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Bill Johnson Chosen to Receive Excellence in Tourism Award

s Director of the Port of Miami, Bill Johnson oversees the top container port in the State of Florida and the 11th largest in the nation. Under his stewardship, the Port of Miami has maintained its leadership position as the busiest cruise port in the world with more than 4.33 million passengers traveling through its terminals last year. Due to his tremendous contributions in targeting Miami Beach as a number one destination for sun-lovers the world around, Mr. Johnson has been chosen as recipient of the Excellence in Tourism Award for the 89th Annual Dinner Gala. This spectacular event will be hosted at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Saturday, June 4, 2011. “We are thrilled to bestow this honor on such a well-deserving individual in our community” said immediate PastChairman of the Board Aaron Perry. “Bill’s vision and innovative thinking has positioned the Port of Miami as an international industry leader and a critical economic engine to South Florida”. The Excellence in Tourism Award recognizes individuals or companies whose insight, leadership and nobleness have contributed significantly to the BILL JOHNSON tourism industry in Miami Beach. Bill Johnson embodies the characteristics of this prestigious award by overseeing the progress of the tourism industry in South Florida.

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Fashion Week Returns to Miami Beach

iami Beach International Fashion Week celebrates its 13th anniversary featuring fashion collections by designers from all over the globe. Owned and operated by Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions, Inc., this year’s show will be held from March 3-6, 2011, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. During the past 12 years, Miami Beach International Fashion Week has evolved into the largest international fashion event in the United States, and Miami Beach is proud to be the location for such a globally recognized event. This year’s show will feature designers from all over the world including Italy, Spain, Malaysia, BETH SOBOL Pakistan, Lebanon, Canada, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean, Middle East, the United States and more. There are 600 registered media representatives attending the three day event with AARON PERRY anticipated media hits of 470 million worldwide. The estimated economic impact on our community is

close to $12 million. Beth Sobol, President of Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions, Inc., founded Miami International Fashion Week in 1999 following a successful career as an international fashion model. She has worked with some of the fashion world’s most influential designers and producers and initially launched Fashion Week to provide a platform for designers from Latin America to gain international exposure. Her business partner & Immediate Past Chair of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Aaron Perry, focuses on the development of strategic business partnerships with an emphasis on the global expansion of the Miami Beach International Fashion Week brand. He is currently spearheading efforts to add a –––––––––– See

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Letter from the Chair Recently, I had the pleasure of taking a private tour of the Zappos headquarters in Las Vegas and gaining insight from their team leaders. I had not personally used Zappos’ services (my wife does enough damage in the shoe shopping department), but I knew they were renowned for their customer service. During my visit, I realized that it was way more than customer service for this company, but a true desire to connect with its clientele. One tale described how a Zappos representative spent nearly six hours on the phone with a customer, carefully understanding and addressing her needs to find the perfect shoe for an upcoming occasion. That’s serious care, but one of many examples of the company living up to its mission of providing the best customer service possible. Making it even more astounding is that Zappos is internet-based. The experience reinforced for me that it’s not simply about customer service, but employee service. Mission statements and core values aren’t created because they sound good to investors - they are meant to be enlivened. This includes a core focus on your company’s most important assets: the people. As with any asset, you must invest in them: Training: People do well when they feel confident. Whether new hires or teaching existing personnel new tasks, allot extra time for in-depth training that covers your company culture, job specifics and a variety of

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LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

Board of Governors

JEFF KLEIN

In November of 2008, the Miami Beach landscape changed forever with the grand reopening of the historic Fontainebleau Miami Beach. After a billion dollar face lift the grand dame of Miami Beach instantly established itself as the premier resort on the eastern seaboard, boasting 1504 rooms equipped with iMac computers, a new two-story 40,000 square foot Lapis Spa, 11 restaurants, nightclubs and outlets. World-renowned Chefs joined forces to make Fontainebleau an undisputed dining destination for locals and visitors alike. While every A-List celebrity was trying to nab a reservation at either Hakkasan, Scarpetta or Gotham Steak, visitors couldn’t swing a martini glass in Bleau Bar without hitting the who’s who of Miami, the secret was truly behind the scenes. Meet Jeffrey Klein, Vice President of Operations, Food and Beverage for the mega resort since pre-opening and now well into its three-year anniversary. Klein is the force behind a 1,200 person team that runs one of the most powerful consumption based venues in the country. As the authority on everything that touches the consumer, he is also responsible for selecting the top talent in the industry and brand integration between each outlet while maintaining the vision of the resort culture and lifestyle. His speed dial and black book rivals a Forbes or Fortune 500 list, with everyone from modern day pop-celebrities to the most powerful

political men and women of our time. Jeff Klein is also an active member of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors. “Jeff has already made a significant impact on the Chamber and in the Boardroom,” said Immediate Past Chairman, Aaron Perry. “We are fortunate to have such an outstanding individual on our Board of Governors who is also such a well-respected business leader in the community.” Klein, who masterminds one of the largest grossing food and beverage resorts in the city, also oversees the ever popular LIV and Arkadia nightclubs, making him an institution throughout the hospitality industry. He is widely praised for his keen eye on emerging food and beverage trends that evolve the guest experience and keep Fontainebleau on the cutting edge. “It’s an honor and a pleasure to serve alongside Jeff,” said Chairman of the Board Jason Loeb, “We are lucky to have an individual with such a deep commitment to the tourism industry, the community and the Miami Beach Chamber.” So what is the top dog’s weakest link? Two beautiful daughters, Skylah and Reese, and a wife of 12 years, Aviva. Klein can be found scrutinizing every detail at the 22acre resort during the day but at night he’s there for his family from every soccer game to date night with his favorite ladies. (Photo by Hamid Kootval)

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trade show component as well as additional product lines. This year’s event will be highlighted by over 60 international designers from 22 countries showcasing their latest collections in women’s evening wear, swimwear, men’s wear, jewelry and accessories. Miami Beach International Fashion Week opens March 3rd with the Lingerie/Swimwear Showcase and the Miami Style Showcase featuring Florida’s top designers. On Friday March 4th, the show will continue with the Jamaica Showcase followed by the Men’s and International Eveningwear Showcases. The Prêt-À-Porter Style, Copa Airlines, and Latin Fashion Councils Showcases will take place Saturday, March 5th. Closing night will feature the Miami Moda & Music awards hosted by television and radio host Brian Andrews and Ileana

Garcia. In addition, Danasha Luxury from Lebanon will unveil two of its most extravagant and luxurious pieces from the Danasha Luxury Butterflies collection at the Miami Moda & Music Awards on March 6th. This decadent collection is embedded with diamonds and 18k gold. During the showcase of these unique pieces, attendees will have the opportunity to estimate how much each outfit will be valued for. The event will conclude with a live performance from an international recording artist. This year’s presenting sponsor is Moroccan Oil. Tickets begin at just $50 and include the fashion show, complimentary champagne & special access to exclusive nightly after parties taking place at Plunge, Arkadia & Nikki Beach. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.miamifashionweek.com.

