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November 23 - 29, 2011

Ron Book’s ‘Inside Scoop on Tallahassee’ hosted by Atlantic Broadband, Showtime and The Continental Group BY BARI AUERBACH

he Inside Scoop on Tallahassee was the theme of an Aventura Marketing Council breakfast meeting featuring Ronald L. Book, principal shareholder of a law firm priding itself on being “the very best at getting legislative and governmental problems resolved.” The event was hosted by Atlantic Broadband and Showtime presenting “TV at Its Best” along with The Continental Group - Florida’s leading property management company. AMC Chair Cliff Schulman of Weiss, Serota, Helfman, joined by Mary Hughes, director of commercial development for –––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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ABOVE: Doug Markott and John Stillman, Showtime; Tim O’Keefe, The Continental Group; Ron Book; Mary Hughes, Atlantic Broadband

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LEFT: Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond and Gary Pyott, The Continental Group (PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW GOLDSTEIN)

Sarah’s Tent - The Waterways 15 for $ 30

Pr epared Food at Sarah’s Tent Market in Aventura Worth of Kosher Deli Prepared

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November 23 - 29, 2011

Around Town in Aventura Northern Trust hosts Pedro Garcia, Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser for Aventura Marketing Council Board

Andrew Waxman, Mercantil Commercebank; Jordan Laser, Northwestern Mutual / Laser Financial Group; Pedro Garcia, Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser; Kevin Shacter, Northern Trust; Doug Zaren, Memorial Regional Hospital South

2nd Annual Miami Dolphins Cycling Challenge doubles ridership to fight cancer in So. Florida Over 860 cyclists, including over 160 children and 21 cancer survivors, took part in the 2nd Annual Dolphins Cycling Challenge (DCC) on November 5th and 6th. The goal of raising $1 million for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer is in sight with three weeks remaining before fundraising closes in December. This major community initiative benefits the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. One-hundred-percent of the rider-generated fundraising goes directly to cancer research and patient support services. The two-day event featured six different bicycle rides from 30 to 170 miles that went through 37 cities in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Last year’s inaugural ride had 311 adult riders, 100 kids and raised $533,000. Donations will be accepted through December. Anyone can donate by visiting RideDCC.com. “The Dolphins Cycling Challenge made an even larger impact in its second year, and is a tribute to the dedication of our riders, volunteers, donors and sponsors,” said Mike Dee, Dolphins CEO. “We’re proud that 100% of the net proceeds will stay right here in South Florida and help Sylvester provide world-class cancer research and treatment in our community.” The two-day charity event was also made possible by the generous support of sponsors that

included Amgen, Breakaway from Cancer, Mack Cycles as well as Sun Life Financial, Publix, Ford, Downtown Bicycles,Giant Bicycles, Contender, Conchy Joe’s, Stearns Weaver, FedEx and WFOR-CBS4. For more information on the Dolphins Cycling Challenge or to make a donation, visit RideDCC.com

Aventura City Manager Eric Soroka; Aventura Comm. Michael Stern, Stern Bloom Media; Pedro Garcia, Aletha Player, FPL; Dan Palmer, Aventura News; Gary Pyott, The Continental Group

IT Doctors host Aventura Marketing Council Technology Meeting

Members gather monthly for tips and information.

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Wandering & Pondering The Biker

the start she thought that maybe she could find someone who liked riding the bikes. However, it seemed that any of the ones she met looked and acted as if they were part of She always liked riding on a bike when those vicious groups even though the were she was a kid. Then she eventually moved ordinary ones with five-day- weekly jobs. up to riding a motorcycle as she got older. It Put them on a bike on the weekend and sudeven turned out to be a nice thing when she denly they tried to act like a biker of the met Will after she had finished her college “Me Tarzan and you Jane” varidegree. They actually used the bike ety. This had made her social as a measure of their caring for one dates not of the kind she wanted. another. It was like who drove the She recently met a nice guy motorcycle and sat behind as a through a friend. He didn’t own measure of which one was in a bike but did own a boat. Even charge of that particular day in though it was a negative as to their lives. what they would do when out They cared for each other and socially, it was worth a try to go even when dealing in business with out with him on the boat. DAN PALMER others. It showed in the way they All of a sudden this mild guy bounced off each other when they were out became a boat captain showing off his socially. It really was a beautiful thing to prowess and even to ordering her how to see. Unfortunately life’s negatives some- handle the duties of a mate. She found it a times sticks its nose into bliss. He came bit different for herself and resentful of the down with the big “C” and within 20 skipper of the boat as she did the secondary months he was gone. work. After all she straightened out her late Fortunately she worked for a fine firm hubby and why couldn’t she enjoy doing it that helped her to put her life back together. to her boat captain? Almost like having to After a while she tried to deal with her ride on the back of the bike but a challenge social life and that was a very rough one. At to move to the front.

