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Commissioner proposes charrette, West Kendall government center BY RICHARD YAGER
aking good on a promise to establish a new look for West Kendall, Miami-Dade District 11 Commissioner Juan C. Zapata has proposed a government center for the area and a charrette to control N. Kendall Drive growth west of Florida’s Turnpike. Both propositions were advanced before commissioners on May 7 after receiving an affirmative 3-0 vote from the Miami-Dade Infrastructure and Capital Improvements Committee which Zapata now chairs since taking office in January. Zapata’s resolution for a government office to serve West Kendall residents calls for a study by Mayor Carlos Gimenez to determine feasibility of constructing a “West Dade Government Center” or, by purchase or lease, establish an office where services may be consolidated. “It’s important to bring county government closer to the people,” he told the committee in asking for its support. His comments caused District 4’s Sally A. Heyman to recall when
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Riviera Prep School students donated their artwork to a silent auction benefiting research to combat Huntington’s Disease. The silent auction took place during a gala on May 4 at the Palmetto Bay Village Center. The following students are pictured with their art: Maya Masucci, Kelly Roberts, Gabriela Cedeira, Alexis Diaz, Bruna Giampetro, Ann Gottenger, Shelby Onabowale and Nicole Otero-Gomez. Also in the picture are Ms. Janis Klein-Young, the art teacher, and State Sen. Dwight Bullard’s assistant, Venus.
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iami-Dade County is partnering with the American Cancer Society as it looks to local residents to help finish the fight against cancer by reaching full enrollment in a historic research study. Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS3) will give scientists a better understanding of cancer causes and prevention. The Society is looking for local men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 from various racial/ethnic backgrounds with no personal history of cancer to help reach full enrollment of at least 300,000 people.
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Homeowner Associations (KFHA) on May 2. The meeting was attended by some 50 residents and KFHA members. “I will absolutely oppose any move to build a casino on that property,” pledged the freshman House District 26 representative who said he and his staff “have been repeatedly assured by Miccosukee representatives they only want to continue operating a golf course there.”
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ith Indian tribal land sovereignty solely a federal and state legal concern, any effective protest of the Miccosukee’s control of Miccosukee Golf and Country Club in Kendale Lakes will likely require a separate court action by affected residents. That was the advice of U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia during a special meeting hosted by the Kendall Federation of
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Kendale Lakes Elementary serves needs of students and community BY DONNA SHELLEY
Kendale Lakes Elementary School (KLE) is the kind of learning center that restores one’s faith in the future of American education. A fully vested partner in the community, KLE has a sterling record of serving the needs of its students, building a strong corps of adult volunteers and instilling pride of place. One shining example of community involvement, among many is that related by Martha Jaureguizar, school principal. The students and faculty wanted to recognize the victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. But they were informed that continued contriKendale Lakes Elementary students work at individual computers. butions were no longer needed. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The decision was made to make a memorial at KLE by planting two designed to satisfy the needs of a given trees and placing 26 stepping stones curriculum or grade level is used, begininscribed with the names of the victims. A ning with children in pre-kindergarten member of the community with a son at classes. The success realized with this new KLE immediately offered to provide the trees free of charge and to plant them as technology has been a boon to all students, including those with special needs. well. KLE opened some 50 years ago and has Test scores and grades have markedly had two additions, and a program to improved in a short period of time. As a Title I school for pre-K to fifth update the physical plant. Updating includes providing the teaching tools that grade students, 77 percent of KLE’s stuwill reflect the technological advances dent body is eligible for free or reduced necessary to educate children in the 21st lunch. The 730-strong student body is comprised of Hispanic, AfricanCentury. “God bless our superintendent [Alberto American, Caucasian, Gifted and Carvalho] and the people of Miami-Dade Special Education children. A top perCounty for the new bond [issue of $1.2 forming school, KLE is has garnered a billion]. It was the answer to our prayers,” number of accolades, including being named a five-star school by the Florida Jaureguizar said. When Jaureguizar became the principal Department of Education. Another in 2010, she asked her teaching staff what honor is that in the 2013-14 academic they believed was important for their suc- year KLE will become a STEAM (scicess with the students. The majority said ence, technology, engineering, arts, and that they needed improved technology mathematics) School. “Our school is blessed with an eager within the classroom. In support of that, the school has launched a program to pur- team, willing to learn,” Jauregiuzar said. KLE prides itself on the success of its chase “SMART Boards” to outfit each classroom with the aid of funds from programs for gifted students, self-condonations, support from the school district tained full inclusion for special education students, and English language learners, and parent-teacher groups. The SMART board is an interactive among other hands-on programs. Teacher Andrea Waters said of KLE, “It whiteboard that operates electronically in concert with a computer, a projector and is very heartfelt here. We are a communiappropriate software. Students and teach- ty within a community.” KLE is located at 8000 SW 142 Ave. ers can work at the SMART board much like a whiteboard, inputting with their fin- Contact the office at 305-385-2575 and ger or special “pen.” Available software visit online at< http://kle.dadeschools.net>.
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“By joining this study, people can literally help save lives, giving future generations more time with families and friends,” said MiamiDade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. “As the American Cancer Society celebrates its 100th birthday in 2013, I can think of no more valuable contribution to the cancer fight.” Signing up requires a one-time in-person visit to read and sign a consent form, complete a survey, have your waist measured, and give a small non-fasting blood sample like what you’d do during a routine doctor visit. Participants also will complete a more detailed survey at home and will continue to receive periodic follow-up surveys in the future that researchers will use to look for more clues to cancer’s causes. “Many individuals diagnosed with cancer struggle to answer the question, ‘What
caused my cancer?’ In many cases, we don’t know the answer,” said Alpa V. Patel, PhD, principal investigator of CPS-3. “CPS-3 will help us better understand what factors cause cancer, and once we know that, we can be better equipped to prevent cancer.” CPS-3 is the latest addition to the Society’s groundbreaking cancer prevention studies, which have been instrumental in helping identify major factors that can affect cancer risk. Researchers say CPS-3 holds the best hope of identifying new and emerging cancer risks. But its success depends on members of the community becoming involved. Researchers will use data from CPS-3 to build on evidence from those earlier cancer prevention studies, which began in the 1950s and involved hundreds of thousands of volunteer participants. For more information, visit <www.cancer.org/cps3florida> or call Lainie Jones at 305-779-2848.
