Aventura News 7.27.2011

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July 27 - August 2, 2011

Morton’s hosts ‘classic combination’ networker

BY BARI AUERBACH

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orton’s, home of the best steak anywhere, recently hosted a “classic combination” networking event for Aventura Marketing Council members combining business building with socializing – plus showcasing Morton’s “Classic Combination” featuring single-cut filet mignon and cold water lobster tail served with a center cut iceberg wedge and grilled jumbo asparagus.

Jessica Walcott, Morton’s sales and marketing manager, helped welcome a huge turnout of AMC business and community leaders to Morton’s Bar 12-21 - combining delectable Bar Bites with signature drinks.

Leaders from Aventura Hospital, Park One, Aventura News and Granoff

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Ben Launerts, Parksman Parking; Jason Katz, Circle of Lifesaving; Solange Beaumard, Equinox Fitness Club; Oscar Llorente, Mount Sinai Medical Center; Carolina Sznajderman, Egozi & Bennett

Jessica Walcott, Morton’s The Steakhouse; Sydney Davis, Terrabella Realty; Gar Mickler and Jessica Bert, Aventura Marketing Council

(Photography by Andrew Goldstein)

Murray Rubin, Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapels; Dr. Jodi Stoner, BusinessEtiquette.Biz; Arthur and Cheyenne Chernov, Juice Plus; Esther Reynolds, Krop Sr. High PTSA

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Wandering & Pondering Succefull Man

where he had to live in their facilities. Lasted about six months and then stole out one night; his mother finally found him living Bill is a highly respected man in his com- under a bridge.

She brought him home and watched over munity. Involved in many benevolent deeds.

Always refers to his upbringing and his him for two years, never leaving his side.

It finally seemed to work. In fact when he mother for same. However his mother might not agree with him by his behavior growing went to live with a relative a few states away, somehow began to get work and up. He was slightly post Boomer little by little got himself straightand had watched his folks smoking ened out. pot on occasion. When he got into He started in a new firm and his teens he felt he should experimoved up right through this growment openly and smoked pot in ing company. He would tell everyfront of his parents. When they tried one that his mother really was his to admonish him he reminded them inspiration for his growth. that they had smoked in front of He got a call from his father that him.

DAN PALMER his mother was very sick and wantHe went to college but got into trouble with wild parties full of dope and you ed to see him. He thought it over and then guessed it: was thrown out in his junior year called his father and told him that if he came for selling drugs to students. He went home home and saw his mother in such bad shape and his parents tried helping him with jobs that it might set him back in his thinking.

His mother died shortly thereafter. but he messed up every time. They finally Nowadays when he talks about his success told him that unless he went for help, they he says it was about his mother making it wouldn’t continue to support him.

So he went for help and drug counseling. happen. Then, he sadly says that his mother He appeared to be oked but quietly had a died suddenly and he never had a chance to drug business going on the side. His parents tell her how he felt about her. He says this then got him into a private counseling outfit with a straight face.

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Around Town in Aventura Aventura Marketing Council members enjoy VIP shuttle experience thanks to ESGR

Maria and Avi Weintraub, The Weintraub Companies

Liftoff!

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AMC members gather with ESGR supporters at Kennedy Space Center before liftoff

On July 8th, the world’s attention was turned to Kennedy Space Center for the final shuttle launch of the Atlantis. Over one million people watched the launch from cities near and far. Mission control said there was only a 30% chance of the launch taking place that morning due to weather conditions, but the weather cleared just prior to the launch to accomplish the mission.

Eight members of the Aventura Marketing Council were among a very few from around the state and the nation to become VIP guests of the Florida Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and watch the launch from military locations extremely close to the launch site. These members included Heather Rohan CEO of Aventura Hospital and her husband, Joe Rohan; Jordan Laser, Director and Konrad Brown from Northwestern Mutual /Laser Financial Services; Jose Sambol, Director, North America and Gaston Rodriguez from TAM Airlines; Avi Weintraub, CEO of The Weintraub Companies and his wife Maria Weintraub.

“Amazing!” “Took my breath away” and “This was on my ‘bucket list’! were the comments from the VIP guests who were escorted and hosted by members of the Florida Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. (ESGR)

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The Eye of the Storm

Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING A hurricane is a storm with violent winds, rain, thunderstorms and tornados.

If it occurs in the Western ocean it is called a cyclone. One of the characteristics of these storms is the Eye. The eye is a calm region in the center of the storm. It is an area that has clear skies, light winds and no rain. The eye is surrounded by the Eye Wall which contains the most severe weather.

Many people’s lives are full of turbulence and commotion. They are surrounded by raging storms. They are caught in the furor of the whirlwinds swirling around them. They are assailed by the angry feelings or outbursts of the tempestuous people and situations in their lives.

These violent disturbances threaten an individual’s well-being and cause feelings of unrest, discord and strife. It is a confused and tortuous state. The only protec-

tion is to get out of the gale and uproar and get into the “eye of the storm.� Every hurricane has an eye. The more intense the storm the smaller the eye but there is always an eye. The eye is a less tumultuous state. It is an intrinsic state of calmness with lower pressure. In the eye you can be free from the storm and the fierce and disruptive conditions around you.

You can be free from the disorder, agitation and intensity that accompanies such disturbances.

The eye of the storm is a quiet and safe environment. You will feel composed and self-controlled in all your moods and situations. Find the eye inside of you. If you cannot find it, create an eye inside of you.

Once you are in the eye relax. Enjoy the peace and serenity. Remain unruffled, serene and tranquil. Once you are in the eye you must remain alert and aware that the stormy forces are still around you.

They are still violent and dangerous. They still pose a threat to you. Once you are in the eye of the storm do not leave.

Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305-788-48, 212-308-0309.

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Taste of the Nation Miami raises $80,000 to fight childhood hunger Creekstone Farms presented a heated cooking competition during Taste of the Nation Miami, where Chef Philip Brock of Cascata Grille at Fairmont Turnberry Isle won the faceoff against Paula DaSilva of 1500°, with a rolled herbed and soy flank steak served over tomato and roasted corn.

But the real winner of the evening was

Share Our Strength, a nonprofit organization that helps fight childhood hunger, where South Florida’s premier culinary benefit raised an unprecedented $80,000.

Celebrating its 24th year, Taste of the Nation Miami was held at the legendary Fairmont Turnberry Isle in Aventura, where over 500 people came out to support the cause

Forty of the hottest chefs and restaurants from around Miami participated in this year’s Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation

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Chef Philip Brock (second to left) with Creekstone Farms representative, Laurie Jennings, Ralph Pagano, Chef Allen Susser, Calvin Hughes and competing Chef Paula DaSilva of 1500°

and sample delicious culinary creations from 40 of the hottest chefs from around Miami.

Not only did foodies get the chance to sample the latest cuisine, they were also able to enjoy the best wines & spirits, live music, and an impressive array of silent and live auction items were on showcase during the affair, too.

The special evening – themed “Don’t Ignore the Signs” after Share Our Strength’s national campaign – was emceed by Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano, along with Emmy award-winning TV anchors Laurie Jennings and Calvin

Hughes of WPLG Miami, with the help of longtime event chair Allen Susser of Burger Bar by Chef Allen, and chefs’ chair Andre Bienvenu of Joe’s Stone Crab.