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The Port of Miami is one of the biggest generators of tourism with approximately 20 shipping lines that call on more than 100 countries and 250 ports across the world, attracting tourists from Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America. Director in 2006, Johnson has presided over a period of significant change and investment in port operations and facilities. In concert with the state and federal governments, the Port of Miami has embarked on the largest capital improvement program in its history. These include: construction now underway on tunnel linking the Port of Miami to Florida’s Interstate to improve access to and from port facilities; the re-introduction of freight rail service linking the Port

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other scenarios in and outside their formal job scope. My employees undergo as much as 90 days in training, but I assure you, the added experience ensures them success from the moment they hit the ground. Education: Training shouldn’t end at orientation. Provide ongoing education via seminars, workshops and industry conferences. Demonstrate that you are interested in their professional growth by offering promising employees opportunities to attend management/leadership programs. Daily, never pass up an opportunity to reinforce the company values - hold morning meetings to set the tone for the day and provide positive reinforcement. Empowerment: You’ve spent the time and money training and educating your employees, now it’s time to let them thrive. When people are allowed to make their own deci-

to the Hialeah Rail Yard and the national rail system; and innovative design and engineering to deepen the ports waters to minus 50 feet to accommodate the world’s largest vessels. The Port of Miami is recognized as one of Florida’s, and the nation’s, leading ports in safety and security. In addition, the Port of Miami was awarded top honors in 2010 by the American Association of Port Authorities as a national leader in technology for its Waterside Surveillance System. And, for the four years of Director Johnson’s term, the Port, the second largest economic engine in Miami-Dade County, has strengthened its financial position to its highest level in 12 years. The tourism industry in South Florida has flourished with the leadership of Bill Johnson, and the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize him with the Excellence in Tourism Award at the 89th Annual Gala and Silent Auction.

sions, they are more invested. Your employees are the front-line to your customers: you need them to come up with quick and relevant solutions tailored to the individual client. 99% of the time, they’ll make the right decision, and in those rare instances they do not, don’t get upset or strip them of their empowerment, but work with them to understand alternative solutions. Interest: I can’t say it enough - business is personal. Take a genuine interest in the development of your employees. They know your business as well as you, and in some ways more. Find out what’s working and find out what’s challenging them in achieving optimal job performance. Demonstrate your loyalty and your employees will do the same. Indeed, customer service is easier boasted than delivered, but reflect back to Zappos. If a company entrenched in an impersonal industry can touch its clients, so can any organization...You just have to touch your employees first.

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• COMMISSIONER’S CORNER • Miami Beach Becomes More Green BY VICE MAYOR MICHAEL GONGORA

As the Chair of the Sustainability Committee I am extremely proud of the implementation of the City’s Sustainability Plan. When I created the Green Ad Hoc Committee (now referred to as the Sustainability Committee), one of the goals was to create a Sustainability Plan for the City of Miami Beach. One of those goals was reached on January 19, 2011 when the City of Miami Beach passed its Sustainability Plan. This marks an important step towards enhancing the environmental, social and economic health of our community. The passing of the Sustainability Plan also illustrates the great importance of the environment to Miami Beach residents and visitors. I would like to share some of the highlights of the Sustainability Plan. The purpose of the Sustainability Plan is to guide the community to plan and act more sustainably by providing structure to its long-term and short-term resource management and policy decisions. The Sustainability Plan provides structure and focus to existing and future green policies and initiatives. The purpose of the Plan is to improve and preserve our resources, prevent harm to the natural environment, protect human health, and benefit the social, economic, and environmental well being of the community for present and future generations. The objective of the City of Miami Beach’s Sustainability Plan is to assist the City in accomplishing its Key Intended Outcome (KIO) of enhancing environmental sustainability and also guide the Sustainability Committee in its mission. The Plan is comprised of ten (10) Program Areas that are the topics within which to concentrate economic, environmental and social improvement efforts.

THE PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE: • Green Building & Housing • Solid Waste Management • Water Conservation & Quality • Energy Conservation • Alternative Transportation • Natural Resources & Ecosystem Management • Community Outreach & Civic Participation • Green Procurement • Economic Development & Planning • Air Quality & Climate Change The City of Miami Beach has made progress in regards to sustainable initiatives. Some of the highlights of existing city sustainable initiatives consist of the development of the Stormwater Master Plan, Dune Enhancement Program with volunteers to restore protective dunes, Marine debris removal program by waterway contractor, Ameresco Energy Audit and Performance Contracting that will reduce energy and water consumption by municipal buildings, reduce carbon footprint, reduce energy costs, Green Building voluntary program that allows private entities to save on permit fees while reducing energy, waste, and water use impacts of building infrastructure. In regard to Alternative Transportation, we have created the Atlantic Greenway Network system of recreational corridors and bike paths that support alternative transportation, cleaner air, less congestion, less consumption of fuel and the implementation of the Bike Share program. Lastly, in regard to Solid Waste, the Committee is working on the development of a citywide recycling ordinance that would allow mandate recycling within the City. I would like to personally thank the environmental staff of the City and the members of the Sustainability Committee for their hard work and dedication in creating the Sustainability Plan. I look forward to a great year filled with progress!

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ECOMB: One-Stop Shop Recycling Drop-Off Station For Electronic Waste, Batteries, Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs and all other recyclables. WHAT: ECOMB HAS JUST MADE IT A LOT EASIER FOR EVERYONE TO RECYCLE! The Environmental Coalition of Miami & the Beaches, ECOMB, in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, eTronic eWaste (www.etronicewaste.com), EcoBatt (www.ecobatt.net) and Smart At Bulbs (www.smartatbulbs.com) is pleased to announce the opening of Miami-Dade County’s first One-Stop Shop Recycling Drop-Off Station for all types of electronic waste, batteries and compact fluorescent light bulbs at its new Miami Beach Center for the Environment. The Center also accepts all other types of Single Stream Recyclables - glass, plastic, metal, paper, cardboard, magazines, junk mail, phone books, etc - for those businesses and residents that do not have a recycling program, thanks to an agreement established between the City of Miami Beach and our local waste haulers: Choice Recycling, General Hauling, Waste Management and WSI. With ECOMB in the “hood”, it’s now easy to be part of the green movement. All you have to do is call ECOMB’s office or stop by to visit us. WHY: Because the average American throws out seven and a half pounds of trash each day! And it all end up at the landfills, where it just sits, compacted, buried, taking up space ... forever. Recycling is important because it helps keep our resources plentiful, not only for us but for our future generations: our children, grandchildren, and so on ...

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The 3rd Annual Miami Beach Women’s Conference & EXPO is in town Kicking off Women’s History Month, Miami Beach Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Women’s Exhibit, Inc. bring you The 3rd Annual “Miami Beach Women’s Conference & EXPO” held Friday March 4, 2011 at Miami Beach’s City Hall, Botanical Garden & Convention Center. In her first term as the First Woman Mayor of the City of Miami Beach; Mayor Bower spearheaded The Miami Beach Women’s Conference to empower more women and girls into roles of leadership. The 2009 conference drew over 700 women to the free public event; featuring a panel of women mayors from Miami-Dade county and a day of speakers on a wide variety of women’s issues. In 2010 the event grew to a two day Women’s Weekend. The Friday Women’s Conference commemorated the 90 year anniversary of the women’s right to vote while Saturday introduced “The Miami Beach Women’s EXPO” with over 60 ven-

dors at the Convention Center. The 2011 Women’s History Month celebration showcases speakers on women in politics, leadership and history. All events are free and open to the public except an annual luncheon fundraiser featuring top women chefs and a Macy’s Spring fashion show. The Miami Beach Women’s EXPO at the Convention Center rounds out a full day of women’s empowerment and networking in three facilities Miami Beach. The Miami Beach Women’s Conference begins at 8:30 a.m. on the 3rd Floor Veranda of City Hall. The 2011 Mayor’s Panel “Women Leading Globally” convenes in the city commission chambers with a panel of International Women Leaders who will be introduced Ana Cecilia Velasco, Chief Operating Officer of The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. The Panel hosted by Mayor Matti Herrera Bower will include: Emmy Award Winning Journalist and