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November 23 - 29, 2011

Ron Book’s ‘Inside Scoop on Tallahassee’ hosted by Atlantic Broadband, Showtime and The Continental Group Atlantic Broadband / Showtime team: Pedro Sanchez; Nancy Irizarry; Dawn Mitchell; Fatimo Garcia; Doug Markott, Showtime; Mary Hughes; John Stillman, Showtime; Guillermo Pecyner; Iliana Gonzalez; Luis Herrera; Carlos Posada

Sen. Ron Silver and North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo

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Tim O’Keefe, The Continental Group and Rony Joseph, Platinum Group Security

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Atlantic Broadband and Continental Group CEO Timothy G. O’Keefe w e l comed hundreds of business and community leaders who came to Turnberry Isle Miami bearing gifts for the Aventura Police Department’s Holiday Toy Drive for underprivileged children. Protecting children from sexual predators has become one of Ron Book’s priorities as his daughter Lauren Book founded “Lauren’s Kids” to help survivors, raise awareness and promote supportive legislation. The community is invited to participate in the 2012 “Walk in My Shoes” event covering the entire state of Florida, embarking from Aventura Mall Jan. 21 at 8 a.m. in the white

parking lot – east side of the Mall. Giving AMC members the inside scoop on Tallahassee, Book, who leads one of the state’s top governmental affairs lobbying law firms, emphasized, “Monster legislative issues include passing a budget and the redistricting plan. I predict there will be special sessions and then the courts will take over.” Laying odds on the future of gaming, he said, “It’s anything but a ‘done decision’ – there are lots of fights left ahead and nobody knows what’s going to happen, so don’t put your chips in place just yet!” Turning to making success a sure bet, Hughes noted, “Atlantic Broadband has invested over $100 million in our system

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and the local economy to deliver the latest digital high definition video, high speed Internet and telephone services. “In South Florida, Atlantic Broadband serves over 120,000 customers and the Showtime network helps us support our over 450 bulk; condominiums, many managed by The Continental Group.” Atlantic Broadbands’ Business Services has saved many local businesses serious money on their phone and internet service without sacrificing features or reliability. While Atlantic Broadband customers are enjoying exclusive Showtime movies, specials and critically-acclaimed series such as Dexter and Homeland – homelands

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throughout Florida including 35 Aventura properties are “green and pristine” thanks to The Continental Group and its LukesSawgrass landscaping division – lead sponsors of this year’s Founders Day festivities. “The Continental Group is the state’s largest manager of multifamily rental communities as well as condo and homeowner associations,” O’Keefe explained. “We continuously strive to be unique, provide more services and be the industry’s hardest working company.” For information visit atlanticbb.com; tcgmgt.com; laurenskids.org orcall Ronald L. Book, P.A. 305-935-1866. (MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 18)

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Giving Thanks is Instinctive

Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING A recent front page story reported a touching story about a female humpback whale that had become entangled in a web of crab pots and lines. She was weighed down by hundreds of pounds of these traps and by hundreds of yards of lines that were wrapped tightly, completely around her body including her tail. There was even a line that was entangled in her mouth. She was struggling just to stay afloat. She was spotted near the Golden Gate Bridge by a fisherman who called for help. When a rescue team arrived from an environmental group, they decided that the best and perhaps the only way to save her was for the members of the team to dive into the water and begin to untangle her by hand. They worked for hours with special curved knives and eventually they were able to free her. When she was free, the divers say that

the whale swam in what seemed like joyous circles. She then came back to each and every diver, one at a time, and nudged them, and pushed them gently around as she was thanking them. Some said it was the most incredible and beautiful experience of their lives. The rescuer who cut the rope out of her mouth said that her eyes were following him the entire time. He said it was a lifealtering experience and he will never be the same. There is a lesson to be learned this Thanksgiving Day from that whale. She could have left after she was freed but she didn’t. She made sure that everyone who was part of her rescue received an individual expression of her gratitude. If animals can be thankful and show their appreciation, it behooves human beings to do the same to each other. There is no question that at some time in your life, you too were rescued by the kindness of others. You may even owe someone your life. Take this Day to say, “Thank you.” Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305-788-4864, 212-308-0309.

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Aventura Hospital and Medical Center donates boxes of school supplies Staff at Aventura Hospital showed their math skills as they added to their community support by multiplying efforts during the annual Back-toSchool education drive. The boxes of school supplies were donated to the Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc. Orchestrated by the Employee Advisory Group (EAG), the drive is part of an ongoing charitable program called Community Involvement Requires Concerned and Loving Employees (CIRCLE). In August, members of Aventura CIRCLE placed containers throughout the facility and encouraged employees and guests to donate school supplies from notebooks and pens to crayons and backpacks. “Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is a strong supporter of education, our schools and the parents and students who strive to improve through learning. Our staff is committed to supporting our community, and the EAG’s ability to collect such a large amount of school supplies is a testament to that dedication,” said Heather Rohan, CEO Aventura Hospital. “We are excited to continue our trend of successful donations, and we

look forward to offering aide to other organizations in the future.” The Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc. (CFCE), one of the largest welfare organizations in MiamiDade County, supports more than 5,000 children and families annually. Their centers offer community services including foster care and adoption, residential group homes, emergency shelters, parenting classes, support services and intervention programs. The donation will help foster and shelter children return to school with the school supplies they need. “CIRCLE has grown, strengthening its impact on our employees and the community with the positive message we carry. We now have community leaders providing suggestions for donations, and it was at the recommendation of Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson that we partnered with CFCE,” said Cheryl Smith, president of the EAG and charge nurse on Aventura Hospital and Medical Center’s North Tower.

