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St. Richard Catholic Church renovations a team effort BY GARY ALAN RUSE t. Richard Catholic Church in Palmetto Bay recently completed an extensive renovation of its buildings despite current economic difficulties, thanks in large part to the team effort of its parishioners. The church had sustained damage during Hurricane Wilma in 2005. Insurance covered much of the cost, but more was needed to make long overdue repairs and improvements in the church building, parish center and grounds. Rising to meet those needs, the St. Richard Parish Council organized a development campaign that went beyond simply raising money and created a spirit of newness and rebirth. “The response of parishioners was overwhelmingly positive,” said Michael Derrick, musical director of St. Richard. “Donations to the pledge drive met and even surpassed their goals. People with
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Fifth village park to open May 15 BY BILL KRESS nvision relaxing with your family in a park gazebo surrounded by friends and neighbors, as a warm evening breeze whispers over the mangroves, or sitting on a sea of soft green grass before a majestic amphitheater, alive with the spirit of youthful song. This dream becomes a reality on May 15 as the Village of Palmetto Bay celebrates the grand opening of Ludovici Park, an environmentally themed park located at the site of the new Palmetto Bay Branch Library and Community Room at 17641 Old Cutler Rd. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Named after long-time residents and proprietors of Palmetto Bay-
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he Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida Inc. presented 18 local Girl Scouts with the highest girl-earned achievement in Girl Scouting — the Gold Award. The award ceremony took place on May 3 at Barbara Goleman High School, 14100 NW 89 Ave. Some 90 Girl Scouts also were recognized for earning the second highest honor in Girl Scouting — the Silver Award. The Gold Award recognizes a girl’s personal journey through leadership skills, career exploration, selfimprovement, and service. Prior to beginning a Gold Award project, a girl must earn four Interest Project Patches, Leadership Award, Career Award and Four B’s Challenge: Become, Belong, Believe and Build.
based Ludovici & Ludovici Attorneys at Law, Ludovici Park is the village’s fifth municipal park to open since incorporation in 2002. It also is Palmetto Bay’s first municipal building to be built from the ground up. The gala event will include a ribbon cutting, live entertainment and appetizers provided by local students, and tours of the village’s new 2,000-squarefoot Community Room overlooking Ludovici Park and Biscayne Bay. “The grand opening of Ludovici Park culminates years of work — and anticipation — among the many dedicated residents and other individuals involved with this major capital project,” said Palmetto Bay Mayor Eugene Flinn. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– See
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expertise in contracting, design, and engineering volunteered their expertise to help in planning and managing the renovation project. The result was a total parish effort which brought people together to effect a major improvement in their place of worship.” To the delight of parishioners, the church and the parish center have been freshly painted and have new roofs. Faded and worn carpet that had been installed in the church after Hurricane Andrew was replaced with bright new ceramic tile. Additional improvements include new air conditioning units, ambient lighting for the sanctuary, refurbished pews and kneelers, a newly painted parking lot and new landscaping. But perhaps most noticeably, bells are chiming once again, with the replacement of the digital bell system. This has been an especially meaningful addition at the church. “Enjoying a long and honored tradition in the church, bells came into use in ancient times, for the purpose of summoning the faithful to religious services,” Derrick said. “Over the centuries, they have come to be regarded as an essential part of the equipment of every church. They ring the hours as a means of sanctifying the day, reminding
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the parish community of the importance of faith and prayer in daily life. Bells peal forth joyfully to celebrate marriage and toll mournfully to honor the dead. They also ring the Angelus, a prayer that is prayed morning, noon and evening.” Father Stephen Hilley, pastor at St. Richard, further explained the meaning of the chimes. “The bells help us in the worship of God by calling us to prayer,” Father Hilley said. “They are an outward sign of our faith, our hope, and our love of God. This project is the culmination of years of hoping for St. Richard. I am so pleased that things have come together in this way. It is an accomplishment that everyone in our community can be proud of. We are looking to a time of continued growth and renewal at St. Richard.” Father Hilley said that each year the parish family at St. Richard is coming closer together, thanks to the spiritual and community life of the parish. Celebrating the spirit of growth and renewal the project symbolized, the people of St. Richard Catholic Church recently conducted their annual Sunrise Mass for Easter Sunday morning at the Deering Estate, where a crowd of about 850 people gathered to hear the message of new life at St. Richard as the sun rose spectacularly over the waters of Biscayne Bay.
