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Lifting of incorporation barrier spurs new discussion in Kendall BY RICHARD YAGER
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he end of a countywide moratorium on new municipal incorporations has Kendall civic leaders ready to start drawing boundary lines. The Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations (KFHA) began its move even before MiamiDade County commissioners took an 11-0 vote on Apr. 3 lifting a five-year ban that has stymied efforts to incorporate East Kendall and The Falls. “It woke us all up,” declared Michael Rosenberg, president of KFHA, after presiding at a three-hour meeting on Mar. 30 when officials of four recently created municipalities unanimously supported incorporation to improve local services. A three-paragraph resolution by the KFHA Board of Governors was sent to all 13 county commissioners, backing the repeal and encouraging “government leaders to inspire and support the community in decisions of self-determination.” Adding emphasis, the statement asked that commissioners “trust the wisdom, desires, hopes, and dreams of various communities throughout unincorporated Dade and to recognize that the same communities that placed you in power, also have the right to decide their own destinies.” The commission action to end the moratorium lacked participation of an absent chair Joe A. Martinez and didn’t record a –––––––– See
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Committee gets initial look at Busway express lane plan
82-year-old proves you are never too old to help others
BY RICHARD YAGER
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aking a bus to her “job” doesn’t faze this Kendall senior. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, Martha Crespo, 82, leaves her home and walks three blocks to wait for Metrobus No. 71 to take her to a
Publix on Bird Road. After crossing SW 40th Street, she boards a second bus to the downtown Government Center where she walks four blocks to a parking garage at 190 SE Third St.
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M i a m i - D a d e Expressway Authority (MDX) project to install express car toll lanes on the 19.8-mile South Dade Busway got its initial review by a newly named 13-member Community Advisory Committee (CAC) on Apr. 3. Expansion of the existing 100-foot right-of-way was raised during the first CAC meeting at Coral Reef Public Library after MDX consultant Alan Brick-Turin led a nearly one hour review on project procedures and study parameters, opened by Mayra Diaz, MDX planning manager. Private vehicle use, similar to the successful I-95 speed lanes north of downtown Miami, would charge tolls by flexible rates, depending upon traffic flow, Brick-Turin indicated. In an accompanying “Frequently Asked Questions” document, the MDX states (in part): “The project will consider increasing the number of travel lanes and constructing overpasses and/or underpasses so that traffic on the Busway can travel over intersecting streets.”
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UM football coach Al Golden to speak at KFHA, Apr. 23 BY RICHARD YAGER
The Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations (KFHA) will have University of Miami head football coach Al Golden as featured guest speaker for its meeting on Monday, Apr. 23. The session will start at 7 p.m. in the Kendall Village Center Civic Pavilion, 8625 SW 124 Ave. “This is an opportunity for the residents of Kendall to ask questions directly to the one of the top coaches in the country,” said Michael Rosenberg, KFHA president. “The meetingl also will offer a great chance for parents who have children that play high school sports to learn
what it takes to reach the college level and to listen to the truly inspirational leader of the university’s Hurricanes football team.” After Coach Golden provides a commentary, an open forum for public discussion will invite audience questions. The KFHA takes positions on issues of public concern, and brings government officials and community leaders to meet the people of the community, Rosenberg added. All KFHA board members are volunteers “with a passion for community service.” At this time, the board has one opening for anyone with a desire to become involved. For information, call Rosenberg at 305-439-3571.
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Police sergeant foils plot to flee with stolen safe BY RICHARD YAGER
A safe holding more than $25,000 worth of guns, rifles and jewelry was recovered and a pair of burglary suspects arrested, thanks to the efforts of a Miami-Dade Police Kendall District officer. A plot that read like a pulp fiction crime scenario began unfolding on Feb. 9 when Sgt. Melissa Peacock, during her midnight shift, spotted a white Ford F-150 truck westbound on Kendall Drive from SW 122nd Avenue. Trained to look for details, two items immediately got her attention: the vehicle’s Florida license tag was obstructed from view and the open truck bed carried a large steel safe, covered by a green tarpaulin. Initiating a traffic stop, Sgt. Peacock became doubly suspicious when the truck’s occupants were “unable to dispel” her concerns about their cargo, noting the driver said he “picked up the safe” but was unable to provide the exact address of its former location, nor adequate reasons for his early morning trip. Taken into custody with a companion female, Officer Peacock initially detained the pair for “prowling and loitering.” Once at the station, the driver admitted complicity with a friend who lived in the
Sgt. Melisa Peacock (center) is honored by Kendall CAC chair Barry White (left) and Maj. James J. O’Donnell. (Photo by Bella Mompierre).
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home where the safe was located, and a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert was broadcast countywide for the second suspect. A call later summoned police to 19600 Cutler Rd. where the bedroom safe was reported missing by its owner. Investigating officers said the pair conspired to steal the safe — the “resident” taking the home’s owner fishing while a second entered the unoccupied house to steal the safe and its contents. The “resident” conspirator left a screwdriver near a front door to help his friend dismantle a deadbolt lock. Through subsequent descriptions and investigative work, the “resident” burglar was located and both he and his companion in crime were arrested, charged with armed burglary and grand theft. When Sgt. Peacock made her initial stop, the female riding in the truck with one burglar was released when it was decided she had nothing to do with the burglary. For her professionalism and investigative effort, Sgt. Peacock was named as February 2012 “Officer-of-the-Month” for Kendall District, and honored for her performance at a Citizens Advisory Committee meeting Mar. 28 by chair Barry White and Maj. James J. O’Donnell, District Commander.
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Just a l’il’ bit of this ’n that: Sign of the times! Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR
AROUND TOWN As a waitress in Brunswick, Georgia once replied when asked: What’s in this Brunswick stew? “Oh, a li’l ol’ pork butt, sum taters, carrits ‘n a lil’ bit of this’n that and ever’thang!” So here’s our “li’l’ bit of ever’thang” for the week, starting with West Kendall Mayor Martha Backer’s post-mortem on KFHA’s recent incorporation session, commenting in an Email: “Enjoyed the meeting and especially Michael Miller’s input” (what did I say?). “Am thinking the idea of lots of villages or one large city in West Kendall may work. Use feeder patterns for high Schools, each approximately 30,000 residents as a guestimate. High Schools like Killian have set boundaries but each community could exist on its own to build both community and school spirit, too! It is kind of up to the Commissioners, as I see it now.” However, Commissioners displayed little interest in hearing voters’ comments after canceling six town hall meetings to solicit input about proposed amendments to the MiamiDade Home Rule Charter. In addition to a West Kendall Library session on April 10, other meetings were dropped in Coral Gables, Miami Lakes, Northwest Miami, Sunny Isles and South Dade. Instead, says a Commission release: “The Board…will be considering resolutions to amend the Charter at an upcoming meeting,” adding “For more information go to: <www.miamidade.gov/charterreview/home.asp>.” We did and found the cancellation notice! Retiring Prexy Bill Walker got a handsome desk clock in appreciation for his three years’ service heading the Board of Directors for the Wings Over Miami Museum at Kendall Tamiami Executive Airport. Successor Suzette Rice, former aide in the Miami-Dade Mayor’s office, still active in PR and marketing for Wings’ events. Pilot Norm Newell welcomed
to serve on the 2012-13 Board that reelected all other past members. Next big event at Wings: Saturday, May 26, 12-9 p.m.: “Bluegrass, Classic Car and Warbird Weekend,” saluting the military with seven hours of bluegrass and old-time music from South Florida Bluegrass Association. South Region Antique Car Club of America will exhibit classic cars along with Wings member aircraft, with pilots answering questions. Weather permitting, some planes may do fly-bys so bring lawn chairs, binoculars, a hat and a favored veteran companion, too! Vendors other than food retailers can check for available space at 305-233-5197. To keep up reading interest among West Kendall toddlers, “Tales Under the Stars” at Kendale Lakes Branch Library (Kendall Drive at SW 152 Avenue) presents storyteller Arianna Ross at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 26. It’s a free warm-up event for downtown Main Library’s 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. program, “The Art of Storytelling,” on Saturday, April 28, which is an “International Festival Day” observance featuring the Mozambique African Drummers (who also appear at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Tuesday, April 24). For information, call 305-315-5576. Kendall l Federation of Homeowners Association hosting its 30th “Operation Turn Around,” honoring Kendall students who have bettered their lives with special effort, school wise or otherwise. Luncheon event is Thursday, May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fire Tower Headquarters of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, 8000 NW 21st Street in Doral, hosted by Local Firefighters 1403. KFHA Board Member Jane Walker is handling all the details once again for a big crowd of students, teachers and families, as well as both school and government VIPs. For information call 305-386-1212. Kendall Commissioner Joe Martinez keeping up with the ribbon-cutting duty at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport runway on April 11 despite a second knee operation three weeks previously. Says the Comish: “Yep, it was a bit rugged but I’m getting around fine now!” Anything still bugging you (no pun intend-
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Look what turned up at a West Kendall elementary school to emphasize Kendall Commissioner Joe Martinez’s legislation designating April 15-21 as ‘AntiBullying Week’ for Miami-Dade County. “Spread the message” says our Comish. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ed)? Miami Dade Cooperative Extension holds a “Whitefly Management in the Landscape Workshop” Friday, April 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Campbell Agricultural Center, 18710 SW 288 Street in Homestead. For details, buzz (couldn’t resist that) 305-248-3311.