For more information on Aventura CIRCLE and upcoming drives at Aventura Hospital, call (305) 682-7000 or visit AventuraHospital.com

November 23 - 29, 2011

AT&T: Vladimir Agres will give your business the best telecom deal BY LYNN CARROLL

Looking for the best business telecommunications deal possible? Talk to Vladimir Agres at National Business Markets, AT&T, formerly BellSouth. “We offer all telecommunication services for small, medium or large businesses,” Agres says. “AT&T customers can expect superior service and reliability. The financial strength of AT&T is backed by more than 100 years of experience. It’s a company that will be here today and tomorrow. We’re not a short-term player.” The telecom field, he notes, is rife with scams and malicious communications that can put a business at risk. If you’ve been an AT&T or BellSouth customer in the past, maybe it’s time to give one of the industry’s most respected names another try. “My job,” Agres says, “is to win back the service of any business customer that left us for another carrier, whatever the reason, and offer them the best deal possible.

We’re very competitive and offer a full product-solution portfolio that can streamline any business and enhance its productivity. You can always compare apples to apples by giving me a call. I can give you a quote and see what else we can do for you today.” The range of services AT&T offers, he says, is impressive. It includes local service, long-distance, managed Internet access, complex and simple services including new phone equipment, fiber optics, VOIP, wireless, Uverse and much more. “We deliver anything telecomrelated for businesses,” says Agres, whose credentials include Microsoft certification as a systems engineer. “I know my way around the telecom world. I can help you maximize your return on your telecommunications investment. I’m your one point of contact for all your business needs at AT&T”

For more information, contact Vladimir Agres at 800-725-1691, 954-838-1863 or vladimir.agres@att.com

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A Poisonous Political Campaign can be Fatal

Bob Diamond HISTORICALLY YOURS The presidential candidate pleaded for “greater civility in political discourse by both the media and the political parties.” Those were not the words of Herman Cain concerning recent allegations, but were said by Andrew Jackson, during the poisonous, scurrilous presidential campaign in 1828. According to presidential historian William A. DeGregorio, at age 17, a vivacious Rachel Donelson married and lived with Lewis Robards in Kentucky. “Insanely jealous, Robards wrongfully accused Rachel of infidelities with other men. Despite her pleas of innocence, he ordered Rachel to return to her family in Nashville, Tennessee until he called for her.” Soon after Rachel rejoined her mother, now a widow, Jackson arrived in Nashville to practice law and became a boarder at the Donelson home. Eventually Rachel and Jackson fell in love, however, “when Robards came to Nashville to claim Rachel, she dutifully returned with

him to Kentucky. Rachel soon found Robards had done nothing to curb his rages of jealousy. When told of her unhappiness, Jackson raced to Kentucky and rescued her.” In December 1790, at Robards request, “the state legislature passed an enabling act permitting him to sue for divorce. Mistaking this preliminary action for a final divorce decree, Jackson, who as a lawyer should have known better, married Rachel.” Robards then sued Rachel for divorce on the grounds of adultery with Jackson; the final decree issued in September 1793. A furious Jackson and a mortified Rachel then learned that their marriage was not legal. They immediately remarried in 1794 but that did not end their troubles. “Scurrilous attacks on Rachel’s character poisoned the presidential campaign of 1828.” Although Jackson tried to keep the vicious, scandalous charges away from his wife, Rachel, with previous heart trouble, realized she was being “raked over in the national press.” Rachel became depressed, grew ill and died suddenly on December 22, 1828. Jackson, who defeated President John Quincy Adams, held his political opponents responsible for her death. At her burial, President-elect Jackson vowed, “I can and do forgive all my enemies but all those vile wretches who slandered her must look to God for mercy.”

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JCS aids legislation to help Holocaust survivors Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) is one of five organizations that played an important role in the introduction of a Congressional bill to provide support for agencies serving Holocaust survivors as they age in place in communities across the country. This bill is the result of meetings and discussions organized by JCS, among others, that Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen conducted with Holocaust survivors and social workers. The bipartisan bill strengthens agencies such as JCS that support Holocaust survivors who wish to age in place rather than move into institutionalized care, which can often lead to retraumatization for these victims of terror and torture. Adding Holocaust survivors to the list of groups that receive preference for services under the Older Americans Act, the legislation also designates a person within the Administration on Aging to have responsibility for implementing services for Holocaust survivors and creates a grant program to increase and improve transportation services for older adults. Nationwide, there are approximately 127,000 living Holocaust victims, many of whom struggle to afford basic needs, such as adequate food, transportation and healthcare. “JCS serves hundreds of Holocaust survivors every year with care management, counseling, emergency services and home health care. “JCS greatly appreciates the efforts of Reps. Wasserman Schultz and RosLehtinen, who fought so diligently on behalf of this aging and frail population.”

For more information, call 305-576-6550 or jcsfl.org

November 23 - 29, 2011

Memorial Healthcare System facilities go ‘Tobacco- Free’ System facilities and campuses throughout South Broward will become “tobacco free,” promoting a healthier environment for patients, visitors and employees. “Tobacco smoke has been proven to be a health and safety hazard to both smokers and non-smokers, who are involuntarily exposed to the risks of second-hand smoke,” said Frank Sacco, President and Chief Executive Officer, Memorial Healthcare System. “As a leading healthcare organization, Memorial Healthcare System has been committed to the health and safety of its patients, visitors and employees for more than 50 years. The tobacco-free initiative is a concrete way we can demonstrate our ongoing commitment to healthy living.” A tobacco-free designation for Memorial Healthcare campuses involves eliminating designated smoking areas and prohibiting the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco. This will include the following area facilities: Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Memorial Manor, Memorial Primary Care Centers and all property owned, leased or maintained by the healthcare system. The “tobacco-free” initiative simply states that all facilities — both inside and outside — will be tobacco-free. This includes hospital grounds as well as parking lots and garages. Sacco added, “By taking on this important initiative, Memorial Healthcare System joins numerous healthcare and educational organizations across Florida and throughout the United States who are protecting our employees, patients and visitors from secondhand smoke.” Meetings have been held throughout the system to acquaint Memorial employees with the new policy and to respond to any questions or concerns. Free “Quit Smoking Now” classes, offered through Nova Southeastern University, are available to anyone in the community who needs support. For more information, contact 954-262-1588. Tobacco Free Florida operates a “quit line,” 1-877-822-6669, as well as online counseling. For more information on Memorial Healthcare Systems, visit mhs.net

