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Thanks for (OVER) Sharing BY MARK TROWBRIDGE President & CEO Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
BY GLORIA BURNS
ver smiling, gregarious and lovable, Coral Gables own Marge Hartnett lived each day to the fullest always bringing laughter with her. Her passing at 95 is a loss for a community she loved dearly. A member of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce since 1947, Marge was hard to miss with her glassless frames to match every outfit and her vivacious personality that charmed all who met her. Born in South Dakota, her family moved to Nebraska when she was 2, and thus she became a proud Cornhusker. Schooled in Nebraska, she taught there for three years and was a women’s counselor at an airplane plant during WW II. A woman of so many talents her career revolved MARGE HARTNETT around her
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Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason and Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez pose with members of the Junior Orange Bowl President’s Council at the 64th Junior Orange Bowl Festival Kick-Off Celebration. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY ALEX MARKEL
oral Gables Mayor Jim Cason and Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez recently joined Junior Orange Bowl Committee members, Jobie Corps Ambassadors, and guests at the Biltmore Hotel to celebrate the start of the 64th Annual Junior Orange Bowl Festival Season. The annual festival consists of more than
13 athletic and academic youth events that take place from October through February throughout South Florida. The 64th Junior Orange Bowl Parade, the flagship event of the festival season, will be on Sunday, Dec. 30, in downtown Coral Gables. The Junior Orange Bowl will be celebrating this year’s theme “Sailing to New Adventures,” which honors the 500th –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See
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Sometimes in today’s workplace we encounter those collegues who tend to like to share things about their personal lives in great detail: who they are dating, what they did all weekend and with whom, why they are not speaking to their mother, etc. In truth, based on the aforementioned topics, they tend to end up over-sharing information. No subject is off limits and even the most sensitive of matters is treated like breaking news for the masses. In the August 19th edition of the New York Times, Peggy Klaus shared the preocupation of 20-somethings to tell/share –––––––––––––––––––––
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City recognized by 3CMA for overall government website BY ROSIE TOBALINA
The City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA), in its annual competition of who’s who in government communications, awarded the top Savvy Award to the City of Coral Gables’ www.coralgables.com for its overall website design in its Digital Interactive category. The award, which recognizes outstanding local government achievements in communications, public sector marketing and citizengovernment relationships, was presented during the 3CMA’s annual conference on Sept. 6 in Portland, OR. More than 40 entries from around the nation were received in the overall website category. The City of Coral Gables launched its new website in February 2012. Judges’ were impressed with “the great photography and overall feel of this website… The website really does portray ‘The City Beautiful’ and does a good job of showcasing that to its website visitors.” 3CMA judges also loved the use of the sliding access icons across the bottom of the
page, which gives the site a unique dimension rarely seen on other city government sites but still keeps the front page clean, effective, and easy to use. The new CoralGables.com also features a comprehensive calendar of events, Spanish translation, and easier to find information about Coral Gables, Attractions, Doing Business, City Services and “I Want to…” links. Judges’ comments also noted the great use of subtle graphics and colors throughout the site. The City of Coral Gables website, accessible 24/7, is a very popular source of online information for residents, visitors and businesses. Last year, coralgables.com received more than 5 million page visits. The previous website had been developed eight years ago and relied on programming to make changes, which was more cumbersome that the new Content Management System being used. The new website was developed with the assistance of Vision Internet, an award-winning leader in government website development. The project took approximately one year to complete.
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Pets Trust activist ready to spend weekend in cage BY RICHARD YAGER
“I am psyched and ready to go,” declares Pets Trust initiator Michael Rosenberg of Kendall who will cage himself at the county’s Animal Services Shelter, Oct. 5-7. That’s where euthanasia annually kills two-third’s of the strays taken in by the facility each year. Rosenberg wants his self-imprisonment “to wake up the community” about the killings. “I want to be the only living thing in a cage when the weekend is over,” Rosenberg stated. “Let’s help make that happen” at the county shelter, just off the Palmetto Expressway at 7401 SW 74 St. “Most people still do not know that 20,000 dogs and cats are killed annually in Miami-Dade County,” he stated. “Experiencing the same fear these homeless animals may feel is just my way to shock people into positive action.” To publicize a cause he hopes will turn future strays into protected pets, Rosenberg pictures himself despondently awaiting a fate intended for a “fellow” inmate, which he sent to media and Pets Trust backers. His immediate goal is “to get every single animal in a shelter cage adopted that weekend”
Michael Rosenberg is caging himself to call attention to a countywide canine and feline overload.
by a record crowd of shelter visitors. The Animal Shelter has reduced its adoption fee to $25 as a special incentive for the three-day period. Regular fees including rabies shots and tags are $65 for puppies
under 4 months; $75 for dogs over 4 months; $35 for kittens or cats. The discovery that the county euthanizes 60-70 adoptable dogs and cats daily sparked the passion in Rosenberg to put a
referendum on the ballot. A proposal would create new north and south Miami-Dade clinics supplementing county services with veterinarians who would spay and neuter strays instead of executing them. The clinics would also offer low-cost services intended to encourage adoptions rather than continue year-to-year killings that maintain a steady average of 20,000plus of more than 30,000 taken in each year. Rosenberg estimates the Pets Trust initiative also will “address the estimated 416,000 free-roaming cats” that multiply far beyond control capability, adding to public concerns about transmittal of disease. Animal advocates and rescuers Rita Schwartz and Lindsay Gorton along with Rosenberg presented their case July 17 to Miami-Dade Commissioners who unanimously approved a non-binding ballot issue (No. 240) on the Nov. 6 ballot. “A ‘yes’ vote means a start to begin saving lives,” Rosenberg said. “The Commissioners want to see how strongly the people feel about saving animals.” For details on support of Pets Trust or aid its cause, visit online at <PetsVoice.org>.
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Arthritis Foundation touches hearts at Walk kickoff luncheon They even helped send Kiyah to Camp Boggy Creek for a summer vacation with other children also dealing with serious medical conditions. Kiyah’s dad, Craig Hall, who is a postal worker in Broward and a gospel singer, expressed his gratitude for those in attendance and the people on his route who donated to the Walk by singing a capella a tear evoking rendition of You Raise Me Up. The Arthritis Foundation kicked off this Among the many in attendance were a year’s walk with a luncheon at the Hyatt large group from the GFWC Coral Gables Coral Gables that both educated, inspired Woman’s Club whose president, Mireya and brought tears to all those who were forKilmon, suffers with RA. After the lunchtunate to attend the event. eon, the woman’s club also presented a After hearing from FIU Baseball Coach check for $1,000 for this year’s event. Also Turtle Thomas, community honorary chair, as well as Dr. Jorge Orbay, medical enjoying the affair were Linda Harwell, honorary chair, the program brought even Claire Frances Whitehurst, Nathalia more surprises. The Saul and Theresa Bogani, Maria O’Hollearn. Robin Burr, Esman Foundation presented a $400,000 Ana Lam, Raquel Garcia, Bianka Gomez check that was a great way to get the ball and other FIU Alpha Omega Pi sorority rolling. women. While most people consider arthritis a The Arthritis Walk will take place on disease that comes with age, those taking Saturday, Nov. 3, at Amelia Earhart Park, the stage at this affair were far from old as 401 E. 65 St. in Hialeah. For more informain the case of this year’s child honoree, tion, visit <www.MiamiWalk.kintera.org>. Kiyah Hall, one of many children suffering In other news, the Coral Gables Chamber with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA). stays busy with numerous networking Kiyah’s mom, Nicole Eversley Hall, spoke events. Trustees were treated to a reception of their journey and how the Arthritis on Sept. 11, at Right Space, the flexible Foundation had been such a great resource. new work office space at 100 Miracle Mile. Carolina Rendeiro, CEO of Right Space Management and a former chamber chair, welcomed chamber president Mark Trowbridge; chamber chair Darla Thompson, senior tax manager at Cherry Bekaert & Holland LLP; former chamber chairs Drew Kern and Ron Shuffield, of EWM Realtors; chamber treasurer John Allen, Home Financing Center; as well as Linda Knudsen, Baptist Health. By the way, Coral Gables Chamber has tickets on sale for this year’s Burgerlicious: The Second Course. This incredibly yummy burger tasting event and competition will be on Thursday, Nov. 8, 610 p.m., at Fred B. Hartnett / Ponce Circle Park, 2800 Ponce De Leon Blvd. in the Gables. For more information on tickets or sponsorships, call 305-446-1657. Pictured are Craig Hall, Nicole Eversley Hall and daughter Kiyah Hall, the Finally, the Coral Miami-Dade Arthritis Walk Child Honoree. Gables Museum Artisan
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Food Fest continues on Saturdays, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Look for handcrafted items, from granola and nuts, jams and greens to sausages and everything in between. There also will be various raffles and other activities for lots of family fun. For more information, call 305-6038067 or visit coralgablesmuseum.org. In addition, the a Gables Museum also is organizing fun, educational bicycle tours through the City Beautiful starting at 11 a.m. at the museum. Join the fun on Oct. 21 for a Halloween ride to Pinewood Cemetery and then on Nov. 18 the ride will visit historic sites such as The Biltmore, once a VA Hospital where General Eisenhower himself stayed for bursitis treatment. Cost is $10 per person or $5 for museum members. Space is limited. Please RSVP to 305-603-8067. Until next time, keep making each day count. If you want to submit information for this column, send your news via email to <gloriagalburns@aol.com>.
