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Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 90th Annual Gala Beach High principal selected as Florida Principal of the Year
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ith an atmosphere of elegance and artistic flair, The Miami Beach Chamber’s 90th Gala continued to weave the thread of “Celebrating Success” by stemming from its prestigious Honorees: STEVEN D. SONENREICH, President & CEO, Mount Sinai Medical Center Citizen of the Year Award; GARY R. GERSON, Founding Partner, Gerson, Preston, Robinson and Co., PA, City National Bank Hi-Tides Outstanding Achievement Award; DR. ROSANN SIDENER, Principal, Miami Beach Senior High School, Distinguished Service Award; JOSE ABREU, Director of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, Excellence in Tourism Award; and TONY GOLDMAN, Chairman, The Goldman Properties Company, Lifetime Achievement Award. These pillars of the community represent the City’s success in cultivating a strong environment that has expanded beyond tourism to now include a world-class medical facility and increased artistic and cultural initiatives. Incorporating a multitude of cultural elements as a backdrop to the awards celebration, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce orchestrated a number of exciting and alluring artistic jewels not only to entertain the guests, but also to highlight the caliber of arts and culture in Miami Beach through carefully select––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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r. Rosann Sidener, principal at Miami Beach Senior High School has been selected as the 2012 Florida Association of School Administrators’ (FASA) Principal of the Year. Sidener will represent Florida in the 2013 Metlife/NASSP National Principal of the Year competition. Sidener has served as a school administrator for 18 years and as principal of Miami Beach Senior High School for five. “Beach High” is one of 39 high schools in the Miami-Dade County Public School System and serves more than 2,300 students as the second oldest school in the district. Sidener has led her school under the Florida School accountability system from a ‘D’ in 2007 to an ‘A’ and also boosted the graduation rate from 63 percent to 75 percent. In her application, Sidener stated, “I wanted to ensure that the school community worked together to develop active governance structures that would provide systems and procedures for gathering, analyzing and leveraging data as well as developing policies to guide school improvement efforts.” In support of her nomination, Region Superintendent Jose Dotres wrote, “I commend Dr. Sidener for her unyielding determination to ensure that the learning environment at her school is driven by a focus on the academic advancement and emotional needs of
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Letter from the Chair BY JASON LOEB
Chairman, Miami Beach Chamber This week, I’d like to take a moment and go back to our roots. Miami Beach has certainly undergone a series of transformations since the Chamber’s humble, yet enthusiast beginnings in 1921. But one thing that has remained constant over the past 90 years is our mission. The Chamber statement is simple:
To promote the economic well-being of Miami Beach’s citizens, to improve the quality of life for the entire community, and to communicate the view of the busi ness community on major issues of public policy.
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the students.” To overcome recent budget challenges, Sidener has partnered with many local businesses and agencies to provide students with greater resources and opportunities such as internships and field experiences. FASA Executive Director Juhan Mixon, Ed.D. stated, “Dr. Sidener is a model principal that puts her students’ achievement at the top and involves teachers, students, parents and staff in the process to reach a defined goal. FASA is proud to have Dr. Sidener as a –––––––––––––––––––– See
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I stand by the notion that it is in fact the people that deliver on an organization, a community. However, there needs to be an anchoring force that focuses these people’s passion and ensures their efforts are maximized in the right direction. A mission statement does just this. At the Chamber, we have grown from a small umbrella stand to a state-of-the-art facility, and have capitalized on the Art Deco Renaissance, Rat Pack days and celebrity flockings. But throughout all the glamour, the our mission statement calls us back to business. To enjoy the art, culture, environment, social causes and general beauty of our environment, we must be economically viable. I go back to my mantra, “ a rising tide lifts all boats” - it’s not about just a few select companies, everyone should be working together to assist each other, in all fields, to achieve a well-rounded and sustainable city. As members, we should be remembering just that. Help all your fellow members and businessmen, even if they don’t immediately seem connected with your industry. Business is more intertwined than first –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See
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WAYNE PATHMAN —
