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Kiwanis Club honors Nat Moore as its 2013 Citizen of the Year BY LEWIS MATUSOW
Miami-Dade Transit earns awards for innovations and marketing
ormer Miami Dolphins wide receiver and community activist Nat Moore recently accepted the 2013 Michael Shores Citizen of the Year Award from the Biscayne Bay Kiwanis Club at its highly successful 34th annual Biscayne Bay Gala. The event, held at the Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom on Watson Island, attracted more than 300 and raised more than $100,000 for the club’s many philanthropic activities. Past recipients of this award include Dolphins founder Joe Robbie, Coach Jimmy Johnson, broadcaster Ralph Renick, Miami Commissioner Athalie Range, U.S. Rep. William “Bill” Lehman, former Miami Herald publisher
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Former Florida Gator and Miami Dolphin great Nat Moore (center) accepts the Biscayne Bay Kiwanis Club’s Michael Shores Citizen of the Year Award at its recent 34th Biscayne Bay Gala. Pictured with Moore are Biscayne Bay Kiwanis president Will Reich (left) and emcee Jim Gall
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Real estate executive Tere Blanca becomes chair of City Year Miami BY STEPHANIE SERIANE-CONSUEGRA
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ne of Miami’s most impactful educationfocused nonprofits soon will benefit from the leadership of one of the city’s most successful businesswomen, as Tere Blanca begins her term as chair of the City Year Miami Board of Directors. With chapters in 24 cities across the U.S., City Year partners with public schools to help keep students in school and on track to graduate. City Year is driven by a committed corps of members and volunteer leaders who tutor, mentor and serve as role models in the community. City Year Miami launched in 2008 with the goal of placing full-time, trained young adults in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, where they provide individual
attention to students. It has since grown to become the nation’s fifth-largest City Year site. The 2013 City Year Miami program involves 203 corps members serving approximately 3,000 students at 17 Miamiarea schools. Plans are currently underway to expand City Year Miami’s impact to 300 corps members serving students at 30 schools annually. “We are tremendously fortunate to have Tere Blanca leading our board in Miami,” said Michael Brown, co-founder and CEO of City Year. “Her remarkable combination of business acumen and passionate civic commitment will help City Year Miami grow so that it can help more students and schools succeed.” Blanca, who serves as president and
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iami-Dade Transit (MDT) recently received top honors from leading national and state public transportation organizations for its technical innovations and original marketing campaigns. On a yearly basis, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) recognize transit agencies for their outstanding and innovative contributions to public transportation. The FPTA recently named MDT its overall state winner for Innovation and Creativity. MDT received the Innovation Award for a series of technologically advanced communication methods the department has rolled out to enhance immediate communication with passengers. Some of the methods include: the Rider Alert system and the Miami-Dade Transit Tracker app, which contain the Train Tracker and Google Map Trip Planner features. MDT also has placed liquid crystal display (LCD) screens at the platform level of all 23 Metrorail stations that show vital transit information to passengers waiting for the next train. In addition, MDT was honored with two first place “Best in Class” marketing awards by the FPTA for its Visitor Guide and the Department’s Route 288 Kendall Cruiser print campaign. FPTA also awarded second place to MDT’s shoestring campaign promoting Team TOOT (Totally On Our Tracks), which created public awareness and raised
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MSC Divina joins fleet of Miami-based cruise ships
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The dazzling MSC Divina made cruise history on Nov. 19, when she was escorted into PortMiami by a fleet of high-powered FIAT personal watercraft. With her arrival, MSC Divina becomes the first MSC Cruises ship to sail year-round from North America. With her show-stopping entrance, MSC Divina concludes her 18-night Atlantic Ocean crossing to Miami from Venice, Italy. During the voyage, a Rosso Brillante (metallic red) Fiat 500, or Cinquecento as it is known in Italy, was loaded onto the ship to accompany MSC Divina across the Atlantic. “With MSC Divina’s debut, we are thrilled to welcome one of our finest and most innovative vessels to North America,” said Richard Sasso, president and CEO of MSC Cruises USA. “Today marks an important milestone for MSC Cruises as we continue to grow in this region, offering more destinations and appealing to wider audiences. We look forward to offering North American cruisers something new and fresh.” MSC Divina guests will experience several new, exciting features. Two entirely unique dining venues created in partnership with Italian restaurant emporium Eataly in Manhattan, NY, will include the upscale Ristorante Italia and spectacular regional steakhouse, Eataly Steakhouse, fashioned after the famed restaurant in Eataly’s Manhattan location. Eataly was founded by Oscar Farinetti in 2007 and launched in the U.S. in partnership with celebrity chefs Mario Batali and Lidia and Joe Bastianich. MSC Divina will be the first ship to offer Aqua Cycling at sea. Reported as this summer’s latest fitness craze by Extra TV and highlighted on Good Morning America, New York Times and Time magazine, among other media, Aqua Cycling will allow MSC Divina guests to take spinning to new heights while cruising the Caribbean. Unlike any other luxury onboard experi-
ence, MSC Divina will feature the MSC Yacht Club for the first time in North America. The unique “ship-within-a-ship” now will be available in the Caribbean for guests looking for unparalleled indulgence, luxury and comfort. From personal butler, 24-hour concierge service and complimentary select wines and spirits available any time of the day, guests booked in the MSC Yacht Club Suites are pampered throughout the MSC Yacht Club’s exclusive lounges and pool area. This oasis of premium tranquility provides several private venues, including Le Muse panoramic restaurant, Top Sail Lounge, pool and relaxation area as well as private access to the MSC Aurea Spa. For more information about MSC Divina’s first season in the U.S. and its unique new features and special offers, visit online at <www.msccruisesusa.com>. Christened by legendary actress and “diva” Sophia Loren, MSC Divina features 1,751 staterooms, 322,900 square feet of public space, a casino, seven restaurants, 18 bars and lounges, five swimming pools (including an infinity pool), a bowling alley, theater, gym, spa, Internet café, conference center, kids and teen areas, and the lines signature ship within a ship, MSC Yacht Club. For more information, visit <www.msccruisesusa.com> or call 1-877-665-4655. The MSC Divina joins the Disney Magic, which arrived earlier in November, among the PortMiami-based ships featured for the 2013-14 cruise season. Other ships scheduled to arrive this year are the Carnival Conquest and the Costa Luminosa. The Carnival Ecstasy is scheduled to arrive in January 2014 and the Norwegian Getaway is set for February. “The 2013-14 cruise season marks the continuation of our largest expansion ever, bringing more new cruise vessels and cruise passengers in a single cruise season than ever before,” said PortMiami director Bill Johnson.