PARK, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– “Now, the ‘Village of Parks’ has yet another jewel in its crown, a premiere neighborhood park where residents may enjoy walking among natural surroundings, relaxing and enjoying performances at the new amphitheater, or simply kicking back to read a book.” The grand opening event will feature official remarks and a ribbon cutting by Mayor Flinn and the village council, Ludovici family members, and other local dignitaries. Festivities will include performances by the following student ensembles: Robert Morgan Jazz Band, Counting Days Band of Christ Fellowship Church, Southwood Middle School Orchestra Quintet and Coral Reef High School’s “Divine Voices.” During the event, Palmer Trinity School will host a student art exhibit. Additionally, assorted hors d’oeuvres, prepared by the Culinary School of the Robert Morgan Educational Center, will be served. A separate grand opening for the new
5,000-square-foot library will take place later this summer when the new facility is fully furnished and stocked. The Palmetto Bay Branch Library and Community Center at Ludovici Park was conceived in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Public Library System. The joint venture arose from the need to establish a community library to serve residents of Palmetto Bay. The new second-story Community Room offers meeting space overlooking a preserved mangrove area and the beautiful Biscayne Bay waters beyond. Additionally, the first-story amphitheater provides space for special performances and serves as an additional outdoor area for lectures, workshops, and children’s activities. The Village of Palmetto Bay contracted the services of Wolfberg-Alvarez and Partners, a renowned architectural firm, to design the one-of-a-kind library building and public space. Additionally, the firm of A2 Group Inc. provided Construction Management Services.
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At last — villagers can say ‘bye bye’ to mitigation Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR
AROUND TOWN Well, it’s been in the making for years, but finally a “mail-in” Special Election takes place June 25, asking residents to allow the Village to remove a section of its Charter regarding the Municipal Service Trust Fund payments. If the voters approve, $1.7 in annual “mitigation” payments to the county will cease once and for all, according to Bill Kress, Village Public Information Officer. Needless to say, folks will want to vote “Yes” on this one. It’s a no-brainer. Look for election info to be mailed to your home in early June. At the May 4 regular village council meeting, among the things voted through were plans to install some of those “red light cameras” in Palmetto Bay wherever needed. The idea is to capture images of folks running red lights, which is a dangerous thing, and fine them. A lot of this is done by commuters who are speeding through the village on their way to or from work in other communities, but we bet some of the ones caught will turn out to be Palmetto Bay residents themselves, so get ready to “smile.” If you missed it, efforts to get banks to shoulder a greater share of condominium and homeowner association fees on foreclosed homes through tighter legislation went down the tubes
in Tallahassee. Local association boards will continue to pay higher annual assessments to make up for their exneighbors or cutbacks in community services. Rep. Julio Robaina told Kendall Federation of Homeowners Association he’d make his sponsorship a ‘landmark’ of his legislative career. He blames banking lobbyists for defeating increased lender liability and vows he’ll refile legislation to extend institutional liability to pay up on foreclosed properties in the next session. Operation Turnaround luncheon Wednesday, May 13, begins at 11:30 a.m. at Signature Gardens, 12725 SW 122 Avenue, when KFHA honors students from 43 elementary, middle and senior high schools, selected for demonstrating exceptional change in academics and what old-time report cards once termed “deportment,” among other achievements. MiamiDade College Association and Phi Beta Kappa of South Florida will award special scholarships to college-bound students. The program has helped encourage and motivate Kendall students since 1983. Thought of the Day: Love your enemies just in case your friends turn out to be a bunch of bastards. — R. A. Dickson Gary Alan Ruse and Richard Yager contributed to this column. Got any tips? Contact me at 305-669-7355, ext. 249, or send e-mail to <Michael@communitynewspapers.com>.
