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County helping property owners apply for ’09 tax exemptions BY PATRICK SMIKLE he Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser’s Office is undertaking a number of measures to help property owners apply for property tax exemptions during the 2009 application period, which continues through Monday, Mar. 2. Throughout the period the Property Appraiser will operate satellite offices across the county. Staff will be available at these sites to receive applications, to assist property owners in completing the applications and to provide general information about the various exemptions, which Florida law allows. Through Mar. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, applications can be filed at the Stephen P. Clark Center (Ground Floor Lobby), 111 NW First St., Downtown Miami, and the South Dade Government Center (Second Floor), 10710 SW 211 St., Cutler Bay. The South Dade Government Center also will be open on Saturday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-noon. In addition, applications can be filed at the Miami-Dade Permitting and Inspection Center (First Floor), 11805 SW 26 St., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, through Feb. 20. All offices will be closed on county observed public holidays: Monday, Jan. 19, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, and Monday, Feb. 16, President’s Day. The Property Appraiser recently mailed courtesy Homestead Exemption application forms and return envelopes to new 2008 homeowners in MiamiDade.
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EXEMPTIONS Exemption Renewal Receipts also were sent to more than 450,000 MiamiDade residents who currently benefit from a Homestead Exemption. These
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Cutler Bay Police NRU spreads holiday cheer
Buffalo Wild Wings slated to open in early February BY GARY ALAN RUSE new restaurant is coming to town and has a special offer that’s hard to beat. Buffalo Wild Wings, which has won scores of awards for “best wings” and “best sports bar,” is opening its newest location in Cutler Bay in early February. Not only will local residents be able to enjoy its mouth-watering wings, the first 100 guests in line for the restaurant’s 11 a.m. opening on opening day will get free wings for a year. Each recipient of the “Free Wings for a Year” giveaway will receive a coupon book with 52 vouchers for six free wings — one order for every week of the year. Seth de Kanter, franchisee for Buffalo Wild Wings in MiamiDade County, is excited to be bringing the Buffalo Wild Wings experiSETH DE KANTER ence of food, sports and fun in an energetic atmosphere to Cutler Bay and says he looks forward to becoming a part of this dynamic community. “Cutler Bay is our perfect audi-
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Pictured with some of the gifts are (l-r) Steven Yanes, Fred Borson, Alan Ricke, Stephanie Ygpez, Sandra Vega and Officer John McLaughlin. (Photo by Bill Meiklejohn) BY GARY ALAN RUSE
fficer John McLaughlin and others of the Cutler Bay Policing Unit’s Neighborhood Resource Unit (NRU) brought a little holiday cheer to some children who desperately needed it. For the second year in a row, the unit got involved and showed members cared by delivering holiday gifts to underprivileged kids. Officer McLaughlin delivered two Wii games to Boys Town in Cutler Bay, along with other gifts. Boys Town is a federal facility that serves up to 12 girls and 48 boys, and is located on Sterling Drive. It is run by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami Inc. for the “Unaccompanied Minors Program.”
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Last year, it took all the kids after a Haitian boat ran aground at Key Biscayne. The facility had to rent additional hotel space to accommodate the youngsters, whose parents were housed separately at the Krome Detention Center. Karen Husted, MSW, CAP is the program administrator. Best Buy of Cutler Bay provided the two Wii games, and the employees of Crate and Barrel at the Falls provided another 25 gifts. In additional to brightening the lives of the children at Boys Town, the NRU, with the help of Starbucks, provided gifts for the kids at the Cutler Ridge Park After School Program. Major Julie A. Miller is Town Commander of the Cutler Bay Policing Unit.
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Participate in public meetings on Long Range Transportation Plan BY ELIZABETH ROCKWELL The community is invited to attend a public meeting to review and comment on the draft Needs Alternative of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The LRTP is being developed to guide federal, state and local transportation funding allocations through the Year 2035 and the Needs Alternative is a list of needed improvements to the county’s transportation system that will form the basis for the LRTP. This comprehensive plan will consist of highway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and other types of improvements for maximizing local and regional mobility
of people and goods. Solutions will include new, creative, and innovative approaches to current transportation challenges. The final draft of the LRTP will be presented for approval to the MPO Governing Board in late 2009. The following area meetings are scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Jan. 29, West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd.; Feb. 3, Homestead Branch Library, 700 N. Homestead Blvd., and Feb. 3, Coral Gables Library, 3443 Segovia St. Feel free to attend at the most convenient location. For more information, visit the website at <www.miamidade2035transportationplan.com>.