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Show by husband and wife debuts at Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery BY MELISSA NOBLES
A married couple, each of whom have earned acclaim for their work which spans a variety of different art forms, is being featured in a joint exhibition at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery through Dec. 27. Joe Nicastri is a painter, photographer, sculptor, graphic designer and Web developer whose work is represented in many public and private collections nationally. Laura Tan is a visual artist who works primarily with oil paint, acrylic, mixed media drawing, watercolor and collage. Nicastri’s paintings are inspired by life and the pieces on display reflect different stages that have made an impact. He is an internationally recognized artist whose work is on display at such prestigious public collections as the Chicago Art Institute, Cleveland Museum, Philadelphia Museum, University of Florida and Florida International University. His work has been represented in such notable New York City galleries as OK Harris, Nancy Hoffman Gallery, ‘Fotouhi-Kramer and Jason McCoy Inc. Tan’s work with mixed media and collage is an intimate expression. Her inner life thoughts and images are a primary inspiration for her work. She has worked as a professional artist for 20 years and is a recipient of the Florida Individual Fellowship Grant. Several pieces of her
work have been exhibited at the Collage of the Americas Gallery in Chicago, Center for the Arts in Vero Beach and Museum of Contemporary Art in Coral Springs. Tan also has been teaching art since 1989, beginning with the New World School of the Arts. In 2012, she was selected as a regional finalist for “2012 Rookie Teacher of the Year” for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. “We are thrilled to have these extremely talented artists present their ‘Nice and Not Nice’ exhibition at our Gallery,” said Lilia Garcia, curator of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery. “Many of our patrons will be introduced to their work and unique styles which bring life and art even closer together.” The Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery is funded by proceeds from the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival event. Presenting special exhibitions throughout the year from its location at Mayfair in the Grove (3390 Mary St., Suite 128), the gallery is managed by the non-profit Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association and serves as a hub for cultural activities in Coconut Grove. Since its inception in 1963, the association has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to students who attend fine arts programs in local schools. For more information about the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery, visit <www.cgaf.com>.
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Gables Sushi Maki rolls out restaurant’s new menu items Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB Sushi Maki in Coral Gables rolled out the restaurant’s new menu items with a launch recently that features all the assorted new items, including such options as Kobe Beef Sliders and more finishing off with a Sake Bomb for fun. They even brought in a Ninja that provided some fun photo ops. Restaurant owners Abe and Christina Ng encouraged everyone to join them on Sunday, Nov. 24, to help victims of
Ruth Jacobs walks runway at Woman’s Cancer Association of the University of Miami Franklin C. Bush Chapter’s Fashion Show.
Typhoon Haiyan among whom were some employees’ families who were impacted directly and left homeless. Ten percent of the proceeds from the sales on that day at all the Sushi Maki restaurants are being directed to that effort. Text “sp” to 80888 to give $10 to help. #SUSHIMAKI #SMTYPHOONRELIEF. In other news, The Villagers’ 2013 Holiday House Tour moves this year to Coconut Grove on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The homes will illustrate the diversity and charm of the Grove and, while all are walkable, there will be a jitney available at Plymouth Church to transport visitors to the homes on Bayview Street, if needed. Look for houses to be decorated in the spirit of Christmas. In addition, guests can enjoy the ever-popular food and holiday boutique at Plymouth Church’s Davis Hall. Tickets are $35 (advance purchase only). To reserve a spot please send a check and self-stamped addressed envelope to: The Villagers Inc., PO Box 141843, Coral Gables, FL 33114-1843. Include your phone number and name on the check. Another fun event presented by the Woman’s Cancer Association of the University of Miami Franklin C. Bush Chapter, “Fabulous Fashions of Second Time Around” Luncheon, attracted a sellout crowd on Nov. 13, at the Marriott Courtyard. The event had everything a woman could ask for including a chance to buy some incredible high-end attire and jewelry at bargain prices, followed by a nice lunch, fashion show, raffle and silent auction. Chapter president Ruth Jacobs and chair Mary Nolan are to be congratulated for a very entertaining affair that even brought back to Miami, former TV weatherman and celebrity auctioneer Bob Soper. Soper helped auction the clothes modeled in the fashion show while Frank Hubbell provided the music throughout the affair. Among the runway divas were Judi Ashworth, Kay Fahringer, Michele Locicero, Gina Rice-Guilford, Bridget
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Starks, Carolyn Stevenson, Dorothy Thomson, Genevieve Atkinson, Ruth Jacobs, Sara Lee Sanderson, Kelley RiceSchild, Brittany Starks and Nora Tenny. Carlos Talavera coordinated the Boutique while so many others also worked hard to make the affair a success including Trish Heard, Joann Capalletti, Lorin Lawson, Pat Saunders and Anita Nolan-Shaw, to mention a few. Speaking of fashion, the GFWC Coco Plum Woman’s Club held a “Dancing with the Stars: A Fashion Show,” by designer Rosaura Sias Pipenberg on Oct. 30. More than 65 ladies attended the event that was chaired by Aminta Konawicz. The models were all members of the Coco Plum Club with Mireya Kilmon, president of the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, who attended as a guest and a model. Best of all, the event raised $1,500 to benefit SafeSpace, a domestic violence shelter. Speaking of women’s clubs, the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club had an incred-
ibly fun Halloween party to raise extra funds for the club’s free children’s dental clinic. The decorations were spectacular, thanks to some talented members and spouses and a large donation of wood from Shell Lumber to create tombstones and more. Mayra Dominguez chaired the event with help from Nathalia Bogani and many others. Ralph Rivera, who was the point person to build not only party props but also the club’s bed entered in the Great Grove Bed Race, won the costume contest dressed as Tom Hanks in Castaway. A good time was had by all while more than $1,400 was raised for the clinic. The club’s major fundraiser for the May Van Sickle Children’s Dental Clinic will be a Casino Night on Mar. 8, 2014. Until next time, keep making each day count. If you want to submit information for this column, please send your news via email to <gloriagalburns@aol.com>.
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funds for the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk. “Making sure that our residents and visitors remain informed and aware of all their public transit options helps improve their access to the various ways of getting around our community,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. “It is an honor to be recognized for our efforts and we look forward to continuing the delivery of exemplary service and information to all our residents and visitors.”
APTA recently named MDT among the first-place winners of the AdWheel Awards, which recognize creative excellence in marketing public transportation. MDT’s two winning entries were the Metrorail Service Frequency station platform displays and the “That’s a No-Brainer” digital campaign. Visit Miami-Dade Transit’s home page at <www.miamidade.gov/transit> for more information about how to utilize these services and how using transit can save you money today.
