APRIL 5 - 18, 2011
Mayor Don Slesnick our choice for re-election AN EDITORIAL
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n just a few days, voters will have the opportunity to choose from three candidates for Mayor of Coral Gables. The incumbent, Mayor Don Slesnick, an attorney/mediator by profession and Coral Gables resident since 1972, was first elected in 2001 and is now seeking his fifth and final term allowable under the term-limits ordinance. The challengers, both seeking elected office for the first time, are James Cason, a retired diplomat who has resided in Coral Gables since 2008, and Tom Korge, a business attorney and former chair of Coral Gables’ Pension Board, who has resided in the Gables since 1990. With no record of past accomplishments as elected leaders, both Cason and Korge have formed their campaigns largely around negative critiques of the current administration, primarily in the area of financial matters. The primary talking points involve: lowering property taxes, fixing the employee pension system, and ensuring better financial management of the city’s publicprivate partnership at the Biltmore Hotel.
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SLESNICK, page 4
GABLES GREAT
Dennis L. Weiner sworn in as new police chief Pictured is new Coral Gables Police Chief Dennis L. Weiner, accompanied by his wife, Veronica, and daughters, Emily and Rebecca. Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle conducted the Oath of Office ceremony on Mar. 16 at the Coral Gables Police Department. The event was attended by city officials and by many representatives of the law enforcement community.
Joseph W. Briggle
BY MARK TROWBRIDGE
(Photo by Maria Rosa Higgins Fallon)
Briggle active in non-profit, professional associations BY GLORIA BURNS
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ables Great Joseph W. Briggle is not only well respected in his field of dentistry but also has earned the admiration of all who have had the good fortune to work with him in various non-profit and professional associations. Briggle has been president of both the Greater Miami Dental Study Club and
Likes, Pokes & Tweets
Granada Dental Study Group. He currently serve as president of Profit Inc., one of the oldest networking groups in South Florida, for a second time. In addition, Briggle is the vice chair of the City of Coral Gables Board of Adjustment and has been chair and vice chair of the University of Miami/City of Coral Gables Community Relations Committee. He is married to Cathy, another go-getter
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BRIGGLE, page 4
Much of my discussion with our member businesses over the past few months has been on the topic of social media. This integrated communication phenomenon has taken over many of our lives and continues to escalate and deepen its hold every single day. Many are openly intimidated by its power, its stronghold and its growing place in our communication strategy portfolio. They may be confused and concerned, but the answers are right there in front of them… all you need to do is little more than LIKE. Yes, we all understand social media’s ever increasing importance in our society, but few really grasp the role it can play in our businesses, especially in a recovering economy. Sure, we know that we should be on Facebook, create a Linkedin profile, post to YouTube and
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