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ity National Bank of Florida (CNB) has been named Local/Community Bank of the Year by South Florida Business Journal in the publication’s inaugural Excellence in Banking and Finance Awards. CNB President and Chief Executive Officer Jorge Gonzalez was also named a finalist in the Financial CEO of the Year category. The awards recognize South Florida’s “Best in Banking” as selected by an independent panel of financial professionals and consultants. The award panel stated that no other bank has had more of a positive impact on the business community over the past year than City National Bank. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See
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Miami Beach Chamber Annual Meeting: A Celebration of Accomplishments and Growth
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n November 9th 2011, the Miami Beach Chamber celebrated its Annual meeting at the La Gorce Country Club. Hundreds of members came together to celebrate the Chamber’s accomplishments and welcome new members and leaders. The guests enjoyed an hour of cocktails and hors d’oeuvre prior to being addressed by the Chair of the Miami Beach Chamber, Mr. Jason Loeb, who thanked everyone for their attendance and invited them to watch a 15 minute presentation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Letter from the Chair BY JASON LOEB
Chairman, Miami Beach Chamber As with every organization, it's the people that breathe life into the mission. However, maximizing its supporting initiatives always requires a little money (well actually, quite a bit of it). Here, at the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, we're continuing to come up with ideas to better our businesses and community - and funding is a crucial source in implementing them. Recently, a number of our members have not only dedicated their time and passion to the organization, but also significant monetary investments. One of my initial goals upon becoming Chairman was to establish a special recognition level for these individuals. A year later, I'm happy to announce the installment of the Chairman's Circle. The Chairman's Circle aims to give added value back to members/companies that invest $10,000 or more to the Chamber. Our largest financial supporters receive invitations to four quarterly dinners to discuss important and relevant community topics and share key insights. This is also an opportune time to discuss their individual ideas and garner support as they try and grow their respective businesses. My vision for this Chairman's Circle is not only to generate business and growth for Miami Beach, but also enhance the Chamber's position on a national scale. The Chairman's Circle membership also includes Chamber website advertising. These individual donations are substantially more than we've ever received before and are critical to helping us carry out our mission to provide the best infrastructure in which to live, work and enjoy. I look forward sharing my enthusiasm with this elite group. If you are interested in learning more about or joining the Chairman's Circle, please call Ana Cecilia Velasco at the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce at (305) 674-1300.
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“We are both humbled and gratified by this honor,” Gonzalez said. “Our people and our clients make us who we are. They deserve much of the credit for helping CNB grow and continue to have a positive impact on the communities we serve. We thank them for their loyalty.” Other contributing factors, according to the Business Journal, were the Bank’s $400 million in loans during the first half of 2011, the addition of seven new banking centers since 2010 and more than $30 million in earnings through September. In the past two years, City National has opened banking centers in Kendall, Bird Road and Coral Springs and will open a location on U.S. 1 in South Miami next year. CNB has always had a large presence in Miami Beach. The bank currently has locations in South Beach and on 41st and 71st streets. The award panel also cited the bank’s extensive community and charitable outreach. CNB has been a key contributor to both the United Way and March of Dimes
through corporate donations and employee fundraising. CNB’s commitment to the business community is demonstrated through significant partnerships with the chambers of commerce, including those in Greater Miami, Miami Beach and Coral Gables. “Being a partner in the community is such an important part of what we do,” Gonzalez said. “We want to be your neighborhood bank but with all the technology and products you’d expect from a big bank. As we like to say, we’re large enough to give clients what they want and small enough to do it the way they want.” Founded in 1946 in Miami Beach, City National is the sixth-largest Florida-based bank. The bank is a subsidiary of Caja Madrid, which was founded more than 300 years ago and is one of Spain’s largest financial institutions. CNB offers a diversified portfolio of financial products and services at 26 banking centers from Miami-Dade County to the greater Orlando area.
MEETING, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– reviewing the accomplishments of the 2010-2011 year. The Chamber’s annual meeting provides a unique opportunity for members to share their success and growth of the previous year and connect with the possibility of new business prospects. “The mantra for this year is One Voice,“ said Jason Loeb, “We are the number 1 chamber of commerce in the world, the number one destination in the world, and together we can continue on this path and perpetuate this 90 year tradition of excellence.” The presentation gave all attendees an overview of the Chamber’s developments of the past year. It opened with the revamping and rebranding of online tools such as w w w . m b c h a m b e r . c o m , www.mbguest.com, and www.mbincard.com, as well as, the achievements of the Miami Beach News, a community newspaper that after only one year has grown to a 20,000 issues circulation. It also touched on the current undertakings of the various councils such as the
Advocacy Council, Educational Council, Emerging Leadership Council, Global Business Council, Real Estate Council, Sustainable Business Council, Tourism and Hospitality Council, and the Women Business Council. The audience also learned about the increased participation and funds raised from events such as the Champions of Business Awards Luncheon, Miami Beach Golf Classic, and the 89th Annual Dinner Gala and Silent Auction. After the presentation the Honorary Judge Beth Bloom proceeded to the installation of new leaders and members by swearing in Jason Loeb as the Chair of the Miami Beach Chamber and David Sacks of Pathman Lewis, LLP as Chairman of the Pillard Board of Trustees. The evening ended with this month’s Pillar Rising Star Winner being Billy Long Jr. from CBS Outdoor. As part of his award, Mr. Long will receive a jaguar from Warren Henry Vehicles. Congratulations Chamber! We look forward to another year of growth!