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the county provided Team Metro services in 12 offices throughout Miami-Dade County. “At this time, the nearest government complex for compliance and building issues is located on Coral Way,” noted Bernardo Escobar, chief aide to Zapata. “For many other matters, West Kendall citizens often make trips downtown on property taxes and homestead exemptions, among others.” Some services now requiring special trips to scattered county offices involve such simple matters as obtaining a dog license or applying for a handicapped driver’s permit tag to hang on a vehicle mirror support. Under Mayor Gimenez, Miami-Dade government consolidated services under a Department of Permitting, Environment and Regulatory Affairs, bringing together the county permitting, regulatory and environmental services in the center at 11905 Coral Way. The charrette proposed by Zapata is similar to a five-year study recently completed on Bird Road between SR 826 (Palmetto Expressway) and Florida’s Turnpike, and blocks contributing to its appearance, north and south of SW 40th Street. New overlays revising current land use and zoning would control future growth by limiting a current mix of residential and commercial to stricter environmental and spatial standards, leading to shaded sidewalks and beautified parking lots. “Such a plan would utilize the existing
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JUMPS FOR KENDALL GAZETTE
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Peppered for over an hour with questions, Garcia said he would not venture to guess the outcome of the county’s pending appeal of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs decision of July 27, 2012 placing the approximate 230-acre tract under legal jurisdiction of the tribe. “My inquiries have shown that the current county appeal of tribal rights must be determined by review of existing state and federal laws,” he said. “That being the case, the pleading by the county will likely take three to four years before any decision is rendered.” The county’s 43-page document begins with raising the right of the Miccosukee Tribe to be legally recognized under federal jurisdiction in 1934, then recaps the issues it claims prove failure to establish proper criteria for a need to expand tribal land, as well as the Bureau’s failure to consider jurisdictional problems (policing, zoning, etc.) raised by the tribal land designation. “Settling all of those issues will involve federal and state law,” Garcia said. “As I
county planning staff without requiring a special budget appropriation to get underway,” Escobar noted. In recent weeks, Zapata has continued his efforts to push for stronger government services in West Kendall that may lead to its incorporation, a move he supported during his early years of county service as the district’s Community Council chair in 1996-98 and as state representative for eight years. Zapata also has a proposed a potential incorporation area of approximately 137,000 residents, west of Florida’s Turnpike to Krome Avenue and south of Bird Road to SW 152nd Street, but the charrette is restricted to Kendall Drive improvements, not a new city designation, Escobar said. “Like the Bird Road study that led to implementations to improve existing parking, sidewalks, and landscaping, the charrette will only study areas within the blocks, north and south of Kendall Drive that would have an effect on how the main thoroughfare can be improved in future years.” At a mid-April meeting of Community Council 11, Zapata told those attending that a series of improvements was needed in West Kendall, including the organization of a Parks Committee to help direct county park improvements where most needed as well as supporting connection of bike paths to park areas. On Jan. 31, he told the Greater Kendall Business Association that “Local government places you closer to the people you serve, that is why it is in your best interest to become active in any effort to achieve incorporation.” see it now, the only viable recourse of residents, barring an overturn of the county appeal, would be initiation of a legal action in a federal or state court.” Even that, he added, may be difficult because litigation “must have cause, some physical change by the tribe that alters the land, resulting in an infringement of property covenants to become a viable legal issue. And that would have had to have taken place after before a legal action was filed.” In support of Kendale Lakes resident’s petitions that accompanied the county appeal, KFHA passed its own resolution, noting that a 99-year zoning restriction was placed on ownership deeds granted in 1972, requiring the tribal property to remain a golf course, noting any change would require approval of 75 percent of its neighbors and a majority vote of the Miami-Dade County Commission. Those covenants represent one of the strongest reasons for protests by Kendale Lakes residents whose property adjoins the golf course, Garcia said, adding that such legal action, however, would necessarily take place only after an infringement of property rights had been undertaken.
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Corruptions Investigation Bureau marks 15 years, over 350 arrests BY RICHARD YAGER
A first-hand look at the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Public Corruptions Investigation Bureau reflected how its vigilance in uncovering criminal acts has led to more than 350 arrests out of over 1,200 cases since its organization in 1998. “Details are necessarily kept confidential in most cases, since the extent of our investigations has covered a wide range of county and city officials, employees, lobbyists, contractors and vendors,” described veteran Det. Giovanni Poveda during a Miami-Dade Police Hammocks District Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting on Apr. 24. “While bid tampering, bribery and misconduct are the most common complaints, fraud and theft involving contractors and employees are by far the most common incidents leading to criminal charges,” he noted, accompanied by fellow officer Dawn Colon. Together they summarized the Bureau’s 15-year history and objectives. “Bureau investigations today can take as long as two years to uncover violations criminally chargeable by either the U.S. Attorney or, in most cases, the State Attorney’s office in Miami,” Poveda explained. Emphasizing quick reporting of incidents, the officers urged citizens to contact the Bureau whenever suspicious actions appear to be criminal in nature. “Do not try to make further inquiries yourself that might interfere with a potential criminal prosecution,” Poveda
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warned. “Be ready to provide any new information or documents to Bureau investigators as soon as possible. “Above all, never divulge your suspicions or your contact to the Bureau to anyone. Maintaining complete confidentiality is paramount if what you observe turns out to be a criminal action for prosecution.” If investigators find no wrong doing, the information provided by a caller still will be referred to the appropriate department involved, along with a suggested course of action, he added. “Once an investigation uncovers a criminal action, the case is turned over to the State Attorney’s office for legal procedures leading to an indictment,” he advised. Asked how the Bureau combats insurance “scams” involving faked automobile collisions, Poveda said that evidence should be reported to the Miami-Dade County Economic Crimes Unit that conducts investigations into reported crimes inflicting serious financial hardship. Economic investigators also review cases involving major fraud and auto thefts, as well as following up complaints of identity theft, nuisance abatement and mortgage fraud. “In any instance, we will be glad to advise any caller where a report of suspicious behavior or potential crime is best handled,” concluded Poveda. For information on corruption reports, visit online at <miamidade/police/corruptions.com> or call 305-5993121.
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Total Wine & More to open superstore at The Palms BY ARELY RUIZ
Total Wine & More, America’s largest independent retailer of fine wine, spirits and beer, will bring its next generation retail experience to South Florida with the May 23 opening of its new store at The Palms in Town & Country Center, 11960 Mills Dr. The store opens for business at 9 a.m. on May 23 and will host a grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration at 6 p.m. that evening. Wine tastings, live entertainment, a cigar rolling demonstration and more mark the grand opening of the Kendall store. Total Wine & More will make a charitable donation of $10,000 to Kendall area non-profit Read2Succeed (www.r2succeed) as a show of its commitment to the community it serves. Total Wine & More’s new Kendall store, at nearly 23,000 square feet, will include an incredible selection of more than 8,000 wines, 3,000 spirits and 2,500 beers. The store will feature a state-of-the-art education center complete with desktop computers and Wi-Fi, to be used for wine, beer and spirits classes as well as for private tastings, meetings and special events. “Customers in South Florida love us for our top notch service, outstanding selection and low, everyday prices”, said David Trone, who co-owns Total Wine & More with his brother Robert. “With this new store, we want to give our Kendall customers an unparalleled shopping experience by adding the latest technologies to educate and inform their wine, spirits and beer purchases.” Located throughout the store will be
team members go through a 100-plushour training program and participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly training and education classes. Over 60 of the company’s employees travel to California’s Napa and Sonoma regions each year as well as to Europe’s key wine regions every other year in order to increase their product knowledge. The net result is the best-trained, most knowledgeable staff in the industry. Total Wine & More’s commitment to education extends to the communities it serves. The education center in the new store is made available to local businesses and non-profits without charge. In 2012, Total Wine & More donated more than $2.5 million worth of products and services to nearly 3,000 charitable organizations across the nation. The Kendall store is Total Wine & More’s 21st store in Florida. For more information on Total Wine & More, including employment opportunities, visit <www.totalwine.com>. Interior view of a Total Wine & More store –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Increased use of smart phones, tablets leading to higher identity-theft rates
Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH There’s a perfect storm that could cause problems for South Florida consumers. Our accelerated use of smart phones and mobile computers (tablets) has led to some of the highest identity-theft rates in the country. As it turns out, some of the most popular mobile apps that could be in your phone or portable devices could potentially track your every move and reveal your most sensitive personal and financial data to others. Computers, tablets and smart phones are an increasingly important part of our lives. We use them at home, school and on the road. And there is a dizzying array of apps for them. Many are free. However my investigations found that in many cases, those “harmless looking apps” like the Brightest Flashlight application for smart phones, could be collecting personal data and track your every move without you even knowing it. We checked it out with local Cyber-Safety expert Mike Scheidell of Security Privateers. “Yes, it can track you within 15 feet,” he warns. “It’s got your address… your exact
address. You go home, and as soon as you turn the flashlight on it knows exactly where you are and where you live. They want to know where you are so they can target advertising to you and sell that information.” That worries some local smart phone users. “It’s horrible,” said Sandra Diaz of Doral. “Someone is spying on us and we don’t even know who is there.” Paul Gobitas is a Technology Specialist from Peru. “They can access your personal information; they can steal your identity,” he said. “If they are smart enough and they’re targeting you, they could access your company files and your company strategies. They could access very, very important, confidential information. I asked him if it was happening today. “Absolutely,” he replied. Doral businessman Alan Orozzo’s has friends who had their identities stolen. He doesn’t use free apps anymore and doesn’t use any software he hasn’t checked out completely. He said he has friends who have had bank accounts totally drained. “It’s getting worse,” he said. To find out exactly what some of the most popular apps are doing “behind the scenes,” we asked Mike Scheidell to check them out. Google Map is a popular location-finder.