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Honor Veterans by Honoring Our Commitment to Them BY DEBBIE WASSERMAN Congresswoman Each November, we gather together to honor all of the American soldiers who have defended our great nation over the course of our 235-year history. Since our nation’s founding, men and women have answered their country’s call to service and defended the principles of liberty espoused in our Constitution and Declaration of Independence. It is only fitting that the same month in which we celebrate Thanksgiving we also celebrate those who served our country in uniform. Just as we must never forget their service and sacrifice, we must also stand firm in our commitment to help veterans as they return to civilian life. As the Iraq war draws to a close this year and as we begin to transition from Afghanistan, our nation will welcome even more of these brave men and women to the already 23 million veterans in America. In Florida alone there are more than 1.6 million veterans, and as our men and women return home, we must ensure that they have access to the help they need to transition to civilian life, whether it is finding a job or securing health care and housing, or just getting back into the daily routine of family life. After serving our country honorably and courageously, the last thing our veterans should have to worry about when they finally come home to their loved ones is whether or not they will be able to find a job. That is why I am proud to be a cosponsor of H.R. 1941, the Hiring Heroes Act of 2011, which would help get veterans back to work. I also applaud President Barack Obama’s expanded commitment to alleviate unemployment among our veterans, and to support our military families. The President recently announced new commitments to service members and veterans as part of a comprehensive plan to lower veteran unemployment. This plan includes: * Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits within the American Jobs Act for businesses that hire unemployed veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities. These tax credits would be worth up to $5,600 and $9,600, respectively, reducing the cost for businesses to hire a veteran.

* The Department of Labor initiated a new online resource: My Next Move for Veterans, which links veterans with civilian jobs for which they are well qualified. * The Obama Administration has also launched the Veterans Job Bank, a National Resource Directory, which is an easy-touse tool to help veterans find job postings from companies looking to hire them. Right here in Florida we need to work together to encourage South Florida businesses to make hiring veterans a greater priority. Earlier this month, I met with John Alfano of Pembroke Pines, the president of Doris Italian Market & Bakery, and Greg Ramos of Weston, the owner of Sources4, and we talked about the American Jobs Act and how tax credits for hiring veterans could help them expand their businesses. With these recent announcements, now this can become a win-win reality for small businesses looking to expand and veterans looking for employment. To help South Florida veterans looking for work, I’ll be co-hosting a Jobs Fair for veterans with Congressman Ted Deutch Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Fort Lauderdale Armory from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Veterans and military families will be able to learn more about employment opportunities in the area and have a chance to meet with potential employers. We will also have people on hand to talk about how to enroll in the VA health system and learn about educational opportunities and other benefits. America’s brave men and women in uniform should be able to count on the full and unwavering support of their government, whether they are active duty, or returning to civilian life. We must honor their service and give back to those who fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy in the United States of America. I am proud to be an advocate for the people of South Florida, and my office is always open to you. You can reach us in Pembroke Pines at 954-437-3936, in Aventura at 305-936-5724 and in Washington, DC at 202-225-7931. I’m also available online at http://wassermanschultz.house.gov <http://wassermanschultz.house.gov>, on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/RepD e b b i e - W a s s e r m a n Schultz/88904724121> , and Comcast-ondemand customers can stay up to date with my work for you on channel 890.

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November 23 - 29, 2011

Park One: ‘Growth in the fast lane’

BY BARI AUERBACH

How did Park One become South Florida’s largest premier parking provider, heralded as “the southeast’s fastest growing parking management firm”? Just ask PK1 president Bijan Eghtedari and Tom Anderson, vice president of marketing and business development - leading an executive team focused on exceeding the needs of clients with world class valet, management and consulting services. Experiencing “growth in the fast lane” PK1 recently announced record new contract awards. “Park One’s unique capabilities, superior management team, specialized technology and highly qualified staff ensure the continued successful execution of growth initiatives set in place by Bijan Eghtedari,” Anderson said. Just some of the new “famous names” highlighting PK1’s client list include: Calder Casino & Race Course, the luxurious Sunny Isles Beach resort Sole on

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the Ocean, Vizcayne and Infinity at Brickell; Arlen House; Artecity; and the new South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, complementing PK1’s portfolio of performing arts venues including the Adrienne Arsht Center. PK1 has also been named as consultant for Swire Properties’ Brickell CitiCentre in the heart of the financial district that will have over 4,300 parking spaces; and Pool One, a subsidiary of PK1 providing pool and beach services to condos and hotels, has expanded its services to several Aventura properties. “We’re proud to be part of so many new projects where we can elevate customer service levels while adding stateof-the art solutions such as Park One’s exclusive Valet Tracking System (VTS) that expedites tracking, monitoring, controlling and managing valet keys, vehicles, tickets and employee attendance,” Eghtedari said “I also think recruiting highly trained associates who undergo a very thorough screening process con-

tributes to our excellent reputation. Condominium residents especially appreciate getting to know friendly Park One people who become familiar faces at communities.” Beyond striving to be #1, PK1 makes giving back a #1 priority – actively supporting many worthy causes including the I Have A Dream Foundation, ADL, American Cancer Society, Humane Society, Transplant Foundation and United Way. “This year has been very strong for Park One,” Eghtedari said. “We continue to lead the market because our clients know they can count on us to tackle the most challenging projects with the best people and technology available; and work as their partners to ensure a high standard of service combined with consistent and successful execution to deliver unmatched service.”