Just to keep you updated, Miami-Dade’s consumer complaint division aided 874 customers this year, recovering $309,682 for scams and assorted overcharges. From January 1 thru March 30, the 10 top ten categories: auto service and repair; utilities; housing; towing; auto sales; furniture; credit-related items; cell phones; transportation and mail orders. Still another release saved from the circular file (due to more than passing interest hereabouts): Miami named tops among 25 U. S. cities by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the most Energy Star-rated buildings in 2011. Our town’s more than 20 million square feet represents a saving of nearly $19 million in annual energy costs while preventing greenhouse gas emissions equal to 2,800 homes yearly. Next best EPA cities: (2) Washington, D.C. and (3) Atlanta. Thought for t he Day: Nothing is all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. — Dr. Martin Luther King
Richard Yager contributed to this column. Got any tips? Contact me at 305-669-7355, ext. 249, or send emails to <Michael@communitynewspapers.com>.
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Advising KFHA on incorporation at its Mar. 30 meeting are (l-r) Cutler Bay Mayor Edward MacDougall, Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner, Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez and South Miami Vice Mayor Josh Liebman. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
vote for Xavier Suarez who openly backed the repeal in pre-voting discussions. Both serve large sections of Kendall in their respective Districts 7 and 11. The Gazette learned prior to deadline that Rosenberg and unidentified incorporation advocates planned to hold at least one meeting in mid-April to begin drawing boundaries for up to a dozen new municipalities in both East and West Kendall. Rosenberg earlier said that while KFHA does not yet have a formal position on incorporation, “We have asked support of communities in this effort, rather than hindering [them].” McHenry “Hank” Hamilton, Dadeland area CPA and liaison for the countywide “Let’s Incorporate Now” (LINC) group, which has spearheaded local incorporations for 15 years, said, “I enthusiastically endorse going forward to create incorporations in Kendall.” Hamilton took leadership role in drawing city boundaries for the Cherry Grove area of East Kendall, appearing at the KFHA meeting with a map of its boundaries south from Snapper Creek Expressway to SW 112th Street between SW 97th Avenue and S. Dixie Highway (US1), the last Kendall area to attempt incorporate before the moratorium. “Certainly we plan to go ahead with it, once there’s sufficient feedback from commissioners on what any new ground rules may be for new incorporations,” Hamilton said, referring to an indication the commission plans a public meeting on post-ban procedures. That session may have to deal with the controversial mitigation fees paid back to the county by newly formed cities to compensate for continued county services, and how such cities would share in the halfcent transportation tax revenues. Joining Hamilton in welcoming the ban’s demise was airline pilot David Allen who attended the KFHA meeting, displaying an enlarged map of “The Falls Village,” generally west of US1 to the Don Shula Expressway (SR 874) between the northern boundary of Richmond Heights
and SW 152nd Street. “We’ll definitely be scheduling meetings in the weeks to come,” he stated, noting that proposed area immediately south of Kendall numbered about 24,000 residents. “We held meetings at my home up until the ban,” Allen said. “Now we’ll be setting a new meeting, probably within the next two weeks.” Three other incorporation movements in the county stymied by the ban had been initiated in Westchester, north of Bird Road and west of Coral Gables; Sky LakeHighland Lakes, west of Aventura, and Fisher Island, across Government Cut from Miami Beach. Appearing at the KFHA meeting and unanimously backing incorporations were Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez, Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner, Cutler Bay Mayor Edward MacDougall and South Miami Vice Mayor Josh Liebman. “It makes people participatory,” was Lerner’s comment when asked by Rosenberg what she considered the most advantageous reason for incorporation. “Local government brings issues much closer to the people,” she said. “Now they talk to me about zoning and neighborhood matters in the supermarket. It brings voters close to whom they vote for when compared to county officials.” Added MacDougald: “It’s given us things we never had before — two new parks and the widening Old Cutler Road. Those never would have happened without incorporation.” He also cautioned that, “Incorporating Kendall, however, will have major impact on the whole county. MacDougald referred to the size of Kendall, Miami-Dade’s largest part of UMSA (Unincorporated Municipal Service Area), variously estimated at 250,000 to more than 400,000 residents residing between US1 and Krome (SW 177th) Avenue, south of Bird Road to SW 152nd Street. “If you incorporate Kendall, county government itself becomes a whole new ball game,” he warned, likely setting a primary agenda item for the county commission’s first post-ban discussions.
CRESPO, from page 1 ––– That’s where she begins her volunteer three-hour shift at Switchboard of Miami, helping other seniors with call-in problems. Martha has kept to this routine, rain or shine, for more than four years and has no intention of changing. “Well, sometimes I drive my car to the Publix and then catch the downtown bus,” said the spry Cuban-born grandmother, adding that a senior pass allows her free bus rides for a twice-weekly round trip of up to six hours. “I just help with simple things, like telling an elderly caller where to shop or find something they might need,” she said of her Switchboard hours. “So many older folks live alone; many of them only want to hear someone’s voice.” Descended from parents born in Majorca, Spain, Martha and her late husband, Angel, arrived in the U.S. in New York from Cuba in 1960. A marine mechanic on ship voyages, Angel didn’t want his family living in the city and moved to Charlestown, a Boston suburb famed for its shipyards. Her husband died in 1998. “We learned what it is to be newcomers to
BUSWAY, from page 1 –––––––– Mary Williams, former Continental Park Homeowner Association president, questioned how MDX could create a fifth reversible lane to accommodate peak commuter traffic in a four-lane Busway without expansion into its existing green space, bike and pedestrian paths. Dissatisfied with an answer that she “was getting ahead of them [MDX],” Williams said she intended to discuss the matter further with James MacDonald, chair of the Village of Pinecrest Transportation Advisory Committee, also a CAC/Busway member. Diaz later told the Gazette that while the study “is intended to remain within the existing right-of-way, we also look at right-of-way setbacks of various buildings to determine what might be considered as an improvement alternative.” She said most PD&E studies normally have “only three or four” alternatives listed in its Tier 1 study process but “because of differing characteristics of the north, middle and south areas of the South Dade Corridor, we have started with more than a dozen to look at all potential solutions at the project’s outset.” Additional meetings and workshops are scheduled in 2012 with a public hearing tentatively set for June 2013 to consider final recommendations. Organized for quarterly meetings, the CAC is scheduled to review alternatives that may be discarded in the
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a country there,” she recalled. “We were the only Cubans, living where everyone else was Irish.” The Crespo family moved to Florida in 1980 when Angel retired from his service aboard ships and Martha began a new career as a computer specialist with Barnett Bank, retiring in 1998. Today, when not “working” at Switchboard, you may find her delivering food to a shut-in neighbor or helping with a church event. On election days, she supervises a Miami-Dade precinct at a nearby elementary school, explaining voting procedures to those with language problems. “Martha’s a dynamo,” said Alexandria Schneider, team leader of the Seniors Never Alone program at Switchboard. “She’s such a positive person that she inspires everyone around her. “She gets others to get involved in their own community, too,” Schneider added. On spare weekend hours, Martha will relax with family and her two pet cats while trimming and tidying up walkways winding among her backyard tropical trees and exotic plants. “I just like helping people,” she replied when asked why she does so much at this stage in her life. “By helping someone else, you feel better yourself.” continuing study process during May. In addition to Williams and MacDonald, the committee with specific organization identities includes Peter England, vice chair of the Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade; Holly White, current Continental Park HOA president; Taheem Acevedo, office manager of the Carrie Meek Center for Business Enterprise; Dr. Willie Wright, president of Goulds Council of Ministers and Laypersons Inc. Not associated with a specific group are Dorothy Haase, Lisa Riley, Ed Hanna, Joseph Tomlin, Gary J. Duifek and Robert Wilcosky, the latter a former chair of the East Kendall Community Council. Committee members were chosen to represent the entire South Dade area, including residents from the west side and from the municipalities, explained Tere Garcia, an MDX spokesperson. The “US1 Express” Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study by MDX dates back to May 2011 when MDX began data collection from Miami-Dade Transit and Florida Department of Transportation to evaluate express or managed bus lanes, first reviewed during a public kickoff meeting in September 2011 at the Dice House at Continental Park. Study objectives include improving transit service and current bus operations, maximizing use of the roadway’s capacity and existing right-of-way, relieving US1 and intersecting street traffic congestion and pinpointing possible funding for future improvements. For updated details on the project, call 305-637-3277 or visit online at <www.mdxway.com>.
