Aventura News 3.22.2011

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March 23 - 29, 2011

Hard Rock Café Hollywood celebrates ‘Mardi Gras’ with Aventura Marketing Council AMC members donate toys for new Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

BY BARI AUERBACH

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elieve you can make a difference! was the theme of the day when Hard Rock Café, on Seminole Way in Hollywood, hosted a festive Fat Tuesday breakfast celebrating Mardi Gras with members of the Aventura Marketing Council.

AMC business and community leaders welcomed by Robyn Melvin, Hard Rock Café’s sales and marketing manager,

arrived with toys to donate to the new Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital – the Hard Rock’s philanthropic partner. While enjoying a bountiful New Orleans-style breakfast buffet and festive jazz music, everyone learned more about rewarding opportunities to join in supporting the pediatric hospital’s “Believe Capital Campaign.”

“If you haven’t been over to Johnson Street in Hollywood to see the new hospital – it’s absolutely phenomenal!”

Melvin said. “The grand opening will be on

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Above: Robyn Melvin of Hard Rock Café Hollywood (center) joins with Don Eachus and Kevin Janser of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital amongst the toys donated by Aventura Marketing Council members

Dimitry Shaposhnikov, DS Xpress; Raquel Fitoria, RBC Bank Hollywood; Elana Eli, Tropic Survival Advertising & Marketing; Ben Launerts, Marksman Security

Full house for a great Hard Rock Café party

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March 23 - 29, 2011

Around Town in Aventura Lauren Book to walk 1,000 miles to raise awareness about sexual abuse... ‘It’s okay to tell’ Sunday, Mar. 27, 9 a.m. Aventura kickoff at Aventura Mall On Saturday, March 19, Lauren Book will continue her 1,000-mile journey that began in Key West to raise awareness about sexual abuse, and will arrive in Aventura on Sunday, March 27th. Almost one month later, on Tuesday, April 26th, Lauren’s walk will end on the steps of the historic Capitol in Tallahassee for Lauren’s Kids Rally in Tally at 12 noon. This Walk in My Shoes, during

Sexual Assualt Awareness Month, symbolizes a survivor’s long, painful healing journey to shed the shame, while encouraging lawmakers to pass legislation to support sexual abuse victims and prevent future abuse.

Whether you attend the event or choose to walk one block or one mile with Lauren and the group, the public is invited to join the Aventura Mall kickoff on Sunday, March

27th, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., in the Aventura Mall east Macy’s parking lot.

Due to the efforts of Lauren and those on the 2010 Walk, four legislative bills were passed in 2010 to protect sexual abuse victims; more than $190,000 in contributions were raised; more than 50 high-profile

endorsements were secured with an additional 30 companies/associations and 49 local law enforcement agencies supported the campaign; and more than 75 state, national and international stories were generated. The mission of Lauren’s Kids is to prevent childhood sexual abuse and heal survivors of past abuse.

For information on Lauren’s Kids, go online at laurenskids.org.

Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve partners with Aventura Marketing Council A number of years ago, the Aventura Marketing Council (AMC), the community’s premier not-for-profit business organization, developed a strong working relationship with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense Agency established to gain and maintain active support and assist with employment opportunities for returning Guardsmen and Reservists.

In order to help the business leaders understand the mission and the people behind the ESGR, there were some very special activities that the AMC members were invited to participate in. Two AMC Board members, Ben Launerts of Marksman

Suiting up… Jordan Laser of Northwestern Mutual / Laser Financial Group and Ben Launerts of Marksman Security suit up for their parachute jump with the US Army “Golden Knights”

Security and Jordan Laser of Northwestern Mutual Laser Financial Group had the opportunity to join the US Army “Golden Knights” on a parachute jump. “It was an incredible life-changing experience!” said Launerts. Laser added, “If you’re going to jump out of an airplane, you definitely want to do it with a Golden Knight!”

Later that week, five AMC Board members drove up to Patrick Air Force Base to participate in a VIP view and briefing of the February 24th Shuttle Discovery Launch. Briefings

by Air Force Reserve units and the Coast Guard preceded the launch, giving the civilians an opportunity to meet some of the young servicemembers who have dedicated their lives to the protection of our country.

Participating in the Shuttle Discovery Launch trip were Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman; Ben Launerts, Marksman Security; Fernando Levy Hara, The McKafka Group; and Michael Shear of Wells Fargo Advisors, national award-winning supporters and friends of the ESGR. Wells Fargo Advisors also sponsored the luncheon for all participants and military on the day of the launch.

“This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Schulman, “and aside from getting married Ready for liftoff! Aventura Marketing Council Board Members await the week before and becoming a the much-anticipated shuttle launch (l-r) Michael Shear, Wells first-time grandfather the week Fargo Advisors; AMC Chairman of the Board Cliff Schulman, Weiss after, the shuttle launch ranks Serota Helfman; Ben Launerts, Marksman Security; Jaqui and right up there with the most mem- Fernando Levy Hara, The McKafka Group ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– orable events in my life.”

For more information on the Aventura tion on the Aventura Marketing Council and Marketing Council and opportunities with the opportunities with the ESGR, call (305) 932ESGR, call 305-932-5334.For more informa- 5334

March 23 - 29, 2011

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Wandering & Pondering The Pro

Tim is the tennis pro at the most exclu- other instructions. Unfortunately the mothsive tennis club in town. He is very careful er of his latest teachings found out and about who he teaches based on what hap- wasn’t too pleased. In fact she was also a pened in his last job in another area. bit jealous for having to share him with her At that club he found himself almost daughter. She went to her husband and quiexclusively teaching the very lonely wives etly told him Tim was playing around off at the club. Especially the horny the court with their daughter. End ones, which included just about result... Tim was told to resign. the entire female membership.

It didn’t take Tim long to find Things went along quite well for another teaching job in a nearby about a year and he was doing area and he is quite happy there. very well, then one day a few However there are problems at problems arose. his ex-club. Seems Tim told a few The beautiful daughter of one of of his ex-students at the old club the wives he was silently accomthat they should get checked out DAN PALMER modating came to him for some and get an A.I.D.S. test because lessons. He thought it was for tennis but he might be infected by same. At the latest she had heard the rumors and she was inter- count at that club there have been six broested in learning his outside teachings. ken marriages, eight separations and countHere was someone other than his usual ing. wives and Tim got right into his tennis and As for Tim, so what if he lied a little?

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Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort appoints Robert Festinger as VP of Sales and Marketing

Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Festinger as vice president of sales and marketing.

In his new position, Festinger will be responsible for the branding, marketing, selling and management of the Newport’s hospitality properties including the hotel, vacation ownership program, Kitchen 305 and the Seven Seas Aveda Spa and Salon.

Festinger brings 13 years of hospitality and special event experience to the Sunny Isles Beach vacation destination. He was previously the Newport’s director of sales and marketing where he managed group

and catering sales.

“I am thrilled to embrace the new and exciting challenges ahead which will allow me to strategically use my experience in the hospitality industry to foster and grow new business development at the Newport,” said Festinger.

Festinger officially began his career in the hospitality business in 1997. As the social and corporate catering sales manager at New York’s Terrace on the Park, he boosted fundraising, corporate and social sales. Then moved from New York to Florida to work at the Signature Grand Catering Mansion and Conference Center in Davie, where he managed onsite functions. He later received the Starwood 2006 Platinum Award as Catering Manager and Director at the Starwood Hotel and Resort at the Westin Fort Lauderdale, before joining the Chicago City Centre Hotel & Sports Club and Inn of Chicago to oversee event and catering operations.

The Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort offers guests a smart and fun way to travel with world-class amenities and more than 18,000 square-feet of event space. The resort is located at 16701 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach.

For reservations, call 305-949-1300 or visit newportbeachside.com

Grand Slam Weekend serves up tennis fun with legend Fred Stolle at Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort Back by popular demand, The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort is offering local sports enthusiasts an exciting chance to mingle and play tennis with one of the highest ranking legends of all time - Fred Stolle - for $175 per person on March 25th and 26th.

Guests will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with Stolle and Turnberry Isle’s team of tennis professionals while taking part in a number of activities that include a pro-am round robin followed by a wine reception on Friday evening, and then a Grand Slam doubles clinic concluded with a match-play on Saturday. An awards ceremony at the Tennis Center will round out this once-ina-lifetime experience.

For those who want to turn the weekend into a getaway, Fairmont Turnberry Isle is

offering a Fred Stolle Stay & Play tennis package that starts at $195 per person, per night and features accommodations in a Fairmont Room; all Grand Slam weekend tennis activities including the Friday night wine reception; unlimited court time throughout the weekend and 20% savings on private tennis lessons. Room tax and resort fees are not included.

For more information or to book this package, call 1-866-612-7739 or visit fairmont.com/turnberryisle, and use promotion code: PFSY Over the March dates, tickets for the Sony Ericsson Open are also available for guests to purchase through the resort. For tickets, call Tennis Pro Elisabeth Cusack at 305-933-6925 or e-mail Elisabeth.Cusack@fairmont.com

March 23 - 29, 2011

Michael A. Shear designated a ‘Premier Advisor’ by Wells Fargo Advisors Wells Fargo Advisors has designated Michael A. Shear, Managing Director / Investments as a member of the firm’s “Premier Advisors Program,” a distinction that reflects Shear’s achievement of professional success through a consistent commitment to client service.

“Shear’s inclusion in this program is a testament to his ability to understand his client’s aspirations and to develop Investment plans and strategies designed to achieve those goals,” said Jim Hays, president of Wells Fargo Advisors Private Client Group. “More importantly, it reflects Shear’s ongoing commitment to his clients demonstrated by offering sound, objective professional advice and high quality service. We are proud that a Financial Advisor of Michael A. Shear’s high caliber is associated with our firm,” he said.

To qualify for the “Premier Advisors Program” at Wells Fargo Advisors, Financial Advisors must demonstrate a high level of production and a commitment to professional service. The premier advisor program represents the best of the best of advisors at Wells Fargo Advisors.

Shear has been a financial advisor

Michael A. Shear –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

with Wells Fargo Advisors for 42 years and has 43 years experience in the brokerage industry. He has a B.S. degree in business from The State University of New York at Albany.

Shear lives in Aventura with his wife Irene. He is a member of the Aventura Marketing Council and sits on their Board of Directors.

For more information, call Michael Shear at 305-933-6335.

Champagne and Cake event at Shari’s Creations benefits Bnai Zion Foundation

BY LYNN CARROLL

Shake off the winter doldrums and head on over to Shari’s Creations from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28th to enjoy “A Bit of Bubbly and a Bite of Cake” and pick up a Miche Bag to benefit a worthy effort. You'll find it at 616 Atlantic Shores Blvd. Suite C, Hallandale Beach.

Shari Kwitney, owner of Shari’s Creations, will be demonstrating the Miche Bag, the latest craze in purses. Not available in retail stores, the Miche Bag takes the hassle out of changing purses.

Interchangeable shells that slip over the basic bag in just seconds allow for a variety of looks.

Kwitney says a portion of the proceeds from the evening's sales of Miche Bags will go to the Bnai Zion Foundation to benefit its projects among the less fortunate in Israel.

"This is the perfect way to say I love you to your Mom, daughter, sister or friend," says Eileen Glastein, director of the Southeast Region Bnai Zion Foundation.

“Finding new ways of doing business together is always fun, especially when your partner is Shari Kwitney of Shari's Creations. We network together and buy each other's products, and I consider her a good friend. This event is just what all our friends need to welcome springtime.”

Shari's Creations is a cake-design studio that offers customized cakes for every occasion, as well as unique gifts, cake-decorating supplies and a variety of cake-decorating classes.

“Partnering with Bnai Zion for this event is a welcome opportunity to help nonprofits in our community," Kwitney says.

"We're always happy to participate in fundraisers.”

For those who want to celebrate a special event, Glastein says, beautiful commemorative certificates in honor of a person or occasion are available from Bnai Zion.

For more information, contact Eileen Glastein, 305-345-8392 bnaizion.org, or Shari Kwitney, 954-232-9665 or shariscreations.com

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Join the Parade

Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING If you are feeling a little disconnected there is something that you can do to improve your mood and your feelings. Go to a Parade. A Parade is a public procession with a number of people moving forward in an orderly or ceremonial progression. The participants have a common bond. They share and support a common interest. It is usually a march through the streets often with bands and music. It is an event of the people.

A parade is a celebration. It is joyful, exhilarating and uplifting. It is full of life-affirming positive energy and social interaction. It is reaffirming because you realize that you are not alone. You are part of humanity. You are part of the whole.

Other people are there with you. You are sharing and participating in something together.

You can participate even if you do not march in the parade itself. You are part of it whether you march or not. You can stand along the route and encourage the participants. You can cheer, wave, clap and applaud them. Even if you feel that you have nothing in common with the people marching or viewing the parade it is still important to go to a parade. It feels good and it is good for you. It will improve your mental and physical health.

In various places there are parades throughout the year. Some places have only a few and some places have many.

In New York City there are many parades especially in the Spring and Summer when there is a parade almost every Sunday. So, there are many opportunities to recharge yourself with the positive energy around you. No matter where you live make time to go to the parades you do have, if only for a little while.

If there are no parades that you can go to then become part of a group. It can have the same effect. Make sure the group is full of positive energy and positive people.

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

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Senior Helpers brings peace of mind ORNA Security Services meets rising security demands to aging seniors and their families “The role private security firms can play has never been greater,” says Michael Nagar, Director of Operations at ORNA Security Services.

The 30-year-old company, which relocated its headquarters to Aventura a couple of years ago, specializes in providing clients with high-quality statelicensed protection, Nagar says, and serves both residential properties and businesses with both onsite security officers and monitored protection equipment. ORNA, he says, offers 24/7 management and support to communities, condominiums, shopping centers, offices, nursing homes and other facilities.

“We understand the issues facing our condominium and residential neighborhoods,” Nagar says. “Our clients receive immediate response because crime never sleeps, and neither do we.”

He states the experienced ORNA team has compiled a list of problems commercial properties commonly face and has come up with ways to resolve them.

“Among them,” Nagar says, “are over-

crowded parking lots, residents finding there’s no room to park in their own space, the presence of unauthorized and unidentified vehicles parked or backedin and commercial trucks parking overnight.”

Other common issues, he says, have to do with residents moving in or out on Sundays, unknown people in lobbies and common areas, illegal renters in a building or strangers at the clubhouse or pool.