Chief Investigative Reporter for CBS 4 Michele Gillen The Consul General of Spain - Maria Cristina Barrios Almazor Co-Founder and President of Brazil-USA Cultural Center - Adriana Sabino Assistant Professor of Political Science for Barry University - Leah Hutton Blumenfeld, PhD

THE EVENT IS OPEN AND FREE TO THE PUBIC The 2011 Women’s EXPO is held all day Friday from 10 am – 6 pm at the Miami Beach Convention Center at 1901 Convention Center Drive, Second Level Hall B exhibiting women’s businesses, retail, service and non-profit organizations. THE EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Each year the Miami Beach Women’s Conference highlights a “Woman in History” honoree. Past honorees were Julia Tuttle and Barbara Baer Capitman with donations to charities dedicated to enhancing their memories. The 2011 “Woman in History” honoree is Miami pioneer Mary Brickell. Author & Historian Seth Bramson will provide insight, photographs & a letters by Mary Brickell and inform us about her vast achievements, while female artist Winsome Bolt will present an original painting of Mary Brickell to be auctioned at The EXPO. A highlight of the day is the annual fundraiser; “Lunch in the Garden” features the culinary artistry of women chefs and restaurateurs at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden adjacent to the Convention Center and City Hall at 2000 Convention Center Drive. Sponsored by The Boucher Brothers and Botanical Garden, the luncheon introduces “The Garden Fashion Walk” — a Spring Fashion Show by Macy’s, Ulta Beauty & Sean Donaldson Hair. Tickets:

$25.00. The afternoon session called “Town Hall” focuses on “The Status of Women in Politics 2011” from 2-4 PM at the Miami Beach Convention Center Second Level Hall B. Panelists include: Kimberly Mitchem-Rasmussen – Director of The Political Institute for Women Tasha Cole – Chief of Staff for Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Consul General of Germany Eva Alexandra Countess Kendeffy Christina R. Farmer - President of University of Miami’s Student Government Association Kasie Hunt from Politico

THE EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC This segment is produced in partnership with The Political Institute for Women, a 501©3 nonprofit organization dedicated to training women for careers in politics. On Saturday March 5, 2011 The Political Institute for Women will also be producing an 8 hour comprehensive class for women launching careers in politics as campaign managers from 8 am till 5 pm called “Campaign Management 101” Price: $125.00 The sponsoring organization: Women’s Exhibit, Inc. is a Florida non-profit corporation founded by Dona Zemo and Wendy Doherty, who with a committee of dedicated volunteers and generous sponsors, produce the event annually in partnership with The Mayor’s Office of The City of Miami Beach, The Miami Beach Convention Center and Miami Beach Botanical Garden. A Percentage of Proceeds Benefits Local Women’s Organizations For more information, email to WomensExhibit@aol.com, or call 305-695-6827 or go online at www.WomensExhibit.com

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Up-and-Coming Business Leaders Dominate at Competition BY JESSE KIRKPATRICK Senior at Miami Beach Senior High School

Congratulations are in order to Miami Beach Senior High Future Business Leaders of America students, who took home 33 trophies at the District competition. These outstanding students will be travelling to Orlando for the State Leadership Conference and competition at the end of April. Members of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), the world’s largest business student organization, participate in business competition and engage in service projects in the school and community. In order to outperform the competition and make it to States, members must hit the books for their events, which range from Public Speaking to Entrepreneurship, Business Communications to Sports Management. In the weeks before Districts, FBLA members pored over their business textbooks, took practice tests, and practiced solving real-life business problems. Beach High FBLA President Gabriela Lins facilitated the study process by organizing meetings and pairing newer with more senior members to train them in their competitions. “Having the board members assist the competitors with their events played a tremendous role in the success of our chapter this year,” said Lins, who will be competing in the Client Service competition at States. Beach High did achieve impressive success, even in the face of much larger FBLA chapters like Mater Academy and Coral Gables High. Also contributing to Beach High’s accomplishment was the significant crossover from other school clubs and academies. Debate Club members Willy Chertman and Patrick Quinlan, juniors, competed at FBLA Districts and placed first in the Emerging Business Issues competition,

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Beach BINGO at The Shane Center The Ronald W. Shane Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated “to promote and develop amateur water sports competition for adults, youth, students and under privileged individuals in South Florida.” The charter of the Center is grounded in the beliefs of its founder, Dr. Ron Shane, that giving back to the community and providing resources to anyone willing to participate is the most important aspect of the organization. The center is also home to Miami Beach Rowing Club, University of Miami and Barry University Women’s Crew Teams The Shane Center’s second floor provides a beautiful state of the art meeting and events facility with approximately 4,000 square feet of rentable space overlooking the scenic Indian Creek waterway. We also provide a caterer friendly prepkitchen with top of the line equipment to fill anyone’s needs for social events, business meetings, conferences, seminars and functions. Furthermore, due to our high commitment to provide the most exceptional service, for a second year, WeddingWire.com and Martha Stewart Weddings selected the Shane Center as the Bride’s Choice Award for Ceremony and Reception Site. Such award recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry. We have successfully created a unique and captivat-

ing venue that incorporates the ambience of the water and its beautiful Miami Beach surroundings. Furthermore, in an effort to better serve our community, the Shane Center is opening Beach Bingo every Wednesday starting February 23, 2011 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. We have the latest technology including the top-of-the-line Bingo King blowers, flashboards, wireless flat-screen monitors and a large hi-definition projection screen to assist our players with ease of play. Beach BINGO is open to the public, has comfortable seating and ambience, a smoke-free environment (inside), free refreshments for all players and provides the option of playing paper and/or with wireless electronic handsets. This is not your grandmother’s BINGO HALL. We have the latest technologies to make sure you don’t miss a BINGO and gives you the greatest chance of winning big. We have a guaranteed prize board and a “share the wealth” program of play. Come and enjoy some good, clean and exciting fun of playing BINGO on Miami Beach in a great facility that supports local charities at The Shane Center, every Wednesday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm starting February 23, 2011. Ronald W. Shane Center and Beach BINGO, 6500 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, Fl. Contact Scott Shane for group, charity involvement or event participation at or call scott@shanecenter.com 305.864.8293, or visit www.beachbingo.org

