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Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Honors Champions of Business BY TYLER SMINKEY
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n Wednesday, January 26, 2011, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce continued a tradition of recognizing the accomplishments of exceptional business professionals that help build and strengthen the foundation of the Miami Beach community and its surrounding areas at the Champions of Business Awards Luncheon. The event was held at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, located at 4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach and was sponsored by BB&T. Honored recipients of awards included A l a n L i p s, partner at Gerson Preston, Robinson, and Co., Leon M a n n e , past Chairman, and E m i l i o E s t e f a n, Founder and CEO of Estefan Enterprises. This year, the James McDonnell Outstanding Board of Governor Award was given to Alan Lips, partner at Gerson, Preston, Robinson and Co., for his years of dedication to the advancement and growth of the Miami Beach Chamber. The James
Honorees Alan Lips, Leon Manne and Emilio Estefan
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Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Mayor Matti Bower BY CHANTAL GLOOR
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he 89th Annual Gala and Silent Auction hosted by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce anticipates more than 1000 of South Florida’s most influential business and community leaders to honor local icons for their outstanding contributions to this community. This year, the Leonard A. “Doc” Baker Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Mayor Matti Herrera Bower. This award is presented to an individual whose exceptional lifetime contributions of community leadership and philanthropic endeavors have improved the quality of life of Miami Beach citizens. “I can’t think of anyone more deserving of the Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Immediate Past Chairman of the Board and Chair of the 2011 Dinner Gala, Aaron Perry. “Matti has spent her entire life giving so much of herself back to our community and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to honor her at this momentous event.” Mayor Bower demonstrates a strong vision, leadership and philanthropic commitment on behalf of the citizens of Miami Beach. As the first woman mayor and first Hispanic mayor, Matti Bower is a driving force for positive change in the city she calls home. “I was surprised and thrilled to be selected by the Chamber’s Board.” Said Bower, “It’s really an honor not only for me personally, but for all the community causes I’ve fought for as a citizen of
MAYOR MATTI BOWER Miami Beach for more than 30 years.” Mayor Matti Bower has been involved in all aspects of the City of Miami Beach by raising awareness in the public education system, economic development for the City of Miami Beach and in the cultural and arts community. Matti Bower was President of the PTA at Nautilus Jr. High, Miami Beach Senior High school, and worked on countywide issues as a member of the MiamiDade County Public School Board’s Attendance Boundary Committee, Committee on Bilingual Education, Miami-Beach Feeder Patterns and the Citizens’ Advisory Board. –––––––––– See
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Letter from the Chair Valentine’s Day season is here... and so commences the frantic search for the perfect floral arrangement and accompanying dinner reservation. This opportunity to celebrate our significant other (or for some, a reminder of their lack of) is quite polarizing. But whether you embrace the holiday or cringe at its romantic gooeyness, the notion of love has something to teach us all professionally. Simply put, love compels. It instills in us a passion, a spark. Think about it - when you love someone, suddenly you’re willing to move mountains. Whether similar or complete opposite, somehow as a couple you’re compatible. You simply can’t get enough of that special person. And if the relationship becomes threatened, you fight for it. Translating this passion into your business is easy - just love what you do. It begins with aligning yourself with a position that matches your talents, hence compatibility. If you are good at what you do, chances are you’ll enjoy it more. Work claims approximately one third of our time (and for some of us, significantly more). Why simply endure these hours?... thrive in them! Furthermore, if you’re passionate about what you do, you’re most apt to meet your goals - and even move a few of those mountains. Setbacks won’t destroy you, but resolve you to come up with creative solutions to combat business challenges. No doubt, hard work and talent
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AWARDS,
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McDonnell Past Chair Award was given to past Chairman of the Board, Leon Manne, who served from ’76-’79 with the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and has continued his commitment to the Chamber. A new award to the Champions of Business Luncheon, the Aaron Perry Innovation in Business Award, was presented to Emilio Estefan, Founder and CEO of Estefan Enterprises. The award was created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of philanthropic business people in the community. Estefan demonstrates the various traits this award was created to honor, including: effectiveness in changing the dynamic within an industry, developed groundbreaking ideas and business strategy and used technology to advance a brand
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is a solid duo for success, but combined with love, both your business and personal development can be taken to new heights. From this perspective, love really does conquer all. This Valentine’s Day, celebrate who you love, but also the ability to do what you love. I hope that each of you have already found your ideal “work
MAYOR BOWER,
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Mayor Matti Bower has also led the Miami Beach fight against the movement to rescind the Miami-Dade County Human Rights Ordinance, which protects the rights of everyone, regardless of an individual’s sexual orientation. In 2009, she convened the first Miami Beach Women’s Conference and created the first city-supported gay pride festival in Miami Beach history.
while maintaining philanthropic activities. The event was attended by 350 of Miami Beach’s business community with tables sponsored by BB&T and Dealtificate. Famous South Beach artist, Herbert Hofer, presented Emilio Estefan with a unique work created specifically for him on behalf of the Miami Beach Chamber. For more information on the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, visit www.miamibeachchamber.com or visit us on Twitter: MiamiBeachBiz or Facebook: Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.
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. (See photos inside pages) mate.” If not, I encourage you to use the Chamber as your cupid to help match you with the right people and opportunities as you pursue what you really want. Our passion is to help you. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a florist to call and a dinner reservation to make. At your service, Jason Loeb Chairman, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce As a longtime supporter of the Arts, Mayor Bower was a member of the Artist Housing Group and the Friends of the Bass Museum Board of Directors, Chairperson of the Art Deco Weekend Festival and is a past member of the Miami Design Preservation League Board of Directors. This year’s recipient has presented the City of Miami Beach with immeasurable progress, and the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce is honored to present this Award to Mayor Matti Bower for all of her dedication to this City.
