs; manufacturing tax breaks supporting economic growth and job creation; and $2.8 billion set aside in reserves to help keep Florida in good fiscal standing. The Legislature also implemented the new $880 million Everglades Restoration Plan; agreed on a Citizens Property Insurance measure aiming to limit rate and assessment increases; and expanded early

voting hours, days and locations. Bills were passed banning texting and driving; authorizing judges to electronically sign arrest warrants to speed up state and local law enforcement responses; and the Legislature also supported the Cancer Treatment Fairness Act, which will help cancer patients afford chemotherapies and facilitate better outcomes. Before the meeting reached the finish line, everyone was encouraged to obtain more legislation information by contacting Rep. Gibbons (phone: 954-893-5006) and Rep. Nuñez (phone: 305-227-7630) - and invited to come back with colleagues, friends and family members always welcome to experience the Gulfstream Park winning streak!

AVENTURA MAGAZINE, from front page their hand at roulette, blackjack, poker and craps while enjoying a fabulous dinner, and cocktails courtesy of Premier Beverage. Guests applauded Michael Stern and Amit and David Bloom, partners at Stern Bloom Media and publishers of AVENTURA Magazine, on the momentous 15year milestone. Founded in 1998, AVENTURA Magazine has established itself within the region as the source for thought-provoking and entertaining editorial, exciting layouts, and high visibility for advertisers. The upscale glossy publication (and its interactive digital version available at the App store for iPad) has readers laughing, clues them in on trends in dining, fashion and fun, and features the hottest celebrities, local notables and businesses. The magazine featured President Bill Clinton on the March/April 2001 cover and has since portrayed prominent celebrities including George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio,

Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Kate Winslet, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Jennifer Lopez. Highlights of the evening included welcome speeches by Stern and Chalmers. In addition, there was a fabulous live auction raising money, for the Mario Chalmers Foundation, featuring an extraordinary Miami HEAT experience won by Zach Hoffman, Founder & CEO of Exults Internet Marketing; a premium concert and theater package courtesy of SitInMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel & Concierge Services, won by Ken Hendel, owner of Gallery Art and a Custom Car Wrap, courtesy of MetroSigns, won by Ralph Jorge of Specialty Automotive Treatments. AVENTURA Magazine also raffled off an array of magnificent luxury items. All proceeds from the event benefited the Mario V. Chalmers Foundation. For more information, visit www.aventuramagazine.com; www.sternbloom.com; or www.Facebook.com/AventuraMagazine.

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Around Town in Aventura Aventura Marketing Council's youngest member networks through Europe Four year-old Ben Cohen, son of Yoav and Izabella, has learned exceptionally early how to network and build business relationships. Currently travelling in Europe, Ben is handing out his business cards to the people he meets and is collecting their business cards for future networking. Last year, Ben was one of the Aventura Marketing Council's "Friends of the Young Stars" as part of their 3rd annual AT&T YOUNG STARS SHOWCASE presented by Northwestern Mutual/Laser Financial Group, and this year, he has signed up again. His father Yoav said, "We are so proud of Ben....he loves to participate in business meetings and has learned very early how important it is to 'give back' to his community."

Sicilian Oven hosts Aventura Young Professionals Luncheon Cristina Lador, Sicilian Oven; Door prize winner Hope Berman, Berman Chiropractic Center; AYP Chairman Andrew Waxman, Mercantil Commercebank

Aventura Marketing Council members enjoy networking over lunch

Aventura Marketing Council Officer of the Month Susan Castonguay, Helene Kafka and Marisa Marguiles, Melnick, Lilienfeld & Castonguay, CPA's

Pedro Alvarez, All Florida Pest Control & Fertilization; Debra Lavoie, Byron Suarez, Stephanie DeThomas, Williams Island POA; Carrie Barroll, Aventura Blog / Nataron Enterprises

Max Fleischer, Send Out Cards; Laura Botero, Safra National Bank of New York; Scott Shear, Wells Fargo Advisors

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Lincoln, Grant and the Jews

Bob Diamond HISTORICALLY YOURS In December 1862, in the Civil War, General Ulysses S. Grant, in charge of the Western territory, initiated the most sweeping anti-Semitic regulation in all of American History. He issued General Order No. 11, “which expelled all Jews from Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi, within 24 hours and any Jews remaining will be arrested.” Although only a tiny handful of cotton traders were Jewish (Grant could not name a single violator), anti-Semitism flourished, as Grant wrongfully blamed the Jews for the “raging black market in Southern cotton.” At War’s beginning, the Union navy blockaded the South, preventing them shipping their cotton to foreign ports. Grant had authority to issue trade licenses in his area. Several of Grant’s officers obtained a permit, traveled South by boat, purchased cotton, sold it North, acquiring great wealth. Leading historians trace Grant’s Order to his father, Jesse, a cunning businessman, who denigrated his