Former chamber chairs Carolina Rendeiro and Ron Shuffield are pictured at Coral Gables Chamber Trustee Reception hosted by Right Space.
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HARTNETT, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ability to sell, communicate and teach. She had a variety of interesting jobs that suited her affable nature including being social director for a cruise line and two hotels, working with Burdines and Tiffany, and teaching adult education classes on public speaking, sales and creative writing. Offers of marriage came and went before Marge finally married Fred. B. Hartnett, a former Mayor of Coral Gables, in 1976. They were happily married for 20 years until her husband’s passing. Marge Hartnett contributed much to the community through non-profit involvement and was honored last year with the Coral Gables Chamber’s Cornerstone Award. She was a true community pioneer who mentored so many. Marge was co-founder of the Young Republican Party of Dade County, a 53-
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year member of the University of Miami’s Women’s Cancer Society, a 55-year member of the Tropical Rose Society, and a Natives of Dade Pioneer for 35 years. For 31 years she was active with the Coral Gables Citizens Patrol and also was involved for decades with the UM Baseball Darlings, the South Florida Emerald Society and other organizations. Marge even served as a volunteer ambassador for Baptist Health South Florida and could be found at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre enjoying every opening night show. Marge Hartnett was part of the fabric of Coral Gables and has left in her wake such wonderful happy memories. This “Rose Lady,” as she liked to be called, lives on with the many people she counseled, befriended and loved.
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anniversary of Ponce de Leon discovering Florida. Among the distinguished guests at the kickoff event were a number of members of the Junior Orange Bowl President’s Council including former Mayor of Coral Gables Don Slesnick II (1986-87), John Admire (1988-89), Jack Thomson (198788), and James Barker. Barker oversaw the incorporation of the Junior Orange Bowl as president of the organization in 1978. Mayor Gimenez honored the Junior Orange Bowl by presenting a proclamation, which stated that Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, will be known as “Junior Orange Bowl 64th Anniversary Day.” The Junior Orange Bowl also acknowledged Miami Children’s Hospital as the Official Children’s Care Provider and sponsor of the festival. Miami Children’s Hospital, which has partnered with the Junior Orange Bowl for over 15 years, has been instrumental in the development and growth of the annual festival. The first official event of the 2012-13 Junior Orange Bowl Festival will be the cross-country meet on Friday, Oct. 12, at Larry and Penny Thomson Park in South Miami-Dade. Other events to look forward
to this festival season are the Royal Court Search, Chess, Basketball, Golf, Tennis, Creative Writing, Sports Ability Games, Ice Hockey, and Photography. A bowling tournament has been added as a new event for this year’s festival line-up. If you want to sponsor, or contribute to the Junior Orange Bowl, visit <www.jrorangebowl.org> or call Barbara or Alex at 305-662-1210. The Junior Orange Bowl Festival is possible with the support of the City of Coral Gables, Miami Children’s Hospital, Orange Bowl Committee, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Cultural Affairs Council, Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, Miami-Dade County Mayor, and Board of County Commissioners. The Junior Orange Bowl Committee Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves the community of South Florida and the youth of the world by providing opportunities for wholesome, competitive and multi-cultural experiences. For more information on the Junior Orange Bowl Committee, call 305-6621210 or visit the website at <www.jrorangebowl.org>.
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Teachers, students preparing for annual Fairchild Challenge
Some 300 middle and high school teachers from Miami area public and private schools attended the Fairchild Challenge Teacher Information Brunch on Aug. 25 at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables. Pictured are members of the Botanical Band composed of the Fairchild Challenge staff for high school students (l-r): Sarah Vatland, Juan Rivera, Barbara Martinez and Thad Foote. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
BY JEANNE A. BECKER
Now celebrating its 11th anniversary, more than 250 schools and 120,000 students and teachers participate in the Fairchild Challenge in Miami-Dade and Broward counties including public and private schools and community organizations. The program is designed to engage thousands of young people and by extension, their teachers, parents and friends.
A new challenge for this school year’s high school students in the Performance category is Botanical Band. Students will choose a culture from anywhere in the world and create botanical instruments and perform a piece of music representative of that culture. Middle school students will be challenged with creating green cuisine cooking for the first time, specifically a low impact after school snack.
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City selected among ‘100 Best Communities for Young People’ BY ROSIE TOBALINA
cialized classrooms, and more. The city’s Parks and Recreation Youth The City of Coral Gables is among the Advisory Board offers young volunteer 2012 winners of the “100 Best members, who are appointed by the city Communities for Young People,” present- commission, an opportunity to meet on a ed by America’s Promise Alliance and monthly basis and get involved on issues of ING. importance related to parks and recreation Coral Gables was selected for demonstrat- programs and services. ing a lasting commitment The Youth Resource to youth development Unit of the Coral Gables Among the programs through educational iniPolice Department’s tiatives, civic engageCriminal Investigations assisting young people in ment, and recreational Division patrols school programs. The national Coral Gables is the compact campuses, investigates competition is part of the youth-related criminal agreement the city currently Grad Nation campaign, a cases, holds special large and growing moveevents and provides varhas with the Miami-Dade ment of dedicated indiious camps during County School Board which viduals, organizations school break. and communities workAn additional resource has improved overall ing together to end the from the Police dropout crisis. academic performance, Department is the Youth Among the programs Director’s Council, a increased school resources assisting young people in leadership and communiCoral Gables is the comty service program for and expanded community pact agreement the city ages 12-18 who receive involvement. currently has with the training on leadership, Miami-Dade County citizenship, public speakSchool Board which has ing, financial responsibilimproved overall academic performance, ity, and character building. Last year, memincreased school resources and expanded bers of the council volunteered more than community involvement. As a result of this 1,300 hours of community service. agreement, all Coral Gables schools have a Also making youth a priority is the Coral grade B or higher, and a new International Gables Police Athletic League (PAL), a Studies Preparatory Academy (ISPA) and non-profit recreational league that encourCoral Gables K-8 Center have been estab- ages health and fitness, instills sportsmanlished. ship, and helps reduce and eliminate subThe War Memorial Youth Center also stance abuse and juvenile delinquency. provides a wide range of programs, activiIn its sixth year, the competition received ties, camps and special events throughout nominations from more than 320 communithe year for children and young adults. The ties throughout the United States. Other chocenter offers a gymnasium, a fitness center, sen communities in Florida included lighted outdoor basketball courts and roller Greenacres, Miami Lakes, North hockey rink, an auditorium/theater, a Lauderdale, Sarasota County, St. dance/aerobics studio, childcare room, spe- Petersburg, and Tampa/Hillsborough.
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21st Gables Foundation Gala set to honor and entertain BY GLORIA BURNS
Crave Restaurant at the Village of Merrick Park once again hosted the Coral Gables Community Foundation for its recent countdown event to the organization’s 21st anniversary fundraising gala to take place Oct. 13 at the Coral Gables
Country Club. With a “Club Monaco” theme this year’s featured honorees — Steven Krams and Cathy Zuckerman Dee — were among the 60 attending that pre-event party. While Krams, president and executive director of Coral Gables Cinemateque, will receive the foundation’s Culture Award, Dee will accept for her late husband Paul Dee, longtime athletic director and general counsel of the University of Miami. In his address during the kickoff event, Gables Foundation chair William Bonn noted that most of Dee’s clothes had recently been donated to a drive to help Coral Gables Senior High football players dress professionally for school on game days. In addition to Krams and Dee, being honored at the gala will be Dr. Joyce Elam for her contribution to education with 15 years as executive dean of the FIU School of Business; philanthropist Robert Fewell ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cathy Zuckerman-Dee (left) is pictured with Andria Hanley at countdown event to Coral Gables Community Foundation’s 21st annual fundraising gala at Crave. (Photos by Betty Alvarez)
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receiving the Willy Bermello Award, and former Gables City Commissioner Chip Withers who was the visionary instrumental in the creation of the Coral Gables Mueum. Guests will enjoy an open bar sponsored by Bacardi USA, hors d’oeuvres, dinner,
dancing and lots of casino-style activities. Individual tickets start at $150 per person. For reservations or more information, call the Coral Gables Community Foundation at 305-446-9670 or send email to <info@gablesfoundation.org>.