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David Lawrence Jr., Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson, Richard Baron, Joseph Klock Jr., Super Bowl Host Committee chair Rodney Barreto and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients Dr. Pedro Greer Jr., U.S. Rep. Dante B. Fascell, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas. “It was a pleasure for us to honor Nat this year,” said Biscayne Bay Kiwanis president Will Reich. “He loves Miami and has done so much for the South Florida community. We recognize him with this award especially for his outstanding work for children.” The award is named for Michael Shores who, as a philanthropically minded attorney, made numerous contributions to the Miami-Dade County community throughout his life. Moore, currently serving as senior vice president of the Miami Dolphins, was a standout wide receiver during his 13-year tenure with the Dolphins, breaking nearly every career receiving record for the team and held those records until 1991. Moore, who played in two Super Bowls, still stands second on the Dolphins all-time career receiving touchdowns list with 74. Moore’s success in football carried over into his personal life by giving unselfishly of his time to many charitable causes in South Florida where he grew up and attended Miami Edison Senior High School, followed by a stellar career at the University of Florida. His endeavors off the field, including long-term relationships with several nonprofits, led Moore to be named the 1984 NFL “Man of the Year.” He also earned
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the 1986 Byron White Humanitarian Award for his service to his team, community and country. “I am honored to be recognized by the Biscayne Bay Kiwanis Club,” Moore said. “This is a great organization which serves the children of Miami’s inner city, an area where I grew up. Being able to give back to this area of the community — by being part of this fundraising effort — is especially meaningful to me and my family.” In addition to ticket sales, sponsorships and both live and silent auctions, the Kiwanis Club raised funds via a raffle for the Miami Dolphins’ All-Access Away Game Experience, an all-inclusive trip on the team plane with the Dolphins when they face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 8 at Heinz Field. More than 150 tickets were sold for the auction — won by local chiropractor Barry Burak — raising more than $15,000. The law firm of Diaz Reus was a Diamond Sponsor of the event. Gold sponsors included the Miami Dolphins; South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee; Baron Breslin & Sarmiento PA; Lowry & Cook PA; law offices of Cordero Richardson Compo & Associates; Rasco Klock, and the South Florida Luxury Guide. Silver sponsors included Shohat, Lowey & Shohat PA; Green and Kahn PL, and the Albertelli Law Firm. For more information on the Biscayne Bay Kiwanis Club — including joining as an individual or corporation — contact Reich at 305-814-2225 or <www.biscaynebaykiwanis.org>.
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CEO of commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm Blanca Commercial Real Estate, will continue the momentum of her predecessor, former board chair and City Year Miami co-founder Brad Meltzer. “For many students, City Year Miami corps members are the only reliable resource to turn to,” Blanca said. “With City Year’s involvement, struggling schools have the necessary power to support the growing number of students who need a little extra attention. City Year Miami’s staff and volunteer leaders have done a tremendous job growing the organization over the past five years. I am hopeful that we can expand our reach even further over the next five years.” Now entering its sixth fiscal year, City
Year Miami has more than tripled its annual operating budget since launching. More than one-third of these dollars come from private philanthropic sources who see value in helping the nonprofit expand its reach into the public school system. “City Year Miami’s impact extends far beyond educational enrichment, helping to break the cycle of poverty and enhancing quality of life in our community,” said Saif Ishoof, executive director of City Year Miami. “As one of Miami’s preeminent business leaders, Tere understands the relationship between education and economics. Our city’s ability to continue attracting new investment, new companies and new residents hinges on our ability to provide an exceptional education to our children.”
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Woodystock concert in Grove surpasses its fundraising goal
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BY GLORIA BURNS
You have heard of Woodstock but may not have heard of a recent concert held right in our own backyard. On Sept. 21, Reggae-pop phenomenon Cris Cab was the headliner for a very successful benefit concert, Woodystock, so named for the nonprofit it benefits, the Woody Foundation. More than 1,000 people gathered at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove for this free grassroots event, designed with music and art lovers in mind. This first benefit concert served as a homecoming for reggae-pop sensation Cris Cab. Cab, who grew up in Miami and attended Christopher Columbus High School, was delighted to perform in front of family, friends and fans, along with fellow local musicians Jahfe, ArtOfficial and Lance-O of Kulcha Shok Muzik. Twenty-year-old Cab, who blends pop, reggae and soul, has been mentored by Pharrell Williams and Wyclef Jean. Cab, who has over 10 million YouTube views, performed his hits, including Good Girls. In addition, Woodystock featured wellknown Miami artist Jona Cerwinske who
painted a mural during the event and donated it to the foundation to be auctioned after the concert. An outdoor gallery also featured artwork from other local artists. Best of all, the event surpassed its $25,000 fundraising goal with funds directed to the Woody Foundation, a nonprofit organization that strives to raise funds and awareness of spinal cord injuries. This inaugural concert was coordinated by Woody Foundation board member Tom Cabrerizo, of CFH Group, a full-service real estate development and management company. The concert’s success came in large part through Cabrerizo’s success in attracting sponsorships from such businesses as All-Go Construction, BankUnited, City National Bank, Kramer & Associates, KW Property Management, Pacifica Companies and SunTrust Bank. The Woody Foundation was founded by James “Woody” Beckham, who suffered a life-changing spinal cord injury while making a rugby tackle in January 2011. For more information on the Woody Foundation, visit <www.woodyfoundation.org>.
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It’s all about communication, connecting and community BY GRANT MILLER
Publisher At Miami’s Community Newspapers we believe that it’s all about the community — connecting with it and communicating information about it to our residents. It’s all about the C’s. Miami’s Community Newspapers has been around over 50 years. We were spawned when the glimmer of incorporation first began to sparkle and we were the communication voice that carried that message to the people. We worked hard to become The Voice of Miami-Dade and we continue to work hard to remain as that voice. We connect our local entrepreneurs to our residents, directing them to our shops, restaurants and local businesses. We help businesses communicate by using the newspapers’ pages to profile our business partners and tell you where to find a new restaurant or store. We encourage business owners to connect and communicate with the community by allowing them to write a column or feature
story about their business or expertise. We also regularly cover the activities and accomplishments of our young people at the schools located in and around our communities. In particular, we relish communicating the sports successes of our youth, either as members of their school teams or in the various youth leagues that have programs in our community. We like to feature the activities of our houses of worship, too, as they represent the very fiber of our connections with each other inour community We love that so many of you have connected with the community by participating in our popular “Read in …” feature and that you take a copy of this newspaper on your vacations, trips and holidays and remember to snap a picture with the paper and send it back to us. It is a small world after all. So, thank you to all of you for allowing us to be a part of your lives. Thank you for reading the stories and columns that appear in this newspaper. Thank you for patronizing our advertisers. And thank you for connecting with your community and allowing us to communicate some of that in Miami’s Community Newspapers.