son for his past financial failures. Jesse decided to obtain a cotton permit from his son. On his way, he stopped in Cincinnati and convinced the Mack brothers (who were Jewish) to invest in his cotton venture. To his credit, Grant turned down his father, however, unable to express his rage against his father, he took it out on the Jews with his infamous Order. In Paducah, Kentucky, “Union officers gave the town’s 30 Jewish families-all longterm residents- none of them speculators – with several families having sons in the Union Army- 24 hours to leave.” Paducah’s resident Cesar Kaskel took the first train to Washington and dispatched a telegram to President Lincoln pleading for a meeting. Kaskel met with Lincoln, who knew little or nothing of Grant’s Order. Kaskel described Grant’s Order as an “outrage against humanity.” Kaskel had the foresight to bring documents with him, signed by leading Paducah citizens and military authorities, as proof of their good citizenship and loyalty to the Union. Lincoln read the documents, made a heart-warming Biblical reference to Father Abraham protecting the children of Israel and revoked Grant’s Order. Lincoln became world-wide hero to Jews. Grant later claimed that he had signed the document without reading it.

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Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING “The dog ate my homework”, “The bus was late”, “The computer was down”, “The check is in the mail”, and “It’s not you it’s me”, are just a few of the most commonly used excuses. An excuse is an attempt to lessen the blame attached to something. It is an attempt to obtain an exemption and to be “let off the hook” for a certain behavior or lack of behavior. It is an attempt to be released from a duty or obligation. It is a reason put forth to justify a fault or an offense. It is a pseudo explanation. It is, sort of, an apology. It usually seeks forgiveness. We make excuses for many of our own behaviors in life. The only time you might be justifiably upset and have regrets is if you knew better but still did not make the right choice. We also make excuses for the bad behavior of others. When you are the

victim of bad behavior you can decide whether or not you will accept and overlook the behavior or pardon the offender. Some actions and behaviors are inexcusable. They are truly indefensible and unforgivable. There are some instances when you should not, under any circumstances, accept an apology or rationalize the bad behavior. Physical abuse is on the top of that list. Remember, violence escalates and can hurt you or even kill you. Be sure to let go of any guilt you might have for having done something or not having done something. Guilt can be very selfdestructive. It may force you to blame others. It may prompt you to punish yourself for imagined faults or omissions. Sometimes, you should make excuses to yourself for your own behavior because at the time you did not have any other options or you were ignorant of the options. You did the best you could under the circumstances. You need to forgive yourself. You need to be less judgmental and more tolerant of yourself. Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 3 0 5 - 7 8 8 - 4 8 6 4 , Psychotherapy.a2z@gmail.com

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Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino hosts ‘Tallahassee Update’

Ben Launerts, Parksman Parking catches up with Laura Fermin and Jordan Laser, Northwestern Mutual / Laser Financial Group

Alisa Bert, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center (R) presents sponsorship plaque to Jan Hansen, Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino

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Keeping things crystal clear What the new Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department Multi-year Capital Improvement Plan means to you BY JENNIFER MESSEMER Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department

Hallandale Beach Chairman Mike Long, Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach and Patricia Genetti, President / CEO, Hallandale Beach Chamber

Jordan Laser and Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup

Dan Palmer, Aventura News and Jeff Levinson, Coconut Grove Bank

Rebeca Reiner, EWM Realtors and Hallandale Beach Vice Mayor Alex Lewy

Andy Lewis, Eisinger Brown Lewis and Kevin Shacter, Northern Trust

Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor Isaac Aelion and The Hon. Lew Thaler

AMC Chairman Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman

Dennis Porter, Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino Photography by Andrew Goldstein

Living in South Florida, we’re surrounded by water, but only a limited amount is drinkable.The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) staff works around the clock to deliver high-quality drinking water that meets or exceeds local, state and federal requirements, as well as the reliable sewer services you use every day. Just as cars, roads, bridges and even your body wear down due to age and stress, so do the more than 14,000 miles of underground pipes and treatment plants currently in use in Miami-Dade County. Since there are some pipes as old as 80 years still in service, WASD is embarking on a Multi-year Capital Improvement Plan to enhance and upgrade our infrastructure, which will result in improved service for decades to come, including improved firefighting capacity, environmental improvements, economic growth and increased capacity. This 15- to 20-year project will cost $12.6 billion. Consequently, starting Oct. 1 there will be an eight percent rate increase. But keep in mind that the average residential customer willsee their bill rise but $3.36 a month. So, essentially for pennies for a day, Miami-Dade County residents will be making an investment in the infrastructure that serves more than 2.3 million of them on a daily basis, in addition to thousands of visitors and tourists. To put things in perspective consider this: Miami-Dade County has the largest water and sewer utility in the Southeastern United States. Yet even with the rate increase, WASD’s rates will remain among thelowest in the state and the country. Improvements to Miami-Dade County’s pipes and treatment plants are going to take time, and they are going to take money. But simply put, we’re investing in the future because our water is worth it.