Managing Partner, Pathman Lewis, LLP You don’t have to look too far around Miami Beach to find evidence that Wayne M. Pathman has been involved. The veteran land-use attorney at Pathman Lewis, LLP has been instrumental in some of the city’s most important commercial projects over the past few years. For example, he handled all the land-use and developmental negotiations for the spectacular Fifth and Alton development, which won a Project of the Year Award from the Urban Land Institute in 2010. He represented Swedish retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) in its successful bid to occupy the historic Lincoln Theater. Pathman represented the developer of the Aqua Project on Allison Island where he was able to obtain permits for dockage. It was the first time in 25 years that the state approved such permits. Pathman was instrumental in helping raise funds for the new Miami Beach Jewish Community Center, which has recently broken ground. That fits admirably with his considerable number of community-minded affiliations in Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County. At the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Pathman is on the board of governors, the executive board of governors, and is a member of the chairman’s circle. At the Miami Children’s Museum, he is a member of the board of directors and the executive committee. Pathman is also a member of the Mt. Sinai Medical Center Founder’s Club, the University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and The Victory Center for Autistic Children. Pathman has been recognized as a “Heavy Hitter in Real Estate” by the South Florida Business Journal, named to the Super Lawyers list, named a “Top Lawyer” in the South Florida Legal Guide, and was a finalist for the Key Partners Award from the South Florida Business Journal. Pathman has been representing clients in commercial litigation matters for more than 25 years. One of his victories was a class action settlement of more than $50 million. Recently, Pathman represented a financial institution in which he was able to
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recover $30 million for his client. His clients include financial institutions, auto dealers, hotel groups, municipal governments and numerous developers, including one who controlled leases designed for redevelopment of a large portion of land at Opa-Locka Executive Airport. A managing partner at Pathman Lewis, Pathman heads the environmental/land use and zoning divisions of the firm, and sits on the litigation and environmental law sections of the Florida Bar. The operational philosophy of his law firm is outside-thebox thinking, in which the firm’s attorneys are encouraged to find practical solutions to litigation problems that other parties have overlooked. That focus, plus the advantage that the firm’s partners have worked together for many years, has created a law office of unique flexibility in which teamwork, communication and a wide variety of skills from multiple disciplines combine to achieve ideal results for their clients. Pathman lives in Miami Beach with his wife Leslie and their two children, daughter Madison and son Logan. Pathman says there’s no greater place to live than Miami Beach, and no better feeling than giving back to the city he has called home his entire life.
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throughout Florida. FASA strives to serve and support the professional goals of Florida’s education administrators and to enhance Florida’s quality of education. The MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year program began in 1993 as a means to recognize outstanding middle level and high school principals. The program annually honors secondary school principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students as well as demonstrating exemplary contributions to the profession.
LETTER, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– meets eye both economically and socially and what might not initially seem to benefit you directly at first could very well lead to long-term success in terms of your company and/or the growth and offerings of the neighborhood in which you also live and play. Most importantly, our mission statement reminds us to use our business savvy for good: to ensure that our efforts are minding the entire community, and that the results trickle
down to all Miami Beach’s personal and professional residents. We thank our members as the driving force behind the Chamber’s many mission accomplishments. Now, take a moment to reflect on your own business....What is your mission statement? At your service, Jason Loeb Chairman
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ed and choreographed works of art in many forms, ranging from the invitation design and the awards creation, to visual arts, music and dance. Gala invitees received a commemorative print representing the 90th Annual Dinner Gala and its theme, “Celebrating Success.” This limited series of prints was designed by celebrated local artist Mark T. Smith, from the original 48” x 48” work of art- a gift to the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds of the sale of the painting will be used to fund the Chamber’s Miami Beach Education Foundation, a 501c3 dedicated to bringing together the strengths and resources of the community to support the needs of public education in Miami Beach by way of financing scholarships, school programming and most notably the International Baccalaureate program. The FIU Jazz Ensemble welcomed attendees to the red carpet and set the tone for the evening, with an upbeat and sophisticated style facilitated by Brian Schriner, the Chamber’s Arts and Culture Council Chair and Dean of the FIU College of Architecture and the Arts. During the awards ceremony, the honorees received a hand-crafted art piece designed by students from FIU College of Architecture and the Arts, one of the newest institutions to move to Miami Beach. Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Art and Art History Jacek J. Kolasiƒski worked closely with the students and alumni to create these personalized originals. Commemorating the success of Miami Beach High School, representatives from the Marching Band regaled attendees into the main dining room. America’s Orchestral Academy was the center piece of the evening with an exclusive performance by the New World Symphony, accompanied by a creative performance art video production using art from the Bass
