Miami Beach News 8.24.2011

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Condo False Alarm

BY COMMISSIONER JONAH WOLFSON

In an August 10, 2011 article, Commissioner Libbin warns Condo owners that a law that I sponsored will require the City to spend $1,000,000 and hire an additional 11 code officers. Nothing could be further from the truth. This was not part of my proposed ordinance. Rather, staff suggested it at a finance meeting and the notion was completely debunked by myself and several other commissioners.

In fact, Commissioner Libbin was not even in attendance at this meeting.

Moreover, my proposal in no way directs City Staff to look through folk’s trash. It is being further refined to remove any likelihood that this could happen.

Interestingly, Commissioner Libbin voted for this proposal. If it was so bad, you would think he would have voted against it. But he didn’t. Rather, he used the front page of this paper to politicize an issue and cast this proposal in a bad light.

In this instance, I firmly believe that he mischaracterized a proposal of mine for personal political gain.

City of Miami Beach

City National Bank Expands Success into Second Quarter

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ity National Bank of Florida (CNB), w h i c h began as a single branch in Miami Beach, continues to demonstrate strength and stability after 65 years of service to this community and the rest of South Florida. City National reported earnings of $12.3 million for the 2011 second quarter, a result of CNB’s responsible growth and exceptional employee and client retention.

The bank’s second quarter net income was 30 percent higher than its 2011 first quarter figure and is CNB’s highest since 2008. Through the first half of 2011, CNB has earned $21.6 million.

And, the bank is lending to help get South Florida back Jorge Gonzalez, President and Chief Executive Officer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– on solid economic ground.

However, in the past few years, CNB “Our diversification strategy contin- has made a strategic decision to expand ues to gain momentum,” said CNB its product and service offerings in President and Chief Executive Officer response to the needs of its clients and Jorge Gonzalez. “We closed more than to accommodate a larger cross section $400 million in new loan commitments of businesses and residents. This diverthrough June 30 in a well-balanced port- sified approach focuses on four primary folio of residential, small business, cor- banking lines: real estate and private porate banking and real estate loans.” banking, which are historical CNB The bank has long been regarded as a leading commercial real estate lender.

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Letter from the Chair

BY MICHAEL S. GOLDBERG SVP Miami Beach Market Executive, Chairman of the Pillar Trustees

As my term as Chairman of the Pillar Trustees comes to a close in September, it is a good time to reflect on some of the accomplishments we have made. Our membership is at an all-time high, with over 1100 representatives. We have been able to give our Pillar members value added for their membership dollars and raise the level of networking and business that our members do with each other. We have accomplished this through great events and venues. Our monthly Pillar cocktail receptions have now become one of best and most talked about networking events in town. We introduced a Free Quarterly Breakfast for our Pillar members, with the recent one featuring our new Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez and Judge Darrin G. Gayles at LaGorce Country Club. We also kicked off our 1st Quarterly Pillar Power Hour and Dinner at Morton’s steakhouse recently.

One of the things which I have enjoyed most during my term is developing new relationships with fellow Chamber members. I was born and raised on Miami Beach and have served on the Board of Governors for the past 15 years. During this time I have seen the Chamber take up many issues with which affected the quality of life for the residents and business community. I have made many new relationships both business and personal during this time. Working very closely with our Chairman of the Board of Governors and my good friend Jason Loeb during my tenure, has been rewarding. I feel that together we have helped bring the Chamber to an all time high in all of the years we have both been involved with the Chamber.

I could also not have been successful without the support of my Board and the Chamber staff.

Although, my tenure as Chairman of the Pillar Trustees comes to a close in September, my involvement, dedication, and commitment to the Miami Beach Chamber will not change.

I look forward to staying on for the ride!

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LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT J. SHANNON CROWELL EXPERTS DEVELOPING SE FLORIDA When it comes to managing large complex developments, Jones Lang LaSalle’s J. Shannon Crowell is on the frontline. A 20-year veteran in project management, Crowell has overseen the delivery of numerous multi-million dollar developments across the nation. He advises clients from the planning process through to design and construction on projects such as sports arenas, art centers and hotels to municipal and infrastructure assignments.

Based in Miami, Crowell leads a formidable team of project and development specialists for commercial real estate services firm, Jones Lang LaSalle.

“Our Miami-based team exceeds 100 years of combined experience in the business and we have a broad bench of collective strengths,” said Crowell. “We are engrained in the development landscape in South Florida and our reputation as a trusted adviser is testament to the team’s knowledge, experience and industry savvy.”

Crowell and his team are well-equipped to handle developments of any size and stature. They supply project management for new construction, renovations and expansions. Their development services include interior fit-outs; energy retrofits; LEED assessments and certification; multi-site program management; brand strategy rollouts to name but a few. The team has an impressive roster of clients such as universities, healthcare organizations, banks, institutions, major blue chip corporations and public sector entities.

A University of Miami graduate, Crowell holds a professional bachelor of architecture degree. He is no stranger to team work. While he was completing his degree, he was also participating in the starting rotation for two National Champion football teams.

Crowell attributes his success in the project management field not only to his education in architecture and understanding how buildings are designed and func-

J. SHANNON CROWELL, VICE PRESIDENT OF PROJECT & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AT JONES LANG LASALLE

tion, but also to his vast experience as a project and construction manager. As well as being sought after to manage major projects in the Middle East, Washington, DC and California, Crowell has worked on significant projects in Florida. He led several marquee projects at the University of Miami’s Coral Gables Campus and also the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.

He is currently leading the South Florida team on assignments in the region for a number Fortune 500 companies.

“There is so much development activity emerging across the state and it’s an exciting time to be at the forefront of broadening Jones Lang LaSalle’s development services expertise,” said Crowell.

“For me, the biggest thrill is securing assignments that allow Jones Lang LaSalle to demonstrate superior service to our clients, contribute to the growth of our business in the region and make a difference to the landscape and lifestyle of our community.”

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ness banking and personal banking.

The new services greatly expand the bank’s outreach to more community members.

According to Gonzalez, CNB’s personalized approach to client service is what differentiates the bank from competitors.

As a result, City National’s best-in-class client experience begins with, and ends with, CNB’s employees as they keep their focus on their clients.

CNB’s friendly and experienced bankers know every client and personalize their every banking experience.

Decisions are made locally by bankers who know you – one of the primary reasons why CNB is widely considered to provide the best-in-class customer service.

“Our bankers are some of the best in the business,” Gonzalez said. “They know the needs of Miami Beach and all of South Florida. We keep our decisions local and personal, remain committed to our core values, and emphasize the backto-basics banking for which City National has always been known.”