“These are just some of the issues we repeatedly hear when we first arrive to provide our services to a new client,” Nagar says. “It can be daunting and overwhelming to a board of directors that cares and wants the best for its community.”

ORNA, he says, has developed solutions to these and other important security issues.

“For the best in property and protection services,” Nagar states, “trust the company that was here before all the others.”

For information, 305-945-5022, info@ornasecurity.us or visit ornasecurity.us

To know a family member is in need of atAmong their priorities, a primary concern at home care or personal assistance can Senior Helpers is to ensure that be a very frustrating and arduous their clients are matched with the experience for the individual seeking ‘right’ caregiver who can offer the the solitude of knowing that their ‘right’ support at the ‘right’ time. loved one is in the safe hands of a “Each client is an individual qualified caregiver. with their own needs and circumSenior Helpers is here to ease the stances and we understand that,” process and restore the peace of mind for says Erb. “Our objective is to both the elderly person in need as well as match a compatible caregiver to those family members who are commiteach client, to ensure they are Maritza Erb ted to the well being of their relative. comfortable and that all needs are –––––––––––– With a solid reputation for providmet without any hesitation.” ing the best in dependable, consistent and Taking great pride in their caregivers who affordable elderly care services, Senior undergo a rigorous interview process, it’s good to Helpers has the people, resources, systems know that Senior Helpers never subcontracts. and knowledge necessary to make sure their In addition, they conduct a complete screening clients have as much or as little help as they which includes a level-2 background check, a need to enjoy living independently at home. search of criminal and driving history and they “Senior Helpers is all about ensuring a better insure and bond their employees. quality of life for their clients and families,” As part of a national network with more says Maritza Erb, local business owner. than 300 offices across the U.S., Senior Assisting with a wide variety of nonmedical Helpers’ caregivers are available anytime, needs including transportation to and from doc- during the day, night, weekends and holidays, tor appointments and miscellaneous errands, or for short or long term durations. meal preparation and medication reminders are “Ensuring peace of mind for the elderly and just some of the ways Senior Helpers is able to their family members during a sensitive time in aide its clients. In addition, as experts in their lives is the mission for which Senior Alzheimer’s and dementia care, Senior Helpers Helpers strives to match the most qualified, can customize a care plan that can be modified as compassionate caregivers who are dedicated to the client’s condition changes or progresses. their client’s needs and comfort,” says Erb. Senior Helpers is located at 16499 NE “We can help your loved one cope better with a cueing program that stimulates their ability to 19th Avenue, Suite 218 in North Miami remember and we’ll carefully monitor everything Beach. For more information, call 305-8166888 or visit seniorhelpers.com from medication to daily activities,” says Erb.

MAR-JCC summer camp sizzles with hot new programs The MARJCC located on the Sanford L. Ziff Campus at 18900 NE 25th Avenue in North Miami Beach, is known for its richly diverse summer camp programming.

This summer in particular will be a scorcher, but not just because of the summer heat.

In its efforts to keep its long-standing record of being rated one of the best summer camps in Miami-Dade County, and address the popular trends of the city’s youth, the MAR-JCC’s Camp Sol Taplin will offer exciting new camps such as Magicamp, which will teach the secrets of magic and illusion, while building character, confidence, and self-esteem. Science and Space Camp will offer hands-on science and space projects including rocket making, slime time, electro magnets, solar powered cars and much more. Also added to the bunch is Girls, Inc. which focuses on what girls like, including boot-camp and nutrition, jewelry making, soccer, painting, field hockey, and cake decorating; and returning with an entirely new curriculum, Camp Picasso will offer amazing new mediums for the budding artist with renowned claymation artist, Jorge Cruz.

Camp Sol Taplin wouldn’t be the same without its

usual high-caliber of specialty camps including Soccer, Junior Aquatics, All Sports, Super Sports, Future Stars Tennis, and Gymnastics camps. “These camps enhance specific sport skills in a fun and positive atmosphere while kids gain a greater understanding of the sport,” says Iris Mizrahi, MAR-JCC program director.

Participating in all camp-wide special events are the Premier Camps. These camps are devoted to improving skills and knowledge, are led by a senior staff member, and include dance, aquatics, theatre, and tennis.

Extreme camps are exactly that, and great for kids grade 5-7. Camps such as Extreme Adventure are ideal for the kid who is an adventure seeker. Activities include scuba and Jr. Lifeguard experience with trips this summer to theme parks, and camping in the Pocono Mountains. Extreme Sports will take the sports enthusiast to a new level with trips to Bucky Dent Baseball School in Del Ray Beach, and an Atlanta Braves Baseball Game in Atlanta, Georgia.

For more information or to register, call 305-9324200 ext. 145 or visit marjcc.org

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‘Total Recall’

Bari Auerbach LIFE IN THE CITY Voters let their voices be heard in Miami-Dade’s mayoral recall election – but maybe right here in Aventura there should be recall elections with items on the ballot like these: Too Small Recall: Vote YES! If you think spaces in many parking lots are so small, you have to climb out your sunroof or wait for the car next to you to pull out to get out.

Mall Recall: Vote YES! If you hold the mall responsible for putting you in debt by holding too many good sales and tempting you with new arrivals of totally irresistible shoes. (Or at least vote in favor of opening a consolidated credit kiosk) Stall Recall: Vote YES! If you think public restrooms should all be staffed with attendants making sure they’re spotless – plus offering perks like complimentary

toiletries or checks for wardrobe malfunctions and paper trails.

Fall Recall: Vote YES! If you think the supermarket should stop placing stacked up bottles and boxes where they’re bound to fall over and make you feel really embarrassed for accidentally hitting them with your shopping cart. And while you’re at it, vote YES! to recall all taste tested and/or squeezed too hard produce.

Football Recall: Vote YES! if you think there should be a recall of everyone in the NFL not preventing a lockout that could be very detrimental to local sports bars, beer sales, pizza deliveries and women who might have to give up their free time to hangout with bored guys on Sundays.

Hall Recall: Vote YES! if you think there should be a recall on condo bylaws allowing cooking aromas to permeate hallways (unless your neighbor makes something really good and invites you for dinner) Tall Recall: Vote YES! if you think a rule stating future mayoral candidates have to be tall is ridiculous - and then vote YES! again if you think qualifications should include honesty, integrity and efficiency – traits lending the highest stature to Aventura’s City Commission..

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Hard Rock Café Hollywood celebrates ‘Mardi Gras’ Continued from page 1 –––––––––––––––––– July 21 – right after our big celebration when Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood and Miami will be celebrating ‘40 years of rock and roll’ for 40 days and 40 nights from May 18 to June 26. We’ll also be honoring 40 heroes who have made a difference in the community.”

Displaying unbelievable generosity, Hard Rock Café, Hollywood has already donated over $37,000 to the new hospital and plans to reach a $50,000 goal by year-end.

On behalf of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Don Eachus, Director of Development and Kevin R. Janser, Vice President and Executive Director, expressed appreciation to the Hard Rock Café. “What was once a dream has turned into the exciting reality of opening the first stand-alone, 160,000 square foot children’s hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties linked by a bridge to the existing Memorial Regional Hospital.

“The fourth floor is dedicated to pediatric oncology because we treat almost 700 kids with cancer - the positive thing is today, kids with cancer can survive. More good news — since receiving approval last December, two of our pediatric patients have received heart transplants — so every day, we’re saving children’s lives.”

