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DECEMBER 1, 2009

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Santa Claus is coming to City Hall on Dec. 4

BY GLORIA BURNS

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MARK A. TROWBRIDGE

President & CEO Coral Gables Chamber

Lynn Bauer is dedicated to helping less fortunate Longtime Coral Gables resident, Lynn Bauer, hales from New York where she grew up with rather humble beginnings. As the eldest of a large family, she developed early on as a natural caregiver as well as an entrepreneur and environmentalist. In fact, often with a young child in tow, she would recycle funeral baskets and sell them back to local flower shops. After graduating from Nassau College on Long Island, Bauer’s first job as a registered nurse was charge nurse of an intensive care unit, which helped fund her undergrad premed courses at Rosary Hill College in New York before going on to Medical School in the Dominican Republic. While studying in the Dominican Republic, she saw need and used her medical skills on medical jaunts to Haiti. There, in the sparse woods leading to the Sans Souci Palace, near Cap Haitien, she treated LYNN BAUER bands of lepers, some as young as 4 who cowered from humanity as leprosy and poverty consumed them. Ostracized by society and taunted by Baby Doc’s Ton Ton Macutes, they waited for food, for medical care and for an angel like Bauer to acknowledge their existence and provide help. Once Bauer returned to home, she continued her outreach to children. Running affordable tennis clinics for children in the

CEO Workday goes Green Gables

The Coral Gables Holiday Spectacular provides plenty of family fun. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY MARIA ROSA HIGGINS FALLON

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anta Claus is coming to Coral Gables City Hall on Friday, Dec. 4, for the city’s 2009 Holiday Spectacular. The official start of this year’s festivities is at 5 p.m. and they continue until 10 p.m. with a night full of activities including carnival games and rides, face painting, cartoon artist, candy land park, Village of Merrick Park Yuletide Carolers and special presentations by Miami Children’s Theater, Actors’ Playhouse and Maria Verdeja School of the Arts.

“It’s my favorite time of the year when the citizens of Coral Gables unite to wish each other happy holidays,” said Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick. “City employees go through great lengths to provide a family friendly event that is enjoyed each year by thousands of people. We encourage everyone to come and celebrate again with us on Dec. 4.” Santa is expected to arrive in grand style on a fire truck at 7 p.m. to join the members of the city commission for the lighting of the giant tree placed in front of City Hall. For more information, contact the city’s Parks and Recreation Department at 305-460-5600.

This past month, my CEO (Chamber Educational Outreach) Workday took me to a delicious little green gem right in the heart of our City Beautiful – the Green Gables Café. A fixture on Alhambra Circle for the past two years, they moved recently to their new, larger location on the north side of the 300 Block. The minute you enter the Green Gables Café, you feel right at home. There is a familiar, warm and comfortable atmosphere that overwhelms you, including the delicious aromas that immediately beckon your senses. This is more than just a little restaurant that serves great food; there is a story here and one that I immediately fell in love with. Ana and her two daughters (Laura and Christina) make the Green Gables Café a little slice of heaven with a huge portion of heart. These three quickly sized-up my abilities and realized I would be best suited rolling silverware. Alas, even that proved to be a challenge – mostly due to distractions caused by the fast-paced atmosphere serving restaurant patrons, prepping take-out and delivery

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Woman’s Club reaches out with holiday food baskets Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB With the holidays upon us, many are reaching out to help others. GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club has provided dozens of families whose children receive care at the club’s free May Van Sickle Dental Clinic with food baskets. The club’s second vice president Debi Wilborn orchestrated the collection of food items from members during a recent meeting. Members prepared the baskets picked up by those needy families before Thanksgiving. Arts chair Diana De Armas added a special touch this year by donating dozens of Thanksgiving cards for members to sign and use as tags for the baskets. She also donated two beautiful Thanksgiving

Participating in the Coral Gables Home Tour are (l-r) Kathy Morales, homeowners Venny and Coco Torre, and Jodi Cabrera.