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Life is good, especially in Miami Beachâ&#x20AC;Ś..and we are going to prove it. Encouraged by Jason Loeb, Chairman of the Board of Governors and Jerry Libbin, President and CEO of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, I will be starting a bi-weekly life style column in this publication with emphasis on the Hospitality Industry. We intend to find what and where locals like to eat, where they like to drink and where they go to enjoy a good cigar. There will be no limitations when it comes to finding the better things in life. Being a strong advocate and supporter of the slow food movement will not deter nor limit our quest to find the best pastrami on rye. Our articles will be more of a report than a critique; sometimes they will have recipes while others a bit of history. We would like them to be informative, entertaining and with the help and input from members of the community, we should even be able to determine the best parking solutions. After writing columns and articles on a weekly basis for over 10 years, the concept of bi-weekly is most appealing, almost as appealing as not owning a restaurant. After taking the food and wine courses in the graduate program at the Florida International University School of Hospitality and at Johnson and Wales, it seemed obvious that opening a restaurant was the way to go. This was a most hum-

bling experience. One that made me really appreciate the people in the industry and their hard work. Both, the weekly columns and running a restaurant are incredible experiences that will not be repeated. Since we are not traveling as much, our visits to my favorite restaurant, Arzak in San Sebastian, Spain will be missed, almost as much as the view from La Pergola in Rome, and the unpretentious simplicity of St. John in London. It seems like it will be a while before we visit the vineyards in Chile during harvest season and get to enjoy the aroma of aging cigar leaves in the Dominican Republic. Traveling with a group of chefs throughout Italy and winning first prize for making the best pizza in Napoli, was not too shabby either. However, not to worry, a few of the locals have already given us some great tips on where to go and what to eat and drink. We are looking forward to visiting a great deli, having succulent stone crabs, tasting the food prepared by celebrity twin chefs, revisiting one of the best â&#x20AC;&#x153;undergroundâ&#x20AC;? wine cellars in the country and tasting a new twist on the traditional vaca frita. We may not have the view of the Seven Hills of Rome, (for that matter, we do not even have hills), but the views of our ocean and beaches are just as spectacular. You will be reading about all of them soon. I have the feeling that at least from the gastronomical side, it will not be hard to find why life is good in Miami Beach.

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Emerging Leadership Council host a Quickie Networker at Emeril’s

Sebastian Tribout, Brenda Vargas, Melvin Brazer, Eric Hochman

Dr. Alberto Mantovani, Lisa Miller, Susana Ottowitz, Ira Strickman

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Dr. Maria Escoto, Dale Penn, Dr. Alberto Mantovani, Bryan Rosenfeld

Valerie Rasken and Brenda Vargas Sebastian Tribout, Dean Neiger, Brenda Vargas, Valerie Rasken, and Melissa Szulszteyn David Silverman, Andrea Radice, Guerby Mertil

Dr. Maria Escoto and Dr. Alberto Mantovani Left: Representing Emeril’s Miami Beach

Right: Participants Networking

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Get Your Clubs Ready for the 2011 Miami Beach Golf Classic The benefits of networking in South Florida are that often times there are opportunities to grow your business while enjoying the sun, the fresh air, and America’s favorite past time, hitting the links. For the fifteenth year in a row, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce will have the honor and privilege to be joined together with movers and shakers of the community to host the 2011 Miami Beach Golf Classic on Friday, March 11th, sponsored by Boucher Brothers Management. Each year, more than 140 golfers tee off midday at the Miami Beach Golf Club, located at 2301 Alton Road, and support the Miami Beach Golf Classic, which benefits the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Miami Beach Education Foundation. This non-profit organization helps bring together the strengths and resources of the community to support the needs of public education. Throughout the years, over $75,000 has been raised for organizations such as the Kiwanis Club of Miami Beach, Miami Beach Senior High School International Baccalaureate Program and to fund scholarships for graduating seniors from Miami Beach Senior High School. “We are very proud to sponsor this important event. The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce is close to our hearts and we’re honored to be able to work with them on the 2011 Miami Beach Golf Classic”, said Jim Boucher, President of Boucher Brothers Management. The success of this golf tournament would not have been made possible without the support of many companies around the community. Boucher Brothers Management and the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce thank the current and past sponsors for their continued dedication to the economic wellbeing of Miami Beach and to helping improve the quality of life in the community at large. Key Sponsors include Dr. Ino Halegua’s

Cardiology Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center, GMCVB, The Fontainebleau Hotel, Loews Miami Beach, Delano, W South Beach, Marriot South Beach, The Standard, Marriott Biscayne Bay, Sheraton/Westin Ft. Lauderdale, Acqualina Beach Resort, Shore Club, Eden Roc, Mandarin Oriental Miami, The RitzCarlton South Beach, Publix, Beach Channel, On board Media, BB&T, SCI Companies, Mallah Furman, Jackson Insurance Agency, Bass Underwriters, Crystal Capital Partners, Security Alliance, Pavilion Furniture, Douglas Orr Plumbing, Mango’s Tropical Café, RMS, Gold Key, Aventura Limousine, Tuuci Umbrellas, National Service Group, Gunster Yoakley & Stewart, Bercow Radell & Fernandez, Pathman Lewis, Goldstein Schechter Koch, PA, FPL, Sysco, Sudsies, Miami Beach Convention Center, Levy Advertising, Police Athletic Leadure, Lounges to Lobbies, Crown Inspection, Playground Maps, and Welcome & Bienvenidos Magazine. This year’s tournament is one not to be missed. Registration and Lunch will begin at 11:00 AM, sponsored by Morton’s The Steakhouse Miami Beach and tee off will be promptly at 12:30 PM. The tournament is a scramble format and contests include putting, longest drive, closest to the pin and four hole-in-one contests, sponsored by Warren Henry Auto. Sponsorships are available starting at $1000. If you are not a golfer, hole sponsorships are available starting at $350 and a special helicopter ball shoot will be done for the chance to win a free pillar membership to the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. Golf balls are available for purchase at $25/ball or $100/5 balls. For more information or to make your reservation, please contact Valerie Rasken at 305-695-6833 or via email at Valerie@miamibeachchamber.com.

SPEAKING UP FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION FROM A TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE. United Teachers of Dade President Karen Aronowitz will present, from a teacher’s perspective, the state of public education in Florida. President Aronowitz, a teacher and advocate for teachers and school support personnel, will cover the topics of public education funding in Florida, how smaller classes benefit student learning and what research shows on the effectiveness of the alternatives to traditional public schools.

Where: THE BEACON COUNCIL 80 SW 8th Street, Suite 2400, Miami, Fl When: Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. RSVP by February 20, 2011 via the web at www.beaconcouncil.com/events Price: $25.00 per person All ACCESS SERIES events will also be accessible via webinar with live internet question and answer opportunities.

Title Sponsor, Boucher Brothers Management

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ABOUT THE 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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Be considerate with others, obey the law while on the city’s boardwalk and beachwalk BY JOSE SMITH

City Attorney The City’s boardwalk and beachwalk are among our most spectacular recreational amenities. On any given day, we see people jogging, walking or watching the ocean. There are mothers with baby strollers, youngsters with I-pods and elderly on benches reading newspapers. Unfortunately, this small piece of paradise is often tarnished by those inconsiderate few who ignore our laws. Bicycles, Segways and skateboards rapidly squeeze by without regard to people’s safety, often, at high speeds and in close proximity to children and elderly. Unlike the beachwalk, the boardwalk is narrow and congested with little room to maneuver a bicycle. Thus, City Code Section 82-438 makes it “unlawful for any person to operate any wheeled conveyance” on the boardwalk. Even on the beachwalk, where bicycles and skateboards are permitted, Code Section 70-69 requires riders to use caution at all times and particularly when pedestrians are present: “Whenever any person is riding a bicycle, skateboarding, in-line skating, or roller skating, such person shall engage in such activity at a controlled speed which does not endanger the safety of pedestrians or others, shall yield the right-of-way to

any pedestrian, and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing such pedestrian.” Because of the risk of serious injury, and the increasing number of complaints, the City is committed to enforcing the law. In that regard, my office will vigorously prosecute all violations. If you see any violation taking place, please contact the city’s “hotline.” During normal business hours please call 305-673-7555. During weekends and evening hours, Code Compliance can be reached at 305-604-CITY. Please obey the rules which are clearly posted on signs throughout the boardwalk and beachwalk.