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Bike Action Committee creates campaign to promote safety BY RAQUEL GARCIA
Richard A. Cahlin will not tell you he is “over the hill,” but he will say that as he approaches that proverbial hill, he figured it would be easier on his physique to get there on a bike rather than by running. Today the retired distance runner and CPA — who averages about 75 to 80 miles weekly on his road bike — also chairs the City of Miami Bike Action Committee private/public partnership. The group currently is selling biking jerseys and shorts designed with the Coral Gables city seal in order to promote bike safety and fund bicycle racks in the City Beautiful. “About three years ago a group of us started to get together once a month to promote bike safety and awareness,” Cahlin said. “It’s like school lunches, no one is against bike safety but as an initiative it can be a very difficult task.” The group of city employees and avid bikers decided a light-hearted way to push for the cause would be to sell biking gear and use the proceeds to enhance bike safety in the sponsoring municipality. According to Trenda Mcpherson, State
Selling Coral Gables biking gear to benefit bike safety initiatives Miami Bike Action Committee members pictured are (l-r) Robert Ruano, Collin Worth, Alison Cahlin, Richard A. Cahlin, Brittany Cahlin, and Elana Perdeck. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Bicycle Safety Program manager with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), biking fatalities in Florida have gone down from a high of 126 in 2008 to 83 in 2010 (most recent available numbers). In Miami-Dade County there were 527 bicyclists injured and seven killed in traffic accidents in 2010 according to figures from David Henderson, Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator with the Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Office. The City of Miami sponsored the first Bike Action Committee campaign where 100 biking outfits were sold with the city seal and the proceeds went to support the mountain biking trail on Virginia Key. The spandex-style outfits are made locally by
Veloce Speedwear and range in cost from $75 to $200. Company logos are placed on the outfit as they would appear on a racecar driver’s uniform and logo placement cost varies depending on donation. Cahlin recently made a presentation to the Village of Pinecrest and was approved so he will be starting a campaign there soon. The presentation to South Miami also met with approval from commissioners, but the initiative has been stalled due to an insistence by city attorney Thomas Pepe that the outfits be insured. “South Miami approved us but they are quite a dysfunctional group,” Cahlin said. “The city attorney said we needed insurance for the clothing and would not grant final approval without it, but I couldn’t find an insurance company to take me seriously about that request.” FDOT’s “Alert Today Alive Tomorrow” pilot program conducted a one month analysis of pedestrian and biker safety in Miami-Dade County. From a survey of 4,084 individuals, it determined that 85 percent of bicyclists are male, 86.5 percent do not wear helmets, 90 percent did not use lights at night (a statutory requirement) and only 22.5 percent were riding correctly against traffic. They also found that 44.5 percent of motorists in Dade County do not yield to pedestrians or bicyclists. Cahlin has traveled the country on biking adventures to Maine, California, Vermont, but says the best riding is right here in South Florida. “Key Biscayne is one of the most beautiful rides, across the bridge with water on both sides; it doesn’t get much better than that. We have the most beautiful weather year round to take advantage of cycling, and make it safe.” To find out more about the City of Miami Bike Action Committee, contact bicycle coordinator Collin Worth at 305-416-1022 or email <cworth@miamigov.com>.
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Annual Wine On Harvest Moon at Deering Estate has French flavor BY SHEILA STIEGLITZ
The much-anticipated 11th annual Wine On Harvest Moon celebration presented by South BMW is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27, and showcases the “fine wines, fine food and fine art of France.” Samples of French-inspired cuisine, wine tastings from the region’s distinctive vineyards, Moulin Rouge-style entertainment and an art exhibition are all part of the Deering Estate Foundation’s signature fundraising event. Throughout the evening guests are invited to roam the property and explore the historic buildings — Charles Deering’s Stone House and the Richmond Cottage — under the glow of the Harvest Moon that illuminates the lush lawn and waters of Biscayne Bay. Wine tastings presented by Vintage
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Liquor and Wine Bar are certain to confirm France’s long-established reputation as one of the world’s most acclaimed wine regions. “French wines are Old World wines,” explained Harry Radcliff, Vintage Liquor buyer and store manager. “France, Italy and Spain have produced wines for hundreds of years, unlike the newcomers like the United States, South America and Australia.” At the event, Radcliff shares his expertise as guests sample wines from the different French regions. “I will be bringing wines from Bordeaux, Cote De Rhone, Burgundy and Languedoc,” he said. “Two of the wines for tasting are the 2010 Haut red wine from Chateau Puech in Languedoc, and the Graves white wines from the Thomas Barton Winery in Bordeaux.” Top area chefs, restaurants and caterers host tasting stations around the estate that highlight French cuisine. Some of the participants include Master Chef Franck Garanger, of Oceania’s 5-Star Cruise Line, and Maxel Hardy, personal chef to NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire. Restaurants being featured are George’s in South Miami, Tuyo and Miami Culinary Institute, La Gloutonnerie, Oceanaire, Smith and Wollensky, Truluck’s, Fabien’s Bistro, Red Fish Grill and the Crepe Maker. Creative Tastes and Thierry’s Catering companies join them. The pastry chefs at Whole Foods Market Coral Gables are planning a sumptuous buffet of éclairs, tarts and other distinctively French desserts. “This will be our sixth year as presenting sponsor of Wine On Harvest Moon, a signature event that we have all come to enjoy and eagerly anticipate with its changing themes each year,” said Joe Canaves, general manager of South BMW. “At South BMW we recognize the Deering Estate at Cutler as a focal point for historic preservation in our South Dade community and value its service as a center for cultural arts
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and environmental education. “Serving as presenting sponsor of this fundraising event provides us with a fun and exciting way to do our part as a community stakeholder to support the Foundation’s efforts to provide the necessary resources to preserve and protect it.” The evening also celebrates the preview of the Deering Estate at Cutler’s fall invitational art exhibit, “From Cutler to Paris.” The exhibit is in partnership with the Bakehouse Arts Complex and represents a collaboration of work that draws contemporary associations with art movements that took place from 1922 to 1927 in France and the United States. Participating Bakehouse artists include: Juan Carlos Arana, Jennifer Basile, Christian Bernard, Alain Castoriano, Andrea Favelli (Sílice), Michael Gellatly, Patricia Schnall Gutierrez and Gerry Stecca. The French Consulate, the FrenchAmerican Chamber of Commerce and sev-
eral participating French Spice restaurants are helping to create an authentic French experience. Together with their help and the support of other lead sponsors that include Oceania Cruises, Coconut Grove Bank, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, and Preferred Care Partners, Wine On Harvest Moon is an evening certain to be filled with the flavors, sights and sounds of France. Tickets for Wine on Harvest Moon are $125, and $100 for foundation members and members of the French-American Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds benefit the Deering Estate Foundation whose mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the Deering Estate at Cutler for this and future generations. For tickets and information call 305235-1668, ext. 263, or log on to <www.deeringestate.org>. The Deering Estate at Cutler is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Palmetto Bay.
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10 new iPads donated to Miami Children’s Hospital BY JENNIFER CAMINAS
Children recovering from various operations and treatments at Miami Children’s Hospital now can spend their time playing games, watching movies or listening to lullabies on new iPads, thanks to an anonymous donor. Dr. Chad Perlyn, plastic surgeon at MCH and co-chair of the Miami Children’s Young Ambassadors, a group of young leaders that enact change for the betterment of children, was speaking during a Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation fundraising meeting on
how powerful the effects of technology can be for children in recovery. Within a matter of weeks of the July meeting, 10 new iPads arrived at MCH. “When children are recovering from surgery, they are often confused and disoriented, so medications are often administered to promote relaxation. This can make the recovery process longer,” Dr. Perlyn said. “Caregivers in the post-surgical units are experts in the art of pain relief and creative distraction of patients. The iPads have proven to be an irresistible tool and great
Pictured (l-r) are Rosemary Brakmanis, RN; patient Justin Morales, and Jennifer Barsallo, Care Assistant.
Patient Jonatan Issac checks out the iPad with Dr. Chad Perlyn.
patient satisfier,” he added. The devices are not only popular among patients in recovery, physicians and nurses at MCH also believe that these electronic devices enable patients to take their minds off of their illnesses enough to minimize the use of pain medication. Parents and families usually find their loved ones smiling with the iPads in the recovery room. “The use of electronics has taught nurses that there is more than one way to help a patient,” said Ana Bonet, clinical educator at MCH. “Technology helps us think outside
the box in terms of pain management and allows us to visit other strategies in pain reduction.” Whether the patient is a young toddler or even a teenager, the iPads offer age-appropriate entertainment for all types of patients. As soon as the iPads were put to use, the difference was as night and day. Dr. Perlyn said. “There is no question that our recovery room is now a much warmer and more comforting environment for the patients. It was a nice way for the Young Ambassadors to give back to the hospital.”