floral arrangements that were auctioned to raise funds for the dental clinic. That same evening, CGWC members donated enough toiletries and feminine items to fill 71 gift bags for Agape Women, another outreach project these industrious women take on every year. Club members also took advantage of a picture-perfect fall Saturday morning, Nov. 14, to raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation. The CGWC Team joined dozens of others participating in a charity walk through Crandon Park on Key Biscayne. Team Members included captain Mireya Kilmon, Charo Bolanos, Ana Lam, Lisa Lesperance, Maria Hofbauer and Mario Gonzalez. For more information on how you can join this service organization whose membership comes from all over the county, go online to <www.coralgableswomansclub.org>. District 6990 Rotary Clubs joined forces for a golf tournament and golf ball drop at the Biltmore Hotel on Thursday, Nov. 12, raising more than $42,000 to help fulfill the district’s commitment to Rotary International for Bill and Melinda Gates’ $200 million challenge grant to eradicate polio worldwide. Rotarians from around the district joined Coral Gables Rotarians who relocated their Thursday lunch meeting to accommodate golfers with a lovely buffet on The Biltmore’s back lawn. Those who came for lunch stayed to see hundreds of golf balls dropped from a helicopter on the driving range hoping the balls they purchased might be closest to the hole to win fabulous prizes. Gables Rotarian Chris Morrison, a very happy Stanford alum after a football win over Southern California (USC), and a host of other sponsors and individuals helped set a new revenue record for this event. Outreach by this Rotary Club of Coral Gables also is ongoing. You will find them calling bingo at the VA hospital, serving

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meals at Camillus House, helping out with Junior Orange Bowl activities, and endless other volunteer assignments coordinated by club member Judy Pantoja. Coming up soon, Alfredo Iglesias is rounding up a group to help out the WPBT fundraiser. In other news, a recent Historic Homes Tour, organized by the Historic Homeowners Association of Coral Gables, was held Nov. 14, as part of The American Institute of Architects Celebrate Architecture + Design Local Rotarians pictured at the Rotary Lunch on day of the Golf 2009 series. Homeowners Tournament and Golf Ball Drop are (l-r) Hank Langston, Gables Rotary opening their homes this president-elect Sally Baumgartner and Alex Vicencio. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– year included D r. James and Sallye Jude, Andres Duany and sellout crowd and picture perfect day made Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Joseph and for another successful tour. Until next time, keep making each day Nora Portuondo, Venny and Coco To r re, and Maria Sastre and Wayne Cotton. A count.

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leadership opportunities in the Army Officer Corps. Invited guests included host Adam Kuperstein; Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick; Mark E. Meranda, vice president of Turner Construction; William K. Beesting, PhD, assistant dean of Florida International University; Alex Rodriguez, owner of Argo Management Inc., and Walter Cegelka, PhD Education chair of St. Thomas University. They were among other community leaders throughout Miami, as well as students and young adults who are interested in learning about what it means to become an Army Officer. The Army Officership program launched in August will engage leaders in a series of panel discussions and information sessions across the country.

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UM community, city agencies together for holiday toy drive BY LEE STEPHENS

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The University of Miami Police, Coral Gables Police and Coral Gables Fire Departments are collaborating with several University of Miami student, faculty and staff organizations, departments and individuals on a unified annual holiday toy drive this season. In an effort to build a stronger bond between the departments and the university community, all involved entities are making one large concerted effort to collect, wrap, and distribute toys to children who may not otherwise receive any. Collection of unwrapped toys will continue through Friday, Dec. 18. Several donation bins and acceptance points are located around the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus. The main acceptance point is the University of Miami’s Police Station located on the ground floor of the Flipse Building/Ponce de Leon Parking Garage at 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd. in Coral Gables. Toys should be for children and teens

BAUER, from page 1 ––––––––––––– community or co-chairing events to benefit those that society often overlooks such as pet rescue, migrant worker’s children, abused women and the like. Most often, children in need were at the core of her philanthropic work. Before her husband, Paul, died after battling Mesothelioma nine years ago, he mentored Lynn on the running of Bauer Financial. It continues to be a premier Coral Gables-based firm that has been analyzing banks nationwide since 1983. Lynn continued in Paul’s footsteps, running the business with an executive staff of women who she considers family. From acting as legal guardian to an elderly infirmed couple years ago to helping local youth groups, schools and volunteering endless hours for Kiwanis projects, her days are filled with acts of love. Four years ago, the plight of an orphanage in Samisragudem, India came to her attention. With no running water, no beds, and spotty electricity, the children lived with Sunil and his wife and had a roof over their heads. They were saved from the mean streets where Sunil had found them and taken them in.