According to this app website run by Google: “It allows the app to directly call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls.” “It’s right there on the screen but nobody reads that portion of it when they download the application because that portion is hidden when you download it,” Scheidell explained. “It could call 900 numbers or long distance. You don’t have the chance to decide which calls that specific application can make.” Google’s disclosing that information now because just last year, it got hit with a $22.5 million fine by the Federal Trade Commission over alleged privacy violations. Do you use the free music app Pandora? Scheidell found “It can read your phone status, are you on the phone, not on the phone; it can track you; it can read your contact information. If you’re a corporate customer, it can read all the dates.” I asked if it can connect to a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and transmit data without you knowing about it? Yes, he replied. Linked-In also is a popular business-networking app. “You can give them information about your birthday, you can give them information about your phone number. If you combine the information about your address and your birth date, this is information that can be used to compromise your bank credentials,”
Scheidell explained. A recent study by Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University identified 10 popular mobile apps capable of sharing your most sensitive personal information. They range from popular free games like Angry Birds, or background wallpapers, or even simple dictionaries. Just about every app developer has its own privacy guidelines. Many say they do not disclose personal data to third parties without your permission. Still, most users enjoy free, unsecured Wi-Fi access that can be picked up by hackers. A recent cyber-security study by Verizon found 44 million records were compromised last year. In 76 percent of the cases, hackers were able to get into open networks and pick off data. “I would say it’s going to get worse,” Scheidell warns. “Everybody wants more things for free. And the applications and the advertisers and thieves are going to learn how to steal your information.” Those legal user agreements most of us never read usually contain all the information about what an app can do, and what privacy rights you may give up to use it. Watch Al Sunshine’s “4 Money Watch” reports Monday-Friday. You may find Al’s blog at cbsmiami.com.
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Shame on U.S. Senate for ignoring will of the people R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY You are member of Congress. You are a Senator or a member of the House of Representatives. It doesn’t matter if you are a Democrat, Republican or an Independent. Unless you are living in a cave without television, newspapers or radio, you know that every national survey (except perhaps a survey conducted by the NRA) says almost 90 percent of Americans favor some sort of a gun sale approval process to weed out the crooks and those with dangerous mental problems. The public doesn’t care if the records are shredded after the sale. They just want to prohibit the sale of guns to those that have a history of wrongdoing or a mental problem that could cause a tragedy. The polling isn’t suggesting that Americans be prohibited from owning guns. They are not advocating ending the sale of guns. Fine, if every law-abiding
American, those of good mental health, want to own a gun. All most Americans ask is that all future sales of guns require a background check to make sure the guns are not falling into the wrong hands. So what happened when such a bill went to the floor of the Senate for a vote on Apr. 17? Flaunting the vast majority of Americans’ wishes the Senators failed to pass the proposed legislation. It would seem the financial support of the National Rifle Association (NRA) trumped the wishes of the public. Although a majority of Senators voted for the bill there were not enough to meet the 60 votes needed to prevent a filibuster. Perhaps, more than the loss of financial support, many Senators fear that not supporting the wishes of the NRA would result in their facing a NRA supported opponent when they come up for reelection. Now Mr. or Ms. Member of Congress, if 90 percent of Americans want some sort of sale clearance, why are you voting against it? Don’t you feel any need to support the demands of your constituents? Don’t you want to get reelected? Why are you being so intimidated by the fringe? You can’t win an election with 10 percent of the voting
• VIEWPOINT • public supporting you. I don’t think the NRA, has sufficient money to turn that 90 percent around. Why even the NRA, just a short time ago, supported background checks on gun buyers. I guess the NRA’s big money backers, the gun manufacturers, fear the loss of sales if criminals and those with mental health problems are prohibited from buying guns. This was a bipartisan issue. The background check bill was drafted, and supported, by Joe Manchim, a Democrat from West Virginia, and Patrick Toomey, a Republican from Pennsylvania. They even exempted from background check sales between individuals in the hope of gaining support from those still on the fence. Senate Leader Harry Reid said “This compromise legislation shouldn’t be controversial.” Shame on our Senate failing on America’s attempt to bring some common sense to gun ownership, flaunting America’s wishes, in order to protect their
support from the NRA. What a spineless bunch of elected officials. One last thought. A law enforcement officer friend once told me “owning a gun to protect your home is fine.” However, he said, “If you pull a gun on someone that just broke into your home you had better be ready to shoot. Because if you don’t and they see you have a gun they will shoot you. You are dead. They will shoot you the moment they see a gun in your hand. And, if you do shoot make sure it is a burglar, not your wife or kid up going to the bathroom in the middle of the night.” What more can I say? We appreciate your opinions on this column whether in agreement or disagreement. Please send your comments to (fax number) 305-6626980 or email to <letters@communitynewspapers.com>. The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of this newspaper, its editors or publisher.