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University of Miami School of Law student interns at White House BY CATHARINE SKIPP
University of Miami School of Law student Paul J. Agbeyegbe recently concluded a summer internship at the White House. While his primary role as a White House Intern in the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs was assisting staff members to prepare for meetings with various constituent groups, his highest honor was helping with tours of the East Wing to veterans and other guests. His personal interactions with other White House interns are the ones he will treasure forever. “Being a White House intern was an honor,” Agbeyegbe said. “You never know who you’re going to run into. I just tried to make sure I wore a nice suit and smiled each and every day, while being prepared to assist staff members with the countless assignments going on at any given time.” As a junior at UM, Agbeyegbe took UM president Donna E. Shalala’s class, “U.S. Health Care Crisis: The Politics of Healthcare Reform.” He excelled in the course and kept in touch with Shalala. The 26-year-old second-year law student was encouraged to apply for the internship by Shalala. “Paul has had the opportunity of a lifetime,” Shalala said. “He will be a better citizen because of his experiences at the White House.” Also urging him on was his mentor for nearly 10 years, Marilyn Holifield, Esq., a member of the UM Board of Trustees. Agbeyegbe grew up in Miami Gardens with his twin brother, Peter, and siblings, Celia and Joseph. Celia is completing her master’s degree in International Administration at UM and Peter is a student at FIU after serving in the Florida Army National Guard as a saxophone player for the Army Band. During his enlistment, brother Peter deployed as a team leader with an infantry unit to Kuwait, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Joseph is studying music at Miami Dade College. Agbeyegbe enlisted in the Florida Army National Guard at the age of 17, while still in high school, participating in Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) and was the program’s commander his senior year. His favorite television program at the time was JAG so he enlisted in the Army as a paralegal, with the goal of completing law school and being an attorney in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. His permanent unit was stationed in Homestead with the 50th Area Support Group and where he won the 2006 Soldier of the Year award. In 2005, Agbeyegbe was sent to help Key West residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma and volunteered to go out on convoys to neighborhoods to distribute food, water and supplies. He was awarded the Florida Commendation Medal after that mission.
Paul J. Agbeyegbe is pictured on the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo Courtesy Paul J. Agbeyegbe) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
He was later transferred to the 927th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, out of Starke, for a one-year deployment to Iraq. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his service in Iraq. After returning from service, he came to UM to complete his undergraduate studies and graduated in 2011 with a double major in Political Science and African Studies before starting at Miami Law. At the same time, he completed his enlistment in the Florida Army National Guard with an honorable discharge and the rank of sergeant. “I have had the privilege of teaching and mentoring Paul Agbeyegbe and know him to be committed to service, whether in the military, his other professional choices, or his personal life,” said Zanita E. Fenton, Professor of Law. “I’m certain that his experiences at the White House only add to the determination already innate in his character.” Agbeyegbe is a member of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) and the Race and Social Justice Law Review. He is pursuing a JD/MBA degree and was a member of the James Weldon Johnson program in the summer of 2011. “My time at the White House has transformed my life in that I now want to dedicate my life to public service,” Agbeyegbe said. “I have first-hand knowledge of the incredible sacrifice those in public service make every day and the profound influence they have over millions of American lives.”
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the future needs of Miami-Dade County. The legislation will include specific administrative changes, such as: renegotiating the Beacon Council’s agreement with the Board of County Commissioners — which has not been revised in 25 years; reviewing the Council’s Board of Directors membership and nomination process; aligning the Beacon Council staff compensation and benefits policies consistent with organizations of the like across the nation; implementing a line-item administrative/operating budget which will require reporting to the Board of County Commissioners on a yearly basis, and other policies that will help improve the transparency and accountability of this respected organization which plays an vital role in Miami-Dade County. My legislation seeks to renew our focus on incentivizing economic development and much-needed job creation in MiamiDade County, as well as attracting new businesses to our area while ensuring the integrity of taxpayer dollars. Finally, the legislation seeks to encourage my tradition of working together with the numerous economic organizations in South Dade and the neighboring communities. We must take a holistic approach when creating an environment where businesses can thrive and our residents can benefit through job creation and economic revitalization. Sincerely, Lynda Bell County Commissioner, District 8
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Continued from page 1 all while at work. All of this verbal vomit is sending HR Managers and their teams back to the seminar room to counteract tales of drunken exploits, external job searches and intricate medical procedures. When did these topics become acceptable again - conversations of an intimate, personal nature as told around the water cooler, in the break room or even in the bossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; office? When did we return to the workplace culture of leaving nothing to the imagination. Is nothing sacred anymore? Sure, I like to listen to the latest gossip and gab each morning, or read an inappropriate chain email sent en masse when it pops into my inbox, even if the topic can be a bit blue. But, when the convo steers away from the unattributed, general story to the specific and detailed, well, even I can get a little red in the face. Yes, even I still blush. Remember the phrase - Too Much Information! (said in a shrill voice, hand erect, placed directly in your face?). Well, that was the old standard red flag and oversharing is the newer 2.0 version. Yes, we want everyone to feel comfortable in the work setting, even if that means sharing interesting tid-bits about your weekend. We want everyone to feel special and welcome and loved. This builds rapport and camaraderie among the team, wrapped in the coziness of an open and accepting office culture. But, when this exchange becomes an episode of the HBO series â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girlsâ&#x20AC;? or the next sequel in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hangoverâ&#x20AC;? series, well, it may be time to remember that this is the workplace and professionalism is the expected order of the day. Much of the over-sharing can be attributed to the current generation of younger professionals who are often reared in a world of instantaneous feedback and boundless topics of candid conversation.
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Coral Gables celebrates 87th Anniversary with ‘One To Grow On’ Theme! BY JOSHUA JONES, CGCC The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 87th Anniversary on Thursday, October 25th, 2012. Created and incorporated by the legendary George Merrick, our Chamber has always had a fundamental vision for developing business and building community. To celebrate this milestone achievement for our Chamber, we have created a one-of-a-kind event that takes place on one single day only in our community – Thursday, October 25th. This birthday event is called One To
Grow On, as it points to our future. Teams of volunteer leaders will fan out across the Coral Gables business community to visit with members and nonmembers of our Chamber, one-one-one, face-to-face, directly in their place of business. Our Chamber, our members and our community have a long, rich history that is worth sharing and we have a viable, positive plan for our business community in the City Beautiful. We are extremely proud of the companies we keep in our Chamber and on the occasion of our birthday, we celebrate this achievement…with One To Grow On!
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Coral Gables Chamber Leads Off with Octoberfest of Events BY JOSHUA JONES, CGCC During the second week of October, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will present Chamber members and locals with two great events. On Thursday, October 11, our Chamber will celebrate the richly diverse arts and culture community in Coral Gables with our annual Arts On Aragon Avenue. Known as the arts epicenter of The City Beautiful, Aragon Avenue boasts such important cultural icons as the Coral Gables Art Cinema, Books & Books and the Coral Gables Museum. A progressive event, the first stop will be at Books & Books at 265 Aragaon Avenue with the second stop at the Coral Gables Museum at 285 Aragon Avenue. This event, sponsored by Gibraltar
Bank & Trust, will conclude at our new Museum, featuring its latest exhibition, Design for a Living World, presented by The Nature Conservancy. The evening will begin at 5:30pm until 8pm and include a leisurely stroll along Aragon Avenue. The cost for this event is $20 for Chamber Members, $30 for Future Members & Guests. For more information and to register for Arts On Aragon, please visit www.coralgableschamber.org. ****** On Friday, October 12, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce (CGCC), in conjunction with the Miami Association of Realtors (MAR), and in partnership with Miami Today, will once again host a residential real estate panel discussion. This panel will provide a platform for business leaders to discuss
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the state of the residential real estate market in our South Florida region. This year, the focus of the luncheon program will be on the latest trends in the market, including lending, cash as king, inventory, international investors, pricing and how the current economic climate will affect the market in 2013. In its fifth year, this luncheon is presented in partnership with Miami Today and the Miami Association of Realtors, the largest real estate association in the
world. This luncheon is sponsored by Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell Realtors. The cost of this event is $40 for Chamber and MAR members with registration before October 5; $45 for Chamber and MAR members with registration after October 5; $50 Future Members & Guests and $500 for a VIP Table of 10. For more information and registration on Residential Real Estate Luncheon, please visit www.coralgableschamber.org.