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Reader responds to op-ed by town council member To the Editor I am sure there is some humor in Ernie’s article, as I know him to be an honest and hard working councilmember. I just don’t understand it. Ernie, please keep your shoes on! Bill Meiklejohn Cutler Bay
EXEMPTIONS, Renewal Receipts serve as a reminder to homeowners that they have a responsibility to report to the Property Appraiser any changes that could affect the status of the exemption. Any change such as all or part of the property being rented, the owner moving out, or the property no longer being his/her permanent residence, must be reported to the Property Appraiser by following the instructions on the receipt. SENIORS Renewal application forms and return envelopes also have been mailed to the 46,000 property owners who benefited from the Senior Citizens’ Exemption last year, reminding them of the requirement that they reapply annually for this benefit. To qualify for the Senior Citizens’ Exemption a homeowner must be over 65 as of Jan. 1, have a Homestead Exemption and meet the income requirement. Under Florida law homeowners have
from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––– until Mar. 2 to apply for property tax exemptions. Homeowners who miss the deadline can file a late application but only after paying a $15 non-refundable fee to the Value Adjustment Board. BUSINESSES Similarly, businesses are receiving forms and notices. Letters were sent recently to 30,000 businesses reminding them of the requirement to file a Tangible Personal Property (TPP) tax return by Apr. 1. Another 80,000 business operators were scheduled to receive reminders about renewing their $25,000 TPP exemption. For more information about these notices, business operators should call 786-331-5376. For a list of the satellite offices and their operating hours, or for other general information about the 2009 application period, property owners and business operators should call 786-3315321 or visit the Property Appraiser’s website at <www.miamidade.gov/pa>.
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ence,” De Kanter said. “We’re really happy to be here. We should be open during the first week to week and a half in February.” Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Buffalo Wild Wings now has more than 550 restaurants in 38 states. It is an established and growing owner, operator and franchisor of restaurants featuring a variety of boldly flavored, made-to-order menu items including boneless wings and Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings. Buffalo Wild Wings is known for its 14 signature sauces, making its wings and other menu items customizable creations. Sauces include, from mildest to hottest, Sweet BBQ, Teriyaki, Mild, Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Spicy Garlic, Asian Zing, Caribbean Jerk, Hot BBQ, Hot, Mango Habanero, Wild and Blazin’. But don’t think that wings are the only item on the menu. De Kanter said they offer much more. “We also have burgers, wraps, health food, salads, garden burgers and ‘Naked Tenders,’ which is grilled chicken breast on a stick,” De Kanter said. “You can eat healthy and still enjoy our Pictured is Seth de Kanter outside his Buffalo Wild Wings sauces. We just added flatbread restaurant now under construction. pizzas and ribs are on our menu, along with pulled pork and sliders. We sight no matter where you’re sitting,” really have a diverse menu. My wife is a De Kanter said. “That’s what we try to health nut and she has always been able do better than anyone else.” There also will be special events to find something she can eat on our geared to give back by assisting worthmenu that satisfies her needs.” Buffalo Wild Wings also has two sig- while organizations in town. “We want to get involved and help nature events each week; Wing Tuesdays and Boneless Thursdays, out the community,” De Kanter said. where guests can order their favorite “We’ll be working with the Parks and traditional or boneless wings at a spe- Recreation Department and on our VIP Night we’ll be taking donations and givcial price. “Buffalo Wild Wings is truly an excep- ing them to the traveling teams of tional sports bar,” De Kanter said. “It Cutler Bay.” The Cutler Bay Buffalo Wild Wings is really gives the audience a great atmoslocated at 20505 S. Dixie Hwy., connectphere to watch games in.” The Cutler Bay Buffalo Wild Wings ed to the Southland Mall next to the features eight big screens and wall-to- new Bally’s Total Fitness. It will be open wall HD TVs for ultimate event and Sunday-Wednesday from 11 a.m. to sports viewing. There are even screens midnight and Thursday-Saturday from to watch on the patio. And they aim to 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. For more information, contact Seth please. “If there’s a game, even an obscure de Kanter at Buffalo Wild Wings, 305game, that you want to watch, I’ll be 898-2827, or by email at <Sethdek@hotable to get it on a TV in your line of mail.com>.