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Andy Murray named ‘honorary chair’ of JOB International Tennis Championship
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The Junior Orange Bowl has announced Andy Murray as the honorary chair of the 52nd International Tennis Championship. Murray won the Junior Orange Bowl Boys 12U Championship in 1999 and returns to be a part of one of the most prestigious tournaments on the amateur tour. Murray is the current world No. 3 ranked player and is the current men’s singles title holder of the Wimbledon Championship and the Olympic Gold Medal. He became the first British player in 77 years to win Wimbledon as he defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets at the 2013 Championship. The Junior Orange Bowl Championship remains close to Murray’s heart. “Winning the Under-12 event in 1999 is still one of my happiest memories from the sport, so I’m delighted to be able to serve as honorary chair for this year’s event,” he said. Murray sent a special message to all of this year’s participants: “I wish everyone who takes part the best of luck, and hope that one day some of you will have the chance to be honorary chair. It’s a special tournament and your memories from here will stay with you, so enjoy it.” The annual Junior Orange Bowl International Championship draws 1,400 of the world’s best U12 and U14 tennis play-
ers. The tournament draws players from over 74 countries to four South Florida locations to compete in the 10-day event. This year’s tournament will be played Dec. 14-23. Matches are played at the Crandon Park Tennis Center, home to the Sony Open; Salvadore Park; William H. Kerdyk Biltmore Tennis Center, and the University of Miami Neil Schiff Tennis Center. Play culminates with all final draws hosted at the University of Miami and Salvadore Park. The International Championship has hosted some of tennis’ most recognizable professionals including Juan Martin del Potro, Caroline Wozniacki, Andy Roddick, Justine Henin, Jim Courier, Mary-Joe Fernandez, Jimmy Connors and Monica Seles. The International Tennis Championship is one of 15 athletic, and academic events hosted by the Junior Orange Bowl. The Junior Orange Bowl is celebrating its 65th “Diamond Jubilee” anniversary in 2013. The annual Junior Orange Bowl festival draws over 7,500 youths from more than 74 countries to fulfill its mission of serving the South Florida community and the youth of the world by providing wholesome, competitive and multicultural experiences For more information or to register for the 52nd International Tennis Championship, visit <www.jrorangebowl.org> and visit the tennis page under sports and events.
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2013 Caroling Competition Wednesday, December 4th Middle School 7:00 p.m. Somerset City Arts 7:30 p.m. Everglades K-8 Center 8:00 p.m. Renaissance Middle Charter School 8:30 p.m. Jack D. Gordon K-8 9:00 p.m. Faith Lutheran School 9:30 p.m. Good Shepherd School Thursday, December 5th Senior High 7:00 p.m. Hialeah Senior High School 7:30 p.m. Miami Killian Senior High 8:00 p.m. Coral Gables Senior High 8:30 p.m. Terra Environmental Research 9:00 p.m. Archimedean Senior Academy Friday, December 6th Middle School 7:00 p.m. Jose de Diego Middle School 7:30.p.m. Gulliver Middle Academy 8:00 p.m. Florida Christian School 8:30 p.m. St. Timothy’s School 9:00 p.m. St. Thomas the Apostle School 9:30 p.m. South Miami Middle School Saturday, December 7th Senior High 7:00 p.m. Everglades Senior High School 7:30 p.m. Miramar Senior High School 8:00 p.m. Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High 8:30 p.m. Dade Christian 9:00 p.m. Coral Reef Senior High School Sunday, December 8th Senior High 3:00 p.m. Florida Christian School 3:30 p.m. Ronald Reagan Doral High School Archbishop Curly/Notre Dame High School 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Doral Charter Academy 5:00 p.m. Mays School of the Performing Arts 5:30 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
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The Barnacle Historic State Park hosts Hanukkah menorah lighting BY JESSICA CABRAL
Join in to light up the night at The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy. in downtown Coconut Grove. Bring the whole family on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 p.m., for a waterfront Hanukkah menorah lighting and a performance by Atarah Montessori Academy. Enjoy entertainment and crafts, barbecue and latkes. Admission is free. Long ago, a small band of faithful Jews defeated one of the mightiest armies on earth, drove the Greeks from Israel and reclaimed the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Inside the Temple, they found only a single cruse of olive oil to light the menorah. The one-day supply burned for eight days. Hanukkah, the eight-day Festival of Light, commemorates this miracle and celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. This year marks the very first menorah lighting at The Barnacle and the first time since 1888 that Hanukkah occurs
during the Thanksgiving season. Hanukkah at The Barnacle is sponsored by Chabad of the Grove and The Barnacle Society. The Barnacle Historic State Park is administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. For additional information, call 305-4426866 or visit <www.chabadmiami.com>.
Grove’s Holiday Tree Lighting slated for Nov. 30 at Cocowalk BY NATALI LATORRE
The Coconut Grove Business Improvement District invites the community to ring in the holiday season at Coconut Grove’s Holiday Tree Lighting Extravaganza at CocoWalk on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 8 p.m. Experience a full day’s worth of fun activities for the whole family including a visit from Santa Claus, a bounce house, an exotic petting zoo, free popcorn and snow cones, holiday-inspired balloons, arts and crafts, and live performances by local school choirs, ballet dancers, and artists. Radio Disney Miami, part of the No. 1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, will be on-site with the Radio Disney Miami Road Crew from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
with interactive entertainment, fun prizes and giveaways, and the best music from today’s biggest artists. For the grand finale, join special guest Commissioner Marc Sarnoff to light the tree in front of CocoWalk at 6:30 p.m. Participants include Greater Miami Youth Symphony, Coconut Grove Ballet Studio, Academy of Arts & Minds, Miami Marlins, Coconut Grove Elementary, Fellowship Church, Coconut Grove BID, Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce, CocoWalk, Paragon Grove, and Pointe Group Advisors. This event is free and open to the public. CocoWalk is located at 3015 Grand Ave in Coconut Grove. For more information, call the Coconut Grove BID office at 305-461-5506.
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Monty Trainer, president of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, is pictured at the awards presentation with Yvonne Rosemeier. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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The Coconut Grove Arts Festival was honored as the winner in “Best Art Festival” category at the second annual Floridian Awards ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Marlin Hotel on Miami Beach. The award was accepted by Monty Trainer, Coconut Grove Arts Festival president. Other nominees in the “Best Art Festival” category included Art Basel Miami Beach, Art Wynwood, Design Miami and Scope Miami. The Floridian Awards recognize excellence and exemplary achievements by South Floridians, both individuals and companies, in 47 categories including Arts, Leisure, Hospitality, Sports, Entertainment, Retail and Real Estate. There are four nominations in each category, and last year more than 51,000 votes were cast and certified making the Floridian Awards a true people’s choice awards. The second annual Floridian Awards is presented by TMG Entertainment and presenting media sponsor Ocean Drive magazine. “This award voted by the people of
South Florida is a testament to the festival’s commitment to presenting the very best event for our attendees,” said Marshall Steingold, chair of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival. “We believe in enhancing the quality of our event each and every year, and leaving those who visit with us a lasting memory of the festival.” The Coconut Grove Arts Festival consistently has been named one of the best fine arts festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine and remains the top voted outdoor arts festival in the history of the magazine’s 200 Best Floridians (individuals and companies) in 47 categories. The Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association is a non-profit that helps to fund year-round arts programs. The association also maintains the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery and presents special exhibitions throughout the year from its location at the Shoppes at Mayfair. Since its inception in 1963, the association has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to students who attend fine arts programs in local schools. For information on the 51st annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival scheduled for Feb. 15-17, 2014, visit <www.CGAF.com>.
