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Businesses Beware — Unemployment Compensation Tax Increase BY ADAM E. BABINGTON

Esq. Vice President of Government Affairs, Florida Chamber of Commerce

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n early December, the Florida Department of Revenue began mailing $400 million worth of unemployment compensation tax increases to thousands of businesses across the state. Unfortunately, your business may be among the many facing increases in your tax rate. The Florida Chamber of Commerce is working closely with leadership of the Florida Senate, House of Representatives and Governor-Elect Rick Scott to help soften the blow of this national tax issue which is affecting Florida as well as other states throughout the country. Florida has been burdened with doubledigit unemployment rates for nearly two years: • October, 2009 – 11.2% unemployment • October, 2010 – 12% unemployment The existing system of unemployment compensation was never designed for sustained, high-levels of jobless workers. This became abundantly clear in August, 2009 when the balance in the Florida Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund – which is funded by your taxes – fell to zero. Florida was forced to borrow from the federal government in order to continue meeting its obligations to unemployed Floridians. As a result, Florida, 32 other states, and one territory now owe the federal government. Below is a sampling of outstanding unemployment compensation balances: ––––––––– See

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Orange Drive Miami Beach

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hen millions of tourists rush the shores of Miami Beach, the number one stop has always been Ocean Drive in South Beach. This 10 block radius has it all- beautiful ocean views, shopping, attractive nightlife and of course world famous entertainment and restaurants including Mango’s Tropical Café, News Café, the Clevelander and much more! This year, Ocean Drive will officially be renamed Orange Drive starting on New Year’s Eve and lasting until January 2nd. Ocean Drive will be closed to Vehicle Traffic from

December 31st at 7 a.m. and will reopen on January 3rd at 7 a.m. Orange Drive will include a dynamic list of events for residents and visitors alike, leading up to the Orange Bowl. This is the first celebration on Ocean Drive for this four-year contract with the City of Miami Beach. Max Sklar, Tourism and Cultural Development Director for the City of Miami Beach, said “The City is excited to partner up with the Orange Bowl Committee for this event and we hope to build upon this annually to attract more tourists from all over the world.” Orange Drive is an intellectual property jointly developed by the Union Square Agency (USSE Corp., Pink OTC Symbol: UCRP) and the Orange Bowl Committee. This year’s Orange Drive will host a vibrant array of events. This event celebrating the New Year further marks South Beach as prime location to attract tourist from all over the world to attend the festivities during this three day event.

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Letter from the Chair Housing prices, exchange rates, income... We’ve lost a lot of value in the past two years. Forecasts predict that we’re on the up-and-up, but there is still a long way to go before we see the same prosperity we enjoyed before. In response, we’ve been forced to view value in a different way - we can no longer look at it as simply monetary worth, but instead worth in terms of importance or impact our purchases will bring about. We should have the same outlook when it comes to our business. Do our products and services bring enough value to our customers for them to justify the buy? Furthermore, are we translating our business expenses into investments? Sure, you can take out an ad or run a promotion - and if carefully selected and crafted, they can bring about significant return-on-investment. But when the newspaper is tossed out or the promotion expires, so does the much of the buzz and you’re onto generating the next big idea. Indeed, the most impacting and sustainable investment we can make is in our relationships. Here’s where the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce comes in. Our roster consists of diverse, dynamic individuals, who all share a passion for growing their companies. Our facilities, high-tech and centrally located, are ideal venues in which to conduct business. However, our true value lies in our ability to open the doors for ongoing collaboration, as well as initiatives that support member and community endeavors. In return, you get out of these opportunities what you put into them. By now, I hope you’ve personally experienced “the power of membership” with the organization. Put in the time and sincerity into your existing and newly-found relationships, and I assure you a network of ambassadors ready to champion your business for life. Now that’s priceless. A t y o u r service, Jason Loeb Chairman, M i a m i B e a c h C h a m b e r o f C o m m e rce

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Key to the City of Miami Beach to Isabella Rossellini during Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 BY VERONIKA POZMENTIER