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LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT STEVEN NOEL ADKINS – President Miami-Dade & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Steve Adkins is presently the President of the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, the largest not-for-profit corporation in the county for gay and lesbian businesses. Since Mr. Adkins took over the reigns MDGLCC membership has more than quadrupled. In 1999, Mr. Adkins moved from his native San Diego, California to South Florida after holding several positions in the financial world, and immediately became interested in promoting Miami as a year-round, gay and gay-friendly tourist destination, while owner/operator of the Jefferson House, a South Beach Boutique Bed & Breakfast Hotel. Prior to his move to the East Coast, Mr. Adkins held several positions in the banking world. From 1995 to 1999, he served as the Relationship Manager and International Trade Finance Manager for the Union Bank of California, San Diego, handling such major accounts as Aldila, Inc.; ASI Aerospace Group; and Jenny Craig. From 1995 to 2001, he was the Real Estate Manager and Financial Consultant for The Steven James Group, San Diego, CA, and from 1992 to 1995, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for eight separate companies for Hydrabath, Inc & Pride Plastics, Inc., in Santa Ana, CA, manufacturers of whirlpool tubs and plastic components. Steve was able to supplement his love of sports when he served as the Vice President of Major Accounts for Security Pacific National Bank - Corporate Banking, San Diego, CA., from 1984-1992, handling portfolios for the San Diego Padres Baseball Club, several golf club manufactures and, the Weekend Exercise Company, among others. Mr. Adkins began his career at the top of
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the ladder when he served as the Vice President of the Bank of America NT & SA, from 1975 – 1984. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science, from San Diego State University and a Business Administration Degree with a strong emphasis on Management with a Concentration in Finance. Mr. Adkins received the 2009 Eddie McIntyre Community Service Award from the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force and the 2010 Bacardi Icon Award. He currently serves on the Marketing Council for the GMCVB, the Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority. Adkins is the Chair of the MDGLCC Foundation, Inc. and also the President of the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce from 2005-11.
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Miami Beach Chamber Annual Meeting at the La Gorce Country Club
Aaron Tandy and Jeff Klein
Michael Grieco, Pillar Board Vice Chair and Judge Beth Bloom
Abraham Gablut, Representative Luis Garcia and Wayne Pathman
Adam Sendzischew and Cristian LaCapra
Executive Board Members Aaron Perry, Stephanie Ruiz, Billy Long and Anthony Noboa
Pillar Board of Trustee members Madeleine Romanello and Sherry Roberts
Jason Beukeman, Raquel Bild-Libbin and Alan Lips, Chair Elect
Board of Governors members Stuart Weintraub and Albert Mertz
Stevan Pardo, Daniel Koffsky and Ron Katz
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Rona Rose Witek and Candice Ryan-Lederman
Anthony Noboa, Joy W.V. Malakoff and Aaron Tandy
David Siguaw and Nathan Lieberman Jerry Libbin, President & CEO of the Miami Beach Chamber, and Judge Beth Bloom
Nora Perez and Kelly Woodward
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Annual Meeting at La Gorce Country Club
Christian Infante, Paola Rengifo, Edwin Melendez and Alfred Karram Jr. DeAnne Connolly Graham, Pillar Board Vice Chair and Jay Jiggins
Alan Lips, Chair Elect, Jason Loeb, Chairman and Adam Cedrati, Treasurer
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AMNESIA MIAMI: The Legend Returns Co-owners Andre Boudou, Gregory Boudou, Bob Sinclar and Pierre Denain are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated reopening of world-renowned nightclub, Amnesia Miami. Amnesia Miami will officially open its doors on Friday, October 21, 2011, at the 136 Collins Avenue building - the same spot where Amnesia originally reigned over Miami’s night scene between 1993 and 1996.