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Top high school talent on display at 25th Jr. OB Basketball Classic BY CHUCK LITTLE
The 25th edition of the Junior Orange Bowl Basketball Classic will feature its widest array of basketball talent ever when it tips off on Dec. 27 at Reagan High School in Doral. Not only will it showcase top talent from Oklahoma, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida, but for the first time a European school, Gimnazija Bezigrad School from Ljubljana, Slovenia, will travel to Miami on Christmas Day to join in the festivities. Several college prospects already have indicated their preference for the next level of play. Omega Harris (Putnam City West High School, Oklahoma City, OK) has verbally committed to UTEP, Jordan AbdurRa’oof (Gonzaga, Washington, DC) has given his nod to Cornell University. Joseph Lopez (South Miami) has committed to Winthrop. On the girls’ side, Jade Owens and Maya Garland (both from Fenwick, Oak Park, IL) have committed to Creighton University and UAB, respectively. Bernadette Devaney (Nova) has committed to Lehigh University. Many other recruits from the boys’ field are still waiting to make their choices and will come to Miami with decisions still on hold. Derrick Brooks Jr (Bartow) has multiple Division I offers and was to visit UMass. Haanif Cheatham (Pembroke Pines Charter) is mulling offers from Miami, Georgia and Alabama among others. Underclassmen such as Bryant Crawford (Gonzaga, Washington, DC) may be among the most highly recruited point guards for the 2015 class with offers from Connecticut, Georgetown, Indiana, Maryland, Texas and others. He was poised to be the starting guard on the USA U16 team in their trip to Uruguay this summer until some minor swelling in his knee forced him to take some time off to rest. He is back as strong as ever and impressing scouts across the country. Tony Bradley (Bartow) is a long, lean 6foot-8 sophomore who is popping up on radar screens all across the country. He currently has offers from Miami, UMass, Auburn, Clemson, Tennessee among others. Girls’ up and coming talent is plentiful. Jada Graves (Thomas Edison, VA) led her team to the state quarterfinals as a freshman, averaging over 20 points a game in the playoffs. Beatrice Mompremier (Miami High) is getting visits from major programs around the country. Latest visits to the Stingarees gym have been North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida State and UM. More will come to see the 6-foot-5 junior.
Possibly one of the most intriguing opportunities in the tournament will be the Slovenian team. Three players (Jan Novak, 6-foot-4 senior shooting guard; Jure Span, 6-foot-3 senior point guard, and Jan Dolensek, 6-foot-8 senior power forward) played for their national U18 team in the recent European Division A championships in Latvia. Two other players (Sandi Grubelic, 6foot-3 junior shooting guard, and Matej Kavas, 6-foot-7 junior small forward) played on the 2012 U16 European championships for Slovenia. Anchoring the middle of the lineup will be 6-foot-10 junior center Luka Pirc. This should make their first trip to the U.S. an interesting one. In the boys’ field, Gonzaga finished last year with a 27-5 record that included a clean sweep (18-0) in the always tough WCAC that includes Dematha and Paul VI. From the Florida group, South Miami finished as Florida 8A runnerup, Bartow reached the final four in Florida 7A, Pines Charter lost in the Regional Final in 6A against eventual state champion Norland and American lost a tough district final to Hialeah Gardens after topping them twice in the regular season and finished the season 20-6. The top team prospects in the girls’ field are many. Miami High brings back a full lineup from its Florida 8A runnerup finish from last season. The same is true for Nova in Florida 7A where they finished second to Gainesville Buchholz. Flanagan lost in the Florida 8A Regional finals and looks to advance farther this year, while South Miami and Ferguson both figure to be battling Miami Senior for 8A leadership in Miami Dade County. Fenwick brings back most of its roster from a 21-7 season and is usually ranked in the top 10 among Chicago area teams, being led by David Power who coached the 2009 McDonald’s All America West team and currently has an 829-win coaching record. Thomas Edison was a Virginia 3A quarterfinalist with mostly freshmen and sophomores leading the way. Mt. Lebanon returns to the Junior Orange Bowl after capturing the 2011 championship and has 2010 and 2011 Pennsylvania state championships under Coach Dori Oldaker. Games will be played at Ronald Reagan High School on Dec. 27, 28 and 30. More information on the Junior Orange Bowl Basketball Classic can be found at <www.jrorangebowl.org>. Additional information requests can be sent to <basketball@jrorangebowl.com>.
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Miss South Florida USA pageant winners crowned BY ROBERT HAMILTON
Miss South Florida USA, Jennifer Diaz, and Miss South Florida Teen USA, Daniela Albrecht, were crowned recently at the Rebeca Sosa Theater. The competition featured 10 contestants throughout South Florida. Both winners will advance to the state pageant of Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen USA, preliminaries to Miss USA and Miss Teen USA. Daniela Albrecht is a 13-yearold student at Zelda Glazer Middle School in west MiamiDade County. She is member of her school’s Drama Club, Magic Program, and Dance Magnet. Pictured are Miss South Florida USA, Jennifer Diaz, (right) and Miss Her hobbies are dancing and South Florida Teen USA, Daniela Albrecht. modeling. She is a graduate of ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– John Casablanca Modeling School and received exclusive training from such the foundation Reinas a una causa, Queens for a cause to help less fortunate Alicia Faccio Modeling School. Albrecht’s career goal is to become a clin- children of Honduras. During the pageant Diaz was named the ical physiologist. She is the proud daughter Yanisleidy title winner of “People’s Choice.” She forMolina and Moises Albrecht, both natives of merly held the winning titles of Miss Honduras USA, Top Model Florida, and Havana, Cuba. Albrecht formerly held the winning titles Miss Art Deco. Diaz won her title wearing of Miss Jr. Art Deco and Miss Preteen Boca evening gown dress by Henrry Meza Junior. She won her title wearing evening Designs. The other contestants who placed were gown dress by Maduggal from Sarin’s Corp first runner up teen, Victoria Kontazmays; Miami. Jennifer Diaz is a 24-year-old student at first runner up, Nicole Pelaez, and second Miami Dade College. She already earned runner up Jennifer Madrigal. The contestant her degree in Social Music and is current- who took the winning titles of both “Miss ly working studying Criminal Psychology. Photogenic” and “Miss Amity” was Her hobbies are singing, dancing, and Nathalie Soler. To register for the next upcoming pagplaying piano. Diaz’s current occupation is teaching modeling and dance classes for eants, visit the website at <www.southfloridausapageants.com> or contact the children. She is the proud daughter of Mayra preliminary director Fatima Coello at Vergara, native of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. 305-753-1224 or via email at She also volunteered in various charities <Beautytouchesbyf@aol.com>.