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CHAMBER EVENT PHOTOS Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business Network Luncheon - September 18, 2012
Pilar Araroz, Smiles & Sonrisas; Eshan Ansari, GameTime; Christine Perez, Intermedia Touch.
Barbara Norland, Junior Orange Bowl; Chair Darla Thompson, Cherry Bekaert & Holland; Chamber President & CEO Mark A, Trowbridge; Alina Sanchez, U.S. Century Bank; Jorge Diaz, Terremark; Victoria Nur-Valdes, Bacardi USA; Cristina Gomez-Pina, Baptist Health South Florida, Georgina Agua Wolf, 1st United Bank and Alberto Padron, Zubi Advertising.
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CHAMBER EVENT PHOTOS Good Morning Coral Gables - September 20, 2012
Judge-Elect Michelle Alvarez-Barakat swears in the 2012-2013 Board of Directors.
Mayor Jim Cason delivers his annual State of the City Beautiful Address during Good Morning Coral Gables.
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State Constitutional Amendments topic of club’s meeting, Oct. 10 BY KATHRYN SHEPARD
The New Neighbors Club of South Dade will have Maribel Balbin, president of the League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade, as its guest speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 10. She will discuss the 11 amendments to the Florida Constitution that will be on the ballot in November. Balbin has been a member of the League for more than 20 years, serving in different capacities on the board. She currently serves on several boards including Miami-Dade College School of Continuing Education and Professional Development Advisory Board and has served in the Community Relations and Art in Public Places boards.
Balbin is a former chair of the MiamiDade County Commission for Women. She has been recognized for her community service with the Women of Impact Award from the Women’s History Coalition and is a 2005 honoree of In the Company of Women. Professionally she is a program manager in the Office of Sustainability of Miami-Dade County. The luncheon and program take place at the Coral Gables Country Club, 997 N. Greenway Dr. Social time begins at 11 a.m. followed by the luncheon and program. Cost of this event is $25 and reservations are required. Deadline for reservations is 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4. Contact Rita Casagrande at 305-595-0213 or send email to <ritafosse@yahoo.com> to make your reservation.
Center for Independent Living now seeking volunteer tutors BY ROBERT HAMILTON
The Center for Independent Living of South Florida is seeking volunteer tutors for its tutoring program. The program provides supports to young adults with disabilities who are enrolled in Special Diploma programs or GED programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The volunteer must have a college degree and be able to pass a teacher background check. Background screening fees would be reimbursed by the center. The center also will reimburse mileage expenses to and from the schools. The three tutor-
ing locations are Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center, Miami Lakes Educational Center, and Robert Morgan Educational Center. The survival of the tutoring program is critical to insure that these young people with disabilities obtain the academic support needed for them to graduate with a diploma and transition into the workplace. Interested individuals should forward their resume to the attention of Kelly Greene, executive director, by email at <Kelly@Soflacil.org> or send fax to 305751-8944.
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Christina Gonzalez to launch her latest novel at Books and Books BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
What do you do when your first book is a tremendous success and has eight hardcover printings before going to paperback? If you are Christina Gonzalez, the Coral Gables author whose first book, The Red Umbrella, created a huge buzz even before it came out, you follow it up with another historical novel, but this one set at the start of World War II. The Red Umbrella became required reading in many schools across the nation and was a required read at Florida International University last year. It is on the state reading lists for Nebraska and Oregon and is featured in Scholastic Book Fairs. Her new book, A Thunderous Whisper, comes out Oct. 9 and she will have a book release party on Oct. 13, 5 p.m., at Books and Books in Coral Gables. A Thunderous Whisper already has received several very good reviews from Kirkus and Voya. In fact, one review said that readers who liked The Book Thief will like A Thunderous Whisper. A Thunderous Whisper is set in Guernica, in the Basque region of Spain. It is the story of Ani, a young girl whose father is off fighting in Spain’s Civil War.
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Ani becomes part of a spy network, helping deliver messages to the underground resistance until her market town is bombed by the Nazis. Gonzalez said she was inspired to write the Christina Gonzalez story by Pablo ––––––––––––– Picasso’s painting, Guernica. Initially, she didn’t know the history of the town, but the more she learned about it, the more it intrigued her. “It was the precursor to blitzkrieg,” she said. Another reason the story called to her is because the Basque sent more than 3,400 of their children to England to keep them safe. “That same idea of children being sent away struck a familiar chord,” she said. “The ship all these children get placed on is the SS Havana. That’s where it all began.” It struck a chord because The Red Umbrella is about two Cuban children who are sent to the U.S. during Operation
Pedro Pan. The operation was set up by the Catholic Church to find foster homes for Cuban children whose families sent them to the U.S. because of a fear that that Castro would take their children away. While Gonzalez lives in Coral Gables, she wrote much of the book at the Starbucks in Palmetto Bay on Old Cutler Road. She worked there with Danielle Joseph, a young adult writer. When she is not writing or taking care of her family, Gonzalez likely is making school visits. She often travels to talk at schools or to speak at conferences. She also does Skype school visits because they are cheaper for schools to schedule. Publisher Random House has developed a teacher’s guide for A Thunderous Whisper and is sending Gonzalez to speak at a number of events around the country. Her event at Books and Books is expected to be well attended as her first book launch party drew hundreds and almost 400 books were sold. “It’s starting to look that way,” she said. “There was a quick response on Facebook and a lot of the people who came last time that are not on Facebook tell me they are coming. It’s going to be a huge crowd.” For more information on the book signing, go to <www.BooksandBooks.com>.
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Author learns life’s lessons from books he shared with his mom BY JOSHUA LAMOREY
When Mary Anne Schwalbe returned from Afghanistan in 2007 feeling unwell, doctors suspected it was a rare type of hepatitis — for a woman who worked with refugees in places such as Rwanda and Darfur, it seemed a reasonable diagnosis. But when she was diagnosed with a fatal form of pancreatic cancer, Will Schwalbe and his mother faced the certainty of her death. Waiting for chemotherapy one day, Will decided to ask his mom what he always asked her: What have you been reading? So begins The End Of Your Life Book Club (Knopf, 10/2). Over the next two years, Mary Anne and Will began a book club that brought them together as her life came to an end. Will Schwalbe –––––––––––––– Through discussions about books by authors from Stieg Larsson and P.G. Wodehouse to T.S. Eliot and Khaled Hosseini, Will realized that their book club “wasn’t about death. It was about life — the life lessons I learned from Mom, and the life lessons we learned from the books we read.” As their list jumps from classic to popular and poetry to mysteries, the issues they discuss include questions of faith and courage as well as how Mary Anne would like the family thank yous after her death to look (and what color ink to use on them). The End Of Your Life Book Club ultimately leads Mary Anne to her last act — securing funding for a library for women in Afghanistan, which is today nearing completion in Kabul.
As Will writes, reading isn’t the opposite of doing; it’s the opposite of dying. The End Of Your Life Book Club “illustrates the power of the written word to expand our knowledge of ourselves and others” writes Publishers Weekly in a starred review. Schwalbe has worked in publishing (most recently as senior vice president and editor in chief of Hyperion Books); digital media, as the founder and CEO of Cookstr.com, and as a journalist, writing for various publications including The New York Times and the South China Morning Post. He is on the boards of Yale University Press and the Kingsborough Community College Foundation. He is the coauthor, with David Shipley, of Send: Why People Email So Badly and How to Do It Better. Will Schwalbe will be speaking and signing books on Friday, Oct. 12, 8 p.m., at Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave. in Coral Gables.
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24-hour Mega Pet Adoption Event set for Tropical Park BY ALICE FISHER
It’s really big; it’s humongous; it’s colossal; it’s immense — and it’s every animal lover’s fantasy come true. Miami’s Mega Pet Adoption Event, sponsored by PetSmart Charities, will take place from Friday, Oct. 26, at 11:59 p.m., until Saturday night, Oct. 27, at 11:59 p.m. — without stopping — and will have more than 800 homeless animals eager to find a forever home. The marathon adoption of puppies and kitties will kickoff the festivities at midnight and then continue with the older animals for the rest of the 24-hour event. Who will you take home? The Humane Society of Greater Miami, Miami-Dade Animal Services, and The Cat Network, together with rescue groups from all over South Florida, will host the event at the covered Equestrian Center in Tropical Park, 7900 Bird Rd. in Kendall. This is a family affair with an entire Kid’s Festival, presented by the ASPCA, complete with rides and fun games for children of all ages.