Museum, the Wolfsonian and from the Art in Public Places of Miami Beach. Each visual masterpiece served as a reminder of the importance of art and culture in our community, and also acknowledged our five honorees’ lifetime of civic contributions. A select group of musicians from the Symphony created an indelible memory of the evening, playing a customized classical musical selection for the Gala, Mozart’s Serenata Notturna, or “evening serenade”a perfect tribute to the guests and honorees! Arts and Culture Council member and Assistant Vice President of New World Symphony Development Stacey Glassman Mizener was actively involved in not only the Symphony’s performance, but also in all of the evening’s artistic elements. What is a Gala without dancing? Guests were riveted by a sizzling performance by the Miami Contemporary Dance Company. We are grateful for the wonderful collaboration with this premier dance company and its Founding Artistic Director, Ray Sullivan. Not only did Gala-goers have the opportunity to watch some of the finest dancers in Miami Beach, but the musical vibes also readied guests to dance the night away in the post-dinner lounge sponsored by City National Bank. The signature portion of the event provided a time to socialize with Cuban cigar rollers, specialty desserts and dancing with a DJ live instrumental combination. With arts and cultural elements shining in the background, the biggest and brightest spotlights were on the five exceptional honorees. Their outstanding contributions to the community deserve the gratitude of the Chamber and congratulations on their well-deserved awards. The 2012 Gala celebrated ninety years of success of the Chamber of Commerce as well as the five individuals who have created success within both their own lives and our community.
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Hurricane Tips... Are We Ready? BY COMMISSIONER SALLY A. HEYMAN
With the 2012 Hurricane Season beginning on June 1st and running through November 30th, the office of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally A. Heyman, District 4, wants to help get you ready. It is important that YOU develop your own personal disaster plan on how you will protect your household and property. Most of these things can be done well in advance of storm warnings. • Check your insurance coverage and be sure it includes replacement coverage, flood and wind protection. • Establish an out-of-state or out-of-
Miami-Dade County area phone number to relay messages to friends and family. • Familiarize yourself with your evacuation zone and nearest Red Cross Evacuation Center (shelter of last resort). • Make a plan for the care of your pets during an emergency. Call 3-1-1 to get information on Miami-Dade County’s PetFriendly Hurricane Shelters. • Start buying extra shelf food and storing clean/empty plastic bottles (to fill later for water). Each week look for tips to help you create a personal hurricane plan. Should you have questions regarding these tips or any other issue in District 4 please call our district office at 305-787-5999 or email us at District4@miamidade.gov.
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Hats off to our Police Department BY COMMISSIONER JERRY LIBBIN
For the past eleven years, Memorial Day weekend has been a nightmare for our residents and an extremely difficult weekend for the City to manage, particularly for our police department. We know that the expectations of the community were that we would not tolerate a repeat of last year’s disastrous events, and that our officers would control the crowds and enforce our quality of life ordinances. I spent part of Saturday night walking the streets of South Beach with Chief Ray Martinez and Assistant Chief Mark Overton, as well as several hours on Sunday afternoon with Captain David De La Espriella. During the hours that I spent on South Beach, I am pleased to report that the crowds were very well-behaved and I found that the level of planning for this weekend by the City, in conjunction with the police department and all other major departments, was time very well spent. There were many improvements that were made this year, all of which in my opinion made a significant difference to the feeling of the safety that almost everyone enjoyed this year. I want to start by recognizing Captain Henry Doce, who was the architect of the traffic loop. Although this was somewhat inconvenient for South Beach residents, I have heard a resounding “thank you” from residents who finally had their neighborhood streets back. The barri-
cades that kept visitors’ cars from entering the neighborhood streets and taking precious parking spots were a big hit. Additionally, by keeping visitors from parking in the interior residential streets, we avoided the accompanying noise pollution of tourists returning to their vehicles in the wee hours of the morning. Some of the other significant improvements this year included the rental of light towers along Ocean Drive. These lights, along with two brand new Miami Beach police towers with mounted night vision cameras, increased Ocean Drive security tremendously. I also must say that it was a big plus to have the license plate readers placed on police vehicles on the Julia Tuttle Causeway. These machines were able to scan a vehicle’s license plate and within four seconds generate a report if the vehicle had any outstanding warrants, if the license was suspended, or if the vehicle was stolen. Our officers were able to stop approximately 40 vehicles before they ever entered the city as a result of this equipment, thus preventing potential troublemakers from ever getting to South Beach. Similarly, the DUI checkpoint that was used on Friday night on the Macarthur Causeway yielded numerous arrests and individuals who were intoxicated, or who had guns, or drugs from entering the city. All in all, I take my hat off to our administration for the meticulous planning that went into making this the safest Memorial Day weekend experience for everyone, but I want to pay particular thanks to the Miami Beach Police Department led by Chief Ray Martinez for an outstanding job.