“I built the first Amnesia Miami 20 years ago and now, together with my son Gregory, we have combined our experiences from previous ventures around the world to enhance the Amnesia concept with all new, top of the line technology.” said Amnesia Founder and co-owner Andre Boudou. “After working closely with the worlds best DJs for over 20 years, I designed Amnesia with the purpose of providing the best possible room for artists to showcase their talent,” adds co-owner G regory Boudou. Co-owner and world renowned DJ and music producer Bob Sinclar adds, “With the combination of my influence and this one-of-a-kind musician’s haven, Amnesia Miami will lend itself to be the playground for the world’s most highly recognized celebrities and artists.” The all-new Amnesia Miami takes over 29,000 square feet of multi-level internal space. The venue’s all-white interior exudes an avant-garde dimension of technology never seen before. The club boasts over 150 intelligent lighting fixtures, a custom-built Funktion One sound system, and five grand format LED screens with programmable moving capabilities, all which trigger the ambience for the main stage. The spacious dance floor is surrounded by 70 VIP tables, 2 private VIP sections, and a
2nd floor mezzanine, with direct views of the club’s guest DJs and performing artists. When the featured talent is not gracing Amnesia’s main stage, they can opt to relax in the Pre-Show Lounge or record tunes in the fully functional custom-designed recording studio. The combination of Bob Sinclar’s influence and this one of a kind musician’s haven, Amnesia Miami will lend itself to be the playground for the world’s most highly recognized celebrities and music artists. Since the mid 1980’s, Andre Boudou’s worldwide brand, Amnesia, has marked over 27 consecutive years of global success. The creation of his first nightclub was pioneered in Cap d’Agde, France in 1984, and rapidly flourished as the leading dance venue in the country by offering an irreplaceable entertainment platform for the clubbing community. After shaping the venture into a worldwide renowned product, Mr. Boudou, joined by his son Gregory, decided to expand Amnesia’s presence overseas in 1993, and formed the legendary icon known as Amnesia Miami, which continuously elevated the art of clubbing for 5 full years. After almost two decades away from home, the newly transformed Amnesia Miami returns.
Amnesia Miami is located at 136 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 and will be open Friday & Saturday nights from 11 PM – 5 AM. For more information and/or reservations, please visit www.AmnesiaMiami.com or call 305.538.2424 or email info@amnesiamiami.com
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BY WILLIAM D. TALBERT III, CDME
HOW’S BUSINESS The travel and tourism industry is actively promoting the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to include Latin American countries such as Brazil. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of 36 participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. The burdensome U.S. visa system continues to drive millions of potential travelers to other countries at an enormous cost to our economy. Currently, the average wait time in Brazil’s top cities of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia for a visa interview appointment in order to visit the USA is 97 days. In other words, if you applied today (November 16, 2011), the first available appointment is February 21, 2012. Brazil is Miami’s #2 international market for overnight visitors. In 2010, Brazilian visitors generated an economic impact of $1.14 billion for Greater Miami. For more information about the Visa Waiver Program, visit www.smartervisapolicy.org. SAMPLING OF RECENT & UPCOMING MEETINGS… Meeting: International Trademark Association Date: November 8-12, 2011 Venue: Fontainebleau Miami Beach Attendance: 1,100 Meeeting: America Society for Periodontology Date: November 13-15, 2011 Venue: Miami Beach Convention Center Attendance: 5,500 Meeting: North American Regional Science Council Date: November 9-13, 2011 Venue: Hyatt Regency Miami Attendance: 700
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WELCOME TO MIAMI! The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau extends a warm welcome to the delegates of the America Society for Peeriodontology, which will hold its annual meeting at the Miami Beach Convention Center November 13-15, 2011. This meeting brings more than 5,000 delegates to Greater Miami with an estimated economic impact of $7,887,306 to our community. Please join us in welcoming the delegates of this prestigious convention to our community. We hope their conference is professionally successful, personally enjoyable and that we will have the opportunity to welcome them back again soon. NASCAR EXCITEMENT ON MIAMI BEACH The NASCAR Championship Drive festival is November 17-18th on Miami Beach. This two-day festival revs up fans for Ford Championship Weekend Novemberr 18-20, 2011 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. NASCAR Championship Drive features live music, multiple driver appearances, a race hauler parade, and many other FREE activities. A colorful parade featuring race team haulers from the top NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams will begin at 3:15 p.m. in downtown Miami and travel across the MacArthur Causeway and onto Ocean Drive before ending at Lummus Park. The evening concert features Blake Shelton, CMA “Male Vocalist of the Year”. Friday evening, the festival area will stay open late and become a NASCAR lounge where the nightlife patrons of Ocean Drive restaurants and clubs can enjoy the sights and sounds of NASCAR under the stars. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.Nascar.com/ChampionshipDrive. MIAMI LIVE MUSIC MONTH The GMCVB’s Miami Live Music Month, which runs through November 30, 2011, celebrates our destination’s dynamic live music scene. Miami’s live music venues will host performances featuring rock, jazz, R&B, bossa nova, Caribbean and much more. During Miami Live Music Month, consumers can participate in a textto-win contest or check-in to music venues/festivals through a FourSquare promotion for a chance to win a weekend at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach during the Bleau Live concert series to see Ricky Martin, concert tickets, Bayside Rocks Festival tickets or iTunes gift cards. For details and a list of live music events, visit www.MiamiLiveMusicMonth.com.
