NOVEMBER 2013
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DBC held Second Annual Legacy Awards Gala BY NELSON PEÑALVER
Chairman Doral Business Council On Saturday, Oct.26, the Doral Business Council held its Second Annual Legacy Awards Gala at the Trump National Doral. The night was filled with excitement and the 320-plus attendees were delighted by a beautiful event to celebrate the legacy created by three amazing individuals in our community: Barbara L. Romani (Citi), Ron Esserman (Esserman Automotive Group), and Joe Roisman (Perry Ellis). It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since our inaugural DBC Legacy Awards Gala. It was our goal to create an award that would honor the inspirational leaders in our community whose hard work and dedication have had a deep effect on those around them. This year’s honorees follow in that tradition and we are proud to honor an inspirational leader, a strong and independent banker and a true pioneer in the automotive industry. The three individuals being honored with Legacy Awards have shown through their hard work and commitment a true dedication to business development, civic involvement, charitable giving and devotion to family. They are in their own way the embodiment of success and the American dream and, for this, we honor them. Without a doubt, the DBC Legacy Awards Gala was a complete success. Not only did we have we a fabulous time but, more importantly, we had the privilege of honoring three outstanding business leaders from our community. Additionally, we enjoyed the company
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Cohen Family Cuts Ribbon at Atlantic Doral Opening
Ribbon-cutting VIPs for Atlantic Doral include (l-r) Randy Weisburd, Howard Cohen, David Halpryn, Alan Cohen, Joseph Roig, Krista Rojas, Lissette Sabatino and Ken Cohen.
BY MEAGAN SEDLACEK
The Atlantic Doral, the city’s newest luxury rental community, held its Grand Opening Oct. 24 in the community’s elegant clubhouse at 10500 N. W. 74 St., a tribute to the Cohen Family, principals of the Atlantic /Pacific Companies. A Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony was hosted by A|P Companies’ Chief Operating Officer, Randy Weisburd, with members of the Cohen family, a four-generation real estate company, collectively snipping the ribbon. Throughout the evening, guests toured apartment homes and viewed community amenities that include a 24hour health and fitness center, showcase cinema, children’s indoor game room, and executive business center with a conference room. The party flowed from inside the clubhouse to the lakeside patio where
guests enjoyed cocktails courtesy of VeeV and Onli beverages which were created by famed Miami mixologist Ben Potts and Joshua Gonzalez at the outdoor Lanai. Local Doral restaurant, Divieto, provided hors d’oeuvres that complemented the drinks and sounds of the party. Alongside the resort-style swimming pool, the Latin jazz band, Electric Piquete, performed a lively set. The evening wound down with desserts from Brownie Points and coffee provided by Nespresso and Aramark. A surprise gift of Atlantic Doral branded ear buds awaited guests in valeted cars and Perry Ellis International offered promo codes to their brand Cubavera. The Atlantic Doral office is open for tours Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To learn more information about the luxury rental community, visit <www.atlanticdoralliving.com>.
Leukemia-Stricken Child Aided by Steede Medical BY ANA MARIA RODRIGUEZ
There’s an old adage that says “You know who your friends are when the chips are down.” This adage holds true, especially for a little girl named Lesly who is a patient of P.A.T.C.H.E.S. in Florida City Lesly was born without sufficient collagen. Instead of her skin stretching, it rips and tears, exposing muscle and tissue — extremely painful and extending to every area of her body. As she grows the condition only worsens. Not covered by Medicaid, required skin dressing lasting a bit less than a month costs over $1,000 per case. Among those Lesly Lesly calls “friends” is Steede Medical <www.steedemedical-.com>), established in 1993. Based in Doral since 2004, founder Louis Steede is no stranger to giving back to those in need. “Over the last 20 years, we have donated pharmacy supplies to organizations such as Miami Mission, American Diabetes Association and many others” said Jorge Pereira, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing for Steede Medical. He told Doral Tribune that he was touched by Lesly’s story and wanted to help in any way that they could. Jorge heard of Lesly’s fragile condition through Marisel Losa, President and CEO, Health Council of South Florida (<www.healthcouncil.org>) also based in Doral. His heart was touched and he did not hesitate to put the wheels in motion to
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