Isabella Rossellini Italian actress, filmmaker, author, philantropist, model, UNICEF Ambassador, Wildlife Conservation activist and coming President of the Jury at the 2011 Berlin Film Festival has graced Miami Beach with her charm and intelligence during Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 week and was awarded a Key to the City by Vice Mayor and Commissioner Michael Gongora at The Wolfsonian-FIU museum. From a dinner thrown in her honor by a world famous luxury Italian jewelry brand, a visit to galleries in the Wynwood District, a cultural walk in the Convention Center main fair to a brunch hosted by The Wolfsonian-FIU Visionaries, the multi-talented Isabella Rossellini, daughter of actress Ingrid Bergman and movie director Roberto Rossellini, was explaining everywhere with humor and laughter her short movies about animals’seduction rituals “Seduce Me” commissioned by the Sundance Channel and praised by

Sundance Festival founder actor Robert Redford. Michael Gongora stated “Isabella Rossellini has heightened awareness about Art Basel Miami Beach its cultural quality and therefore brings into full light the vibrant cultural and artistic life of Miami Beach especially during the country’s largest art fair and art week celebration””, he also mentioned “when Veronika Pozmentier chairperson of the Visionaries Brunch Committee mentioned to me all the talented work Isabella Rossellini has accomplished, it was obvious to me that she is a beautiful symbol of extraordinary creative talent therefore representing the eclectic spirit of our tropical cultural city.” Key to the City is the highest form of municipal award given to a member of the community, an organisation for community heroic service or to distinguished guests the City wishes to honor for outstanding civic contributions. Known as “Freedom of the City” in a lot of countries the tradition goes back to the Roman Empire as an ancient privilege

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granted to martial organizations, allowing them to march into the city “with drums beating, colors flying, and bayonets fixed” and not have to disarm or break ranks before the city gates opened to them, of course a rare honor taking in account the risk the city could be threaten with. As a civil privilege, “ Key to the City” is a similar award with the practice of presenting a key to an individual; traced back to Medieval times when admission into a city was hampered by many legal restrictions to protect civic security and rights as well as by walls and locked gates, the key symbolized free entry. The recipient is free to enter and leave the city at will as a trusted friend of city residents, it remains the oldest and one

of the highest civic honors in lot of nations around the world and especially is very popular in the United States of America. Welcome to the City of Miami Beach Isabella Rossellini! More information: http://www.sundancechannel.com/greenporno/ Veronika Pozmentier is a free-lance journalist; she serves on The WolfsonianFIU Visionaries Executive Committee, MDPL Education and Programs Committee and is proud to be a Sister Cities International Goodwill Ambassador for the City of Miami Beach.

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MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECOGNIZES INNOVATION IN BUSINESS WITH ALL-NEW AWARD On Wednesday, January 26, 2011, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce will continue the Chamber’s tradition of recognizing the accomplishments of exceptional business professionals that help build and strengthen the foundation of the Miami Beach community and surrounding areas at the Champions of Business Awards Luncheon, sponsored by BB&T. A unique and new award, the Aaron B. Perry Innovation in Business Award, will be bestowed upon Emilio Estefan this year as part of an initiative to recognize innovative business practices. The Aaron B. Perry Innovation in Business Award was created to address the historical significance of innovation in business and the effect on the Chamber as well as the accomplishments of recent Chairman of the Board, Aaron B. Perry. “Aaron took the helm at the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce at a time when our organization was going through a lot of changes and needed a leader to pull

through and bring together the various components that make the organization successful,” says Jerry Libbin, President and CEO of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. “Aaron redefined what a Chamber of Commerce does and tied together strategic business opportunities taking our chamber to the next level.” The Aaron B. Perry Innovation in Business Award was created to honor an individual who has pioneered an effective strategy for business on Miami Beach and in the surrounding community. For over the past 89 years, the Chamber has played a vital role in Miami Beach’s business community, recognizing the importance of modernization and constant improvement of best practices. The award recognizes Aaron’s selfless dedication to the organization while incorporating modern business trends such as the INcard which provide Miami Beach a global presence. “Aaron’s diligent work ethic and communication with his board and chamber

members created a platform for the Chamber’s future success,” says Jason Loeb, current Chairman. “It is a great honor to follow his legacy of dedication, hard work and community. “ This year’s Champions of Business Award Luncheon will be held at 11:00 am at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, located at 4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach and is open to the public. For more information on the Champions of Business Awards Luncheon, please contact Valerie Rasken at 305-695-6833 or via email at valerie@miamibeachchamber.com.