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half-cent increase. Commissioner Barbara Jordan, chair of the county’s transportation subcommittee, stated that erasing the tax would devastate the current transit system. Commission chair Dennis Moss suggests increasing the fee for using our current system and eliminating many of the freebie bus tickets given to seniors and other groups. What to do? Here is my suggestion. First, find out who was responsible for the hiring of additional unneeded staff. If they are still on county payroll, get rid of them. Next, find out who received outlandish pay increases and roll their salaries back to their appropriate levels. Segregate the dollars that have been spent on the maintenance of our existing system and start spending it on what we were promised — more transportation. Lastly, follow Moss’ suggestion and eliminate most of the free passes, which will generate more revenues. It is obvious that we can’t expand the Metrorail system by the promised 88.9 miles of new lines. That was an impossible proposal from the very beginning. It could not happen if for no other reason than it requires matching dollars from
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Home Buying 101: Tips for purchasing your first home
Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY On a recent random Internet browse, I came up on some great tips having to do with buying your first home. They come to us from our friends at CCCSSA who believe that despite the recent economic situation, home ownership is possible. They offer the following tips for potential homebuyers when exploring homeownership opportunities: Deter mine the right time for h o m e o w n e r s h i p . If you know you want to own a home, whether it’s today or in a few years, you first should determine what kind of a home you can afford to buy. How much money will you be able to borrow? What types of mortgages are available and which mortgage is best
for you? What can you really afford? Before calling or meeting with real estate professionals or potential lenders, be sure you know the answers to these questions. Analyze how much money you have s a v e d . There are up-front costs associated with buying a home, such as a down payment, home post-purchase inspection, appraisal, and closing costs that can range from 3 to 6 percent of the cost of the house as well as additional costs such as movers and repairs. Be r eal istic about incr eased main t e n a n c e c o s t s . Compare your current expenses to the ongoing costs of a home purchase. How does your current rent or mortgage compare to the new monthly mortgage payment? Don’t forget that with home ownership you owe taxes and need insurance, as well as other costs like utilities and maintenance. It is likely that you’ll need more furnishings, both indoors and out. And, once you’re the proud owner, responsibil-
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Boy Scouts Troop 457 honors Eagle Scouts BY ROBERT HAMILTON Boy Scouts of America Troop 457 honored its newest group of Eagle Scouts on Saturday, Apr 25. This group of young men and their families are part of what has become a South Florida tradition. Troop 457, originally chartered in 1972, has been sponsored by Kendall United Methodist Church and led by David and Julie Ziska for nearly a quarter of a century. Through the leadership of the Ziskas, the troop now has advanced more than 200 young men to the rank of Eagle Scout. Troop 457 shows no signs of slowing as there are another 100 Scouts in the troop who are working to become Eagle Scouts. The new Eagle Scouts join an elite fraternity composed of leaders from all walks of life. Some well-known Eagles have been President Gerald Ford, Senators Bill Bradley and Sam Nunn, and astronaunt Neil Armstong. From the field of journalism and entertainment are Walter Cronkite. Steven
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Orchestra Miami to perform with piano soloist Ning An Orchestra Miami will be in concert with piano soloist Ning An on Friday, May 15, 8 p.m., at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St. Elaine Rinaldi will conduct. In collaboration with the Chopin Foundation of the United States, Orchestra Miami performs with Ning An, first-prize winner of the prestigious Chopin Piano Competition for 2000. The program includes Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in b flat minor , Beethoven’s dramatic Leonora Overture No. 3 and Brahm’s Symphony No. 1 in c minor. Individual ticket prices for this performance start at $20 for students and seniors, with other ticket prices ranging from $30 to $50. Tickets can be purchased via the website <www.OrchestraMiami.org>, from <www.Ticketmaster.com>, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or in person at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium Box Office, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Group sales also are available. For more information, call 305-2742103.