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Talking Women’s Heart Health with the Army on Valentine’s Day BY CHARLOTTE LIBOV
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Last October, my speaker’s agent called, to ask me what I was doing on Valentine’s Day, 2011. “Nothing,” I replied, “I’m available. What’s up?” “The U.S. Army War College wants you to be their Valentine’s Day Luncheon speaker,” he replied. Quickly, my agent filled me in. The U.S. Army War College is where the Army trains officers for global leadership. Generals Eisenhower, Patton, Schwarzkopf and Tommy Franks are all alumni! Wow! “Um, who is sponsoring me?” I asked. “The Army Physical Fitness Research Institute,” he answered. Okay, confession time. As a health speaker, I know I should keep myself in top shape. But I’d spent the last year working on a manuscript by day and making the rounds of South Beach parties by night. I also don’t believe in quick fixes, like weight-loss diets or pills. So, I appealed to Andreas Hauser, my friend at Equinox South Beach. “Andreas, this is a red alert. I’ve got to get into shape! He referred me to Philip Gray, Equinox’s fitness manager, and we quickly devised a plan. And thus began a regimen of vigorous Group Power, Kettle Bell, and Tabata classes, with Zumba and Video Dance Jam too. I’ve told you about some of these great classes in detail, and I will cover more of them in upcoming issues of the Miami Beach News. The result? I’m happy to report that my “thin” jeans are now my “fat” jeans, I’ve regained my waistline, added tone, and I can at least tour the fitness facility with some measure of credibility! I’ll be talking to the college’s female student, along with some of the male soldier’s spouses, on how to protect themselves from heart disease and heart attacks, but my message also has a special spin; it is my conviction that, by protecting your heart, you protect your entire body as well. “Protect Your Heart/ Protect Your Body: It’s that Simple,” is my motto! And, since February is heart month, I’ll be telling our nation’s next generation of military leaders these are the important facts they need to know about heart disease in women: • Cardiovascular disease kills more
women than men • About 454,600 women die from cardiovascular disease each year • About 370,000 women suffer first or recurrent heart attacks each year • About 83,000 women who suffer heart attacks annually are under age 65 • Women heart attack survivors are more likely to die than are men • Women who have heart attacks under the age of 50 are twice as likely to die • Women with heart attack symptoms wait longer to go to the emergency room and doctors are less likely to diagnose them correctly • Women are more likely than me to die following heart bypass surgery • Nearly twice as many women than men are disabled by heart failure within six years of a heart attack Of course, heart disease is an important killer of men as well, but I’ll be talking about women because, even though heart disease has been the biggest cause of women’s death from disease since 1908, it didn’t get on the radar until 1993, the year my first book, “The Women’s Heart Book,” was published. So it’s still catch up time! In my next column, I’ll tell you all about how I took the gospel of heart health from Miami Beach to the military, and I’ll give you an eyewitness account what the government is doing to keep our service people fit. In the meantime, eat right, exercise, and protect your heart. Protect your heart / Protect your body. It’s that simple! For more information on Equinox South Beach, call Andreas Heuser at 305673-1172. To see where I’ll be spending Valentine’s Day, go to http://www.carlisle.army.mil/ Charlotte Libov lives on Miami Beach is the author of five published health books, including “The Women’s Heart Book,” and “A Woman’s Guide to Heart Attack Recovery.” She is also a national speaker on preventing heart disease in women. To learn more about how to bring Charlotte’s health wisdom to your business, call 305-333-8844 or zip her an email at char@libov.com. The information provided in this column is for information only and should not be construed as personal medical advice or instruction.
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Pillar Reception at Shula’s Steakhouse in the Alexander All-Suite Oceanfront Resort Ira Strickman, Cordula Morell and DeAnne Graham, Pillar Board Vice Chair
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Cinema Series Premieres at Miami Beach SoundScape @ ExoStage Projection Wall Hosts More than Free Concerts The New World Symphony is not the only free show at Miami Beach’s latest outdoor cultural venue – Miami Beach SoundScape. The City of Miami Beach extends the cultural offerings to the SoundScape Cinema Series @ ExoStage, an Arts in the Parks program. The free, weekly film series premieres on Wednesday, March 16 with “Avatar.” The films will be seen on the projection wall at the new Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage, corner of 17 Street and Washington Avenue. Movies begin at 8:00 p.m. SOUNDSCAPE CINEMA SERIES @ExoStage* March16 Avatar March 23 Fantastic Mr. Fox March 30 Grease April 06 Star Wars April 13 Moulin Rouge April 20 Big April 27 Casablanca May 04 North By Northwest May 11 Wall-E May 18 2001 A Space Odyssey May 25 The Sound of Music June 01 Fantasia June 08 The Wizard of Oz June 15 Dirty Dancing *100% Blu-ray; movie titles are subject to change without notice. Miami Beach “Arts in the Parks” events feature a variety of cultural offerings such as concerts, plays, musical performances and other acts, and are free and open to the public. The Arts in the Parks program further elevates Miami Beach’s role as a leader in the cultural arts. 2011 Schedule (FREE EVENTS) G round Up and Rising’s production of Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET Saturday and Sunday, February 12 + 13, 3:00 p.m. Flamingo Park, Meridian + 12 Street FLORIDA GRAND OPERA Sunday, March 6, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Collins Park, Collins Avenue + 21-22 Street FROZEN MUSIC Sound Installation Sunday, March 13, noon – 4:00 p.m., Collins Park, Collins Avenue + 21-22 Street ORCHESTRA MIAMI “Mozart Under the Moonlight” Saturday, March 19, 7:00 p.m. Collins Park, Collins Avenue + 21- 22 Street Arts in the Parks launched in 2006 in response to the results of community surveys and focus groups that indicated residents would like to see more free cultural events. The Miami Beach “Arts in the Parks” program hopes to increase the community rating of cultural activities, which is part of the City’s overall strategic plan. For more information on “Arts in the Parks,” contact Gary Farmer, cultural affairs manager, at 305.673.7577.
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Miami Beach Golf Classic Tournament Supports Education
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. Jim Boucher, President of Boucher Brothers Management, said, “Boucher Brothers is honored to be the Title Sponsor for the upcoming golf classic, benefiting the Miami Beach Education Foundation. We greatly appreciate your sponsorship and participation for the past 15 years, and we are looking forward to your continued support this year.” 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 would like to take this opportunity to thank current and past sponsors for their continued dedica-
tion 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. The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a very special thank you to this year’s sponsors and look forward continue a tradition of success. Sponsorships are available starting at $1000. If you aren’t 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 for $25/ball, $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.