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‘Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash’ raises $70,000 for MCM BY WOODY GRABER
All the little ghosts and goblins, along with their mostly costumed parents, were treated to a boo-tiful time at Miami Children’s Museum’s “Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash” on Sunday, Oct. 20, at Miami Children’s Museum (MCM), 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island. The event brought in nearly $70,000, which will support the museum’s educational programming. Considered one of Miami’s best family Halloween events, costumed trick-ortreaters made their candy collecting way around the museum’s 14 galleries. They created crazed crafts and became part of the fun and colorful costume parade. Families had a bewitching time creating miniature pumpkin and sugar skulls, face painting, dancing the “Monster Mash,” eating delectable treats and taking part in
the silent auction featuring many exciting items. Additionally they enjoyed Miami’s best family-friendly haunted house. This 2,500-square-foot haunted house can be as scary as you want it to be, but what makes this one special is it features its own seven-foot Baby T-Rex along with its collection of clowns, zombies and haunting music and sounds. Co-chairs for the event were Mijanou Spurdle and Karen Flanagan. Honorary chairs were the Miami Heat’s James Jones and his wife, Destiny Jones. Sponsors for the event included: Bouyges Civil Works, Miami Access Tunnel, Jones & Jones Strategic Consulting and James Jones Legacy Foundation, and food sponsor Kids Deli. For more information on the Miami Children’s Museum go to the website at <www.miamichildrensmuseum.org> or call 305-373-KIDS (5437).
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Miami City ballet’s Lourdes Lopez guest speaker for FAN luncheon
Pictured (l-r) are Carol Kiryluk, Toby Ansin, Terry Schechter, Lourdes Lopez and Bobbi Litt.
BY ALICE FISHER
The 96 members and guests at the recent Funding Arts Network (FAN) luncheon were treated to a talk by Lourdes Lopez, artistic director of the Miami City Ballet, about her life leading to her present position. Starting at 11:30 a.m., guests at the Westin Colonnade in Coral Gables mingled during the cocktail hour. The sit-down lunch started at noon, followed by the talk by Lopez. Her talk centered around the three people who had most influenced her life choices: her very athletic father who had been in the pre-Castro Cuban military and who had taught at West Point, her artistic mother who was the enduring strength in the family, and Balanchine who assured her that she only needed to be herself to succeed. Her father had told her, “If you find something you love, you will succeed.” FAN awarded $180,000 in grants to 20 arts organizations this past year. The
Miami City Ballet is one of the recipients of a FAN grant. Established in 1996 (originally known as (fifty over fifty), FAN has given more than $3.3 million to dance, music, theater and visual arts programs. FAN is a non-profit all volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the visual and performing arts programs for the cultural enrichment of the community. FAN combines the $1,000 membership contribution of its members to form an annual grant pool to fund visual and performing arts programs in MiamiDade County. FAN conducts a competitive grants program. Screening teams comprised of members trained in grant selection choose the finalists. Next, the entire membership votes for the final grant awards, which are presented at the group’s May luncheon. For more information on FAN or to find about how to become a member, visit the website at <www.fundingartsnetwork.org>.
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His House Children’s Home hosts annual charity gala BY SABRINA SOSA
His House Children’s Home (HHCH), celebrated its 10th Annual Charity “Imagine” Gala on Saturday, Oct. 26, at The JW Marriott Marquis Miami. Hosted by NBC 6 investigative reporter Myriam Masihy, more than 500 guests gathered to make a difference in the lives of South Florida’s at-risk children. “The annual gala is the most significant fundraiser of the year for His House and all proceeds will benefit children from newborn to 17 residing at His House,” said Iris Marrero, development director. “We greatly depend on community partnership to help us find forever families.” During the cocktail hour, participants had the opportunity to bid on over 100 silent auction items, which included Montica fine jewelry, vacation getaways, autographed sports memorabilia, fine dining, fine art and more. A live auction by professional auctioneer Michael Guyer led winners to go home with a Prime Time Emmy Award Package, autographed Heat memorabilia, and prestigious cruises. The audience was moved greatly when the children of His House performed “Legacy” and walked into the crowd to personally thank guests for attending with high-fives and hugs. Special guest Anthony Bunn, a former foster child, shared his story about when he lived at His House and how they found him a big family in New York. His House surprised him with a cake to celebrate his 10th year of adoption. Mark Rufeh, chair and CEO of Citigroup and co-head of the bank’s Global Operations and Technology Division, ended the night with inspirational words that motivated guests to get involved through volunteering, adopting, fostering, mentoring or donating. The event was a great success thanks to volunteers and supporters, which include Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises,
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Steve Rossman ends 3 years as national Easter Seals chair BY MARK SELL
Stephen F. “Steve” Rossman has concluded three years as Easter Seals chair, during which the organization dramatically expanded services for military veterans and their families and launched critical partnerships in brain research. Rossman, who lives in Coral Gables, is cofounding partner of the Miami trial law firm Rossman Baumberger Reboso Spier & Connolly. He assumed his new title as immediate past chairman at Easter Seals’ national meeting in Chicago in late October and will continue his long service on Easter Seals Board of Directors. Easter Seals, as one of the world’s largest organizations serving people dealing with disabilities, has touched more than 1.7 million lives through its 550 affiliates. Rossman said that among his proudest accomplishments was Easter Seals’ partnership with the Staff Sergeant Donnie D. Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Community Services (Dixon Center) in Washington, DC. The Dixon Center ensures access to services essential for military service members, veterans, their families and the families of the fallen to succeed in family and community life and civilian society. In the past two years, Easter Seals has raised $25 million to sup-
port returning service homeless any given members. night. The center is named “The list goes on, and for Donnie Dixon of there are millions more Carol City, a tank comAmerican veterans who mander who was killed served in Vietnam, Korea by small arms fire in Iraq and World War II among on Sept. 29, 2007, at age us. We may, over time, 37, one month shy of forget these wars, but not ending his second these men and women deployment and his coming back.” scheduled return to his Easter Seals recently wife and four children, launched a Brain Health and three years before he Center to create solutions planned to retire. The and expand awareness of center is run by Sgt. how emerging technoloDixon’s former comgies can enhance the manding officer, retired lives of people living Stephen F. “Steve” Rossman Col. Donald Sutherland. with brain conditions. Its ––––––––––––––––––––––– The center’s efforts have partners and technology won strong endorsements from retired incubators in fostering brain health include Admiral Mike Mullen, the former Chairman the Brain Plasticity Institute, Posit Science of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. and Vista Life Sciences. “This work with veterans and their famiRossman has served Easter Seals at both lies is vital and will continue for genera- the affiliate and national levels for decades. tions,” Rossman said. “Since 2000, more At the national level, he has represented than 250,000 veterans have been diagnosed Easter Seals South Florida as a member of with traumatic brain injury. Nearly 50,000 Easter Seals National House of Delegates, men and women have been wounded in Iraq 1997-2007, and served on the Membership and Afghanistan. Nearly 2,300 have commit- and Organizational Structure (MOS) ted suicide. More than 67,000 veterans are Committee. Elected to Easter Seals
International Board of Directors in October 2004 and re-elected in 2007, he has served as board first vice chair, secretary, chair of the Affiliate Services Committee, vice chair of the Public Affairs Committee and a member of the Executive and Finance committees. He was elected board chair in 2010. Rossman first became involved with Easter Seals in 1984 as the parent of a child at the Easter Seals Demonstration School in Miami when he served as co-chair of Easter Seals South Florida’s capital campaign. He joined the affiliate’s board in 1987, held the offices of vice chair and chair, and has served on numerous committees over the years. An enthusiastic supporter and staunch advocate of Easter Seals, its clients and services, Rossman often has opened up his home to host Easter Seals events and fundraisers, and recruit new members to the affiliate board and the Presidents’ Council. Throughout Rossman’s career as a trial lawyer, he has served as president of the Florida Justice Association, president of the Miami-Dade Justice Association, a member of the board of governors of the American Association for Justice, and a legal advocate of the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. To support children and adults with disabilities visit <www.easterseals.com>.