Like Miami Beach, CNB knows change is necessary to expand and continue serv-

ing local residents and businesses. The bank has grown to 26 banking centers in Miami-Dade (three in Miami Beach: South Beach, 41st Street and 71st Street), Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, and Orange counties. The bank plans to open another office in South Miami in early 2012. In June, CNB expanded its corporate operations to the 1450 Brickell tower in the heart of Miami’s renowned financial district. Additional expansion is planned in western Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties to complement the current banking network.

Backed by Caja Madrid, one of Spain’s oldest and largest financial institutions, CNB is the bank to which Floridians have turned since 1946. It is the fourth-largest financial institution in the state with more than $3.8 billion in assets, $2.8 billion in deposits and $1.8 billion in loans. CNB prides itself on solid asset quality and superior capitalization, as well as being large enough to provide clients what they want but small enough to

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COMMISSIONER’S CORNER

From the Desk of Vice Mayor Ed Tobin

BY COMMISSIONER ED TOBIN

Throughout the summer we have been working diligently to finalize the budget for 2011/12 to be approved in September.

Below please find some highlights that will give you a better understanding of your tax dollars at work. Once approved, you will be able to find the full approved Budget on our City website, www.miamibeachfl.gov.

I know we can do better and I will be working diligently until final approval to make sure the voices of our residents are heard. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call my office.

Sincerely, Ed • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BUDGET AND FINANCE BUDGET — Through the month of August we are finalizing the budget for fiscal year 2011/12. In the last four years we have cut 246 full time positions and 14 part time positions for a total savings of $47, 074, 258. We have also saved an estimated $15,297, 085 from employee give backs for a grand total of reductions and givebacks in the amount of $62,371,343.

BOND RATING — MIAMI BEACH’S BOND RATING HAS BEEN UPGRADED BY TWO AGENCIES, MOODY’S INVESTOR SERVICE AND STANDARD & POOR’S. Based on Moody’s, the City’s general obligation bonds are now rated Aa2 and special obligation bonds are now Aa3. These results reflect a strong financial position for the City of Miami Beach at a time when other local governments have seen their ratings affected by the ongoing slow economy and the condition of state and federal government finances. Most importantly, higher ratings mean lower costs for the City.

MILLAGE — The adopted millage rate for FY 2011/2012 remains flat showing no increase from last years rate.

*interest *prior year set aside

*miscellaneous

PENSION REFORM — I will continue to focus on Pension Reform

In FY 2010/11, $40,500,000 is derived from tourism, $24.5 was held to offset expenses in the general fund .

Value for Tax Dollars Paid — Average value of homesteaded property (preliminary 2011/12 estimate) $277,201.00

*** All numbers are subject to change with the final p roposed budget and upon final approval by the City Commission in September

PROPERTY TAXES PAID: $1802 TO CITY OF MIAMI BEACH: Police and fire, cleanliness, landscaping and beautification, recreation and cultural arts programming, renewal and replacement funding for our facilities and buildings • $1461 to Miami Dade County (including library) • $2219 School Board • $ 270 other Local Taxes (includes: Children’s Trust, S. FL • Total $5752…

Water Mgmt District & Florida Navigation Dist)

EXPENSES As of July 2011 $247,214,539 preliminary 2011/12

*Property taxes accounted for 47% of general fund revenue generated by City of MB for FY 2010/11 REVENUE As of July, 2011 the preliminary general fund budget 2011-2012 is $247,214,539 We derive $111,397,825 from Property Taxes And $135,81,714 from *other taxes *licenses & permits *intergovernmental *charges for services *fines and forfeits

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An Italian feast by Flora

BY MARTIN MENDIOLA

Mendiola@USGourmet.US The use of Montepulciano in Italian wine names can be somewhat perplexing since it is both a grape variety and the name of a town in the Siena province of Tuscany. We are most familiar with the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano which is not actually made with the grape of the same name, but mostly with the Prugnolo gentile (local name for the Sangiovese grape) and blended with other local varieties such as Canaiolo Nero and Mammolo. The blend doesn’t contain Montepulciano grapes; in fact, even though this is the 2nd most planted red grape in Italy, it is not found in Siena.

On the other hand, the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is made in the Abruzzo region mostly with Montepulciano grapes. This wine is deeply colored with an intense smell of red ripened fruit and a full yet soft fruity flavor. One of its most controversial characteristics is that it feels and stays young even when aged, which does not seem to disturb many as it continues to be one of Italy’s most popular red wines. Part of its popularity is due to its excellent price/value ratio.

We recently found what seemed to be a good example for the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wines at a reasonable price, the Bosco “R” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC vintage 2007 with 10 months in oak

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barrels and 12 months resting in the bottle.

Since we were familiar with the winemakers at Azienda Vinicola Bosco we decided to try it. The enthusiasm exhibited by Leo Alvarez (the distributor’s representative) regarding the wine was contagious and it certainly helped our decision.

Not only was Leo enthusiastic about the wine, but when told that we wanted to create a small Italian feast to accompany the wine he immediately said, “Look no further. We also represent the Flora Foods label. Flora Foods is a company that has been around for over 25 years with some of the best imported Italian products in the market.” He then proceeded to tell us about the vegetables, the bruschetta toppings along with the pastas and their sauces while not forgetting the amaretti cookies and panettones.

His comments created an interesting challenge. Could we create an Italian feast based solely on Flora products? We decided to try. First we found some grilled arti-

chokes which along with some marinated asparagus spears, roasted red peppers, peperoncini and some cerignola, kalamata and Sicilian olives, splashed with some extra virgin olive oil would make a nice vegetable antipasti plate that could be proudly served anywhere in Italy. Along with the vegetables, we agreed on some anchovy fillets and smoked mussels in olive oil to balance out the bruschetta olive topping and the pesto alla Genovese that were served on thinly sliced toasted bread to compensate the vegetable flavors.

The toughest decisions were whether to make pasta, risotto or cous cous and which sauces to incorporate. Since the feast was inspired by the wine, we decided to go with the dishes that most complimented the wine’s best attributes: we agreed on the vermicelli with the tomato basil sauce and the risotto with porcini. We figured that the earthiness of the porcini and the acidity of the tomatoes would be enhanced and tamed by the wine, respectively.

We liked the fennel taralli but were concerned as to how they would blend with the meal, surprisingly having them around throughout the whole meal was a great decision. Not only did they compliment many of the dishes but sometimes even served as palate cleanser.

Our plans were to end with a strong protein dish, but no one found it necessary after everything we had consumed. Those with a sweet tooth could not resist the panettone with butter nor the amaretti cookies that were fresh, crisp and flavorful. Even these sweet treats went well with the Bosco “R” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, which as expected turned out to be a good representative of this wine style.

When reflecting on a spectacular meal, other than the bread, cold cuts, wine and cheeses, all products used for our small Italian feast had the Flora label. Leo Alvarez was right: these products were of excellent quality with flavors reminiscent of the old country. It reminded us of a great meal we once had in a Siena farmhouse overlooking Montepulciano.