AARON B. PERRY

ABOUT MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1921 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 business community on major issues of public policy.

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UNEMPLOYMENT,

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• California $9 billion • New York $3.1 billion • Pennsylvania $3 billion • North Carolina $2.4 billion • Florida $1.8 billion In Florida, employer tax rates were scheduled to rise on January 1, 2010 because of a provision in law that automatically raises rates when the trust fund balance falls below a certain threshold. However, at the encouragement of the Florida Chamber, the 2010 Florida Legislature prevented the automatic increases for 2010 and 2011 from being implemented. Even though the trust fund trigger was delayed for another year, Florida is still obligated to pay benefits to unemployed workers. Under Florida law, once an employer hits the maximum tax rate – currently 5.4% – costs that are incurred for additional benefits owed are shared with all employers, raising the rates for other companies. Additionally, there are benefits owed to unemployed workers whose former employers are no longer in business and cannot pay into the system. These

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Orange Drive Performances: • ‘Noon Year’s Eve Kids Countown’: Taking place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on December 31. The event is hosted by Radio Disney. Kicking Daisies, a punk/pop/rock band and winner of Radio Disney’s N.B.T. (Next Big Thing) will perform. • ‘Jam on the Sand’: Taking place from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. on December 31. Leona Lewis and Natasha Bedingfield will perform and DJ Irie will be playing music as well. • ‘En Vivo Latin Festival’: Taking place from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. on January 1. Gilberto Santa Rosa, Albita and Hanzel y Raul will perform. • ‘Gridiron Bash Pep Rally’: Taking place

taxes are also spread across all employers. For 2011, benefits owed by companies that have hit the 5.4% cap increased from $2.3 billion to $5.5 billion, and benefits owed by companies who no longer can pay into the system increased from $228 million to $1.3 billion. Unemployment compensation tax increase notices mailed today will be followed by an additional notice for a “special interest assessment” in February of 2011. The special interest assessment, to be paid by all Florida employers, covers the annual proportionate share of the federal interest due on the loan Florida took from the federal government. The special assessment payment will be due by June 30, 2011.

WHAT CAN BE DONE? JOBS…JOBS…JOBS…the fastest way to solve this problem is for the Florida Legislature and Governor-elect Scott to spend every ounce of their energy on making Florida an attractive place to once again create private-sector jobs during the 2011 Legislative Session. Until that happens, all options are on the table…from creating a more equitable rate structure, to requiring employee contributions, or finding alternative sources of revenue to repay the interest on the federal loan. from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. on January 2. Entourage’s Adrian Grenier and his band the Honey Brothers will perform, along with comedian Adam Carolla. Orange Drive is partnering with local and national brands, along with media partners, to promote brand activation sites, entertainment pavilions and local merchants. The City of Miami Beach is offering a 10% discounts to Miami Beach residents, please visit www.miamibeachfl.gov under the residents tab to receive the promotional code for this great event. For more information, go online at www.orangedr.com. To purchase tickets, visit the Orange Drive Box Office located on 17th and Ocean Drive from December 28th to January 2nd, or call the Box Office at 888.447.7624.

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One of the most frequent complaints that I receive about Miami Beach is that it is very difficult to find parking. I hear this from residents, from tourists, and it is a complaint that business owners register, as the inability of their customers, and potential customers to find convenient parking hurts their business. The city has constructed new garages over the past few years at 5th and Alton, 17th Street, and Meridian Avenue. We also continue to plan for additional garages in Sunset Harbour, 23rd Street and in North Beach, however, we have not addressed a basic problem of letting our residents and visitors know on a real time basis where there are vacant parking spaces. The technology is fairly basic and requires a counting mechanism at both the entry and exit points of each municipal garage, which can send a wireless message to a Parking Application to convey information on a real time basis about the

