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Duffy’s Sports Grill hosts Mike Dee, Miami Dolphins / SunLife Stadium CEO BY BARI AUERBACH
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ventura Marketing Council members recently huddled with Mike Dee, CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium when the new Duffy’s Sports Grill in North Miami Beach hosted the AMC’s July Chairman’s Roundtable luncheon. Kicking off the event, AMC Chair Cliff Schulman of Weiss, Serota, Helfman along with Duffy’s leadership team of Jay and Jason Emmett welcomed business and community leaders to Duffy’s – the official sports grill of favorite teams including the Miami Dolphins. Recently celebrating the grand opening of its first Miami-Dade location at the Intracoastal Mall, Duffy’s spans over 25,000 square feet with 700 seats, 200 plasma TVs and 500 feet of dockage. Named “Best Sports Bar” by Channel 10 News, Duffy’s is renowned for the $6.99 weekday lunch; $7.95 weekend brunch; 2-4-1 daily Happy Hours;
Above: Aventura Marketing Council Chair Cliff Schulman, Weiss Serota Helfman; FL. State Sen. Gwen Margolis; Mike Dee, Miami Dolphins / Sun Life Stadium; Jay Emmett • • • • • • • • • • • • Left: Eric G. Knowles, Miami Dolphins / Sun Life Stadium; Jay Emmett; Ron Book, P.A.; Mike Dee; Jason Emmett and Max Marion, Duffy’s Sports Grill
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six styles of chicken wings; express takeout; plus party menus perfect for social and corporate events. When the microphone was passed to Mike Dee, he spoke about his long-time friendship with the Emmet family and emphasized Duffy’s is “a great corporate citizen,” partnering in worthy causes including youth sports programs and the Miami Dolphins Cycling Challenge benefiting the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center. “This year our goal is to double the number of riders to 600 and raise over one million dollars,” Dee said. Turning to football news, Dee predicted, “Hopefully we can expect football to be back ‘fast and furious’ and the momentum behind those at the negotiation table will carry us across the goal line. If that happens, football fans will see off-season activity condensed into five to seven days before training camp would open the weekend of July 29.” Tackling the prospect of bringing Super Bowls back to Sun Life Stadium, Dee explained, “The next Super Bowl up for bid is the 50th anniversary game that will be played in February of 2016. What better place to have it than here in South Florida host of more Super Bowls than any other community. It also happens to be the 50th anniversary of the Dolphins - so wouldn’t it be great to win it on our home field!” Before the meeting’s two-minute warning, Dee encouraged everyone to take advantage of great season ticket packages. “The season starts Monday night September 12 with the Dolphins first game of the year against the New England Patriots. We hope to see you at Sun Life Stadium and here at Duffy’s. If you’re a football junkie and Dolphins fan, stay tuned to MiamiDolphins.com for all your news and information.”
For more information about Duffy’s Sports Grill, phone 305-760-2124 or visit duffysmvp.com. To support the Dolphins Cycling Challenge, visit ridedcc.com
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Wandering & Pondering The Bet
he didn’t think Mel had any kind of chance. However Mel liked what he saw of Jean and wanted a $500 bet to stimulate him in Mel and Bill were buddies from the time his chase. they spent as roommates in college. They each Jean seemed to like him and they did go had had a pretty rough marriage and divorce, out. After three dates, Mel began to think that which they had helped each other recover he really was attracted to her regardless of the from. They were also betting buddies. They bet. But he wasn’t going to let Bill know his bet each other on sports events. They feelings. After all the bet was the kept it strictly between themselves. bet. Just things that went on in life situaBy the fifth date Mel realized that tions. They both played the social he was falling in love with Jean and field and bet how long it would take what they did or didn’t do was no to bed someone and enjoyed the business of Bill’s. He decided that razzing that went with the wining or he really wanted to marry Jean even losing of a bet. after only the six dates that had A personal subject came about spread over two months. He took DAN PALMER when Bill’s sister’s best friend her out two more times figuring he moved back to town. Jean was extremely was losing the bet but hoping that Jean felt as attractive had been divorced once, no chil- strongly about him as he did her. dren. Of course she met Mel, and he was He decided to tell her how he felt, ask her to very attracted to her. When he mentioned marry him and to tell her of the bet he had this to Bill, Bill laughed at him. No way deliberately lost so that she would realize he that he could get any action with her. That was telling her the truth. He took her out for immediately sent a signal to Mel and a pos- dinner, told her about the bet and then stated sible bet too. He suggested that he could that he would like to marry her. get Jean to go away with him for a weekend Jean looked tenderly at Mel and said “we by the eighth date they had. Bill laughed at came out ahead. I bet Jim $1000 that I’d get him and told him to keep his money you to ask me to marry you within those same because Jean was particular about men and number of dates.”