CORAL GABLES HOSPITAL TO HOST ‘BROWN BAG’ MEDICATION EVENT Coral Gables Hospital is inviting the community to attend a free event where pharmacists will be on hand to answer questions about drug interactions, expired prescriptions and recalled medications on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the hospital, 3100 Douglas Rd. in Coral Gables. This “Brown Bag” event is taking place to teach patients how to properly take and store over-the-counter medications, like Advil or Maalox, and how to properly take and store prescription medication, such as diabetes or cholesterol medication. All attendees should bring every medicine they are taking in its original container, even if the medicine is only taken occasionally. All attendees will receive literature and a free gift. To learn more about the hospital, visit <www.coralgableshospital.com>. COMMISSIONER JOE A. MARTINEZ SPONSORS FREE SWIMMING LESSONS Commissioner Joe A. Martinez is sponsoring free swimming lessons for
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SHOPS AT SUNSET PLACE TO HOST ‘HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS EXPO’ As the 2009 hurricane season approaches, the Shops at Sunset Place will host the “Hurricane Preparedness Expo” on Saturday, May 16, from noon to 7 p.m. The free event is designed to inform the public about hurricane hazards and provide knowledge that can be used to take action before, during and after a storm. This event will showcase various companies that can educate families and offer different products that can be used to facilitate and protect public in case of a hurricane. Attendees can enjoy safety demonstrations and product displays, and Miami-Dade County will be
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MIAMI CITY BALLET SCHOOL’S SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM Miami City Ballet School’s annual Summer Intensive will be held June 22 through July 24 at the school, 2200 Liberty Ave. in Miami Beach. Classes are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and include technique, pointe, partnering, jazz, variations, stretching and repertoire classes. Most of the students will be housed at the Johnson and Wales University dormitories. Special weekend activities are also planned for the students. The 2009 program already has been filled. However, students ages 12-19 interested in the 2010 Summer Intensive should call Miami City Ballet School at 305-929-7007. MIAMI FREESTYLE INVASION CONCERT AT THE BANKUNITED CENTER, MAY 30 The “Miami Freestyle Invasion” concert presented by 93.9 MIA will invade the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami on Saturday, May 30, at 8 p.m. This is the largest Freestyle show ever in Florida. Legendary mega stars of Freestyle will entertain Miami with the popular dance music from the ’80s and
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Fitness expert to motivate cancer survivors at SMH BY PHYLLIS TEITELBAUM Cancer survivors and their loved ones will learn how physical activity can fight fatigue, calm anxiety and help them feel better during Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, May 17. The free event will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at South Miami Hospital’s Clarke Education Center, S. Dixie Highway (US 1) and SW 62nd Avenue. Fitness expert, professional dancer and cancer survivor, Cathee Connor, with the help of movement therapists from the South Miami Hospital Behavioral and Collaborative Medicine Program, will provide information and interactive demonstrations that will help participants ease into exercise. “Research is proving that moderate exercise helps those undergoing cancer treatment and those who have completed treatment,” said Connor, who is one of the instructors of a popular dance movement class for cancer survivors, called Health Steps. The class meets weekly at South Miami Hospital. “It improves muscle tone, flexibility and balance. It helps them get a better night’s sleep, reduces fatigue and tension and improves mood,” she added. Cancer survivors, their families and friends are invited to this event sponsored by the Baptist-South Miami Regional Cancer Program. It is part of National Cancer Survivors Day, which celebrates the lives of those living with and beyond cancer. A light lunch will be served. The event is free, but reservations are required. Call 786-596-2871 by Wednesday, May 13. Attendees are encouraged to wear clothing that allows for gentle exercise.