Each year, Miami-Dade and Broward’s hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion during Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Miami with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. There are over 17 million kids in America, with 637,000 in Florida – that’s 1 in 4 children—who do not know when or where they’ll have their next meal.

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‘Keeping Your Cool’ tion!)

Bari Auerbach LIFE IN THE CITY It’s so hot outside, Mo’s could literally cook some fried eggs on the Country Club Drive circle - but fortunately, there are solutions for “keeping your cool” around Aventura: Chill with Ice Cream: Summer heat is always a great excuse to indulge in ice cream – but if you want to maintain your beach body, you may want to stick to a single scoop and forego the PB&C Shake (peanut butter & chocolate) with 2,010 calories and 68 grams of saturated fat.

Make a Splash: The water sprinklers at Founders Park are a great way to beat the heat – and they can actually serve a great dual purpose if you want to bring your laundry with you (especially if your housekeeper is taking a summer vaca-

Hyper-Ventilate: To get some extreme ventilation at hot spots like the gym, camp out in front of the treadmill everyone wants that’s right under the air conditioning vent…But be sure you muscle-in on it before members who stays on for hours talking on their cell phones press the quick start button.

Cold Shoulder: Ignoring friends who want you to go with the them to those hot yoga classes or hard core fitness warehouses with no a/c is perfectly acceptable this time of year – you can get just as good of a workout by walking around the cool, comfortable Aventura Mall while carrying tons of shopping bags!

Cool & Collected: When it’s so hot outside, tempers can flare – so if you feel like you’re about to experience “road rage” when someone refuses to turn right on red even after coming to a complete stop…just remember how lucky you are to be in Aventura – such a popular destination that even when it’s the off-season there’s still plenty of traffic!

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Dimitry Shaposhnikov’s DS Xpress — The one-stop solution to business communications

BY LYNN CARROLL

computer age, from exciting web design to networking and data applications. We like to say we’re a gateway to e-commerce. We can assist with all aspects of getting a business started online, from domain name registration, through content generation, to promotion. We recognize that businesses still need print materials, from business cards to promotional materials and bound reports, we also offer high-quality, full-color printing services.

LC: Of the services you offer, which are you finding is most in demand?

DIMITRY SHAPOSHNIKOV

LC: What is the main focus of DS Xpress?

DS: We can handle just about everything related to business communications in the

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DS: The most common request we currently have is for website design. So many consumers search online for companies and business services that a website has become like a storefront. Business owners are discovering that in addition to having a website, it’s necessary for their site to attract high volumes of traffic- a $1,000 website is not going to accomplish this. Fortunately, we’re

PROVOCATIVE QUESTIONS FOR PROVOCATIVE PEOPLE happy to say that we’ve acquired several exciting high-end projects. I always advise my clients that if they’re willing to spend a little more in the beginning for an e-commerce site, they will gain a lot more return on their investment. Also, in order to direct web users to our client’s sites, we’re working a lot with search engine optimization (SEO).

to free my time so I can concentrate on critical elements such as customer service.

LC: How do you manage to stay on top of so many different services?

DS: There’s a lot of confusion about mobile marketing right now. Some consumers are interested in mobile apps, and we can create apps too but we can also create mobile websites that are iPad and iPhone ready which can be more sensible than an ‘app’ at times. HTML5 is a very popular computer language for these sites, and we are on top of it. Many tech companies are just starting to become familiar with it.

DS: It all comes down to having the right people onboard. DS Xpress has four divisions –– printing, networking, search engine optimization and web development-software –– each headed by a partner who is a specialist in that field. I know and understand each division thoroughly, but my background is in programming and marketing. When I meet with a client interested in a specific service, I typically bring along one of my specialists. Also, my project manager Alex, helps

LC: What about new marketing strategies that connect with consumers through mobile devices such ass cellphones, BlackBerrys, iPads and the like? How can businesses enter that playing field?

DS Xpress is located at 20900 NE 30th Avenue, Suite 410. For more information, call 305-300-5224 or visit dsxpress.com

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RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles

BY VERONICA MINGRONE Broward Center for the Perfoming Arts

Take a trip down memory lane or introduce loved ones to the music of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite band, the Beatles, with Broadway musical RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles.

The 2011 Drama Desk Award winner provides fans of all ages with the opportunity to relive favorite Beatles memories

with four talented performers, each masters of the unique musical styling and vocals of the Beatles.

The concert revue, perfect for all ages, comes to town October 4th through 16th at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, ticket sales, and group discounts, log on to www.browardcenter.org or call (954) 4620222.

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GallArt.com expands view of extensive collection, special at Gallery Art

BY LYNN CARROLL

“The growing preference for online buying puts Gallery Art in a new frame of mind,” says owner Ken Hendel.

“Although we’ve had a website for many, many years, our walk-in traffic is still important,” he says. “The change from 15 years ago when many people didn’t buy anything online is amazing!”

“We now call people in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Kentucky, California and Washington regular customers. By using our site, they act like they’re living next door,” Hendel says.

“The website includes a live feed from the gallery.”

Even as virtual visits climb, Gallery Art still maintains a sweeping 8,000square-foot presence in the real world at 20633 Biscayne Blvd. in Aventura’s Promenade Shops. Recent interior remodeling has added splendor and excitement for displaying its vast inventory.

Hendel boasts the largest fine art collection in South Florida under one roof –– an inventory of about 20,000 pieces

that includes works by artists such as Warhol, Lichtenstein, Peter Max, Erte, Tamayo, Alberto Giacometti, Henry Moore, Romero Britto and Tom Wesselmann –– as well as a full inhouse frame shop.

“Since our inventory is continually replenished,” he says, “our customers make it a habit to stop by often.”

Personalized attention, client care, full service and discounted prices are all a standard at Gallery Art. Remember, too, that Gallery Art also buys art.

“We buy individual pieces as well as whole collections,” Hendel says.

“Gallery Art survives based on good customer relations, quality products and services, and solid community relations.”

He suggests using Gallery Art’s online guest register to keep up with special events.

“We plan three or four events annually,” Hendel says, “including one on March 3rd, when Nordstrom’s Rack opens right next door to us.”

For information, visit GallArt.com or 305-932-6166.

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Airstron airlifts HVAC equipment to top of Coronado Towers

BY LYNN CARROLL

Thanks to Airstron’s near-military precision, what might have been a messy, day-long event Air conditioning and refrigeration systems spe- was completed in two-and-half hours, with minicialists Airstron recently gave Turnberry’s mal inconvenience to residents, many of whom Coronado Towers a big lift –– and that’s not just watched the operation from nearby vantage points. The event demonstrated a figure of speech. how a professional company is able Airstron was retained to replace to coordinate an event rarely seen the original huge, heavy air condiby most people, hiring a helicopter tioners on the roofs of the three company that was their equal in towering condominiums. The towprofessionalism and efficiency to ers, on Country Club Drive overget the job done. looking the Turnberry Golf Course, Now in its 26th year, Airstron were too high for the units to be provides professional services in moved by conventional cranes, says design, installation, retrofitting and Maxine Lopez, Airstron’s vice presmaintenance of mechanical systems ident of business development. No for both new and existing buildings. problem. Airston organized an airIts stated mission is to serve cuslift instead. tomers with top quality work and The condo association made sure Maxine Lopez excellent service with an eye on a that the two top floors of each tower ––––––––––––––––– long-term quality relationship. were evacuated, and 27 security “We take personal pride in everything we do,” guards were posted around the property. The city of Aventura provided two off-duty policemen. Lopez says, “and supervise all work at all levels Representatives of the Federal Aviation to assure total customer satisfaction.”