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Voice your opinion on new roads, Jan. 29 Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR
AROUND TOWN While the only current Kendall road widening is rebuilding Kendall Drive to six lanes west of SW 152nd Avenue, you can voice any concerns for the “Future of Miami-Dade County’s Transportation System” by attending one of a half-dozen public meetings scheduled by the MDC Metropolitan Planning Organization. For West Kendall folks, the “LongRange Transportation Plan” session will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, January 29, at the Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Boulevard. Five other sessions are scheduled between January 26 and February 5 in Miami Beach, Homestead, Coral Gables, North Miami and Doral. The program is designed to get you familiar “and involved” with the transportation process that will determine what happens in the county roadway network, at least until 2035, which is long enough range for us. For details, Email: erock@miamidade.gov. Commuters beware! Those Turnpike folks notify us they’ll be milling and resurfacing the artery from its start at US 1 in Florida City to the SW 112th Avenue/Allapattah Road interchange at Milepost 9.2, beginning this week (or as of January 11). It’s an $8.8 million project to remove the existing pavement, restrip and resurface the main roadway and its ramps, with new shoulders due to be built or widened at New Drive, Tallahassee Road, Allapattah Road, S.
Dixie Hwy. and Biscayne Drive interchanges. A second project will extend from SW 216th Street to SW 1l7th Avenue at $5.5 million cost, all to be completed by your next Happy New Year: 2010! Dr. Ra’anan Gissen, a former senior advisor to Prime Minister Sharon of Israel, should no doubt draw a full house for his talk on the current crisis with Gaza during Shabbat Services on Friday, January 16. Expert analysis of the situation is promised when he appears at Congregation Bet Breira, 9400 SW 97th Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact Jeff Agron at 305-595-1500. Dr. Gissen’s appearance is sponsored by the Jewish National Fund and the Adult Education Program of Bet Breira, and is open to the public without charge. On the political front, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart has selected Nilda Pedrosa to serve as his new Chief of Staff after Pedrosa served retiring U. S. Senator Mel Martinez as Senior Policy Advisor for the past four years, and successfully directed Martinez’s reelection in 2004. With Jeb Bush nixing a run for the Martinez seat, expect a flurry of Florida House of Representative candidates to file for the office. Six were mentioned in the latest count, and that field doesn’t include Republicans-in-waiting from the Crist administration — as well as the governor himself, perhaps! Thought of the Day: Men are more often bribed by their loyalties and ambitions than by money. — Robert H. Jackson
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Our state budget: Waste not, want more R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY The economy of our nation is in tatters. Florida is heading for record unemployment. Every item in our state’s budget is crying for more money. Yet, money is beyond the reach of many of those in need. Education, medical needs for the uninsured, roads, police and fire rescue, homeowners losing their homes — all are frantically looking for dollars. The Florida Legislature in Tallahassee is in a search for new sources of revenue. The state is looking to Washington, DC, for help. Yet, no help is in sight, except perhaps money to create employment opportunities to help put our state’s unemployed back to work. I give credit to Tallahassee for looking for additional revenue sources. Still, we in haste might make decisions that, in the long run, are counter to the best
interest of Florida. Selling Alligator Alley to an investment group to create dollars is very short sighted. Long after the money is received and spent, we will watch for years as a “private” investment group makes multi-millions of dollars that should have been going into the state’s treasury. The governor, in his haste to strike a deal with the Seminole Tribe to provide guaranteed exclusivity of table games and Vegas style slot machines in its casinos while prohibiting their use in other long existing gambling sites around the state in exchange for up front dollars is short sighted. Was the upfront $325 million and annual revenues of $100 million a good deal for the state or was the money received at the expense of far greater dollars in the years from all sources combined, at risk? Florida’s revenue is limited to a state sales tax and real estate taxes. Most states go easier on these taxes by generating revenue from a state income tax. A state income tax would resolve most of our problems, but it never will happen. Our state constitution must be
VIEWPOINT amended to authorize a state income tax. Sixty percent of our voters must approve such an amendment and that isn’t going to happen. To get on the ballot, the legislature must approve such an amendment for voter consideration, or citizens must mount a petition drive to get the question on the ballot. Neither will happen. Eliminating sales tax exemptions is another potential source of revenues. It is suggested that everything should be subject to a sales tax with the exception of food, medical treatment and prescriptions. Can you picture Florida’s lawyers’ reaction to the prospect of taxing legal fees? How about accountants? Neither will sit still for such a tax. But their services and hundreds of other items such as ostrich food currently are exempt from a sales tax. There is one more subject to discuss
before we close — legislators and state officials who feed at the trough of public funds. How many elected officials spend taxpayer dollars to arrange “posh” jobs for themselves while still in office or when retiring, and want a continuing income. We need look no farther than Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom, R-Destin, who arranged $25 million for a college in the Florida Panhandle that in exchange, so it is alleged, provided the legislator with a $110,000 a year job, which he later quit. This kind of feeding on taxpayer money must be stopped.