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Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino hosts ‘Tallahassee Update’

Zoe Masterson, Aventura Diner and Vice Provost Steven Moll, Florida International University, Biscayne Bay Campus

Sydney Sandoval, Restoration USA and Aventura Comm. Howard Weinberg, Association Law Group

Marc Hurwitz, Crossroads Investigations and Liz Becker, Enhanced NLP Training

Lance Detotto, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort and Julie Zepnick, Vitas Innovative Hospice Care

Aventura Marketing Council presents Aventura Police Officer of the Month Award (L to R): Aventura Comm. Howard Weinberg; Ofc. of the Month Daniel Marti; Aventura Vice Mayor Michael Stern; Chief Steve Steinberg, Aventura Police; Claudio Stivelman, S2 Development

Dr. Wilbert ‘Tee’ Holloway, AT&T / Miami-Dade School Board; Town of Golden Beach Mayor Glenn Singer; New Chairman’s Roundtable member: Shari Post, SoBlo; Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup; Hallandale Beach Vice Mayor Alex Lewy; Dr. Martin Karp, Miami-Dade School Board

New general members: Sherley Haratz and Vivianna Stubbe, Haratz & Stubbe; Zoe Masterson, Aventura Diner

New general members: Yoni Dahan, World Class Realty; Diana Constantine, Prestige Club; Julie Zepnick and Marcia Rami, Vitas Innovative Hospice Care; Isaac Abuhav, World Class Realty

New general members: Joyce Davis, Pearl Girlz; Margie Blasberg, JP Morgan Chase

Edward Walsh, Macy’s; Oscar Llorente, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Carole Pumpian, CPumpianPR Photography by Andrew Goldstein

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CITYY OFF AVENTURA A FOUNDERS DAY: THE GREENER CITY OF EXCELLENCE Spend the afternoon celebrating the founding of Aventura, The Greener City of Excellence with your friends, family and neighbors on Sunday, November 3rd. This year, Miami-Dade County will be on hand to encourage and promote the greener lifestyle in the City of Aventura by implementing the following: • Exchange Program: Exchange old shower heads and incandescent light bulbs for energy efficient models compliments of Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer; • Water Conservation: Miami-Dade County will provide workshops throughout the day; • Vegetable Gardening: Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, and bring home free plants courtesy of the Miami-Dade County Extension Service; and • Recyclable Craft Stations: Create takehome art made from recycled materials. The community stage will light up with live entertainment throughout the afternoon including: performances from NBC’s hit show “THE VOICE” season 3’s Jocelyn Rivera and

Do you or someone you know have Rosacea? FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 18 years or older that suffer from Rosacea “Redness on forehead, cheeks, and nose with acne type lesions on your face” to participate in a four [4] study-visit clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation. Qualified participants will receive: • Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist. • Investigational Study Medication or placebo at no cost. • Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $200.00.

Michaela Paige; The City’s very own talent competition, Aventura STAR, will showcase its finalists; The Community Recreation Center will present activity demonstrations; Team Nutrition will promote a healthier lifestyle for children with an interactive presentation; and don’t miss the hilarious “Not So Newlywed Show” starring Aventura couples. Field games, rock climbing, trampoline bungee jumping, putt-putt golf, giant inflatables, a photo booth, Toddler Town, face painting, hair styling and food trucks will all be present. For more information, contact the Aventura Community Services Department at 305-4668930 or visit cityofaventura.com/foundersday.

FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus presents the Prestige Cultural Series 2013-2014 Season Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus is partnering with FIU’s School of Music for the fifth year to present a variety of gourmet dining and musical events sure to please all audiences. The Prestige Cultural Series will include a live cooking demonstration and a wine adventure. On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. “American Harvest,” a gourmet wine and food dining experience will be held at FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 3000 N.E. 151st St., North Miami. Chef Michael Moran, Culinary Coordinator for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, will perform a live cooking demonstration with flaming desserts. The Prestige Cultural Series, is one of the first events in FIU’s new state-of-the-art Restaurant Management Lab. This year’s events include live performances by FIU School of Music’s most talented performers from the Opera Workshop and Music Theater Workshop. The Prestige Cultural Series hosts additional gourmet wine and food events featuring a “Kurt Weil Cabaret Performance” November 22, “Mystery Theater” March 5, 2014, “Raise a Glass,” a Wine Adventure April 1, 2014, and “Give My Regards to Broadway” February 1, 2014. Tickets are $45 dollars for dining events and $10 for the