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MORGANS HOTEL GROUP’S TRIFECTA OF CELEBRATED SPAS ANNOUNCES APPRECIATION PROGRAM AT DELANO, SHORE CLUB and MONDRIAN IN SOUTH BEACH WHAT: Morgans Hotel Group’s celebrated trio of South Beach serene retreats unveils the Relax and Repeat appreciation program. Local spa enthusiasts will indulge in a 30% discount on treatments including agua Spa at Delano’s famous Milk & Honey Body Treatment, The Spa at Shore Club’s Wild and Zesty Scalp and Body Massage and agua Spa at Mondrian’s legendary själ Blue Kashmir-Saphir Facial. Hotel pool access before and after treatments, $10 valet parking, complimentary surprise add-ons and retail specials are also included. WHERE: agua Spa at Delano 1685 Collins Avenue 305.674.6100

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WHEN: Starting now Valid Florida identification required. For more information please call the above spa of your choice. agua Spa at Delano: Since opening in 1996, agua Spa at Delano has gained accolades from spa aficionados and celebrities alike. The 5,300 sq ft relaxation center designed to

Agua at Delano ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– resemble a Mediterranean bathhouse features ten treatment rooms, two manicure/pedicure stations and three outdoor private cabanas for spa services. Located on the hotel’s roof, the renowned spa is a serenely beautiful and peaceful space that offers state-of-theart treatments aimed at rejuvenating the body, mind and spirit. Housed in a pristine white setting with an enormous private terrace and 360-degree views, agua is the ultimate sanctuary with celeb fans including Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey. agua Spa at Delano along with agua Spa at Mondrian in South Beach are the only two spas in the United States to carry products by själ. 1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL | 305.674.6100 | http://www.delano-hotel.com/default.aspx#/explore/?id=aguaspa The Spa at Shore Club: The Spa at Shore Club is a luxurious relaxation retreat located on the rooftop of the famous Miami Beach hotel. With 8,000-square-feet of rejuvenation facilities, The Spa features eight treatment rooms, an ocean view couples’ terrace and three additional terraces that provide secluded spaces to lounge, sun bathe and decompress before and after treatments. The teak, warm-toned materials and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean create a serene, Zen-like atmosphere designed to inspire balance and synergy. Offering a vast selection of massages, facials, body and nail treatments, The Spa is most famous for their Wild and Zesty Scalp and Body Massage. The Spa also offers exclusive products from Eminence and Pure Fiji including specialty services like the Organic Facial (Eminence) and the Coconut Milk and Honey Body Indulgence (Pure Fiji). 1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL | 305.695.3292 | http://www.shoreclub.com/default.aspx#/explore/?id=spa agua Spa at Mondrian in South Beach: Since opening in February 2009, agua Spa at Mondrian in South Beach has gained national acclaim for its signature services and stunning Marcel Wanders’ design. Winner of the Travel + Leisure 2010 Design Award for Best Spa, the 4,000-sq-ft relaxation retreat boasts six treatment room all equipped to offer an extensive variety of specialty services including agua’s signature body treatment, Milk & Honey, and their själ Blue Kashmir-Saphir Facial. Agua also features a dry sauna, full locker room facilities for men and women and a private outside terrace perfect for relaxing or ordering room service. Agua’s white walls and over-sized furniture accent the peacefully beautiful space which has attracted celebs including Macy Gray, Maureen McCormick, Wilmer Valderrama and Jessica Szohr. Agua Spa at Mondrian in South Beach along with agua Spa at Delano are the only two spas in the United States to carry products by själ. 1100 West Ave., Miami Beach, FL | 305.514.1950 | http://www.mondrian-miami.com/default.aspx#/explore/?id=aguaspa

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Dance Your Way to Fitness BY CHARLOTTE LIBOV

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One of the best things about exercise is that there’s so many different ways to do it. Now, I’m probably dating myself, but one of my passions used to be “Jazzercize,” which I took when “A Chorus Line” was still on Broadway. I used to lose myself in the song “One Singular Sensation,” imagining myself as a showgirl. Believe me, with my five-foot-frame, this will never happen, but, for those few minutes in class, I was a star. The point is this: Dancing not only feels good, it’s terrific exercise as well, so it’s no wonder dance-oriented fitness classes are so popular, no matter what your age or your gender. Well, not quite gender. Dance classes are usually almost all female, but I notice at Equinox South Beach, where I train, the guys are catching on. Here’s the top reasons why dancing is such a good all around exercise: Flexibility. We tend to focus on muscles and strength, but, as I learned from Michelle, my personal trainer at Equinox South Beach, flexibility is a major key to fitness. Dance requires a great range of motion. Most classes begin with a fair amount of stretching, which also enhances flexibility as well. Strength: Lifting barbells isn’t the only way to get strong; dancing builds strength because your muscles are forced to resist your own weight. Many styles of dance also require leaping in the air, and jumping and leaping require the use of major leg muscles. Need more proof that dancers need to be strong? Go see “Black Swan.” Endurance: Dancing builds endurance. Endurance is the ability of muscles to work for increasingly long periods of time without becoming fatigued. What’s particularly great about dancing is that, if you’re just getting in shape, you can start slow and build up. Weight Loss: Dancing burns calories. If you have any doubt, catch the Video Dance Jam Class that’s offered at Equinox. I took this one with J. Marcos, and he put me through such paces that I was sweating up a storm, and having a great time as well.

SPECIAL HEALTH SEMINAR FEB. 24 IN DORAL While you’re reading this, I’m away at the US Army War College, giving a special workshop to our men and women in uniform at the US Army War College, but I’ll be back

in time for a special workshop I’m giving on Thursday, Feb. 24. The workshop is entitled “Health, Courage, and Your Golden Life,” and I’ve teamed up with fellow motivational speakers Lisa Jimenez and Lorna Owens. I will be giving the talk ““Healthy Heart / Healthy Body: How to Beat the #1 Killer of Women & More,” so I’ll tell you how to keep your heart healthy, and also how doing so reduces your risk of a heart attack, and also other killer diseases as well, like stroke and cancer. Lisa Jimenez, who leads workshops in all sorts of exotic places, like Italy and Bali, will talk about the secrets to “Fighting Fear,” and popular TV and radio host Lorna Owens, the creator of “And the Women Gather,” will give an inspiring talk on how you can live your golden life, no matter what your situation. The all-day workshop takes place at Millennia Atlantic University in Doral; so just email me at char@libov.com for all the info! I’m really excited about giving my

talk locally to all my Miami Beach friends, so I hope you will come and see me. For information on Equinox South Beach, 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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TIM ANDRIOLA NAMED CONSULTING CHEF AT BILL HANSEN CATERING AND WILL OVERSEE ALL EVENTS AT NEWLY RENOVATED VILLA WOODBINE Chef Tim Andriola, 40, has joined the Bill Hansen culinary staff as consulting chef. Andriola owns the award winning restaurant Timo in Sunny Isles Beach. His duties will include overseeing all culinary events both onsite at Villa Woodbine and off site, creating new menu items, and working with and training the culinary staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I met Tim when I taught at Florida International University and he was my student working on his Masters degree. And I was always impressed with his talent and sense of professionalism,â&#x20AC;? says Hansen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am delighted to have him part of my team.â&#x20AC;? Born and raised in New Hampshire, Chef Tim got his culinary experience in high school working in his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant. He them went on to study at the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park, New York, where he earned an Associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in

Culinary Arts. After moving to South Florida, Chef Tim received his Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management from Florida International Institute. Before opening Timo in 2003, Chef Tim was chef du cuisine at Chef Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant and executive chef at Marks South Beach. Bill Hansen Catering has been catering in South Florida for more than 30 years and is