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August 17 - 23, 2011
Around Town in Aventura Christine Lee’s at Gulfstream Park hosts Aventura Marketing Council ‘Aventura Young Professionals’ PHOTOS BY ANDREW GOLDSTEIN
Michael Kaplan, Welcome / Bienvenidos Visitors Magazine; Tamara Ullmann and Angelique Santana, The Fresh Diet; Jeff Turgeau, Macy’s Mary Lee and Elaine Gengo, Christine Lee’s at Gulfstream Park; Door Prize winner Karen Rueda, Crowne Plaza; AYP Chair Jeff Levinson, Sabadell United Bank
Jason Neufeld, Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert; Michael Yavner, BNY Mellon; Phil Rosen, Bloomgarden, Goudreau & Rosen; guest
Dean Neiger, Dryeco; Tonya Wiley, Escapade for You
Mindi Marbin, Riemer Insurance; David Harari, Kent Security
Marisa Castonguay and Craig Rogoff, Melnick, Lilienfeld & Castonguay
Guests enjoy a fabulous Christine Lee’s lunch
Guest; Ben Launerts, Parksman Parking; Xiomara UmanaAlvarez
Matt Silvers, Seo4Anyone; Michelle Ishakov and Fabian Graff, Nutriway
Xiomara UmanaAlvarez and Dante Valdivieso, Elite Care at Home; Melissa Erben, Seasons Hospice
Jon Stein, Stern Bloom; Scott Shear, Wells Fargo; Andrew Waxman, Mercantil Commerceba nk; Jared Slansky, Wells Fargo A full house for Aventura Young Professionals’ Networking Luncheon
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The View from the Valley
Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING When you are in a valley looking up molehills can seem like mountains. The mountains may seem to surround you on all sides. There may seem to be too many of them and they may seem to be too high. It is so easy to become discouraged in life. When you are discouraged you are without courage and confidence. You lack the energy and will to try. You lack the strength to fight. Becoming discouraged robs you of your daring. You feel inhibited and hindered. Your progress is thwarted. You are delayed and held back before you even start. You feel downhearted, disheartened, dispirited, and demoralized. You may even feel despair. You can discourage yourself or others can discourage you. Regardless, when things are hard and do not go your way you must find and strengthen your courage and self-confidence. Do not think or accept
negative thoughts, words or statements about yourself. Encourage yourself.by reminding yourself of how good you are and of all of your abilities and accomplishments. Truly like yourself. Remember that you have an inner spirit. Have confidence in that spirit and in yourself. You are capable of accomplishing anything and everything. You can find creative and clever solutions to all your problems and situations. You can alter and adapt to your circumstances. You are strong. You are capable. You have great courage. You have boundless energy and perseverance. You are successful in everything that you attempt. You can move mountains. Edgar Guest has a great poem that is says it best: “There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done, there are thousands to prophecy failure. There are thousands to point out to you, one by one, the dangers that wait to assail you. But just buckle in with a bit of a grin, just take off your coat and go to it. Just start to sing as you tackle the thing that “cannot be done” and you’ll do it.” Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305788-4864, 212-308-0309.
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August 17 - 23, 2011
Duffy’s Sports Grill hosts Mike Dee Max Marion, Duffy’s Sports Grill; Aventura City Manager Eric Soroka; Mike Dee, Miami Dolphins / Sun Life Stadium; Ron Book, P.A.