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¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce Rosacea? FXM Research en Miramar está buscando hombres y mujeres de 18 años de edad o más que padecen de Rosacea “Enrojecimiento en la frente, mejillas, y nariz con lesiones similares al acné”, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de cuatro [4] visitas. No se requiere Seguro Médico para su participación en el estudio. Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado. • Los medicamentos del estudio bajo investigación o placebo sin costo alguno. • Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $200.00. For more information please call:

Para más información por favor llame al:

(954) 430-1097 Francisco Flores, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist FXM Research Miramar

FXM Research Miramar 3000 SW 148th Ave. Suite 216 Miramar, FL 33027

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Do you or someone you know have Tinea Pedis/Athlete’s Foot? FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 18 years or older that suffer from Tinea Pedis “Redness, Itchiness, Maceration, Erosion, and/or Scaling areas in between your toes” to participate in a three [3] study-visit clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation. Qualified participants will receive: • Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist. • Investigational Study Medication or placebo at no cost. • Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $150.00.

February 1st event. Net proceeds benefit the BBC Excellence Fund and FIU’s School of Music. Sponsored by the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour Village, the Town of Golden Beach, US Century Bank, Dr. Jules Oaklander, The Honorable and Mrs. Billy Joel, The Honorable and Mrs. Bob Diamond, The George and Ida Mestel Foundation, Herbert Gruber and Donna Lee, Sandra Lansing, Jan and Harold Solomon. “We are thrilled to partner again with our community sponsors to present the Prestige Cultural Series,” said Steven V. Moll, Vice Provost of BBC. For more information about the series and to purchase tickets, contact Herline Emmanuel at 305-919-5700 or email hemmanue@fiu.edu. For more information about FIU’s School of Music, visit Livethearts.com for a calendar of events.

¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce Hongos Entre Los Dedos De Sus Pies/Pie De Atleta? FXM Research en Miramar está buscando a hombres y mujeres de 18 años o más de edad que padecen de Hongos Entre Los Dedos De Sus Pies “Enrojecimiento, Picazón, Humedad, Erosiones, y/o áreas de Descamación entre los dedos de los pies”, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de tres [3] visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio. Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado. • Los medicamentos bajo investigación o placebo sin costo alguno. • Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $150.00. For more information please call:

Para más información por favor llame al:

(954) 430-1097 Francisco Flores, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist FXM Research Miramar

FXM Research Miramar 3000 SW 148th Ave. Suite 216 Miramar, FL 33027

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Marco Polo Beach Resort Recognized as One of Ramada Brand’s Best Sunny Isles, Florida (September 25th, 2013) – The Ramada Plaza Marco Polo Beach Resort at 19201 Collins Ave today announced that it has been given “The Best of 2013” award by Ramada Worldwide, ranking it among the top five percent of the brand’s portfolio in the U.S. and Canada. To be eligible for the award, the hotel had to distinguish itself as a leader amongst the brand throughout the year, setting itself apart by demonstrating outstanding performance in areas including customer service, revenue generation and overall quality. “It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Ramada Plaza Marco Polo Beach Resort and its staff on this recognition of excellence,” said Mark Young, brand senior vice president of Ramada Worldwide. “This award symbolizes their commitment to providing guests with exceptional service and extraordinary accommodations, which not only speaks volumes about their dedication to the quality of their hotel, but also to that of the greater Ramada brand.” The Ramada Plaza Marco Polo Beach Resort is a 240-room hotel offering a Beach Front location in the city as well as restaurant, TNT Lounge for Dinner and Cocktails, pool, fitness center and almost 17,000 sqf. of meeting space, including a 6,700 sqf. Ballroom. Rooms feature 37” Flat screen LCD TV, Coffee maker, In Room Safe, small refrigerator, microwave and toaster. “This is a great honor for our hotel and a testament to the hard work and determination of our wonderful staff,” said Pablo Martinez, the hotel’s Operations Manager. Aboutt Ramada Part of Wyndham Hotel Group, Ramada Worldwide, is a global brand of nearly 840 midscale and upscale hotels that offer the opportunity to earn and redeem points through Wyndham Rewards®, the brand’s guest loyalty program. Travelers can join the free program at www.wyndhamrewards.com. Select properties feature on-site restaurants, lounges, fitness center, meeting and banquet facilities and business centers. Each Ramada hotel is independently owned and operated, except for certain Ramada hotels outside of the U.S. which are managed by an affiliate. Ramada Worldwide is a subsidiary of Wyndham Hotel Group and parent company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN). Reservations and information are available by visiting www.ramada.com. Wyndham Hotel Group is the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,410 hotels and over 635,100 rooms in 67 countries under 15 hotel brands. Additional information is available at www.wyndhamworldwide.com. For more information about hotel franchising opportunities visit www.whgdevelopment.com.