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After rough holiday season, economic outlook uncertain
Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY Sadly, it was a very rough holiday season for many South Florida families. And given those unfortunate circumstances, it was hard to be in the holiday spirit. A case in point — a local car dealership I’ve known for years was forced to lay off most of its employees. To make matters worse, it may not be able to stay in business much past the first of the year. Despite the fact that its corporate parent is slated to benefit from the first phase of its multi-billion dollar bailout during the next few weeks, it is unlikely that any of those tax dollars may filter down in time to save more of my neighbors’ jobs. I had a chance to interview some of my friends who worked at the car dealership several weeks ago. One of them was spared the initial round of layoffs. She told me how she had to work harder and do more around her office to keep her job through the rough times ahead. She was worried, but still optimistic about the future. She wanted to be part of the solution by keeping her business open. Still, in spite of her great attitude, she got caught in the second round of layoffs. Consequently, I don’t think she enjoyed this holiday season much at all. As of several weeks ago the general sales manager was optimistic that business would soon pick up and his customers would return. He survived the dealership’s pre-Christmas layoffs, but he couldn’t escape the pressure of seeing so many of his friends and coworkers lose their jobs. It put him in the hospital with a stroke over the holidays. Now the dealership is now down to its bare bones staff to keep the doors open for its remaining customers. The owners tell me they worked all their lives in the car business and now they’re facing the reality that they may lose everything. They are waiting for the “bailout” to trickle down to them too. So far, it hasn’t.
TOUGH TIMES FOR EVERYONE Several months ago, I talked about how I believed the trillion-dollar “Big Bank” bailout wasn’t working. I wrote that, because as I believed back then, homeowners and American workers need the help the most to keep a roof over their heads and their families fed. We’re stuck in this nightmare as if trapped between a rock and a hard place. We’re waiting for a new administration to move into Washington and refocus our national economic recovery on a more grassroots policy. But we’re still weeks away from even the start of the first real changes we demanded at the ballot box in November. We don’t have the patience for the long-term fixes that are so desperately needed today. And somehow, we still need to hold on. During the coming months, we should start seeing new low-interest home loans, with easier credit standards to ease our foreclosure nightmare. Look to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for more government-backed loans. However, don’t hold your breath that many of the banks that got our bailout funding will be willing to help the rest of us with the necessary funds. When first time buyers are finally able to afford the American dream of home ownership it will help stabilize foreclosures and get the residential construction industry started again. It’ll also help move the accumulation of unsold properties around South Florida. That will be a big first step to get South Florida’s real estate markets moving again. That also will create more jobs and our recession may slow down and reverse itself. But until that happens, it will get worse. Ultimately, we may be in for some very tough times throughout the first half of 2009. And if you’re laid-off and face growing credit card bills, you could find yourself at risk of losing your home and things getting a lot worse very quickly. However, if we’ve avoided racking up more bills and can manage our budgets, the first half of 2009 may be no worse than the end of 2008. It’s that simple — and that scary as well.