There will be entertainment and refreshments offered by a variety of vendors and performers including Ballet Dance Exchange, Belly Motions Inc., Blood Centers of Florida, Canine Counselors, Carioca Capoeira Miami, DJ Uneeq, Doggie Bag Café Chefs, Dogzy Collars, Alex Murga & Ezpinaz, Game Time, Glamour by J’s, Gourmet Truck Expo, Grove Naturals, Hurricane Jumpers, Ice Cream Time, Live! Modern School of Music, Maria Verdeja School of Arts, Mary Lundberg Art, Natalia Dance Show-Cabaret, PetSmart, Yomo Essentials, and more. Admission to the park is free and complimentary parking is available in the park. “Our goal this year is to find homes for at least 600 deserving cats and dogs,” said Donna Tallon, executive director of the Humane Society of Greater Miami. “With the communities’ help, I am confident that we can do it!” For more information call Dani at 305749-1825, or send email to <dani@humanesocietymiami.org>.
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Original Lots of Lox’s friendly service earns repeat business BY NANCY EAGLETON
For 34 years the Original Lots of Lox Deli located in Palmetto Bay has been serving Miami residents homemade comfort foods that satisfy the tummy and soothe the soul. The wholesome meals are not the only reason locals keep coming back to the family-owned deli — it’s the warm and friendly service. Several members of the popular deli’s wait staff have been with the restaurant for more than 20 years. They know everyone who comes in and if you’re new to Lots of Lox, you’ll be initiated into the family on your first visit and welcomed home on your second. “Our staff is the heart of the restaurant,” said co-owner Nick Poulos. “It may sound cliché, but we are the ‘Cheers’ of restaurants — the place where everyone knows your name. We have many customers who come in twice a day. As soon as they sit down, their favorite drink is on the table.” Poulos owns Lots of Lox with brother Steve Poulos and cousin Jimmy Poulos. The restaurant’s walls are lined with photos that document the family’s three-generation history in the restaurant business in Miami. “My grandparents were risk takers who sacrificed a lot to live the ‘American dream,’” Poulos said. This generation of Poulos men is passionate about this business. One of the owners always is in the deli to ensure patrons are enjoying a dining experience “second to none.” With phrases like “the customer is always right” and “we’re only as good as our last meal” as their mantra, the Lots of Lox team is destined to be cooking up homemade favorites for another 30 years. Breakfast time is busy at Lots of Lox, but the 10-minute wait is always worth it. Begin your day with the Breakfast Special, available Monday through Friday, 7-11 a.m. Enjoy two eggs served any style with
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your choice of grits, home fries, toast or bagel and coffee or tea for $6.45. All breakfast favorites, including Eggs Benedict, omelets, pancakes and waffles are served all day. Lots of Lox lunch specials start at $8.45. The choices are endless and the portions are generous. You could visit the deli every day for a month and never have the same lunch twice. Design your own sandwich or wrap, or choose your favorite New York delistyle specialty sandwich, including the famous Corned Beef Reuben and Pastrami Rachel — both customer favorites. If you’re in the mood for something from the grill, choose a burger or chicken or fish sandwich. Hearty salads and garden fresh soups also are on the vast menu.
Turkey with all the fixins’ is a favorite meal that’s not just for the holidays anymore. The oven-roasted turkey breast is served every evening at Lots of Lox, along with numerous homemade dinner choices that start at $11.95. Comfort foods like homemade meatloaf and old-fashioned pot roast served with mashed potatoes will make you feel right at home. “Our stuffed cabbage is another customer favorite. It’s made from scratch and it’s the real deal,” Poulos said. “Our traditional homemade foods are prepared daily on our premises by our dedicated staff. It’s time consuming to make things from scratch, but our customers recognize the difference.” The catering service offered by the Lots of Lox team brings comfort food favorites from its kitchen to yours for special events such as birthdays, anniversaries and bar/bat mitzvahs, and holidays such as Passover, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. The Original Lots of Lox Deli is open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., and is located at 14995 S. Dixie Hwy. For more information, call 305-2522010 or visit online at <www.OriginalLotsofLox.com>.
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The Deering Estate to present ‘Living Artist Concert Series’ BY LEE STEPHENS
For music enthusiasts, the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble presents superb concerts intimately set in the historic Stone House Ballroom. Internationally acclaimed musicians collaborate with world-renowned guest composers, artists, and talented youth performers as part of the Deering Estate at Cutler’s “Living Artist Concert Series.” The 2012-13 Living Artist Concert Series begins on Friday, Oct. 19, with “The Circle” featuring a world premier by Composer-in-Residence Jurai Kojs, along with works by Janácek, Hummel, and Dvorák. 2012-13 “Living Artist Concert Series” season schedule: Friday, Oct. 19, “The Circle;” Sunday, Nov. 18, “Solar Winds;” Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, “Temperate Zones;” Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, “Dreams of Biscayne Bay;”
Friday, Mar. 22, 2013, “Women of Note,” and Sunday, Apr. 21, 2013, “Glades.” All concerts begin at 7:15 p.m. with a meet the artist reception at 6:30 p.m. Season subscriptions are $120 (includes all six Living Artist concerts and two piano concerts); adult tickets are $25 per concert and student tickets are $12 per concert (grades K-12 with student ID). Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668, ext. 233. The Deering Estate at Cutler, a MiamiDade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Palmetto Bay. This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. For more information on the Deering Estate’s educational and cultural programs, visit online at <www.deeringestate.org>.
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Miami-Dade politicians and their politically connected friends are at it again. They have collected BILLIONS of our tax dollars to run Jackson Memorial Hospital. Carlos Migoya, Jackson’s millionaire banker CEO who earns $800,000 a year, wants to sell off the Emergency Room and Rape Treatment Center to the highest bidder. That’s right, he wants to sell off the very heart of our public hospital, the people’s hospital.
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Scary Spooktober coming to Zoo Miami, Oct. 17-31 BY CINDY CASTELBLANCO
Enjoy a host of Halloween festivities, Oct. 17-31, during Spooktober at Zoo Miami presented by Dixie Crystals and Baptist Children’s Diagnostic Center. If you dare, enter Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, a full-scale haunted house at Dr. Wilde’s World from Oct. 17 to 31. If dressing up and partying is your thing, show up to the fourth annual adults-only costume party, The Monster Masquerade presented by Bacardi USA, benefiting the Zoological Society of Florida (ZSF), Oct. 19. The entire family also can enjoy Halloween at the zoo at night during the second Spooky Zoo Nights on Oct. 26 and 27, and during the daytime at the annual Zoo Boo, Oct. 27 and 28. Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, a 7,000-squarefoot haunted house, is guaranteed to send chills up and down your spine when it debuts Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will make your every fear come to life. Roaches take over the kitchen while cats take over the home of a deceased grandma. What will you find when the freezer defrosts — a zookeeper or two perhaps? You will have to come and see for yourself. With an admission cost of $5 per person, this house of chills will remain open through Oct, 31. Parental discretion is advised for young children. Get your Halloween costume ready and come dance the night away at the darkest night spot around town — Zoo Miami. Costumed monsters ages 21 and over are invited to the biggest Halloween party in South Florida, The Monster Masquerade, on Friday, Oct. 19, from 8 p.m. until the stroke of midnight. Come where the wild things are and party in the dark while enjoying premium cocktails courtesy of Bacardi USA, savory treats, music and dancing by The Coast 97.3 FM. At the end of the night, organizers will announce the “Best Costume Contest” that will have you dying for awesome prizes. When night falls and the wild calls, The Monster Masquerade at Zoo Miami will be the only place to be. Your ticket purchase will support the Zoological Society of
Florida in its mission of wildlife education and conservation. Pre-sale tickets to The Monster Masquerade are $65/person. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door for $75/person. Anyone purchasing a ticket before Oct. 5 will be entered into a drawing to win a Family Membership to Zoo Miami. Tickets currently are available at the Zoological Society of Florida, call 305-2555551, and online at <www.zoomiami.org>. Spooky Zoo Nights, an after-hours family event, will take place Oct. 26 and 27 from 7 to 11 p.m. The $10.95/person admission ($9.95 for zoo members) includes entry into Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, spooky tram rides, ghoulish carousel rides, and chilling storytelling. Goodies and roving street theater will add excitement to the pathways. Save money and time by purchasing your tickets during the online pre-sale at <www.zoomiami.org>. Zoo Boo! returns to Zoo Miami Oct. 27 and 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Included with zoo admission, families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts, see the zoo’s wild animals get their Halloween goodies, and more! Music and games with fun prizes will be provided by Radio Disney AM 990 and The Coast 97.3 FM. Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 St. General zoo admission is $15.95 per adult and $11.95 per child (ages 3-12) plus tax. Children under 2, Zoological Society of Florida members, and parking are free. Zoo Boo! is included with paid zoo admission. Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, The Monster Masquerade, and Spooky Zoo Nights have separate admission prices. Zoo Miami’s regular hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; ticket booths close at 4 p.m. For more information, visit <www.zoomiami.org> or call 305-251-0400. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Danny Elfenbein at 305-255-5551 or send email to <dannye@zsf.org>.