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‘Protect and defend’ with martial arts expert Yoni Dahan BY BARI AUERBACH

Even with all the security gates in Aventura, acquiring self-defense skills can be especially reassuring. Now, thanks to Yoni Dahan, a Master in Sport Education and Self Defense as well as an expert civilian police instructor, people of all ages are learning how to “protect and defend” with the added bonus of improving their overall fitness level. Dahan is now offering group and private classes for adults and children at Moti Horenstein’s Hisardut Krav Maga (MHKA) in North Miami Beach, where students learn the reality-based Israeli self-defense system developed by world champion and nine degree black belt Hanshi Moti Horenstein. Dahan’s long list of accomplishments includes receiving the titles of International Ambassador and International Instructor of the Year 2012 and 2013 bestowed by the World Head of Family Sokeship Council Hall of Fame, the most elite and prestigious grandmasters council in the world. After beginning his martial arts training in Europe when he was just 10-years-old, Dahan went on to develop a strong base in traditional martial arts, and then focused on learning Hisardut Krav Maga. Today, he is the international representative for the organization, spreading Hisardut Krav Maga throughout the world. He has also created a Krav Maga DVD available on Amazon.com this fall 2013. When he’s not in the dojo, Dahan can often be found sharing his knowledge and

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tactical knife skills with state and local law enforcement agencies or welcoming new members at MHKA - linking the world's most effective martial arts styles together with the energy of the mind, body, and spirit leading to personal development and wellbeing. Dahan explains, “The MHKA teaching method focuses on practical techniques that work in real life and help ensure our students’ safety.” MHKA has been ranked “among the top martial arts academies in the nation” by Nicholas Cokinos, President of Educational Funding Company; and the academy’s competitors are regarded as some of the best full contact fighters in the world. For more information, phone: 305-935-1855 or visit mhka.com.

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Range Rover Sport has aluminum structure, latest technology Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS I recently journeyed to San Francisco to attend the North American press launch of the new and much-anticipated 2014 Range Rover Sport, the smaller and less expensive member of the Range Rover family. After a 300-mile ride and drive along some very dicey highways in the Santa Cruz Mountains and a subsequent very challenging 15-mile off-road course, I came away with a growing appreciation for this new vehicle. Range Rover executives attending the event told me this new Sport is the fastest, mostagile and responsive Land Rover ever made and, with its all-new high-strength aluminum structure, it weighs about 800 pounds less than the last model. That weight loss allows the vehicle to deliver better agility and performance, improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. The new Sport was developed right alongside the 2013 Range Rover, so it

delivers the same on-road dynamics, as well as the fabled Land Rover all-terrain capability. The technologically advanced Sport resembles earlier Range Rover models, but has an assertive, muscular exterior, a luxurious interior and practical flexibility. Featuring Land Rover’s breakthrough suspension design and innovative dynamic chassis technologies, the Sport has all-new aluminum unibody architecture (the previous generation had an integrated steel body-frame mounted on a full frame chassis). The resulting weight reduction enables better performance and handling, and a nice blend of comfort and luxury. Under the hood, there’s a choice of 340 hp supercharged V-6 or a 510 hp supercharged V8. I drove both versions and I personally preferred the smaller engine option, though I recognize that there are off-road and highway situations when that extra power and torque come in handy. The engines are mated to a standard eight-speed automatic ZF transmission and there’s a choice of transfer cases — single speed Torsen or two-speed locking with low range. As you might expect in a Range Rover, the new Sport has a beautifully crafted, luxurious interior and there also is a new wrin-

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kle — a 5+2 third-row seating option for occasional use. The seats are fine for the kids, but they’re not going to be acceptable to full-size adults. The new Sport comes with the latest advanced electronic driver assistance technologies, including standard Intelligent Stop/Start to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. There’s also the available new fully automatic Terrain Response 2 system that is amazing in its ability to handle the most challenging byways. Four models of the 2014 Range Rover

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Take good care at Women’s Health Rx BY DEA M. RUSHING

dyspareunia, is also a fairly common issue and is frequently, but not always, related to vaginal dryness. Like vaginal dryness there are very effective treatments for dyspareunia related to peri- and postmenopausal changes. However, painful sexual intercourse can be a symptom of much more serious health issues like infections, endometriosis or pelvic masses. For women’s overall health status and quality of life, painful sexual intercourse should not be ignored, say the center’s experts.