ages 0 through 18, unwrapped. For university community members short on time or unable to easily leave campus, the University of Miami Bookstore located in the University Center sells many items that would make great gifts such as toys, sports equipment, accessories and personal effects. A toy drop bin is located conveniently next to the registers so items can be purchased and donated at the same time. Anyone interested in donating a unique toy gift to a specific child in need may do so through the “Holiday Hope Tree” partner program coordinated by the Butler Center for Service and Leadership and the Division of Student Affairs. Visit the University Center Information Desk to “adopt an angel” between now and Dec. 4. More information, in addition to a full list of all involved University of Miami entities, is available through the University of Miami Police Department’s website at <www.miami.edu/police>. Questions and involvement requests may be directed to the UMPD Crime Prevention Office at 305-284-1105 or <jpepper@miami.edu>.

Lynn, whom the orphans call “Mom Lynn,” and her cadre of generous friends addressed the home’s immediate needs digging deep into their own pockets to make frequent trips to visit the orphanage and assess needs. After creating a foundation to support their efforts, they have held several high profile fundraisers in the Gables bringing in an elephant for one that was the talk of the town. Those events have helped raise funds to buy land and construct a brand new home this past year with a second story to accommodate 60 children soon to come. Bauer has become a celebrity at Miami Christian School, where charitable work is highly valued and encouraged. After hearing a presentation by Bauer about the plight of Sunil’s children, the elementary students adopted the home. On any given day, you will find them holding lemonade and cookie stand fundraisers, collecting gifts, sending photos to their pen pals, and selling produce from their organic garden to donate to Sunil’s Home. This is because Lynn Bauer, whom they revere, has shared her passion and blessed them with an opportunity to serve others. Bauer’s legacy of giving and caring are boundless. From the local ACE Academy to Sunil’s Home in India, her desire to help the less fortunate, her love of mankind, and her passion for life have truly made the world a better place.

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Celebration marks grand reopening of Marriott Miami Airport Campus

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BY ERICA DIAMOND Bill Marriott, chairman and CEO of Marriott International Inc., and Lee Pillsbury, chairman and CEO of Thayer Lodging Group Inc., recently celebrated the grand reopening of the Miami Airport Marriott, the Courtyard Miami Airport South, and the Residence Inn Miami Airport South, which make up the Marriott Miami Airport Campus. When guests arrived, they were greeted by John Mulrey, general manager of the Miami Airport Marriott; Debra Saccavino, general manager of the Residence Inn Miami Airport South, and Todd Winch, general manager of the Courtyard Miami Airport South. During the ceremony, Marriott and Pillsbury made remarks about the campus’ extensive renovation. After the speeches, in a nontraditional twist, Marriott and other principals beat on Tito Puente Jr.’s drums to symbolize the grand reopening. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed food courtesy Cane Fire Grille, the restaurant located in the Miami Airport Marriott. Following lunch, guests went on an All Access Pass VIP Tour of all the campus’ facilities. At each stop of the tour, guests dropped off their business cards and were entered to win a 27-inch HD TV, overnight stays at the hotels and certificates at Champions Sports Bar, Cane Fire Grille or Starbucks.

“The three hotels on this campus exemplify the latest design concepts, technology and food and beverage offerings for each of the brands — Marriott, Courtyard and Residence Inn — and have been a huge hit with our guests” Marriott said. “Together with Thayer Lodging, we are excited to offer travelers to Miami the best of three brands on one campus.” The Marriott Miami Airport Campus is located just one mile from Miami International Airport and offers unsurpassed convenience and affordability for driven business and leisure travelers. The campus’ unique concept offers world-renowned Marriott services and an abundance of innovative amenities such as Hypo-allergenic PURE rooms, specially sanitized and outfitted with advanced air filtration systems for an irritant-free stay, state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities, a 2,800-square-foot health club accessible to guests of all three hotels. Guest rooms feature the Marriott Plug-In feature that allows guests to connect their laptops and other portable electronic devices into the sleek LCD flat-screen televisions. Other guest facilities and services within the campus include luxury bedding, an outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, wireless high-speed Internet access and complimentary airport shuttle For more information, visit online at <www.marriott.com>.