After viewing a video highlighting the hospital’s worldclass pediatric care provided by one of the nation’s finest teams of pediatric specialists, AMC members were inspired to believe the campaign goal to raise $36 million will be reached – offsetting the $140 million critical expansion cost of the children’s hospital, which will also feature private patient rooms, operating rooms, radiology equipment and plenty of family space.

In keeping with the “Believe you can make a difference” theme, Melvin noted, “Hard Rock also partners with Memorial Healthcare’s breast cancer unit…last year we helped raise over one million dollars to help fight breast cancer.

“In past years, we have worked with other philanthropic partners, including “Feeding South Florida”, where the Hard Rock Café Hollywood has also contributed over $40,000 inkind to feed the hungry.” Last November, Aventura Marketing Council members helped make a “Thanksgiving difference” during a holiday event hosted by Hard Rock Café, Hollywood benefitting Jubilee Center of South Broward – dedicated to providing emergency resources and relief from hunger and despair.

Before the breakfast was over, door prize winners Laura Heller of Greynolds Park Elementary and Rhonda Gelfman of Immigration Law Centre exclaimed, “I can’t believe it!” when they won office parties for ten at Hard Rock, Hollywood and Miami.

Then, AMC president Elaine Adler summed up the sentiments of everyone believing Hard Rock Café, Hollywood hosted the best Mardi Gras celebration this side of New Orleans: “Who ever would have expected Shrimp Creole, Dirty Rice and King Cakes at 7:30 a.m. in the morning! You left no detail aside in planning and executing a most wonderful event for our members, who were happy to help support the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital with a beautiful mountain of gifts for the little ones.”

For more information on creating your next experience,contact Hard Rock Café-Hollywood, phone 954315-9112. To learn more about supporting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, visit jdchf.org

Elaine Adler, President, Aventura Marketing Council presents host plaque to Robyn Melvin Robyn Melvin, Hard Rock Café Hollywood and Gonzalo Del Rio, Hard Rock Café Miami present door prizes to Laura Heller, Greynolds Park Elementary and Rhonda Gelfman, Immigration Law Centre

Celebrating Mardi Gras: Eric Beck, IT Doctors; Ally Korn, Aventura Heart Center; Salomon Wancier, Solution IQ Jordan Laser, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network/Laser Financial Group; Dean Neiger, DryEco; Jay Polin

The omelette station was a big hit!

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Networking amidst great food and gracious hospitality

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New ‘green’ machines making way into auto marketplace Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH They’re the hi-tech cars of the future, and they slowly are making their way into the mainstream marketplace.

Take for example, the Nissan’s All-Electric Leaf. It’s so revolutionary in fact that it doesn’t even have a tailpipe. And it’s not alone.

General Motors’ electric hybrid also is a plugin vehicle that uses batteries and a gas-powered engine to generate power for its electric motors. It literally plugs in overnight.

Likewise, Ford has a model of its own, the new Focus Electric, and that’s in addition to a whole herd of new Ford hybrids. Still, the cost of “going green” comes with a stiff price.

Chevy’s Volt carries a base price of about $41,000, but there’s also a $7,500 tax credit that buyers are entitled to once they make their purchase.

The Volt has a battery range of about 50 miles and then it uses its gas engine to gener-

ate electricity for a range of several hundred miles more. A full recharge takes about eight to 10 hours using a regular 110 outlet.

Nissan’s Leaf sells for about $33,000 and also is eligible for the $7,500 tax credit. It has a range of about 100 miles before it has to be recharged. However, it takes 18 to 20 hours to achieve a full charge. In addition, there’s a charger that can be purchased for an extra cost that provides a special high voltage line that cuts the charger time down to about eight hours.

Unfortunately, no matter how badly we want to go green, we just can’t do it yet. That’s because we can’t get them anywhere in South Florida. As it turns out, Florida will be one of the last states in the country to get these cars. We may see them later this year, but that’s at the earliest.

So what’s the problem? It seems that we don’t have an existing electrical infrastructure.

That means there’s no place to publicly recharge the electric cars. And that’s because Florida, unlike other states taking part in the “green” revolution simply hasn’t prepared for them. That disappoints a lot of local consumers who want to go green right now, but can’t.

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

You may find Al’s blog at cbsMiami.com.

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Dental Infections DR. JOSE L. ALVAREZ

Dental infections are not only painful, but can be very serious and should be treated promptly. It’s important to understand most infections will cause pain, prompting a dental visit, but many can remain silent and painless for years as the process can be very slow and gradual.

Dental infections usually begin from a common tooth decay or cavity. Tooth decay occurs from the breakdown of tooth enamel from bacteria acidic environment.

As the cavity gets deeper, the bacteria enters the pulp tissue causing infection within the tooth that could spread to neighboring tissues; including bone, soft tissue and even the bloodstream.

Symptoms can include: pain, swelling, fever, and difficulty opening the mouth among others. An infection is usually diagnosed by x-rays and a dental examination.

Once an infection is present treatment options are: a root canal or an extraction

of the tooth. In some cases, the infection site may also need to be incised and drained. Antibiotics will accompany most treatment plan to help fight and control the infection.

The most important thing to remember is prevention. Regular brushing and flossing are of utmost importance in preventing tooth decay in the first place.

Routine dental visits will also allow the opportunity to spot a problem in those cases where pain or other obvious symptoms are not yet present.

Our office offers all phases of dentistry, including the most advanced cosmetic procedures available in our industry. All performed in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Give us a call and we’d be happy to schedule you a consultation.

Dr. Jose J. Alvarez is an award-winning graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and an Implant Diplomate.

He offers all phases of dentistry in a state-of-the-art facility serving Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami Beach & Aventura.

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Look what’s new in the neighborhood...

Shari Lynn Rothstein-Kramer EAT THIS... DRINK THAT

Since food is one of my favorite things in the whole wide world, I am always on the outlook for new, interesting, exciting, and outrageous. It can come in the form of a restaurant, a grocery store, a gourmet shop, an ingredient, a meal, a snack, a dessert...you get the drift. If it has to do with anything edible, I want to check it out.

That is why I constantly patrol my neighborhood. I go into Publix and look for things I haven’t eaten before (believe it or not I just ate Athenos Greek Honey yogurt for the first the other day - delicious). I pray daily that new restaurants will have filled the vacant spaces of eateries that have come and gone, and anyone who lives here knows that they come and go pretty darn quickly! So, with that said, I was thrilled when I heard that the enormous space in Loehmann’s Plaza that once housed the now deceased Einstein Bagels and Ruby Tuesday was being given another shot at life and through the help of “investors” being magically transformed into something new. But what would it be?

Wouldn’t it be amazing if it were a little wine bar, or a homey little Italian joint?

Perhaps a Greek place, a diner, or a crab “shack”. Oh, the possibilities could be endless…or it could be another chain restaurant.

Well, not only did we get one, but two chain restaurants. Welcome (And despite my disdain for chains, I mean that with sincerity) Chipotle and Pei Wei to the neighborhood. Just what we needed. More “fast food”. But, at least it falls in the better-foryou-then-the-regular-fast-food fast food.

And in all fairness I can tolerate both. They are ideal lunch spots for most people and will definitely add life to the shopping center. By their arrival, residents may even

know that also deceased Prezzo’s has been replaced by another Italian food chain eatery, Zucherello’s.