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January is Florida Jewish History Month (FJHM) and this is the sixth annual observance to celebrate the accomplishments of Jews in helping to create and enrich the state. The public is invited to view a free educational exhibit in the lobby of the Miami-Dade County Government Center, 111 NW First St., through Jan. 30. With nearly 300 photographs and text, the exhibit depicts an overview of Florida Jewish history with a focus of the history of Jews of Greater Miami. Commissioner Sally Heyman is the sponsor of this presentation, which was produced by the Jewish Museum of Florida. The concept for Florida Jewish History Month began at the Jewish Museum of Florida, which collects, preserves and interprets the Jewish experience in Florida that is documented since 1763. For 250 years after Ponce de Leon’s discovery of Florida for Spain in 1513, only Catholics could live here. Marcia Jo Zerivitz, the museum’s founding executive director and chief curator, worked closely with State Sen. Gwen Margolis and State Rep. Gus Barriero to translate the museum’s mission into a statewide observance. Gov. Jeb Bush signed the bill into law on Apr. 17, 2003, designating January, annually, as Florida Jewish History Month. It seemed appropriate to honor Jewish contributions to the state, as about 16 percent of the American Jewish community lives in Florida. But
while Florida hosts the nation’s third largest Jewish community, it is perceived to have a “new” Florida Jewish history starting after World War II. In reality, Jews and any people other than Catholics have been allowed to live in the state only since 1763 when Florida was taken from the Spanish and turned over to the British in the Treaty of Paris following the French and Indian War. The first Jews settled in Pensacola that year and bought property to begin businesses. David Levy Yulee, a Jew, brought Florida into statehood in 1845, served as its first U.S. senator and was the first person of Jewish ancestry to serve in the U.S. Congress. “Florida’s greatest asset is its people,” Zerivitz said. “Among the myriad of ethnic groups that have passed through our state since 1513, Jews are notable for remaining here and retaining their identity. Like other groups, Jews have actively participated in shaping the destiny of Florida. January of each year is a time to reflect on the significant contributions Floridian Jews have made,” Zerivitz added. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the museum is located at 301 Washington Ave., South Beach, and is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Mondays and civil and Jewish holidays. Admission is: adults, $6; seniors, $5; families, $12; members and children under 6, free. Saturdays are free. For information call 305-6725044 or visit online at <www.jewishmuseum.com>.
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Arsht Center to host free Inauguration Celebration BY TADD SCHWARTZ As the world turns its attention to Washington, DC, for the inauguration of President Barack Obama, the Miami community will watch history unfold at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County during a special Presidential Inauguration Celebration. The event, which will take place on Jan. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will feature a live simulcast of the inauguration festivities, music, guest appearances by local government officials, and a special boxed lunch by Performing Arts Catering by Barton G. available for purchase. Admission is free of charge, but seating is limited. Reservations can be made online in advance at <www.arshtcenter.org>. Beyond simulcasting the historic ceremony live from the steps of the U.S. Capitol on an oversized projection screen, the event will feature live music courtesy of the New World School of the Arts Concert Choir and the Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School Marching Band. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez and other community leaders will deliver welcoming remarks prior to President Obama’s oath of office and inaugural address. And for attendees on their lunch break, internationally renowned caterer Performing Arts Catering by Barton G. will be selling boxed lunches specifically prepared for this momentous occasion. “Our role as a host venue where Miami’s diverse population can come
together to witness this historic event speaks directly to our community-based mission,” said M. John Richard, president and CEO of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “Given the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the inauguration of our 44th president, I cannot think of a better reason to host a free event. When people look back on this day years from now, we want them to remember the complete experience — the inauguration, the music, the food, the venue, and most importantly, a deep sense of community.” The Presidential Inauguration Celebration is the latest in a series of Adrienne Arsht Center events designed to draw audiences from every corner of Miami’s diverse community, including the center’s Free Gospel Sundays series and Family Fest, a free afternoon of interactive learning opportunities, creative activities, and entertaining experiences for the entire family. In December 2008, more than a thousand attended the season’s first installment of the center’s Free Gospel Sundays series; the next concert is scheduled for Feb. 15. The Inauguration Celebration’s location and access to public transit makes it an ideal lunchtime viewing option for residents and businesspeople in and around downtown Miami; the Adrienne Arsht Center encourages companies to release their employees during the twohour break. To receive information about this and other free events at the Adrienne Arsht Center, sign up at <www.arshtcenter.org> and select “Free Events” to receive emails.
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Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to build 10 homes BY MICHELLE MARCOS
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In an accelerated construction event, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami plans to build 10 new homes in just two weeks. From Feb. 2 to 14, Habitat for Humanity will hold “Blitz Build 2009” in Homestead’s Jordan Commons, 13075 SW 244 St., the second largest Habitat community in the United States. With the help of 200 volunteers each day, along with sponsors and homeowners, 10 more homes will be finished by Valentine’s Day. Shuntae Parnell is one of the prospective Blitz Build homeowners. She currently lives in an unsafe neighborhood where her apartment has been broken into several times. “I want to give my kids a sense of security in a stable environment…a place to call home,” she said. With the help of volunteers, she will build a modest, three-bedroom home with a small yard for her two children to play. “As a parent, I have hopes and dreams for my kids, Parnell said. “At times I find myself making promises to them; I hope I don’t have to ever break this one — a dream of homeownership turned into reality.” Volunteers are needed to help put
families like the Parnells in a new home. No construction experience is needed — just a willingness to help neighbors in need of a decent, affordable place to live. All volunteers will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and a commemorative T-shirt. To register, individuals and groups should contact Habitat for Humanity at 305-634-3628 or send email to <carlos.beron@miamihabitat.org>. The cost of the construction of these homes is made possible through the donations of individuals and organizations with a strong commitment to building affordable housing. The 10 Blitz Build homes will be sponsored by Assurant, Baptist Health South Florida, Bovis Lend Lease, Estate of Nishan and Lucy Paul, Publix Super Markets Charities, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Walmart, and WSVN. One home will be co-sponsored by Ford Motor Company Trust and Presbyterian Church in America. Another home, titled “Faith House,” is being sponsored by an ecumenical assembly of several local churches. In 2009, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami will celebrate its 20th anniversary, having built more than 650 affordable homes since its inception. For more information, visit online at <www.miamihabitat.org>.