number of spaces in any particular garage. This would be similar to the information that you might request from the Movie line before you leave your home to find the theater nearest your home playing the film you wish to see. In this case however, you would enter the address of your destination in Miami Beach and press a button to locate the nearest municipal garages. You would instantly receive information on the address of the 3 closest garages and the number of vacant parking spaces currently available in each. This enhancement will save time and money for the driver, who no longer will have to waste time driving in traffic looking for a place to park or settle for an outrageously expensive valet parking spot. It will save energy, (fuel) as the customer can proceed directly to the nearest available parking garage, and it can be used to promote business in Miami Beach, as we will be seen as a progressive city and one with a social conscience. I will be placing an item on this subject on the City Commission agenda at our January 19th meeting. I believe this is a great way to start the New Year with an idea that is long overdue! I wish all of our residents a safe and happy holiday season and a Healthy New Year!

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Lauren, a Freshman at Vanderbilt, saved $39,060‌ What Does She Know That 22,000 Florida Families Don’t! BY PETER RATZAN

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EVERY ‘forgotten’ middle class family (like Lauren’s) with a college bound student is potentially eligible for some type of financial aid. Will you receive your share? Not unless you apply! And unfortunately, the Department of Education reported that 22,000 eligible Florida families left $24 million on the table in 2009! Why? Filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid — or FAFSA – which seniors and current college students should be doing right now (many awards are firstcome, first-served) can be complicated. The rules and regulations behind it are both difficult to understand and unfair. Did you know, for example, that some assets count against you more than others, and some don’t count against you at all! Therefore, money that you (or your parents) saved for your child in an UTMA (Uniform Transfer to Minors Act) account will be “penalized� more than money you hold in your own name. You read that correctly. You’re punished for saving money in your child’s name. Another common misconception: Overvaluing your business (if you are selfemployed). The FAFSA asks for a value of your business assets. But for most business owners I see in my practice, the proper value is “zero.� Why? The rationale is buried in the directions, but it has to do with the number of employees your business has. I’ve seen CPA’s make this mis-

take and lose tens of thousands of potential financial aid. So you see, the whole process is like a game – know the rules, you win. Stay in the dark and you could sacrifice thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants that you would have qualified for. Unfortunately, many middle class parents reflexively rule themselves out as candidates for aid, typically because they think the process is overly complicated or they think that they make too much money to qualify. That’s a huge mistake! Once families understand where the various loopholes and landmines are hidden in the recesses of the Title IV Dept of Ed financial aid regulations, they are surprised by the amount of grants and scholarships that are available to them (fact: 82% of today’s college students pay LESS than the sticker price for school). If the initials EFC or FAFSA mean nothing to you, you’re behind the eight ball. The priority financial aid deadline for many schools is February 1st. There is more than $130 billion in this system, and to make sure you receive your fair share, I urge you to become educated sooner rather than later. To jump-start your education, I’m teaching two free classes on the financial aid process in January. To learn more or to register, you can visit EmergencyFinancialAid.com.

Peter Ratzan, MBA, is a former High School teacher and the owner of College Funding Specialists, Inc. He is a certified financial aid advisor, the author of Never Pay Retail For College and a regular contributor to Miami Beach Community Newspapers.

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Ros-Lehtinen reaffirms commitment to winning strategy in Afghanistan, praises troops for progress against insurgents BY LEE STEPHENS U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, commented today on the administration’s release of President Obama’s year-end report on the war in Afghanistan. Statement by Ros-Lehtinen: “The President’s year-end report shows steady signs of progress in Afghanistan, particularly in Southern Afghanistan and in the crucial efforts to train Afghan forces. I am deeply thankful to the men and women of our Armed Forces, whose valor and sacrifice is making all of our progress possible. “It is extremely important that we keep on top of what’s working and what isn’t, as well as where we are making progress and where the trouble areas remain. That’s the way to put together and implement a winning strategy. “The focus must remain on implementing a winning strategy, and not an exit strat-

egy. It is my hope that, as we move closer to July 2011, the administration is guided by conditions on the ground and will not commence a withdrawal against the advice of and facts presented by its commanders in the field. The strategy must be eventbased, not chronologically-based. Meeting goals and objectives is the proper barometer of U.S. successes in Afghanistan, rather than the passage of time. “Pakistan also has a crucial role to play in Afghanistan, and, moving forward, must do a better job at confronting the presence of al-Qaeda, Taliban insurgents, and other militant extremists, and at eliminating their operational safe-havens. “Also, looking ahead to the next Congress, I am eager to work even more closely with the administration to exert strong oversight of our efforts in Afghanistan to help ensure that corruption, mismanagement, and waste do not jeopardize our mission.”