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known for his professionalism, flawless service, wonderful food and competitive pricing. The company is headquartered in Villa Woodbine in Coconut Grove, a gorgeous historic house with plush gardens. The historic house in Coconut Grove, has gone through some major renovations making it possible to hold functions at the facility throughout the year. Exclusive to Bill Hansen Catering, it is a private Mansion that was designed by Walter de Gamo in 1930. The Mediterranean Renaissanceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open air design features large loggias, Spanish arches, colorful Havana tile, and many original fixtures and Cuban handcrafted furnishings. The focus is the fountain in the open coral rock courtyard. Guests who walk though the round top doorway are transported back to the tropical sway of classic old Miami and an oasis of rare beauty. Dining is set in the private, lush garden, which becomes magical with romantic lighting under the large spreading oak trees and surrounding foliage. Bougainvilleas climb the walls and palms sway in the cool breezes while orchids cling to their trunks. Peacocks

strut pompously amidst the variety of trees. Some notable people have enjoyed the ambiance of Villa Woodbine including Mary Wilson of the Supremes, the Village People, Mel Fisher, Kathy Lee and Frank Gifford, Siskel and Ebert, and Pavarotti. And, now it is better than ever. Some of the renovations include: central air conditioning in the salon area, over-the-top landscaping in the outdoor gardens, a paved parking lot with a new driveway, spectacular lighting, a new tile roof, copper gutters and a trellis in the back of the house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can honestly say that the improvements have made Villa Woodbine the premier place to hold a special event and a virtual Garden of Eden,â&#x20AC;? says Hansen. Hansen is also the preferred or exclusive vendor at a number of venues including Vizcaya, The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of Coconut Grove, Filmore Theatre, Club Play as well as other clubs in South Beach. And, he has an in house catering arrangement with many local hotels. For more information on the company please visit www.billhansencatering.com To visit Villa Woodbine go to www.villa-woodbine.com

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Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Council Women, Wine & Cheese All Getting “Better With Age” BY KATHLEEN HARRIS HICKS

On Tuesday, February 1, 2011, The Women’s Business Council of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce presented an evening entitled “Better With Age” at the De Rodriguez Ocean Restaurant in the Hilton Bentley Hotel. The event had a wine & cheese tasting theme, along with a panel discussion featuring three inspiring and trailblazing women, all of whom have become “better with age”. The esteemed panel included: Joy Malakoff, Senior Vice President, BankUnited, and Past Chair, Board of Governors, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce (1993-96); Constance Collins Margulies, Founder of The Sundari Foundation, Inc. and the Lotus House Shelter for Women; Jeanne Westphal, President, Jeanne Westphal Associates, and Former Director, Hospitality Institute, Miami-Dade College International Hospitality Center. Ms. Westphal is also a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Tourism in the Carter Administration (1977-80). The discussion was moderated by DeAnne Connolly Graham, Director of Sales & Marketing, Welcome & Bienvenidos Visitor Magazines, and Incoming Chair of the Women’s Business Council. The evening began with the wine and cheese tasting reception in the first hour, poolside. The refreshments were provided by Leticia de Mello Bueno of Gastronomisti, in conjunction with the restaurant; all arrangements were handled with a fine touch by Irene D’Auria, the Events Coordinator for the establishment and Women’s Business Council member. The sunset backdrop provided a serene, South Beach “glow” to the gathering. Ms. Malakoff shared her experience of attending Radcliffe College in Massachusetts, then returning to Florida to marry and start a family, and later entering the workforce after graduating from the University of Miami, having raised young children. The “balancing act” that this undertaking required – working in the banking field, surrounded predominantly by male colleagues, and maintaining a family structure – may have been challenging at times, however it was clear that she finds joy in her work, helping customers in the banking arena. Ms. Margulies recounted her experience working in the corporate world, then finding her true calling as the founder of the Lotus House Shelter for Women. She is now living her passion through creating and operating a resource center that assists homeless women and children with transitional housing and support services. Ms. Westphal recalled traveling around the world, working diligently to promote tourism to the United States. She spoke of her rich experiences, partaking in the cultures of the various countries she was fortunate to have lived in. She gained numerous longlasting friendships and learned to work with “the boys” in a mostly male-dominated environment. The panelists were asked a variety of questions on topics related to their personal and professional growth. They were able to look back on their experiences at this time in their lives, and take stock of their present circumstances, while realizing that their work is far from done. All three ladies attested to how their current endeavors invigorate them and fuel their desire to keep going and achieve more. “Better With Age” was indeed an inspiring, educational experience for all attendees, and set a high bar for future programming to be produced by the Women’s Business Council. This event was presented in collaboration with the Miami Beach Commission for Women, with the goal of reaching out to women in our local community who would benefit from the valuable information presented in this format.

Moderator DeAnne Graham with Panelists: Constance Collins Margulies, Founder of The Lotus House Shelter for Women; Joy Malakoff, Senior Vice President, BankUnited; Jeanne Westphal, President, Jeanne Westphal Associates.

Joy Malakoff, Senior Vice President, BankUnited; Jeanne Westphal, President, Jeanne Westphal Associates with Women’s Business Council Chair Michelle Villalobos

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MBCC Real Estate Council Hosts Breakfast and Panel Discussion at The Alexander Currently, there are approximately 1400 condos for sale in Miami Beach within FHA loan limits but only a handful of buildings in Miami Beach are FHA approved! A panel of condo experts comprising of a condo attorney, CPA, condo manager and lender will provide insights and expertise on FHA loan limits, what HOAs can do to get FHA approved; its benefits for buyers, sellers and the proven increase of condo property values. Unavailability of FHA loans in condos has consequences for condo associations and their owners and limits many well qualified buyers from purchasing in those buildings. Fannie Mae approval is not out of reach and is a huge benefit to the Associations. Condo Managers, Condo CPAs, Realtors and Real Estate Attorneys are encouraged to attend this comprehensive panel discussion.

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Commissioner Jonah Wolfson Announces Winners of ‘Architectural History of Miami Beach Photo Essay Contest’

WHEN: Tuesday, March 1st 8:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: The Alexander All-Suite Oceanfront Resort 5225 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, Fl 33140 PANELISTS ARE: Mark R. Gerstle, C.P.A. founding partner Gerstle, Rosen & Goldenberg P.A. Marc Halpern, Halpern & Associates Jennifer Drake, Attorney Real Estate Department Becker & Poliakoff Chris Hevia, Vice President - Dade Region, The Continental Group James Marx, Attorney Partner Blass, Frankel and Marx, P.A. MODERATORS: Madeleine Romanello P.A. Broker- Associate Douglas Elliman Florida Sherry Roberts, C.A.M. Realtor South Beach Boutique Realty EVENT FEE: $25 Valet parking is available for $10 For details, contact Kathleen Harris Hicks at Kathleen@miamibeachchamber.com.

ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF THE MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The mission of the Real Estate Council is to act as a resource to members of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce who serve the local Real Estate community. We will support our members by sharing expertise, offering guidance and knowledge, exploring new educational opportunities and facilitating communication within the industry and community. Miami Real Estate faces unique challenges and The Council provides the resources to enable development of unique solutions. By sharing resources everyone in our industry and community achieves more.