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Ten South Florida philanthropists were honored at the 2nd Annual Humanitarian Awards at the kick off cocktail for Miami Beach International Fashion Week. Organized by Sobol-Perry Fashion Productions, the glamorous party, held poolside at the Mondrian Hotel, was also a fundraiser for Miami Fashion Week Foundation, Inc. The foundation raises scholarship funds for new designers and students of the fashion and design arts. Sponsors were Tiffany & Co. and Moroccan Oil. Television news anchor Brian Andrews and radio personality Ileana Garcia served as lively emcees. The award recipients were NBC 6 news anchor Jackie Nespral; The Forge owner, Shareef Malnik; MGS Communications’ Manuel Machado; event producer/caterer Joy Wallace; Univision news anchor Maria Elena Salinas; Vince Castro; socialite Tina Carlo; Inktel CEO Ricky Arriola; Dr. Omar Pasalodos; and designer Somy Ali. Miami Beach International Fashion Week takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, March 3-6. A celebrity-filled, high fashion event! Don’t miss it! For ticket purchases and info: http://www.miamifashionweek.com/S chedule.html. (Photos by JUAN MONINO)
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Valentine’s Day at Morton’s The Steakhouse Miami Beach This Valentine’s Day weekend, Morton’s The Steakhouse Miami Beach would be honored to host you and your special someone for a memorable evening complete with Morton’s signature USDA prime-aged steak, succulent lobster tails, award-winning wine and champagne and decadent desserts. From business meetings to holiday celebrations or rehearsal dinners, Morton’s The Steakhouse Miami Beach is occasion ready and waiting. Leave a lasting impression on up to 70 of your closest friends or esteemed colleagues when you host an event in one of the Morton’s Private Dining Rooms. For your office party, company party or corporate gathering, Morton’s The Steakhouse Miami Beach is the perfect place for your employees or pals to feel extra special, while enjoying great food, fine wines and specialty cocktails throughout the year. The Private Dining Room experience includes professional staff and a state-of-the-art audio video screen perfect for showing any film, slide show or sporting event of your choice. Valet parking is complimentary. For additional information or reservations, call 786-454-4022. Morton’s The Steakhouse Miami Beach - 4041 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140
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Class Size Reduction and Budget Cuts: The Perfect Storm BY JESSE KIRKPATRICK Senior at Miami Beach Senior High School
In Shakespeare’s words, “something was rotten in the state of Denmark� at the opening of the 2010-2011 Miami Beach Senior High school year. Electives had been cut, classes were capping too quickly to accommodate the demand, and schedule changes were nearly impossible to secure. The Class Size Reduction Amendment, combined with a recession and dwindling funding to public education amassed into what Dr. Rosann Sidener, Miami Beach Senior High principal, called “the perfect storm.� Passed during a 2002 election, the amendment stipulated, among other things, that high schools must reduce each core class and academic elective size to 25 students or less by the 2010-2011 school year. An accompanying condition in the Florida Statutes stated that districts out of compliance by the deadline would be fined. “The [25-student] hard cap on class sizes has made the economic situation more difficult,� said Sidener. “At the time when we have this kind of an economic crisis happening...and there is very meager funding for education...the class size amendment went into full swing.� As a result of this confluence of adverse conditions, Beach High was faced with a number of lesser-of-two-evils situations. Teachers who had originally taught academic electives were forced to replace these classes with additional core classes to accommodate the 25-student limit. Therefore, classes like Law Studies, Anatomy and Physiology, and African American History were cut and highdemand classes were capped out so that teachers could devote more periods to core classes. “I was dying to take AP Psychology, but I couldn’t because of the smaller class size,� said Beach High senior Sarah Joseph-Alexandre,. According to Sidener, all cuts were made with the school’s academies in mind. If a proposed cut compromised any of Beach High’s unique and celebrated academies, it was rejected. According to
Sidener, no matter what the future holds, the academies “are here to stay.� However, even the school’s best efforts couldn’t bring it to complete compliance. As of the last evaluation, 41 of the school’s hundreds of classes were above the 25-student limit. In the grand scheme of things, this number is impressive, and is testament to the dedication and ingenuity of Beach High administrators and counselors. No fines have yet been levied against the school district for schools out of compliance. Because they are not an official part of the state Constitution, these provisions may be overruled, according to Sidener. Many solutions have been proposed for the implementation of class size reduction in an economically feasible way. The proposed Amendment 8, which was rejected during the November general election, would have eased the class size burden by enforcing a limit on school-wide class averages, as opposed to hard caps on each individual class. “I have mixed feelings about it,� said Sidener of the amendment. “It’s a solution to balancing the need for a lower class size with the economic reality of the day. However, I also think that 25 kids in a class is a good idea.� However, according to Sidener, the real solution lies in the hands of state legislators, and ultimately, the community. “If people want a quality education system, they need to lobby their representatives to fund it,� she said. “I understand that times are tough and they probably can’t fund it 100%, but the reduction of the state contributions to education has dropped dramatically in the last 4 to 5 years.� Furthermore, Sidener said, the disparity in state funding from district to district has left M-DCPS with far less funding per student than almost every other school district in the state. Funds need to be distributed evenly across school districts. “It doesn’t make sense that we’re getting $200 less per kid,� she said. The future is uncertain. However, the economy will eventually return to normalcy, and it will be up to us to learn our lessons and continue acting prudently, allocating funds where they are most needed. “We’re leaner and meaner,� Sidener said. “We will survive this.�
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The Clevelander South Beach introducing 1020 Lounge A one-stop destination experience with a 70-year-old tradition of fun is now made better thanks to the introduction of 1020 Lounge. Previously the host of football viewing parties, the second floor venue has been transformed into a seductive setting mixed with high energy and the most beautiful people of South Florida. 1020 Lounge will showcase the top local and world-renowned DJs three nights a week, starting with the grand opening on February 10. The venue features a state-of-the-art tri-amplified sound system, eco-friendly customized LED lighting system and a 100 square-foot ROCKSTAR DJ booth with two full-service bars and VIP seating. DIRTY TALK Every Thursday is the ultimate ladies’ night in Miami Beach with Dirty Talk. Featuring complimentary admission and Lychee martini’s for ladies all night long. Early birds will receive complimentary champagne between 10p – 12a from the sexiest all-male bartender staff. Dance the night away to DJ Elle spinning open format until the early morning. RELEASE Did you have a rough week at work? Release all your frustrations and inhibitions every Friday night inside 1020 Lounge. While listening to Miami’s own DJ Joe Dert + Disco mixing open format music, enjoy a $5 Blue Fin Martini and $5 Rum & Coke.