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SPOTLIGHT ON...

CHAMBER STAFF – LISA RICCI sion and she was conNative of Boston, vinced to share with her Massachusetts, Lisa was students the benefits and inspired at a young age to accomplishment of learn languages by her learning a second langrandfather, Raffaele, an guage. She worked with Italian musician and great fervor to implemusical composer. She ment innovative teachloved to listen to him ing methods, including entertain not only in technology in the classItalian but also in room. Her diligent Spanish. She knew that research led her to prethis would be a determinpare and present a series ing factor in her future. of web-based learning Proud of her Italian oriactivities in Spanish, gin, she learned Italian Italian, Portuguese, and fluently, and took an French to assist language active role in the foundteachers with implemening of the Dante Alighieri tation of technology as a Society in Cambridge, LISA RICCI key motivating factor Mass. In 1983, she was nominated from the Dante Alighieri Society and facilitation in the learning of a second and her High School, Our Lady of Nazareth language.

In May of 2006, Lisa won a scholarship Academy, the highest honor, which was to be introduced as Debutante in The Ballo to continue her studies in the Spanish lanBeatrice Debutante Cotillion and the pres- guage at the renowned Universidad of entation of the Dante Alighieri Society Alcalá de Henares in Henares, Spain. Upon completion of her coursework “Teaching Award.

Upon entering Emmanuel College in Methods of the Spanish Language,” Lisa Boston, Lisa had plans to study a double moved to Miami Beach with her twin sister, major in Italian and Spanish and to pursue a Maria. Lisa and Maria had always been career in Tourism and Hospitality in the air- fond of the beach as they had a very dear line industry.

She was hired as a aunt that owned a condominium on 41st and Multilingual Port Receptionist at Logan Alton. Spending time with their aunt and a Airport by Massport and The Massachusetts warm sunny climate to boot was the right Department of Travel and Tourism. Here, decision for the sisters.

Before leaving Madrid for Miami Beach, she utilized her language abilities to service the needs of passengers from all interna- one of Lisa’s friends had suggested that she tional airlines in U.S. Customs and seek employment at a Chamber of Immigration. Her hard labor and long hours Commerce, which would complement her were very rewarding and self-satisfying. global background. Lisa recalled this Sister Flavia Caliri, Lisa’s faculty advisor at advice, as she met Anne Schafer, a former Emmanuel College, steered her to study employee at the Miami Beach Visitor’s Education to add to her professional devel- Center. Lisa was impressed with the Miami opment, and share her knowledge of lan- Beach Visitor Center, and applied for a guages with children. Lisa listened to Sister position within the organization. Lisa startFlavia’s advice and graduated from ed as a Receptionist for the Miami Beach Emmanuel with a double major in Spanish Chamber in September 2010, and evolved to become a Member Relations Associate. and Italian with a minor in Education.

Lisa has a way of connecting and attractShortly after graduating, Lisa received her Massachusetts Certification to teach ing new international members to the Miami Italian and Spanish Languages from Beach Chamber of Commerce, by providing Kindergarten to 12th grade. Eager to begin cultural information for these companies working, she interviewed for a entering the business industry of South Spanish/Italian Language teacher position Florida. Since Lisa’s arrival at the Miami at Somerville High School in Somerville, Beach Chamber of Commerce, there has Massachusetts and was offered the position. been an increase in Italian companies joinThis marked the first of eighteen years that ing, which assists in diversifying the she would dedicate to the instruction of Chamber companies as a whole. Lisa will be celebrating her one year anniversary with Spanish, Italian and French.

Teaching languages became Lisa’s pas- the Chamber in the following months.

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The Miami Beach News Celebrates One Year Anniversary The August 24th edition of the Miami Beach News marks its one year anniversary as the newest Community Newspapers publication!

The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and Community Newspapers partnered a year ago to bring pertinent local news to the residents of Miami Beach by highlighting local entrepreneurs, executive spotlighting, special events, conferences and politics.

Distributed bi-weekly the Miami Beach News has been circulated from 41st street and south hitting all of the top locations in South Beach. Our reader base has expanded as we have marketed this newspaper to the

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On behalf of Aaron Perry, Editor and Chairman of the Editorial Board, and the entire Editorial Team, “It’s been a privilege and a pleasure to provide local news to this vibrant community using the Miami Beach News as a forum.”

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Lift Weights to Quit Smoking

BY CHARLOTTE LIBOV

Too often, women believe that breast cancer is the Number One killer of American women. It’s not – lung cancer takes far more women’s lives, and is the Number One killer of women (and men) in the country. Another misconception we also harbor is that, even if we are aware of the toll smoking takes on our lungs, we don’t realize how much it harms our hearts.

As I point out in the talks I give, the truth is that smoking has been a chief cause of heart disease and heart attack in women, and has been since the 1940s, when we went into the factories to aid the war effort, and, while there, because pack-a-day smokers, just like men. learned to smoke like men.

This was very much on my mind this week, when I read of a new research study that underscores the danger tobacco smoke poses to our hearts. The study noted that, not only does cigarette smoking pose a danger to women’s hearts, as it does to men, but it’s actually more harmful to us.

The study, published in The Lancet, found that female cigarette smokers have a higher risk of developing heart disease than do make smokers. It detailed a review done by University of Minnesota researchers, who poured over the cases of 2.4 million people between the years of 1966 and 2010, and found that female smokers had a 25 percent greater risk of coronary heart disease than male smokers.

In addition, their difference in the risk of developing heart disease increased by two percent each year they smoked.

This raises a difficult conundrum.

Although it’s important for women to quit smoking, they are often reluctant to, both

because cigarettes can be even more additive to females than men, and also because women are concerned about gaining weight. Nicotine may be dangerous to our bodies, but it also revs up our metabolism, and helps keep us slender. (Or course, no one wants to be a slender corpse)!

Fortunately, there is some good news in another study making news this month. In that study, researchers found that both female and male smokers who did strength training doubled their likelihood of quitting, and staying off cigarettes.

The researchers at a Providence R.I. clinic tracked the progress of a group of 25 men and women smokers, all of whom received nicotine patches and a counseling session on how to quit smoking. Then, they were divided into two groups. One group worked out with weights, while the other group, which served as the control, watched twice-weekly videos on healthrelated topics. The result? After 12 weeks, 16 percent of the people in the strengthtraining group had quit, compared to eight percent in the control group.

While this was a small study, it’s significant, because any tool that can help men and women quit cigarettes is indeed a victory for health!

For more information on strength training classes at Equinox South Beach, contact Andreas Heuser, Equinox South Beach, 305-673-1172, www.equinox.com Charlotte Libov’s writing on Miami Beach appears frequently in this newspaper, as well as in Ocean Drive Magazine, Florida Travel + Life, Poder and many others. She is also the author of five books, including “The Woman’s Heart Book,” and she speaks both nationally and locally on the topic of preventing heart disease in women. You can reach her at 305-3338844 or char@libov.com.