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The University of Miami Fieldhouse, a multipurpose facility at the Coral Gables campus, has been honored for its sustainability components. It was awarded the LEED Gold designation established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance “green” buildings. “The university is committed to energy conservation and the reduction of energy dependency,” said Eduardo A. Lopez, senior project manager of UM Facilities, Design and Construction Department. “The benefits of a LEED certified structure are the lower operation cost resulting from the use of high efficient components and developing the mindset to design and build energy and environmental sustainable structures that reduce energy consumption and dependency.” The UM Field House achieved LEED certification specifically for its energy use, lighting, water and material use as well as incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies. By using less energy and water, LEED certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community. “The green building movement offers an unprecedented opportunity to respond to the most important challenges of our time, including global climate change, dependence on non-sustainable and expensive sources of energy and threats to human health,” said Rick

Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “The work of innovative building projects such as the University of Miami Fieldhouse is a fundamental driving force in the green building movement.” LEED Certification of the UM fieldhouse was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the project itself and the broader community. These features include: • High reflectance roofing materials and pavers; • High efficiency plumbing fixtures with hand sensors to reduce water use; • Moisture sensors to reduce potable water use for irrigation; • Energy efficient lighting, insulated glazing and high efficiency air conditioning aimed at reducing the building’s energy cost based on the Florida Energy Code; • The use of recycled, refurbished, salvaged or reused materials, as well as the use of regional materials processed and manufactured regionally; • Paints, coatings and adhesives with low emitting gases content; • All lighting systems are occupancy motion controlled, and • Preferred parking for low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles. The UM Fieldhouse, which opened in March 2009, sits adjacent to the BankUnited Center at the UM Coral Gables campus. The building is 29,697 square feet and serves dual functions: to house the basketball courts for the university’s basketball teams and to assist in a variety of university and students events, including commencement ceremonies. For more information about the UM, visit online at <www.miami.edu>.

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FIU School of Music presents University Brass Choir concert Enjoy an evening of chamber music with various groups comprised of students from the FIU School of Music performing as the University Brass Choir on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., at the university’s Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, 10910 SW 17 St. The choir, directed by James Hacker, will perform music from the Renaissance as well as holiday favorites. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 305-348-0496 or visit <http://carta.fiu.edu>. SILVER PALM UMC SCHEDULES CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, DEC. 5 The annual Christmas Bazaar hosted by Silver Palm United Methodist Church will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church Fellowship Hall and on the lawn at 15855 SW 248 St., adjacent to the Miami-Dade Public Schools bus parking lot next to Redland Middle School and across the street from the Knauss Berry Farm. Handmade crafts, local produce, nuts, plants, Aunt Lydia’s Attic and a scoop lunch will all be available at this annual event. Make it a day; come to the bazaar, have a great, homemade lunch and then visit the Knauss Berry Farm for dessert and freshly

baked goods. For more information, contact Bob Jensen at 305-248-0976. WINN-DIXIE TO UNVEIL NEWLY REMODELED S. DADE STORE Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., invites shoppers to experience “A Taste of the Holidays” on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Store No. 388, 18300 SW 137 Ave., to celebrate the grand reopening of this Miami store. Among the treats that will be available to shoppers at this free event are wine and cheese sampling, a chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, live entertainment provided by La Kalle, raffles, giveaways and more. Heineken also will be cooking a paella for shoppers to sample. Children’s activities include face painting and balloon art. ANIMAL SERVICES CELEBRATES HOLIDAYS WITH PET ADOPTION Miami-Dade County Animal Services invites the pubic to celebrate “Home for Every Holiday,” a pet adoption event, on Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Animal Services Shelter, located at 7401 NW 74 St. in Medley. This pet adoption party will give Miami residents the opportunity to adopt dogs and

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whom have been abused, neglected and/or abandoned. Without help from the community, many of these children would go without gifts. For information on the Holiday Toy Drive 2009, contact Alexandra Gomez at 305-7556500, ext. 458, or send email to her at <Alexandra.Gomez@chsfl.org>. FREE MOVIE DATE WITH SANTA AT DOLPHIN MALL Dolphin Mall invites guests to watch a movie with Santa Claus if they first capture their holiday photo memories at Dolphin Mall’s Holiday Photo Center. After getting their picture taken with Santa at the center, guests will receive an exclusive invitation to a private movie screening of The Polar Express movie with Santa on Dec. 12, 10 a.m., at the Cobb Dolphin 19 Cinemas. The offer is available through Dec. 6. The invitation includes the following: One