Physician Assistant Women’s Health Rx is a comfortable, safe non-obstetrics environment that is specifically focused on women’s gynecologic health. Services include cervical cancer prevention, menopausal symptom management, contraception, breast health, urinary incontinence management and genetic cancer screenings. The goal at Women’s Health Rx is to educate patients about their gynecologic health and empower them so they can avoid preventable illness and have an improved quality of life. Let’s face it – women are not generally enthusiastic about Pap testing and gynecology exams. The Women’s Health Rx team recognizes that women are often worried about being uncomfortable or embarrassed about an issue. You may believe that there is no treatment for a particular problem or may be scared about a possible diagnosis. These concerns may have kept you from discussing important issues with your gynecologist or from seeing a gynecologist at all. The problem is – you could be missing critical opportunities to prevent serious illness. Or you may be living with irritating, sometimes even debilitating symptoms that are affecting your quality of life. There are prevention strategies and treatments available that can help you live a better, happier life. Cervical cancer prevention Cervical cancer has been found to be a largely preventable disease. The single most important aspect of cervical cancer prevention is regular Pap testing, which can detect abnormal cells before they become cancerous. In the event that abnormal cells are found on a Pap test, there are effective treatments that can prevent those cells from becoming cancer. Additionally, there are two vaccines currently available to protect females against the HPV types that are most likely to cause cancer. The center’s specialists remind women that routine Pap testing is one of the most pow-

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You’ll want to go back again and again to Port of Call BY LEVI MEYER

My wife Lauren and I like to think of ourselves as “foodies” and when we stumble upon an incredible dining experience, we like to share it with the world. If you haven’t already heard, Chef Ben Huselton, who was awarded 2013 “Best Chef America,” has joined together with one of New York’s most famous sushi artists, Kevin Z, to open a new restaurant in The Village at Gulfstream Park. Port of Call: Modern American Cuisine, better known as POC, is a fusion restaurant that brings together modern American cuisine and exquisite sushi creations, with a fun tapas style theme. Feeling adventurous, we left our dining fate up to our server and played a game of Culinary Roulette. She asked a few questions about preference and allergies and proceeded to hand select some personal favorites from the menu. Admittedly, I am not too adventurous when it comes to my drink, so I ordered single malt, of which they had a vast collection from which to choose. My wife, less picky in this subject, had the bartender whip up a fruity concoction in a martini glass, and all was well in the world. After a few sips and a little conversation, the food began to arrive and the presentation was show stopping.

Our server brought us two soups – one of them was a cold tomato gazpacho, split down the middle with red and yellow tomato to form a Ying Yang shape in the bowl. The lobster bisque, presented in an incredibly unique fashion, was served with the lobster alone in an empty bowl and the bisque was poured over the top at your table (whoa!). For appetizers, we were served a Watermelon Asparagus & Mozzarella Salad and Foie Gras on a bed of Jameson flavored Shredded Pear. The salad was artfully displayed and very refreshing, while the Foie Gras was surprisingly salty sweet. We were sufficiently teased and eager to see what was in store for our main course. Queue the Glazed Beef Short Ribs with Whipped Carrots! Having my best table manners in mind, I reached for my fork and knife, only to discover that a knife would not be necessary. The meat was so tender you could have pulled it apart with a spoon! Definitely among the top five short ribs I’ve ever had. Needless to say, manners went out the window as I cleaned the plate with my bread. I was so engulfed with my short ribs, that I barely stopped to make note of my wife’s gorgeous sushi platter that was so well presented that it could have (and probably has) won an award. We were stuffed, but decided to wait

around long enough to let our food settle so we could see what dessert masterpieces were in store for us. What? You didn’t think we would skip dessert, did you? I could go on and on describing dessert, but instead, you will just have to trust me when I tell you to order the Deconstructed Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Ice Cream and Spicy Pecans. You might also want to get the homemade Mango, Watermelon and Mojito sorbet assortment. As we waddled to the car, we were already planning our next visits (yes, visits – plural). We want to make sure we go for POC’s $39 weekend brunch as well as the weekday “order guaranteed in 15 minutes” lunch. We look forward to going back and we encourage everyone to go check it out. The staff was friendly, the location is perfect, the price is reasonable and the food is incredible. What more can you ask for? Port Of Call: Modern American Cuisine is located at Village at Gulfstream Park, 600 Silks Run, Suite 1210, Hallandale, Fl 33009. Tel: 954-391-7229. For more information, visit www.pocrestaurants.com. Levi Meyer is a South Florida real estate agent at Fortune International Realty. He is a third generation Miami native with a passion for all things in South Florida. He can be contacted via his website at www.lev-

Levi Meyer and Lauren meet “The Creator,” Chef Kevin Z (center).