QUALITY CONTROL Catering only to the sexiest people of South Florida, Saturday nights are all about Quality Control. End the weekend on a high note with DJ LS and a different guest DJ every week, giving you the best music Miami has to offer. With $5 Finlandia cocktails and the most beautiful people, 1020 Lounge is the best-kept secret on the beach. Reservations are highly recommended for VIP bottle service. For more information on bottle specials, reservations or information email events@clevelander.com or call 786.276.5325. ABOUT THE CLEVELANDER SOUTH BEACH The Clevelander has been a South Beach landmark and hot spot for locals, pro athletes, models and Hollywood glitterati for over 70 years. Originally constructed in 1938 as a 71-room hotel, The Clevelander has maintained its reputation as the central point of South Beach and a worldfamous destination for visitors looking for a tropical experience with a guaranteed unforgettable, non-stop party. In April 2009, the Clevelander unveiled a multi-million renovation and expansion of revamped rooms + suites and new amenity spaces, while still maintaining its renowned pool patio with live entertainment every day of the year. The Clevelander Contact Karlene Palmer-Mcleod Marketing Manager kpmcleod@Clevelander.com
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The New World Symphony Grand Opening Gala The New World Symphony Grand Opening Gala was a highlight of the weeklong celebrations to commemorate bringing classical music into the future at the new Frank Gehry-designed building. All 450 gala guests, from Jonathan Tisch and Prince Dimitri Karageorgevich of Yugoslavia to owner of The Miami Heat Micky Arison, sipped cocktails surrounded by Gehry’s soaring shapes. Renowned conductor, and Co-founder and Artistic Director of the NWS, Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) presented a multimedia concert featuring Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, and the world premiere of stunning commissioned video art by the USC School of Cinematic Arts, accompanying the movements of the piece. After dinner under a ceiling of customdesigned, suspended light boxes on the Mary and Howard Frank Plaza, guests reentered the atrium hall, which was transformed into a “music lounge� for a celebrity performance by B roadway star Audra McDonald. Libations from Bacardi, USA and shots of Nespresso kept the revelers dancing in the hall to sounds from a live band perched above the dance floor. Red-carpet fashions made debuts, including MTT outfitted in a custom-made
Ermenegildo Zegna tuxedo. Female looks were stunning with fashion-maven guests, such as Gala co-chair Susan D. Kronick, former Vice-Chair of Macy’s, Inc.; the granddaughter of the founder of NWS, Sarah Arison, former stylist with W Magazine, Oscar De La Renta and Dolce & Gabbana; as well as fashion designer Mayda Cisneros. The evening ended with commemorative gifts, including 450 custom-made exclusive crystal “Flagsâ€? by Baccarat etched with an original image created by NWS for guests of the Gala. Lin Arison’s latest book and Nespresso chocolates were inside each car when valet arrived with guest’s cars. With all tables sold out, NWS raised $2.17 million, with all proceeds going towards the underwriting of NWS fellowships and community engagement programs. Notable Attendees: MTT; the Prince of Yugoslavia, Dimitri Karadordeviç; Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Will Swenson; Lin, Micky and Madeleine and Sarah Arison; co-chairs Susan D. Kronick and Edward Manno Shumsky; NWS Chairman and former Miami Beach Mayor Neisen Kasdin; New York Philanthropist Adam R. Rose and
Arriola, New York Philanthropists Edward and Arlyn Gardner, television producer Douglas Cramer, developer Jorge & Darlene Perez, architect Chad & Ilona Oppenheim, Former FIU President Mitch Maidique, and Diane and Alan Lieberman.