Administration were on hand to observe, though For more information, contact Airstron Inc., they left early, convinced that Airstron’s careful 954-923-1654 or airstron.com planning posed no threat to air traffic.

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Youth flag football touches down in Aventura

Registration for Fall 2011 youth flag football season begins on July 18 for residents at a cost of $110 and July 25 for non-residents at a cost of $132.

Practice and games for the six and under division will be held at Founders Park, located at 3105 NE 190 Street. Practice and games for the 12 and under division will be held at Waterways Park, located at 3301 NE 213 Street.

For more information about youth athletics and flag football, please call 305-466-8008 or visit cityofaventura.com

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Magen David Adom ambulance visits Temple Sinai Young campers from Camp Sinai in North Dade were thrilled to see the inside of a Magen David Adom lifesaving ambulance before being shipped to the city of Yerucham, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s sister city in Israel.

Donor Irene Baros had the opportunity to show the children firsthand the importance of tzedakah and the mitzvah of saving lives.

A few days later, family and friends gathered at Temple Sinai of North Dade to formally dedicate the ambulance in memory of J. William Baros, Jr. by his family.

“Bill was a one of a kind man,” said Irene Baros. “For those not fortunate enough to have met my husband, or know him well, let us just say he was, a man among men.”

Bill was a hero in many ways with a lifelong commitment to both the Jewish and the secular community. He was the embodiment of the adage “Say little; do Irene Baros surrounded by campers from Camp Sinai in North Dade ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– much.” He left a fine legacy and would be very honored and humbled by his wife Irene’s touches the lives of every Israeli at one point or anothgenerous and important gift of an ambulance to er, responding to accidents, illnesses, pregnancies, heart attacks, strokes and war and terror incidents.

Israel in his memory.

For more information call 800-626-0046.

Magen David Adom is the common thread that

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Effective, painless treatment of unsightly spider veins

BY DR. CHARLES MUTSCHLER

With the hot summer months upon us, we’re all showing a bit more leg than usual, particularly at the beach. So it is common to become more aware and conscious of unsightly spider veins, those small, red jagged lines often seen in the legs.

Spider veins result from venous insufficiency — weak or damaged valves in smaller veins, which can cause blood to leak, collect and become visible. When this condition occurs in larger veins, they are known as varicose veins.

Both spider and varicose veins can be caused by hormone changes, sun exposure, pregnancies or injuries. These conditions occur in approximately half of all men and women over the age of 50. Spider veins are not dangerous to one’s health, but can be unattractive and can spread, if left untreated. If untreated leads to further vein breakdowns.

Candidates for Laser Treatment The most effective treatment for spider veins is laser vein therapy. This procedure presents the most favorable results and has been used for more than 30 years.

The laser uses a focused beam of light.

In the treatment of veins, the wavelength of light is targeted to the pigment in the blood and the laser heats up the small vein and collapses it.

All individuals are evaluated prior to

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laser therapy. Spider veins generally do not cause symptoms, but are diseased, incompetent veins that can spread and affect other adjacent veins. For those who experience discomfort from bulging veins and other symptoms, further investigation is done to determine whether they are indeed suffering from varicose veins or other maladies.

Effective and virtually painless procedure without anesthesia Laser treatment causes the lining of the blood vessels and the blood within the blood vessels to absorb the light energy.

The resulting heat creates a coagulation of the blood, which is subsequently absorbed by the body. The laser beam is focused and does not damage the nearby skin tissue.

The vein is reabsorbed by the body and disappears over a period of four to six weeks.

Three decades of technological advances have made this laser therapy a safe and painless in-office treatment. In the hands of a trained medical practitioner, laser vein therapy is a routine procedure that literally makes unsightly spider veins disappear.

Dr. Charles Mutschler is Owner, Medical Director and On-Staff Podiatrist at Advanced Footcare of Aventura. He is responsible for every aspect of patient care, administers injections, performs inoffice surgery, and conducts all laser treatments. Advanced Footcare offers the latest generation laser equipment for spider vein removal. For more information, call 786428-3668.

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Fiat returns to United States with nifty little 500C Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS I was prepared not to like the little Fiat 500C that was delivered to me for a week of test driving, but the more I drove it, the more I liked it.

Fiat has partnered with Chrysler to return to the United States after almost three decades — the first South Florida dealer is Rick Case in Broward County — and they are launching the effort with a nifty little product that many are going to hate, and just as many are going to love.

Certainly, the Fiat 500 is a cute little car and it does have an appeal to women. Just about everywhere I went, women approached and asked about the car. So, if you’re looking for a “chick magnet,” this might be the ticket.

The 500 is a small car — it’s about as big as a Smart Car or a MINI — and Fiat has done a good job of updating the original

version, keeping the bubble appearance and rounded fenders, and a front end that is mostly headlights and the Fiat logo.

As for performance, there is a lot to be desired. The 1.4-liter, 101 hp four-cylinder engine simply does not have the power to play in U.S. urban traffic.

Stomp the gas peddle and you wonder if you’re going to beat the traffic bearing down on you. But you soon learn the limitations of this little car and how to deal with them. After all, this is a commuter car, a vehicle made for commuting to work and getting around the city.

Our test vehicle came with an automatic transmission and it was a little dicey in highway situations, even in the sport setting, and I would have liked to have driven it with a manual gearbox. I think the response would have been much better.

The 500C is labeled as a cabriolet or convertible, but the top really is more of a sunroof, the fabric top sliding back in accordion style at the push of a button.

The 500C handled well — even with a little body roll in sport driving situations — and overall this is a car that Americans are going to accept, particu-

Fiat 500C has rounded fenders and corners, and a front end that is mostly headlights and the Fiat logo.

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larly with the price of gas sitting at about $4 a gallon. Fuel economy on this car is good, with the automatic transmission model recording a 27/32 mpg EPA estimate and the manual transmission version notching a much better 30/38 mpg estimate.

Fiat 500 models include the Hatchback and Cabriolet, with a starting price of

$15,500. Options can quickly run the price up and our test vehicle with leather seats and navigation listed at $23,300.

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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Fiat returns to United States with nifty little 500C Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS I was prepared not to like the little Fiat 500C that was delivered to me for a week of test driving, but the more I drove it, the more I liked it.

Fiat has partnered with Chrysler to return to the United States after almost three decades — the first South Florida dealer is Rick Case in Broward County — and they are launching the effort with a nifty little product that many are going to hate, and just as many are going to love.