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Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute breaks ground on $90M expansion BY MELISSA LICHTENHELD
Baptist Hospital of Miami launched a $90 million construction project to expand Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Baptist Hospital’s Surgery Center with a recent groundbreaking ceremony. The expansion will be built onto the southeast corner of the Institute, adjacent to the Surgery Center. The new facility is expected to open in 2016. The investment reflects Baptist Health’s commitment to bringing the latest medical advances to the community. Among new programs planned by the Institute is a National Center for Aneurysm Therapy, Center for Advanced Endovascular Therapy, and a Center for Structural Heart Therapy. Some areas of the existing facility will be renovated and four advanced endovascular procedure suites will be added. Plans designed by HKS Architects call for a 60,000-square-foot addition and a 40,000-square-foot renovation. “Our vision is bold and grandiose,” Barry T. Katzen, MD, the Institute’s founder and medical director, told the crowd gathered to witness the groundbreaking. “We are building so that we can care for health problems we don’t even know exist yet. We are building to change the future of
medicine,” he added. “Under the leadership of Dr. Katzen, the Institute has played a significant role in the success of Baptist Hospital and Baptist Health,” said Bo Boulenger, CEO of Baptist Hospital. “Our physicians have pioneered less invasive techniques to treat aneurysms, stroke and heart disease and participated in many groundbreaking research trials. This expansion not only is an investment in our community, but it allows us to expand on the world stage and to tackle the most difficult cases that other hospitals and doctors turn away.” Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute opened in 1987 with two doctors, six staff members and two interventional procedure suites. Today, there are more than 300 doctors and 500 employees, eight procedure rooms and three diagnostic imaging rooms. The Institute has 125,000 patient visits a year. “The expansion will be a great gift for our community and beyond,” Dr. Katzen said. “We will be able to conduct more research, make discoveries that could transform how cardiovascular care is delivered and offer new services.” The expansion project also includes the enlargement of Baptist Hospital’s Surgery Center with six large operating rooms dediPictured turning soil during the recent groundbreaking for the expansion of the Institute and Baptist Hospital’s Surgery Center are (l-r) Brian E. Keeley, president and CEO of Baptist Health South Florida; Bo Boulenger, CEO of Baptist Hospital of Miami; Rudy Kranys, chair of Baptist Health Foundation; Calvin Babcock, chair of the board of Baptist Hospital; Dr. Michael Fili, president of Baptist Hospital medical staff, and Dr. Barry T. Katzen, founder and medical director of Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Building rendering: The international firm HKS Architects designed the expansion and renovation of the Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute at the southeast corner of 8900 N. Kendall Dr.
cated to neuroscience, cardiac and robotic surgery. An intraoperative MRI — a technology not currently available south of Orlando — will move between two dedicated operating rooms for specialists at the Baptist Health Neuroscience Center to use in intricate surgeries involving the brain and spine. “Baptist Health is committed to remaining at the forefront of healthcare advances,” said Baptist Health president and CEO Brian E. Keeley. “The new intraoperative MRI will give our specialists at the Neuroscience Center an advanced tool to serve the needs of our patients.” Baptist Hospital and Baptist Cardiac &
Vascular Institute is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare organization in the region. It also includes Baptist Children’s Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Doctors Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Mariners Hospital and outpatient locations in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. Baptist Health Foundation, the organization’s fundraising arm, supports services at all hospitals and facilities affiliated with Baptist Health. For more information, visit <www.baptisthealth.net/BaptistHospita>.
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Arboleya to receive Scouting’s top national award for adults BY JESSICA DROUET
The National Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of America will recognize Carlos Arboleya’s 53 years of adult service with the BSA’s oldest and highest commendation for extraordinary and truly noteworthy service of a national character to Scouting and the youth of America — the Silver Buffalo Award. One of South Florida’s most recognized businessmen, Arboleya’s success story is that of the American dream. After arriving in Miami in 1959 from Cuba, he rose from an inventory clerk to vice president at a shoe factory. He then reentered banking, the industry in which he worked in Cuba. In a short time, Arboleya made a name for himself. He continuously used the recognition to support the community and his true passion, working for the advancement and guidance of local youth. It is this passion that has led to Arboleya’s participation in the Boy Scouts of America. The success of Hispanic Scouting in South Florida is attributed largely to Arboleya’s leadership, commitment and effort, both personally and financially. He recruited and trained the manpower to lead and organize troops in Miami’s Hispanic community. He is the founder of the Lincoln-Marti Boy and Girl Scout Camporee, held at the Carlos J. Arboleya Camping and Picnic Grounds in Miami for the past 43 years, which is attended by approximately 3,500 Scouts annually. Arboleya is a recipient of numerous Scouting awards, including the Silver Beaver Award on the council level, the Silver Antelope Award on the regional basis, the Vale la Pena (It Is Worthwhile) national award, the St. George Award from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting and the Cuban Silver Fleur-de-
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Lis symbolizing the Scout movement in Cuba before communism. Created in 1925, the first Silver Buffalo Award was conferred upon Lord BadenPowell, founder of the Scouting movement and Chief Scout of the World, with other notable recipients including: Charles A. Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, James A. Lovell Jr., John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Norman Rockwell, Charles M. Schulz, Walt Disney, Hank Aaron, Vince Lombardi, Bob Hope, Marian Anderson, Irving Berlin, Art Linkletter, Marian Wright, H. Ross Perot, J.W. Marriott, General Colin L. Powell, Bill Gates and 14 presidents of the United States. The Silver Buffalo Award will be presented to Arobleya at the national annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in Dallas, TX, on May 24. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, visit <www.scouting.org>.
Miami-Dade Commission meeting coming to S. Miami-Dade, May 21 BY ROSA QUIROZ
As part of her two-year term leading the Miami-Dade County Commission, chair Rebeca Sosa hopes to provide access to residents of all areas within the county by hosting the first offsite commission meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 8:30 a.m., at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center. Typically, commission meetings are held at
the Commission Chamber of the Stephen P. Clark Center in Downtown Miami, but Sosa has a mission to bring meetings to other areas of the community, such as South Dade, North Dade and possibly university campuses. The aim is to bring government closer to residents. The South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center is located at 10950 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay. For more information, visit <www.smdcac.org> or call the office of Commissioner Sosa at 305-375-4696.
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Miami Dade College recognized for its commitment to diversity BY ROXANA ROMERO
Miami Dade College (MDC) is no stranger to prestigious honors. It is ranked among the top colleges in the U.S., with a commitment to quality, diversity, innovation and best practices. The latest honor comes from American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) which conferred upon MDC its Advancing Diversity Award for its significant contributions — over a sustained period of time — to advancing diversity in community college leadership, the community, and within higher education as a whole. The first award of its kind, it recognizes MDC’s ongoing dedication to social equity for all students and personnel; reflects the diversity of its community and student population; models innovative and progressive practices that support institutional diversity, and maintains and advocates for policies that support diversity at local, state, and national levels. Under the leadership of Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, MDC’s president, the college has graduated more Hispanics and
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African-Americans than any other college in the country. MDC students represent 185 countries and speak 94 languages; in terms of its full-time workforce, 75 percent of administrators, 63 percent of faculty, and 88 percent of staff are minorities. “This recognition is truly on behalf of everyone who is part of what we call ‘Democracy’s College.’ Diversity is a cornerstone in everything we do. At MDC, we have proven that diversity, open access and quality can go hand in hand,” Dr. Padrón said. The awards ceremony took place on Apr. 23 during the AACC’s 93rd annual convention in San Francisco. The AACC established the Awards of Excellence to align with key recommendations of the 21st Century Commission on the Future of Community Colleges, a blueribbon group that issued its findings last spring. Its mission is to elevate community colleges that are at the vanguard of progressive practices. Finalists for the AACC Awards of Excellence were chosen by a specially appointed committee of the AACC board of directors.