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The Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the agency responsible for transportation planning in Miami-Dade County, is conducting its Sixth Annual PSA Contest that attracts many applicants from high schools and colleges throughout MiamiDade County. Students are being given the opportunity to create a 30-second PSA to inform citizens about the South Florida Vanpool Program (SFVP) and encourage them to take advantage of this commuting option. Each winner will be recognized officially by the MPO Governing Board and the PSA will be aired on local municipal access television channels. The winning
PSAs also may be recognized on a national level by South Florida Commuter Services. Applications are due Friday, Feb. 6, and can be sent to the MPO by mail — MiamiDade MPO, Attn: Paul Chance, Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St., Suite 920, Miami, FL 33128; fax — 305-375-4950 or email — <chance@miamidade.gov>. The contest gives students an opportunity to learn about the MPO and the South Florida Vanpooling Program, which is offered in Miami-Dade County, and then take their interpretations to film to educate the community. To learn more about the Sixth Annual PSA Contest, contact Paul Chance, MPO Public Involvement Officer, at 305-3751888 or visit the website at <www.miamidade.gov>.
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami’s extraordinary Europeaninspired estate on Biscayne Bay, is seeking volunteers interested in providing meaningful and interactive experiences for visitors by leading tours. As a Vizcaya Volunteer Guide, you will receive specialized training in content, the use of themes in tours and guiding techniques. Classes are every Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., from Feb. 7 through Mar. 28, at Vizcaya. Attendance at all classes is required. “The Vizcaya Volunteer Guides course has opened my eyes to the wonderful learning tool that Vizcaya is and has given me the skills and confidence to facilitate this learning process with our visitors,” said guide Jo Mobley. Vizcaya’s tours are designed to supports the needs of diverse audiences and allow visitors to make meaningful personal connections. Other benefits of being a Volunteer Guide include camaraderie, ongoing training opportunities, and complimentary daytime admission to the museum.
Since 1954 — just one year after Vizcaya first opened its doors as a public institution — the dedicated men and women who make up the Volunteer Guides have offered tours of the main house to the public every day. Today, there are about 100 active Vizcaya Volunteer Guides, who, as a group, are able to offer tours in six different languages. New guides will be selected based on application and interview process. Visit the website at <www.vizcayamuseum.org> for detailed information and application. Applications are due by Jan. 15. Built by agricultural industrialist James Deering in 1916, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, features a main house, 10 acres of formal gardens, a hardwood hammock, and soon-to-berestored historic village that will provide additional venues for programs and community outreach. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, located at 3251 S. Miami Ave., is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit <www.vizcayamuseum.org> or call 305-250-9133.