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Orange Bowl Committee provides community support

BY JEFF ROBERTS

Pesident/Chairman, Orange Bowl Committee

Organizing more than just championship college football bowl games and the highly anticipated Orange Bowl Festival – including its various amateur sports competitions and premier entertainment events such as Orange Drive – the Orange Bowl Committee works year-round to inspire youth, engage the community and enhance the South Florida economy.

This spring, evidence of this work appeared in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties through the committee’s wide-reaching scholarship program that rewards high school scholarathletes that have worked just as hard off-the-field as on it. Complimenting these awards, the committee also provided community service hours to assist local organizations who help our most

important asset, our youth.

At the annual Dade County Public Schools Scholar-Athlete luncheon in May, the Orange Bowl led the way by providing six of Miami-Dade’s brightest athletes with General Chappie James Memorial Scholarship Awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. Honorees included American’s Amalia Hernandez and Coral Gables’ Walter Hoffman (Gold recipients), Hialeah Gardens’ Amanda Lynn Frye and MAST Academy’s David Tyburski (Silver recipients); and Palmetto’s Kristen Cope and Braddock’s Gustavo Chan (Bronze recipients).

In Broward, during the National Football Foundation’s Brian Piccolo Chapter 36th annual Awards Dinner in April, the Orange Bowl Committee served as presenting sponsor and provided four deserving student-athletes with scholarships. All four achieved GPAs in excess of 4.0 and SATs in excess of 1,500, while each logged in excess of 175 community service hours and one even exceeded 500 hours.

Honorees included Dillard’s Wayne Lyons, Coral Glades’ Kevin Greisel, University School’s Isaac Stern and Cardinal Gibbons’ Daniel Ring.

The Sam Budnyk Scholarship is the most prestigious award given to a student-athlete in Palm Beach County and this year the Orange Bowl Committee awarded this honor to Jennifer Tilton of Suncoast Community High School.

Number one in her class and a national AP scholar, Tilton is a four-year member of the Suncoast varsity girls swim team and was named to the Palm Beach Post’s All-County Girls Swim Team this past year. As the Sam Budnyk Scholarship recipient, she will receive a $5,000 scholarship that, if she meets certain grade and other criteria during her college education, will carry over for three additional years, totaling a $20,000 scholarship award.

In addition, the Orange Bowl staff provided hands-on service to the community by spending a day working with the kids at the Northwest Boys & Girls Club in Miami-Dade. During a field

day, staff participated and led activities including kickball, relay races, sack races, a dance contest and tug of war.

Serving and promoting the South Florida community are what the Orange Bowl Committee stands for and throughout the summer the Committee will continue this work through its various youth sports initiatives and volunteer work. We also encourage South Floridians to join us on Sept. 30 when we celebrate the community at our annual Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida Field of Dreams Scholarship Dinner presented by Publix Super Markets.

The Orange Bowl Committee is a 340member, non-profit sports organization that promotes and serves the South Florida community. For information on the OBC’s volunteer Ambassador program or for more information about the Discover Orange Bowl, MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic or other Festival events, call 305-341-4701 or log onto <www.orangebowl.org>.

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Foreign investors desire South Florida... now what?

BY JAY PARKER

During the recent economic downturn, South Florida has enjoyed significant foreign investment in real estate from countries including Venezuela, Italy, France, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and Russia, to name a few. Foreign investment in South Florida is driven by various factors including the weakness of the U.S. Dollar, depressed real estate values, the international environment growing in our market and lest but not least the fact that South Florida remains one of the leading vacation destinations in the World. The impact of foreign investment in South Florida is not only reaped by real estate professionals, but presents opportunity for all elements of our economy, as well as bringing business ideas which can evolve to become part of our commerce. However, investing or doing business in the U.S. presents unique concerns for foreigners. Clear Title Group, one of Miami Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most established residential Title Insurance Companies, in affiliation with Beloff Parker, Attorneys at Law, provides residential and commercial closing services and Legal Services to domestic and international clients whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs range from basic to complicated corporate strategies.

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A successful investment in real estate in Florida will call upon knowledge of numerous legal issues in many areas of U.S. law including: tax, immigration, real estate, litigation, estate planning and asset protection.

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There are numerous strategies which if properly established can mitigate estate tax, provide Asset Protection in a market notorious for litigation, anonymity and allow for foreign investors to start their US Investments in the right direction. In addition to our goal of providing you with a familiarity of these issues and their solutions, as it is our mutual goal to continue to draw investment and create commerce from abroad, we will address the manner in which we suggest you introduce these concepts to your clients. Experience has shown that failure to understand the differentials of foreign investment, or a callas introduction of said matters to your clients, can result in loss of opportunity for all. Education, solutions, and sensitivity to the nature of each transaction will ensure that the appropriate solution is sought and the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs addressed.

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Celebrating Beach Gastronomy

BY STEVEN ADKINS

VCA, Board Member The Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority prides itself on being an innovative and creative funding force behind some of the most successful annual events occurring anywhere on the planet. From South Beach Food & Wine to Art Basel to Winter Music Conference, Miami Beach plays host to world with countless programs funded by MBVCA. A major tenant of our organization is that programs we fund benefit the greater good of the community. One of the great brainchild’s of former VCA Board Chair Steven Haas is our Miami Spice Program which, strives to meet the gastronomical needs of our ever growing population, at an affordable price.

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau has championed the program since the beginning to the benefit of participating restaurants and their patrons.

For the past 10 years, south Florida residents and our visiting guests have been digging into the culinary creations of our area’s finest chefs…at very reasonable prices. Created during a time when our summers were void of large promotional activity and, after the travel downturn following 9/11, Steve Haas wanted to create an incentive for people to once again ‘Dine-Out.” As most everyone remembers, the restaurant trade was one of the hardest hit during the year that followed 9/11. Miami Spice was created to provide a reason for diners to re-acquaint themselves with the fine dining experience, at a price that did not break the bank. The popularity of Spice is so great that, what was once envisioned as a one month promotion extends through the end of September!

Though a Miami-Dade County wide program, some of the best restaurants can be found on Miami Beach. In reviewing the following list of participating beach restaurants, you can find several opportunities to dine at places you might not otherwise afford.