Kathy; North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo; Jay Emmett; Jason Emmett, Duffy’s Sports Grill; Janie Guirola, America Service Industries
Left, Denise Rubin, Prudential FL Realty and Jeff Levinson, Sabadell United Bank
Lori Fein, Prudential FL Realty; Ashley Boniface, FIU; Cristian LaCapra, Miami Dolphins / Sun Life Stadium
Judge Myriam Lehr; Arthur Barr, Barr & Assoc.; Judge Linda Singer Stein; Aventura Comm. Teri Holzberg
Bal Harbour Mayor Jean Rosenfield; Jan Solomon, FIU; Dan Palmer, Aventura News
Fabian Graff, Nutriway; Lesya Pelyushko, Merrill Lynch MAB Group; Dimitry Shaposhnikov, DS Xpress
(MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 8)
ALL PHOTOS BY GARY DUNKEL
The Miami Dolphins / Sun Life Stadium “team”
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Joey La Motta Loses – Jake Starts Swinging
Bob Diamond HISTORICALLY YOURS In 1946, I went to Newark’s Laurel Gardens to see heavily favored Bronx middleweight contender Joey La Motta fight Freddy Flores, a 3 to 1 underdog from Puerto Rico. Joey’s brother, middleweight contender Jake “Raging Bull,’ was not scheduled to appear on the card that night but that didn’t stop him from entering the ring, throwing a few blows and taking the major role in the ring while 2500 boxing fans witnessed a small riot. Joey suffered a cut under his right eye in the second round of the featured bout. By the end of the fourth round, Joey was bleeding so profusely, that Referee Paul Cavalier called Dr. John Staknevich to inspect the damaged eye. Dr. Staknevich “ordered the fight stopped.” An angry Jake leaped into the ring, his eyes blazing and began swinging at the doctor. Several plainclothesmen and Newark
Patrolman Peter Farley jumped in the ring to aid the doctor. They were followed into the ring by two Bronx friends of La Motta. The fans were evenly divided in yelling for the police and La Motta, as punches were thrown by both sides. Order was finally restored and the two friends of La Motta were arrested, held for arraignment before Newark Police Judge Joseph Sugrue, on charges of attempting a riot and resisting arrest. In the excitement, the La Motta brothers slipped away. Joey wasn’t miffed by the post-fight fracas, but rather because he had been previously undefeated in 30 fights. It “sent him into a burn” and a demand for revenge. Only a return fight with Flores would cool him off. The Newark bout had caused so much controversy that the rematch held shortly thereafter at New York’s Park Arena was completely sold out. Flores was Joey’s stepping stone to the title but, he got stopped instead. Joey had 39 fights in 21 months; usually a fight a week. He once had two fights in two days. His record was 32 wins (22 KOs), 5 losses, and 2 draws. An Aventura resident, Joey has been one of our TurnberryDiplomat tennis buddies for the past 20 years.
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Duffy’s Sports Grill hosts Mike Dee Left: Aletha Player, FPL; North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo; FL State Sen. Gwen Margolis; Eric G. Knowles, Miami Dolphins / Sun Life Stadium
Peter Fishel, C.P.A; Cy Allen, FIU; Vice Provost Dr. Steven Moll
Fernando Levy-Hara, mckafka Development Group; FL State Rep. Richard Steinberg
Neil Goodman, Aventura Worldwide Daryl Moore, Parksman Parking; George Skirbin, Transportation; Avi Weintraub, The Weintraub Association Services of FL; Michelle Desjardins, Allstate; Ben Launerts, Parksman Parking Companies; Harriet Robkin, 1st United Bank
Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond; Judge Myriam Lehr; Dan Palmer, Aventura News; Judge Linda Singer Stein; Aventura Comm. Billy Joel
Claudio Stivelman, Shefaor Development; Eileen Glastein, Bnai Zion; Bal Harbour Mayor Jean Rosenfield; Bal Harbour Village Manager Alfred Treppeda
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Nutrition and You BY MICHELLE ISHAKOV As someone who struggled with weight fluctuations throughout all my childhood, it was important for me to find a diet that worked and that I could use to adapt a healthy lifestyle and healthy eating habits. I tried tons of diets in the process. Some people eat to live and others, like myself, live to eat! I have a passion for food, and my weakness is sweets. I always struggled to find foods that I could enjoy but at the same time healthy choices that left me satisfied and not craving more. I developed an interest in nutrition and finding healthy habits that work best for me. I finally found after years of trying different diets that protein is a key component to weight loss and weight management. Another key to staying healthy is to plan what you are going to eat. I began developing a routine of what I was going to be eating the next day which eliminated any confusions as to what I would pick up to eat or falling into the trap of picking processed or junk food in my rush to eat quickly. It becomes a challenge the next morning if you are rushing to get to work while still trying to prepare your meals for the
day. If you fail to plan beforehand, you will plan to fail. When planning meals, I always incorporate foods that contain high quality protein. Protein is the main building block of the body. It actually helps kick start weight loss by reducing the body’s insulin level, which forces the body to naturally burn fat. By regularly eating proteins, you do not have the sugar and carb cravings and your metabolism increases since protein takes more energy to process and digest. In my search for foods with higher protein content and lower sugar and fats, I came across Nutriway, a European manufacturer of high quality protein foods and snacks for weight loss. They carry a wide variety of yummy, healthy, and satisfying foods that are easily accessible to anyone on the go, at the office, or at home. The foods are prepackaged which make it super easy for meal planning. I am Nutriway’s licensed nutritionist/ dietitian. I would love for you to visit us so you can be introduced to our amazing protein products. We are conveniently located at the Promenade Shops in Aventura at 20335 Biscayne Blvd, Unit 34. Look forward to seeing you! Any questions, just contact me at 305438-7775 or email mishakov@mynutriway.com.