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West Kendall Baptist Hospital names board chair, vice chair BY DONNA VAN DER DIJS
West Kendall Baptist Hospital has named Aída Shafer as chair of its board of directors. Shafer, who previously served as vice chair, replaces the late Tony Alonso who died in October 2012. Shafer is owner of the certified public accounting firm Viciana & Shafer PA in Coral Gables. She is a graduate of Florida State University and an active volunteer in local Christian organizations. She also serves on the Baptist Health South Florida board of trustees. Scott Weston, a broker/partner with the commercial real estate firm Maddux and Company, has been named vice chair of the West Kendall Baptist Hospital board. Weston serves on the board of trustees of Baptist Health, as well as the boards of the Baptist Health South Florida Foundation, Baptist Health Enterprises and Baptist Outpatient Services. “Aída Shafer has served in various leadership positions in the Baptist Health network and is a founding member of the board of West Kendall Baptist Hospital,” said Javier Hernández-Lichtl, CEO of West Kendall Baptist Hospital. “She has a deep knowledge of our operations and is well-equipped to lead our board as we continue to grow and expand our services,” he added. “I have big shoes to fill, as Tony Alonso was widely respected and loved throughout Baptist Health,” Shafer said. “He recruited me to serve on this board. As the hospital enters its second year of operation, I hope to continue his legacy of strong and principled leadership for the benefit of the residents of West Kendall.” All board members serve as volunteers, without compensation. They also must abide by a rigid conflict-of-interest policy that prevents them or their family members from
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Palmer Trinity School hosted its 22nd annual Book Fair on Monday, Apr. 22, featuring local New York Times bestselling author James Grippando. Parents transformed the school gymnasium into an elegant dining room with table themes like “Nancy Drew Mysteries” and “The Nutcracker.” Money raised at the Book Fair supports Palmer Trinity Matheson Library with funding for books, library automation software, furniture, shelving and special projects. In the past two years,
proceeds from the event greatly enhanced online research databases, which provide an invaluable resource for student research. The Book Fair continued with a weeklong campus book sale for students, faculty, and staff thanks to Books and Books. This year, the event helped raise over $11,000. Most importantly, the event helped strengthen the intellectual mission of the library through promoting love for books, reading, and the attainment of academic excellence. For more information about the school, visit <www.palmertrinity.org>.
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Miami Dade College’s (MDC) softball head coach Gina De Aguero hit one out of the park for the team, clinching the 2013 Southern Conference Coach of the Year Award. The Miami native, now in her second year as MDC’s softball coach, steered the Lady Sharks to first place at the Southern Conference Championship. Coaching for the past 10 years, De Aguero has used her extensive experience
to lead her Kendall Campus team to a 2812 season, thus far. She and the Lady Sharks took what they learned on the field and competed in the state tournament, the first week of May. In 2012, MDC came in second place in its conference. MDC has a winning sports history. Its athletic teams have earned a total of 33 NJCAA titles, and many of the college’s baseball players have gone on to excel in the Major Leagues. Most recently, the softball team was the 2010 national champion squad.
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Parks offer water safety, Learn-to-Swim classes BY LEE STEPHENS
With the warm summer months ahead many families will be spending more time poolside or at the beach, so there is no time like the present to prepare your child for being safe in and around water. The Miami-Dade County Commission has designated the month of May as “Water Safety Month,” during which the MiamiDade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department is partnering with the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade to heighten public awareness about the urgency for all youth to receive water safety instruction and swimming lessons to prevent drowning. In support of this initiative, families are encouraged to attend informative learn-toswim “Summer Safety Splash” community events and register their children for MiamiDade County Parks’ Learn-to-Swim classes. Nationally, drowning is the second-leading cause of injury-related death among children ages 1-14. Florida has the second-highest number of drowning incidents in the United States, and Miami-Dade County leads the state in drowning deaths. “We live in a county surrounded by water, so it is critical that citizens make water safety and swimming lessons a priority for their children,” said Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. “These essential skills can help save lives. Just one drowning is too many.” Miami-Dade Parks director Jack Kardys added, “To keep children safe around water, they need to learn how to swim. Our MiamiDade Parks Learn-to-Swim classes empower children and enable them to safely enjoy a lifetime of fun in and around the water.” Free community events are presented by Miami-Dade County Parks and Miami Children’s Hospital, with support from AvMed Health Plans, Assurant, the Larry Little Legends Golf Classic and other sup-
porters of the Swim for Jenny Memorial Fund. The fund provides free swimming lessons to disadvantaged children. More information is available at <www.swimforjenny.org>. Activities will include drowning rescue demonstrations; swimming lesson demonstrations; interactive activities related to water safety; supervised water fun for children in the pool and splash playground, and information on the importance of water safety from community leaders. Locally, the Summer Safety Splash will take place on May 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at A.D. Barnes Pool, 3401 SW 72 Ave. It is sponsored by Miami-Dade County Commission chair Rebecca Sosa. Miami-Dade County Parks Learn-toSwim classes are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Learn-to-Swim classes include Parent and Tot (ages 2=5), Levels 1-6 (ages 6-18) and adults. For more information or to register, contact the pool of your interest.
Area year-round pools: • A.D. Barnes Pool, 3401 SW 72 Ave., 305- 665-1626; • Helen Sands Pool, 16350 SW 280 St., 305-248-1386, and • Tamiami Pool, 11201 SW 24 St., 305223-7077. Area seasonal pools (open summer months only): • Naranja Pool, 14150 SW 264 St., 305257-0404; • Sgt. Joseph Delancy Pool, 14375 Boggs Dr., 305-238-5692, and • Tropical Estates Pool, 10201 SW 48 St., 305-221-5041. All pools are outdoors and pool lifts are available at all pools.
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Ohio State Buckeyes 8U wins the HPBSA championship
MCH’s Radio Lollipop to host annual ‘A Night at the Improv’ BY JENNIFER CAMINAS
The Ohio State Buckeyes Softball team (8U age division) won the Howard Palmetto Softball 1 championship. The girls finished the season with a 11-5 record and went on to win all their games in the playoffs, including the championship on Apr. 20. Pictured with their trophies are (l-r, top row) coaches Kristina Picon and Luis Zabala; (middle row) Zaria Wright, Alyssa Zabala, Sophia Moran, Riley Diedrick, and Samantha Diedrick; (bottom row) Tatiana Christin-Smith, Annelise Alvarez, Lauren Blanco, Kaitlyn Oikle, Angelina Diaz and Gianna Perez.