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Marlins’ David Samson no asset to our community R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY `I have promised myself, over and over again, that I would never, never write about the management of the Florida Marlins again. But, I just can’t help myself. Every time Marlins’ president David Samson opens his mouth, putting down our community and our leaders, I want to run to my laptop and strike out at the man. Samson has treated our community like his cash register. Whenever he needs more revenue he just strikes another deal with our elected officials and sticks it, again and again, to the taxpayers of Miami-Dade. Never take Samson’s word for anything. Just ask the former mayor of Hialeah, Julio Robaina. He once had a plan to locate the then Florida Marlins’ baseball park in Hialeah. It was logical. Public transportation was nearby and close enough that the Marlins fans from Broward wouldn’t have to drive farther south. The mayor and the Marlins almost came
to a deal. Then, when the team started leaning toward the Orange Bowl site, Hialeah, professional baseball and the Marlins agreed that the 20-acre Hialeah site should be used for the kids in Hialeah and nearby communities. It would become National Baseball League’s second baseball academy in the U.S. The first is in Compton, CA. The ownership of the Marlins and the National Baseball League promised the mayor of Hialeah and the Hialeah community that because it changed its mind and preferred the Orange Bowl location, the team owners and Major League Baseball would convert the 20 acres originally intended as the site of the stadium into a youth baseball academy. It was to include a number of baseball fields, batting cages, training facilities, as well as offices for the academy’s staff. Was it a deal? Yes, Hialeah was told, if the Marlins received the okay to build on the Orange Bowl site. Well here it is three years and two months later since the promise of the academy was made. The Marlins have their air-conditioned ballpark and the kids of Hialeah still have a 20-acre empty field. The lesson? Get it in writing or Samson will tell you to go fly a kite. The county manager and the county commission struck a lousy deal with the
VIEWPOINT Marlins. They were duped by the threat that if we, the community, didn’t build a park for the Marlins they would look around at other cities that would gladly build them a baseball facility. Our county leaders were blinded by the threat and without even looking at the financial statements to make sure the Marlins couldn’t do it on their own as they claimed, gave the park away. But that is history. I can understand the pressure that was placed upon them. Forget about Samson’s unfair derogatory comments about the mentality of our county elected officials; forget about the team keeping all the profits from all the concessions including the parking garages. Forget about Samson flatly saying no to a measly $20,000 to fix up a field so local residents could park their cars on game days. Forget all that, but don’t forget the kids in Hialeah, who were “promised” a first class facility where they could practice, play ball and dream about growing up and becoming stars in professional baseball.
To quote, back in 2009, Mayor Robaina and the Marlins owners: “Sports are a great way for kids to have fun, get in shape and stay out of trouble.” Thank you, Mr. Samson! Sorry, we didn’t get it in writing. I think it is about time that Hialeah goes to the major leagues and ask them about the promise to build the baseball academy. Forget about Samson and his gang. The only way Samson would keep his word is if we created a fee to use the proposed academy’s facilities and turn the money over to him as it was collected. Perhaps major league baseball is better at keeping its word. We appreciate your opinions on this column whether in agreement or disagreement. Please send your comments to (fax number) 305-662-6980 or email to <letters@communitynewspapers.com>. The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of this newspaper, its editors or publisher.
Miami Clippers – nothing beats their hot towel shave By Nancy Eagleton Miami Clippers in Kendall is a modern, upscale barbershop with an old-fashioned twist. The shop’s experienced and licensed barbers provide men with executive haircuts and hot towel shaves in a comfortable and expansive shop designed with them in mind. Owner Albert Eiras recently opened his second Miami Clippers location in the La Carreta Shopping Center to provide men in the Miami community with the same exclusive services he has provided to residents of the Homestead community for the past five years. Mr. Eiras, who is Cuban-American and was
raised in Miami, runs the family-owned business with his two sons. Miami Clippers welcomes its clients with sophisticated, modern day comforts. The warm wood floors and earth tone colors, 14 oversized barber chairs and inviting reception area make it a comfortable retreat for men, teens and boys. Eight flat screen TVs line the walls, so sports and news can be enjoyed from every chair. The shop’s professional and welcoming atmosphere is also enhanced by the professional demeanor and attire of the barbers, who are dressed in Miami Clippers logo dress shirts. The skilled barbers have vast experience in providing men with the ultimate grooming experience. “Men deserve to be pampered in an atmosphere that’s comfortable for them,” said Mr. Eiras. “We want men to look forward to getting a haircut and shave. Our goal at Miami Clippers is for our clients to sit back and relax while they are here, and then walk out looking great and feeling refreshed.” Hot towel shaves are not just a scene from an old-fashioned movie. Today’s VIP spa treat-
ment hot towel shave is the service that sets Miami Clippers apart from salons and no-frills barbershops. Miami Clippers barbers have mastered the art of the straight razor shave. “Our hot towel shave process is like no other,” said Mr. Eiras. “Once our clients experience our hot towel shave, they always come back for more.” Many business and community leaders, doctors, attorneys and athletes have discovered that they are in good company when they visit Miami Clippers. The shop offers a free exclusive membership program to its clients. “As a way to thank those who serve our country and our community, we also offer members of the military, law enforcement and fire fighters special prices on all services,” said Mr. Eiras. Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman presented Miami Clippers with an outstanding business award for operating a business that improved the Homestead community. Mayor Bateman is also a client at Miami Clippers. “My experience at Miami Clippers has always been nothing but pleasant and enjoyable,”
said Mayor Bateman. “The establishment is impeccable and organized with an extremely professional and skilled staff. In my opinion, what sets them apart from the competition is the personal attention they offer. It feels great to know that you will walk into Miami Clippers and know that you are going to be treated like family.” Miami Clippers is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sundays, 9 a.m.6 p.m. The shop is conveniently located right off the Florida Turnpike at 11770 Kendall Drive in the La Carreta Shopping plaza. For more information, call 305-275-9199 or visit <www.miamiclippers.com>.
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There can be no solution unless we fix our preconceptions about our finances
Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH As Americans, we all long for a solution to our nation’s economic problems. However most of us realize that there can be no solution to our financial troubles unless we fix our preconceptions about our finances in general. I spoke to one local worker who isn’t very optimistic about the economy. In his view, it really hasn’t seen much growth this year. “It probably got a little better last year, but it’s slowed down some,” he observed. So I asked him if he thought the economy has shown any improvement this year? “I don’t think so, no,” he replied. According to the Economic Development and International Trade office of MiamiDade County, international trade continues to play an important role in the economy of Miami-Dade County. South Florida’s total trade with the rest of the world has more than doubled during the course of the last decade, from $49.70 billion in 2002 to a historic record of $112.82 billion in 2011. The Miami Customs District 52 also has maintained its standing as the 11th largest U.S. Customs District. In fact, it set a new national record for a trade surplus of $22.18 billion. Tourism also is flourishing. The state of Florida saw 76.8 million visitors in 2004 — a record number — making it the top travel destination in the world. The tourism industry has an economic impact of $57 billion on Florida’s economy. On the other hand, Florida ranks low in terms of the tax burden placed on residents. Based on income and property taxes, as well as other state and local tax collections, the Tax Foundation research organization ranks
Florida among the lowest tax states. Florida ranked No. 45 among the 50 states in 2004, with only five states maintaining a lower tax burden. Fortunately, South Florida’s Economy should continue to see solid gains in tourism, foreign trade and financial services, boosted by the continued slow recovery of our real estate and construction sectors. The industry forecasts for South Florida’s individual counties are generally similar to the regional forecast, underlining professional and business services, educational and health services, construction, finance, leisure and hospitality as the primary job generators for the region. Some predict higher than average job growth through 2015. Others say that we’ll see lower than average growth in jobs through 2015. Wholesale trade and agriculture are concentrated in South Florida, but are not expected to add significant national job numbers during the next 10 years.
FAST FINANCIAL DECISIONS TO MAKE RIGHT NOW Now is the ideal time to make your personal financials for 2012. The decisions you make now can improve your overall financial status for the rest of the year. In fact, you may want to increase your income tax withholding right now while tax season is fresh in your mind. You may end up owing less next year and avoiding any possible penalties. Also, see if you can afford to put more money into your savings or investment accounts, and try paying down any credit card debt as soon as possible. And if you are planning for a summer vacation, now is the time to start looking for the best deals. It may be nine months away, but it also is a good time to consider a “Christmas Club Account” to start saving for all that end-ofthe-year spending. Also, whenever you can, you should consider using cash rather than charging up your credit cards. It is all possible, if you can start planning right now.