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Vampire Circus to unleash a reign of terror in Miami BY JOSE BOZA
Lock your doors, secure your homes, beginning Oct. 18 and continuing until Halloween, Oct. 31, the Vampire Circus will release an army of vampires into Miami and transform Downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park into a haven for the beautiful and seductive creatures of the night. Spectators at the Vampire Circus will witness a world filled with supernatural circus performers, terror and suspense, enchanted magic and comedy that will leave them dying for more and an exotic ambiance of panic and fear that would make Tim Burton proud. The Vampire Circus is a phenomenal night of live entertainment, based on the multidisciplinary skills of 30 world-class artists showcasing theater, dance and gymnastics. All of which push the physical boundaries of human performances and leave the audiences amazed and astounded. The cast is an eclectic mix of professional entertainers featuring the cream of the crop that includes the most renowned clown in the world, “Slava the Clown;” magicians trained from the original folklore; world champion acrobats and gymnasts recruited from the top acrobatic clubs across the globe who have achieved Guinness Book of Records fame.
“The Vampire Circus will? take audiences into a journey of immersive experience, where it plunges guests into a deep hypnosis state while breaking the fourth wall,” said Javier Francisco Santos, artistic director for the Vampire Circus. “With The Vampire Circus, you are fully integrated into something that is happening in front of you, around you and sometimes inside of you. Come meet the Vampires… we’ll leave the lights off for you.” The show is inspired by the magical and captivating allure of legendary traveling carnivals. Set in Bohemia during the 19th Century, Count Dracula contemplates a plan for world domination, when he decides to open a traveling circus with his gypsy bodyguards. The Vampire Circus is a perfect cover-up to travel unnoticed and unleash Dracula’s world reign of terror and turn all humans into an army of vampires for global dominance. A good nightmare of this kind comes so rarely. The Vampire Circus will bite Miami this Halloween in the heart of the Downtown area where the mysterious Big Top will take haven at Bayfront Park, Oct 18-31. Regular Vamp performance days are Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m. In addition, Saturday shows
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Daughter shares how father’s recovery from stroke inspired With the American Heart Association Heart Walk in a few days on Saturday, Oct. 6, at FIU’s Maidique Campus, Community Newspapers shares part of an essay written by Natalie Perez. Her father, Joe, has survived a stroke against all odds and resumed a normal life as a police officer. Natalie writes:
left side of his body. Doctors said he would not fully recover or be able to return to work. (He was only 39 years old with a wife and three children ages 7, 12 and 16.) For nearly a year, Dad worked hard to be able to get his life back in order and never gave up. It was not easy. In that year of recovery, my father taught me struggles and Joe Perez challenges make you stronger. –––––––––––– Despite the grim prognosis of his BY NATALIE PEREZ doctors, he fought hard and was finally able to A hero can often be defined as a person return to work. Now Dad is better than ever of distinguished courage and ability but and has shown how one can accomplish anythese days your hero or idol usually may thing with effort and hard work. consist of a front man of your favorite band or a celebrity. My hero may not be a well-known person but he is the type of hero not regularly acknowledged. My father is my hero and not only is he my hero he is a police officer. Dad risks his life on a daily basis to make others safe. Six years back my father, Joe, had a stroke that affected the right side of his brain and
The Perez family once again will participate in the American Heart Association Walk on Oct. 6, 7:30 a.m., at FIU’s Maidique Campus and invite all to join this worthy cause. Whether you are paying it forward or paying it back like the Perez family, the 2012 Heart Walk promises to be a fun-filled morning of family fun that all will enjoy.
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Investigate the paranormal at the Deering Estate at Cutler BY JENNIFER TISTHAMMER
In partnership with the League of Paranormal Investigators, the Deering Estate at Cutler offers a variety of Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigations. Hear about the sightings and experiences from the actual paranormal investigations of the Deering Estate at Cutler and see for yourself the evidence recorded on video, photographs, and audio. Events scheduled include: Deering Estate “Spookover,” Friday, Oct. 26; Saturday, Mar. 23, 2013, and Friday, May 17, 2013; 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.; $65 per person. Experience the Deering Estate at Cutler overnight when the lights are out. The League of Paranormal Investigators will take guests on a Paranormal Investigation of the historic houses and main grounds. Equipment used to detect spectral presences — such as pendulums, dowsing rods, EMF meters, voice recorders and cameras are welcome. This is not a sleepover; guests will investigate and participate in activities all night. Dress comfortably. Bring your own flashlight, mosquito repellant and any equipment you wish to use. A light breakfast will be served. Tour may contain mature subject matter. Ghost Tour: “Be Your Own Investigator,” Thursday, Oct. 25; Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, and Thursday, Apr. 18, 2013; 7 to 9 p.m., $25 per person. “Be Your Own Investigator” and become part of the Paranormal Investigative Team to discover evidence and occurrences with the League of Paranormal Investigators. Dress comfortably. Bring your own flashlight, mosquito repellant and any equipment you wish to use. Pendulums, dowsing rods, EMF meters, voice recorders and cameras are welcome! Tour may contain mature subject matter. Ghost Tour: “Voices of the Past,”
Thursday, Oct. 18; Thursday, Nov. 15; Thursday, Dec. 20; Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, and Thursday, Mar. 21, 2013, 7 to 9 p.m., $15 per person. This is a three-part series of tours where each month the focus is on different aspects of the paranormal investigations at the Deering Estate at Cutler. Be sure to experience all three. These are walking tours and, if weather permits, the tours go out on the natural trails. Dress comfortably. Tour may contain mature subject matter. The “Voices of the Past” Ghost Tour on Oct. 18 will focus on Psychic Impressions and Personal Experiences. Guests will learn about the paranormal experiences found on the estate and how they tie into the current history. Rumor mills also will be covered and how such rumors came to be, but are actually untrue. Tour may contain mature subject matter. Tickets can be purchased online for an additional fee or by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668, ext. 233. For private tours or your own overnight paranormal experience, call the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668, ext. 233. The Deering Estate at Cutler, a MiamiDade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. Historic house tours are offered daily at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and a Natural Areas Tour is offered daily at 12:30 p.m. Both the Historic House Tour and the Natural Areas Tour are free with regular admission to the Estate. EcoAdventure Tours also are offered throughout the year for an additional fee. For more information on the Deering Estate’s educational and cultural programs, visit <www.deeringestate.org>.
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Miami’s Grammy-nominated choir begins its season at all-time high BY LEE STEPHENS
As Seraphic Fire begins its 11th season, the professional choral ensemble is riding an all-time high. Against a bleak backdrop of failing arts organizations nationwide, Seraphic Fire is entering the new season with a record number of subscribers, a newly signed record distribution deal, and the optimistic energy of an organization on the rise. Seraphic Fire’s 10th Anniversary season brought with it a series of celebrated achievements — most notably the ensembles two 2012 Grammy nominations, making it the only choir in North and South America to be nominated. With the national spotlight suddenly upon the ensemble, Seraphic Fire went on to close the performance year with more sold-out concerts than ever before. Continuing this meteoric rise, Seraphic Fire is emerging from its highest-grossing summer to date. Additionally, this past August, Seraphic Fire’s independent recording label, Seraphic Fire Media, closed a global distribution deal
with Naxos of America, the nation’s leader in classical music distribution. The deal will grant Seraphic Fire complete artistic control over future projects while placing the ensemble’s albums in brick-and-mortar stores around the world and online across all digital platforms. Seraphic Fire’s 2012-13 season began this past September with a tour across the Midwest. Highly anticipated — and even sold-out — performances to audiences in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania were received eagerly. To open the regular season, Seraphic Fire will present “Simple Gifts,” a celebration of refreshingly simple Americana. The beautifully sincere music of Aaron Copland, declared “the American composer” by the New York Times, and his contemporaries, will be on stunning display as Seraphic Fire departs on an incredible season. The concert, titled “Simple Gifts” will be performed at St. Jude Melkite Church on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m., and at the First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables on Friday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. Tickets and information are available at 305-2859060 or at <www.SeraphicFire.org>.