The list is impactful (D for dinner; L for lunch): 660 at The Angler’s (D), 920 Grill (D), 1500° at Eden Roc (D), A Fish Called Avalon (D), Ago Restaurant (L,D), Asia de Cuba at Mondrian (L,D), Baires Grill Resto (L,D), Bistro One LR (D), Blade at Fontainebleau Miami Beach (D), BLT Steak at The Betsy (L,D), Blue Door Fish at Delano (L,D), Blue Sea at Delano (D), Bond Street Lounge (D), Cabana (D), Canyon Ranch Grill (L,D), Catch 10 Seafood Bistro (L,D), Cecconi’s (L), China Grill Miami Beach (L,D), De Rodriguez Cuba (D), Deco Grill (L,D),

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The Dining Room (D), Eden South Beach (D), Essensia Restaurant & Lounge (L,D), Fogo de Chão Churrascaria (D), The Forge Restaurant & Wine Bar (D), Gotham Steak at Fontainebleau Miami Beach (D), Hakkasan at Fontainebleau Miami Beach (L,D), Kane Steakhouse (D), Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi (D), La Marea at The Tides South Beach (L,D), Meat Market (D), Morton’s The Steakhouse, Miami Beach (D), Mr. Chow (D), OLA Restaurant (D), Pelican Cafe (L,D), Quattro Gastronomia Italiana (L,D), Quinn’s South Beach (D), Red, The Steakhouse (D), The Restaurant at The National (D), The Restaurant at The Setai (D), Rosa Mexicano (L,D), The Royal at The Raleigh Hotel (L,D), Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante (L,D), Scarpetta at Fontainebleau Miami Beach (D), Shula’s Steak House at The Alexander Hotel (L,D), Smith & Wollensky (D), STK (D), SUSHISAMBA dromo (D), Sushi SoBe (D), Symcha’s (D), Tantra Restaurant & Lounge (D), Texas de Brazil (D), Tudor House (L,D), Vita Restaurant & Lounge (D), West Avenue Cafe (L,D) and. Yuca (L,D)..quite a remarkable list of gastronomical delights.

So, take this once-a-year opportunity to share a wonderful dining experience with friends and family at a restaurant you may otherwise feel to be too expensive for your budget. And remember, your stomach and your wallet will thank you.

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Women’s ‘Hour of Power’ at Morton’s The Steakhouse On August 4th, dozens of women gathered at Morton’s The Steakhouse to celebrate the first of many “Women’s Hour of Power”. This exciting business card exchange was created by the Women’s Business Council for members to network while enjoying a fixe priced Happy Hour menu. The Council selected Morton’s as their first venue as the steakhouse offers an extensive list of specially priced bar bites, select beers and cocktails. As a result, it’s comes at no surprise why members poured in as quickly as they did. As attendees casually rotated tables to greet one another, a number of guests enjoying drinks at Morton’s Bar 12.21 grew curious to learn more about the “Women’s Hour of Power”.

As a result, these guests signed up to network on the spot. As Jazz music echoed in the background, guests enjoyed fine drinks and munched on a number of bar bites including Mini Prime Cheeseburgers and Crab Cakes BLT’s.

The idea of the “Women’s Hour of Power” was created by the Women’s Business Council aiming for members to increase their network of contacts thus helping in creating and expanding business opportunities. Evelyn Carrillo, Sales Manager to Lucky Strike stated that the “Women’s Hour of Power can definitely be marked as a successful event. While net-

Susana and Wendy Unger

working [we] (accompanied by Cindi George, another Sales Manger to Lucky Strike) ended up meeting a contact there that is interested in having an event at Lucky Strike Lanes; so, it was definitely a profitable experience”. It is without a doubt that this group of business savvy women in attendance shared a similar notion as Carrillo. Within the first hour, the majority of them had already exchanged and collected a handful of business cards.

The ambiance and the vibes portrayed that night was exactly what the Council had hoped for when meticulously planning the event. It was imperative for the Council to create a comfortable environment where members would have an opportunity to exchange business and leadership advice.

Chris Holmes and Diana Luna of Miami Advertising Company stated “We loved the great bites, the energy, and the vibes at Morton’s for the Women’s Hour of Power.

There’s a significant aura developing in the Women’s Business Council of the Miami Beach Chamber. These women are taking over!” Wendy Unger, Membership Services Manager of the Chamber also expressed that “[We] had a great networker at Morton’s.

Women who had never been to any of our Council events before joined and met with seasoned members; it was a powerful networking opportunity for all”.

As Happy Hour came to an end, one lucky attendee won the door prize. Upon arrival, all members had submitted their business cards in hopes of winning. This lucky attendee was none another than Shaneil Sibblies, Catering Director to Bill Hansen Catering who won a gift certificate for dinner at Morton’s. “This is so great”, she said. “I live in this building – just upstairs! I’m definitely having dinner here this weekend!”

For information of the Women Business Council of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, contact Susana Peñaranda, liaison to the council at (305) 674-1300 or at susana@miamibeachchamber.com.

Meredith Beall, Nation Planning Corp and Margo Mena, Primecard

Cindy Lieber, AV Med Health Plans, Dr. Jodi Stoner, Business Etiquette Biz, Alina Nunez, Healing with Angels, Maria Paulsen, Gibraltar Private Bank and Trust

Suszanne Brodie Kaiser, real estate broker and massage therapist with Wendy Unger

Jeanne Westphal, Kim Huber, Matrix Advertising, Karen S. Mat luck, ICS Realty, Inc. Ceci, Karen Matlack, Alina Nunez, Todd Goodwin, board-certified hypnotherapist

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‘Doing Business with Brazil’ Breakfast at Acqualina Resort & Spa

Susan Wesselhoft, Mirielle Enlow, DeAnne Graham and Michael Kaplan

Guests at ‘Doing Business with Brazil’ event

Michael S. Goldberg, Pillar Board Chairman, James Anderson and guest

John Rosser, Chris Vanning and Amanda Masarjian

Invitation to Doing Business with Brazil

Joan Dengler, Ana Moré and Robin Katz

Michael S. Goldberg, Pillar Board Chairman, and Kobi Karp with Guest at Doing Business with Brazil Breakfast

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‘Doing Business with Brazil’ Breakfast at Acqualina Resort & Spa

Panelists: Glaucia Hartman, International Business Consultant; Gaston Rodriguez, Regional ManagerTAM Airlines; Luciana Reynolds, Trade Representative of Brazil and Bill Anderson, Research Director- GMCVB

Guest at the Acqualina Resort and Spa for the Doing Business with Brazil Breakfast event

Victor Bao and Elsa Urquiza

Panelist Gaston Rodriguez and Ceci Velasco (right), COO of the Miami Beach Chamber and guest

Sase Gjorsovski, Resort Manager, Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach

Kobi Karp, Sponsor

DeAnne Graham and panelist Glaucia Hartman

Moderator: Anne Freedman, Speak Andrea Ferguson with panelist Bill Out Inc. Anderson, GMCVB

Panelist Gaston Rodriguez

Guests at “Doing Business in Brazil” event

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World Erotic Art Draws Acclaim at Miami Beach Chamber Networking Event

BY CHARLOTTE LIBOV

Members of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce turned out en masse for the Chamber Networker on Aug. 16, and no surprise; the event was held in a most unique place: the World Erotic Art Museum on South Beach.