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Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Marcus Arky from Metro Group Maritime and a resident of Miami Beach (left) and with Jordan Truchan, President and CEO of Patriot Contract Services, LLC. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the importance of the maritime industry for job creation and national security issues.
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Selecting a Professional Management Company — You get what you pay for
BY MARCY L. KRAVIT
CMCA, AMS, PCAM Atlantic & Pacific Management Every community requires care, energy, motivation, and enthusiasm. Whether it is a small garden style community or a large high-rise building, hiring a professional management company has many advantages in the operations of maintaining and operating a quality community association. Many boards have attempted to run associations with owner volunteers. This is an attractive option due to no additional management costs. However, trying to do it all yourself—utilizing homeowner volunteers—is difficult and does not work for many associations. As the old saying goes, “You get what you pay for!” The association’s board of directors is responsible for maintaining and protecting community assets. A business approach to managing the community must be accomplished. Professional management companies assist in developing programs, policies, procedures, and budget packages. In the design and start-up phase, the guidance of a professional management company can assist in avoiding costly mistakes. In managing older communities, the expertise and experience of the company can offer a wide array of services. In order to get the best results when considering hiring a management company, outline all expectations. Some questions to ask may include: What items are you displeased about with the current management? Are management reports provided routinely? Is the property properly maintained? Are personnel performing to the highest standards? Are the finances of the association in order? Is the method of reporting accurate and timely? Are delinquencies handled appropriately? Are violations handled timely? Is the current management pro-
viding quality customer service? Is the communication between the board and management satisfactory? Hiring a professional management company that exhibits expertise, education, and experience is necessary to competently manage a community association. A quality management company will have a human resource department with knowledge of employment practices, handling the financial aspect of payroll, and related employee benefits. In addition, the company may offer a manager that oversees several properties at the same time (multi-site or portfolio) and a manager who manages only one site at a time (single-site or onsite). Atlantic | Pacific Management is an excellent example of a local company that offers an array of services to meet the special needs of their clients. Companies such as Atlantic | Pacific Management may convene with the association’s board of directors and attorney to address legal issues that could concern the owners. Another common responsibility is reviewing any proposed alterations or improvements by homeowners to their properties to ensure that they do not go against community guidelines. Atlantic | Pacific Management has the ability to provide capable managers who can assist the board of directors in protecting the interest of the members by reviewing insurance policies and making arrangements for proper insurance coverage. Hiring a professional management company can be a rewarding experience because they offer such a wide variety of skills and services. A reputable management company should make every effort to provide customer satisfaction. The end result should be a well-run, professionally managed community. For more information about Atlantic | Pacific Management, visit online at www.apmanagement.net.
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The $outh Florida Gaming Repor t
Voters will answer the question in Lee County BY ISADORE HAVENICK
On May 22nd the Lee County commissioners voted by a 4-1 margin to put the slots question on the November ballot. The simple issue is if the residents of Lee County want to permit the operation of slot machines at the Naples-Ft. Myers Dog Track. A similar question will be on the ballot in Palm Beach County as it relates to slot operations at the Palm Beach Kennel Club.