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Radio Lollipop, Miami Children’s Hospital’s (MCH) in-house radio station, will host a night filled with fun and laughter at its annual “A Night at the Improv.” The comedy show will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at the Miami Improv, 3390 Mary St. in Coconut Grove. Local comedians Dean Napolitano, Jon Vargas and Orlando Leyba will donate their time to bring smiles to attendees. This year’s show, hosted by DJ106.5’s DJ Laz and NBC6’s Roxanne Vargas, will benefit the renovation of the 16-year-old radio station, which brings joy, laughter, play and entertainment to hospitalized children at Miami Children’s Hospital. Tickets for the event can be purchased for $30 each and one ticket is good for two admissions. Raffle tickets also can be purchased for the chance to win one of many donated prizes, including a trip for two to Curacao courtesy of Viva Travel, a sevenday Royal Caribbean Cruise, a two-night
stay at the Ritz Carlton St. Thomas, brunch for two at the Biltmore Hotel and many more. This year’s raffle tickets are 6 for $20 or 15 for $30. Radio Lollipop was founded in England and MCH was the first hospital to establish a U.S. program. Radio Lollipop is the only hospital-run radio program in South Florida. A group of talented and passionate volunteers provide entertainment, music, crafts and activities to hospitalized children on a weekly basis. During program hours patients can visit the studio, help Radio Lollipop presenters ddejay the show, work on creative activities, win on-air prizes and request songs. Radio Lollipop at MCH broadcasts live from the main playroom studio every Terrific Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday and Thrilling Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To purchase “Night at the Improv” and raffle tickets contact Miami Children’s Hospital’s Community and Volunteer Resources Department at 786-624-4431 or visit miamiimprov.com.
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Party and Bridal Expo coming to Temple Beth Am, May 19 BY RITA DIAZ
Everyone likes to share special moments with friends and family and everyone loves a great party, but did you know that Moses also told us it was a good thing to do? He reminded the people who were just about to enter the Promised Land that it was imperative to take time to celebrate and rejoice over their good fortune. Although we really don’t need permission from a Biblical leader to have a party, it’s good to know that we’re following God’s word when we do. Temple Beth Am is hosting a Party and Bridal Expo and to help you get started planning, whether it’s a bris, bar or bat mitzvah, christening, quince or wedding. The Expo is free and open to everyone on Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Dr. Invite your friends, family, neighbors and co workers. There will be tons of food sampling, specialty drinks and lots of great giveaways. Life cycle events are cause for celebration. In Judaism, when a baby boy is born, we plan a bris on the eighth day of his life. This event includes a ritual circumcision, which connects the child to his Jewish heritage dating back to Abraham’s covenant with God. Boys receive a Hebrew name at their Bris, while baby girls are given a Hebrew name during a ceremony held during worship services. At the age of 13, Jewish boys and girls may become a bar or bat mitzvah, which literally means son (bar) or daughter (bat) of the Commandments. This rite of passage defines our youth as adults in the community, responsible for carrying out full moral and religious duties. The next life-cycle event is the wedding and the synagogue hosts many of them in the beautiful sanctuary (complete with bride’s room), chapel and exquisite ballroom. Call for a tour.
And, then there are birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and so many other accomplishments and blessings that are worth commemorating with a special celebration. At the Party and Bridal Expo, you will find party-related vendors that can address all of your needs and answer all of your questions. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and interview these different vendors in one place. So, who can you meet and talk to at the Party and Bridal Expo? Who will give you ideas and suggestions? There will be photographers, videographers, bands and deejays. The florists can design a whole room or create an intimate centerpiece for a dinner party. Looking for party favors? There will be several options. Stationery and invitation needs will be met as well. If you are looking for entertainment or set designers, they will be there too. Party planners will be able to point you in the right direction and take direction! Caterers and venue representatives will be able to help with menu ideas and location details and area hotels can provide accommodations for your guests. In addition to meeting the Party and Bridal Expo vendors, you will be given a free booklet to take home and use as a reference guide. This resource will supply additional names and contact numbers of vendors that can help provide party-related services. So, come join the fun, whether you’re planning something for next week, next month or next year. And let’s remember Moses’ words to the people, that not only must you take time to celebrate and rejoice, but it’s in those moments that we can fully appreciate all the blessings given to us by God. For more information on the Party and Bridal Expo or for details about congregation membership incentives, call 305-6676667, ext. 107, or send email to <rdiaz@tbam.org>.
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Artist Tracy Ellyn’s project uses art for healing purpose BY GARY ALAN RUSE
Miami artist and educator Tracy Ellyn has been using her skills and knowledge of art in an unexpected way with a program called the Zen Tov Project. Its purpose is healing. “I started the project about 20 years ago while contemplating Picasso’s quote, ‘The meaning of life is to find your gift; the purpose of life is to give it away’,” Ellyn said. “I had just enjoyed two decades of a fashion design career in New York and Europe, and it was time to share this gift, which was so freely given to me by the universe, with the next generation. In particular, I was interested in giving to those of talent or need who would otherwise not have such an opportunity.” Having met Mark Knobel, president of The Life Quest Foundation, she joined forces with him to create the Zen Tov Project, which is the therapeutic arts branch of Life Quest. Life Quest advocates for individuals with a variety of impediments who are unable to navigate the maze of social services. “My goal is to help people use the creative process to heal, improve their well-being and overcome their circumstances, whether physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, financial, familial, bereavement, or any other life-related circumstances,” she said. “The creative process is healing and life-enhancing, whether due to an inner state or an outer catastrophic event. We want to provide cathartic expression, as well as talent-related opportunities that could provide once-in-alifetime opportunities to fulfill their gift and/or move out
Tracy Ellyn of The Zen Tov Project (left) and Ana Carolina Moreno of Art Center Miami are pictured during their art opening at Aba House Gallery. The event raised funds from the proceeds for the Emmaus Medical Mission to Guatemala.
of their circumstances.” In the past she has through her project provided such things as art and school supplies to Haitian orphanages after the earthquake, art classes and art therapy consultations for special needs youth and adults, art scholarships for Miami’s magnet art students of talent who could not afford their class museum trips, and tickets to special performing art events to children and teens that were challenged physically, mentally or financially. She has used art projects to help adolescent teens in substance abuse rehabilitation programs and various support groups, anti-bullying groups, and by donating gallery art pieces as fundraising for non-profit organizations. She also has done murals for in-need institutions that wish to promote their important work or enhance their environment. “I will soon be doing projects with the Children’s Bereavement Center, helping youngsters express their grief through the creation of emotion sculptures and art journaling,” Ellyn said. “The goal of the Miami-based CBC is to enable children and families to acknowledge change and integrate loss with healthful grief and mourning. Later in the year, I plan to do artwork with foster children and teens in the areas of self-esteem and transitioning to adult life.” For information search the Zen Tov Project on Google+ where a blog and inspiring photos and videos can be found. “We are grateful to be able to continue to provide artsrelated services and experiences that can help transform lives both locally and around the world,” she said.
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Active shooter tactical training drill takes place in Dolphin Mall May 1 multiagency active shooter training event draws units to Dolphin Mall in the wee hours of the morning.
BY MICHELLE HAMMONTREE-GARCIA
The City of Sweetwater hosted an active shooter multi-agency, hands-on tactical training event on May 1, from 4 to 7:45 a.m., in Dolphin Mall. The active shooter scenario started with uniform patrol units responding to an active shooter at Dolphin Mall. The subject was taken into custody while at least three more armed subjects were loose in the mall. There also were several victims remaining inside the mall. The tactical training slowed down to perform a methodical search using K-9 units and SWAT personnel, while uniformed units rescued victims. Victims were carried outside to
awaiting ambulances. Agencies that participated include: Sweetwater Police Department, Florida International University Police, Hialeah Police, Homestead Police Department, Virginia Gardens Police Department, Coral Gables Police Department, Hollywood Police Department, Miami-Dade Police Department, South Florida Reception Center, North Miami Beach Police Department, Miami Gardens Police Department, Pinecrest Police Department, Custom Boarder and Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, Doral Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigations, School Board Police Department and El Portal Police Department.