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Student artworks to be featured at ‘Creative Visions’ exhibition BY LORENA GUERRA-MACIAS
Maria Valsangiacomo may only be in sixth grade, but her artistic ability already is receiving notice across Miami-Dade County. The Zelda Glazer Middle School student’s artwork was chosen recently to grace more than 1,000 invitations for Commissioner Joe A. Martinez’s Sixth Annual “Creative Visions” Student Art Exhibition on Wednesday, May 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. The annual exhibition showcases artwork from the 27 elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Commissioner Martinez’s district, at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum of Florida International University, 10975 SW 17 St. Maria’s work is just a sample of the hundreds of art pieces created by Creative Visions 2009 invitation features the artwork of Maria young local talent that Valsangiacomo, a sixth grade student Zelda Glazer Middle School. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– will be displayed at the museum. “Every year, Creative Visions The competition and exhibit oppor- embraces more and more artistic outlets tunity was created by Commissioner of expression to include a broad specMartinez to promote art in public trum of the visual and performing arts,” schools, encourage fledgling young Commissioner Martinez said. “There is artists, and provide a venue to exhibit a wealth of talent that our local students their artwork. Now in its sixth year, the have that I feel should be shared with Creative Visions program has grown by the community. Our students and teachleaps and bounds since its inception. ers work extremely hard every year to In its first year, only 90 pieces of art put together an exhibit that continues were submitted. Now, along with the to astonish and impress the public.” hundreds of submissions from District A panel of local art industry personal11 schools, Creative Visions has expand- ities will select the best three works of ed to include video media submissions, art from each academic level at the known as “11-Tube,” as well as the works exhibition. The creators of the nine of local senior citizens in a separate winning art pieces will each receive a exhibition. The “11-Tube” program, in trophy, a county certificate, and the first which three district high schools partic- place award winners will receive a sumipate in a video competition showcasing mer art scholarship. Other participants creativity, won the 2008 Achievement will receive certificates of appreciation. Award by the National Association of For more information, contact Counties (NACO), despite only having Commissioner Martinez’s office at 305launched two years ago. 552-1155.
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them qualify for VA benefits. In general, the application takes about 15-20 minutes to be completed and the processing time varies from 6-8 months. It’s good to remember that the benefits are retroactive to the date the application was received. Be cautious of third-party companies who charge fees to assist you with applying for Pension with Aid & Assistance Program. The County Veteran Offices, located at 11025 SW 84th Street in Miami, offers this service free of charge and can be reached by calling 305-270-2940. Another program which is available is the Long-term Care Community Diversion Program which also helps cover the costs of an assisted living community. It is a Medicaid Waiver program designed to provide community-based services to people who would otherwise qualify for Medicaid Nursing Home placement. Seniors must meet the following qualifications in order to be eligible: 1) be at least 65 years old; 2) reside in a Diversion Project service area; 3) be a Florida resident; 4) be a U.S. citizen or qualified noncitizen; 5) file any other benefits to which they may be entitled; 6) disclose any rights to third-party liability; 7) have Medicare part A and part B; 7) meet nursing facility level of care; 8) meet the income limit of $1,911 for an individual or $3,800 for a couple; and 9) meet the asset limit of $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple. While The Palace’s assisted living communities participate in the Diversion Program, other ALFs may not. It’s important to find out this information before selecting a community for your parents. There are also other programs that can offset costs such as the Assisted Living for the Elderly (ALE) waiver. For residents of qualifying ALFs, the waiver will cover three services: case management, assisted living and if needed, incontinence supplies. Additionally, the senior living community may offer special incentives or programs to assist with expenses. For example, The Palace recently launched a new “Security Agreement” which allows prospective residents to move to the community paying only a discounted monthly rate (whatever they can afford without selling the home) while they await the pending sale of their home. Once the home is sold, The Palace is reimbursed the accrued rental difference with minimal interest fee. These are just a few of the federal and state programs which offer financial assistance. I recommend contacting the VA, Department of Elder Affairs, Agency for Health Care Administration or Area Agency on Aging for information specific to your parents’ case as soon as you begin considering options. Helen Shaham and her husband Jacob have been operating retirement communities for nearly 30 years. The Palace Suites in Kendall is a luxury Independent Living Community for active seniors. In addition, The Palace at Kendall campus is home to two Assisted Living Residences and a Nursing & Rehab Center. They also operate The Palace Gardens Assisted Living Community in Homestead, Homestead Manor Nursing Home and The Palace @ Home, a Medicare Certified Home Health Agency. Their two newest projects are The Palace at Weston – luxury living for those 55 and over, and The Palace Tel-Aviv, a continuing care retirement community in Israel. They have two communities under development – The Palace at Weston Senior Living and The Palace at Coral Gables. More information can be found on the company website, www.thepalace.org or by calling 305-270-7000.