It seems that more and more local governing bodies want to allow the voters the right to decide the question of whether or not to allow gaming in their respective counties. The referendums limit gaming to already operating parimutuel facilities and are also restricted to the operation of slot machines. The most positive aspect of slots approval is the potential job creation, both in construction and then in full time positions that usually average close to $40,000 annually. It is high time that the local governing bodies decided to let the voters decide the question of gaming in their own backyard. What an amazing concept!
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UNIDAD of Miami Beach, Inc. The Customer and You Program
UNIDAD customer and You Program participants.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Customer and You Program is an innovative training program organized by UNIDAD of Miami Beach, Inc. and delivered by instructors from Florida International University who provide customer training to the staff of local businesses, particularly those serving tourists and visitors. The trainings motivate employees to provide the highest level of customer service. Trainings take place at the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, hotels, restaurants, the Miami Beach Career Center and other local businesses. The program serves to train local business employees to enhance the perception visitors have of Miami Beach. This training is free of charge to Miami Beach hospitality employees. The Customer and You Program is funded by the Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority’s Tourism Advancement Program. The program provides training to some 420 participants annually. To date, thousands of Miami Beach employees from dozens of local businesses have received The Customer and You Program training. With this program, UNIDAD of Miami Beach, Inc., aims to make employees more competitive in the workplace by enriching their employability and skills and to help make Miami Beach a destination remembered not only for beaches and palm trees, but also for incredible customer service! Participating businesses gain a reinforced understanding of the importance of customer service to their business and to the broader community.
COURSE SESSIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: • How to develop a customer service guide for your organization • How to manage attitudes and emotions to ensure consistent positive and excellent service • Turn customer complaints into profits • Advance your service and attitude skills • Mastering the art of making a good impression • And many other services and skills In addition to the already scheduled dates, if an organization has 20 or more participants, UNIDAD will bring the seminar to you! To sign up for the program or for more information, contact Raymond Adrian, Director of Operations, at 305- 867-0051 or radrian@unidadmb.org. or www.unidadmb.org
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BY WILLIAM D. TALBERT III, CDME HOW’S BUSINESS RECORD LEI$URE AND HO$PITALITY JOB$ IN GREATER MIAMI AND THE BEACHES REPORTED FOR APRIL 2012 MARKING 23 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF JOB INCREASES Greater MIAMI’s Leisure and Hospitality Industry JOBS increased +2.8% in April 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. This marks 23 consecutive months of increased employment in Greater MIAMI’s Leisure and Hospitality industry. In April 2012, 114,700 people were employed in Greater MIAMI’s Leisure and Hospitality sector compared to 111,600 in April 2011. 23 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF MIAMI LEISURE & HOSPITALITY JOB INCREASES! GREATER MIAMI LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY JOB$ April 2012 April 2011 % Change 1114,700 jobs 111,600 jobs +2.8% UPCOMING MEETINGS… SOCIETY OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE MEETING MEETS AT MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER JUNE 912, 2012 More than 6,500 convention attendees will be attending the Society of Nuclear Medicine Annual Meeting in Miami Beach June 9-12, 2012. This is the premier educational and scientific event in the molecular imaging community. Attendees include physicians, scientists, pharmacists, laboratory professionals, and technologists seeking to improve their facilities. Please help us roll out the “red carpet” for this very important convention and say hello to our meeting visitors and make them feel welcomed. NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM STRATEGY A BIG WIN FOR INDUSTRY The Obama Administration gave a tremendous boost to our travel and tourism industry on May 10, 2012 by making our interests a national priority when it released the first-ever National Travel and Tourism Strategy. This is a major victory for members and others in the travel community, who have demanded more from Washington in recent years and been rewarded with the respect we deserve. It is a team effort and affirms what can be accomplished when we speak as an industry with a clear message and many voices. The Administration’s action recognizes travel and tourism as making a critical contribution to our economy and provides us with an opportunity to establish travel and tourism as fundamental to America’s prosperity. Since the job recovery began, our industry has created more than 260,000 new jobs, far outpacing job growth in the rest of the economy. The strategy outlined on May 10, 2012 by U.S. Secretary of Commerce John Bryson and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, who co-chaired an intra-agency task force to develop the plan, commits our government to address numerous issues that can help improve travel to and within the United States and increase American jobs in the process. NATIONAL STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS The National Travel and Tourism Strategy broadly includes: Expanding the governn ment’s promotional efforts to market the United States as a destination: This will include greater visibility of travel and tourism by senior officials, using technology and data resources more effectively, and coordinating with Brand USA to promote international travel to the U.S. The strategy sets a goal of increasing American jobs by attracting and welcoming 100 million international visitors annually by the end of 2021, more than a 50 percent increase over the number expected this year. Enabling and enhancinn g greater facilitation of travel to and within the U.S.: This includes taking action to expand the Visa Waiver P rogram, improving visa processing, expanding the trusted traveler program and improving screening processes at airports, and using grants to improve transportation infrastructure.