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Redland International Orchid Show Deering Estate presents Theatre Lab returning to Fruit and Spice Park in partnership with Theatre League BY BRIAN CULLEN
BY CATHY GUERRA
The 17th annual Redland International Orchid Show will take place May 17-19 at the Fruit and Spice Park located at 24801 SW 187 Ave. in Homestead. The largest annual orchid show in the United States features more than 50 booths of educational exhibits and orchid vendors. The American Orchid Societyjudged event showcases various types of orchids, plants, and unique supplies for sale, as well as lectures by experts, raffles and international food. Admission is $10 per person and children under 12 years of age are admitted free. Doors open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. For more information, call the Fruit and Spice Park at 305-247-5727. 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 partnership with the South Florida Theatre League, the Deering Estate at Cutler presents an Improvisation Workshop with Michael Yawney as part of its Theatre Lab on Sunday, May 19, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Visitor Center Exhibit Room at the Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave. The Improv Class is recommended for ages 16 and older and the cost is $15 per person. Through physical improvisation, participants will develop skills that deepen their ability to respond to other actors and to the onstage environment. Most American actor training focuses on character and story. The Viewpoints focus on what is happening in the present moment, encouraging perform-
in the agricultural Redland. The park offers daily botanical tours, fruit tasting and naturalist led workshops. For more information, visit <www.fruitandspicepark.org>.
ers to follow their gut feeling.. Michael Yawney is a director/playwright whose work has been seen at the Arsht Center and the Public Theater of South Florida. He currently is on the faculty of Florida International University. The Theatre Lab at the Deering Estate at Cutler is a performance art series and residency opportunity developed in partnership with the South Florida Theatre League. The South Florida Theatre League is an alliance of theatrical organizations and professionals dedicated to nurturing, promoting, and advocating for the growth and prestige of the South Florida theatre industry. For more information on the Deering Estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational and cultural programs, visit online at <www.deeringestate.org>.
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Deering Estate lecture series CHI receives $1.9M federal grant to discuss ‘Coastal Carnivores’ to expand its healthcare services BY TIFFANI HELBERG
BY CATHY GUERRA
South Florida is host to some of the richest natural resources in the world. The balance of human and natural systems in our growing urban community is central to political, cultural, and academic dialogues regarding the environment. “Speaking Sustainably” is a film and lecture series offered free to the public at the Deering Estate at Cutler in partnership with FIU’s School of Environment, Arts and Society. The series intends to engage the community with critical environmental issues of the 21st Century and to inspire action. The next event, free and open to the public, is Wednesday, May 22, at 7 p.m, at the Visitor Center Auditorium. The ?topic is “Coastal Carnivores” featuring Mike Heithaus, PhD, executive director, FIU School of Environment, Arts and Society; Philip Matich, doctoral candidate, FIU Biological Sciences, and Adam Rosenblatt,
doctoral candidate, FIU Biological Sciences. On the southern tip of the Florida Everglades, the Shark River meets the Gulf of Mexico to form an estuary where a number of predators, including alligators and bull sharks, call home. Humans have greatly reduced water flows across this famed “River of Grass.” Scientists from Florida International University have been studying predators in the estuary to understand how these animals will respond to changes in water flows, and to ensure they continue to fulfill their role in the food web. The screening will be followed by a panel-led discussion and Q&A session. For more information visit online at <http://seas.fiu.edu> or call 305-919-6000. The Deering Estate at Cutler, a MiamiDade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. For more information on the Deering Estate’s educational and cultural programs, visit <www.deeringestate.org>.
Community Health of South Florida Inc. (CHI) recently received a $1.9 million federal grant to provide healthcare services to some of the most needy and under-served people in Coconut Grove and South Miami. Out of several bids, the Health Resources and Services Administration choose CHI as the provider of choice to bring primary medical care and a host of other services to that area. This is just one of three new centers to open in the next four months. The new Coconut Grove, South Miami and Kendall centers will bring CHI’s services farther North into areas previously not serviced by the non-profit company. The majority of CHI’s seven current healthcare centers are farther south, primarily in the South MiamiDade area. “We welcome the opportunity to move into that area,” said Colonel Brodes Hartley Jr., president and CEO of CHI. “Coconut Grove, South Miami and Kendall are areas with tremendous need and we will be bringing in the same high level services there that CHI already has established farther south and in Marathon.”
The three centers will reach hundreds of thousands of people both lower and middle income to help fill the healthcare gap. Health services will be provided regardless of the person’s lack of insurance or ability to pay based on a sliding fee scale. Community Health of South Florida has been providing a variety of healthcare services to Miami-Dade and Monroe counties for more than 40 years. It will bring its same exemplary services to the three new centers including: primary care, ob-gyn, dental, pediatrics, behavioral health and more. Door-to door transportation for patients, pharmacy services and delivery also are part of the CHI one-stop shopping model for care. CHI is designated as a level 3 patient centered medical home. That’s the highest level of care designated by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. It is just one of many such awards and designations given to CHI for its commitment to putting patient care first at its state of the art healthcare centers. “I am tremendously proud of CHI and its progress,” Col. Hartley said. “We will continue to reduce barriers and increase access to good healthcare.”
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2013 SMCRA Summer Youth Program Scholarship The South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency is Currently Offering Scholarship Funding Assistance for South Miami Community Redevelopment Area Youth Entering the City of South Miami’s Summer Youth Program. The City of South Miami Summer Youth Program currently provides ten weeks of academic and recreational programming for South Miami Area Youth.
Program Location: Gibson Bethel Community Center Program Dates: June 7th - August 16th (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) Age Group: 5yrs (Must Have Completed Grade-K) – 17yrs SMCRA Application Acceptance Date: (Beginning) Thursday, May 16, 2013 SMCRA Application Submittal Deadline: (Ending) May 24, 2013 For more information please contact the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (SMCRA) Offices at: 5825 SW 68th Street, Suite 4, Office 400 South Miami, Fl 33143 (305)668-7239 or (305) 668-7236 (Phone) (305) 284-0912 (fax) Exterior of Miami Children’s Museum ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
BY WOODY GRABER
Viator Travel Blog, a highly respected travel site on the Internet, has named Miami Children’s Museum one of the “Ten Best Children’s Museums In The World.” This news comes following the recent annual gala where MCM raised nearly $1 million for educational programming. In naming the MCM one of the world’s 10 best Viator proclaimed the museum: “Featuring 56,500 square feet of space to play, imagine and create. Families could easily spend all day exploring the museum’s many exhibits. Cure sick pets in Pet
Central, play firefighter in the Safety Zone, give a checkup in the Health & Wellness Center or pick up groceries for dinner at the Supermarket. There are 14 themed rooms in total, each allowing children to learn while having fun.” Miami Children’s Museum is located at 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island. Admission is $16 for adults and children, $12 for Florida residents, free for children under 1 year, and admission for museum members is complimentary. For more information contact the museum at 305-373-KIDS (5437) or visit online at <www.miamichildrensmuseum.org>.