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Police officers honored for lifesaving actions
Miami-Dade Police Hammocks District Officer Maurice Henry (center) is honored for his lifesaving role by CAC chair James Blough (left) and Acting Maj. Hernan M. Organvidez. Officer Christopher Lewis was unable to be present when the photograph was taken. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
BY RICHARD YAGER
Two Miami-Dade Police Hammocks District officers were credited with helping save the life of a 27-year-old woman during an early-morning shooting at a West Kendall house on Mar. 14. Officers Maurice Henry and Christopher Lewis administered mouthto-mouth resuscitation as the first to arrive after other occupants at 14996 SW 59 St. reported the shooting by a male friend at 2:49 a.m. “She was fighting to stay alive,” Officer Henry said. “When we arrived, we found her lying in a pool of blood, unconscious but still breathing,” he told members of the Citizens Advisory Committee members on Mar. 28. Henry immediately applied pressure to the victim’s head to stop bleeding as the two officers awaited the arrival of a FireRescue unit that took her to West Kendall Baptist Hospital where doctors found bullet fragments lodged in her brain. “We both kept telling her to keep fighting even though at the time it looked almost hopeless,” Officer Henry added. “I could only think about the Congresswoman [Gabrielle Giffords] when I saw the extent of the wounds she suffered. “But she is a strong girl,” he said. “She kept fighting then, and during later visits to the hospital, she still was.”
Transferred to Kendall Regional Medical Center, her original condition listed as “critical” was later upgraded to “serious” and by Apr. 3 to “fair,” according to Peter Jude, hospital spokesperson, who said the family had requested that details of her recovery remain confidential. MDPD began a massive pre-dawn hour search to locate her shooter, identified by police as Jose Luis Duarte Borrero, 31. Borrero immediately had left the couple’s bedroom after shots were fired, according to police reports, hi-jacking a white SUV later found in Hialeah where he was reported to have stopped for a casual cup of coffee before stealing a Jeep Cherokee. That vehicle was later found abandoned in the area of SW 40th Street and 152nd Avenue as multiple police units and helicopters continued to search for the escaped Borrero during early morning hours. According to a Mar. 29 police update, Duarte has continued to evade capture and his whereabouts are unknown. Considered armed and dangerous, police have asked anyone with information to call 9-1-1. In honoring Officers Henry and Lewis, Acting Maj. Hernan M. Organvidez said, “the effort was not an individual one, but a collective effort of all those involved.” Both officers were given citations as March 2012 “Officers of the Month” for Hammocks District Police by CAC chair James Blough and Acting Maj. Organvidez.
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Boat access should be for all, not just the privileged few BY GRANT MILLER
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Hometown hero Marc Buoniconti had the good fortune to be approved by Miami-Dade County to build a long-overdue boat storage facility at Matheson Hammock Park. After more than 12 years of due diligence to research and see the project through to completion, Buoniconti and partner Andy Sturner are enduring slings and arrows aimed at them from rabid environmentalists and one deep-pocketed disturbed neighbor. In an emotional drama pitting extremely affluent homeowners with yachts on wet slips off Biscayne Bay against their lesser privileged water sports loving neighbors (who must settle for a marina to store their boat because Coral Gables won’t permit parking it at their inland residence), the battle of the wet slippers vs. the drydockers is on. The central protagonists in this story are both accomplished men. Miami was introduced to Buoniconti under tragic circumstances in 1985 when the son of Miami Dolphins “perfect season” linebacker Nick Buoniconti was paralyzed in a spinal cord injury during a college football game for The Citadel. A Miami boy since the age of 3 when, in 1969, his dad was traded from the then Boston Patriots to the Dolphins, Buoniconti grew up on a canal in Pinecrest and dove, swam, boated and fished his way through adolescence like so many of us. Today he is president of the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, a University of Miami-based, not-for-profit organization that has raised more than $360 million to date toward a cure for spinal cord injury. It seems healthcare industry mogul Mike Fernandez has 70 million reasons to fight the boat storage facility, according to Buoniconti. Apparently Fernandez got shot down by the Gables Estates Homeowners Association when he sub-
mitted plans for a 45-foot-high mansion for his $70 million residence, but was forced to cap it at 35 feet. Has he taken his wrath from the proposed house height rejection or “building envy” out on the county-approved boat storage facility project across the water? Noticing the traffic jams along Old Cutler Road where boaters were attempting to launch their vessels, Buoniconti decided to do some more research. Observing the disorganized stacks at Haulover and Grove Key, the congestion on the Miami River and the multi-year waits for a dry dock slip, it occurred to Buoniconti that an ADA compliant marina at Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables was the only solution, and a potentially promising business venture. After investing 12 years in presentations to mayors, commissioners, affected neighbors, and spending years on environmental impact studies, manatee studies, traffic and land value studies, and over a year negotiating lease details with the county, Buoniconti and Sturner beat out four other proposals and won the county bid with their $17 million facility proposal. The fact that they were not requesting any variances for building on the site helped them score the win. Their plan suggests an improvement to the ecology by keeping oil, gas and bilge water spills contained indoors. Now, I’m not a boater and, frankly, I wish I could sit around all day and worry about the increased decibel levels of sound off my bayfront backyard or the 0.19 acres of mangrove mitigation required in the commercial boat storage, fuel dock and restaurant area of a 630-acre park. Most of us only get to drive by the land around Old Cutler and wonder at the beauty that lies behind the huge camouflaging Live Oak trees, ficus and Royal Palms that mask the view to the water where the multimillionaires eventually took over; I mean, settled down. The questions here are simple ones of access and equality.
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South Miami Middle balances traditional, magnet programs BY RAQUEL REGALADO
Miami-Dade School Board “Imagine, Achieve and Believe” is the student theme for a school that has kept a grade of “A” for 10 consecutive years — South Miami Middle Community School (SMMCS). In balance with its academic curriculum, the school’s Center for the Arts Magnet program offers students professional instruction in art, music, broadcasting, dance, photography and theater. Students are selected to the magnet program after being evaluated for talent, potential and maturity. “Being talented brought them here and sets them apart from all others,” said Evonne Alvarez, the school’s principal for the past two years. “Being an SMMCS student is many things but most importantly, believing in yourself.” A recipient of the “Principal of the Year” for the SMMCS Feeder Pattern and the
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ing, sound mixing and recording. Working with state-of-the-art equipment, students completing the program are ready for career opportunities in the competitive field of broadcasting. With training provided in a fully equipped dance studio, the dance program prepares students for audition opportunities and advanced programs through instruction in modern dance, jazz, pointe and ethnic dance Students who complete the photography program leave with a portfolio, comprehensive sketch book for advanced placement auditions and career opportunities. Provided with a professional drama studio, students in the theater arts program learn about theater history, musical theater, set construction, sound engineering, lighting and costume design. “Education is a pivotal factor that can impact the quality of life of a person, a family and a community,” Ms. Alvarez said, adding that a student’s educational performance is greatly determined by parental involvement. “Ask questions, inquire about assignments, check the parent portal, and involve your child in activities that develop their natural abilities and social skills,” she said. Leading a school of 1,021 students, Ms. Alvarez said she could not see herself doing anything else. With her work ranging from making sound financial decisions to impacting the educational programs, each day requires her to use a different set of skills to guide the children “who teach what life is all about.”
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Palmetto High grad, friends hit road to empower new voters BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
It’s another presidential election year and the Virgin Voting Project is swinging into high gear. The Virgin Voting Project was founded by Palmetto High graduate Noah Gray, a 2010 Silver Knight winner and a CNN Special Youth Political Correspondent. He began the project in 2008 and is expanding this year to include a bus tour of cities in 22 states in an effort to get eligible high school students to vote this fall. “Studies show that young people are more engaged in the community and they are better citizens when they vote,” Gray said. “We’re planning to launch in Miami Sept. 10 and we’ll go to Fort Lauderdale and Tampa.” On the back end of the tour, the bus will also stop in Gainesville, Orlando and Tallahassee. How many stops they make depends on funding. They are courting corporate sponsorships, private foundations and seeking individual donors. “We’re going to the high schools in areas with the lowest voter turnout among young people and the largest school districts in the coun-
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try,” Gray said. “We are going to try and reach out to the most young people and areas where our generation has been the most apathetic.” Groups usually target college students with get-out-the-vote events but Gray said he wants to grab them at the earliest stage of their voting careers.
“There is a significant amount of 18-yearolds that aren’t being targeted and I think it’s important for us to do that,” he said. He is aware of the new challenges presented by the spate of what some call voter suppression laws passed around the country and in Florida. Gray said he knows the Florida
law has caused League of Women Voters and Rock the Vote to stop voter registration drives in this state. “We’re not doing that; we’re going harder in Florida,” Gray said. The Virgin Voting Project is looking at teaming up with Turbovote, an organization that is working to make voting as easy as renting a DVD from Netflix. “I think voting should be made easier,” Gray said. “It just hurts our democracy when people are making it harder for people, especially young people to vote.” The Virgin Voting Project will not be espousing a partisan point of view. The idea is to engage virgin voters and get them to the polls. Gray will take his camera along in order to make a documentary about the tour. A kickoff fundraising event is scheduled for Apr. 21, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave. in Coral Gables. It will be hosted by store owner Mitchell Kaplan. CNN vice president Janelle Rodriguez will be a special guest. For more information, go online to <www.thevirginvotingproject.org>.