AMENDMENT TO INCREASE RESORT TAX ON MIAMI BEACH BY UP TO ONE PERCENT TO BE USED SOLELY FOR EXPANDING, ENLARGING, RENOVATING, AND IMPROVING THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER Miami Beach voters will decide in August whether city commissioners could be allowed to increase a tourist tax by up to 1% to help fund a renovation and expansion of the Miami Beach Convention Center. The city commission unanimously agreed on Wednesday, May 10th to place the issue on the August 14th primary ballot. The GMCVB and Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association fully support this amendment.
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In the current economic climate, I am getting a lot of requests to keep things as cost effective as possible, which is something we at FS2D Design Group, Inc. do with every project anyway. The fact of the matter is there is a lot that can be done on the client end, and knowing those things ahead of time puts you in a lot more control of how much you will spend. Here are some areas where you can control your costs: RESEARCH YOUR PROJECT COSTS: Whether you are likely to design a living room or fully remodel your kitchen, you need to do some homework to determine a reasonable budget. One helpful resource is Remodeling Magazine’s annual “cost versus value” report on some of the most popular remodeling projects. The most recent report is accessible on the magazine web site. A knowledgeable Interior Designer should also be able to advise you on costs from mid-range to high-end projects. INVEST IN THE BEST THE FIRST TIME: It is easy when you are doing it yourself to buy gap pieces. You know when you don’t have time to find the right piece, so you just put any piece in place with the idea that you’ll eventually replace it. This is expensive in the long run because you will end up spending twice or more as much as you would have if you chose the
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Mary O’Donnell appointed hotel manager at The RitzCarlton South Beach Mary O’Donnell has been named Hotel Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, a luxury oceanfront Art Moderne restored hotel, announced Michael Rock, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. Mrs. O’Donnell will oversee operations of the 375-room hotel, a historic MorrisLapidus designed landmark. Mrs. O’Donnell is a 22-year veteran of the hospitality industry with an extensive background in Meetings and Special Events for luxury resorts throughout the country. Her eleven year career with The RitzCarlton Hotel Company began in 2001 as the Director of Catering and Conference services at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. Four years late in 2005, Mrs. O’Donnell was named the Director of Meetings and Special Events of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach; where she planned and executed a number of high profile South Beach Wine & Food festival and Art Basel events and successfully increased local catering sales by one million dollars in one fiscal year. In 2009, Mrs. O’Donnell transitioned to a more senior level executive position by becoming the Director of Operations of The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale; responsible for all aspects of the Rooms, Food and Beverage, Spa and Meetings and Special Events departments. During her two and a half year tenure, Mrs. O’Donnell spearheaded a number of successful initiatives including the launch of a new restaurant concept, the opening of the hotel’s exclusive club lounge and lobby retail shop and the implementation of various children’s programs for the property. Under Mrs. O’Donnell’s leadership, the property received the coveted 2012 AAA Five Diamond Award, making it Fort Lauderdale’s only Five Diamond Hotel. Conde Nast Traveler recognized this outstanding accomplishment along with showcasing the hotel’s exclusive Full Moon Party as the best party in Fort Lauderdale. According to Mrs. O’Donnell, she is looking forward to returning to The RitzCarlton, South Beach and reenergizing her philosophy of excellence amongst the hotel’s exceptional team of ladies and gentlemen. “It is a great honor to return to the property as Hotel Manager with new perspective and more hands-on experience.” The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach holds a special place in my heart and I’m thrilled to work with the team in maintaining the hotel’s reputation as the leading luxury resort in Miami Beach.”