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Shop til you drop! Kesher to host Annual Shopping Boutique Kesher, an independent non-profit school serving children with learning disabilities and special needs, will be hosting its Annual Holiday Boutique on Thursday, October 24th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The public is invited to shop for holiday gifts from approximately two dozen vendors selling jewelry, ladies and children’s apparel, handbags, home accessories, stationery and personalized gifts. All proceeds will benefit the organization, a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization

housed in local Jewish day schools. Most major credit cards, cash and local personal checks will be accepted. Now in its eleventh year, the event will once again, be held in the Scheck Family Gymnasium at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center, Sanford L. Ziff Campus, located at 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach. Parking is free. For more information, contact Ilene Weinkle at 305-792-7060 or iweinkle@ kesherld.com.

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Every Sunday, players 55 and older who earn 10 points will have a chance to win $200 cash. On Mondays, football lovers have a chance to win $500 cash if entry is drawn from the winning team’s barrel. Also on Mondays, guests can insert their card into any slot machine for a chance to win 10,000 Krewe Club points in the Psycho Points Hot Seat. Every Wednesday, guests will have a chance to win $500 in the Cauldron of Cash Hot Seat. Thursdays earn 50 points to collect Halloween plush toys and a chance to peel and win ones share of $25K! And, on Fridays earn 20 points for a chance to win up to $1,000 in the Zombie Apocalypse Virtual Game. Guests can also enjoy the weekend buffets at The French Quarter Restaurant or quick bites at any other dining venue located throughout the casino. Enjoy weekly entertainment including Tribute Bands on Friday nights, and additional performers on weekends. On October

30th get into the Halloween spirit with the Halloween costume contest for a chance to win up to $500 cash. Whether it’s slots, poker, promotions, restaurants or entertainment, everyone is a winner and it’s always a Party at Mardi Gras Casino! Mardi Gras Casino is located at 831 North Federal Highway on the corner of US-1 and Pembroke Road. The casino offers over 70,000 square feet of casino excitement featuring 1,100 Las Vegas-style slot machines, including new-linked Progressive slots, video roulette and blackjack, and Vegas-Star Roulette; 30 action-packed poker tables; simulcast and greyhound racing; and various dining options. For more information, call 954-924-3200 or visit www.mardigrascasinofl.com. Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mardi grascasino or follow on twitter at http://www/twitter.com/MardiGrasFl.

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The Point’s ‘Fashion for a Cause’: Your ticket to help fight breast cancer BY BARI AUERBACH

Tickets are virtually “flying off the runway” for the gala Nov. 7 Fashion for a Cause luncheon planned by The Point of Aventura Resident Club featuring fashions by Bloomingdale’s Aventura. But before the benevolent “project runway” at Beth Torah benefitting The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation and Memorial Breast Cancer Center wows even the most stylish fashionistas, there’s still time to get your ticket to help fight breast cancer. In recognition of Breast Cancer Month observed in October, The Point of Aventura’s series of festive philanthropic events prior to the Fashion for a Cause luncheon include the Oct. 24 “Cooking for a Cause” culinary experience at Aventura’s great family-style Luca Bella Italian restaurant from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event will benefit Memorial Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Services. On Oct. 3, The Point also planned a fun and informative “Pink Tea” sponsored by Luca Bella. Guests invited to “wear a bit of pink” sipped tea and indulged in delicious appetizers and tempting Michy’s cupcakes while health professionals from Memorial Breast Cancer Center lectured and answered questions about women’s breast health. Another stylish event on Oct. 8 at Luca Bella featured a wine pairing dinner featuring renowned Sommelier Estella

Cellini of Stacole wines. Keeping the momentous momentum going on Nov. 7, the Fashion for a Cause luncheon at Beth Torah will be hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Local 10 News anchor and reporter Neki Mohan. Guest speakers will be Dr. Alejandra Perez, Director, Memorial Breast Cancer Center; and Dr. Peter Eisenberg, Radiologist, Memorial Women’s Imaging Center. The fabulous fashion show will showcase “trending now” fall fashions presented by Bloomindale’s Aventura as well as a live and silent auction and raffle. Just some of the sensational prizes will be a $1,000 Neiman Marcus shopping spree, an Eastern Caribbean Celebrity Cruise, an African Safari, Total Wine Tasting, and Luca Bella Wine Pairing, Tasting Dinner. “The Point of Aventura is a very philanthropic, private residential community, where residents have united as a community to support this worthy cause and help fight breast cancer,” explains Michele Bonarigo, Spa Director/The Point of Aventura. “We’re encouraging neighborhood communities and businesses to lend their support by attending the November 7 Fashion for a Cause event.” For more information about tax deductible Fashion for a Cause tickets, phone: Liz Ramallo at The Point of Aventura (305)725-8675 or visit fashionforacause. ticketbud.com/breastcancer.