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p a rtner Peter R. McQuillan, Armando Codina, Alberto IbargĂźen (Knight Foundation), Phillip and Patricia Frost, Fanny and Charles Dascal, Paul and Trudy Cejas, George and Mariita Feldenkreis (Perry Ellis), W Hotel Owner David Edelstein, Norman and Irma Braman, GAP, Inc. Director Bill Fisher with wife Sako, renowned art collectors Carlos and Rosa de la Cruz, National Endowment for the Arts President Rocco Landesman with wife Debby, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation President Don Randel with wife C a rol, Fairholme Capital Founder Bruce Berkowitz with wife Tracey, Loews Hotels owner and renowned philanthropist Jonathan Tisch, along with wife Lizzie, Joe and Lourdes
BACKGROUND ON THE NEW WORLD SYMPHONY: The New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy, is dedicated to the artistic, professional and personal development of outstanding young musicians. As a result of its unique educational environment, the New World Symphony has achieved an international reputation for creating new models of orchestral training and performance. New World Symphony has built a global community of the world’s finest performers, educators and composers who impart their knowledge and insight to the Fellows both in Miami Beach and via Internet2. In addition to its regular performances in Miami Beach and Miami, the New World Symphony has performed in prestigious venues throughout the world, including New York’s Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall, London’s The Barbican, Paris’ Bastille Opera, CitÊ de la Musique and OpÊra Comique, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Vienna’s Konzerthaus and Rome’s National Academy of Santa Cecilia. The New World Symphony’s eight recordings to date encompass a range of repertoire, from jazz-inspired works to Latin American classics to music by contemporary American composers. MEDIA CONTACT For New World Symphony Grand Opening Gala: Zakarin Public Relations 305.372.2502 Marcia Martinez Marcia@zakarinpr.com Daniella Valencia daniella@zakarinpr.com
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The New World Center BY JEANINE MARKLEY
Anyone who has passed by the intersection of 17th and Washington on South Beach has, most likely, seen the huge new building and park that have been under construction for the last 3 years. They are hard to miss. The building is concrete and glass on the outside and the park has winding paths with huge spider web-like flower structures coming out of the ground surrounded by lots of palm trees. This new building - called the New World Center - replaces Lincoln Theatre as New World Symphony’s (NWS) home. The acoustics are far better than those at the Lincoln and the technological and spatial features of the building allow the organization to present performances that challenge and inspire audiences in new creative ways. If you get a chance to go to a New World Symphony concert in this new building, you will most likely notice the sculpture in the entryway by Frank Stella, the expansive blue titanium bar, the unique layout of the concert hall, the juxtaposition of angular and curving walls everywhere, and, hopefully, you will also witness the amazing cinematic and lighting features that the hall offers. Another great attribute of the building is the exterior projection wall that makes it possible for the public to watch concerts while sitting in the park (officially called the Miami Beach SoundScape) through a feature called a ‘Wallcast’. The sound system that accompanies the Wallcast has received national acclaim because of how closely it simulates the aural experience of being inside the hall. Basically, you will be able to watch and hear the concert in real time for free! These are a couple of my favorite features of the building, some that you might not get a chance to see when you come for a concert: First on the list is the roof garden, which has concrete benches, grass and trees. The view of the ocean and the South Beach skyline is beautiful. Catching a few rays while getting a glimpse of the ocean water is the perfect way to take a lunch or practice break. Second, the practice rooms are amazing. There is a sense of airiness in the rooms, as well as an actual view of the sky from most rooms. Most music schools have practice rooms in the basements or other unsavory and windowless places, which means one has to be especially motivated
to practice. In contrast, I now eagerly look forward to practicing at the New World Center. Third, the building is much larger. Lincoln Theatre is 40,000 square feet and the New World Center building is 100,000 sq. ft. This additional space is especially appreciated ‘back of house’, what New World staff refers to as the space used by the fellows and administration and which is separated from the main atrium and concert hall by glass walls. This larger size of the building allows for 5 more practice rooms, 3 additional ensemble rooms, 2 more per-
cussion studios, a 2,400 sq. ft. multifunctional space (the SunTrust Pavilion), lockers for all the fellows, an expanded music library, and considerably larger office space for the administrative staff. The new campus was designed to help the program at NWS grow into the future, to enable the orchestra to engage with audiences better, and to bring revolutionary new ideas about how classical music is perceived to the foreground. It is there to inspire. I am so grateful to be at New World Symphony during this exciting time and am curious to see how the Miami Beach community responds to it. See you at a concert soon!
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By the end of 2011, there will be more people with smartphones than there are with nonsmartphones. Buying rates of smartphones will rise by 26%, while the rates for both PCs and non-smartphones will decrease by 39% and 56% respectively. The internet is being integrated all around us, from printers to refrigerators, all the while our desktops are collecting dust in the office. The wait to get home to log-on to your computer has become drudgery. Mobile marketing has become, more than ever, a critical part of any business strategy, and if you don’t have a mobile version of your site, you’re already behind. As app downloads reach 10 billion, localized apps are becoming more and more common. This is not just a worldwide or country-wide phenomenon. Mobile has gone local in our own communities, and we are now more intimately connected to our surroundings like never before. You can now find specific apps and other technologies relating to your local community, local venues, and local events. One example of this trend is the “Miami and the Beaches” app from The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. It serves as a comprehensive visitor’s guide to Miami. It’s not only for visitors; long-time Miami residents may even find something they never knew about their hometown. It uses Geolocation to tell you what is available around your current position, categorized by attractions, nightlife, culture, shopping, dining, and more. Also included is an interactive 15-minute audio walking tour of the Miami Beach design district. Additionally, you can use this app to book a cruise, find a local hotel, or even to find a place to rent a car. Another local app is Miami Art Basel’s “Showguide App” which allows guests to navigate throughout the entire event with detailed information of every gallery and art piece there. An interactive 3D map of the convention center shows the location of exhibits, events, food, restrooms, and
more. Those unable to make it to the event can still get a taste of Art Basel just from picking up their phone or mobile device. A related app, “Collectrium,” utilizes image recognition to allow users to identify any art piece, just by holding your phone’s camera up to it and clicking on the screen. It has been used at Art Miami, Miami International Art Fair, and Art Palm Beach. Mobile tagging is another example of how mobile technology is connecting with the local community. Local non-profit organization, Catalyst Miami’s The Prosperity Campaign recently used the BeeTagg to help promote their events. The BeeTagg along with other manifestations such as the Microsoft Tag and QR code are tags which can be scanned by any mobile phone with a camera. Once scanned, it connects users to a mobile website. These tags are typically included with advertisements or other print media. It is much quicker than typing in a url, and serves as a way for people to get information on-the-go. As mobile technology becomes more accessible and pervasive, apps and other technologies will have increased utility. For example, check-in and Geolocation will allow guests to interact with each other and find their friends. Integrated tools will allow users to reserve car service or preorder from a local restaurant right from their phones. We can even expect interesting uses of voice recognition or augmented reality. Mobile apps and mobile tagging are just two examples of a spectrum of mobile technologies. In the near future, we will have an all-in-one device as more things become replaced by our mobile phones. KeyRing has already replaced loyalty cards and soon mobile payments will replace your debit and credit cards. Systems like Viper SmartStart and keyless start will soon replace your car keys. Our phones will become the only item that we cannot leave home without, and the only items that are with us 24/7. The mobile revolution, from a business standpoint, presents an unprecedented opportunity to market products and services. No radio, TV, computer, or other media can replace such instant connectivity. It’s time to think mobile!