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• CARVALHO’S CORNER • We’ve cut the fat
BY SUPERINTENDENT ALBERTO CARVALHO
Faced with nearly two billion dollars in state funding shortfalls since 2007, we at Miami-Dade County Public Schools have carved huge savings from our budget, thus protecting the classroom and largely avoiding layoffs while boosting efficiency and, miraculously, student performance at the same time. Now, at the start of a new school year, we’ve been forced by another state funding shortfall to cut even deeper. Our 2011-12 budget takes us all the way to the bone, largely sparing flesh by further streamlining operations and dedicating these savings to the classroom while even lowering taxes and boosting reserves. Through fine fiscal surgery by staff and courageous leadership from the School Board, we have managed to hold the classroom harmless once again. These cuts come at a particularly inopportune time, with our students continuing to score impressive gains on state, national, and international assessments. Some have dubbed our success “the Miami-Dade miracle,” but our short-term miracle could disappear in the long term if state funding continues to vanish. Still, our schools are positioned for another strong academic year. The following are highlights of the budget, including a cost-savings reorganization approved by the Board in July. CLASSROOM INVESTMENTS The bulk of cuts comes from restructuring and further downsizing administration, including the consolidation of the regions from five to four and alternative education centers from six to two. All told, we have shrunk central administration by 58 percent since 2008. SMALLER, SMARTER OPERATIONS In approving our largest reorganization ever, the School Board has eliminated operational redundancies and institutionalized operational improvements to the tune of $13.7 million in annually recurring savings. With our new Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) system in place on time and under budget, and our food services department turning years of deficits into a projected $10.3 million annual profit, our operations are more efficient and more effective. FISCAL STABILITY Though forced to make huge budget cuts, we have managed to build our reserves from $4 million in 2008 to $83 million today. At a time when the U.S. government, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac have been hit with Wall Street downgrades, Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ bond rating is up, reflecting investors’ confidence in our school district. NO TEACHER LAYOFFS With school districts across the state and country laying off employees, including teachers, we at Miami-Dade County Public Schools have kept layoffs to a minimum, with most coming from our shrinking capital construction program. In keeping with our pledge to hold our classrooms and students harmless, no full-time teacher has been laid off for economic reasons. LOWER TAXES To ease the burden on county residents, we have accomplished all of this without raising taxes. In fact, the School Board has cut the tax rate from $8.2 to $8 for every $1,000 of assessed property value, for an average $50 savings on the school tax bill for the typical homeowner. SAVING OURSELVES Miami-Dade County Public Schools has clearly done its part in shielding our students from the pain of Tallahassee’s slashing. Now it’s your turn. The hurt won’t stop until you—our business community and taxpayers—demand that Tallahassee put a stop to it. Learn more about the impact of school funding cuts, and tell others what you know. Then call your legislators and hold them accountable—and do it now. We can’t afford to wait until the next legislative session. Our students are banking on you.
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Much Ado About Something BY ISADORE HAVENICK
The Resort Gaming Bill seems to have taken over as the “Hot� item facing the Florida Legislature in 2012. The Debate is on in full force and not just in South Florida. Tiny Gadsden County in North Florida recently approved a referendum for slots at a quarterhorse track to be placed on the ballot in January. Palm Beach County is apparently considering placing a similar measure on the November 2012 ballot. The handwriting is clearly on the wall that additional
gaming in Florida is not a question of if but rather when. Here in Miami Beach we must wrestle with how to prepare for expanded gaming locations, how to synergize the beach with gaming on the mainland, or perhaps to even consider some form of gaming on the Beach. The concern of Beach politicos is focused on the Convention Center. Is it a dying facility that will go the way of the Miami Arena? Is it destined to be a second rate home to gun shows and flea markets? Can it be rebranded- remodeled- reinvigorated? Please remember that all takes reinvestment. The time is now to deal head on with this issue. The train is rolling down the tracks and it is only a matter of time until it pulls into a station near you.