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Every day, children work hard to process sights, sounds, smells and sensations. But for children with autism, making sense of the world around them can be a challenge. Whether your child has been diagnosed with autism or you have noticed signs that your child may be autistic, come to a dynamic and informative program, “A Parent’s Guide to Autism Treatment and Support,” on Thursday, Apr. 26, 7-9 p.m., in the auditorium at Baptist Children’s Hospital, 8900 N. Kendall Dr. The program will be led by Stacie Rubin-Smith, speech therapist, and Tania Diaz-Fernandez, occupational therapist, from the Child Development Center at
South Miami Hospital. You’ll also hear first-hand from the parent of a child with autism, and a representative from Autism Speaks. They will discuss: • Symptoms and diagnosis of autism; • Treatment options; • Current research and discoveries; • Common problems kids with autism may face at school and elsewhere; • Available resources and support, and • Improving the life of your autistic child. The program is free, but registration is required. Space is limited. Call 786-5963812 or send email to <programs@baptisthealth.net>. Note: The program is not intended for children.
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Deering Estate at Cutler’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of appetizing dishes and desserts provided by Chef David Schwadron Catering and Event Design, tour the grand Stone House and historic Richmond Cottage, and take in the natural beauty and grandeur of the Estate. The cost is $70 for adults and $45 for children (ages 5-12); ages 4 and under are free. Advance reservations are required. Purchase your tickets early for preferred
seating. For more information and to view the menu, visit the Deering Estate website at <www.deeringestate.org>. To purchase tickets, call the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668, ext. 233. The Deering Estate at Cutler, a Miami-Dade 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. Natural areas tours are offered daily at 12:30 p.m. (October to May).
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‘Exotic Fruits of Asia’ lecture topic BY CATHY GUERRA
The Fruit and Spice Park will offer a free lecture, “Exotic Fruits of Asia,” on Thursday, Apr. 19, 7 p.m., at the Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Ave. in Homestead. Among the rainbow of luscious fruits discussed by Chris Rollins, manager of Fruit and Spice Park for 31 years, will be the Mangosteen and Durian. Both of these fruits are difficult to grow in Florida. Encased in a small round, purple fruit is the center of a Mangosteen that looks like a peeled tangerine made of mother of pearl. Its sweet melting pulp is considered by millions to be the best fresh fruit in the world.
Equally adored in tropical Asia is the Durian, often referred to as the King of Fruit. This spiny, cantaloupe sized fruit tastes like almondonion custard, but smells like garlic, sulfur, onions and cheese. The cultural importance of these and other fruits will be discussed. The Fruit and Spice Park, operated by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, grows more than 500 varieties of sub-tropical fruits, herbs, spices, vegetables and nuts from around the world on 39 lush acres in the agricultural Redland. The park offers daily botanical tours, fruit tasting and naturalist led workshops. For more information please visit online at <www.fruitandspicepark.org.
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Dadeland Mall project to bring new restaurants and retailers BY ALICIA WHITLEY
Simon Property Group Inc., the world’s leading retail real estate company, announced recently that one of Miami’s landmark retail properties, Dadeland Mall, is set to undergo a significant redevelopment. The Dadeland Mall is co-owned by Simon Property Group and an affiliate of Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing. Shoppers soon will see the construction of a two-story building, which will house an enviable group of restaurants — each with patio seating offering stunning views from the upper level overlooking Kendall Drive — and a new wing of retailers on the lower level. Demolition of the building, formerly home to Limited/Express, is set to begin later this month with a projected opening of Spring 2013. “The redevelopment work slated for Dadeland Mall isn’t just good news for shoppers — it’s good news for our local economy, too,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. “The project is going to create vital jobs for our residents as it takes shape in the near term, and will create additional jobs in the long term by enlarging the mall’s retail and restaurant space. It’s a win-win for MiamiDade County,” the mayor added.
“The enhancement of this iconic mall will appeal to our entire customer base, which includes not only South Florida residents but our international shoppers as well,” said Dadeland’s manager Maria Prado. She added the improvements also will be attractive to both current and prospective tenants. “Interest is very strong and we already have commitments for most of the space which we plan to announce in the near future,” Prado said. This new “Kendall Wing” will include a host of attractive amenities with a theme of a modern, welcoming ambience reflective of Miami hospitality. It starts outside with a “Fashion Runway” complete with luminous cube bollards, tree sculptures, fountain, and a luxury valet with distinctive valet canopies. The “Modern Gallery” interior theme will be sophisticated and uniquely Miami. Stoneclad columns will create a strong visual. Colors of the sand and sea — gold, beige, and turquoise — will be sprinkled throughout and there also will be a Missoni-inspired feature art wall. Shoppers will find long, linear, and luxurious custom seating as well as modern plants and pots. Dadeland patrons who are visiting one of the mall’s 185 specialty stores or one of its
Kathleen Shields, senior vice president of development, and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez participate in a ceremonial tile breaking. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
anchors — Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Macy’s Children & Home, and JCPenney — will soon have more room to park at Dadeland as well as 300 new spaces will be added to the existing parking deck.
The two new levels are expected to be ready to accommodate vehicles beginning this summer. For information, visit the Simon Property Group website at <www.simon.com>.
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Homestead Main Street presents ‘Homestead Al Gusto Spring Fest’ BY LOURDES LORA
Homestead Main Street presents “Homestead Al Gusto Spring Fest” on Saturday, Apr. 21. This event is designed to bring the public out to enjoy a new phenomenon exploding across South Florida and across the nation — the Food Truck Invasion. Due to the success of the previous “Homestead Al Gusto,” which took place in November and February the tradition continues by bringing the Gourmet Food Trucks again to downtown Krome Avenue on Apr. 21, from 6 to 11 p.m. Along with the amazing variety and professional culinary talent that comes with the Food Truck Invasion, also highlighted will be local natural produce with a Chef’s Challenge. Each truck will be asked to prepare a dish in its style using produce from the Chef’s Challenge basket for a chance to win a prize. Gourmet chef Adri Garcia and two other guest chefs will be the judges of the Chef’s Challenge. Adri Garcia is executive chef and managing partner of Green Rocks Foods LLC. She graduated with honors from Le Cordon Bleu. She is member of the advisory board of Slow Food Miami. Chef Adri has been inducted in Les Dames d’ Escoffier.
She cooks a daily healthy school lunch for private schools and enjoys working with many community leaders to change the way we teach and feed our children. “We have so many wonderful ingredients here in Florida that it’s a shame more people don’t use the abundance of our bounty,” Chef Adri said. In addition to the Food Trucks Chef Challenge, there will be a Farmer’s Market; Children’s Corner, under the auspices of Atala Montessori School for Creative Learning where children will be putting together “veggie” creations, as well as music and other entertainment and lots of fun things for the family. The goal of Homestead Main Street is to promote the nationally designated Historic District as a center of commerce, culture and community. The organization aims to create an attractive place for shoppers, investors, business owners and visitors by creating a cultural center and encouraging building rehabilitation, as well as improving the streetscape to create a positive impression of Downtown Homestead. Homestead Main Street also works to strengthen existing businesses and to encourage economic growth by identifying and facilitating opportunities for the commercial district.
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Commissioner Lynda Bell earns honors from two organizations BY MAURICE R. HERNANDEZ
As part of National Women’s History Month, Miami-Dade Commissioner Lynda Bell was honored in two back-to-back award ceremonies recognizing a number of outstanding local women who have made significant and lasting contributions to South Florida. The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in conjunction with the Parks Foundation, as well the South Florida Chapter of the American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) conducted ceremonies on Mar. 21 and 22, respectively, recognizing a total of 19 local Miami-Dade women of remarkable achievement and considerable distinction for their respective efforts to elevate the status of women everywhere and to serve as an inspiration for other generations to follow their examples. “It was exciting and inspiring to be among this year’s honorees, particularly, when you are in the company of so many accomplished and wonderful women who, through their hard work, perseverance and vision,
have helped make South Florida what it is today — a thriving cosmopolitan city, second to none, and the “Gateway to the Americas,” Commissioner Bell said. “I send them my heartiest congratulations on their respective achievements. Their outstanding contributions to our beloved community make receiving these recognitions all the more meaningful.” The County Commission for Women honorees were selected by nominations from the general public, as well as past winners. They must have a history of continued accomplishment in their respective fields, as well as meet the criteria of Professional Development, Community Responsibility, Leadership and Vision, Contribution to Women’s Progress and Promotion of Pluralism. The American Society of Public Administration (ASPA), the oldest and most prestigious organization devoted to the advancement of excellence in public service, selected the nominees from a field of six public servants who have made significant contributions to the protection and advancement of the public trust in the discharge of their duties.