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MSMC ‘Celebrates’ Heart Month and National Wear Red Day Employees star in music video encouraging community heart health
BY JOANNA PALMER
Set to the music of Kool & The Gang’s “Celebrate”, but with heart-healthy lyrics, the employees of Mount Sinai Medical Center produced and appear in their very own music video to promote heart health during February, American Heart Month. Donning heart-shaped glasses, antennas and fans, employees from all departments within the hospital including nursing, pharmacy, engineering, food/nutrition services, resident fellow doctors, human resources, environmental, IT, rehabilitation, radiology, laboratory as well as the hospital’s top administrators and chief of cardiology all make an appearance in the video. Mount Sinai’s “Celebrate” video can be viewed on Youtube by searching for Mount Sinai Medical Center Florida or on the Mount Sinai website (www.msmc.com/press-promotion). Employees sing, dance and form a giant, beating heart to end the video. “Heart disease continues to be the number one killer of all Americans which is why we felt we had to find a way to communicate a serious message” said Mount Sinai President and CEO, Steve Sonenreich. “We had a wonderful time making this video but we hope the message of taking care of your heart will resonate with our community.” In 1963, Congress proclaimed February “American Heart Month” in an effort to urge Americans to join the battle against heart disease. In addition, the first Friday of every February was proclaimed “National Wear Red Day”. By wearing red, Americans show their support for the fight against heart disease and honor loved ones who have been claimed by the disease. Employees of
Mount Sinai wore red on Friday, February 4th to show their support in the fight against heart disease. “ W e hope that by creating this music video our community will heed the message in the clever lyrics both today, on National Wear Red Day, as well as every day of the year,” said Dr. Gervasio Lamas, Chief of the Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center. “There’s some caring going on right here, an intervention to give you quality years, So get your lab work, and your stress test, too And we’re gonna take good care of you, come on now! Celebration! Let’s celebrate, it’s all right Celebration! Let’s celebrate, at Mount Sinai, Celebrate good health, come on!”
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, Urology, 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 as one of America’s Top Hospitals for by U.S.News & World Report.
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Future of Education Benefits Uncertain BY ZAC RUIZ,
FIU’s Office of Federal Relations in Washington, DC An estimated 8.7 million students around the country depend on the Federal Pell Grant to assist them in financing their college education. As beneficial as it is, such a far-reaching program is not cheap and its cost has become a hotly debated issue. Because Congress has yet to finalize their new budget, they have been passing a series of continuing resolutions (CR’s) which authorize the government to fund their agencies at current or reduced levels until either the resolution expires, or an appropriations bill is passed. In December, Congress passed a CR that fully funds the 2011-12 maximum Pell award, but it expires on March 4th. Before the current CR runs out, Congress must either pass another CR or come to a decision on the FY2011 budget. Unfortunately, since funds for the Pell Grant are not disbursed before March 4th there’s a good chance that the new Congress could choose not to include the $5.7 billion Pell Grant shortfall in whatever spending measure they pass. If that happens, it could reduce the maximum Pell award up to $1,500. Let’s put a human face to those figures. What’s really at stake here, if it doesn’t immediately affect you, is whether some of college students you know will be able to afford the books for their classes; whether a student on Pell will be able to spend their time after class studying in order to succeed and get the career they want, or if they’ll have to spend that time working
another part-time job at the expense of their grades just to remain enrolled. Or, in some cases, whether or not they’ll be forced to give up their dreams of a college education. This is one of the ways that Congress’ push for fiscal conservatism could have a direct and negative impact on you, your friends and your family. Nevertheless, the Pell Grant’s critical financial aid is currently on the chopping block, and unless the people of South Florida and across the nation can unite and engage our representatives in Congress it is likely that these funds will be cut. While the government definitely needs to take a stance and begin reducing our deficit, a grant that is crucial to the very students who will graduate and lead this country out of its debt is not a subsidy we should just sit back and idly watch get slashed. Our staff at FIU’s Office of Governmental Relations is doing its best to advocate support for the Pell Grant, but we
need your help. The students’ voices haven’t been heard in recent Congressional hearings, and that has to change. Contact your representatives, spread the message to your friends, co-workers and interest groups. We have an opportunity to stand up for and protect college students across the nation who are depending on Pell grants to keep them in school. If you’d like to help this cause, please contact me at dcintern@fiu.edu and let’s take an active role in defending our education benefits.
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Springtime in Miami Beach: Boating, Culture, Wine & Food BY DEBORAH CASTILLO
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority Board Member As we enter into the month of February, it’s hard to believe that the holidays are in the distant past and spring is right around the corner. This is really one of my favorite times of the year…not just because of the fabulous weather we are having, a constant reminder of why I could never leave this beautiful destination, but also because of all the exciting events happening in our community. Let’s start off with the opening of the New World Center; what an incredible facility. I just love the description on their website… “a source and a destination for creativity and inspiration.” And indeed it is. This magnificent Frank Gehry designed building brings tremendous culture and vibrancy to Miami Beach and is certain to be one of the defining landmarks in our city. There are so many interesting events to experience, for instance, I’m really looking forward to attending one of their Spring Wallcasts going on through April, which are also free to the public. Next up is the Miami Beach International Boat Show. And what industry speaks more to our beautiful city than the boating industry. I love driving down Collins Avenue in the weeks leading up to the Show and seeing the daily progress of the temporary
docks being built along Indian Creek. And when the boats or more like it, the yachts, mega yachts and mini ships arrive, it’s so exciting to see some of the finest vessels in the world, floating in the beautiful waterways of Miami Beach. There’s no better way to end the month than with the Food Network’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this year’s Festival is rumored to be the best ever. It’s pretty hard to imagine outdoing some of the Festivals of past years, but if anyone can do it, Lee Schrager and his team can. I’ve personally had the pleasure of working with the Festival since the beginning and it’s amazing to see the evolution from the early days to today, where this four day extravaganza has emerged as one of the leading culinary and spirits celebrations in the world. My favorite events are the Friday Evening Bubble Q, the Saturday evening Tribute Dinner and the Paula Deen Brunch on Sunday. I also enjoy a yearly tradition to meet friends at the Sunday Grand Tasting Tent where we just love to take in all the sights, sounds and tastes of Miami Beach. So Spring is in the air and whether you participate in any of the special events taking place this month or just choose to stroll down Lincoln Road Mall or shop in one of our destination’s amazing Farmer’s Market’s, I can’t imagine any place that I would rather be than in than beautiful, vibrant and exciting Miami Beach.