Certainly, the Fiat 500 is a cute little car and it does have an appeal to women. Just about everywhere I went, women approached and asked about the car. So, if you’re looking for a “chick magnet,” this might be the ticket.

The 500 is a small car — it’s about as big as a Smart Car or a MINI — and Fiat has done a good job of updating the original

version, keeping the bubble appearance and rounded fenders, and a front end that is mostly headlights and the Fiat logo.

As for performance, there is a lot to be desired. The 1.4-liter, 101 hp four-cylinder engine simply does not have the power to play in U.S. urban traffic.

Stomp the gas peddle and you wonder if you’re going to beat the traffic bearing down on you. But you soon learn the limitations of this little car and how to deal with them. After all, this is a commuter car, a vehicle made for commuting to work and getting around the city.

Our test vehicle came with an automatic transmission and it was a little dicey in highway situations, even in the sport setting, and I would have liked to have driven it with a manual gearbox. I think the response would have been much better.

The 500C is labeled as a cabriolet or convertible, but the top really is more of a sunroof, the fabric top sliding back in accordion style at the push of a button.

The 500C handled well — even with a little body roll in sport driving situations — and overall this is a car that Americans are going to accept, particu-

Fiat 500C has rounded fenders and corners, and a front end that is mostly headlights and the Fiat logo.

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larly with the price of gas sitting at about $4 a gallon. Fuel economy on this car is good, with the automatic transmission model recording a 27/32 mpg EPA estimate and the manual transmission version notching a much better 30/38 mpg estimate.

Fiat 500 models include the Hatchback and Cabriolet, with a starting price of

$15,500. Options can quickly run the price up and our test vehicle with leather seats and navigation listed at $23,300.

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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Get Some Summer Lovin’ at July 31 pet adoption event

BY ROBERT HAMILTON

Animal Services invites you to celebrate its summer Pet Adoption Event, Get Some Summer Lovin’, on Sunday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The adoption celebration of pets, life, loyalty and love will take place at the Animal Services Shelter located at 7401 NW 74 St. in Medley.

The event will give residents the opportunity to adopt dogs and cats who are in need of a loving home and find true unconditional love. Anyone who adopts a pet at the event will receive a complimentary picture with the new family member.

Interested adopters must be at least 18 years old. Adoption fees apply, including a $50 refundable deposit if pet is not yet spayed or neutered. Only Miami-Dade County residents may adopt pets under the spay/neuter agreement.

Attendance is free and open to the public. Donations of dog and/or cat toys are appreciated.

Adoption Gift Certificates also are available. If you are thinking about giving a pet to someone as a present, you may purchase an Adoption Gift Certificate so they choose the pet best for their lifestyle.

Donation Gift Certificates are ideal presents for any occasion. It’s the perfect gift for everyone and a gift that will help the shelter animals.

Animal Services is responsible for enforcing Chapter 5 of the Miami-Dade County Code, as well as Florida Statute 828, which deals primarily with animal cruelty issues. Unlike private shelters that have limitations on the number of pets they accept, Animal Services accepts all dogs and cats. Each year, the shelter impounds 36,000 pets. The goal at Animal Services is to reunite lost pets with their families or find life-long homes for as many animals as possible.

For more information visit online at <www.miamidade.gov/animals> or call 3-1-1.

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ASK YOUR PROPERTY APPRAISER…

Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Pedro J. Garcia Answers Questions From Property Owners

Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Pedro Garcia has identified community education and outreach as being among the important tasks for his office. He frequently attends meetings of professional organizations, community groups and homeowners associations. Additionally, he has makes himself and his senior staff available to the media, granting interviews to radio, television and newspaper reporters.

This newspaper column is his latest outreach effort to property owners and other residents, providing an opportunity for them to ask questions and hear from their Property Appraiser.

QUESTION: Last year, the value of my home along with all the others in my community, declined substantially.

However, the Property Appraiser increased my assessment and my taxes went up. How can you increase my assessment when property values are going down?

PEDRO GARCIA: This subject was raised indirectly last month.

Thank you for the opportunity to explain it more fully.

In 1992 Florida voters overwhelmingly approved Constitutional Amendment 10, which is generally known as the “Save Our Homes” amendment.

This amendment passed out of concern for rising property values, which resulted in higher property taxes. The idea, as some supporters of the amendment put it, was to prevent homeowners from being taxed out of their homes.

The Save Our Homes amendment

created a second value on properties with a homestead exemption, called the assessed value. Unlike the market value, which must show the full value of the property as of each January 1, the assessed value only increases by 3% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is lower.

Therefore, even as the market value of a home increased by whatever the market dictated, the assessed value increase could go up by no more than 3% or the CPI. Amendment 10 saved homeowners hundreds and thousands of dollars in taxes in those years when the market was increasing by double digits.

Market values have been decreasing in the last few years.

However, the law requires that properties, which still have a Save Our Homes assessed value that is lower than their market value, must be increased by up to the 3%.

This is called the Recapture Rule.

What does this mean in taxes?

Let’s use 2010 data as an example. The CPI that year was 2.7%. As such, a property with homestead exemption in unincorporated MiamiDade County with an assessed value of $100,000 in 2009 was increased for 2010 by 2.7%. This increased the assessed value by $2,700, resulting in the homeowner paying $55.24 more in taxes because of this Save Our Homes increase.

For 2011 the CPI is 1.5% and unless the law is changed, or the Recapture Rule eliminated, any homesteaded property with an assessed value lower than the market value, will be subject to this 1.5 percent increase in assessed value.

Over the last several sessions, members of the Florida Legislature have talked about changing the law to eliminate this Recapture Rule. This year, there are bills making their way through the legislature which do just that; stop assessed value increases in declining markets. I have given these efforts my full support and I encourage you to contact your representative in Tallahassee and make your opinion on this matter known.

To ask the Property Appraiser a question please write to: Ask the Property Appraiser 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 710 Miami, Florida 22128

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July 27 - Aug. 2, 2011

Helping kids through ‘thick and thin’

BY BARI AUERBACH

With childhood obesity on the rise, parents have to be more proactive than ever when it comes to ensuring their kids are eating healthful foods and getting enough exercise.

When it comes to tipping the scales back in the right direction and teaching children how to be fit for life, the good news is it doesn’t have to be all about boring carrot sticks and calisthenics.

Make food shopping an adventure: Take your kids to the supermarket with you and challenge them to read food labels to discover nutritious choices. Tell them to look out for red flags like hydrogenated oils and get them re-directing their “Can I have this?” requests to trans-fat free foods.

Following the golden rule “Eat right, avoid white,” encourage the whole family to steer clear of high-glycemic carbs like white bread and white rice. Whole grain breads, oatmeal, brown rice and sweet potatoes should prevail on plates along with lean proteins and vegetables. But if you aren’t quite ready to give up the drivethru, trade the burgers and fries for grilled chicken, salads and fruit now available on most fast food menus.

Pack the right snack: When your kids are away from home, you have no idea what kind of junk they may be eating – so before they reach for sweets, give them better treats. Just some of the optimal choices include grapes, whole grain crackers with low-fat cheese sticks, dry cereal like Rice Chex, air-popped popcorn, low sugar energy bars, fat-free Jello pudding and Dannon Light & Fit yogurt. “Portion control” is another way many companies like Nabisco are marketing snacks in individual packages that are usually about100 calories.