Chipotle, which originally(in my mind) was placed to battle Lime in NMB, was a success. People love it. Jeez, the founder Steve Ells, even has his own reality TV show, “America’s Next Great Restaurant” – so he must be doing something right. Anyway, I do admit to having an affinity to Chipotle’s Carnitas. It is the one ingredient in the place that doesn’t burn my tongue off (I am on the wimpier side when it comes to seriously spicy foods) when I try to eat there. The burritos are huge and a great value.

And right next store, the “outpost” of PF Changs – Pei Wei. For reasonable prices, not only do you get to eat in “five languages” as they like to advertise, but you get a significant portion of food.

Keeping costs down, diners order their own at a counter and then sit. When the freshly cooked meal comes out, it is delivered to your table. There is an inviting atmosphere, and take out is available too. As a matter of fact, you can order on line and then pop in and pick it up. Love convenience. It definitely serves a purpose.

What is kind of cool is, if you are like me, and want to order everything you see, it keeps you focused. There’s no column A or B here. Pick a dish (choose from soups, salads, little plates, noodle and rice dishes, signature dishes, and more) and that’s your meal. There’s a kid’s menu, too. It really has choices. From Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese. Since there is a formula, it’s consistent. It’s not like any little neighborhood place (although I do like Mr. Chef that resides just around the corner in the Venture!) And you can have most anything for $10 or less.

So, welcome to the neighborhood Chipotle and Pei Wei. I am sure, in a town where people clamor to safe and tasty restaurants, you will grow and prosper. I am sure at some point soon, I will come in and indulge.

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Never Pay Another Expensive Repair Again

How Important Are Art Class for Your Child?

BY CARI COHEN

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As we grow up, we begin to admire those people who possess the creativity to solve problems in different ways and who generate innovative ideas. Usually, these kinds of people receive better opportunities and develop a sense of accomplishment and high self-esteem that allows them to embark on new projects or step on new territories.

Can art classes for our children contribute to the development of more creative and higher-thinking adults? The answer is yes. Several research studies show that art classes for children are an excellent tool for learning because they establish a solid foundation for future professions and successes in adult life.

Helping our children develop their creativity through art classes will undoubtedly contribute to a base for high selfesteem and freedom of expression. Other benefits that art classes provide are admiration for others’ work, the ability to work well with others, development of critical thinking, and perseverance to accomplish goals.

Children benefit from art classes not only from expressing their thoughts and feelings, but also from the creative process.

Through the means of art, the child will obtain self-discipline, creativity, and confidence in himself or herself. The child will be able to learn about the world and see it

in different ways. Learning new techniques and tools will provide the child with the ability to solve problems in a creative way.

Every day there are more studies that demonstrate how incorporating art class in schools has a positive impact on students’ learning. There are even studies that show that students who take art classes tend to have higher scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

In my experience, I am still surprised day after day when I observe how children in my classes are transformed. They become able to express themselves well and they are extremely happy once they reach their goal, hoping to later share with their parents their accomplished work.

There are other activities you can do with your child other than putting him in art classes. Some include: talking to them about art, visiting museums, observing different architecture, or working on art projects with them. These activities, though they may appear simple, will help you contribute to your child’s growth and maturity, which is something all parents look for.

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Pablo Picasso Cari Cohen . Artist-Abstract Art-Jewelry .

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The Times and The Seasons

Rev. Wil Keyser RELIGION Perhaps you are still struggling with the adjustment from daylight time to standard time. I may not be aware of the purpose for the time change but it seems counter-productive to turn your clock ahead one hour, wake up while it is still dark, turn your lights on earlier in the the morning so that when you come home you have an “extra� hour of daylight that same day. There are still only 24 hours in the day!

The Psalmist recorded in Psalm 104 that: God, The Creator, “made the moon for the seasons; the sun knows the place of its setting. God appointed the darkness and it became night.� Before we knew about the electric light bulb, night-time “was the time for the beasts of the forest to prowl about; the young lions roar after their prey and when the sun rises they withdraw to their dens, and man goes forth to his work and to labor until evening.� Today, man goes about seeking his prey using the inter-net from before the sun rises until far into the night.

The Scriptures make it very clear that God set The Times and the Seasons in place. The Genesis account tells us that the very first thing God did after creating the heavens and the earth was to command that there be light; and there was light. He was

very specific about the different lights and their purposes. “Let there be lights in the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark the seasons, days and years. God made two great lights, the sun to rule the day and the moon to rule the night. He also made the stars to give light on the earth. Job described it this way: “God garnished the heavens with the stars, sprinkling them just as He designed.

Apparently it is only mankind that has a problem with the time schedule established by God. No matter what man does to the clock on earth, “The sun knows when to go down.� Jeremiah, the Prophet, made this comparison: “Even the Stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons and the Dove, the Swift and the Thrush observe the time of their migration.� He makes mention of the turtle,Swallow and Crane as well “Who know when to come in and when to go out.� They do not change their clocks and they are always on time!!

Daniel was a man who recognized that God was in control of The Times and The Seasons. After God granted him success in knowing the King’s dream and the interpretation of it thereby saving the lives of all the “wise-men� Daniel made this declaration: “Praise be to the Name of God for ever and ever; Wisdom and power are His. He changes The Times and The Seasons, He sets up kings and deposes them; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He knows what lies in darkness.� Nothing happens by chance!

Man may change the clock but God controls The Times and The Seasons.

Rev. Keyser is Pastor of The Church At Aventura 305 931 4823

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Subaru Forester is a rugged, stable compact SUV Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS I like the 2011 Subaru Forester. It’s a compact SUV competing in the same class with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and others. It’s stable and rugged in off-road traveling and it has an excellent all-wheeldrive system that eases the going in tougher driving situations.

The Forester’s all-wheel-drive system is standard and it really does give the vehicle excellent traction and handling in bad weather, and it’s well equipped with safety features. Forester was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after getting a five-star rating in all government crash tests and a four-star rating for rollover resistance.

Forester was introduced as an all-new model in 2009 after being redesigned to give it a wider track, a longer wheelbase, a double wishbone rear suspension, more cargo space and more rear-seat legroom.

It’s classified as a “crossover” vehicle, one with a car-based chassis that has been designed to deliver good handling and good fuel economy. The Forester is slightly longer than Honda’s CR-V and a little shorter than Toyota’s RAV4.

The Forester XT has a distinctive functional hood scoop, five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels, a chrome-tipped dual exhaust and a spoiler that juts over the rear window.

On the inside, the cabin is nicely designed and the seats are comfortable, while driver visibility is excellent from all angles. The center stack has faux aluminum trim and holds the climate and audio controls. The center console is deep and slides forward four inches to provide an armrest.

The rear seats are split 60/40 and fold flat to yield a huge 68.3-cubic-foot cargo area (33.5 cubic feet with the rear seat up). The rear seat also reclines and there’s a retractable center tray with fixed cup holders.

For 2011, there’s a long list of improvements, including an all-new engine for the base 2.5X models (the 2.5XT keeps the same turbocharged 224 hp twin cam engine). The new engine has a slightly longer stroke and a slightly larger displacement, and a chain-driven double overhead

Subaru Forester XT has functional hood scoop, five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and a chrome-tipped dual exhaust.