Commissioner Jonah Wolfson with winners of the Photo Essay Contest. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

The winners of the “Architectural History of Miami Beach Photo Essay Contest” were officially announced on February 1, 2011 by Miami Beach Commissioner Jonah Wolfson. Commissioner Wolfson awarded prizes in the 1st through 5th grade category to J avier Menendez Vaz, North Beach Elementary, 1st Place; in Grades 6th through 8th: 1st Place – Josefina Luiz, Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center; 2nd Place – Maria Camila Cisneros, Nautilus Middle School; 3rd Placee – Everton Brown, Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center; in Grades 9th through 12th: 1st Place – Kira Feldman, Miami Beach Senior High School. Commissioner Wolfson noted “Our youth continue to inspire and impress. They really captured what makes Miami Beach special from an architectural standpoint. We should all be very proud.” The contest was sponsored by the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Tourism for Miami Beach students. The architectural theme was suggested by Miami Beach Mayor, Matti Bower who continues to be a strong public advocate for the unique architecture of Miami Beach. Students were asked to create a “photo essay” that describes a style of architecture

in Miami Beach, explaining why it is their favorite, and either why the particular building was important to Miami Beach or what made it special to the student. The student then identified a building or building element that best exemplified this architectural style. Their submissions were accompanied by three images, and included a narrative; elementary students were allowed to submit color drawings instead of photos. Prizes were provided by the Park Central Hotel, Jungle Island, Boucher Brothers Management, and The Hotel of South Beach. All prizes were donated by tourism partners of the In-Card, an initiative of the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Tourism that was launched by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce early last year offering special values for both residents and tourists. This contest was the second Miami Beach student competition that has challenged students to take a personal look at their unique hometown. For additional information about the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Tourism or about the MBVCA, please call 305-673-7050; Visit us on FACEBOOK or either the MBVCA or the INCARD websites

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Tim Doolittle Named Chef De Cuisine at Emeril’s Miami Beach

Chef Emeril Lagasse has named Tim Doolittle to lead the kitchen as chef de cuisine at Emeril’s Miami Beach – the South Beach outpost of his namesake restaurant. Emeril’s Miami Beach is located in the historic St. Moritz Hotel building at the Lowes Miami Beach Hotel and serves lunch MondaySaturday from 11:30am-2:30pm, dinner from 6:00pm-10:30pm Sunday-Thursday, and until 11:00pm Friday-Saturday, and brunch Sunday from 11:00am-2:30pm. Chef Doolittle is a veteran of the fine dining scene including the kitchens of Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group and some of Kansas City’s most distinguished regional American restaurants. Most recently, he specialized in modern American fare as executive chef at Postrio and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill in Las Vegas. “Miami Beach is one of my all-time favorite places. With the extended growing season and the Atlantic right outside our door we have access to some of the world’s best seafood,” said Emeril Lagasse. “I’m so excited to have Chef Tim in the kitchen at Emeril’s Miami Beach.” “South Florida’s local bounty is the biggest inspiration for me in the kitchen. We’ll search for the very best ingredients that are available and bring in beautiful fish and shellfish daily to create delicious, satisfying food, with Chef Emeril’s signature

bold flavors,” said Doolittle. Emeril’s Miami Beach’s draws upon the farmers and fishermen of South Florida – the menu is an exploration of New Orleans’ Creole cuisine – with an emphasis on fresh seafood and the season’s best ingredients. New tastes on the menu include Emeril’s Grande Seafood Platter with chilled lobster, shrimp, crab and chef’s daily selection of half shell oysters, Louisiana Lump Crab Cake with spicy mango salsa, and Amberjack Crudo with pink peppercorns, fried capers and lemon. Entrées highlight fresh local finfish, from Florida Grouper with roasted brussels sprouts, celery root roesti and sweet mustard cream sauce, to Red Snapper with a rich broth of Spanish chorizo, clams and saffron, and Emeril’s Cioppino, a classic fisherman’s stew of lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp and fish with grilled sourdough bread. Also featured are some of Lagasse’s signature dishes from his New Orleans flagship – Andouille Crusted Texas Redfish with Creole meunière and Emeril’s New Orleanss Barbecue Shrimp. Not to be missed: Lagasse’s famous Banana Cream Pie. At the cocktail bar in the adjoining art deco St. Moritz Hotel lobby, you may enjoy a mid-day snack of Truffle Parmesan Potato Chips ($6), petite Iced Seafood

Chef De Cuisine Tim Doolittle ––––––––––––––––––––––– Platter ($19) with crab claws, shrimp, oysters, clams, and mussels or Emeril’’s Prime Burger ($15) with bacon-onion marmalade and fresh cut pommes frites, along with an island-style martini, fresh lime mojito, or a classic New Orleans cocktail like the

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Dr. Joseph Lamelas, Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Chief of Cardiac Surgery, has been named one of the Top 100 Influential Hispanics in Miami. Honorees are selected by a committee put together by 100 Latinos, the organization responsible for all nominees. Honorees are selected in both Miami and Madrid, with Miami being the only city in the United States to offer this prestigious distinction. Honorees for Miami’s Top 100 Influential Hispanics must meet certain criteria. They must be residents of Miami, contribute to the economic, social and cultural impact of the South Florida region, bring awareness to positive aspects of Latin culture and recognized as excellent in their respective professions. Photos and bios of all 100 honorees are currently on display in Concourse D of Miami International Airport. The display, which went up in January, will be seen by almost 60,000 national and international travelers each day. Dr. Lamelas is part of an esteemed group that features other honorees such as Gloria Estefan, Romero Britto, Ricky Martin, Arturo Sandoval, Maria Celeste, Mario Kreutzberger (aka Don Francisco) and Cristina Saralegui to name a few. Dr. Joseph Lamelas is a leading authority in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery having pioneered techniques in minimally invasive valve surgery that he now teaches to surgeons around the world. He has performed more than 8,000 open-heart procedures in his career and currently has the highest volume of cardiac surgeries than any other surgeon in Florida. He also has the best results and outcomes in all of

South Florida for high-volume, complex cases. “I became a surgeon because I wanted to do something that would have an immediate impact on the health of our community. It’s very gratifying for me to give my patient back the quality of life they deserve,” said Lamelas. Dr. Lamelas is board certified in Surgical Critical Care and as a cardiac and thoracic surgeon. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Cardiology, American College of Chest Physicians, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and former President of the Cuban Surgical Society. He has published numerous articles on cardiac surgery and is co-director of the Mount Sinai Heart Institute, a partnership with New York’s Columbia University. ABOUT MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER

Founded in 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center is the largest independent, private, not-for-profit teaching hospital in South Florida. Mount Sinai’s Centers of Excellence combine technology, research and academics to provide innovative and comprehensive care in Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology and Orthopaedics. One of only six statutory teaching hospitals in the state, Mount Sinai is the hospital of choice for those who seek the level of expertise and care that only a teaching hospital can offer. The medical center’s commitment to quality has garnered prestigious recognition, including designation in 2010-11 as one of America’s Top Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report.

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KOBI KARP RECEIVES 2011 STARS OF DESIGN “ARCHITECTURE” AWARD Kobi Karp received the prestigious “Stars of Design” Award in the category of “Architecture” at the Design Center of the Americas’ (DCOTA) fifth annual Stars of Design Awards ceremony held on Tuesday, January 18th in Dania Beach, Florida. DCOTA spotlighted the design world’s preeminent pros with a crowd of nearly a thousand gathered to celebrate these incredible design stars. The DCOTA Stars of Design were selected by a noteworthy design panel of renowned professionals and members of the national, regional and South Florida media.