Thirsty for more “fit kid” tips? “Can the calories” in Coke and other sodas that can contain at least ten teaspoons of sugar – and surprise! Even Vitamin Water can

have as much as eight grams of sugar.

Water now comes in kid-friendly bottles called “Aquapods” and Crystal Light has introduced “on the go” powders you can conveniently mix into water. Today, many juices including Tropicana OJ are available in reduced sugar varieties – but for calcium and Vitamin D, milk rules. Opt for “non-fat” because 2% reduced-fat milk isn’t that low fat/low calorie considering whole milk is 3.3% fat.

Make exercising fun: Forcing kids to participate in activities they really don’t like usually equates to wasting money on classes they invariably stop going to once the novelty wears off. So when you start hearing, “Do I really have to go?” it’s time to find a new thrill.

After-school sports programs are a convenient alternative to sedentary computer IM’ing and video game playing; Olympia Fitness Center in Aventura now offers affordable personal training sessions for young people who think it’s super cool to workout in the gym; and today, experts agree making fitness a “family affair” by running, walking, bike riding, rollerblading or participating in other activities together promotes a healthy bonding experience.

Heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol... to help prevent children from inheriting the dire consequences of obesity, there’s no better time than now to offer motivation for the younger generation.

Just say, “Put down that chocolate bar” –

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MSMC Ranked One of America’s Best Hospital for Fifth Consecutive Year

BY JOANNA PALMER Only hospital in Miami to receive national ranking in geriatric care and high performing recognition in cardiology and cardiac surgery by U.S. News & World Report (July 19, 2011 - MIAMI BEACH, FL) - Mount Sinai Medical Center is among the nation’s top hospitals for the fifth year in a row according to U.S News & World Report’s 2011-2012 Best Hospitals. Mount Sinai was the only hospital in South Florida to receive a prestigious national ranking in geriatric care and one of only three hospitals in South Florida to rank on a national level.

In addition, Mount Sinai is one of the top two performing hospitals in MiamiDade and the only institution in South Florida recognized as high performing in cardiology and heart surgery. The Mount Sinai Heart Institute, a partnership with New York’s prestigious Columbia University, performs the most cardiac valve surgeries and has the best outcomes and survival rates in the state of Florida.

Mount Sinai also received seven other high-performing acknowledgements in the areas of cancer, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and pulmonary.

In its 22nd annual “America’s Best Hospitals” issue, U.S. News & World Report reviewed 5,000 hospitals nationwide to produce a list of leaders in 16 different medical specialties. Best Hospitals judges medical centers on their competence in complex, demanding situations, often with high-risk patients. The new metro rankings recognizes 622 hospitals in or near major cities with a record of high performance in key medical specialties, including 132 of the 152 hospitals already identified as the best in the nation.

“Being singled out as one of the highest quality facilities in the country five years in a row is a testament to the outstanding care provided by our entire team of healthcare professionals,” said Steven D. Sonenreich, Mount Sinai’s president and chief executive officer. “We strive to combine knowledge, technology, and research

near a major metro area.”

For more information on the U.S. News & World Report rankings, visit www.usnews.com/hospitals. For more information about Mount Sinai Medical Center, visit www.msmc.com or call 305674-CARE (2273).

to provide the most advanced medicine available and this illustrates that our patients truly receive a higher level of care.”

The Wien Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders, a key resource in Mount Sinai’s spectrum of geriatric care, has been the lead memory disorders center in the State of Florida Memory Disorders Clinic networks in its clinical and research activities. With its current annual patient load of approximately 500 new patients and 2000 follow-up patients, the Wien Center is undoubtedly the most active center, nationally, devoted to the diagnosis and care of patients with memory disorders.

The Wien Center has also hosted the annual MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) Symposium for the past nine years, which has attracted Alzheimer’s researchers from all over the world to come to Miami to contribute and present their ideas. In addition, The State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs, Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative has funded a Dementia Brain Bank since 1985, which has been operated by The Wien Center since its inception.

“All of the hospitals in our list provide first-rate care for the majority of patients, even those with serious conditions or who

need demanding procedures,” says Health Rankings Editor Avery Comarow. “The new Best Hospitals metro rankings can tell you which hospitals are worth considering for most medical problems if you live in or

About Mount Sinai Medical Center Founded in 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center is the largest independent, private, not-for-profit teaching hospital in South Florida. Mount Sinai’s Centers of Excellence combine technology, research and academics to provide innovative and comprehensive care in Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology and Orthopaedics.

One of only six statutory teaching hospitals in the state, Mount Sinai is the hospital of choice for those who seek the level of expertise and care that only a teaching hospital can offer. The medical center’s commitment to quality has garnered prestigious recognition, including designation for five consecutive years as one of America’s Top Hospitals for by U.S. News & World Report.

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Would You Like Your Children to Pay for College Without Needing Financial Aid? What Financial goal should I have with paying for my children’s college?

When planning to pay for college for your children, I encourage you to establish clear goals.

First, you need to determine if you want to have your child’s education be paid with or without the need for financial aid. If you do not want your child or yourself to be burdened with a loan to have to pay back, then set the goal of having enough money saved before they enter college so that the college is paid.

Who should pay for my children’s college?

As parents we feel motivated or obligated to take on the full responsibility of paying for our children’s college education. The second goal is to establish a clear understanding with your child that if they want a college education they should invest in it by saving for it with earnings from a job. If they invest in their education, your child will value it more.

What is an attainable financial goal?

Harvard cost $52,000 a year for the 2009 – 2010 academic year. Saving $208,000 based on current costs is not attainable for most people. The University of Florida cost $16,690 a year for the 2009 – 2010 academic year.

Saving $66,760 based on current costs is more attainable. Florida International University total matriculation and fees are $4,580.38 a year for the 2009 – 2010 academic year. Saving $19,215.20 is even more affordable. I suggest that you set your goal on a specific college and save enough to cover the actual cost when your child enters as a freshman. Your child should consider a job on campus during the school year and summer jobs during the college years.

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The Alliance for Aging Inc. seeking Positive Living Awards nominations

I have a 401k plan at work; can I set up a matching savings plan with my child?

Yes. If you can afford it and feel motivated to do so, you can match your child’s earnings dollar for dollar. My son, Steven, did pizza delivery for 4 hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a total of 12 hours a weekend. Back in 1995 – 1996 he earned $10 an hour which was $120 a weekend or $480 a month. I matched it $1 for $1. Our goal college was the University of Florida, and in 1996 the 4 year cost was $32,000. When he graduated from high school, we had $32,000 in the savings account. $16,000 he earned and $16,000 I matched. No financial aid was needed.

Does a Matching Savings Plan have other benefits?

The matching savings plan may create a new dimension in the relationship you have with your child. You become partners in achieving a long term goal.

Your child should be motivated to in essence to earn twice as much as their pay check. Your child may begin to ask you how to red the account statement and how to invest the savings. Their buying habits may be influenced by their employment. Those $150 sneakers may mean 20 hours of their work so maybe they are not so motivated to buy them because it is not worth 20 hours of their life to have them after all. They may start to look for value in what they buy. They may even appreciate you a lot more for working for a living and paying the bills.