For more information about Park One, phone: 305-891-0060 or visit park1.com

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Vital Information—Know Your Dog's Signs Since our canine friends can't tell us if they're sick or injured, it can be hard to tell. But there are some basic signs we can start with to help us determine if our dogs are ill. Here are some tips: • Know your dog's baseline vital signs. This is important information that can help you spot an illness, injury, or poisoning. The main vital signs are temperature, resting heart rate, and resting respiratory rate. • Temperature: The normal range for a dog's temperature is between 100°F to 102.5°F (approximately 37-39°C). A dog's temperature must be taken with a rectal thermometer, so you may need a little help holding your dog. However, a temperature reading is very valuable in determining illness in your dog, so it's worth the effort. • Resting heart rate: The heart rate of dogs varies depending on size and breed. For large breeds, normal is 70 to 120 beats per minute (bpm); medium dogs, 80 to 120 bpm; small dogs,

90-140 bpm; and toy dogs, 100-160 bpm. You can take your dog's pulse from his chest, the sides of his neck, or his lower front legs. Using a clock or watch with a second hand, count the beats for 15 seconds and then multiply by four. • Resting respiratory rate: The normal resting respiratory rate for dogs is 15-30 breaths per minute. Using a clock or watch with a second hand, simply count the breaths for one minute. However, don't try to count breaths if your dog is panting; panting can be a sign of warmth, excitement, or illness, and breaths can't be accurately measured. Once you have these baseline vital signs, record them and store them in your dog's first aid kit along with his other documentation. Then you'll have a starting point if your dog is displaying other signs of illness such as lethargy, refusal of food, vomiting, drooling, or weight loss. If any of these symptoms appear, you should consult with your veterinarian immediately.

As your cat's body goes through the changes that come with aging, your cat will need a diet that supports her body and metabolism. In particular, your cat will benefit the most from a diet rich in the following nutrients: Key nutrients for aging cats: • Antioxidants: This group of molecules found in vitamin C and E help improve immune responses and neutralize a process in the body called peroxidation. Peroxidation is a normal function that eliminates cells that have outlived their usefulness, but it may also damage healthy cells. Antioxidants combat the potential damage to healthy cells. • Prebiotics: A non-digestible food ingredients

that stimulate the growth and/or activity of healthy bacteria in the digestive system. They're specially important for older cats since they tend to have an increased numbers of unwanted bacteria and a lower number of beneficial bacteria in their intestines, which can result in digestive distress. • Protein: All cats are carnivores. Protein in your cat's diet will help preserve the muscles needed to continue to be physically active. Regardless of your cat's age, nutrition is the key to a healthy and happy life. At Pet Supermarket, we carry only the best premium pet foods and treats made from nutrient-filled natural ingredients.

Nutrition for Aging Cats

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Have a ‘healthy’ holiday BY BARI AUERBACH Thanksgiving and holiday dinners are all about feasting and family, but it doesn’t have to weigh you down. Preparing a traditional meal that’s lower in fat and calories but still pleases the whole household requires a little planning, a few ingredient substitutions, and some clever fatbusting techniques. The Big Turkey If you’re hosting a small gathering, buy a turkey breast rather than the whole bird, as breast meat is lower in calories than dark meat. If you do buy a whole turkey, avoid “self-basting” turkeys, as they often contain added fat.. Stuff the turkey cavity with whole or halved onions, halved lemons or apples, and sprigs of fresh herbs such as sage, marjoram, thyme, and/or rosemary. Rather than rubbing the skin with butter or oil, spray it with an oil spray and season it with salt and pepper. Good Gravy Use vegetable oil rather than turkey drippings when making the gravy - it’s still fat, but oil is lower in saturated fat and is cholesterol-free. If you use turkey drippings to add flavor, use a gravy separator. Pour the gravy into a separator and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Some of the fat in the gravy will rise to the top of the glass where you can skim it off easily. Better yet, make a lowfat broth-based gravy or a vegetarian gravy instead. Smart Substitutes Instead of using butter and cream to mash potatoes, save the cooking water when you boil of the potatoes. The starchy water will give the potatoes a creamier texture than plain water would. You can also add turkey or chicken broth, evaporated skim milk, or fat-free sour cream. For extra flavor, stir in roasted garlic and herbs – and for added nutrition, add pureed cooked cauliflower, parsnips or turnips to the potatoes. Here’s a recipe for “faux mashed potatoes” made with pureed cauliflower so it tastes like the real thing!