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Helping children grow up healthy Because heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, it’s important to teach children to eat a balanced diet and get plenty of exercise. A healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risks of heart disease. The healthy routine instilled in children now will help shape their lifestyle as an adult. To educate our community’s children to make healthy choices, South Miami Heart Center, the South Miami Children’s Clinic and the City of South Miami Parks and Recreation Department are partnering with Jack and Jill of America’s South Miami Chapter to present National Day of Fitness, Saturday, April 28, 2-4 p.m., at the South Miami Community Center. The community is invited to join representatives from the Heart Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program as they lead the children in heart-pumping activities such as jumping jacks, jump rope, hula hoops and games. In addition, a South Miami Hospital nutritionist will teach proper portion control and how to create a healthy plate that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables. “Maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle means getting and staying active,” said Diane Amado-Tate, R.N., assistant vice president of South Miami Heart Center. “Teaching children the importance of regular exercise instills habits that will help them develop healthy hearts and strong bodies.”
The hospital’s new Emergency Center is taking shape.
Growing to better serve the community South Miami residents have been watching South Miami Hospital grow to meet the needs of the surrounding community. The hospital is expanding and renovating its Emergency Center, Surgical Services and imaging area. Construction on the $75 million hospital expansion began in July 2010 and will be completed at the end of 2012. The hospital’s new Emergency Center will nearly double in size. It will feature modern, private rooms, a new triage area, along with designated treatment spots for minor illnesses and injuries and a clinical decision unit to reduce patient wait time. Imaging Services will have room for a new CT scanner and a waiting area for inpatients. Surgical Services will expand to 16 state-of-the-art surgical suites and will consist of 36 pre- and post-procedure rooms and a new Central Sterile Processing area. “We are keeping pace with our busy and growing community,” said Lincoln Mendez, South Miami Hospital’s chief executive officer. “Our new, state-of-the-art facility is taking shape and upon completion, will enhance the level of quality patient care delivered at South Miami Hospital.”
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Re-launched Web portal mirrors changes in county government BY SUZY TRUTIE
In another step towards a more open and responsive government, Miami-Dade County has re-launched its award-winning Web portal, miamidade.gov. The new design comes as Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez implements his plan to reduce the number of county departments from 42 to 26. The essentials are still there, but now users should find information easier to locate. An Online Services Top 10 list, which includes such items as public records search or water bill payment, now is within easy reach. Just below that is a Topics of Interest section, which contains simple descriptions like “Housing” or “Taxes” to keep users on track with their search. Above an animated highlight reel is an “action bar,” which should appeal to task-oriented users who want to report a problem, make a payment, search maps or submit ideas. Social media and sharing tools continue to play a major role in the design. “The redesigned miamidade.gov is a sign of my commitment to delivering better customer service,” Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez
said. “It is one of the many ways we are making government more transparent and accessible.” The county’s new minimalist approach to presenting an abundance of information and services might take some getting used to for the one million users who visit miamidade.gov each month. But those working behind the scenes are optimistic that the changes will be well received. Although organizational change triggered this particular overhaul, Henry Sorí, director of the Miami-Dade County Community Information and Outreach Department, said his staff constantly is monitoring customer preferences, feedback and behaviors to ensure that miamidade.gov remains useful. “We first launched miamidade.gov in 2001 and we’re now on version four,” Sorí said. “Times change, needs change, technology changes — miamidade.gov has to change as well to assure we are meeting the needs of all our residents.” In the months to come, users can look forward to even more enhancements to miamidade.gov like plainer language content and improved search functionality.
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Walk for the Animals, presented by Pet Supermarket, took place at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., and was an exciting and worthwhile activity for the entire family — and, of course their dogs. The Walk is the Humane Society of Greater Miami’s largest annual community event, attracting more than 3,000 people. This year’s grand marshal was MiamiDade County District 4 Commissioner Sally A. Heyman. The “Leader of the Pack” was Theresa L. Ashman, associate vice president and controller of University of Miami, and for the fourth year the event’s emcee was Ryan Phillips, WTVJ NBC6 meteorologist. There were fun-filled activities for the
entire family, including all of the furry friends. Sponsors offered music, games, prizes, product samples, and great food. There was a special Bakery Tent filled with mouth-watering pastries to be enjoyed with a fabulous cup of Coffee Brake coffee. “Every dollar raised from the Walk goes toward sheltering more than 300 homeless cats and dogs in our care every day,” said Donna Tallon, executive director of the Humane Society of Greater Miami. “In addition, the funds help support our spay/neuter services, quality adoptions, humane education and pet therapy.” The Humane Society of Greater Miami is dedicated to placing every dog and cat into a loving home, and to promoting responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter programs.
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TotalBank promotes efforts for Autism Awareness Month BY TERESA ESTEFAN
In support of World Autism Awareness Day on Apr. 2, and April as Autism Awareness Month, TotalBank presented Autism Speaks with a check for $38,200, exceeding its fundraising goal of $25,000. An event sponsor, TotalBank recently took part in the 12th annual Miami-Dade County Walk Now for Autism Speaks event. Team TotalBank, with 329 participants, was the largest team and was invited by Lula Folgosa, executive director of Autism Speaks, to lead the event. The push for autism awareness is part of the TotalBank’s family commitment to help deserving and worthy charities by receiving the focus of its financial contributions and involvement. “Team TotalBank demonstrated what could be achieved when we are united and take a leadership role in our community through financial support and active participation,” said Luis de la Aguilera, president and chief marketing officer at TotalBank. Autism Speaks is an organization dedi-
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cating the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Walk Now for Autism Speaks is its signature fundraising event that brings hundreds of thou-
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With summer vacation only a few months away, many parents are looking for exciting and innovative ways to keep their children engaged in education outside the classroom. Summer Camp 2012 at Miami Seaquarium offers students from kindergarten to high school the opportunity to learn about animals, environmental awareness and animal habitats at summer camp. Summer Camp 2012 at Miami Seaquarium will run from June 11 to Aug. 17 for campers ages 5 to 18 years. Summer activities for kids will focus on educational topics according to their grade level. These activities include lessons on the essential role that water plays on all aspects of life; extraordinary feats of some
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Author: Forgiveness can bring freedom from emotional turmoil BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
Freedom Coach Sandy Walker believes forgiveness can change your life for the better. She has developed tools to help her clients find that forgiveness within them which eliminates that internal obstacle to success. “The tools I’ve discovered that are based on the power of forgiveness are simple but they have such lasting change in their lives,” Walker said. “It profoundly affects people with a positive outcome. I share those stories in my book.” She said people using these tools are confident and secure in being themselves. “Where before they felt they couldn’t be,” Walker said. “One of the things I talk about and is the foundation for my book is that carrying a grudge is like taking negative emotions about a person and locking them into our heart. It becomes like an emotional prison. Even if it’s a person we’d rather forget.” In the book, she shows that forgiveness is an act of your will. “It’s a choice you can make. When you choose to forgive, you can unlock the prison door. It may not be easy. You may not want to,” she said. “But when you realize the freedom you gain, then you discover it’s worth it to forgive.” Sandy Walker At the same time, –––––––––––––––– Walker said a lot of people have a misconception what it is to forgive. And some people are afraid to forgive because they fear that means they have to stay in harmful relationships, but she says that is not the case at all. “People use it as a way to protect themselves,” she said. “They are under the misconception ‘if I forgive that it really didn’t matter or it makes everything okay’ and it doesn’t. You can be angry because something was wrong. If in your heart you say ‘she’s going to pay’ you’re going to pay.” Walker said it is one of the tricks of the mind and holds people back more than you would believe. “It’s not always obvious. I work with people. Once we get into deeper issues, I’m amazed that so many times it’s tied back to someone they need to forgive. It’s amazing how it just releases out of their heart and it’s different.” Walker has a master’s degree in mental health counseling from FIU and she is a
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Miami-Dade Public Library System to present the Art of Storytelling BY VICTORIA GALAN
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of storybook characters for them to meet and the nine-foot tall puppets of the Bit’s ‘N’ Pieces Puppet Theatre will captivate the entire family. Special guests performing on the plaza include Bollywood Indian Dancers, a Kung Fu demonstration, a Fu Manchu show, a Chinese fan dance and the rhythmic sounds of Afrocon Tempo. The cultural plaza will be filled with entertainment including magicians, stilt walkers, face painting, arts and crafts, ethnic foods, and a traditional West Indian carnival parade. AOS was developed by the Library System in 2001 and also includes an international library-to-library exchange; storytelling workshops and a “Tales under the Stars” showcase series. Free parking is available (while spaces last) at the MiamiDade Cultural Center Garage, 50 NW Second Ave. and the Hickman Garage, 270 NW Second St. For a full schedule of events and more information, visit <www.mdpls.org> or call 305-375-BOOK (2665).