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MDC Wolfson Campus hosts author and foreign policy expert Dr. Daniel Markey BY KAI HILL
Top foreign policy expert Dr. Daniel Markey addressed Miami Dade College (MDC) students on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami. Dr. Markey is a noted author and currently a Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) senior fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia. His books include the September 2011 CFR Asia Security Memorandum, Pakistan Contingencies and his most recent work No Exit from Pakistan: America’s Tortured Relationship with Islamabad. From 2003 to 2007, Dr. Markey held the South Asia portfolio for the U.S. Secretary of State’s policy planning staff at the U.S. Department of State. Prior to government service, he taught in the politics department at Princeton University and was executive director of Princeton’s research program in international security. Dr. Markey recently served as project director of the CFR-sponsored Independent Task Force on U.S. Strategy in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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First sensory friendly production of The Nutcracker ballet announced BY RUTH WIESEN
be available. Children are encouraged to bring their own headsets if they have them The Thomas Armour Youth Ballet and and use them in similar situations. the New World School of the A “quiet room” will be Arts have announced Miami’s available with live stream Changes have first sensory friendly producvideo of the performance. been made tion of The Nutcracker ballet. • Inclusion specialists e n v i ro n m e n t a l l y The production is presented from CCDH will be at the with guidance and support and technically to theater to assist. from the Miami Dade County A performance guide is m e e t t h e s e n s o ry Department of Cultural Affairs available from the All Kids n e e d s o f c h i l d re n and its All Kids Included Included program to prepare with autism or Program (AKI). Changes have new audiences for a live bala u t i s m - re l a t e d d i sbeen made environmentally let performance and technically to meet the o rd e r s . The performance is sensory needs of children with Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 10 autism or autism-related disorders. The a.m., at Miami Dade County Auditorium, whole family is encouraged to attend. 2901 W. Flagler St. There is plenty of free Adaptations include: parking behind the theater. Tickets are $7. • Softened lighting (no strobe or sudden To make a reservation, go to flashes). House lights will not go to black <http://thomasarmouryouthballet.org/reser before the curtains open, as the result is vation-form/> normally an explosion of loud clapping and This is the first time that a production cheering. House lights will remain at a low of this size has attempted to adapt the level for the duration of the performance. environment and technical details to • The volume of the music will be some- meet the needs of the autistic and ARD what reduced. Noise reducing headsets will community.
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Seasons Hospice Foundation recruiting kids for Bereavement Camp, Jan. 18-20 BY GREGORY ALFORD
Camp Kangaroo, a free three-day bereavement program offered through Seasons Hospice Foundation, is recruiting children ages 5 to 13 who have lost a loved one to participate in a camp experience in January. The camp will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, through Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, at Shake-A-Leg Miami in Coconut Grove. Transportation, lunch and snacks will be provided for campers at no cost. Each day of camp consists of both recreational activities and grief therapy sessions. Camp goals are achieved using a variety of proven bereavement therapy methods. Seasons Hospice Foundation’s Camp Kangaroo began in the Chicago area two years ago, and is quickly expanding to other Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care locations across the country.
Camp Kangaroo has four identified goals: • Educate campers about grief and provide appropriate outlets for them to express their emotions. • Provide peer support by connecting campers with other children experiencing similar loss and grief emotions. • Provide a therapeutic opportunity for campers to honor their lost loved one and move forward through their grief. • Give campers an opportunity to explore medical questions related to their own loss with a Seasons Hospice physician. For more information, or to register your child for Camp Kangaroo, call 305-7629230. Camp Kangaroo is provided at no cost through the generous donations of individuals and organizations in the Miami-Dade community. Call 305-762-9230 if you are interested in becoming a Camp Kangaroo sponsor.
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SAMA recognizes best cars at Miami International Auto Show BY LEE STEPHENS
The Corvette Stingray, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Cadillac ELR were named the top vehicles on display during the 43rd annual Miami International Auto Show (MIAS), Nov. 8-17, by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA), while Ford’s performance simulator was tapped as the Best Interactive Display by an auto manufacturer. The nine-member SAMA judging panel awarded the sleek new Corvette Stingray the seventh annual “Star of the Show” trophy after deciding that it was the single vehicle on display at the show that South Floridians will most want to see. At the same time, the judges picked Land Rover’s all-new Range Sport as the “Best Utility Vehicle” in the show because its all-new design and technological innovation, while Cadillac’s new ELR plug-in electric vehicle was tapped as “Best Green Technology Vehicle” for its outstanding design and superb fuel economy. Ford Motor Co. was awarded the “Best Interactive Display” trophy for its ability to allow consumers attending the auto show to experience a virtual fast-paced ride and test their driving skills on a challenging
digital road course. “We considered about a dozen vehicles for the Star of the Show award,” said Ron Beasley, SAMA judging committee chair. “That list included the Jaguar F-Type, the Cadillac CTS, Kia’s new Cadenza, the Lexus IS, Maserati’s new Ghibli, the Infiniti Q50 and BMW3 Series, to mention some of them. But, in the end, the judges felt that the new Corvette Stingray was simply the most exciting vehicle on the floor.” Land Rover’s all-new Range Rover Sport earned the judges’ vote as the “Best Utility Vehicle” in the 2013 MIAS. The judges said they liked the new design of the new Range Rover Sport because it shed 700 pounds and the fact that it incorporated so much of the latest automotive industry technology. The Range Rover Sport bested the new Jeep Cherokee, Buick Encore, GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado to win the SAMA “Best Utility Vehicle” trophy. In the Green Technology category, Beasley said the judges considered a halfdozen vehicles, including the Audi A6 TDI, BMW’s 328d, the Honda Accord, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla before deciding to award the trophy to the exciting and sleek
Pictured are the auto manufacturers’ representatives who accepted the 2013 SAMA awards at the Miami International Auto Show. They are (l-r) Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer Global Chevrolet; Burke Johnson, South Florida marketing manager, Jaguar/Land Rover; William Potter, Cadillac sales/service vice president, and Fernando Senra, regional communications representative, Ford Motor Co. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
new Cadillac ELR. “Cadillac clearly has produced an automobile with cutting-edge technology that is sure to be a hit with consumers,” Beasley said. “With its plug-in electric ability and on-board re-charging capability, it will offer luxury buyers the opportunity to own a very attractive, alternative-energy vehicle and our judging panel thought it was worthy of receiving the designation as ‘Best Green Technology Vehicle’ in the Miami International Auto Show.” This is the seventh consecutive year that SAMA has given the awards at the MIAS, which marks its 43rd anniversary this year. A prestigious panel of nine SAMA members walked the floor of the show and reviewed the vehicles prior to the opening and determined which vehicles would receive the coveted SAMA awards.