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Tickets now on sale for ZSG All-Star Basketball BY TYLER SMINKEY Tickets now are on sale for the “2009 RRA Presents The Summer Groove Hosted by Zo and D. Wade” (ZSG), the summer’s hottest event. Fans will have the opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of ZSG in a variety of ways, including the Carnival Cruise Lines ZSG All-Star Basketball Game. ZSG will take place July 8-12 in various locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The event has grown over the years to become a five-day funfilled weekend offering something for everyone — golf, comedy, concert, benefit dinner, free block party, all-star basketball game, and numerous exclusive functions. Join NBA Champions Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade and their impressive list of All-Star friends as they battle it out on the court during “old school” versus “new school” team challenges during the hottest basketball game of the year. Along with great competition, fans at the Carnival Cruise Lines ZSG AllStar Basketball Game will enjoy a jampacked evening of entertainment, giveaways, exciting contests, the much-antici-
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Ride of Silence to call attention to cyclists killed by motorists BY LEE STEPHENS Hundreds of local bicycle riders will take part in a silent slow-paced ride (maximum 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. The 2009 Miami Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 20, 7 p.m., will take place long the Rickenbacker Causeway, beginning at Hobie Beach (across the road from Mast Academy), a popular cycling area where motorists and cyclists coexist. More than 700 cyclists are killed each year while riding. Most of them occur in cities, and suburbs. This ride serves to educate motorists that cyclists have the legal right to the road and to watch out for cyclists. The Ride of Silence is similar to a funeral procession. There will be no talking, only silence, to remember fallen brothers and sisters. Black armbands are worn in memory of those who have been killed; red armbands are worn for
those injured while riding. Originally started in May 2003 by Chris Phelan in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed, it was suppose to be a one time event, but as word got out about the ride, many cyclists contacted Chris with the desire to participate in this event. Hundreds of rides in Antarctica, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore will all begin precisely at 7 p.m. on May 20. Recent bicycle-motorist accidents in Dade County illustrate the need to remind motorists of the 2006 law that requires motorists to leave a 3-foot space when overtaking a bicycle. The ride of silence is a safe, silent way of reminding them of this need. The ride is not a fundraiser and there is no fee. Cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to ride. The ride is 12 miles long at 12 miles an hour.
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Nissan 370Z for 2009 is a redesigned beauty Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The Nissan 350Z has been a personal favorite from the day I first slid behind the wheel back in 2002. My appreciation for the iconic little sports car only has deepened after driving the all-new 370Z. It’s the first full redesign of the vehicle since its re-introduction as a 2003 model and Nissan says that almost every piece and component has been re-thought or redesigned, giving the car a shorter wheelbase, greater use of lightweight body materials, a new engine with more horsepower and improved fuel economy, a new seven-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, a synchronized downshift rev matching system for the manual transmission, a new high-quality driver-centric interior and new add-on technology features. But it’s the sensual new design that ini-
tially grabs your attention. There’s even a subtle upswept line to the new rear quarter window that recalls the original 240Z of 1970, a car that carried the Datsun name back then and was a hallmark of performance and style. Nissan designers really did their homework to improve the popular Z car. The 370Z has an aggressive yet sensual look and a lighter, tighter structure for better performance. It rides on a wheelbase that’s about four inches shorter than the previous generation Z car (100.4 inches versus 104.3 inches), while overall length is reduced by 2.7 inches (167.1 inches versus 169.8 inches). Engineers moved the rear wheels forward in the second generation of the FM platform to achieve the shorter wheelbase. At the same time, overall width has been increased by 1.3 inches, the rear track by 2.2 inches and overall height reduced by 0.3 inches. The more compact exterior dimensions and expanded use of lightweight materials — including an aluminum hatch and door panels, and an allaluminum hood (the previous design had steel reinforcements) — reduce the car’s overall weight.