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cam (it was a belt-driven single overhead cam before). The horsepower is the same at 170, but torque is higher at 174 pounds-feet at 4,100 rpm and fuel economy is improved to 21/27 mpg for either manual or automatic transmission.

Forester 2.5XT models now include 2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Touring, with the the Touring model replacing the 2.5XT

Limited as the top Forester model. Pricing ranges from $21,220 for the base model to $29,020 for the 2.5X Touring.

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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‘Extreme food makeovers’

BY BARI AUERBACH If you want to start eating better, it may be time for an “extreme food makeover” targeting what’s currently in your fridge and kitchen cabinets. Here are some suggestions for what should get tossed in a hefty bag to make room for lean, green healthier choices: Shelve It If you’ve got yogurt on your refrigerator shelf, take the “Activia challenge” and discover.

Activia Dessert Vanilla Bean in a four oz. size has a whopping 19g of sugar – but Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla has only 1g sugar per 6 oz serving.

Are your cabinet shelves stocked with energy bars marketed as high protein?

Some actually have very low amounts of protein and high amounts of carbohydrates in the form of sugar. For example, one leading brand has 10 grams of protein and as much as 18 grams of sugar - while another better choice has 30 grams of protein and only 2 grams of sugar.

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

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

Pour it Out Be careful which bottle of tea’s in your fridge - even if you got it from Whole

Foods Market. The brand “Honest Tea” has a Perfect White Tea flavor with 9g of sugar while the Just Green Tea unsweetened variety has 0g sugar. And what about that fruit smoothie you just drank? One 24-ounce smoothie provides about 450 calories that’s the same amount of calories in 10-12 doughnut holes! A solution is to make less caloric homemade versions using 1-2 servings fruit, 1/2 cup skim milk, and 1/2 cup non-fat flavored yogurt.

Out the Door If shelves on your refrigerator door are filled with fattening salad dressings and condiments, lose ‘em and buy winning replacements to enjoy with all the fresh vegetables and lean proteins you’ll be restocking with. Using balsamic vinegar, calorie-free Walden Farms dressings (available in the produce department) and mustard instead of mayo or ketchup can help toss added fat and calories out of salads and sandwiches.

Freezer Pleasers Trade the ice cream for fresh fruit or frozen treats that can help satisfy your craving for something sweet with a lot less fat and calories. The Skinny Cow, no sugar added vanilla ice cream sandwiches have only 140 calories, 2g fat and 5g sugar; and PhillySwirl makes “Sweet Delites” bars that are sugar free, fat free and gluten free with only 14 calories each. The variety pack comes with raspberry, cherry and orange swirled with vanilla flavors made with real fruit.

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Blue River Valley Farm offers wine lovers package

BY BILL KOFOED

A working farm and one of southern Indiana’s best known wineries have teamed up to offer a unique four day/three night Wine Lovers package valid from April 1 October 31.

Guests stay at a newly renovated three-bedroom home at the up-scale Blue River Valley Farm in Milltown, where they can relax in the hot tub or meander along the mile-long nature walk. They can also sit on the front porch with a glass of wine while gazing at the rolling hills of southern Indiana. Other options include picking seasonal fruits and vegetables, or trying their hand at milking goats (under the watchful eye of owner Ashira Young). There’s also fishing and canoeing nearby.

A nearly full day is scheduled at the Turtle Inn Winery in Corydon, about a 30 minute drive, where they will start with a complimentary lunch, meet privately with

owner Jim Pfeiffer to learn the nuances of wine making and grape growing. Next is to tour the winery and vineyard to learn why, as Jim says, “everything in the winemaking process counts.” Guests will then spend some hands on time in the winery and vineyard to assist in the timely production of grape growing or winemaking. A bottle of wine and wine tasting are included.

Cost is $675 per couple Sunday through Thursday and $735 on weekends.

The cost for additional family members staying at the farmhouse who want to participate in this package is $150 per person.

Blue River Valley Farm, located about 45 minutes from Louisville, KY and 2 1/2 hours from Indianapolis, is owned and operated by State Senator Richard Young and his wife Ashira.

For further information or reservations, log onto the web site,www.bluerivervalleyfarm.com <http://www.bluerivervalleyfarm.com/> or call (888) 375-7557 .

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2011 destined to be Florida fishing extravaganza

BY RODNEY BARRETO Chairman, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Thus far in 2011, the stars are aligned for bass anglers and fishing in general. Tournaments showcase record and near-record catches, and we’re hearing from around the state about big bass and impressive catch numbers.

On Lake Kissimmee, Tom Rewis and Doug Chance produced a five-bass stringer totaling more than 40 pounds to win the Tony Strickland Memorial Tournament. On Lake Tohopekaliga, Gerald Swindle’s 80-pound, 13-ounce accumulation of 15 bass over three days came close to setting a B.A.S.S. record.

Okeechobee produced a four-day total of 106-pounds, 10-ounces for FLW Tournament winner Brandon McMillan – a new tour record. Zack Mack, from Tennessee, caught a 14-pound-2-ounce Florida largemouth bass on Lake Kissimmee in early February.

Meanwhile, Sean Rush of Trophy Bass Expeditions said, “Rodman Lake may be the hottest trophy bass lake anywhere right now.”

He recently documented bass over 12 pounds, with two clients catching and releas-

ing 50 fish in a single day.

Even though evidence points to a stellar year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages bass-fishing aficionados to consider catch-and-release for the long-term good of the stock.

The FWC’s “Big Catch” angler recognition program enables anglers of all ages to submit an application for a full-color certificate and a window decal to memorialize their fishing trips. The program allows people to submit information about memorable catches of any of 33 species of freshwater fish for recognition, based on qualifying lengths or weights (see <MyFWC.com/Fishing>).

As part of the public input the FWC received in developing a new Long-Term Black Bass Management Plan, one agreedupon goal was making Florida the undisputed bass fishing capital of the world. That title is heavily influenced by communicating news about outstanding fishing opportunities.

One component of the plan is a “Trophy Catch” program that recognizes anglers who catch really large bass and provides incentives for them to report and release their catch.

The plan isn’t just about trophy fish. All aspects of fisheries management are being reconsidered and fine tuned to create the best possible outcome for anglers visiting or living in Florida. Key considerations include habitat

FWC REPORT improvement, real estate values, improved access to increase local business opportunities, and streamlining rules. Not lost in the plan is the essence of creating safe and sustainable opportunities and the desire to ensure that future generations value our natural resources and perpetuating the fishing tradition.

The FWC is teaming with Visit Florida to promote our state as the “Fishing Capital of the World.” We are also looking at new and exciting ways to integrate social marketing and modern technology to help families find productive places to fish and overcoming barriers that prevent them from reconnecting with nature.

Another great opportunity for Florida fishing communities is to tout themselves in the World Fishing Network’s “Ultimate Fishing Town USA” competition (<ww.WFNFishingTown.com>. Folks can nominate their town and people across America will vote for the winner. The winning town receives a $25,000 grant for a fisheries improvement project and a halfhour television show dedicated entirely to fishing in its community.

The World Fishing Network made Florida its own region because we have such numerous and diverse resources. Since each of the seven regions will have their top two vote-getters in the runoff, Florida will have two finalists.

Nominate your town now and publicize the value of your unique fishery resources.