“We’ve been open nearly six years. It took you long enough to get here, but I am delighted that you finally did,” joked Naomi Wilzig, the museum’s owner, who is also an erotic art expert and author. She delighted in showing Chamber members some of the treasures from her vast holdings, which is the world’s largest privately owned erotic art collection on public display.

Although most of the members were happy to mix in the main gallery, many others took the occasion to wander through the museum’s 20 rooms, which are filled with erotic art gathered from around the world and ranging in time from the PreColombian era up to the present.

Wilzig established the museum, which is known also as WEAM, almost six years ago, and it has garnered worldwide acclaim, as well as being dubbed “One of America’s best little-known museums.”

Indeed, while some Chamber members had been to the museum before, many had not, which is why Chamber COO Ceci Velasco proposed holding the networking event there. “I used the slogan, ‘C’mon, admit it, you’ve always been curious,’ to promote the event and it obviously worked.

I’m jumping up and down with delight,” said Velasco, a supporter of the museum since the day it opened. “This is part of South Beach. How can you not come to South Beach and the WEAM,” she added.

Chamber President and CEO Jerry Libbin was among the newcomers to the

Ana Cecilia Velasco and Pietro Tondini –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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museum. He said he had always been curious, but had never ventured in the door. “I haven’t been here before. This is an amazing collection, and it’s very tastefully done,” said Libbin, adding, “Dr. Naomi gave me a tour.” He was referring to the honorary degree that he just learned Wilzig is being given, a Honoris Causa Doctor of Arts from The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality.

Other first timers included Chantal Callen Gloor, Editorial Operations Manager of the Miami Beach News. “This is my first time really looking at the artwork here, and it’s very interesting. I’m delighted we were able to have the event here. It’s opened up a different perspective for me,” she said.

Paulina Casada and David New were on hand representing Ability Explosion, a weeklong celebration in October that will focus on the abilities of disabled people. Of the museum, Casada exclaimed, “I’ve been

to every club around here, so I can’t believe I’ve never been here. It’s great!”

Janinha Piazzetta, of H3, an organization for breast cancer education, agreed. “I am in love with this place I can’t wait to walk around and see everything.”

And Bobby Paris, of IZoom Technologies, who is currently building a smart phone app that will list the best attractions in Miami and South Florida, said he would be sure to include the museum in his list. “I absolutely love it. We are all human beings, and so we all had to come from somewhere. Maybe to some people, the art is extreme, but the museum is done very tastefully, and it’s a great venue where people can come and enjoy it openly, as art,” he noted.

Chamber Marketing Director Valerie Rasken was also a newcomer. “This is fantastic. It’s a little-known secret. Not a lot of people know this is here, but they should come and experience it,” she said. Tod Roy, president of Celebrity International, echoed her viewpoint. Of Wilzig, he said, “She’s done a great job. This is a gorgeous museum. It’s a gem.”

But not everyone was a newcomer.

Adam Sendzischew, a personal financial advisor who grew up on Miami Beach, said he had often visited. “This place is very cool. There’s a lot of great art here, and a lot is done by artists you wouldn’t expect, like Chagall, Dali and Picasso.” He added “It’s amazing to think that we have it right on Miami Beach,” he added, but he noted that, because of the museum’s location, which is on Washington Avenue, known for its clubs, it’s easily missed. “You can walk right past it, which would be a shame, because they do a really nice job here.”

Dona Zemo, director of the Chamber’s Visitor’s Center, is also a longtime museum fan. “This is one of the most unique places in the world. Naomi is an amazing woman. She has a great eye for art, and I see this as art,” she said.

She also noted that she has visited the museum since it opened, and, she added, “I am astounded at how much Naomi has added. The longer I know Naomi, the more she amazes me,” Zemo added.

The event’s sponsors included Thierry’s Catering of Miami, which provided a wide selection of hors d’oeuvres, included filet mignon, caviar on tostones, and tiny watermelon rolls filled with goat cheese and drizzled with balsamic caviar. Chamber members also enjoyed a wine tasting sponsored by Schnebly Redland’s Winery. On hand to pour the wine was winery manager Manny Gonzalez, who poured varieties made from “coconuts, avocados, and lychees, but never grapes,” he said. He also invited the chamber members out to the winery in Homestead, especially on Friday nights, when they feature live music for dancing. Other sponsors of the Chamber Networker included Jeff Greene, owner and manager of 84 West Studios, who served as the DJ for the event inspiring attendees to dance into the evening.

Before the event ended, Wilzig made certain to invite the Chamber back to two very special upcoming museum events. On October 16, she noted, WEAM will celebrate its sixth anniversary, so Wilzig is throwing a party, which will also take note of her new doctorate degree. And, on Nov. 29, she noted, “We’re going highbrow for Art Basel,” with the unveiling of a collection of 20 erotic art engravings done by none other than Rembrandt. “They’ve never been show in one place before, but we’ve managed to gather them all up,” she said.

For his part, Libbin said he would be sure not to miss the events, particularly the Oct. 16th party featuring the awarding of Wilzig’s doctorate. “Just think” he noted, “We’ve got our very own Dr. Ruth.”

Story written by Charlotte Libov with photographs by Henry Perez. Together, Libov and Perez run “SoBe Fabulous,” a full-serving writing and photography company that specializes in corporate events, parties, and more. Contact Miami Beach Chamber members Libov at (305) 333-8844 or char@libov.com and Perez at 305-872-5953 or henry1dj@bellsouth.net for all your writing and photography needs.

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Nautilus Middle School student Osky Serbin helps raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer through Band of Parents organization Band of Parents is a nonprofit 501C organization who supports parents of children fitting this terrible disease.

Osky Serbin is an enterprising 13 year old who is working hard to help a young boy with Neroblastomia a childhood cancer.

Osky who’s parents Deborah and William Serbin are Pillar Members at the Miami Beach chamber felt a bond with a family friend and wanted to do something to help bring awareness for this disease.

Neuroblastoma is a malignant (cancerous) tumor in which develops from nerve tissues and affects infants and children. Neuroblasts are immature nerve cells found in unborn babies. Normal Neuroblasts mature into nerve cells or adrenal medulla cells. Neuroblastoma forms when Neuroblasts do not mature properly. Currently, Neuroblastoma affects approximately 650 children annually in the United States. There is currently no known cure. Help us research to find a cure.

Each child during their Bar Mitzvah year works on a Mitzvah project as a way to teach them to give back to others. Osky felt

this would be a great way to show support for a family friend who has been through a lot in his short life, Mr. Serbin said.

Osky felt strongly about this cause after spending time with Justin at a celebration earlier in the year. Osky could not believe the amazing attitude Justin has and zest for life is apparent. .