Wok Masters modernizes authentic Chinese-American dining BY JESSE SCHECKNER
At Wok Masters by Moy in South Miami, you will not find food kept warm by steam tables waiting to be brought out to customers. There is no precooking; every dish is cooked to order and made with fresh ingredients. The prices are very affordable, with many dishes costing no more than $13, and rarely are there fewer than three cooks in the kitchen and three servers on duty. Yony (pronounced “Johnny”) Moy and crew moved into their 6907 Red Rd. location last October with big aspirations. Within a year they hope to open two more locations – one in the Brickell area and another in the nearby Dadeland mall. That impetus for successful business expansion has family ties dating back three generations. In 1957 Yony’s grandfather Moy Chin Yen moved from the Canton Providence to Venezuela and promptly opened Los Faralitos (The Beacons) and El Palmar (The Palm Grove), which became favorites among local residents and politicos alike. In 2008, Yony brought his family’s business to South Florida when he opened Qianlong Chinese Cuisine in Doral. When he chose to expand a few years later, he decided Wok Masters would be a more memorable and pronounceable namesake. He knew a catchy name wasn’t everything, however.
DINING OUT “To be competitive in this country, we have to do things differently,” says Moy. That difference is evident the minute customers enter the restaurant. There is no wall separating the dining room and the kitchen. “The Chinese kitchen is a mystery to many and we are trying to do away with that mystery,” says Moy. “Having an open kitchen allows us to do that, as well as keep things very clean.” First time visitors may find it difficult to decide on a meal. Yony, influenced by South American culture, decided to implement his own version of tapas (samplers) for large parties unsure of what to order. “Chinese tapas let people find out what their favorite dish is,” he says. Vegetarians who have been relegated to only a handful of restaurants that meet their needs will soon be able to add another quality location to their list of dining options. They are developing a full vegetarian menu, a rarity in Chinese restaurants. Many meals on the regular menu will soon have vegetarian counterparts, including Mongolian beef and Kung Pao chicken. It is this kind of forward thinking that has kept
Yony Moy (right) watches over his kitchen at Wok Masters.
the Moy family in the restaurant business for more than six decades; that, and adaptability. “The secret to succeeding in today’s economy is the size of the restaurant,” says Moy. “If it is smaller, it is more manageable.” The restaurant may be humble in size, but the location offers great opportunities. Customers who call at 305-663-3593 may order either take out or delivery and their proximity to the shops at Sunset Place and the surrounding office buildings make the lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. a terrific option.
By far, the most renowned dish served at Wok Masters is the Peking duck. Served over two courses and costing $46, it is the greatest indulgence diners can treat themselves to. The Moy family has quite a history with the white-feathered bird. It was at El Palmar where Venezuelans had their first taste of the Chinese delicacy. “They may not speak Chinese because they are flown down from Long Island, but they are authentic Peking ducks,” Yony jokes. Whatever your tastes may be, it appears Wok Masters by Moy has you covered.
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Celebrate Mother Earth: Take the ‘Great Energy Challenge’ BY DURÉE ROSS
Miami Science Museum, 3280 S. Miami Ave., is encouraging members of the community to take its “Great Energy Challenge” and celebrate Mother Earth this Earth Day weekend. During the second annual Great Energy Challenge, Saturday, Apr. 21, noon-6 p.m., members of the community will form teams to spin, dance, yo-yo, read and scavenge their way around the museum’s Energy Tracker exhibit, as well as create a “green” structure out of the museum’s recycled junk. The top two teams will then face off in an Environmental Jeopardy Brain Challenge, which will decide the Green Champion. Members of the first place team will take home Nokia C5-03 Smartphones.
Members of the community can gather up family and friends to form a team. Also, community teams (including teams of middle, high school and college students, community organizations and non-profits) and corporate teams can participate. There are four people per team, ages 8 and older. The purpose of the event is to educate and promote the importance of being environmentally conscious, as well as to celebrate Earth Week. Teams may register up until Saturday, Apr. 21, 11 a.m., at <www.miamisci.org>. For more information about the event and to see if your team qualifies, contact Adriana Oliva at 305646-4248 or by email at <aoliva@miamisci.org>. Registration is free for community teams; registration fee for corporate teams is $100 per team.
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The South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC) and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding and support from The Children’s Trust present the sixth annual free “All Kids Included Family Arts Festival – Celebrating You!” for children and families of all abilities on Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at SMDCAC, located at 10950 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay. All Kids Included (AKI) is an innovative, interdisciplinary community arts festival for children with or without disabilities, created with funding from The Children’s Trust and produced in partnership with Arts for Learning, Creative Children Therapy, and VSA Florida, and with the support of MiamiDade County Public Schools. For information the public can call 786573-5316 or visit <www.smdcac.org>. Special highlights of the 2012 All Kids Included Festival include main stage performances of The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise And The Hare by Corbian Lightwire Theater; puppet shows by Masked Marvel Michael Cooper; magic shows by The Amazing Mr. A; bilingual storytelling by Carrie Sue Ayvar and American Sign Language storytelling by JohnPaul Jebian. The 2012 AKI Festival also showcases live dance, theater and music performances from Fantasy Theatre Factory, Karen Peterson and Dancers, Greater Miami Youth Symphony and other outstanding local talent. In addition to these wonderful performances provided by national and local artists, festival goers can participate in inclusive, interactive arts experiences such as “Zot Artz – Arts for All” adaptive and wheelchair painting with Miami-Dade County Parks Disability Services, music and movement playshops, and art making provided by Arts for Learning.
Other fun activities include giveaways, rock wall climbing, face painting, strolling entertainers, juggling, balloon artists, VIP children’s characters and fun food. Radio Disney AM 990 will provide entertainment and broadcasts from the event. The theme of this year’s festival “Celebrating You!” is inspired by the acclaimed children’s book, Just Like You by Robert Kroupa, illustrated by Hannah Harrison. Kroupa’s book includes an important anti-bullying message and teaches the values of universal acceptance and kindness; that no matter our differences, we are all the same. The first 1,000 children attending the festival will receive a hardcover copy of Kroupa’s book and the author will be in attendance for signings. A special exhibit of the All Kids Included Festival’s third district-wide student art competition winners also will be on display. In addition, many great community resources such as Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Prekindergarten Program for Children with Disabilities, Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) and University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM CARD) will be on hand for families offering valuable information, in-person assistance, support and literature. The All Kids Included Family Arts Festival is designed to be inclusive for children and families of all abilities. The facility is accessible; assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters and large print and Braille program information will be available. Guests requesting auxiliary aides and services, or materials in accessible format may contact Dana Sorensen 786-573-5300 or send email to <boxoffice@smdcac.org> at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TYY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
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The young singers of the Miami Choral Academy will not forget soon the standing ovation they received Wednesday, Mar. 28, at the New World Center on Miami Beach. MCA’s 200 members — all in elementary school — sang beautifully at Keep the Music Alive, a benefit concert of opera arias for the Miami Choral Academy. The Miami Choral Academy, now in its second year, is an initiative of Miami’s professional choir, Seraphic Fire. Based on the belief that music is a powerful tool for social and academic growth in children, MCA provides a tuition-free after school music education to students in four public elementary schools located in economically disadvantaged communities of MiamiDade County. By involving the students’ parents and making links to other subjects such as math, science and history, MCA aims to affect positive academic and social change in participating students’ lives. In their own set, the 26-member MCA Honors Chamber Choir made its Miami Beach debut with a moving performance of The Greatest Love of All. The finale brought to the stage all 200 members of the Miami Choral Academy alongside the professional
vocalists of Seraphic Fire. MCA first accompanied soprano Misty Bermudez to perform the famous Habanera, from Bizet’s opera Carmen. From there, and with Seraphic Fire’s artistic director Patrick Dupré Quigley at the piano, the children sang Quigley’s stunning arrangement of Steal Away with countertenor Reggie Mobley. The evening concluded with the children accompanying soprano Kathryn Mueller for a magnificent performance of The Way Old Friends Do. The Miami Choral Academy presents its final concert of the year, the Miami Choral Academy Spring Choir Festival, on June 1 at St. Martha’s Church in Miami Shores. The event is free to the public. Seraphic Fire will continue its 10th Season Apr. 18-22 with performances of “Dances of the Americas: The Pulse of a New World” by its Firebird Chamber Orchestra. The program will feature Aaron Copland’s stunning Hoe-Down alongside works by John Adams. Local performances are: Wednesday, Apr. 18, 7:30 p.m., St. Jude Melkite Catholic Church, 126 SE 15 Rd., Miami; Friday, Apr. 20, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 536 Coral Way, Coral Gables, and Sunday, Apr. 22, 4 p.m., Miami Beach Community Church, 1620 Drexel Ave.