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BY MARTIN MENDIOLA
Mendiola@USGourmet.US Considered the most family centered holiday in the United States, Thanksgiving has its roots on the many harvest festivals held for centuries throughout the world. In early autumn, after gathering the bounty, villagers would congregate to feast and thank God for the plentiful growing season. Over the years, most festivals have had religious origins, and many were celebrated during seasonal changes to either thank or invoke the betterment of the food supply. The reason as to why Thanksgiving is considered the most family centered holiday in the United States, is because members of most religions participate and Christmas has become extremely commercialized. Regretfully, too many Americans are forgetting the true meaning of Christmas and are making it more about shopping, exchanging gifts and partying with friends. There is a lot to be said about gathering with the family, thanking God for our blessings and enjoying a festive meal. Thanksgiving is a very important holiday for our family. It has always been my mother’s favorite since she is able to gather everyone under one roof in a spiritual bliss and show off her cooking skills. It also gives her the opportunity to invite people she likes and wants the rest of us to meet as she did with our new next door Pedro Menendez de Avila neighbor who later became my –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– wife some 35 years ago. Thanksgiving was also the subject of the quite a hard time finding turkeys in Italy will first article I ever wrote at Miami Jackson add an antipasti and pasta course to the High, winning a $50 savings bond from the turkey and mashed. Japanese-Americans Kiwanis Club that was presented at the will have rice (sometimes deliciously made Lighthouse Restaurant “on the ocean, on the with chestnuts) and tsukemono, literally north side of the Haulover Bridge in Miami translated as “pickled things”; a combination Beach”. The Thanksgiving holidays them- of vegetables like cucumbers, cabbage, selves have given us many reasons to be joy- radishes and carrots. Brazilians will not hesitate to stuff their ful and thankful. That first article was about how Cubans, turkey with “farofa” (a flour made from relatively new to this country, celebrated the yucca or cassava also used to make tapioca) holidays with the traditional turkey, mashed when made with raisins, nuts and fruits like potatoes and gravy (so as not to offend our apples and bananas or as an accompaniment host country), but made sure there was rice in its own right just like rice. We are told and black beans. “Tasajo” a shredded dry that Russian-Americans have adapted very beef dish similar to “ropa vieja” was always well to the turkey, mashed potatoes and my favorite. To this day, proud to be a part pumpkin pie. The old country part of a of and not just be hosted, we still have the Russian Thanksgiving supposedly comes “tasajo” with the turkey, mashed potatoes, from the many vodka toasts required to express their gratitude. As told by a friend rice and black beans. As we started our research, we found that “We toast to America and express our gratievery ethnic group basically does the same tude. Given the time, vodka and number of thing. Not the rice and black beans of toasts, we could easily become Pilgrims”. Besides the United States, there are seven course, but for example, Italians who have
other countries that celebrate an official Thanksgiving Day: Argentina, Brazil Canada, Japan, Korea, Liberia, and Switzerland. They all have different menus and are held on different dates.
While we all have pictures of our kids or relatives dressed up in Pilgrim’s hats and Indian attires giving credit to the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag People for our first Thanksgiving in 1621, retired University of Florida historian, Michael V. Gannon sometimes dubbed “The Grinch who stole Thanksgiving” and Florida teacher, Robyn Gioia disagree. According to Gannon and Gioia, the very first Thanksgiving was held 56 years earlier than the famous meal in Plymouth, Mass. Gannon and Gioia claim that on September 8th, 1565 Spanish explorer Pedro Menendez de Avila met with the Timucua Indians in St. Augustine, Florida and after a Catholic mass feasted with bean soup in the spirit of thanks. Many reasons are given as to why September 8th is not recognized as the official day for Thanksgiving in the United States. An interesting version is the one about de Avila being Spanish and holding the feast in his native language, which therefore was called something other than Thanksgiving. There had to be other reasons, for the opportunity to choose another time and place was readily available. There is evidence that the Commonwealth of Virginia was having thanksgiving celebrations as early as 1607, yet they were not chosen either. Some jest that since President Lincoln, a native Kentuckian was the one to issue the presidential proclamation establishing the date when Thanksgiving would be held and therefore ratifying the history behind it, he picked the Pilgrims and Plymouth, Mass. because he preferred turkey over beans. We could find no records as to what was served at the Virginia celebrations, but it had to be better than turkey. Since the Thanksgiving Holidays have been so good to us, from now on, we intend to also give thanks and celebrate on September 8th with Fabada Asturiana. We hope it is the bean soup Pedro Menendez de Avila had with the Timucua Indians in St. Augustine since it is too good a story to spoil with just any other bean soup. Happy Thanksgiving.
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AKJ Design Concepts, an Architectural Interior Design firm supporting our cultural Miami Beach community AKJ Design Concepts is proud to be a supporter of the “New World Symphony” New World Symphony’s mission is to prepare highly-gifted graduates of distinguished music programs for leadership roles in orchestras and ensembles around the world. On February 5th 2011, AKJ Design Concepts sponsored NWS’s Opening Performance at the New World Center. The New World Center is the new campus of the New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy and a cultural icon in the center of Miami Beach. The Center is an inimitable foundation for a unique experience, designed by Pritzker prize-winning architect Frank Gehry. Additionally on October 20th 2011, the architectural interior design firm also sponsored the Maestro’s Circle dinner held at the
W Hotel in Miami Beach. Both events were a success and gathered New World’s Symphony’s most generous supporters.
AKJ Design Concepts is an architectural interior design firm renowned in the industry for creating one of a kind architectural interiors that they produce for only multi-million dollar private residences. The firm offers a true turn-key service from architectural design, to general contracting, to the complete furnishing of the space. In Alfred Karram Jr’s 25+ year career, he has never replicated any of his design concepts – no two residences ever bear similar resemblance they are all one of a kind custom expressions of the firm’s trademark modern style. AKJ DESIGN C0NCEPTS LLC 305 831 9091 T 305 716 9194 F WWW.AKARRAMJR.C0M The firm specializes in developing architectural interiors for only the high end market, especially estate homes and penthouses of only the highest end condominiums throughout South Florida. For example in Boca Raton, they have produced award winning residences in approximately 40% of the units in each of the following high end buildings located on the prime beachfront: The Excelsior, Presidential Place, Aragon, the Addison on the Ocean, along with Mizner Grand over on Lake Boca. All of these private residences range from 5,000 to 18,000 square feet, and have sold between $6.5 million and $16 million.