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Homestead mayor honored by Redland Tropical Gardens BY LEE STEPHENS Homestead’s Mayor Lynda Bell was recognized by the Redland Tropical Gardens Board of Directors on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, during the organization’s annual Garden Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Bell was recognized for her leadership role in cochairing the “Green Gateway,” a stakeholders’ partnership with funds administered by the Dade Community Foundation, which will bring hope to many who are experiencing the hardships of a decline in the economy, loss of jobs, businesses, and a South Florida way of life. “This award was given to Mayor Bell in response to reading her goals for the City of Homestead: To bridge the present to the Margi Buster, founder and president of Redland Tropical Gardens, past embracing the new (left) presents an award to Homestead’s Mayor Lynda Bell. and loving the old for economic vitality and sustainability,” said Margi Buster founder and Tropical Gardens and Botanical Foundation Inc. (RTG), a not for profit president, Redland Tropical Gardens. “The Green Gateway is a community 501(c)(3) foundation established in sustainability plan to preserve, conserve, 1995, dedicated to providing the enhance, promote and connect the city’s resources for the development, presergreen amenities, as well as the social, cul- vation, education and promotion of sustural, historic and economic resources. It tainable nature-based, historic and culis a way of getting back in touch with our tural heritage products, services and roots and traditions that are either ours industries of the Redland and neighboring communities. or that we can make our own.” RTG, one of the oldest and most recogDevin Avery, president and founder of the South Florida Economic nized Agri-ecology and tourism nonprofFoundation, the regional parent it organizations in South Miami-Dade resource for a sustainable South Florida County, has seeded and launched capacisaid, “It is a way out of poverty and eco- ty building, marketing, scholarships, edunomic hardship for many of the resi- cational programming, events, organizadents of South Florida through ‘green’ tional and community planning, as well community and economic develop- as operations which made some shifts to ment, sustainable higher education and fortify RTG for a tough economy, and provide assurances that every dollar ‘Green Collar’ workforce training. “This concept will provide 21st donated was well invested for organizaCentury businesses, which in turn will tional and community sustainability. For information on donors, sponcreate jobs… jobs in such areas as Eco, Agri and marine, medical and cultural sor, volunteers and/or membership heritage tourism, conservation, renew- information or a schedule of future able energy, sustainable agriculture, events or tours, see the RTG website at <www.theredland.org> or call Margie and green building,” he added. The Garden Gala is an annual special Buster at 305-247-2016 or 305-606event to raise funds for Redland 3924 (cell).
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HealthSouth therapy puts bicyclist back on her bike BY MARLA Y. FANT Teresa (Terry) Long, came to HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital with a broken pelvis she received from an incident that occurred while she was bike riding. After going through HealthSouth’s therapy program, she is back up and
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Three ‘largest’ cruise ships now sailing from S. Florida BY MIKE BERK All three cruise ships that call themselves the “world largest” are sailing from South Florida this winter and into the spring. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines’ Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas, operating out of the Port of Miami, have been joined by Independence of the Seas, based for the season in Port Everglades. The Independence of the Seas — which arrived in South Florida in November after crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Europe where it was berthed in Southampton, England — will be alternating between eight-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean and six-day cruises to the Western Caribbean into April. Eastern Caribbean ports include Phillipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Labadee, Haiti. Western Caribbean stops include Belize City, Belize, plus Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico. The three Freedom-class ships, which will maintain their “world’s largest” title until December with the arrival of Royal Caribbean’s mega-ship Oasis of the Seas, are 1,112 feet long and can accommodate some 3,600 guests (double occupancy) and over 4,300 (total capacity). The Independence, along with its sister ships in the Freedom and Voyager classes, include such company exclusive features as the Royal Promenade, rockclimbing wall and ice-skating rink. Unique to Freedom class are the FlowRider and H2O Zone. Guest can “surf” hundreds of miles at sea on the FlowRider, which has become a very popular onboard attraction for all ages. The 40-foot long simulator allows you to surf or body board against a wave-like water
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The original oil painting is a panoramic masterpiece 7 feet tall and 38.5 feel long, and is on exhibit at the Holocaust Memorial Centre in Farmington Hills, MI. The piece depicts more than 4,000 years of Jewish history and, reflects the joys and sorrows, victories and defeats, failures and achievements of an ancient and courageous people. On Sunday, Jan. 18, the Dave and Mary Alper JCC and the Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies at UM present the opening of the exhibit The Mission. On display will be a seven panel, 19-foot painting based on the monumental original work. Special guest is artist Dubi Aire and at 3 p.m. a documentary will be shown about his life and work. Following the film, Dr. Haim Shaked, Miller Center director, will interview the artist. Afterwards a reception and gallery presentation offers the opportunity to meet this extraordinary artist and view The Mission and other storyfilled, luminous oils, lithographs, etchings and mixed media works. The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center on the Jay MortonLevinthal Campus is located at 11155 SW 112 Ave. in Kendall. For more information, call 305-271-9000, ext. 268, or go online to <www.alperjcc.org>.