As Chairman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and an avid outdoors person who grew up around the Everglades, I understand that the quality of fishing reflects the quality of living. Florida’s saltwater and freshwater fisheries are worldclass, thanks to great resources and responsible management. We should be proud of all the jobs the fishing industry creates and we should marvel at how fishing can move you from sighs of relaxation as you unwind, to shouts of elation as you catch another Florida trophy, to smiles of satisfaction as you release it to perpetuate the experience.

To find out more about Florida’s Wildlife Legacy Initiative and Florida’s State Wildlife Grant program, go to <ww.MyFWC.com/WILDLIFEHABITATS/Legacy_index.htm>.

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ZING Quality Closeouts hosts ‘feel right at home’ SpeedBiz meeting

BY BARI AUERBACH

Faster than you can say “We dare you to find our quality of furniture cheaper anywhere!” ZING Quality Closeouts, specializing in “indoor and outdoor furniture” helped create the quickest way to build business.

The new ZING showroom grand opening in North Miami Beach recently hosted an Aventura Marketing Council SpeedBiz meeting – the “short and sweet” monthly networking event presented by the AMC’s Small Business Development Committee.

ZING owner Michael Arden helped extend a warm, “feel right at home” welcome to a great turnout of business and community leaders attending the morning Lightning Biz event likened to “speed dating for your business - only better!“ “SpeedBiz has become a favorite to many Aventura Marketing Council members as it provides a way to connect oneon-one with new members and reconnect with long-time members,” said Aventura Comm. Michael Stern of Stern Bloom Media, Chair of the AMC Small Business Development Committee.

Savvy entrepreneurs in a hurry to find out how ZING can offer 40% to 70% off every day on designer quality furniture were intrigued by the ZING family success story featured on the website ShopAtZing.com “It started back in Chicago, 25 years ago.

Our founder had the idea of a furniture store like no other. He worked hard for many, many years at tradeshows always looking for unique and impressive furniture which he did find. However, he also found something that he was not expecting that changed the way he viewed furniture forever.

“Many people in the furniture business would make hundreds, sometimes thousands of an item before anyone was interested. In many cases, people were interested, but not to the extent that the manufacturers had predicted. This is where ZING came to life.

“Why not take all the extras, buy them at a discounted price and get them to the public for way less than anywhere else? Who can pass up a great deal? Our founder certainly

Michael Arden and Scott Weber of Zing Quality Closeouts flank Aventura Comm. Michael Stern

Left: Peter Fisher, Woodbury Financial Services; Dr. Nancy Bacher, Dr. Nancy Bacher & Associates; Ted Konover, AXA Advisors; Zoe Masterson, World Realty John Parafinczuk, ASAP Staffing Services; Michael Arden, Zing Quality Closeouts; Andrew Waxman, Mercantil Commercebank

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couldn’t and why should you? ZING is here to get you the hottest most desirable furniture in the world at a fraction of the cost.”

Quickly realizing ZING really can furnish your whole house for less than anyone, AMC members were especially impressed by the spacious showroom featuring top-quality living and dining room sets; a vast selection of pool tables on display from contemporary to traditional; matching game room furniture; stools with thousands of options including wood, metal, rattan and backless; and hundreds of patio sets in the latest styles with custom options available - all at closeout prices guaranteed to be the “lowest anywhere.”

Everyone was also happy to hear ZING can add bling to any home with as much as 50% off wall hangings and accessories. Then before the SpeedBiz meeting was over “instant winner” Norman Axelman of Advantage Computer Solutions won a painting and shared in issuing a challenge presented by ZING and the Aventura Marketing Council.

For more information about ZING Quality Closeouts, visit the North Miami Beach showroom at 2250 Northeast 163rd Street, the website shopatzing.com or phone: 786-235-6024. To learn about upcoming Aventura Marketing Council SpeedBiz meetings, call 305-932-5334.

Sandra Wichman, American Cancer Society with Hope Bieri, Berman Chiropractic Center

Rebeca Reiner, EWM Realtors; Kim Ben-Shalom, C&C Insurance East; Kemar Fearon, Manchester Wealth Management; Aurora Franquiz, Northern Trust

Greg Gringruz, iBeautiful.com; David Geller, Tasti D-Lite Sunny Isles Beach; Dan Palmer, Aventura News; Dean Neiger, DryEco; Steve Parshin, iBeautiful.com

Eileen Glastein, Bnai Zion Foundation; Hope Bieri, Berman Chiropractic Center; Barbara Falk, Miami Promotions; Sandra Wichman, American Cancer Society

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FPL selects area teachers to get classroom grants

BY AMELIA GOMEZ

Florida Power & Light Company recently announced that several Miami-Dade teachers were selected to receive funding through FPL’s 2011 Renewable Energy Teacher Grant program.

The winning teachers will receive the funding to support classroom projects that help teach students about renewable energy and adhere to the Florida State Board of Education’s Sunshine State Standards. In total, 43 teachers across FPL’s 35-county service territory have been selected to receive a total of $43,000 in 2011.

“As renewable energy becomes more prevalent in the everyday lives of Floridians, an understanding of the technology is critical for our next generation of leaders,” said Manny Rodriguez, FPL’s external affairs manager for Miami-Dade County. “We applaud these dedicated teachers for creating forward-thinking, exciting projects that will enhance the science curriculum in their classrooms.”

The winning teachers, schools, and projects in Miami-Dade are: Laurie Futterman, grades three through eight at David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center.

Students take on a real-life goal of reducing energy usage by educating their classmates, families and communities in “Reducing Energy Costs and Carbon Emissions One School at a Time.”

Roberta Stanley, grade six at Arvida Middle School. In “Home Sweet Energy Efficient Home,” students become architects as they design blueprints for an efficient home, taking into consideration insulation, windows, lighting, appliances and landscaping.

Suzanne Wojcik, grades kindergarten through five at Poinciana Park Elementary School. “Powered by the Sun Fun” enables students to assemble a variety of solar powered machinery including windmills, trucks, scooters, racecars and motorboats.

Susy Chu, grade eight at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School. After learning about the functionality of solar panels, students will design and build a model for their own “Solar Powered Vehicles.”

Karen Helding, grade eight at South Dade Middle School. While enjoying home-cooked hot dogs and s’mores made from solar ovens built by hand, students will study the effects of climate change and create a cookbook with recipes in “Solar Cooker.”

Mohanalatha Pamajala, grade nine at Coral Reef High School. In “Solar Vehicles – Saving Energy in Transportation,” students apply their knowledge to design, build and race a vehicle powered only by sunlight.

Award recipients are selected by the National Education Energy Development (NEED) project, a non-profit organization working with energy companies and agencies to bring balanced energy curriculum and training to the nation’s classrooms.

“We are honored to be a partner in FPL’s effort to provide teacher training, solar installations, curriculum and classroom grants to schools in its service territory,” said NEED executive director Mary Spruill.

“In our second year of the program, we’ve seen strongly written grants that will raise the level of energy knowledge among Florida’s teachers, students and families.

At a time of declining school budgets, these grants provide educators the opportunity to truly teach science and to integrate practical knowledge of energy in their classrooms.”

The awards range from $500 to $3,000 per project, based on the proposed budget and number of students that will benefit, and come from the NextEra Energy Foundation, which is funded by shareholders of FPL’s parent company, NextEra Energy Inc., the nation’s largest producer of renewable energy from the wind and the sun.