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The Past Decade BY JEFF LEHMAN

Vice Chair, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) Back when I joined the MBVCA for my 1st appointment in the late 90’s, the MBVCA was funding a variety of stable events and entities that only minimally returned the tourist tax dollar that funds us back into the community. At that time, we embarked on a mission to reach out and bring larger, more far-reaching events to the City of Miami Beach, with two purposes: To increase the visitor tax dollar and to better promote our incredible destination. This week, I was at the launch party for the 10th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival (February 24-26, 2011). As I reminisced with the creator of that project, Lee Schrager, about its humble beginnings, we remember how in the first year of that event (2000) the MBVCA provided the seed money to get the event off the ground, with the mutual goals for the City as mentioned above, and for South Beach Wine and Food raised almost $100,000 for the FIU School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Today, 10 years later, we continue to fund the event at the same level – but the event has grown to the point where all local hotels and restaurants are full, the press about our City and the Event reaches into the millions of impressions, and the fundraising effort brings almost 2 million dollars annually to our local FIU campus. This is the perfect example of what the MBVCA does, and continues to do. This success has been replicated in some form with a number of events: Art Basel Miami Beach, SwimShow Miami, the MTV Video Music Awards, and others. The MBVCA is dedicated to the success of the City of Miami Beach and all of its businesses. We are constantly looking for new ways to partner with Event Planners, the City, and our Tourism Partners including the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association, to bring the most dynamic events to our City. We are also committed to Special Projects that make our city better, such as the recent Wayfinding Project (directional and Gateway signage) and the Customer & You Certificate Program in Service. Wherever the City can be made better, more visible, and more competitive - that is where you will find the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority hard at work!

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Go from ‘Gym Mouse’ to Gym Rat’ this new year

BY CHARLOTTE LIBOV

When friends ask me what is the best thing they can do for their heart, I tell them this: “Exercise, exercise, and exercise.” Yep, it’s a little like that old slogan about real estate –what’s the one thing to consider? Location, location, location. Well, that’s the way I feel about exercise. Now if you are fortunate to be one of those people who wake up ready for that ten-mile morning run, you are blessed. I’m not one of them. But I have learned to get myself jazzed up about exercise, and the secret to this, I find, is to discover the type of exercise that really turns you on. I’d always liked cardio, particularly the classes that are done to a fast beat, but I’d never stuck to strength training – if there isn’t a pulsating beat, I just don’t get juiced up. But, lately, I’d found that just doing cardio was beginning to bore me. One day, at Equinox South Beach, my friend, Andreas Heuser, suggested I give Philip Gray’s Group Fitness class a try. I wandered in, and I very nearly wandered out. This was a barbell class! Now, as I’m fond of saying, I’m a gym

mouse, not a gym rat, and only a gym rats uses barbells, I thought. Well, I was wrong. Gray turned up the music, grabbed the bar bell, and the class started pumping. I started off slow, with a mouse-like weight, I thought, but, within two month, I was hoisting barbells along with the rest of the class. Even better, my waistline had shrunk, my arms looked more toned and, best of all, I was addicted. That’s the secret to exercise – you have to discover what grabs you. This can take some experimenting, so hopefully, your gym, like mine, offers lots of choices. Whether it’s yoga, dance, weight training –whatever gets you juiced—that’s the exercise that’s the best. And don’t be afraid to try new things – you might get hooked. And getting hooked on exercise is the best addiction around. For more information on Equinox, call Andreas Heuser at 305-673-1172.

Charlotte Libov is the author of five books, including “The Woman’s Heart Book,” one of the first books to focus on heart disease in women, which was made into the groundbreaking PBS documentary “Women’s Hearts at Risk.” She speaks both nationally and locally on the topic of preventing heart disease in women. You can reach her at 305-333-8844 or char@libov.com.