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Find your perfect smile at Dr. José J. Alvarez’s Oral Facial Comprehensive Care
BY LYNN CARROLL
PROVOCATIVE QUESTIONS FOR PROVOCATIVE PEOPLE JJA: Oral Facial Comprehensive care was founded in 2007, but in reality this company is a continuation of the previously known Alvarez and Alvarez Dental Care, PA - a company I created with my wife, Dr. Nolyris Alvarez, back in 1995. With these two companies, we have been in business serving the North Dade and Broward communities for more than 16 years. LC: What’s your philosophy for business success? JJA: Treating others the same way I would like to be treated. Simple, but from the heart.
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LC: Is Oral Facial Comprehensive Care a new dental practice?
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LC: What makes your practice stand out? JJA: My goal is to always strive for perfection. My staff and I believe it is essential to listen to our patients and understand their needs and desires. Together, as a team, we can help our patients achieve the smile they desire.
We work to educate all our patients so that they can take an active role in their treatment. After a review of oral findings, we take the time to educate each patient on the ideal plan to maintain their optimum oral health and function, giving them all the options and helping them make an educated choice. No sales pressure; we just give honest and reliable information and let the patients make their own decisions. LC: What’s your background in dentistry? JJA: I have 15 years of professional experience in bone and gum tissue grafting/regeneration techniques and the implant replacement of missing teeth, combined with functional and cosmetic rehabilitation. More than a decade ago, I was among the first dentists in South Florida to pioneer the now popular CEREC (computerized ceramic restoration) procedures. I received a Doctor of Dental Medicine
degree in 1994 from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and did postgraduate training at Albert Einstein Medical in Philadelphia, and later at the Misch Implant Institute, one of the world’s most advanced training centers in dental implantology. LC: What are your plans for the future? JJA: Short term, we plan to expand our current location, continuing to provide the best that modern dentistry has to offer, with personalized care for each of our patients. In the long term, my goal is to help dental educational institutions. To that end, I am a Silver Donor for the full renovation of Albert Einstein Medical Center’s dental educational facilities. I also hope to leave an example of ethics for future generations in my profession, and to retire knowing that I tried and achieved my best.
For information, contact 305-948-5002 or visit drjjalvarez.com
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What is my injury case worth? BY: JASON NEUFELD, ESQ.
There is a fallacy propagated by insurance companies to make Floridians believe that juries churn out six and seven figure verdicts to paper-cut victims. In reality, those types of verdicts are reserved for the most catastrophic of injuries. The real answer to the question: “What is my injury case worth?” is…. IT DEPENDS. The money a jury awards are broadly categorized as (i) Economic Damages (e.g. past and future medical expenses, past and future lost income, property damage, etc..) and (ii) Non-Economic Damages (e.g. pain and suffering, mental anguish (which will, of course, depend on the severity of the accident and to what degree with the client’s life be negatively affected moving forward; loss of companionship and comfort of a spouse or parent, etc…) But remember that apportionment of liability can also drastically affect the value of a case. The defense, in any personal injury case, will always attempt to place some (if not all) of the blame on the injured party by arguing that the plaintiff
was not acting reasonably under the circumstances. For example, if a jury believes that the injured party is entitled to $100,000 in both economic and non-economic damages, but also finds that the injured party was 20% at fault in the accident, the injured party will only receive $80,000. Bottom line: many factors go into determining what a personal injury case is worth. For the most part those factors cannot be fully calculated until our client has completed treatment with their medical professionals (or has a clear understanding of how much treatment will be needed in the foreseeable future). But having a good personal injury attorney in your corner to monitor your progress, keep files of all recoverable expenses, and keep tabs on insurance companies is an important factor in maximizing the amount of money an injured party is entitled to receive. Jason Neufeld is an associate with Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert, based in Aventura, FL. If you have any questions, or for a free consultation, please contact Mr. Neufeld at jneufeld@nkplaw.com or call him at 305-931-6666 (888-279TEAM).