This is the second year for FPL’s Renewable Energy Teacher Grant program and is part of a larger commitment to the state.

Projects were judged according to stated goals, energy content, creativity and plans for budget and evaluation.

Completed projects may be featured on FPL’s Solar Station website at <www.FPL.com/solarstations>.

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Estate becomes magical island during Deering Seafood Festival

BY SHEILA STIEGLITZ

One very special day each year the historic Deering Estate at Cutler is transformed into a magical island with calypso rhythms, colorfully costumed dancers and mountains of Florida’s freshest seafood.

This year the family-friendly celebration begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Mar. 27, when the seventh annual Deering Seafood Festival opens its doors to the sounds of steel drums with towering stilt walkers greeting each guest.

Under the big top tent, Dean Max (3030 Ocean) who was recently crowned the King of American Seafood, heads the local celebrity chef cooking demonstrations.

Chef Jouvens Jean (SAWA Village of Merrick Park), Chef Sean Bernal (Sushi Samba) and from the Bahamas Chef Tricia Ferguson (co-author of Lionfish Cookbook), join him and share their unique recipes, and prepare delectable samples of seafood dishes for the cooking enthusiasts.

Johnson & Wales culinary students work alongside the chefs and offer assistance in food preparation.

Local restaurants prepare their specialties featuring scrumptious bounty from the

sea. Golden Rule Seafood Market, Whole Foods Market, Black Point Ocean Grill, Iggy’s Street Wok, Imlee Indian Bistro, Miller Alehouse, Paella Party, Rodbender’s Raw Bar & Grill, Shibui Japanese Restaurant and Sports Grill offer an outstanding array of the freshest catch that includes delicious lobster, fried conch, shrimp egg rolls, grilled dolphin, garlic blue crabs and heaping mounds of shrimp that are steamed, fried, or just peel and eat.

Set in the biggest backyard on Biscayne Bay, the festival is non-stop fun. While a parade of Bahamian Junkanoo musicians playfully weave throughout the crowd, emcee Trent Aric, Channel 10’s chief meteorologist, keeps the onstage entertainment jumping with the Harbor Islanders, a lively Brazilian Revue, and the music of the popular VIVA Rock Band to close out the day.

New to the Li’l Shrimp Kids Zone is the Deering Discovery Cove, created by the estate’s Educational and Interpretive Staff, where kids experience a simulated underwater archeological adventure. In the Cove, boys and girls build their own seaworthy exploration vessels and then embark on a journey where they will discover a mangrove shipwreck and pirates’ treasures,

uncover fossils, and explore the fascinating bioluminescence of creatures that live deep beneath the sea.

The Kids Zone also offers unlimited fun on the inflatables, and serves a land lovers menu to keep everyone happy.

Save time for pontoon boat rides aboard the Pelican Skipper to Chicken Key — an artists’ village featuring local artists and artisans crafters with original paintings, photography, crafts and jewelry — and a limited number of nature hikes and tours of the historic Stone House and Richmond Cottage.

The Deering Estate at Cutler is a Miami-Dade County park, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. Admission includes park entrance and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults are $15 in advance online and $20 at the gate; children (4-14 years old) are $5, and Foundation members are admitted free. Proceeds benefit the Deering Estate Foundation.

For more information call 305-2351668, ext. 263, or go online to <www.deeringseafoodfestival.org>.

Florida’s freshest seafood is served at the historic Deering Estate at Cutler during the Deering Seafood Festival.

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Hard Rock Café Hollywood celebrates Amparo Vargas, Social Technia; Guest; Emma Del Real and Maria Del Real, Multi Lingua

In the festive Mardi Gras spirit Casey Lee of DynaServe Florida enjoys coconut painting

Barbara Hirshhorn with Principal Bernard Osborn, David Lawrence Jr. K-8

Oscar Llorente, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Loma Frazier Grant, Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa; Casey Lee

Angie Carroll, The Continental Group; Don Eachus, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital; Robyn Melvin, Hard Rock Café Hollywood; Bob Cahn, AFLAC

Kim Goedde, Gallery Art; Bissera Paskaleva, Bulgari Financial Corporation; Rhonda Gelfman, Immigration Law Centre

Xiomara Umana-Alvarez and Dante Valdivieso, Elite Care at Home; Denise Rubinstein, MGR Services

John Parafinczuk and Luis Lorie, ASAP Staffing Services

Patricia Conlon, Imperial Club; Sarah Gattuso, Miami Dolphins; Lynda Peeler

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Asela Prieto, Tom’s Moving & Storage; Arthur Barr, Barr & Associates

Guests enjoy live New Orleans style music from Mike Sipe Entertainment

Angie Caroll and Gary Pyott, The Continental Group; Barbara Falk, Miami Promotions

Susan Weisman; Ted Konover, AXA Advisors; Debbie Lewis Loretta Hardial and Karen Rueda, Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach; Joseph Menda, Signs Now Hollywood

Mike Keane, The Village at Gulfstream Park; Oscar Llorente, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Dean Neiger, DryEco

Dr. Danette Arthur; Mark Pratt and Damian Pratt, ImageSound Americas

Charmaine Yobbi (left), Art & Cultural Center of Hollywood

Barbara Hirshhorn, David Lawrence Jr. K-8; Lisa Thurber, Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Dr. Jim Mennes, Ojus Elementary

Don Eachus, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital; Robyn Melvin, Hard Rock Café Hollywood; Jason Katz, Circle of LifeSaving, Life Fitness; Oscar Llorente, Mount Sinai Medical Center

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Get Ready for Spring with the Three "Ps" of Flea & Tick Control With spring comes warmer weather and more outdoor activities to enjoy with our dogs. Unfortunately, we can also expect more fleas and ticks. This is the time to remember the three "Ps" of flea and tick control: 1. Pets—Preventing and treating fleas on your dog.

2. Premise—Control of fleas in your environment.

3. Persistence—Continuous treatment of your home and pet.

Pets • Don't wait until you see fleas or ticks to treat your pet. Adult fleas on your dog account for only 5% of the total flea population, so take preventive steps.

• Treat all of your pets so they don't infect each other. The same species of flea infects cats, dogs, rabbits and other small animals.

• Flea and tick control products fall within two categories: topical and oral.

• Topical Products ˆ "Spot-on" products, flea shampoos, sprays, dips, powders and collars are all topical. Spot-on products are liquid treatments that are effective for at least a month. Flea shampoos, sprays, dips, powders and collars either kill fleas on contact or have a residual effect lasting from a few days to a few weeks.

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Premise • For effective flea control, treat your home and yard as well as your dog.

• It's a myth that fleas jump off dogs to lay their eggs. Flea eggs are laid in a dog's coat then fall onto carpets, bedding and other areas. In fact, about 70% of flea eggs will fall off a dog within the first eight hours.

• Wash dog bedding and area rugs weekly and vacuum carpets often.

• Products to kill fleas indoors include powders, carpet sprays, aerosols and foggers.

• Use yard sprays to reduce the flea population outdoors. In severe cases, you might need a pest control service.

Persistence • It's not unusual to see an initial improvement, only to have a rebound three weeks later. This is why persistence is the key.

• Become familiar with the flea life cycle, which can last from two weeks to several months.

• Keep your pet on a lifelong flea control program. It'll make the lives of your dog and your family more enjoyable.

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