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Line Drive Performance trains winning athletes BY PAT FULTON Just an A-Rod home run from S. Dixie Highway (US1) is a place where children of all ages — and adults, too — can hit baseballs (or softballs) and test their indoor speed and agility. Line Drive Performance is the creation of Gator Rebhan, a Miami native whose life in baseball started at age 6. Today he is the running coach and head coach for South Florida’s largest girls fast-pitch travel softball program. What could have been a warehouse has been transformed into a comfortable, airconditioned facility for baseball and softball training, where parents can watch the workouts and the personal training for general fitness and competitive sports. In the batting cages, one token purchases 18 automated pitches. Private batting, pitching, and catching lessons for baseball and softball are available for all ages. Rebhan won All-County honors for baseball at Killian High School. He went on to play baseball for Miami-Dade College and University of New Orleans. As baseball coach at Palmetto Senior High, he combined with Booster Club president Ron Nentwig in 2004 to

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Author’s novel captures final days of World War II BY PAGE SIMON

This November, Jeff Shaara returned with No Less Than Victory (Ballantine Books), the magisterial conclusion of his acclaimed, New York Times bestselling World War II trilogy. In No Less Than Victory, Shaara, whose books have been hailed as “paeans to the American fighting man” by the Los Angeles Times, vividly portrays the European war’s unforgettable and harrowing final act, from the Battle of the Bulge to Germany’s unconditional surrender. After the success of the Normandy invasion, the Allied commanders are buoyantly confident that the war in Europe will be over in a matter of weeks, that Hitler and his battered army have no other option than surrender. But despite the advice of his best military minds, Hitler will hear no talk of defeat. In mid-December 1944, the Germans launch a desperate and ruthless counteroffensive in the Ardennes forest, utterly surprising the unprepared Americans who stand in their way. Through the frigid snows of the mountainous terrain, German tanks and infantry struggle to realize Hitler’s goal: divide the Allied armies and capture the vital port at Antwerp. The attack succeeds in opening up a wide gap in the American lines, and for days chaos reigns in the Allied command. Thus begins the Battle of the Bulge, the their enemy, and through the last gasp by Hitler’s forces eyes of Germany’s old soldier, that becomes a horrific slugGerd von Rundstedt, and ging match, some of the most Hitler’s golden boy, Albert brutal fighting of the war. Speer, Jeff Shaara carries the As American commanders reader on a journey that defines respond to the stunning chalthe spirit of the soldier and the lenge, the German spear is horror of a madman’s dreams. finally blunted. Though some No Less Than Victory furin the Nazi inner circle conther solidifies Shaara’s reputatinue the fight to secure tion as this era’s most accomGermany’s postwar future, plished author of historical the Fuhrer makes it clear that military fiction. he is fighting to the end. Jeff Shaara Jeff Shaara is the New York He will spare nothing — ––––––––––––––– Times bestselling author of The not even German lives — to preserve his twisted vision of a “Thousand Steel Wave, The Rising Tide, To the Last Year Reich.” But in May 1945, the German Man, The Glorious Cause, and others, as army collapses, and with Russian troops well as Gods and Generals and The Last Full Measure — two novels that comclosing in, Hitler commits suicide. As the Americans sweep through the plete the Civil War trilogy that began German countryside, they unexpectedly with his father’s Pulitzer Prize-winning encounter the worst of Hitler’s crimes, the classic The Killer Angels. He also is the concentration camps, and young GIs find author of the nonfiction book Jeff themselves absorbing firsthand the horrors Shaara’s Civil War Battlefields. He lives in Sarasota. of the Holocaust. Shaara will be speaking and signing his Presenting his riveting account through the eyes of Eisenhower and Patton and the book on Dec, 3, 8 p.m., at Book and Books young GIs who struggle face-to-face with in Coral Gables, 265 Aragon Ave.