Redesigned Nissan 370Z has sensual, aggressive look and rides on a four-inch shorter wheelbase.
The body structure also was extensively revised, improving front body torsion rigidity by 30 percent; a new front suspension cradle to reduce front body lateral bending; new rear structural reinforcements, and an underbody “V-bar” to help reduce rear lateral bending. Rear body torsion rigidity is improved by up to 22 percent. The result is enhanced overall solidity and handling. Other enhancements include a carbon fiber composite radiator housing and strengthening of the rear fender and hatch areas. Under the hood, the 370Z gets power from the fourth generation of Nissan’s
award-winning VQ-series 332 hp 3.7-liter V-6 engine with VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift), a gain of 26 horses from the previous engine. The new 370Z Coupe hit U.S. showrooms in January and has been one of the few bright spots in the struggling economy. A convertible Roadster is in the pipeline for 2010. Base price on the 370Z is $34,460.
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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• Three stainless steel burners • Primary cooking area = 507 square inches • Warming rack area = 130 square inches • Total cooking area = 637 square inches • 7mm diameter stainless steel rod cooking grates • Stainless steel Flavorizer® bars • 42,000 BTU-per-hour input main burners • 12,000 BTU-per-hour input flush-mounted side burner • Electronic Crossover® ignition system • Porcelain-enameled shroud with a center-mounted thermometer and accent-colored painted castaluminum end caps • Two stainless steel work surfaces • Enclosed cart with corresponding painted steel doors and stainless steel handles and accentcolored painted
$949.00
Ace #8201725
FEATURES:
Stainless steel cooking grates are made of 7mm diameter rods—they resist rust and conduct heat evenly.
The Genesis® S-320™ comes with a 12,000 BTU-per-hour input flush-mounted side burner which lets you multitask at the grill.
South Miami 7325 SW 57th Ave Ph: 305-667-1195
side and rear panels • Accent-colored painted steel frame • Six tool hooks • Two heavy-duty front locking swivel casters • Two heavy-duty back swivel casters • Natural gas grill includes a 10-foot flexible hose • Enclosed tank storage area and precision fuel gauge (LP models only) • Tank not included with LP models • Weber® cookbook • Limited warranty Dimensions (with the lid open) • Height: 64.5 inches • Width: 60 inches • Depth: 30 inches Color Options Available Finish: porcelain-enamel
• Three stainless steel burners • Primary cooking area = 507 square inches • Warming rack area = 130 square inches • Total cooking area = 637 square inches • 7mm diameter stainless steel cooking grates • Stainless steel Flavorizer® bars • 42,000 BTU-per-hour input main burners • 12,000 BTU-per-hour input flush-mounted side burner • Electronic Crossover® ignition system • Stainless steel shroud with a center-mounted thermometer and accent-colored, cast-aluminum end caps • Two stainless steel work surfaces • Enclosed cart with stainless steel doors and stainless steel handles and accent-colored painted side and rear panels
Pinecrest 8285 SW 124th St Ph: 305-235-9341
• Accent-colored painted steel frame • Six tool hooks • Two heavy-duty front locking swivel casters • Two heavy-duty back swivel casters • Natural gas grill includes a 10-foot flexible hose • Enclosed tank storage area and precision fuel gauge (LP models only) • Tank not included with LP models • Weber® cookbook • Limited warranty Dimensions (with the lid open) • Height: 64.5 inches • Width: 60 inches • Depth: 30 inches Color Options Available Finish: Stainless Steel
Miami Beach 545 41st St (Arthur Godfrey Rd.) Ph: 305-531-0836
We will meet any competitor pricing on Weber Grills.