Mashed Cauliflower (Serves 2) Ingredients 2 cups cauliflower florets 1/2 ounce butter-flavored spray 1/2 ounce fat-free half-and-half Pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Steam or microwave the cauliflower until soft. Puree in a food processor, adding the butter spray and the half-and-half to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Dressing - Not Stuffing Bake the dressing in a casserole dish rather than in the turkey, where it absorbs fat from the turkey as it bakes. It’s hard to slim down a stuffing recipe, so take a small serving if it’s your Thanksgiving favorite. Avoid recipes using sausage or bacon - wild rice and grains are more nutritious than bread stuffings. Slimmed-down Sides Scrap the traditional dessert-style candied sweet potato casseroles in favor of a low-fat, naturally-sweetened dish. Try a cranberry relish or cut down on the amount of sugar in your cranberry sauce by adding fruit juices or apple sauce. ‘Don’t Deny Pie’ Most of the fat in a pie comes from the crust – so try a reduced-fat graham cracker crust and enjoy your piece of the pie!

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Ron Book’s ‘Inside Scoop on Tallahassee’ hosted by Atlantic Broadband, Showtime and The Continental Group

AMC Chair Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman

Sponsors Tim O’Keefe, The Continental Group, Mary Hughes, Atlantic Broadband with Dan Palmer, Aventura News

Tom Oliveri, Northern Trust; Bal Harbour Mayor Jean Rosenfield; Aletha Player, FPL; Alan Lips, Gerson Preston Robinson

Oscar Llorente, Mount Sinai Medical Center Andrew Waxman, Mercantil Commercebank; Andy Lewis, Eisinger Brown Lewis; Michael Shear, Wells Fargo Advisors and Donna DeConna, Mardi Gras Casino

Dr. Veronica Munera, Safecare Medical Center; Dr. Robert Donoway and Kathryn Anderson, The Donoway Center

Lauren Schulman, AIPAC; Nancy Doyle, Broadway Across America; Charles Orvieto, Orvieto’s Trophies Awards; Beth Herdegen, GulfCoast Business Finance

Mayor Jean Rosenfield; New Chairman’s Roundtable member Dr. Robert Donoway and Kathryn Anderson, The Donoway Center for Cancer Treatment & Prevention; Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb; North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo

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BELOW: Mayor George Vallejo; New members Biba Pedron, Your Business in Style; Jacqueline Lorber and Barbara, South Florida Symphony; Mayor Susan Gottlieb; Dr. Veronica Munera, Safecare Medical Center; Mayor Jean Rosenfield; Richard Quevedo, Julia Costin and Jose Estefano, SMX Services & Consulting

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Jewish War Veterans Of America Jewish War Veterans Aventura Post 698 Invites all veterans and guests and friends to attend our monthly meeting Monday November 28th at the Aventura Community and Recreation Center 3375 NE 188th Street 7:30 PM. Our speaker will be Shirley

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Kesher hosts ninth annual Holiday Boutique The public is invited to “Shop ‘Til You Drop” at the Kesher Ninth Annual Holiday Boutique on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This event will be hosted 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. Twenty-five vendors will be selling a variety of holiday gift items including jewelry, ladies and children’s’ apparel, handbags, home accessories, stationary and personalized gifts. All proceeds will benefit Kesher, an independent nonprofit 501© (3) school, housed in local day schools, for Jewish children with learning disabilities and other development delays.

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AT&T 2nd annual YOUNG STARS SHOWCASE Sunday, Dec. 4, 5 p.m. at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center $51.50 VIP / $26.50 Mezzanine, call 877-311-7469 (SHOW) or visit AventuraCenter.org

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All-new Ford Focus has sleek design, delivers 40 mpg Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS It’s nice to see that Ford has finally come around and is offering American consumers something more than gas-guzzling SUVs and monster pickup trucks. I refer specifically to the all-new Ford Focus, a small car with a wonderfully fresh design, high levels of craftsmanship and occupant safety, an exceptional array of smart new technologies, and an EPA-rated 40 mpg on the highway. On top of all that, Focus delivers solid handling and an overall excellent driving experience. Focus is powered by a new 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine that combines high-pressure gasoline direct injection and twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. How about 20 horsepower more than the previous Focus engine and a fuel economy improvement of more than 10 percent? The new engine is mated to the latest sixspeed Ford PowerShift automatic transmis-

sion with a high-efficiency dual dry-clutch design. The advanced transmission also is offered with SelectShift Automatic that allows you to shift gears manually. A fivespeed manual transmission is available. With a sleek and sporty design, Focus is available in hatchback and sedan models — S, SE, SEL and Titanium trim levels. The four-door sedan and five-door hatchback models mark the next step of Ford’s kinetic design form, and more than 10 million units have been sold worldwide since Focus was launched in 1998. Focus has a striking front end dominated by a wide-mouth grille and slanted inset headlights. A sleek profile and a dramatic rising beltline emphasize the athletic stance. The stylish exterior is matched by a modern, cockpit-style interior with a stylish center console. Bold graphics, a sculptured softtouch instrument panel and quality trim materials give the interior a premium look. Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels have been reduced and driving dynamics improved by the increased stiffness of the body structure, one with 30 percent greater rigidity than the previous Focus. Also, there’s a new windshield with a special acoustic layer that significantly reduces wind and road noise. The wind-