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ING Miami Marathon attracts over 20,000 participants Eithiopian Tesfaye Alemayehu crushed his competition by more than five minutes in recording his first career marathon win at the 9th annual ING Miami Marathon Sunday morning in Miami. Alemayehu finished in 2:12:57, just 35 seconds off the course record, with 2009 winner Benazzouz Slimani second in 2:18:23 and 2010 champion Michael Wardian of Arlington, Va. third in 2:23:41. Alena Vinitskaya of Belarus battled flulike symptoms to win the women’s ING Miami Marathon title in 2:44:39, nearly five minutes ahead of Fort Lauderdale resident Stacie Alboucrek (2:49:03) and third place finisher Tezata Dengersa of Fayetteville, Ga (2:49:30). The 21,116 registered runners from 79 countries and all 50 states took to the streets of Greater Miami at 6:20 a.m. on a clear, 54degree morning. The USATF-certified course and Boston qualifier started at American Airlines Arena, traveled over the cruise ship-lined McArthur Causeway to South Beach, and then wound its way through several prominent Miami communities and the Brickell Avenue business district before finishing at Bayfront Park. The 25-year-old Alemayehu went out of the starting gate so fast that Slimani and Wardian thought they were running 1-2 for much of the race. “I came here to win,” said the 25-year-old Alemayehu. “I ran with the half marathoners. I kept a very good pace. I trained hard.” “I don’t see him, I think I am first,” said Slimani, a Moroccan native who has lived and trained in Italy for the last 10 years. “The other guy was so far ahead of us I thought I was second,” added Wardian. “They were telling me I was third, but I figured it was just someone who didn’t know what they were talking about.” Slimani and Wardian ran with each other for much of the race, and it wasn’t until the 23-mile mark that the pair realized that they weren’t the leaders. The 5-foot-8, 123-pound Alemayehu has
been living and training in Antioch, CA, and was running in just his sixth marathon. “I love Miami,” he said. “They encouraged me very much. I would like to thank the people of Miami.” After finishing second in both 2003 and 2010, Vinitskaya, a 37-year old mother of two, had a brief thought of quitting the race at the four-minute mark. “I was feeling really ill,” she said. “I was having a hard time breathing. But I kept going because my legs felt good. I ran slowly from that point.” Still, she finished nearly five minutes in front of Alboucrek, the 2004 Miami Marathon champion and the 2005 thirdplace finisher. Alboucrek, who had a child in 2007 and started her comeback with a win the Fort Lauderdale 13.1 in November, felt a twinge in her left hamstring at mile 23. “It was a great day till 23!” she said. “Mentally I was the strongest I’ve ever been. I said ‘I am not pulling off this course!’” A pair of Eithiopians won the 2011 ING Miami Half Marathon, with 24-year-old Kumsa Adugna (1:07:04) winning the overall race and 25-year-old Aziza Aliyu (1:15:06) the first woman to cross the finish line. In only his third half-marathon, Adugna used the pace of runner-up Boaz Cheboiywo (1:07:33) of Kenya for most of the race before taking off with a little more than a mile left. “I wasn’t expecting a win because I knew Boaz was good,” said Adugna, the son of farming parents. “I just was able to pick it up at the end.” The 6-foot, 150 pounder runs for the New York City-based West Side runners team and placed 17th in the NYC half marathon last March. Cheboiywo, 32, finished his first ING Miami Marathon 29 seconds behind the leader and six minutes off his personal best. “I did the whole work for the better part of the race,” he said. “He did not share time set-
ting the pace. But I don’t fault him for how he competed.” Jorge Castelblanco of Panama, 23, was third in 1:09:46. Just two months after completing her first marathon in New York City, Aliyu (1:15:06) also came from behind for the win, catching New Zealander Fiona Docherty (1:15:08) 100 meters from the finish line. “She got me right there,” said Docherty, as she pointed to the finish line. “I knew she was sitting on me the whole way. I just gave it all I got at the end.” “She (Docherty) pushed the pace throughout the course,” said Aliyu, who trains in Albuquerque. “But I felt strong and the altitude I train at helped me.” Docherty, 35, a former triathlete who switched to running two years ago and already has runner-up finishes at Rock ‘N Roll half marathons in Virginia Beach and Chicago last year, said she would learn from the experience. “I was like ‘oh no there will be a sprint finish’,” she said. “I hoped she would fade but she didn’t. I haven’t had that experience with a finish line before. Now I know.” Third place went to Anne Kingori, a 23year-old Kenyan from Coon Rapids, Co. who ran 1:17:46 in only her second half marathon. In the men’s hand cycle division for disabled athletes, 46-year old Aquilo Calderon upset 2010 champion Michael Fradera in winning his first marathon in the United States. The Ecuadorian, who has been paralyzed from the hips down after a bout of polio when he was 3-year-old, was beaming after improving his best time in the United States by more than 15 minutes. “I have maximum happiness,” he said. “It’s a miracle. My hand cycle is not as good for this competition. I will be back to Miami.” “He just flew by me like we were sitting still,” said Fradera, an Achilles “Wounded
Warrior” who lost his legs in Iraq in a roadside bomb. “ We stayed together for two miles but at the bridge he just took off and passed me. I’m happy with the way I performed, but I need to go a lot faster. With her win in the ING Miami Marathon women’s hand cycle, Achilles athlete Ashley Cooper has now won both marathons she’s entered. The 27-year-old Kingsland, Ga. resident notched her first career victory in the West Palm Beach marathon in December, and sailed to her second win Sunday with a time of 1:48:41. Chantal Petitclerc of Montreal was second in 1:49:45. Paralyzed from the chest down at age 20 after an accident involving a drunk driver, the former Daytona Beach lifeguard took up hand cycling to spend time with fellow paraplegic and fiancée James Heath a year ago. “I’m very competitive,” she said. “I have no idea why I’ve done so well. I was drafting off of (fiancé) James and kept going. I’m so excited. I can’t wait to see what I can do later with more training.” Petitclerc, a five-time Paralympic Game veteran accustomed to track distances, finished second in her first ever hand bike race on Sunday. The 41-year-old retired from 20 years of wheelchair racing after the Beijing Paralympic events, and found hand biking as a way to “stay fit and keep sport in my life.” Sunday’s ING Miami Marathon was a boon to the Miami area, where 67% of the runners came from outside Miami Dade County. Past events have contributed more than $33 million to the Greater Miami economy, according to a study conducted by Temple University last year. “It was a great day for a race and we’re thrilled to be here celebrating this beautiful city with all 21,000 runners,” said Ann Glover, chief marketing officer of ING. “We love the community and love the welcome we receive.” For information, contact Gary Ferman, Specialty Sports (954) 432-1143.