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much more severe than the first offense. So before deciding whether to hire an attorney, defendants should try to learn what the punishment is likely to be if they are convicted, both immediately and in the future (if the defendant is arrested or convicted for a similar crime), and whether there are collateral consequences, such as insurance rate hikes. Find Out the Likely Punishment It can be difficult to learn about common sentencing practices. Typical sentences aren't usually listed in statutes or court rules. (Sentencing in federal court is a big exception, though judges aren't bound by those guidelines.) However, some states do have what are called determinate sentencing laws. These laws provide specific sentences (or a range of sentences) for each crime. Other states have indeterminate sentencing laws, which allow the judge to sentence an offender for a period of time between a minimum sentence and a maximum sentence. If a defendant wants to find out what the punishment is likely to be if convicted, the defendant might take the following steps: • Pay a private defense attorney who handles cases in that court for an hour of consultation. An experienced defense attorney can often make accurate predictions as to likely punishment. • Ask a relative or close friend who is an attorney for informal, unpaid advice. • Talk to an attorney from the public defender's office. Representing Yourself at the Arraignment In most criminal courts, the arraignment is where the defendant first appears before a judge and enters a plea of guilty or not guilty to the offense charged. Assuming the defendant plans to enter a plea of not guilty, which almost every defendant does at this early stage, the court will then: • Set a date for the next procedural event in the case • Consider any bail requests the defendant or the prosecutor makes (usually if the defendant is at liberty -- not in jail -- at the arraignment, the defendant will continue at liberty without a change in bail status) • Appoint a lawyer for the defendant upon the defendant's request and a showing of eligibility, and Most people can handle an arraignment without a lawyer. However, if the defendant can get the court to appoint a lawyer for him or her without having to delay the arraignment, or the defendant is able to arrange for private representation before the arraignment, having a lawyer at this stage is always better. Jonathan Blecher is a former state prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney with offices in the Downtown Dadeland area. He has 27 years of criminal law experience. Visit his website at duilawdefense.com or contact his office at 305.670.1800.

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Experience the difference at FLEMING’S RESTAURANT - STILL TRADITIONAL WITH NEW UPDATED STYLE By Julianne Power – Independent Restaurant Critic If you have not been to Fleming’s lately its time to come in and see the classy, warm ambiance that reflects the new and also keeping to their traditional quality service and one-of-a-kind dining experience. After experiencing a facelift from Chef Gordon Ramsay (Hell’s Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares), one thing is hard to change and that is the exceptional food that Fleming’s is noted for. Subsequent to a brief change in menu, upon ordering any entrée they have brought back the crudités (fresh veggie plate with outstanding dipping sauce), soup de jour and traditional Caesar salad that comes with all meals. They have also brought back their famed dessert display with a wonderful selection of such traditional tasty treats as the apple walnut pie, marzipan, napoleon and more for us to indulge. Chef Orlando Casanova has also added his offerings to the variety of dinners with scrumptious tastes and presentation and daily specials. Fleming has a complete and well priced wine list to compliment any occasion or meal. There is also a full liquor bar where there friendly bartender can make anything from a classic cocktail to one of their specialty drinks. I visited Fleming’s for dinner with a friend recently so I could personally see what changes and non-changes had been made. As we entered the establishment we were greeted by Owners Andy Hall and wife Suzanne Thomas-Hall, who obviously after owning the establishment for the last 8 years, have created a restaurant to reflect their vision without compromising the integrity of Fleming’s tradition. You are sure to meet one or both of them during any of your visits to their restaurant, as they are its heart and soul. Noticing the rich browns and “Bird’s in Flight” theme as the new décor, we were instantly relaxed. As we sat at our table, a menu, wine list and a sheet with their weekly specials was presented. We picked the right night! On Wednesday’s the special was half priced bottles of wine (ALL WINES!). As water was poured and a crudités was given, our server immediately came to our table and asked what we would like to drink. I am not one to necessarily match my wine to my meal since I am a Merlot type of gal, I spotted a Bogle Merlot and ordered the bottle (for half price!). While our server pre-