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Miami Beach Chamber Pillar Reception at the Shelborne
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Mount Sinai Medical Center celebrates National Nurses Week Mount Sinai recognizes 24 outstanding nurses and five nursing scholarship recipients
Nurses at Mount Sinai have many roles and responsibilities. From medical/surgical nurses to nurse educators, nurse practitioners and nurse researchers, they all go about their jobs with passion for the profession and a commitment to patient safety. Each year, Mount Sinai joins the nation in celebrating National Nurses Week in honor of these dedicated individuals, who represent the largest group of professionals in healthcare. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, and continues through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. As part of the Nurses Week festivities, Mount Sinai recognized 24 outstanding nurses during an awards program on Wednesday, May 9, in
Jerrold & Jane Goodman (center) with Goodman scholarship recipients Mark Dessources, Sheroline Eccles, Julian Kerr and Fernando V. Chacon. Not pictured: Marie Alcidere.
Mount Sinai 2012 Nurse of the Year Huong Phan with Karen Moyer, Mount Sinai chief nursing officer.
the hospital’s Harris Garden. Huong Phan was named the 2012 Nurse of the Year. Phan, who has been part of the Mount Sinai family for just over a year, was among 24 individuals named “Nurse of the Unit,� based on nominations by their colleagues and directors. She was praised for the way she cares about her patients, as well as her professionalism, patience and enormous team spirit. The awards were made possible through the Harris Institute of Nursing, which recognizes nurses for their professionalism, compassion and their dedication to patient care. The late Sidney Harris established the institute as a way to honor the nursing staff
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Advice for getting through a divorce BY DEBBIE MARTINEZ Divorce Coach
I am getting divorced. What do I need to do to make this transition as smooth as possible for my children and me? Create a support system for yourself. Have a great attorney, forensic accountant, estate attorney, financial planner, divorce life coach, therapist and good friends. I can’t stress enough how important it is to meet with an estate attorney and financial planner before you go to mediation. There are also Family Wizard and Aftermath that are worth looking into. Family Wizard will aid you with communication with your ex and Aftermath will help you tie up all the many loose ends after the divorce. Surround yourself with positive people and be patient with yourself as divorce is a process. But if you lay the groundwork, things will go smoother and you’ll feel confident that you’ve covered all your bases. I’m having a really hard time being around my best friends who are married and buying a summer home. I feel like everyone around me is moving forward with their life and I’m moving backwards. It’s all about how you look at things. You are not moving backwards, you are just embarking on a different path. Share in the joy with your friends and that positive energy will bring positive things back your way. Set goals and push forward with them. Find something that really excites you and immerse yourself in it. Don’t focus on what you don’t have, focus on what you do have and give thanks for all the great things yet to come. I have to sell my home and I am so distraught over this. People don’t understand how I feel and I’m tired of hearing them say the same old things — “It’s too big”, “It’s
DIVORCE COACH just a house”, “It’s time to move on”, etc. How will I ever make this transition without falling apart? On top of that, my children are upset and I have to appear positive, when I’m not. In order to have a new dream we have to let go of the old one and that can be heartbreaking, but only in the present tense. Look to the future with the excitement of the unknown. Yes, your home holds memories of the past and memories of dreams hoped for, but move on to new dreams. Give yourself permission to grieve the loss of your home and all that it represents. But know that this isn’t the end of something, but the beginning. Be honest with your children about your feelings and let them express theirs. This is a life lesson for them. They will see and learn resiliency and adaptability. Allow yourself to get excited about this new chapter. Learn to trust in what you don’t see yet. Take it one day at a time and move forward with confidence. Note to Self: It’s not just about surviving; it’s about getting through it stronger and wiser. Debbie’s Library - The Divorce Organizer and Planner by Brette McWhorter Sember; Your Divorce Advisor by Diana Mercer; The Power of Resilience by Robert Brooks & Sam Goldstein.
Debbie Martinez is a Certified Divorce Life Coach. She has given workshops on divorce and women’s issues and has offices in South Miami. For more information, call 305-984-5121 or go to <www.thepowerofdivorcecoach.com>.
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