Osky is hosting an event Play for a Day, August 28th at Boomers in Dania Beach. We welcome you to attend and can purchase advanced tickets using promo code: “oskys2011”. Here’s the link: http://webhost.corecashless.com/boomers/dania/sales/# Osky has negotiated a discount rate with Boomers! for everyone to receive an unlimited pass for $27.00 which is a $13.00 discounted off regular price. Boomers is great fun as they have Mini Golf, Games, Go Karts and More. Net proceeds will be donated on my behalf directly to the Band of Parents organization.

Please share this page and help spread the word. Also, donations are accepted and welcomed through Osky’s Fundraiser page.

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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 ...

WHERE: Miami Beach Center for the Environment 210 Second Street and Collins Court (alley between Washington & Collins Ave.) Miami Beach, Fl 33139 TIME: · GENERAL RECYCLABLES = SINGLE STREAM (glass, plastic, metal, paper, etc): 24 HOURS A DAY · ELECTRONICS, BATTERIES, CFLs: from 10 am to 5 pm, but call first to make arrangements.

ABOUT ECOMB: ECOMB, a 501 (c) (3) founded in 1994, is dedicated to the promotion of environmental sustainability and the preservation of our community’s ecology.

ECOMB’s Executive Director Luiz Rodrigues · Phone: 305-534-3825 · luiz@ecomb.org ECOMB’s Board of Trustees President Jeffrey Forster · jeff@ecomb.org Educating People. Engaging our Community. Effecting Environmental Change.

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Southeast’s Largest Home Show opens Labor Day Weekend The Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show, which returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center Labor Day weekend, creates a uniquely convenient venue to look for home improvements. In a fun, one-stop shop setting, homeowners can gather ideas for inspiration, comparison shop, talk directly with the experts and buy at special show pricing. The show opens Friday, September 2 and continues through Tuesday evening, September 6.

“There is much to be gained by home remodeling,” said Sharon Berube, spokesperson for Home Show Management, show producers. “Increased functionality, better energy efficiency, added space, and the simple enjoyment of an updated décor are just a few reasons. In the long run, improvements will add value to the home, while in the short run there is real gratification in coming home to a place you enjoy.”

Showcasing thousands of decorating ideas and home improvement products and services, the Home Design & Remodeling Show creates an international marketplace unique to the South Florida lifestyle. Trends indicate that comfort and timelessness are central themes to home improvement projects in 2011. Professional members of the interior design community, who will be at the show to

Young chefs learn healthy eating tips in the SUPER FOODS FOR SUPER KIDS cooking demos.

Delicious samples and healthful receipes will be featured in cooking demos throughout the weekend, by a variety of guest chefs

demonstrate how to get maximum impact in minimum space with their originally designed room vignettes, will be available to offer advice and talk with attendees about the role of interior design in space and environment planning. Experts in all fields of home improvement, remodeling and landscaping will also be onsite to speak individually with attendees about home improvement plans.

New features to this year’s show include:

Experts in all facets of home improvement and design will be available to offer individualized advice on remodeling and interior update projects.

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Many artists in the music industry do charities and community service projects to give back to the cities that raised them or help those who are in need anywhere in the world, but they often go unrecognized.

Hip Hop artist Fat Joe, born and raised in Bronx New York, calls Hip Hop “civic duty to uplift the community through education.” This summer he brought a charity to schools in Miami where he auctioned off his enormous sneaker collection and used the money to buy computers and supplies for underprivileged schools.

Many artists create foundations to raise money for a worthwhile cause or donate money to other charitable groups such as the female R&B artist, Alicia Keyes who built a full 12 year school in Africa, and South Florida rapper, William Roberts aka Rick Ross who founded “Rick Ross Charities” in 2006 in order to build reenrollment programs and stay in school initiatives for the children who see constant obstacles in life that prevent them from reaching their full potential. Miami, Florida’s graduation rate is 48 percent, and since 2007 it has dropped lower every year.

His positive input in society honored him with his own day, “Rick Ross Day,” on August 4th 2010 by North Miami mayor, Andre Pierre.

The Chicago emcee by the name of Lupe Fiasco who is considered “the most enlightened rapper,” by Rolling Stone magazine has announced that starting August 15th until the end of the month he will work in conjunction with the New Birth Christian Center and the West Englewood Methodist Church to host community feedings for homeless and needy people at two different locations with the goal to feed at least 100 people a day. The church teamed up with Lupe in order to promote their block by block initiative to promote positivity in the community but the Lupe Fiasco Foundation has already been helping inner city Chicago youth by providing

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Positivity through music can be seen everywhere you look and listen but negative bias and reputations usually make the charitable acts of hip hop artists and musicians go unrecognized, even though they are so very much making a difference in the community. Perhaps they should give more, or perhaps they should get more support and aide from the governments and organizations that publicize the negative things. Either way, the impact that musicians have on the charitable side of society has mostly been very positive and should be recognized as good deeds by everyone in the communities.

Sebastian Ferrero is a 17 year old self made unsigned hip-hop artist based in Plantation, FL. He has written over 60 songs and currently has four albums pending release. You can reach Sebastian at 954476-5761 or Sebastianferrero71@yahoo.com

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I am determined to put the brakes on this costly crime. PIP fraud drives up auto insurance premiums, forcing Floridians to pay more in tight budget times, or worse, leaving more Florida drivers with no choice but to go uninsured, putting us all at greater financial risk when we get behind the wheel.

Anyone with information regarding suspected insurance fraud is asked to call 1800-378-0445. Individuals who provide tips can remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward of up to $25,000 for information that directly leads to an arrest and conviction in an insurance fraud scheme. To date, my department has awarded almost $250,000 to approximately 40 citizens as part of its Anti-Fraud Reward Program.

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“CAUTION: CHILDREN LISTEN”

BY KAREN ARONOWITZ, President, United Teachers of Dade

There’s a picture from my childhood that captures six of us in a mock wedding ceremony that my mom created to entertain us one afternoon. She had gotten some netting and sewed it onto a headband to serve as a veil. One of my slips loaded with tulle became the wedding gown. My brother was collared into the groom’s role, sporting a tie of my father’s, a loud, wide tie that I cannot ever recollect my father wearing. It was bright green with parrots on it.

Even in a black and white photo, that tie still screams out its tropical colors.

We ranged in age from three to ten, a gang of neighborhood kids who had the run of the block, entering unlocked back doors for snacks and bathroom breaks. We drank water from the hose.

As I look at that picture, I see the adults these children have become: a civil rights lawyer, a pharmacist, a hair dresser, now deceased. A nail technician. A teacher. One sings karaoke at night, and was a mean trumpet player back in the day. She works at a chiropractor’s office. And their children (now adults): another lawyer, like his dad. A teacher.

A bartender. An EMT. A drug addict, lost to us now, her mother

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The faces of children call to me as another school year begins.