Rick Tonkinson is a Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioner who started his first job as a paperboy at age 12. Rick Tonkinson and his family focus on the financial planning needs of working people. Tonkinson Financial Inc. is located at 2398 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL. Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered by Tonkinson Financial Inc. are separate and unrelated to Commonwealth.

Pictured are 2010 Positive Living Awards winners: (l-r, back row) Allan Kolsky, Sang Y. Whang, Cecilia Hunt, Robert Gintel, Dr. Freeman Wyche, Owen S. Freed; (front row) Marian Cline Krutulis, Irving R. Eyster, Dr. Carol HoffmanGuzman, Barbara Erickson and Belkis Frangente.

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BY SUSAN HOLTZMAN

The Alliance for Aging Inc. currently is accepting nominations for the fifth annual Positive Living Awards.

With nearly 500,000 people age 60 or older, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties are national examples of America’s future.

Older Americans make tremendous differences in the quality of life in South Florida by “giving back” to their communities.

Chaired by Rene Cibran, Long Term Care Planning Specialist, and Jerry Santeiro, executive director of the Guardianship Program of Dade County Inc., the Positive Living Awards is a nationally recognized event that honors individuals in 13 distinct areas — Animal/Wildlife, Arts and Music, Corporate Service, Education/Mentoring, Environmental Protection, Faith/Interfaith, Health Care, Inter-Generational, Legal, Philanthropy, Positive Living, Public Service, and Sports and Entertainment.

“This is a wonderful celebration that recognizes South Florida’s senior community and their commitment to the Miami-Dade and Monroe counties,” Cibran said.

Nominations are being accepted through

Aug. 22 and will be judged by a panel of distinguished community leaders. Winners will be announced in September.

The Positive Living Awards will be presented during a special dinner event on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Jungle Island.

Sponsors include Sabadell United Bank and the Guardianship Program of Dade County Inc., as well as Miami’s Community Newspapers as the official media sponsor.

The Alliance for Aging Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization committed to improving the lives of older people by funding more than $60 million annually to local agencies. Through a network of providers, a wide range of services are provided to elders including meals, transportation, in-home services such as homemaking and personal care and services to caregivers. Answering more than 25,000 calls annually, the Alliance’s Aging Resource Center provides accurate information and referral services to elders and their families.

For more Information about nominating a deserving individual or to obtain a nomination form, call Susan Holtzman at 305274-4772 or visit the Alliance for Aging website at <www.allianceforaging.org>.

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Audi R8 Spyder named best convertible by SAMA

BY RON BEASLEY

Audi R8 Spyder named best convertible in SAMA inaugural “Topless in Miami” event.

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Automotive Editor Members of the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA) named the new 2012 Audi R8 Spyder as the best convertible in the inaugural “Topless in Miami” event conducted recently at the Ritz-Carlton Resort on Key Biscayne.

At the same time, the beautiful new 2012 BMW 650i was named Best Luxury Convertible in a close competition that saw the Jaguar XKR and Mercedes Benz SLK350 finish closely behind the winner.

The Audi A5, Infiniti G37, Lexus IS250 and Mercedes Benz SLK350 also were contenders in the Luxury Convertible category.

SAMA members judged a total of 19 vehicles entered in the competition by 15 different manufacturers and selected the unique new Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet as the Best Family Convertible; the venerable Chevrolet Corvette as the Best Sports Car Convertible, and the all new Fiat 500C as the Best Small Convertible.

More than 40 SAMA members participated in the ride-and-drive competition, spending the day driving each of the convertible automobiles on the roads of Key Biscayne, then scoring them on overall design, ease of operating the convertible top and the driving characteristics of each car.

“It was a wonderful event and everything went very smoothly,” said SAMA president Paul Borden. “Even the weather cooperated; it rained all around South Florida, but not a drop fell on Key Biscayne until our event was finished. And we had some of the most beautiful and impressive automotive machinery in the world to drive and grade.

“Our membership did an exceptional job of picking the winning automobiles and I think the manufacturers were satisfied with

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The winners were announced at an awards ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton that same evening.

Other convertibles that were entered in the competition included the Chevrolet Camaro, Ford’s Mustang GT, Chrysler 200 and Volkswagen Eos in the Best Family Convertible category; the BMW Z4 and Nissan 370Z Roadster in the Sports Car bracket, and the Jeep Wrangler, Mazda MX-5 Miata and MINI Cooper in the Small Convertible category.

SAMA is an organization made up of journalists, media organizations, corporate communication specialists, marketing and advertising specialists, and auto manufacturers specializing in the automotive industry. Formed in 2007, the organization now has more than 100 members throughout Florida and the Southeastern United States.

Each year, SAMA hosts a luncheon at the South Florida International Auto Show and recognizes the outstanding vehicles in the show, including the coveted “Star of the Show.” Many of the SAMA selections have gone on to win national honors in the automotive media industry.

SAMA also sponsors the annual RidesN-Smiles event in conjunction with the Homestead-Miami Speedway and the support of many auto manufacturers. The event is intended to bring smiles to patients and families in programs at Baptist Children’s Hospital and Miami Children’s Hospital by giving them rides in “dream cars” around the speedway’s road course.

For more information, contact SAMA president Paul Borden at 305-807-0454 or send email to <pborden41@yahoo.com>.

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U.S.A. WIRELESS OPENS FIRST AT&T AUTHORIZED RETAILER EXPERIENCE STORE IN SOUTH FLORIDA New Store Offers Hands-On, Interactive Experience MIAMI, June 15, 2011 — AT&T* today announced the opening of its first South Florida authorized retailer Experience Store. Experience Stores give shoppers an innovative way to shop for and experience a variety of communications and entertainment services from AT&T. The new U.S.A. Wireless store is located at 900 S. Miami Avenue in Mary Brickell Village in downtown Miami.

With the look and feel of an AT&Towned store, the 1,200 square-foot U.S.A. Wireless location features a hands-on design with a Guided Information Station and “live bar” of devices and services to provide an interactive, “try before you buy” shopping experience. Trained consultants provide demonstrations of a wide range of products and services, including the latest in mobile devices, such as the Samsung Infuse 4G, HP Veer 4G, Motorola ATRIX 4G, and the HTC Inspire 4G**, and AT&T U-verse services, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T Uverse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice.

Customers can also test drive various wireless data applications, including AT&T Navigator, which provides GPS navigation with turn-by-turn directions, or AT&T Family Map, a family locator service designed to help give parents peace of mind.

“We’re excited to have another AT&T authorized retailer location opening in South Florida,” said Carlos Blanco, vice president and general manager of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets for AT&T South Florida. “There’s a growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services, and we want to make our services and products easily accessible to consumers.”

The Mary Brickell Village U.S.A. Wireless location is managed by Mike Awada and has a staff of five employees who are trained to assist both consumer and business customers with purchasing decisions, customer service and technical support.

Store hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. A grand opening celebration is planned for the weekend of July 15.