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August 17 - 23, 2011
Fairmont Turnberry Isle hits the links with Sands & Seas Package It might be back-to-school time, but this Labor Day weekend, the Fairmont Turnberry Isle is holding a back-to-golf celebration with complimentary greens fees and its Sands & Seas package. This package starts at $169 per night and includes accommodations in a Fairmont room, complimentary overnight valet parking, 20% off private cabanas and wave runner rentals, free children’s meals for kids five & under, and an Aventura Mall rewards card. At check-in, guests also receive savings vouchers including $40 off a spa treatment at the award-winning Willow Stream Spa, a $50 threecourse dinner and bottle of wine for two people at Cascata Grille, a cocktail with the purchase of an entree at Bourbon Steak, additional savings on private cabanas and more. While greens fees are complimentary through the end of September for any guest staying at the resort, there is a nominal $40 cart fee per person, per round.
For more information, contact 866-612-7739 or visit online at fairmont.com/turnberryisle
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FIU’s historic partnership with Navarro Discount Pharmacies & the City of North Miami Navarro Discount Pharmacies has accepted and met the challenge, by pledging the first $5,000 matching gift to the City of North Miami / FIU First Generation Scholarship Fund, which will be matched by the State of Florida. Established by Florida Legislature in 2006, the First Generation Matching Grant Program provides financial aid to qualified undergraduate students at Florida’s state universities, to help support students who are the first generation of their families to earn a college degree, in addition to matching private donations 100%. An appreciation luncheon for Navarro Discount Pharmacy took place at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, where Vice Provost Steve Moll welcomed Mayor Andre Pierre, City Manager Russell Benford, Deputy City Manager Dr. Lumane Claude, Navarro Discount Pharmacies’ CEO Juan Ortiz, COO Jim Thatcher, and
Marilyn Emas, Jan Solomon, Steve Moll, Russell Benford, Juan Ortiz, Dr. Lumane Claude, Mayor Andre Pierre, Maria Gurdian, Jim Thatcher.
Maria Gurdian, Dir. of Human Resources, an FIU alumna, Asst. VP of Development, FIU, Marilyn Emas, Prof. Jayne Klein, and Dir. of Development, BBC, Jan Solomon, for a gourmet lunch prepared and served by students of the Hospitality School.
Mayor Pierre believes this is one of the highest leverage actions to be taken on behalf of the future of the City. Vice Provost Moll said, “This strategy carried out over time will give back to the City and local businesses, exponentially, to
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Let’s Get Back to Work and Restore the American Dream BY CONGRESSWOMAN DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ
As we’ve all watched the back and forth on TV about the debt negotiations or the impasse regarding the Federal Aviation Administration, it seems like Washington just can’t get it right. The challenges facing our country weren’t created overnight and our two political parties have two fundamentally different views of how our country should address them. Given that, it is important to place the debate in perspective. Even before the economic crisis hit in 2008 the signs of trouble for the American family were there. Between 2000 and 2007 under President Bush, health care premiums nearly doubled, the cost of a college education skyrocketed, and median family income dropped by almost $1,000. Around dinner tables across America, families were finding it harder and harder to make ends meet. And then the financial crisis hit. Major financial institutions disappeared overnight, GM and Chrysler both filed for bankruptcy and nearly 800,000 Americans were losing their jobs every month. The scariest part was no one even knew where the bottom was or how much worse it could get. These were the challenges facing our president when he stepped up to take the oath of office on that cold January morning in 2009.