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Celebrating Art for Heart Disease Prevention BY ALLIE PERRY
This morning you probably woke up with a fully occupied mind. Our daily thoughts consist of various news bits or our families or our status at work or something as simple as what we have for breakfast. Rarely do we take the time to step back and think about the engine that allows our bodies to function and our minds to think of those miscellaneous tasks and worries. Rarely do we remember that our bodies depend on one incredible muscular organ and appreciate the powerhouse that is the human heart. Though only weighing an average of eleven ounces, the heart pumps two thousand gallons of blood through sixty thousand miles of blood vessels in just one day. This super highway of vessels sends blood to every organ and tissue of your body. Unfortunately, all of these amazing feats generally go unnoticed as well as the maladies that can occur. Believe it or not, cancer is not the number one killer of men and women in the United States; it’s heart disease. And yet in spite of this, heart disease prevention is still not nearly gaining enough ground. Most heart disease can be prevented with diet, exercise and medical attention. As a person who is just seventeen and has a family history of heart disease, I would like to see more people seek
prevention. During the month of February (National Heart Month), I’m seeking to educate teens about cardiac disease prevention — the earlier we invest in our health, the longer we may extend our lives. Let me introduce myself. My name is Allie Perry, and I’m a senior at Miami Beach Senior High School and this year heart disease prevention will be recognized. How you ask? Well, thanks to Miami Beach Senior High and the Bass Museum of Art, students are participating in a competition that I organized called “Art for Heart”. Basically, students are being asked to create works of art that relate to the heart in any creative way of their choosing. Their pieces are going to be displayed in the Bass Museum’s new education center from February 24th through the 27th. On February 27 at noon, all participating students will be recognized at a reception and three winners will receive special awards. Following the reception, Lucia Rynka and I will lead a troop of amazing volunteers for a very special Bass Museum “Art for Heart” Family Day from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. At this special Family Day, parents will get a complimentary “Art for Heart Guide to a Healthy Heart” and children will participate in fun and interactive activities related to heart health. The Bass Museum is located on 2100 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Heart Disease takes a life every sixty seconds, and if you start now, you may have the power to prevent it.
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Unique Miami Seaquarium promotion offers sweethearts dinner, dolphins BY MICHELLE PALOMINO
Are you wondering how to make this Valentine’s Day truly memorable? Miami Seaquarium has a unique answer for couples with its “Dine with the Dolphins” offering at the park’s new Dolphin Harbor facility. On Monday, Feb. 14, from 8 to 10 p.m., couples will enjoy a delicious candlelight dinner under the stars overlooking the dolphins at Dolphin Harbor. In addition, the Valentine’s Day package includes two Dolphin Odyssey experience certificates, and two annual passes to the park. The “Dine with the Dolphins” package may be purchased for $398 plus tax per couple. Availability is limited and advance reservations are required. For more information or to purchase your “Dine with the Dolphins,” call 305-365-2501 or visit online at <www.miamiseaquarium.com>. Dolphin Odyssey is a one-anda-half-hour experience, which includes feeding, touching and
learning about these magnificent animals plus the opportunity for a deep-water interaction with a dolphin. The dinner and swim will take place at Dolphin Harbor, the newest attraction at Miami Seaquarium and home to 12 Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and exhibits. More information on Miami Seaquarium is available online at <www.miamiseaquarium.com>.
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Nissan LEAF: The future is now for automobiles Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The Nissan LEAF is the future for automobiles, and the future is now. I recently finished three days behind the wheel of the amazing little four-door hatchback and I am even more impressed with this car now than when I first drove it at the press preview in Tennessee last fall. It simply is astounding how good the technology is in Nissan’s initial effort at building an all-electric powered automobile. The LEAF is an amazing car to drive. Push a button on the dash and the motor starts without a sound. Only the dash lights flashing on tells you that the car is operational. An oversize toggle switch shifter on the center console allows you to put the car in drive or reverse. Once on the road, the car moves in soundless wonder. There’s no engine noise or exhaust rumble and no whine from the transmission because the LEAF doesn’t have an engine or transmis-
sion. The silence is almost eerie. At a starting price of $33,630, the LEAF is the least expensive battery-electric production car on the market today. With its 24 kilowatt-hour battery, it qualifies for a $7,500 federal tax credit, bringing the price down to $26,130. However, the initial 2011 model production run of 20,000 vehicles already has been sold (though delivery is still pending on most of them). Nissan promises a larger production in 2012. The LEAF essentially is a commuter vehicle. It will take you to work and back and allow you to run all of your errands, all on a single battery charge. With a fully charged battery, it has a range of 100 miles (we got 117 miles in a recent test). You can plug the LEAF into a standard 110-volt household circuit to recharge the batteries, though you have to use the charger and heavy-duty cable that comes with the car, neatly stashed in zippered canvas bag in the trunk and it’ll take about eight hours for a full recharge. Meantime, Nissan is leading the way in developing a public charging infrastructure in cities around the country and at rest stops along the interstate highway system, the lack of places to re-charge being the biggest problem for electric car owners. Obviously,
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