There are more than 100 AT&T authorized retailer locations from Key West to Vero Beach. AT&T owns and operates more than 40 stores in the same territory,

including 16 stores in Miami-Dade County, 11 in Broward County and nine in Palm Beach County. AT&T products and services are also available at more than 250 national retail locations throughout South Florida.

Find More Information Online: • Web Site Links: http://www.att.com • Related Fact Sheets: http://www.att.com/Common/merger/files /pdf/experience_fs.pdf http://www.att.com/Common/merger/files /pdf/ATT_Online-FS.pdf *AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc. **4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G device. Learn more at att.com/ network.

About AT&T AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. Find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services. © 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved.

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Ferdie Pacheco to exhibit paintings at AC Fine Art

BY LEE STEPHENS

AC Fine Art will be featuring original oil paintings by Ferdie Pacheco, aka The Fight Doctor, from Saturday, Aug. 6, to Aug. 31.

Also being featured will be photos taken by Ferdie’s wife, Luisita, during his years with Muhammed Ali. Opening night will include a book signing by Pacheco and live music in conjunction with the Coconut Grove Gallery Walk.

Pacheco has exhibited his works throughout the U.S., France and in London.

Pacheco was born on Dec. 8, 1927 in the immigrant community of Ybor City in Tampa. Boxing was a popular sport in Ybor City, and Pacheco took an early interest.

He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his medical degree from the University of Miami.

After graduation, he set up practice in Little Havana and began working with boxers alongside Angelo Dundee at the Fifth Street Gym on Ferdie Pacheco is pictured with his wife, Luisita, and some of his Miami Beach.

In 1962, Pacheco began working paintings.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– with Muhammad Ali when the then-Cassius Clay was training in Miami. mended that he retire, but Ali continued to Pacheco became Ali’s cornerman and physi- fight. Due to this difference of opinion, cian and would remain so until the latter parts Pacheco left Ali’s camp. Despite this disagreeof Ali’s career. In 1977, Pacheco noticed that ment, he and Ali are still friends to this day.

Pacheco moved on to become a television Ali’s reflexes were slowing down and recomboxing analyst, working for NBC and Univision. He became Showtime’s featured boxing analyst in the early 1980s and continued his association with that network until his retirement from TV in the late 1990s, covering many memorable fights along the way.

Pacheco is the author of 20 books, most recent Tales from the Fifth Street Gym. He also has written plays, screenplays, and short stories. Many of his books are set in the Ybor City neighborhood where he grew up.

Among his works, he has written a memoir (Ybor City Chronicles), an autobiography (Blood in My Coffee) and a cookbook (The Columbia Restaurant Spanish Cookbook, coauthored with longtime friend Adela Gonzmart). Coming out soon is an updated ebook version of the Fight Doctor.

AC Fine Art is located in the Grove Retrospective Gallery at 2911 Grand Ave. in Coconut Grove. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 1 to 5 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 1 to 9 p.m. Also open by appointment.

Contact Steven Steele at 305-742-7071.

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Volunteer as Master Gardener; open to county residents only

BY ROBERT HAMILTON

Do you have spare time to volunteer? Do you like plants and want to learn more about gardening? Do you like to help others by sharing your gardening knowledge?

Become a Master Gardener volunteer for Miami-Dade County Extension. Join this elite group of dedicated gardeners who help others solve their plant problems.

Preview sessions of what this program is about are Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. and Aug. 9 at 10 am at the UF Miami-Dade Extension office in Homestead. Each preview session lasts one and one half to two hours. You need to attend only one of these previews. This program is for Miami-Dade County residents only as each county has its own Master Gardener program.

Through the Master Gardener training program, participants receive more than 70 hours of classroom and field training from University of Florida faculty. You’ll learn about: flower and vegetable gardening, fruit trees, insects, disease and plant identification, landscape care, proper pesticide and fertilizer use, and more.

Master Gardeners are individuals who are interested in gardening, educating and helping others, and making civic contributions through volunteer work. They help answer gardening questions on the phone at the Extension office, help establish demonstration and school gardens, are plant consultants at local events, and more. Even if you aren’t physically able to do much gardening, there still are plenty of volunteer opportunities for you.

Once you are selected to take the Master Gardener training, you will be notified about the class schedule. Classroom training is one day during the work week from

Through the Master Gardener training program, participants receive more than 70 hours of classroom and field training from University of Florida faculty.

You’ll learn about: flower and vegetable gardening, fruit trees, insects, disease and plant identification, landscape care, proper pesticide and fertilizer use, and more.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and lasts for 11-12 weeks, beginning in September. Volunteering opportunities are at the Homestead office and at other selected sites throughout the county.

Contact Patty for an application at 305248-3311, ext. 225, or write to: UF/Miami-Dade County Extension, 18710 SW 288 St., Homestead, FL 33030.

Visit the website at <http://miamidade.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn_and_garden/master_gardener.shtml> For information on Florida friendly landscaping, visit the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods website at <www.greenyardsmiami.blogspot.com>.

The Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension is a partnership of the Miami-Dade Consumer Services Department and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

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Miami Soccer Festival July 30-31st to Offer Tournament, Activities & Family Fun The 2011 Miami Soccer Festival at Kendall Soccer Park, 8011 SW 127th Ave., was organized to promote, celebrate and share “The Beautiful Game” of soccer with the community of Miami. Organized by The Parks Foundation of Miami Dade and the Soccer 5 Foundation, all proceeds benefit youth scholarships and park improvements.

More than 5,000 participants and visitors are expected at the two-day festival. On July 30th and 31st, this free family event will feature a full range of youth, adult and co-ed teams playing in various 11v11, 7v7 and 5v5 tournaments, while a popular mix of local bands will perform throughout the weekend.

“We’re planning to make this an annual event to attract soccer players, families and teams from throughout the area,” said Scott Georgeson, coordinator and president of Soccer 5 USA, the family organization that established 5-on-5 Soccer venues at the SW 127th Avenue complex during 2010. Completed four years ago, the Kendall Soccer Park now hosts both daytime and nighttime soccer, including 5-on-5 fields, five full-size soccer fields, a walking trail, stage area, soccer village and spectator bleachers.

Spectators or folks not registered to play in the two-day festival will also enjoy additional entertainment – Soccer 5 Live Tricks, juggling, worldrecord attempts, soccer walk and get-in-the-game fitness and fun. The Soccer Village will feature foods from around the world, including Cuba, Ireland, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Ecuador, Brazil, Columbia, and the Dominican Republic.

A variety of kids’ activities, including face painting, video gaming and bounce houses, will be offered within the soccer village. Soccer merchandise, soccer games, and a virtual FIFA tournament played on PS3 and Xbox will also be available for fans of the sport.

The Soccer 5 Foundation supports the growth of soccer in Miami to promote and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle within the community. Funds are to be distributed in order to create spaces to play, grants for coaching, tuition, and developmental scholarships, amongst other initiatives. “It’s our way of helping popularize the sport and helping it grow at one of South Florida’s leading soccer complexes,” Georgeson stated.

The mission of Soccer 5 is to promote participation in 5 v 5 soccer in every city around the USA, via its platform of Soccer 5 USA operations, live video and forums, and the Soccer 5 Academy.