Over the past two years I have devoted myself to helping our president stop the economic bleeding, begin to get the economy turned around and restore the American dream by getting Americans back to work. The result? We’ve had 17 straight months of job growth with 2.4 million private sector jobs created and all three American auto companies are turning a profit, ramping up production, and hiring back American workers. While we’ve come a long way, we still have work to do. The recent crises – from the debt ceiling debates to preventing the Federal Aviation Administration from shutting down – have served as distractions from what we all need to be laser-focused on right now: creating jobs. Sure, we need to be concerned about our national debt and I support the president’s efforts to implement a large and balanced package to do just that, but creating jobs is the best way to address our longterm debt. Economic growth and an increase in employment would reduce spending on social services and boost revenue from corporate profits and get more people working. So, with millions of people still unemployed, I believe that our number one focus should be job creation. But how do we create more jobs? One way is by investing in needed infrastructure improvements. In the Senate there is legislation to create an infrastructure bank, introduced not by just one party, but by one of the most conservative members of the
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Senate and one of the most liberal. The Senate also has a major highways bill, once again, introduced by people on opposite sides of the aisle. These programs can get Americans back to work, while investing in the future of our country and improving the lives of every American, yet, in the House we’ve yet to see any serious attempt to spur job creation. America is still a country full of possibility. American ingenuity and the American work ethic are second to none in the world. Which is why it is very frustrating to see the type of debate that we’ve been having in Washington. Rather than focus on job creation, far too many Republicans have been arguing that government is broken, and then set up a false crisis, like the recent debate on raising the debt ceiling to honor our nation’s obligations. The result? Americans feel overwhelmingly that their government is broken as they watch the economy continue to struggle and millions are still unemployed, and rather than focusing on job creation, Congress created a crisis and exacerbated the jobs outlook. As Members of Congress our job is not to make the other party look bad. Our
job is to put political rhetoric aside and come together with our colleagues on the floor of the House of Representatives to have substantive debates about how to tackle the challenges before us, and then vote to do what’s best for our country. That isn’t simply an idea or a rallying call, that is our job, and each of us needs to be willing to step up to the plate to do what we were sent here to do: govern and lead. Only then will we be able to get our economy back on track, honor our obligations to seniors, pay down our debt and reassure our constituents that they can still make it in America. That is what I plan to continue to do, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come up with solutions that will make it possible to restore the American dream. I am proud to be an advocate for the people of South Florida, and my office is always open to you. You can reach us in Pembroke Pines at 954-437-3936, in Aventura at 305-936-5724 and in Washington, DC at 202-225-7931. I’m also available online at http://wassermanschultz.house.gov <http://wassermanschultz.house.gov> and Comcast-ondemand customers can stay up to date with my work for you on channel 890.
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New law permits veterans designation on Florida driver’s license State of Florida recognizes those who defended the red, white and blue Gov. Rick Scott signed House Bill 1165 to recognize and honor Florida veterans who honorably served their nation, by adding a veteran designation to their driver license or identification card, for those who live in the Sunshine State. “The new feature gives veterans an easy way to show proof of their veteran status, which is not always an easy task,” said Carroll. “We hope that retailers and restaurants offering discounts to military veterans will accept the license with the ‘V’ on it as proof.” At a news conference, hosted by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles at its headquarters in Tallahassee, Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll said the new feature on the driver license is just
one way the state can show appreciation to military veterans. “The Department is honored to provide this service to our military veterans as a way to show our gratitude for their service to our nation,” Jones added. To add the “V” to a license or ID card, veterans can visit any Florida driver license office, to include those operated by county tax collectors. They should plan to: present their DD214, which shows their honorable discharge from active duty and pay a onetime $1 fee, in addition to the replacement or renewal fee.