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Ring in 2011 with the Palms’ Eleven at Essensia Restaurant & Lounge

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This New Year’s Eve, The Palms Hotel & Spa will celebrate the coming of 2011 with a very special dinner at their signature restaurant, Essensia Restaurant & Lounge. The extravagant offering, carefully crafted by Executive Chef Frank Jeannetti and Pastry Chef Gail Goetsch, invites guests to indulge in 11 culinary experiences to ring in 2011, all while staying true to their New Year’s resolutions with wholesome, pure and fresh cuisine. The eleven experiences on The Palms’ Eleven New Year’s Eve menu include: 1. Welcome Cocktail - Wild Raspberry Bellini 2. Amuse Bouche - Peruvian Shrimp Ceviche with Citrus & Cilantro 3. Soup - Maine Lobster Bisque with Truffle Foam and Chive Flower 4. Appetizer - Grilled Organic Winter Vegetable Napoleon 5. Intermezzo Organic BasilPomegranate Sorbet 6. First Main - Rice Flour-Dusted Pan Roasted Hog Fish with Truffle Scented Maine Lobster Risotto, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Baby Carrots & Yellow Pepper, Orange Cumin Sauce 7. Second Main - Petit Pan Seared Grass Fed Angus Beef Tenderloin with Parmesan Yukon Gold Potato Gratin, Herb Roasted Shallots & Port Wine Au Poivre 8. Dessert - Bittersweet Chocolate Hazelnut Croquant Torte 9. Mignardises - Chocolate Caramel Praline accompanied by coffee and tea service 10. Coffee & Tea – Starbucks coffees & espressos and Tazo teas 11. New Year’s Toast – One bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne per couple A special wine list will accompany The Palms’ Eleven New Year’s Eve menu. The changing of the year will be celebrated with a balloon drop and party favors. The Palms’ Eleven dinner experience is priced at $175++ per person. Kids under 12 may choose from Essensia’s wholesome A La Carte kids menu. For reservations, call 305.908.5458, visit www.essensiarestaurant.com or Opentable.com. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

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ABOUT ESSENSIA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Essensia awakens the senses with natural gourmet cuisine and indulgent cocktails in a sensuous and relaxing ambiance. The menu offers patrons a tasteful and wholesome variety of fresh and light worldly fare with a genuine focus on utilizing local, organic, and seasonal ingredients, and a wide selection of low calorie Spa selections. Essensia’s exclusive wine list is committed to being highly sustainable, organic or biodynamic and has been selected for sharing Essensia’s mission to be good for you and the environment. Essensia features intimate indoor dining as well as al-fresco seating under The Palms’ covered terrace and poolside deck. Inspired by the nature surrounding the hotel, Essensia is the perfect setting for dining with friends and family. Essensia is open 7 days per week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a wonderful Sunday buffet brunch. The Palms offers complimentary valet parking with dinner, up to 3 hours. ABOUT THE PALMS HOTEL & SPA Just minutes from the heart of South Beach, The Palms Hotel & Spa combines genuine service, laid-back sophistication and oceanfront serenity into a destination where complete wellness and environmental awareness are at the center of each experience. Privately owned and managed by The Krause family, who also own the boutique-style Circa 39 in Miami Beach, The Palms sits on its own stretch of beach just 12 miles from Miami International Airport. The AAA Four Diamond property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts as well as Epoque Hotels. For reservations or further information, please call 800.550.0505 or visit www.thepalmshotel.com.

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SoBe Arts begins 5th Season Serving Our Community BY RAY BRESLIN