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GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY WITH TWO PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BY VERONIKA POZMENTIER
It takes little effort to get involved in the community and the rewards always far outweigh the effort or time spent to learn how to be knowledgeable and efficient within your neighborhood and become a leader in your city. For its residents the City of Miami Beach through the Office of the City Manager has implemented two interesting programs: the Miami Beach Leadership Academy and the Community Emergency Response Team training (known as MBLA and CERT) both offered at no cost twice a year. The MBLA founded in 2002 is a civic and public information program and as today can count more than 550 graduates. Residents enrolled in the 3 month long training program have an opportunity to meet the staff responsible for providing City services, gain insight into how the City works and get to learn the role of each department by understanding the processes involved. With the visit of a different city department each week participants can better understand the City policies and ways of doing business; it is a great opportunity to learn more about the city government and the services it offers in interesting, fun and interactive ways. MBLA also serves as a training ground for tomorrow’s community leaders and some MBLA graduates have even run for public office in the City. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and unexpected disaster situations such as storms, earthquake, hurricane. The training is a 6 weeks program taught
by the City of Miami Beach Fire Department at the Emergency Operations Center where residents involved in the program receive special training that enhances their ability to recognize, respond to and recover from a major emergency or disaster situation, that includes disaster preparedness, disaster fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue operations. Developed in 1985 by the Los Angeles City Fire Department CERT training are now conducted within communities in 28 States since it was made available nationally by the governmental agency FEMA in 1993. CERT is all about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people. In 2011 US President Obama proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month saying “we remember that preparedness is essential. Although we cannot always know when and where a disaster will hit, we can ensure we are ready to respond”. Get involved in your community, be prepared, be a leader!
Veronika Pozmentier is a free-lance journalist. She is a Miami Beach Sister Cities International Goodwill Ambassador and serves on The Wolfsonian-FIU Visionaries Executive Committee and Miami Design Preservation League Education and Programs Committee. More Information: Programs supervised by Community Resource Coordinator Caroline Defreeze / www.miamibeachfl.gov www.miamibeachfl.gov
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Mount Sinai Medical Center welcomes Jason Jacobson, M.D. Mount Sinai Medical Center has appointed Jason T. Jacobson, M.D., director of electrophysiology for the Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Heart Institute. He is also an assistant professor at the Columbia University Division of Cardiology. Dr. Jacobson is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders, such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia in structural heart disease, supraventricular tachycardia, and other forms of arrhythmia. He also is skilled at cardiac catheter ablation, a minimally invasive technique used to access the inner (endocardial) or outer (epicardial) surface of the heart and ablate, or destroy, diseased tissue in the treatment of arrhythmias. He also has expertise in the implantation of cardiac rhythm
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Pillar Reception at Wine Depot Wine Depot Miami Beach
Jean- Luc Oizan-Chapon, Wine Depot
Christian Infante and Michael S. Goldberg David Sacks, Pillar Board Chairman
Jerry Libbin, President & CEO of the Miami Beach Chamber and Laure McKay, Marketing Director of Wine Depot
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Beth Sobol, Mark Silverstone, Immediate Past Chair Aaron Perry, Michael S. Goldberg ABOVE: Edwin Melendez, Michael Grieco, Brooke Brown and Adam Sendzischew
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How fortunate we are in Miami Beach
BY JEFF LEHMAN
Vice Chair, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) When I arrived in Miami Beach almost 20 years ago, the beach was on the cusp of recreating itself. Art Deco, film, fashion, and tremendous real estate opportunities were the order of the day. Yet the city was surrounded by less impressive neighbors: Bal Harbour was only beginning some serious new construction; downtown Miami was a scary place after dark (this was pre American Airlines Arena and Arsht Center), Brickell was closed at 5:00 P.M. On the beach, there were no branded hotels except the Fontainebleau Hilton. Not a single Marriott in sight. No Kimptons, Loews, Ritz Carlton. I began working with an independent hotel (then called the Miami Beach Ocean Resort at 30th and Collins). Soon after (in 1996) I moved into the heart of South Beach, to the National at 17th and Collins. Delano had recently opened next door to great acclaim. The National opened in 1997, and only 3 hotels - Delano, National and the Tides – competed for all of the higher end business that was starting to come to the beach. As each new project came along – the Loews, the Ritz Carlton, the Marriott South Beach, The Royal Palm – many felt and expressed that the changes would “ruin the beach”. Each time a major player came in, though, the destination marketing and positive PR and excitement about the growth of our little island helped fuel a worldwide interest in the destination, which in turn brought even more growth – and more tourism. Growth was not managed perfectly by our government – but considering that the City had been somewhat ignored for so many years, they did the best they could. People who cared spoke up, got involved, and tried our best to guide the administration(s) as well as the private investors who were recreating the destination. Mega projects, like the rehabilitation of Lincoln Road or the Collins Avenue Reconstruction project were major hurdles, but we held steady with a vision for unique world class destination. Not even the events of 9/11 could deter us for long, and within of year of that horrific event, the hospitality industry was back on track. Today, in 2011, we are again facing some watershed moments, from the opening of the new Marlin Stadium to a revitalized