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shield is complemented by increased side and rear glass thickness for extra quietness. Focus also offers SYNC with MyFord Touch, which replaces many of the usual buttons, knobs and gauges with LCD screens and five-way buttons. The screens can be personalized to display information relevant to each driver using a simple button click, voice command or touch screen tap. MyFord Touch is powered by a new generation of the company’s popular SYNC system, which includes a sophisticated voice control system for vehicle functions, connected Bluetooth devices, a Wi-Fi

hotspot, MP3 players and a variety of external media. Focus offers a wide range of smart technologies, including active park assist, HD Radio with iTunes Tagging, rear-view camera, Intelligent Access with push-button start and Wi-Fi access. Starting price on the 2012 Ford Focus is $17,295. Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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Board members invited to ‘Industry Trends’ program Presented by four leading professionals, Dec. 8, Residence Inn-Aventura Mall BY BARI AUERBACH Considering ways to save money, improve collections and fund reserves are almost always on the agenda at board meetings, four leading professionals in the fields of property management, accounting, insurance and legal/business issues are joining forces to present the complimentary program: “Industry Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore.” KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING; Kane & Co. CPA; Wells Fargo Insurance Services; and Becker & Poliakoff, legal and business strategists, will be featured at the first program, Thursday, Dec. 8 at Residence Inn – Aventura Mall (19900 West Country Club Drive). Registration and breakfast starts at 8 a.m. followed by the program, 9 to 11 a.m. There is no fee to attend; however RSVP is required to: William Mathisen of KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING: 786363-2458 or wmathisen@kwpropertymanagement.com On Monday, Dec. 12, the second program will be held at the Hotel Urbano, 2500 Brickell Avenue, featuring a light supper starting at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. “We know that board members have to tackle a variety of issues on a daily basis – so this is a great opportunity to

“We know that board members have to tackle a variety of issues on a daily basis – so this is a great opportunity to attend a comprehensive, educational training program and receive practical tips.” – William Mathisen Business Development Manager, KW Property Management & Consulting attend a comprehensive, educational training program and receive practical tips,”said William Mathisen, a business development manager for KW Property Management & Consulting. “Our firm will focus on ‘Understanding the Budget Process’ - including financials and accounting. We’ll also be discussing maintenance (preventative, operational, planning) and promoting ‘peace and harmony’ by enhancing communications, customer service and hospitality.” More “Industry Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore” will be presented by Kane & Co. CPA discussing responsibilities of the Board of Directors in maintaining association finances; interpretation and use of financial statements; budgeting and funding for reserves; and investments and annual financial reporting requirements. Wells Fargo Insurance will cover key condo issues

including insurance budgeting, association vs. unit owner responsibility; property managers’ role in insurance programs; and real claim examples regarding property and liability. Becker & Poliakoff, legal and business strategists, will cover topics including new, aggressive collection strategies to expedite foreclosure cases; strategies for collecting assessments from tenants; and rebidding contracts to achieve savings and better terms. To learn many more ways to save money, improve collections and secure fund reserves at the complimentary “Industry Trends” programs in Aventura or downtown Miami, RSVP to: William Mathisen, KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING: 786-363-2458 orwmathisen@kwpropertymanagement.com

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Thanksgiving traditions at Turnberry Isle Miami This Thanksgiving, enjoy all the trimmings of an American tradition with your friends and family at Turnberry Isle Miami. The resort’s talented team has put together a cornucopia of delicious dining options, spa specials and exciting activities that are available to the public providing even more reason to give thanks. Thanksgiving Day Buffet: Turnberry Isle’s celebrated culinary team presents a gourmet Thanksgiving Day buffet in the elegant Veranda. Highlights include a smoked fish and seafood display with shrimp and oysters on the half shell; a carving station with turkey, prime rib and roasted fennel crusted salmon; a pasta station; a selection of salads and pumpkin soup; cheese, artisan bread, scrumptious desserts, coffee and tea. $70 per adult, $29 per child; plus tax and gratuity. Credit cards taken in advance. Seatings between 3:30 and 7 p.m. Three-course Thanksgiving menu also available for lunch and dinner at Cascata Grille on Thursday, November 24, 786-279-6800. Thanksgiving Specials at BOURBON STEAK: For a gourmet dining experience, our

award-winning Michael Mina restaurant is offering Thanksgiving specials in addition to its superb a la carte menu. Specials presented to the table will include a sweet potato agnolotti or a roasted kabocha pumpkin soup to start, a woodgrilled free range turkey for the main entrée, and then a spiced pumpkin soufflé. 786-279-6600. Turkey Trot: Make room for a big Thanksgiving feast with a 2.9 mile morning jog led by the resort’s fitness professional. Meet at Spa & Fitness Center at 8 a.m. Thursday, November 24. Complimentary. Black Friday Spa Special: When you show your Aventura Mall receipt, enjoy a complimentary foot massage with any booked massage or facial at The Spa at Turnberry Isle rated Four Stars by Forbes. November 25 – 30. 305-933-6930 Touchdown Turnberry: Over Thanksgiving weekend, cheer for your favorite football teams with great drink specials and big screen TVs in the Lobby Lounge and Cascata Grille Bar. For details about the legendary Turnberry Isle’s holiday offerings, call 305-932-6200 or visit turnberryislemiami.com

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The Prestige Cultural Series at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus presents ‘In the Mood’ BIG BAND Concert, Dec. 1 Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus launches its 2011-2012 Prestige Cultural Series with “In the Mood” BIG BAND Concert on December 1 at 7:30 p.m. The FIU Studio Jazz Big Band, under the direction of Jim Hacker, internationally recognized as one of the premier college jazz ensembles in the world, invites you to an evening concert featuring some of your favorite tunes of Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman from the big band era. The concert will be held in the Mary Ann Wolfe Theatre FIU, Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151st Street, North Miami. Tickets are $20 per person with reception following performance. Net proceeds support students and ensure the highest quality educational experience, through the Biscayne Bay Campus Excellence Fund and FIU’s School of Music. Sponsors include: The City of Sunny