The event is free and open to the general public. To participate in the tournament, team costs range from $175 to $325. Sponsors of the event to date include Costco, RedBull, Soccer Locker, Sports Grill, Miami Chamber South, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, and the Sports Authority. Additional sponsorships at four contributory levels are available. To register for the tournament or for sponsorship information, please contact Scott Georgeson, Soccer 5 Miami President, at 1-888-575-2976, or visit www.miamisoccerfestival.org or www.soccer5usa.com/miami.

Proceeds of the event will support The Soccer 5 Foundation (www.soccer5foundation.org) and The Parks Foundation of Miami Dade (www.parksfoundationofmiamidade.com), working together to create more spaces to play and learn the world’s most popular game.

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Kelbick named assistant coach of Maccabi USA basketball team

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Don Kelbick of Miami has been named assistant coach of the Open Men’s Basketball Team representing the USA at the 12th Pan American Maccabi Games in São Paulo, Brazil, Dec. 26-Jan. 2, 2012.

Kelbick has more than 27 years of coaching experience including 25 at the college level — 14 years as a head coach and 10 years as an assistant coach at Division I schools — including stops at Hofstra University, Marist College, Keene State College and Florida International University. He also spent two years coaching at the high school level and in that time produced six Division I players.

In 2004, Kelbick left college coaching to focus on individual player development. He has worked with a variety of great players including Raja Bell, Carlos Arroyo, Rasual Butler and many other college and NBA players. Kelbick also has coached on the

international stage, leading the Miami Tropics to the bronze medal in the first FIBA Liga de Americas.

“We are thrilled that Don is joining our staff,” said team chair Barry Neuberger. “I have known Don since his days at Marist [College] and have a great respect for his ability to teach and coach the game. Our players will have a chance to add to their skill set and basketball IQ by being around Don during the time we are together. We look forward to his contributions.”

Kelbick joins head coach Stu Wittner and Steve Rosner, director of operations/associate head coach, to complete the coaching staff for the Open Men’s Team.

“Don Kelbick will be invaluable to our program,” Coach Wittner said. “His success on many levels of the game, including on the international stage, will help us prepare for the challenges in São Paulo. We welcome him to the team.”

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Commissioners Joe A. Martinez and Jose “Pepe” Diaz make good on their bet by performing a community service project wearing Dallas Mavericks jerseys.

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Miami-Dade Commissioners Joe A. Martinez and Jose “Pepe” Diaz may have lost their bet with Dallas Mayor Dwaine Caraway about the outcome of the NBA Finals, but some local patients definitely won as a result.

The commissioners made good on their bet by performing a community service project wearing Dallas Mavericks jerseys, part of their wager with Mayor Caraway.

The commissioners visited Miami Children’s Hospital on Friday, July 15, and participated in arts and crafts with pediatric patients who are all from the hospital’s oncology and hematology floors.

The commissioners already have sent Mayor Caraway stone crabs from local

favorite Joe’s Stone Crab, a box of Cuban pastries, and hand-rolled cigars from Cuban Crafters, a care package that also was part of the deal.

“We may have lost our bet, but Miami is still behind its team and we were able to bring some joy to kids in need, so there’s still a victory there,” Martinez said. “I thank Mayor Caraway for having a bit of fun with us during the NBA finals.”

Diaz joked, “I think the children may have questioned our allegiance at first, but were more interested in showing us their artwork. Spending time with the kids at Miami Children’s certainly outweighed a small sting to our pride.”

For information, contact chair Martinez’ office at 305-375-5511.

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Important to remember swimming safety during summer vacation

Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH Every summer, we hear about the tragedies of kids drowning in the pool or at the beach. These accidents are unfortunate, but they also are avoidable. By following some simple safety guidelines, you can keep your kids safe this summer while also allowing them to have a good time.

KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON YOUR KIDS While this may seem like the most obvious tip, time and time again many drowning incidents occur because parents turn their eyes away from a child only momentarily. It can happen when you least expect it, and all it takes is a few seconds for them to slip out of your sight or go too far out into the water.

All children should be supervised when they are in the water, no matter their swimming skill level. If you leave your child with a babysitter, make sure he or she knows the pool rules and that they will supervise pool activity.

GET THEM INTO SWIMMING LESSONS Knowing how to swim does not guarantee that a child will never drown, but if your home has a swimming pool or is near any body of water, it is important that your kids at least know how to float and are comfortable when they’re in the water.

FENCING Fences have been proven as the most effective means of preventing drowning accidents, even more so than pool covers and the alarms that are available. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission

(CPSC), fences should stand at least four feet tall, with no foot or handrails for kids to climb on. Slats should be less than four inches apart and, for a chain link, no larger than 1.75 inches. Gates should be self-closing and self-latching with the latch way out of childrens’ reach.

POOL ETIQUETTE It’s important to teach your kids how to act when around the pool or at the beach.

When kids get around their friends, they tend to like to horseplay and be silly. But it’s important to stress to them that they should not run around the pool, push others into the pool or dive into areas marked “no diving.” Also remind them to get out of the pool immediately if the weather starts to get bad.

Teach kids to stay away from the pool when an adult is not around, so that they will keep that same mindset while at friends’ homes.

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WAVES When at the beach, don’t allow kids to swim in large waves or to stand with their back to the water, as they can easily get knocked down. Make sure they are prepared for rip currents by teaching them to swim parallel to the shore, or to tread water and yell for the lifeguard’s help if caught in a rip current or undertow.

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BY ROBERT HAMILTON

Animal Services invites you to celebrate its summer Pet Adoption Event, Get Some Summer Lovin’, on Sunday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The adoption celebration of pets, life, loyalty and love will take place at the Animal Services Shelter located at 7401 NW 74 St. in Medley.

The event will give residents the opportunity to adopt dogs and cats who are in need of a loving home and find true unconditional love. Anyone who adopts a pet at the event will receive a complimentary picture with the new family member.

Interested adopters must be at least 18 years old. Adoption fees apply, including a $50 refundable deposit if pet is not yet spayed or neutered. Only Miami-Dade County residents may adopt pets under the spay/neuter agreement.

Attendance is free and open to the public. Donations of dog and/or cat toys are appreciated.

Adoption Gift Certificates also are available. If you are thinking about giving a pet to someone as a present, you may purchase an Adoption Gift Certificate so they choose the pet best for their lifestyle.

Donation Gift Certificates are ideal presents for any occasion. It’s the perfect gift for everyone and a gift that will help the shelter animals.

Animal Services is responsible for enforcing Chapter 5 of the Miami-Dade County Code, as well as Florida Statute 828, which deals primarily with animal cruelty issues. Unlike private shelters that have limitations on the number of pets they accept, Animal Services accepts all dogs and cats. Each year, the shelter impounds 36,000 pets. The goal at Animal Services is to reunite lost pets with their families or find life-long homes for as many animals as possible.

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Bring your dog to watch the Florida Marlins battle the San Francisco Giants on Friday, Aug. 12, 7:10 p.m., at Sun Life Stadium and help raise money for the Humane Society of Greater Miami.

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