downtown and Wynwood, to the gambling issue that is again (not for the 1st time!) coming up. The difference today is that we have recent history to rely on, and an infrastructure that is certainly a more solid footing to build on. All of the partners involved in our industry from the GMCVB to the MBVCA and most independent and large scale operations, have moved into the age of technology successfully, and are basing business decisions not on yesterday’s or today’s successes, but the promise of what tomorrow will bring for all of us. The MBVCA has recently expanded its own horizons, originally established in the 60’s, to bring technology, outreach and visitor awareness into the 21st century in a way that competes with cities like New York City and San Francisco. It is a very exciting time, and holds much promise for our children’s Miami Beach. As I write this, the GMCVB is celebrating 25 years of service to the community – and to their credit, one would have to travel to the most remote corners of the world to find ignorance about South Beach, where we all have the pleasure to live and work. As we all offer our insight and support to the evolution of Miami Beach, let’s remember that we are indeed fortunate to live and work in such a vibrant, dynamic and ever-evolving community. As long as we keep the best interests of Miami Beach as our primary concern, the next chapter in our history is bound to be one of success and unparalleled excitement!
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Daily deal site Couposh.com to launch in South Florida For savvy, sophisticated South Florida consumers, luxe for less South Florida Couposh.com, South Florida is the latest city launch from the wildly successful daily deal site based in Westport, CT. Couposh.com is bringing deep discounts on the best goods and services from local favorite haunts and new hot spots to savvy and sophisticated area residents. Couposh is positioning itself differently than other more large-scale daily deal sites as the founders Jara Negrin and Amy Nebens draw on their lifestyle expertise— the two are also founders of the website poshmom.com, authors, and TV talk show guests—and their immersion into the niche sophisticated consumer market. While Couposh.com will introduce merchants to an immense amount of new clientele, their goal is to target the consumers who want particular good and services and not just a deal—so numbers will be more meaning-
ful and less overwhelming. “We have experience in this arena not only as businesswomen but also as women. We are in the trenches and are tuned in to what people want. We are setting out to deliver the best stuff to our subscribers as well as loyal customers to the merchants we feature,” say Negrin and Nebens. Merchants can call 203.216.5920 to request inclusion in the Couposh program or visit www.couposh.com/base/contact.
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Chef Juan Palerm brings Sugar Beach Catering to Miami Beach
Beautiful beaches, warm tropical breezes, and a wedding couple strolling through the sand just after their nuptials. These are what inspired Chef Juan to create Sugar Beach Catering. “I want a newly married couple to walk into their reception knowing that their special day is going to be spent with family and friends enjoying beautiful food, made from the finest ingredients using fromscratch techniques”. There are so many elements that have to come together when creating the perfect event, but the food is the most important it must be flawless and memorable. That is why Chef Juan collaborates personally with every client: To ensure that they receive the best menu for their tastes, event and budget. From handmade, butler-served appetizers to chef-carved meats, Chef Juan has a hand in the creation of every item. “It’s not enough to watch a dish prepared. I pick the ingredients, make the recipes, taste everything and make sure the food is exactly as it is supposed to be”. Chef Juan has catered hundreds of events over his 20-plus years in the food business, from small family-style dinners to weddings to grand balls for the American Cancer Society. Every event is special and so are the guests. After spending 22 years in the Panhandle of Florida, with a 3-year sojourn to Japan and one year in Prague, Chef Juan decided South Florida is the place, not only for his catering company, but to spend the rest of his career and beyond. “South Florida offers a chef so
many challenges and opportunities. With so many great chefs in the area, I have to put all my effort, desire, knowledge and passion into what I do, if I want to thrive in such a dynamic and visionary bastion of culinary greatness”. Chef Juan utilizes a variety of cultures and cuisines for his style of cooking. Spending time in Japan and Europe, as well as several parts of the U.S., Chef Juan has obtained valuable knowledge of a variety of cooking techniques and styles. “The Gulf Coast gave me fresh seafood; Japan, a variety of styles from the Tokyo to Osaka to Hokkaido; in Prague, I learned Continental European. I employ all these flavors and styles into my cooking, always learning and refining to create the best that I can”. The most important aspect of Chef Juan’s coking is the movement towards using local, sustainable, and organic foods whenever possible. “One big reason I came to his area is the access to a wide variety of local farmers and sources for vegetables, meats, and seafood. While not always available during certain times of the year, it gives me the opportunity to support a return to the farming practices that do not rely on petroleum based fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified techniques and to provide my clients with the best ingredients possible”. For your next event in South Florida, including the Florida Keys, you have a new choice: Sugar Beach Catering. For more information, please contact Chef Juan Palerm by email at chefjuan@sugarbeachcatering.com or directly at 786-332-7865.