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Florida Grand Opera names Susan T. Danis as new CEO BY STEFANIE HEW
$47 million for a capital campaign, part of which funded the $20 million renovation The international search is over and of the company’s historic theater. Florida Grand Opera (FGO) has She recently completed a six-year term announced the appointment of Susan T. as a member of the board of trustees of Danis as the company’s new general direc- OPERA America, three of which she tor and CEO. served as treasurer. An established arts What’s more, the selfadvocate and leader proclaimed “opera with a proven track geek” was a driving record of fiscal force behind Sarasota’s growth, Danis is dynamic artistic offerscheduled to take the ing, known internationposition as the compaally for initiatives like ny’s fourth general their American Classics director on Oct. 9. She Series and Verdi Cycle. comes to FGO with Anticipating the more than 20 years of planned retirement of arts administration and Robert M. Heuer, the particular expertise in company’s CEO of 27 the areas of marketing years, and FGO’s board and fundraising. of directors embarked “Susan is a phenomon an international enal choice to lead search for his replaceFGO,” Victor H. ment, forming a search Susan T. Danis Mendelson, president committee headed by –––––––––––––––––––– of FGO’s board of William Hill, FGO’s directors. “She has the unique combination vice president. of being a successful opera producer, man“We set out on a lengthy search to find ager and development expert. We are the ideal candidate, someone who has both ecstatic to have Susan build on FGO’s his- passion for opera and established business tory as Florida’s oldest performing arts success in arts management,” Hill said. company and infuse the company with “We also sought a reliable leader and great productions, ideas and enthusiasm.” ambassador for the company with a true Since 1999, she has served as the execu- sense of community. Susan meets and tive director of Sarasota Opera, and has exceeds all these requirements and is the been instrumental in the company’s contin- perfect choice to lead Florida Grand Opera ued fiscal development. During her tenure, into a new chapter in its history.” the company’s operating budget more than Florida Grand Opera is scheduled to doubled, growing from $3.2 million to begin its 2012-13 season on Nov. 17, with over $8 million. Beating fundraising goals La bohème. Single tickets can be purat every turn, Danis increased individual chased through the FGO Box Office by giving by more than 200 percent in a calling 1-800-741-1010 or online at seven-year period and raised more than <www.fgo.org>.
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FPL CORNER Fight Higher Taxes on Investment Income
By Lew Hay, Executive Chairman of NextEra Energy, Inc. The fiscal cliff is rapidly approaching for America’s seniors and millions of taxpayers across the nation. Congress adjourned [last week] without preventing the multiple tax increases scheduled for January 1, and without ending the uncertainty over fiscal policy that represents unnecessary additional risk for private investment. Unless Congress acts immediately after the November election during a “lame duck” session, the crippling effects of Washington’s procrastination will be felt across our entire economy. Floridians should be especially concerned about one particular tax increase that will fall disproportionately on seniors. Beginning next year, tax rates will soar on investment income from capital gains and dividends. The top tax rate on capital gains will jump from 15 to 23.8 percent and the top rate on dividends will nearly triple from 15 to 43.4 percent. Millions of seniors would feel the pain of these higher rates immediately. Given the low rates on interest-bearing investments such as certificates of deposit, many older investors have turned to dividend-paying stocks to supplement their income. And those dividend distributions have been growing. According to a J.P. Morgan study, total dividend distributions jumped from $340 billion in 2008 to about $680 billion in 2011. Higher tax rates will change the equation for everyone. Dividend-paying companies could reduce the size of their quarterly dividend checks, which would devastate those relying directly on dividend income to help pay their bills. And if major investors shift their portfolios away from dividend-paying companies to assets with lower tax penalties, including those in other nations, every American with a retirement plan or mutual fund invested in U.S. dividend-paying stocks could take a hit as well. Higher taxes on private investment would not only reduce returns for investors, but also make it more difficult for many companies to create jobs and increase the value we deliver to our customers. At NextEra Energy, Inc., under current tax policy, we’ve been able to raise the capital necessary to invest billions of dollars in our infrastructure over the last several years. These investments in infrastructure deliver major benefits for our customers. At Florida Power & Light Company, our investments help keep reliability high and bills low over the long term. At NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, our investments help bring the benefits of renewable energy to customers in more than 20 states. Our company now employs about 10,000 people in Florida alone, and our ability to attract capital by paying dividends to our shareholders has been a major catalyst for our growth. Discouraging investment in dividend-paying companies like NextEra Energy will impact many vital sectors of the economy – such as manufacturing, utilities, and telecommunications – that are creating jobs across the nation. Reducing the capital these sectors can raise in equity markets will force them to increase their debt financing. This, in turn, will lead to an even riskier economy with even more overleveraged companies. The good news is that Congress still has time to act, and we still have the opportunity to make our voices heard. NextEra Energy has joined with other companies across our industry and across the nation to encourage more people to send our leaders a clear message: now is not the time to reduce dividend income through higher taxes and punish Americans who invest in our nation’s future. Everyone who wants to help can join our advocacy campaign, Defend My Dividend at www.DefendMyDividend.org. Together we can stop tax increases on all investors, including millions of seniors, as well as prevent further barriers to job creation and economic growth. Keeping tax rates low will be good for American businesses, good for our economy, and good for all investors.
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University of Miami partners with FDOT for safe-driving campaign BY LEE STEPHENS
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six is partnering with the University of Miami to launch, “Put it Down,” a campaign that educates young adults on the risks of distracted driving. The campaign continues through October. The FDOT is targeting young drivers between ages 16 and 24 by partnering with local area educational institutions including the University of Miami, Florida International University, MiamiDade College, Barry University and Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Several outreach events will take place at local school campuses including a key event at the University of Miami on Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at “The Rock” (near University Center). The UM event will feature the UM Police Department, UM Parking and Transportation, UM Association of Commuter Students, Dori Slosberg Foundation, Verizon Wireless,
Miami Police Department DUI Detail and BAT Mobile, and WalkSafe/BikeSafe. Additionally, the FDOT will be employing social media by conducting a Twitter campaign using the hash tag #PutItDown. The Florida Highway Patrol, MiamiDade Expressway Authority, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, the Dori Slosberg Foundation, Florida’s Community Traffic Safety Teams, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, South Florida Commuter Services, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization and AAA/Traffic Safety Foundation have joined the campaign efforts as well. For more information, contact Carlos Sarmiento, FDOT District Six community traffic safety coordinator, at 305-4705437 or via email at <carlos.sarmiento@dot.state.fl.us>. More information on the national distracted driving campaign can be found online at <http://www.distraction.gov>.
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Hyundai adds LWB model to 2013 Santa Fe CUV lineup Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS Say goodbye to the Hyundai Vera Cruz SUV and hello to an all-new Hyundai Santa Fe CUV in two distinct sizes and purposes. Hyundai recently unveiled the all-new Santa Fe for the automotive media at a gala press conference in the new Montage Resort in upscale Deer Valley, Utah. To say that company brass was glowing with pride about their new baby would be something of an understatement. Big things are expected, and they most likely will be forthcoming. After driving the Santa Fe Sport — that’s the smaller of the two models, the Long Wheelbase (LWB) version was not yet available — I must agree that the Hyundai design team has come up with another winner. The all-new third-generation Santa Fe Sport is a five-passenger crossover vehicle and it’s already available in dealer showrooms.
The longer LWB model has three rows, seats seven and will start hitting showrooms in January. By adding the LWB model to the Santa Fe lineup, there no longer was any need for the slow-selling Vera Cruz, so it got the axe from the Hyundai lineup. No big loss there. The new Santa Fe is designed with Hyundai’s “Fluidic Sculpture” concept to create the illusion of constant motion. Up front, there’s a three-bar hexagonal chrome grille, LED headlight accents, a low stance, rising beltline, roof spoiler and wraparound taillights. Other design elements include body color mirrors, 19-inch wheels and a twin-tip chrome exhaust on Santa Fe Sport 2.0T. Both Santa Fe models are capable crossovers built for today’s on-the-go American family, and they come with flexible seating and cargo space. Both have the same flowing interior look, designed for passenger functionality and comfort, from the heated rear seats and available eightway power driver seat, to a standard 40/20/40 folding rear seat back. Other interior details include an optional panoramic sunroof, which allows more natural light into the cabin, and premium window switch trim.
New Santa Fe Sport has a threebar hexagonal grille, LED headlight accents, a low stance, rising beltline, roof spoiler and wraparound taillights.
The Santa Fe Sport delivers excellent performance and much of that is due to a 266-pound weight reduction from the 2012 model, the result of using a lot of high tensile steel in the construction of the vehicle. There’s also a good choice of power options available. Sport buyers may choose between a fourcylinder 2.4-liter 190 hp Gasoline Direct Engine (GDI) engine (22/33 mpg) or a turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0-liter 264 hp GDI engine. Both engines provide excellent power for city or highway driving and
they can tow up to 3,500 pounds. The LWB Santa Fe is powered by a 3.3-liter V-6 GDI engine. All engines come standard with Hyundai’s six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC. Pricing on the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport starts at $24,450. Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.
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