Friday December 17th marked the beginning of SoBe Arts Open Friday Concert Series. Over 100 attendees filled the Carl Fisher Clubhouse with standing room only for this season’s first free concert. The Chamber Ensemble featuring Adam Chefitz on Piano, Daisuke Yamamoto and Taichi Akutsu on volin, Yaei Kleinman on viola and Tara Santiago on Chello with Mark Schubert on percussion. played music from Around the World inspired by Austria, Brazil, the Congo, Ireland, Japan, Pakistan, Switzerland, and the United States. This concert had both a first and a last for SoBe Arts making it filled with emotion, both happy and sad. Taichi Akutsu, who is a graduate from the New World Symphony’s Orchestral Academy and has taught violin for the past 4 years at SoBe Arts and a predominant member of the SoBe Chamber Ensemble, played his last formal concert before he returns to his native Japan bidding farewell to SoBe Arts. The concert was masterfully orchestrated by director Carson Kievman to feature Taichi playing pieces mostly arranged by Kievman himself. The program started with Bachinanas Brazileriras #5 arranged for the string quartet and piano. Then they played the Concert Premiere of Geneva On Tuesday originally written by Kievman for his daughters this past summer who play the violin and piano. Then the final piece before intermission was the light hearted Drunken Sailor, an Irish tradition, again arranged by Carson for the string quartet and percussion. After the break, Robert Chumbley conducted the World Premier of Heer Ranja Protostringnody written by Carson Kievman for the string quartet and percussion. This piece was erie and somewhat dark but very appropriate for Taichi’s farewell performance. Then the familiar Sonata #9 in A major by Beethoven again for the Piano and Violin. The final piece was Kyrie & Sanctus from Missa Luba, a mass in Congolese style, by Haazan

arranged by Kievman for the string quartet and percussion. Everyone stood to applaud Taichi and the rest of the ensemble for this masterful performance and farewell to Taichi. Many of the concert goers who never miss a SoBe concert, noticed a huge difference in the piano performance, as well they should. No more electronic keyboard. The institute now has a Steinway Grand Piano thanks to the generosity of the Coral Gables Steinway Gallery who loaned the institute the piano for their 5th anniversary season. What a difference a piano makes. SoBe would love to own this Piano and you can help. Go to the website and make a donation toward the piano. www.sobearts.org. On January 14th, the Institute will announce their entire program for the year. It will be new, exciting, and invigorating. For more on the programs offered by SoBe Art you can go to their website listed above. There are classes in music and theater for children and adults utilizing both the Carl Fisher Clubhouse and the Little Stage Theater. Buildings owned by the City that were shuttered until SoBe Arts came in and gave them a new life. The historic Carl Fisher Clubhouse, built in 1915, is now the oldest building in Miami Beach still in use thanks to the partnership between the City of Miami Beach and SoBe Arts.

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Ring in the 2011 New Year with Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach South Florida guests and residents are invited to break out the noisemakers and confetti and ring in the New Year in style this December 31st with a sensational evening of dinner, dancing and celebration at Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach in Sunny Isles Beach. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., raise a glass and toast with loved ones under the stars amid the lush décor, tropical weather and romantic ambiance at the luxury oceanfront paradise. Aaria, the resort’s 20-foot bar and lounge area, overlooks the ocean and is the perfect place to sip special New Year’s Eve cocktails. A live DJ will be poolside where guests can enjoy an al fresco party with open bar, dancing and a midnight countdown to celebrate the year ahead. Acqualina’s New Year’s Eve Party offers a celebration style for everyone. For $200 per person, indulge in a buffet-style dinner featuring dynamic international cuisines at Acqualina’s Aaria Lounge. The Mediterranean-inspired buffet stations will feature Spanish Paella, Moroccan Leg of Lamb, an Italian pasta station, a selection of French cheeses, a gourmet salad bar and an assortment of elegant desserts. Open bar is included in this offering. For a more luxurious evening, reserve a table and celebrate with an exclusive five-course dinner and deluxe bar offering. Guests can choose

inside seating at Aaria Lounge or opt to dine beneath the stars and enjoy a private, elegant evening with all of the splendors that Acqualina has to offer. This dining option is available for $250 per person. Open bar is included in this offering.

For an evening of strictly drinks and dancing, guests can take advantage of the evening’s open bar and party the night away to live DJ entertainment for just $95 per person. The New Year’s celebration at Acqualina never ends when you can treat yourself and