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How to not gain 10 pounds
BY BARI AUERBACH
A health advocacy group recently released a list of foods earning the dubious distinction for “over-the-top” fat and sodium content. If you don’t want to gain weight the best advice is to avoid these diet sabotaging culinary culprits – but the good news is there are alternatives much lower in fat and calories that can actually help you achieve weight loss goals. Instead of indulging in a Fried Cheese melt with four fried mozzarella sticks inside adding up to 1,260 calories, 21 grams of saturated fat and over 3,000 milligrams of sodium – a better choice would be low fat mozzarella with whole grain crackers or melted on a slice of wheat bread or whole grain flat bread with a little bit of tomato sauce if you want to make a pseudo low-cal pizza. Rather than feeling stuffed from a Provolone Stuffed Meatballs with Fettucine dish adding up to 1,520 calories and 43 grams of saturated fat – you can opt for a slimming portion of Jerusalem artichoke or whole wheat pasta with ground white meat turkey meatballs and diced fresh tomatoes. If you’ve got a craving for dessert but want a beach body, avoid that giant slice of Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake with a whopping 1,540 calories and 59 grams of saturated fat and pick up an on-the-go sweet guilt-free treat instead: Low cal Pure Protein bars that come in great tasting flavors like blueberry graham and chocolate chip only have about 2 grams of sugar and as much as 20 grams of protein. Ice cream
lovers who don’t want love handles may also want to forsake a peanut butter and chocolate shake with 2,010 calories and 68 grams of saturated fat – and visit one of the neighborhood’s frozen yogurt shops instead. Supermarkets also carry the Skinny Cow line of ice cream treats that are low in fat and calories. The good news for people who like to dine out is many restaurants have added “healthy selection” sections to their menus so you can have the choice to indulge or “avoid the bulge.” If you find yourself unable to “just say no” to decadence, lack of will-power may not be entirely to blame. According to research by the National Academy of Sciences, fatty foods can actually be addictive. In the study, when rats were fed a high fat diet, the fat sent a signal to their brain triggering production of endocannabinoids – a substance similar to the active ingredient in marijuana which can stimulate a craving for more fat. So to stick to a daily diet considered healthful for a typical person with 2,000 calories, no more than 20 grams of fat and below 1,500 milligrams of sodium, the best advice is to “gain knowledge” so you don’t gain unwanted weight. Read nutrition labels and use good judgment when ordering out – avoiding anything described as fried, creamy, sautéed or jumbo – opting instead for baked, broiled, steamed, hold the butter/sauce /dressing and bread basket. Many restaurants also provide nutritional information upon request.
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Lee Hodges Tapped to Lead Condominium Concepts Management’s South Florida Offices BY LEE HODGES
When Darlys Walker, CEO of Atlanta-based Condominium Concepts Management, Inc., (CCM) recognized tremendous opportunities for expansion in the Miami/Beaches market, she focused on finding a leader that would bring considerable insight and market knowledge to CCM’s presence in South Florida. The alliance with Lee Hodges, a long-time South Florida resident, with strong ties to the Sunny Isles Beach condominium development community, more than met her criteria. “Lee’s background is a perfect fit for our company. He was active in Sunny Isles Beach working with The Related Group of Florida and the condominium associations of Oceans One and Two, in addition to completing the construction of Ocean Three and negotiating with the condominium association,” she explained. In speaking with Hodges, he explained that his passion for the industry and the environment is long-term. “Prior to getting into condominium development, I was an environmental consultant for the Sampson Oceanfront Park, as well as numerous condominium developments built along Sunny Isles Beach,” he noted. Lee is proud of having led the development of the Sunny Isles Beach Town Center Park and protection of the adjacent wetlands while he built Ocean Four Condominium. Other major residential development projects Hodges has worked on include La Perla, Trump Towers, Sayan, Sands Pointe, Millennium, Pinnacle, St. Tropez, Trump International and Trump Royale, to
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There’s a picture from my childhood that captures six of us in a mock wedding ceremony that my mom created to entertain us one afternoon. She had gotten some netting and sewed it onto a headband to serve as a veil. One of my slips loaded with tulle became the wedding gown. My brother was collared into the groom’s role, sporting a tie of my father’s, a loud, wide tie that I cannot ever recollect my father wearing. It was bright green with parrots on it. Even in a black and white photo, that tie still screams out its tropical colors. We ranged in age from three to ten, a gang of neighborhood kids who had the run of the block, entering unlocked back doors for snacks and bathroom breaks. We drank water from the hose. As I look at that picture, I see the adults these children have become: a civil rights lawyer, a pharmacist, a hair dresser, now deceased. A nail technician. A teacher. One sings karaoke at night, and was a mean trumpet player back in the day. She works at a chiropractor’s office. And their children (now adults): another lawyer, like his dad. A teacher. A bartender. An EMT. A drug addict, lost to us now, her mother
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