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GroveHouse Artists members exhibit opening at Deering Estate, June 19 BY CATHY GUERRA
The GroveHouse Artists eighth annual members exhibit opening will take place on Wednesday, June 19, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Deering Estate at Cutler. The GroveHouse Artists exhibit opening is free to the public. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available. The GroveHouse Artists memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit is curated by GroveHouse Artists director Barbara Tejada. Displayed throughout the historic homes, the show highlights award winning pieces from the annual Affair on Plein Air Event, a two-day juried on-site painting experience. The exhibit will be on display daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., from
May 24 through July 26 and is free with estate admission. GroveHouse Artists is a 501(c)(3) not for profit, cooperative art gallery whose purpose is to provide a venue for local artists to exhibit their original art work. GroveHouse Artists also strives to establish a community forum for awareness and participation in the arts and the art experience by presenting cultural programs, presentations, and exhibits that are open and free to the public. The Deering Estate at Cutler, a MiamiDade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. For more information on the Deering Estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational and cultural programs, visit online at <www.deeringestate.org>.
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Biscayne National Park seeks volunteers for public contact BY LEE STEPHENS
If you enjoy working with people and have a bit of free time, consider volunteering at Biscayne National Park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center, located east of Homestead. Volunteers introduce visitors from around the world to the park and answer questions from an information desk overlooking beautiful Biscayne Bay. In addition to covering the information desk, public contact volunteers also rove the boardwalk at Convoy Point to provide park information, explain regulations and answer questions. Volunteers generally contribute four hours once or twice per week. They work side by side with park rangers, and enjoy training opportunities and excursions in the park. Heading into the summer, the park is tight on “people power” to keep the Dante Fascell Visitor Center open for park visitors.
“Volunteers give a warm welcome, provide information, make a lasting impression, are valued members of our team, and make the park a great place to visit,” said Biscayne National Park superintendent Brian Carlstrom. The park will provide volunteers with a uniform and training to prepare them for service as ambassadors to Biscayne National Park and the National Park Service. Additionally, summer is the slow season affording time to read up on the park’s unique ecosystems and colorful human history between groups of visitors. For more information or to apply, contact Christiana Admiral, Biscayne National Park chief of interpretation at 305-2301144, ext. 018, or visit the park’s website at <www.nps.gov/bisc> and select “support your park” from the menu on the left side of the page. For more information on Biscayne National Park, call 305-2307275, ext. 0 or visit the park’s website at <www.nps.gov/bisc>.
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OrchidMania South Florida schedules 15th annual orchid sale, May 25-26 BY MARIANNE SWAN
Great plants and great prices for a great cause are what you will find at OrchidMania South Florida’s 15th annual orchid sale on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, at Dante Fascell Park, 8600 SW 57 Ave. (Red Road) in South Miami. The sale will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. There will be tents and tables filled with orchids of all varieties, appealing to beginners, serious collectors, and everyone in between who just loves these fascinating plants. And you can feel good about your purchases because proceeds benefit the Pediatric This is just one of many beautiful orchids available at the sale. AIDS program at the University of ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ing tips for the plants you choose to take Miami Miller School of Medicine. OrchidMania South Florida is an all-vol- home. And if the orchid bug already has unteer organization of orchid enthusiasts. bitten you, OrchidMania welcomes new Throughout the year, the volunteers meet volunteers. It is a great way to learn from on Sundays at the OrchidMania green- experts and give back to your community house to care for the orchids that have been at the same time. To learn more about the organization, donated by commercial growers and hobbyists. These knowledgeable volunteers check out the website at <www.orchidmawill gladly provide expert care and grow- nia.org> or call 305-667-2992.
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Honda Civic design upgraded with new standard features
Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The popular Honda Civic returns for 2013 with a host of design upgrades and new standard features, while continuing with the efficiency and value that has made it an icon for 40 years. The 2013 Civic Sedan and Coupe are available in LX, EX, EX-L and Si models, with the Civic Hybrid, Civic Natural Gas and Civic HF offered in the sedan. The entry model DX has been discontinued. The Civic Sedan gets new front and rear exterior styling and the interior on all models received extensive styling upgrades. Up front, a new open-mouth lower bumper with a horizontal chrome accent and a sportier black honeycomb mesh grille is anchored by new integrated fog lights on EX-L and higher trims. The grille is flanked by new clearlens corner lights and the front end flows into a new taller, more deeply faceted hood. To the rear, a new bumper design and trunk lid are capped by a clean, horizontal chrome
trim piece. The rear bumper features integrated reflector treatments and a new lower diffuser panel finished with a honeycomb mesh vent. Restyled wheels on all models help sharpen the look. Under the hood, the Civic lineup includes the fuel efficient, all-aluminum, 140-hp, iVTEC 1.8-liter 16-valve four-cylinder engine (28/39/32 mpg city/hwy/combined) that delivers 128 pounds-feet of torque at 4300 rpm. It’s mated to either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Also available is a sporty all-aluminum, 201hp, i-VTEC 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission. Other power options include 1.8-liter, 110 hp a natural gas engine (available in 37 states) and a 1.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powerplant mated to Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system and its lithiumion battery pack. Paired to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), the Civic Hybrid earns a city/hwy/combined EPA rating of 44/44/44 mpg. All Civic models have Honda’s ECO Assist technology, which with the push of the green dash-mounted “ECON” button helps drivers operate the vehicle more fuel efficiently. New safety technologies built into the Civic include the application of the next-gen Advanced Compatibility Engineering II
Civic Sedan has a new open-mouth lower bumper with a horizontal chrome accent and a sportier, black honeycomb mesh grille anchored by new integrated fog lights.
(ACE II) body structure, which includes additional front end structures designed to help increase occupant protection by dispersing crash energy in frontal crashes. Also new are SmartVent side airbags and side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor. Available Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) systems make their debut in the 2013 Civic Hybrid. All 2013 Civic models come standard equipped with such features as Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and Audio, rearview camera,
color i-MID display, USB/iPod connection, Pandora Interface, a SMS text feature, steering wheel audio controls, exterior temperature gauge and sliding center-console armrest. Pricing on the 2013 Honda LX Sedan starts at $18,165. Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.
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18003 SW 88 Pl
7600 SW 135 St
Wonderful 3 bdrm / 2 bath home in Palmetto Bay. Vaulted ceilings in the kitchen and family room. Formal living and dining rooms. Circular drive. Accordian shutters. Fabulous screened pool and patio with covered porch all surrounded by lush vegetation. Large, fenced 15,125 sq ft lot.
Exceptional 3 bdrm/ 3 bath, family home in Pinecrest. Formal living & dining rms, eat in kitchen with lots of counter space. Spacious family room overlooks oversized, 25,700 sq ft lush backyard with covered patio and room for a pool. 2 master suites. 2 car side-entry garage. $699,000
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7814 SW 165 St
Fabulous 5 bdrm/ 3 bath home, built in 1995, in Cutler Bay. Updated kitchen with granite countertops. Formal living room and dining room. 2 car side entry garage. Newer pool and patio with large side yard.
Spacious and well-maintained home on a quiet street in Palmetto Bay. 4 bdrm/ 3 bath, over 2,900 sq ft on a beautifully landscaped 18,000 sq ft lot. Formal dining room, expansive living room and family room. Large kitchen overlooks the pool and patio. Updated master bath. $529,000
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2030 Douglas Rd #806
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