Pet Community Fundraising Event at East Greynold’s Dog Park WHAT: Bow-Wow Bonanza WHO: Christine Snelgrove Coordinator WHEN: Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm WHERE: East Greynold’s Dog Park 16700 Biscayne Boulevard North Miami Beach 33160 About Bow-Wow Bonanza: A community effort to increase involvement and raise awareness of animal overpopulation, bite prevention, dog park safety, and more while having family fun. All attending/participating shelters and organizations will have funds donated to them. Events at Bow-Wow Bonanza: North Miami Beach Police Department K-9 Unit Demonstrations, Agility Arena, Best Dressed Contest, Obedience Contest, Best Trick Contest, Kissing Booth, Games, Food Trucks, Vendors, On-Site Adoptions, On-Site Micro chipping, On-Site Bathing and Grooming, and Designated areas where you can play with your best friend off leash. First 100 attendees receive a free goodie bag. About Miami-Dade County East Greynold’s Dog Park Rated the #1 Dog park by the New Times

Best of Miami 2013. “The Northeast Regional Dog Park at East Greynold’s Park, very popular among dog owners in the area, is 1.76 acres and is divided into two sections, one for small dogs and another for larger dogs. The two sections feature fencing, landscaping, walkways, shade structures, site furniture, hosing stations, water fountains for both pets and owners, and “Mutt Mitts” or bag dispensers and waste baskets so owners can pick up after their dog.” Bow-Wow Bonanza Sponsors: Pet Junction, K-Nine Connections, Ruthie’s Paws, Bauser’s Bandanas, Costco, Mary’s Lb, Whole Foods Market, Business Network International (BNI), Rio’s Pet Spa and Boarding, City of North Miami Beach, Insurance Planners Group (iPG), Eco Deco Pet Hospital, Ocean Cadillac, Arch Creek Animal Clinic, American Humane Association, Adopt-A-Stray, Printing Planet, Don Quixote Antiques, Rhythm City Productions, Daycare Obedience and Grooming (D.O.G.), Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Pet Perceptions.

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¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce Acné Facial? FXM Research en Miramar está buscando hombres y mujeres de 12 años de edad o más que padecen de Acné Facial, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de siete [7] visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio. Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado. • Los medicamentos del estudio bajo investigación sin costo alguno. • Un reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $350.00. For more information please call:

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¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce Dermatitis Atópica (También conocida como Eczema)? FXM Research en Miramar está buscando a hombres y mujeres de 18 a 65 años de edad que padecen de Dermatitis Atópica (parches de resequedad, enrojecimiento, descamación en su cuerpo con o sin picazón), para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de nueve (9) visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio. Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado. • Los medicamentos bajo investigación sin costo alguno. • Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $540.00. For more information please call:

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Broward Community Associations must provide reasons when denying applications to rent or buy On September 10, the 3) If the association fails to Broward County Commission comply with these notification passed an amendment to the requirements, the Broward County Code of Ordinances that County Human Rights Section would require community assomay send a demand letter reciations to provide written noquesting that the association send tices to applicants regarding the the requested notification within status of an application to rent or ten days of the demand letter. If purchase a dwelling, including the association fails to timely specific reasons when rejecting comply with the demand letter, an application. The goal of the this failure can be considered in Joshua Krut ordinance is to prohibit commudetermining whether there is reanity associations from refusing to sell or rent sonable cause to believe that the association to a person based on a discriminatory clas- discriminated against the applicant. sification. Specifically, the new law reState law requires that the County file an quires that associations do the following ordinance with the Department of State when receiving an application to rent or buy: within ten days of enactment; once it is filed 1) Within fifteen days after receiving the with the State, the ordinance will become efapplication, the association must send a fective. Associations should implement a written acknowledgment of receipt of the uniform schedule for newly received appliapplication. If any portion of the application cations to ensure that they respond to each is incomplete or completed incorrectly, the application in a timely manner and adhere to association must specifically identify each the new law. portion that must be completed or corrected. Joshua Krut is a Partner at Weiss Serota 2) Within forty five days after receiving Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Bonsike, the application, the association must decide P.L. where he serves as Chairperson of the whether to accept or reject the application. Community Association, Club & Resort If the association rejects the application, it Practice Group. The Firm has offices in must provide the applicant with the reasons Fort Lauderdale and Coral Gables. Mr. for the rejection and state each reason with Krut can be reached at 954.763.4242 or specificity. jkrut@wsh-law.com

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