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3 Swingin’ Tenors present a 30-year musical journey BY BOB JENSEN The Three Swingin’ Tenors will take the South Miami-Dade audience on a journey spanning 30 years of musical memories on Friday, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m., for the second offering of the Homestead Community Concert Association’s 200809 season in the new South Dade High Auditorium, 28401 SW 167 Ave. This is the association’s 32nd year of providing top quality entertainment to South Dade audiences and the first season in the new 1,000-seat auditorium. The World War II years; the tight harmony of male groups of the ’50s and ’60s; the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Mel Torme and the Mills Brothers, all will be a part of the fast moving program. The program will feature sets in tribute to New York, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darren and the Mills Brothers. Impersonations of some of America’s most-beloved entertainers such as Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart,
Jimmy Cagney and Billy Eckstein will spotlight the versatility of the three national recording artists whose theatrical talents have created a performance that will excite and entertain audiences of all ages. Three Swingin’ Tenors perform together with their own delivery of warmth and humor to create a cabaret-like evening filled with musical memories. Tickets will be on sale at the box office at $25 for adults and $5 for students for those who have not yet purchased season tickets. Season tickets for this show and the remaining two shows: “Puttin’ on the Ritz” on Feb. 22 and Audubon Quartet on Mar. 22 are on sale for $50 and $15 for students. The auditorium has excellent handicapped access. There is ample free parking and the parking lot is accessed from the north end off of SW 167th Avenue on 282nd Street. For information, go online to <www.homesteadconcerts.com> where season tickets can be purchased by credit card, or call 305-235-8818 or 305-253-6620.
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New Mercedes-Benz GLK model unveiled at local dealerships BY DENIE HARRIS Following much anticipation, the latest from Mercedes-Benz appeared in local South Florida dealerships prior to its official launch in January. The GLK, which was first seen in this year’s Sex and the City movie, was previewed by many potential buyers at MercedesBenz of Coral Gables and MercedesBenz of Cutler Bay during special celebrations to introduce the new model. Guests at each of the events were treated to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in beautiful holiday decorated showrooms while admiring the compact crossover reasonably priced in the mid $30,000s. The parties — hosted by owners Paula and Robert W. (Bob) Brockway — included friends, clients and prospective clients. Miami Modern Luxury magazine was the media sponsor, Café Pilon brought the espresso, Stella’s Cupcakes
provided the sweets and beautiful items were brought in by Neiman Marcus Coral Gables for the Coral Gables event and Macys Southland Mall for the Cutler Bay event. “We’re beyond happy to introduce the GLK in this most positive way,” said Bob Brockway, who also serves as chair and CEO. “It’s the right car at the right time — an SUV on a car body resulting in terrific fuel efficiency while not compromising space. And, with such an attractive price tag, I think this model will make a lot of sense for many, even those who have never driven a Mercedes.” The new GLK350, with standard 4MATIC all-wheel-drive, will be priced at $35,900, plus an $875 destination fee. The GLK350 with rear-wheel-drive will be priced at $33,900 plus the $875 delivery fee. The GLK350 is powered by 268horsepower, a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 258 pounds-feet of torque. As
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LET’S TALK CARS Dodge is offering its two-mode hybrid system in the 2009 Durango sport utility vehicle (SUV) and claims the technology will deliver an overall 25 percent improvement in fuel economy and as much as 40 percent better gas mileage in city driving. You’ll get the same Dodge Durango styling with the hybrid — short front and rear overhangs, chiseled surfaces, the signature crosshair grille, rectangular headlights that wrap around the corners of the fenders, a high beltline and flared wheel arches — with only the “Two-Mode” logos on the rear and sides denoting that this SUV has something special under the hood. The two modes of the Dodge hybrid system are derived from the low- and high-speed operation of the electric
continuously variable transmission, or ECVT. During the two ECVT modes, the system uses electric motors for acceleration (improving fuel economy) or for regenerative braking to utilize energy that would normally be lost during braking or deceleration. The energy is stored for later use in a 300-volt battery pack. There are four fixed gear ratios for high efficiency and power-handling capabilities. The first mode is designed for low speeds and light loads. In this mode, the vehicle can operate in three ways — electric power only, engine power only, or any combination of engine and electric power. In electric-only operation, the engine is shut off, with the vehicle moving under electric-only power at low speed. The result is reduced fuel consumption in heavy stop-and-go traffic. The second mode is used primarily at highway speeds. In addition to electric assist, this mode provides full power from a 5.7-liter 385 hp HEMI V-8 when conditions warrant (such as passing, pulling a trailer or climbing a steep grade). The
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standard engine in the Durango is a 3.7liter Magnum 210 hp V-6. A 300-volt battery pack provides electric power for the system, and fits in the vehicle without reducing passenger space. A rectifier under the hood converts AC to DC to power conventional 12-volt accessories, including interior lighting, climate control and the sound system. Chrysler’s MDS — standard with the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine — seamlessly alternates between the four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and
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