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All-new Ford Focus has sleek design, delivers 40 mpg Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS It’s nice to see that Ford has finally come around and is offering American consumers something more than gas-guzzling SUVs and monster pickup trucks. I refer specifically to the all-new Ford Focus, a small car with a wonderfully fresh design, high levels of craftsmanship and occupant safety, an exceptional array of smart new technologies, and an EPA-rated 40 mpg on the highway. On top of all that, Focus delivers solid handling and an overall excellent driving experience. Focus is powered by a new 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine that combines high-pressure gasoline direct injection and twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. How about 20 horsepower more than the previous Focus engine and a fuel economy improvement of more than 10 percent? The new engine is mated to the latest sixspeed Ford PowerShift automatic transmis-
sion with a high-efficiency dual dry-clutch design. The advanced transmission also is offered with SelectShift Automatic that allows you to shift gears manually. A fivespeed manual transmission is available. With a sleek and sporty design, Focus is available in hatchback and sedan models — S, SE, SEL and Titanium trim levels. The four-door sedan and five-door hatchback models mark the next step of Ford’s kinetic design form, and more than 10 million units have been sold worldwide since Focus was launched in 1998. Focus has a striking front end dominated by a wide-mouth grille and slanted inset headlights. A sleek profile and a dramatic rising beltline emphasize the athletic stance. The stylish exterior is matched by a modern, cockpit-style interior with a stylish center console. Bold graphics, a sculptured softtouch instrument panel and quality trim materials give the interior a premium look. Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels have been reduced and driving dynamics improved by the increased stiffness of the body structure, one with 30 percent greater rigidity than the previous Focus. Also, there’s a new windshield with a special acoustic layer that significantly reduces wind and road noise. The wind-
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shield is complemented by increased side and rear glass thickness for extra quietness. Focus also offers SYNC with MyFord Touch, which replaces many of the usual buttons, knobs and gauges with LCD screens and five-way buttons. The screens can be personalized to display information relevant to each driver using a simple button click, voice command or touch screen tap. MyFord Touch is powered by a new generation of the company’s popular SYNC system, which includes a sophisticated voice control system for vehicle functions, connected Bluetooth devices, a Wi-Fi
hotspot, MP3 players and a variety of external media. Focus offers a wide range of smart technologies, including active park assist, HD Radio with iTunes Tagging, rear-view camera, Intelligent Access with push-button start and Wi-Fi access. Starting price on the 2012 Ford Focus is $17,295. 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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“YOUR AD HERE — BIG YELLOW SCHOOL BUS” BY KAREN ARONOWITZ, President, United Teachers of Dade
Imagine the yellow school bus so covered with ads that we smack right into the back of one, our attention diverted by 3D, strobe-lit, hologram movie ads, flashing, pulsing lights for caffeine-laden power drinks, logoencrusted sportswear, and other trinkets and trash we sell to move our economy. It’s the American way! All supposedly G-rated, although what passes for G in our overly sexualized consumerism makes the letter blush like a scarlet A. Still, our schools are so cashstrapped from the decrease in funding to public education that school boards are putting out the for-sale sign themselves. No space need be uncovered. Will students pay any attention to the work teachers place on white boards, smart boards, or, in a few impoverished public schools, chalk boards, when bells and whistles from advertisers compete for their attention? It is not philanthropy that drives companies into our schools. It’s
the thrill of a captive audience, an audience that will have no Parental Control button to screen what’s seen in a school, an audience that is just learning to think about the the credibility of a source, an audience that, by age and maturity, will believe what is placed before them. One does not challenge authority until enough learning has taken place. We will abandon four-year olds and fourteen-year-olds to the hands of advertisers. I suppose the next step is to make each teacher responsible for selling enough advertising to “endow” their position. A sort of commission sales requirement to add to the idea of “pay-for-performance.” It’s not surprising that the hallowed halls of our schools will be turned into the inside of a casino, where the lights are low, there are no windows or clocks so that no one knows whether it’s night or day, and flashing, strobing lights, bells and whistles convince even the losers they’ve won. Lock up your children, folks. Throw them an iPad, a Twinkie, and a bottle of water and call it home schooling. You might not be there, but it could be a safer space than school. The United Teachers of Dade represents 35,000 teachers and school support personnel in MDCPS. The union is committed to being a leader in creating public school reform, fostering a quality public education for all students and elevating the professional status of teachers, paraprofessionals, office employees, and all school support personnel.
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