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Miami City Ballet Announces Dance Debut in Paris BY DAISY OLIVERA

Daisy@thedaisycolumn.com www.thedaisycolumn.com Our very own Miami City Ballet will delight audiences in Paris, France for an unprecedented three-week season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first visit there â&#x20AC;&#x201D; July 6-23, 2011. Edward Villella , Artistic Director of Miami City Ballet, announced that the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50 dancers will perform 17 command performances over three weeks at the Chatelet Theater. The same legendary theater where in 1909, Diaghilevâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ballets Russes gave their first performances, and where two years later, Petrouchka had its world premiere â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only natural that Miami City Ballet take center stage there! Miami City Ballet will focus primarily on the work of choreographer George Balanchine, for whom Villella starred during his spectacular dance career at the New York City Ballet. Among the eight Balanchine ballets in the repertory â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including The Four Temperaments and Theme and Variations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are three major works that reportedly have never been seen in Paris: the 1951 La Valse, to Ravel; Symphony in Three Movements, created for New York City Balletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1972 Stravinsky Festival (it featured Villella); and Ballet Imperial, Balanchineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimate tribute to Tchaikovsky and Petipa. Also included are two of Jerome Robbinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most popular ballets, Afternoon

of a Faun (Debussy) and In the Night, set to Chopin piano music; two of Twyla Tharpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most exciting works, In the Upper Room, to a Philip Glass score, and Nine Sinatra Songs, to the great singerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own recordings; Mercuric Tidings (to Schubert) by Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important living choreographer, Paul Taylor; and Christopher Wheeldonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intense duet, Liturgy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine a more thrilling way for us to end this landmark season than with these ballets, in this theater, in this city,â&#x20AC;? said Villella about Paris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can imagine how eagerly weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all looking forward to July!â&#x20AC;? ThĂŠĂ˘tre du ChĂ˘telet, located at 1

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Superintendent for Miami-Dade County Schools

Winter 2010 Florida’s constitution is clear: It is the State’s “paramount duty” to provide all Florida children a “uniform” and “high quality” system of free public schools that allows students to obtain a “high quality” education. Recent history, however, is contradictory if equally clear: The State has steadily shifted its burden for this Constitutional mandate from Tallahassee to Florida’s 67 school boards and the communities—and taxpayers—they serve. Huge revenue losses from the ongoing global recession have only worsened the strain on Miami-Dade and other communities. At Miami-Dade County Public Schools, we have weathered the crisis by slashing budgets and streamlining operations even while raising academic standards and improving student performance. We have done it through a combination of smart planning and tough choices, guided by a values-based budget that puts our students’ best interest first. Some have dubbed our success “the Miami-Dade miracle,” but if state trends continue, our short-term miracle could vanish in the long-term. Without stable and adequate funding, the future of our students and our community’s economy will be at risk. When the Florida Legislature convenes in March, it must act boldly to keep Florida’s and Miami-Dade’s public education systems from suffering additional cuts that ultimately would threaten the state’s and county’s economies. This may sound like a doomsday scenario, but it is no exaggeration. We have known for some time that funding holes, now plugged by stopgaps, will turn to chasms this year once the stopgaps stop and only huge gaps remain. At risk is a potential shortfall of up to $266 million in funding to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) for the 2011-2012 school year. We at M-DCPS are presenting the legislature an urgent agenda of smart measures to avert this catastrophe and address key budget and other issues: MAINTAIN LEVEL FUNDING FROM STATE Chronic funding shortfalls from the

state have forced M-DCPS to slash nearly half a billon dollars from its budget since 2007-2008. Through greater efficiencies and a laser focus on the classroom, we have managed to balance our budget; cut central administration and support services by more than 40 percent, with M-DCPS now ranking among the leanest districts in the state; boosted reserves by more than $125 million; avoided employee layoffs; and raised student test scores dramatically. We cannot cut further without impacting programs and still maintain the high quality of education our students now receive. The state must maintain its current level of funding or risk undermining the district’s longterm stability and improvement. To maintain level funding, the state must replace federal stimulus monies currently in school district funding. Since 2009 the state has plugged M-DCPS funding holes totaling $246 million in part with stimulus funds through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Those funds will dry up come June. Tallahassee must replace those funds with state revenue. ELIMINATE PENALTIES RELATED TO CLASS-SIZE REDUCTION COMPLIANCE Voters amended the state constitution in 2002 to require the state to bring class sizes to acceptable levels. The state has passed the onus to local school districts without fully funding it, even hitting districts with harsh financial penalties should they fall short of compliance. Tallahassee must eliminate these penalties until it gives districts full funding to meet the mandate. HOW YOU CAN HELP This agenda is ambitious but critical, and it can only be realized with your support — support needed to sustain our school district’s substantial improvements in operations and student performance. You can help by visiting http://gafla.dadeschools.net/ for the district’s complete legislative program and for a webinar on the district’s financial outlook, and by helping inform our community of this financial situation. We must stand together and speak in one clear voice. Only then will Tallahassee hear and heed what must be done, for the good of our students and for the good of us all.

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Avoid the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If Onlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Syndrome When Preparing for College BY PETER RATZAN

Far too often (especially at this time of year) I hear from parents who have come to see me, either at a workshop or in my office, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gee, if only I had known about you a year or two agoâ&#x20AC;?. These are good folks who could have implemented strategies to better position their child for merit and need-based financial assistance, or were the recipient of misguided advice from their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance counselor and never even considered some truly excellent, but lesser-known, schools that would have been both a better fit and more generous with merit and financial aid. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that you and your child get an early start on the college process, as in 10th or 11th grade. Waiting until the summer before 12th grade, or even in the fall when application deadlines are approaching, may not only result in a bad fit college for your child, but it may also cost a family thousands of dollars (this is no exaggeration). The FAFSA and CSS Profile applications will look at the prior yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income when evaluating your financial aid eligibility, so if your child is currently an 11th grader then you are â&#x20AC;&#x153;on the clockâ&#x20AC;? now, until December 2011. The sooner you take action, the better your chances of getting a more generous financial aid award because you can avoid the â&#x20AC;&#x153;lookbackâ&#x20AC;? period. Throughout the country and around South Florida, students are under tremendous pressure to do well on the SAT or ACT, to keep their grades up, to get involved in extra-curricular activities, and to complete their community service requirements. This pressure comes from within, it comes from peers, teachers and counselors, and it comes from parents. Meanwhile, parents are lying awake at night feeling the pressure of the impending college expense, often imploring their kids to search for scholarships to ease the burden. But private scholarships only represent about 2-3% of the $150 billion total amount of money available. The bulk of the money is in the need-based financial

aid system, which is available to â&#x20AC;&#x153;forgotten middle classâ&#x20AC;? families earning over $100,000 per year. This is where you as parents can and should take action on your own so that whatever college your child chooses can be affordable. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to have that dreaded conversation in April of 12th grade, explaining to your child that you cannot afford to send them to Top Choice U. The good news for 10th and 11th grade parents is that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m holding a free workshop on this subject on Wednesday, March 23, at 6:30 pm at the Pinecrest Community Center in Pinecrest. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cover: How Six-Figure Income earners can enjoy Five-Figure financial aid awards The single biggest mistake that parents make regarding Florida Pre-Paid and 529 Saving gs Plans The Top 3 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bet The Farmâ&#x20AC;? questions you must ask of every school before you even compile your list Why 22,000 Florida families left $22 million on the table last year Why it takes 5.5 years, on average, to finish college today, and how you can buck this costly trend

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