I listen as our nation talks about children. I hear children described as the workforce. I hear children spoken about as competitors in a rigged game that they cannot win. I hear children described as winners and losers based on their test scores, even little children whose fingers are just learning to wrap themselves around a pencil. I hear teenagers who arrive in our schools speaking other tongues, having witnessed mayhem we hope never to see, being called lazy and unproductive.

We, as a nation, must change our dialogue. We cannot speak of children thus, and we cannot fail to fund our public schools, leaving them without resources, leaving children behind, while a few “escape” to charters. If we believe in children, our public schools must have the support of businesses and communities. They must receive equitable funding from philanthropies and foundations.

They must receive state dollars for roofs and painting, for smartboards and laptops, just as the state allocates for charters.

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Red Cross offers tips to keep athletes safe in extreme heat

BY CHRYSTIAN TEJEDOR

In the wake of recent student athlete deaths due to excessive heat, the American Red Cross recommends team officials, coaches and parents take steps to help ensure the safety of their players during extreme heat.

“Keeping athletes safe is crucial,” said Linda Olson, director of Health and Safety Services for the American Red Cross in South Florida. “Make sure athletes stay hydrated. Have everyone drink plenty of fluids like water or sports drinks with electrolytes before, during and after activities.

Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.”

During the hot weather, team practices should be scheduled for early in the day and later in the evening to avoid exposing players to the hottest times of the day.

Other steps teams, schools and parents should take to protect their athletes include: • Allow athletes to get acclimated to the heat by reducing the intensity of practice until they are more accustomed to it.

• Make frequent, longer breaks a regular part of practice. About every 20 minutes stop for fluids and try to keep the athletes in the shade if possible.

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ment-like football pads-athletes wear in • Get the person to a cooler place and extremely hot, humid weather. have him or her rest in a comfortable posi• Dress athletes, when appropriate, in tion. Stretching, massaging and icing the net-type jerseys or lightweight, light-col- affected muscle may help. ored, cotton T-shirts and shorts.

• Give a half glass of cool water or a • Know the signs of sports drink with elecheat-related emergencies trolytes every 15 minutes.

Heat exhaustion is caused by and monitor athletes Do not give liquids with a combination of closely. alcohol or caffeine in e x e rc i s e i n d u c e d h e a t a n d “Knowing the signs of them, as they can make heat-related emergencies conditions worse. f l u i d a n d e l e c t ro l y t e l o s s and how to help someone Heat exhaustion is f ro m s w e a t i n g . S i g n s o f h e a t who is suffering from the caused by a combination exhaustion include cool, heat is vital,” Olson of exercise induced heat stressed. “Coaches and and fluid and electrolyte moist, pale or parents need to be vigilant loss from sweating. Signs flushed skin; heavy in watching for signs of of heat exhaustion heat-related emergencies. include cool, moist, pale sweating; headache; Athletes should inform or flushed skin; heavy nausea; dizziness; their coaches, teachers or sweating; headache; nauweakness, and exhaustion. parents if they are not sea; dizziness; weakness, feeling well.” and exhaustion.

Heat cramps are muscular pains and To help someone with these symptoms: spasms that usually occur in the legs or • Move the person to a cooler place. abdomen caused by exposure to high heat Remove or loosen tight clothing. Spray him and humidity and loss of fluids and elec- or her with water or apply cool, wet cloths trolytes. Heat cramps often are an early or towels to the skin. Fan the person. If the sign that the body is having trouble with the person is conscious, give small amounts of heat. If someone is experiencing heat cool water cool water or a sports drink with cramps: electrolytes to drink. Make sure the person

drinks slowly. Watch for changes in his or her condition.

• If the person refuses water, vomits or begins to lose consciousness, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.

Heat stroke (also known as sunstroke) is a life-threatening condition in which a person’s temperature control system stops working and the body is unable to cool itself.

Signs of heat stroke include those of heat exhaustion and hot, red skin which may be dry or moist; change or loss of consciousness; seizures; vomiting, and high body temperature.

Heat stroke is life threatening. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately.

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Learn how to prevent and respond to heat-related and other emergencies by taking a First Aid/CPR/AED course. Call 1877-272-7337 or visit online at <www.redcross.org/takeaclass to register>.

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Jeep Wrangler lineup adds new Mojave SE model Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS Look out, Jeep fans, here comes another special-edition Wrangler for you to lust after — the new 2011 Mojave Special Edition. It’s the fourth Wrangler SE model Jeep has introduced in the past two years.

This new Jeep is named for the rugged western desert Mojave Trail and has a unique desert theme inside and out, along with an aggressive wheel and tire package that lets it tackle the toughest terrain. It’s available in Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited models and began arriving in Jeep showrooms earlier this summer.

Based on the Wrangler Sport model, the Mojave’s desert theme conveys off-road fun.

Exterior features include a body-color hardtop and fender flares, Mojave and lizard decals on the hood and rear, and the Sahara model’s side steps. Mojave has the Wrangler Rubicon tire-and-wheel package, with mineral gray 17-inch wheels with 32-inch tires. A black fuel-filler door and taillight guards fin-

ish off the exterior decor.

Inside, Mojave’s seats are dark saddle leather with a lizard logo embossed on the front seats. Unique driftwood surrounds the vents, front-passenger grab handle, steeringwheel spokes and door-handle inserts. Mopar tread pattern slush mats and overhead grab handles complete the Mojave package. It’s available in Sahara Tan, Bright White and Black.

The Wrangler is offered in three models — Sport, Sahara and Rubicon — all with solid axles, removable doors, exposed hinges, a fold-down windshield plus removable and convertible tops. Both Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited have room for five adults, and the Wrangler Unlimited claims to be the only four-door convertible on the market today.

All Jeep Wrangler models are powered by a 3.8-liter V-6 engine producing 202 hp and 237 pounds-feet of torque, mated to a standard six-speed manual gearbox or an available four-speed automatic transmission.

Jeep continues to refine the Wrangler formula by combining capability with an all-new interior that has rich styling, upgraded touch surfaces, comfort and versatility. New interior highlights include a redesigned instrument panel and new storage areas with improved

Jeep Wrangler has removable doors, a fold-down windshield plus removable and convertible tops

ergonomics and upgraded materials.

There’s a new lockable console and upgraded door armrest areas, while a redesigned center stack is easier to reach and operate. Heated power mirrors are available, and both drivers and passengers have better visibility through larger rear windows.

New steering-wheel controls let the driver operate the radio, cruise control, handsfree phone and other vehicle functions while keeping hands on the wheel. A new USB interface connects to storage devices for use with the vehicle’s Media Center, including

streaming Bluetooth audio. Twelve-volt accessory outlets have been added and a new 110-volt outlet is available to provide power similar to AC outlets in the home.

Base price on the Jeep Wrangler Mojave option is $29,195, excluding $750 destination charge.

Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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