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MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER CHIEF OF CARDIOLOGY, GERVASIO LAMAS, M.D. Dr. Gervasio Lamas, chief of the Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, has been appointed Professor of Clinical Medicine at New York’s Columbia University Medical Center. Mount Sinai joined forces with Columbia University in 2009 to create the Mount Sinai Heart Institute, the only Ivy League collaboration of its kind in South Florida. Dr. Lamas’ promotion further solidifies the partnership between these two institutions aimed at providing world-class cardiovascular care by sharing knowledge, experience and technology. In addition, this partnership further enhances the teaching experience for cardiac fellows and faculty as both institutions participate in patient consultations, Grand Rounds and conduct weekly video teleconferences. Dr. Lamas received his B.A. in Biochemical Sciences cum laude from Harvard College and his M.D. with honors (AOA) from New York University. He completed his Internship and Residency at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard Medical School, where he later served as Assistant Professor of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases as well as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the European Society of Cardiology. During the last decade, Dr. Lamas has enrolled thousands of patients in more than a dozen U.S. and international trials in order to improve cardiac care and prevent death and disability from heart disease. In addition, Dr. Lamas has authored over 300 scientific publications and maintains an active clinical practice at the Mount Sinai offices in Miami Beach, Hialeah and Key Biscayne.

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300 + speakers at Social Venture Capital/Social Enterprise Conference — Miami Beach 2011 Over 300 speakers and more than 1,000 attendees from over 40 countries will participate in the 2nd annual Social Venture Capital/Social Enterprise Conference and its ‘conference within a conference’ Sustainable Haiti Conference taking place from April 4th to April 6th, 2011 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Registration is now open, and Early Bird pricing now applies for a limited time. A list of the first 100 speakers of the conference is available at www.connectionmiami.com along with listed tracks for the 3 day annual event. The 2nd annual Social Venture Capital/Social Enterprise Conference 2011 is the largest annual impact investment conference on the East Coast of the United States, Latin America & the Caribbean. The 2nd annual Sustainable Haiti Conference is the largest economic development conference in the world for Haiti, with over 100 speakers and 40+ panels over 3 days. Both events are part of SUSTAINATOPIA 2011Miami

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2011 Chevy Corvette marks 58 years of production Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS I’m still somewhat amazed that the Corvette made it through the recent General Motors bankruptcy to continue as a part of the Chevrolet product line. After all, it certainly doesn’t meet the new criteria for smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles. But, survive it did and next year Corvette will mark 58 years of production to continue the claim to being “America’s sports car.” The 2011 Corvette model year sees the same product lineup, one that includes the base coupe and convertible, the rejuvenated Grand Sport and the Z06 and ZR1 performance models. The base Corvette and the Grand Sport models are powered by the LS3 V-8, while the racing-inspired Z06 is equipped with the 505-hp LS7 engine and built on a lightweight chassis. The ZR1 gets a unique supercharged LS9 6.2-liter engine and is the fastest, most powerful car ever

offered by Chevrolet. The 6.2-liter LS3 small-block V-8 engine in Corvette and Grand Sport models is rated at 430 hp and develops 424 pounds-feet of torque with the standard exhaust system. An optional dual-mode exhaust system brings the power to 436 horses and 428 poundsfeet of torque. A standard six-speed manual transmission and an optional six-speed paddle-shift automatic are offered. The Grand Sport was a runaway hit in its debut last year, accounting for almost half of all coupe sales and 70 percent of convertibles. The Grand Sport returns for 2011 with Magnetic Ride Control as an option that includes Goodyear F1 Supercar Gen 2 tires when the car is equipped with a manual transmission. The Grand Sport has widebody styling that gives it wider fenders, a wider track, wider wheels and tires. It has revised shocks, stabilizer bar and springs, and specific gearing to deliver better handling, and it clocks 0-60 in a head-snapping four seconds. A launch control system is standard on models equipped with a manual transmission to optimize performance for full-throttle starts on a racetrack. In the competitive mode, the system will hold a predetermined engine speed while the driver puts the pedal

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to the floor, allowing a quick clutch release. The system modulates engine torque 100 times per second to maximize traction. Corvette models offer two suspension choices that allow you to choose the setup that best suits your driving style. The standard suspension is tuned for a balance of ride comfort and precise handling. The optional Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension features magneto-rheological dampers that can detect road surfaces and adjust the damping rates to those surfaces almost instantly for optimal ride control.

The Corvette interior is inspired by the car’s dual-cockpit heritage. The instrument panel and doors are covered with cast-skin foam-in-place trim that looks like a leather panel. Pricing on the 2011 Corvette starts at $49,900. 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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