sented and poured the Merlot, we reviewed the menu. They also have small plate specials on Wednesday’s which is an extension of their existing list of appetizers. We ordered a Steak Blue and a Blackened Mahi. We enjoyed our wine while waiting for the appetizers which came in a short time and looked delicious. The Steak Blue was steak medallions served in a marvelous blue cheese sauce and the Blackened Mahi presentation was great and served with a dipping sauce. Next we ordered our entrees. I ordered the Lamb Chop’s medium and substituted a Wedge salad for an additional $3.00 forgoing the Caesar. My friend ordered their Roasted Duck. After taking our orders we were given a bread basket and a cup of the soup de jour, which on this day was corn chowder. The soup was hot and mouth-watering filled with diced potato and corn. As our server cleared the empty soup bowls we were then presented with a traditional Caesar salad and my Wedge salad. The salads were served fresh and very tasty. Now we were in anticipation for the main courses. My Lamb Chop was cooked to perfection served with a mint chimichurri, sundried tomatoes atop couscous. My friend received her duck and was taken aback by how big the portion was. The half of duck was served with apples, prunes roasted potato and a traditional red cabbage that tasted perfect. By this time we were certainly filled and satisfied. But wait! Now it was time for coffee and dessert! We were directed to Fleming’s Dessert display to see if we could fit another bite. They had a selection of approximately eight desserts that I was told changes daily. Hmmmmm, there it was, a chocolate cake lover’s dream……Chocolate Mousse Cake. My friend and I decided to make room and share this dessert with coffee. YUMMY! As we finished our dining experience, we were presented with a check and could not believe the amount of food and drink we received for the price. Fleming’s has been a best-kept secret in the neighborhood of Pinecrest for 25 years offering its patrons “the best bang for your buck” while keeping a “fine-dining” experience. Fleming’s is located on the East side of US-1 in a quaint, quiet strip of businesses behind the Home Depot and Office Max on SW 136th street.

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BY SETH DE KANTER Buffalo Wild Wings, winner of scores of best wings and best sports bar awards, has opened its newest location in Miami at the Dolphin Mall. Buffalo Wild Wings is the destination for wing fanatics and sports fans alike and continues to prove to its guests again and again that “You Have to Be Here” to experience the food, the sports and the fun, energetic atmosphere. The Dolphin Mall Buffalo Wild Wings features 15 big screens and wallto-wall HD TVs for ultimate event and sports viewing, 63 televisions. Buffalo Wild Wings is known for its 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’. With Buffalo Wild Wings’

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2009 BMW Z4 is all new with retractable hardtop Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The 2009 version of BMW’s Z4 two-seat sports car is really something special. It’s the second generation of the Z4 (the Z3 debuted in 1996) and it’s an all-new vehicle, right up to the nifty retractable hardtop. The new retractable hardtop model replaces both the roadster and coupe versions of previous generation Z4 models. The new retractable hardtop closes and opens in 20 seconds with the press of a button and provides better security, rigidity, rear visibility, quiet and protection from the weather than was available with the old ragtop. This latest Z4 is built on the same wheelbase as its predecessor, but it’s about six inches longer in the tail and the lines are softer. Chalk up the added length to the need to accommodate the hardware for the retractable hardtop. This Z4 sits low to the ground and has classic roadster styling, with a long hood and a short decklid, with

curves and creases that caress the front fenders and curve to the rear wheels. The 2009 Z4 comes in two models, the sDrive30i and sDrive35i (sDrive means rear wheel drive). The 30i is distinguished by the black vanes in the grille and a silver slash across the outer lower bars, while the 35i has matte-silver grille vanes. The sDrive30i (18/25) starts at $45,750 and comes with a 255-hp 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission; a six-speed sport automatic with paddle shifters is an option for an extra $1,325. The sDrive35i (17/25 mpg) is a bit pricier at $51,650, but you get a little more bang for your buck. It comes with a 300-hp 3.0liter inline six with twin turbochargers and is mated to a six-speed manual tranny, with a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearbox as an option for an extra $1,525. As for comparables, the new Z4 is a slightly longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLK and Audi TT, but shorter than the Porsche Boxster. The sport seats are tight, but comfortable and there is plenty of room for two adults. The head and legroom really are quite spacious for a two-seat sports car and the standard manual seats and tilt-telescoping steering column allow for enough

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Taurus - A subconscious message of some kind - a dream, intuition sudden insight, will come to you. There is a message for your friend, the one who is having trouble conceiving a child, or getting over a creative blockage. The message is "good things come to she or he who waits" - but not always in the form they expected.

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