Isles Beach, Bal Harbour Village, The Town of Golden Beach, US Century Bank, Exquisite Catering, Citizens Interested in the Arts, Inc., Dr. Jules Oaklander, The Honorable and Mrs. Billy Joel, Jan and Harold Solomon, Anonymous Donor

For more information or tickets, contact Ashley Boniface at 305-919-5703 or ashley.boniface@fiu.edu

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Holtz provides specialized care for the tiniest babies BY DR. EDUARDO BANCALARI

Every expectant mother hopes that her baby will be born full-term, healthy and able to leave the hospital just a few days after birth. But the reality is that each year, more than a half-million babies are born too soon in the United States. Premature babies need immediate – and often life-saving care – from an experienced medical team. In South Florida, the best place to treat such small and sick children is Holtz Children’s Hospital at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Holtz is home to one of the largest neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in the nation and it is known worldwide for its cutting-edge research to improve neonatal care and it success in caring for critically ill infants. Those successes can be measured by the countless pre-term babies in our NICU who overcome incredible challenges and go on to lead normal lives. Gabriella Mercedes Gil is living proof. Gabriella was born in March 2009, four months early. She weighed just over one pound, had many life-threatening problems associated with extreme prematurity and only had a 15 percent chance of survival. Gabriella spent eight months in the Holtz NICU, where she received the highest-quality specialized care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Today, Gabriella is an active toddler who loves running around and playing with her parents. At Holtz, we save babies like Gabriella each and every day. What may be considered a miracle at other hospitals is routine for us. What also sets Holtz apart from other hospitals in Miami-Dade County is that it is the only birthing hospital where the most complex level of care is available to mothers and

MEDICINE their infants in a comprehensive perinatal approach. Our NICU is adjacent to the labor and delivery unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital, providing sick newborns immediate access to necessary treatment and care from all pediatric specialists at Holtz. Our team takes a hands-on approach with parents and encourages their involvement in their baby’s day-to-day care. The nurses teach a technique called Kangaroo Mother Care, a therapy designed to help re-create the conditions that a premature baby should still be experiencing in the womb. This is done by placing the infant on the parent’s chest with as much skin-to-skin contact as possible. The expertise of our team of neonatologists, skilled neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists and pharmacists at Holtz is unmatched. The people of Miami-Dade County are fortunate to have this incredible resource within Jackson Health System available to them. November is Prematurity Awareness Month and it is the perfect time to focus on the serious problem of premature birth, which affects one in every eight babies. For more information on Holtz’s neonatal intensive care unit, visit <www.holtzchildrenshospital.org>. Dr. Eduardo Bancalari is the director of the division of neonatology at Holtz Children’s Hospital and a professor of pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.

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Filing Insurance Claims for the Community Association “It is important to realize that property the adjustment process. An insurance company may demand a damage insurance will cover property damage only where the cause is a casualty proof of loss from the association. The event versus deficient maintenance or association must provide one as part of the damage caused over a long period of duty of cooperation imposed by a typical time”, says Jay Steven Levine, Esquire, of insurance policy. This critical document the Jay Steven Levine Law should be prepared with Group. the aid of legal counsel. Jay Steven Levine, A significant change in Esquire, has over thirty the law in 2011 involved an years of condominium and amendment to F.S. homeowners’ association 627.7011, which is part of experience. The Jay Steven the insurance code. Except Levine Law Group is a fullin the case of a total loss, service community associathe statute allows insurers tion and commercial litigato now pay only the actual tion law firm. cash value of an insured When an association is loss from a dwelling (less faced with a property damapplicable deductibles). age claim caused by a casuPrior to this change, the Jay Steven Levine –––––––––––––––––– alty event, the association insurer was obligated to should immediately contact its insurance pay upfront the full replacement cost less agent to discuss the merits of filing a deductible, and not just the actual cash claim for the loss. value of the damaged property. In order for Casualty events include hurricanes, the association to obtain the remaining fires, bursting pipes, a/c condensate line amounts so to recover the full replacement leaks, water heaters bursting, overflowing value (less deductible), the association must toilets and leaking shower pans. If the enter into a contract for the performance of association decides to file an insurance building and structural repairs, with the claim, the agent will then forward the insurer paying the remaining amounts as or claim to all of the association’s insurance once the repairs are made. carriers requesting coverage for the loss, and request that the appropriate insurance For more information, call 800-260company assign an adjuster to commence 0226 or visit jsllawgroup.com

Gallery Art hosts Art Basel Aventura for a Cause Monday, Nov. 28th from 6:30 to 10 p.m., Gallery Art will launch Art Basel Aventura style for a cause. Ax Sex Abusers Now!, an organization and national campaign for the cause against sex abuse will be the theme of the night. The evening will be hosted by Jawan Strader of CBS 4, with special guest speakers including Rabbi Shmuley Boteach and Father Albert Cutie. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach ––––––––––––––––––––– Refreshments, music and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The event is free and donations are welcome.

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For more information or to RSVP, call (305) 9326166 or visit Gallart.com

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