The 2013 panel of judges included SAMA founding president and automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers Ron Beasley; SAMA president-elect and founding member Bill Adam; auto writer and former SAMA president/founding member Paul Borden; auto writer/photographer and SAMA founding member Angelica Willard; nationally known automotive radio personality Joe Castello; veteran automotive writer and track announcer Ric Green; bilingual automotive journalist Juan Robbin; auto writer and sports car racer Dr. Ray Mummery, and auto writer/magazine publisher Marlen Bedoya. The awards were announced and presented at the annual auto show luncheon sponsored by Chevrolet and hosted by SAMA for members of the auto industry on the opening day of the Miami auto show.
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Ron Beasley receives SAMA’s coveted Terry Jackson Memorial Award BY LEE STEPHENS
Veteran journalist Ron Beasley is the 2013 recipient of the Terry Jackson Memorial Award for his continuing contributions and work on behalf of the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA). Beasley, founder of the organization, received the award on Nov. 8 during the annual SAMA luncheon sponsored by Chevrolet at the Miami International Auto Show in Miami Beach. The award is named for the late automotive journalist Terry Jackson and recognizes a member for outstanding service to SAMA and for contributions to the auto industry in South Florida. Jackson’s wife, Marjie Lambert, and last year’s recipient, Paul Borden, made the presentation. Beasley, a Kendall area resident, is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers and served as SAMA president for the first three years after the organization’s founding in 2007. He has continued to be active in the organization since then. He is an ex officio member of the association’s board and also chairs the judging competitions for SAMA’s auto show as well as the annual Topless in
Terry Jackson’s widow Marjie Lambert and SAMA founding member/former president Paul Borden present the annual Terry Jackson Award to automotive journalist Ron Beasley during the 2013 Miami International Auto Show luncheon. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Miami convertible competition in June. “Ron has set an example for us in the way he has continued to devote his time
and energy to SAMA,” said Jaime Florez, outgoing SAMA president. “His vision led to the creation of the fastest-growing auto-
motive media group in the country, and his dedication has helped keep our organization on the right path. The 100-plus SAMA members owe him a great debt of gratitude for where we are today.” Beasley has written the popular Let’s Talk Cars new car review column for Miami’s Community Newspapers for 12 consecutive years. He began his journalism career in 1964 as a copyboy with The Miami Herald. Over the years, he has also worked for The Miami News, WTVJ and WPLG television news in Miami, WSB TV News in Atlanta, KGO-ABC TV News in San Francisco, and the Cable Health Network and Telepictures in Los Angeles. The Terry Jackson Award is named for the late auto journalist who was a nationally known figure and also a founding member of SAMA. He succumbed to cancer in January 2009. Previous recipients of the award have been Marcello Serrato, president and founder of Prestige Auto Specialists; Rick Baker, president of the South Florida Automobile Dealers Association; Jose “Pepe” Delfino, webmaster and media manager for SAMA, and Borden, a freelance writer and past president of SAMA.
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2014 Chrysler 300 SRT is a nice combination of luxury and performance Grant Miller CAR CORNER The 2014 Chrysler 300 SRT sedan is targeted at consumers who want driving excitement, but don’t want to sacrifice the comfort and innovative features to get it. With beautiful designs inside and out, the 300 SRT provides a solid combination of luxury, power and handling. Performance numbers include 0-60 mph in the high foursecond range; a quarter-mile clocking in the high 12-second range; 0-100 mph in less than 16 seconds; a top speed of 175 mph and stopping power from 60-0 mph in 120 feet. Under the hood, the 300 SRT is powered by the 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 that delivers 470 hp. The high torque output allows for quick standing starts and straight-line performance, while performance-tuned motor mounts improve idle stability and ride control at all speeds. An active intake manifold and high-lift camshaft with cam phasing provides maximum low-end torque while optimizing high-end power. On the highway, up to 23 mpg is
achieved by the use of an active valve exhaust system that allows the standard Fuel Saver Technology (four-cylinder mode) to engage over a wide rpm range. The active exhaust system also allows for straight-through mid and rear mufflers for a throaty exhaust sound under engine load. The five-speed automatic transmission is controlled through standard steering wheel mounted paddle shifters or the center-console Auto Stick, allowing for a choice of spirited shifting on both the road and the racetrack. Both methods give the driver the ability to manually select specific gears on the transmission. In “Drive,” the transmission controller automatically shifts the vehicle. The aggressiveness of the shifting is defined by the mode chosen – either “Normal” or “Track.” Fully adaptive electronic control of all shifting makes the powertrain more responsive while minimizing harshness. In “Manual,” the shift method is selected by the driver choosing to use either paddle shift or Auto Stick. The “Track” mode adds a hold function to the calibration in all gears, giving allowing the driver full control of the shifting schedule. The adaptive damping suspension (ADS) system has three modes, Auto, Sport and Track, and is tuned specifically for the 300
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SRT to offer a comfortable ride on the street, yet it can be switched easily to handle on-track conditions. In “Auto” mode, a wide range of on-road and driver inputs — such as vehicle speed, steering angle, steering speed, brake torque, throttle position and longitudinal/lateral/vertical accelerations — automatically tune the suspension for specific conditions. In “Sport” mode, the damping system rebound and compression is locked to a higher damping rate. In “Track” mode, the higher damping rates
from the Sport mode combine with a performance shifting and gear holding feature that allows the driver full shift control when using the steering wheel mounted paddle controls or Auto Stick. The MSRP on the 2014 Chrysler 300 SRT ranges from $30,545 to $48,900. Grant Miller is the publisher of Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277 or by addressing email to <Grant@CommunityNewspapers.com>.
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