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South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (SMDCAC), 10950 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay, presents Turtle Island Quartet on Saturday, Apr. 21, at 8 p.m. The musicians will play from their Grammy Award-winning album A Love Supreme, The Music of John Coltrane. Tickets are $30, $20 and $10. Tickets for $5 are available online at CultureShockmiami.com for students ages 13-22. A discount of $5 off orchestra level seats for students, seniors and active military service members also is available. For ticket information the public should call 786-573-5300 or visit online at <www.smdcac.org>. Coltrane’s A Love Supreme remains a towering and seemingly untouchable jazz classic. But the virtuosic genre-benders in the Turtle Island Quartet have done it justice, re-working the seminal album for strings and winning a Grammy for their remarkable album. Given the proper conditions, a work of art can transcend both genre and era, claiming its rightful place in the univer-
sality of human expression that justifies the very existence of mankind. Such is the case of Coltrane’s jazz epiphany, A Love Supreme. Recorded four decades ago at a time when the country was deeply troubled by issues of race and war, Coltrane’s music was a personal statement of redemption and salvation that struck a chord in the hearts of millions, becoming one of the most enduring jazz recordings of all time. The string quartet form itself continues to thrive in the 21st Century in no small part due to its impressive history of similar achievements in its 200-year-old canon. In exploring John Coltrane’s musical legacy, Turtle Island Quartet continues its own tradition of employing the string quartet form to shed new light on the timeless joy and beauty contained in the greatest music of the American jazz masters. The concert program will present an in-depth look at this landmark recording in the greater context of the music that preceded and followed, a time many consider to be the last great evolutionary period of jazz.
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Former Bank Lawyer: $25B Settlement No Deal For Struggling Homeowners By Ann Lino The nation’s five largest banks reached a historic $25 billion settlement to end the recent “robo-signor” scandal. These robo-signors fabricated false documents that Banks filed in Court to foreclose on millions of struggling homeowners instead of using proper loan documents. It was mass-produced perjury. “When you consider that homes throughout the country are underwater by over $700 billion, a $25 billion penalty is a drop in the bucket.” said Bruce Jacobs, a former bank lawyer who now represents homeowners in foreclosure. “Some states are using the money to balance their budgets. Only a lucky few will get some relief from this deal and Wall Street is off the hook for a lot of bad behavior.” “Homeowners underwater on their mortgages still need to protect themselves.” said Jacobs, who is also a foreclosure defense client. “I had five mortgages on two properties underwater by almost $500,000.00. I stopped paying and fought. Now I have one mortgage on one property. The settlement does not force banks to reduce underwater mortgage balances to market value. However, it also does not resolve the problems that made Banks use robo-signors in the first place – namely, missing the paperwork needed to prove their right to enforce these loans in Court.” Jacobs is part of a national network of dedicated lawyers fighting back against banks. They train at seminars in Las Vegas, New York City and online to share resources and develop cutting edge strategies in foreclosure defense. Many of the attorneys are former bank lawyers who, like Jacobs, are passionate about fighting for meaningful help for their clients. Jacobs has also lectured in real estate offices and at continuing legal education seminars for other attorneys. “There are reasons banks filed “robo-signed” fraudulent documents in foreclosures all over the country. Many have serious paperwork problems which makes proving the right to foreclose in a courtroom difficult.” said Jacobs. “The goal for most of my clients is either a meaningful loan modification with a principal balance reduction, a release from the debt, or to fight to remove the mortgage from the property.” For a free consultation with Bruce Jacobs & Associates, call (855) BANK-LIE (226-5543) or watch his free webinar: “Strategies for an Underwater Mortgage” at www.negotiatefromstrength.com. It’s not a strategic default if you stop paying your mortgage unless you have a strategy.
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Greater Miami Region of Hadassah event to honor Keepers of the Gate, Apr. 22 BY LORI HEIKEN
Greater Miami Region of Hadassah will honor Keepers of the Gate during a Centennial Brunch on Sunday, Apr. 22, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr. Keepers of the Gate make an annual gift to Hadassah of a minimum $1,000 per year. It sustains the ongoing work of Hadassah, saving lives every day and connecting young people to Israel and their Jewish heritage, Jewish continuity and tomorrow’s medical miracles that depend on these annual commitments. More than 4,000 women and men across the country comprise the vibrant Keepers of the Gate network. Each Keeper receives a beautiful sterling silver and 14 carat gold pin designed by an Israeli artist. Greater Miami Region goal for the Centennial year is to have at least 100 Keepers, which will raise over $100,000 for this cause alone. Ten-year Keepers will be awarded cer-
tificates and new Keepers will be pinned. A special pilot program, the “Love Connection, Hadassah’s Children,” created by Diane Issenberg, Hadassah national chair of Education and Programs, Health and Wellness Department and Miami local, will connect Keepers to the seriously ill children whose “home” is Hadassah Medical Organization by becoming a Savta (grandmother) or Saba (grandfather). Love is a great healer and the special gift as a Savta/Saba Keeper will connect you forever to these precious children Featured guest speaker is Elisha Waldman, MD, pediatric oncologist and Fellow, Harvard Children’s Hospital. Hadassah researches have made great strides over the past years in the fight against many diseases using gene therapy and stem cell research. Gene therapy could hold the answer to both the prevention and cures for many diseases. For more information call the Greater Miami Region office at 305576-4447.
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Most condominium and homeowner associations are managed by a licensed manager, either through a management company, or individually-managed. Such managers are the “CEO” of the association, and although answerable to a board of directors, each must be licensed and should be well-versed in attendant responsibilities. Florida requires community association managers to be licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The manager’s license is called a CAM (Community Association Manager), obtained after taking an 18-hour course at an approved school and passing a state test. However, there‘s a good deal more to know about association management than what can be taught in just a few days, even in the best schools. Licensed CAMs are required to take a certain amount of Continuing Education Units (CEU) during their tenure, allowing them to renew their license. But that, too, is still wanting in knowledge needed for the increasing complexities involved in managing Florida communities. Enter: A new initiative just rolled out to prepare association managers for the daunting task of managing more efficiently. Florida Community Association Professionals, a Florida initiative, is dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among managers. A new educational concept it offers is brilliant as it is simple: service providers to community associations will provide Florida-specific training at all levels of the community association industry. Without a sales pitch involved, these experienced service providers gathered together in one place will instruct managers in their specialized fields. The concept brings together association servicing experts with CAMs for an unparalleled learning opportunity. Ms. Betsy Barbieux, the program founder, developed the concept with the cooperation of the Florida Community Association Journal.
“Boards of Directors and professional regulators are unhappy with the quality of education of new managers,” said Ms. Barbieux in a recent interview. “Actually, no education is required, not even a GED diploma. They simply need to be 18 years old and complete an 18-hour pre-licensing course that prepares them to sit for the state exam. “They are not required to have any background in accounting, human resources, budgeting, construction, maintenance or law. Currently, the Regulatory Council is reluctant to legislate more education in today’s economy,” she pointed out. And that’s why there is most definitely a need for this education. Managers, management companies, and associations should make this investment in their time, not just among current managers but to upgrade association knowledge, as well. This 40-hour advanced studies program was created to bring a new level of excellence to an industry that is getting more and more complicated. Most significant about this educational opportunity is that it is Florida-specific and that is what makes it stand out. So there you have it – board of directors! A new way to ensure that your manager is up to date and properly- versed in the details of managing your community association. To learn more about the program, go to <www.fcaponline.net> or tel. 561-2778152 to get more information. Background yourself on this opportunity to keep your association on top of community management by having your management better informed. Having been selected as an instructor at this school, I hope to see your manager take part in this outstanding opportunity. Mitch Drimmer, a licensed CAM and FCAP instructor, is Vice President of Association Financial Services, an accredited collection agency specializing in finance, business process outsourcing and community association management. For more information, visit <www.associationfinancial.com> or tel: 305-677-0022, ext. 804.
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Enjoy Blues, Brews, BBQ at Fruit and Spice Park BY CATHY GUERRA
The second annual Blues, Brews & Barbecue will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 21 and 22, at the Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Ave. in Homestead. Join everyone lakeside for some tantalizing barbecue and incredible blues and country music. Relax while strolling through the park or spread your blanket and gaze at the sky. A multitude of children’s activities, petting zoo and pony rides will be available throughout the day, as well as an interactive zone sponsored by Homestead Motor Speedway all day on Saturday. Featured bands performing onstage include “Pit Bull Blues Band,” “The Jay Blues Band,” “BlackStar,” and “Matt Mansfield Band.” On Saturday, from noon to 2 p.m., Thunder Country deejay Doug Hitchcock will do a live on-the-air remote
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