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Permanent village hall rapidly taking shape Author relishes her first T book on hot dog history

BY GARY ALAN RUSE

he new building that will become the permanent village hall for Palmetto Bay is so far along in the construction process that it’s immediately recognizable to anyone who has seen the architect’s renderings. Located at 9705 E. Hibiscus, on the site of the former Neighbors Supermarket, the new village hall is expected to be completed by October or November. The roof will soon be completely in place, what they call “topping out” in construction jargon, and the dome over the clock tower will be added shortly. “Everything is on schedule,” said Mayor Eugene P. Flinn, Jr. when interviewed on Wednesday, May 12. “Because there’s a need for work right now, the construction crews have been able to give this their undivided attention. I think that the only thing that could delay the project at this point is if a product, like windows or something else, isn’t delivered on time, or if we get any hurricanes.” Designed as a USBG LEED-certified Platinum building, the new village hall will be the first municipal center of its kind in Florida. The building will use solar cells to

Construction on the Palmetto Bay Village Hall complex is well underway.

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BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD utler Bay resident Adrienne Sylver is on top of the world. Her first book, Hot Diggity Dog: The History of the Hot Dog hits the shelves this month. “I wrote the book in the fall of 2005. I had heard the story on National Public Radio, talking about how Americans eat two billion hot dogs in the month of July,” Sylver said. “That got me thinking, wow, that’s just a crazy number. I thought about kids and who doesn’t like hot dogs. I started doing some research. It seemed that everything I looked at was more interesting than the last.” Her research even turned up that hot dogs were eaten in space during the Apollo 11 trip, the first time man walked on the moon. While researching and writing the book was quick, the road to publication wasn’t. Sylver met an editor from Dutton Children’s Books at a Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Conference a few months later and he told her to send Cutler Bay author Adrienne Sylver holds her first him the book. copy of “Hot Diggity Dog: The History of the Hot Dog.” She already had sent out a few ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– queries to publishing companies to So she wrote the small company to withgauge interest in the manuscript. draw it from consideration. There may “There was one very small publishing have been times when she wasn’t sure if company that liked it and had it under con- she had done the right thing, because the sideration when I sent it to Mark publication process stalled. It took almost a [McVeigh],” she said. “When I met him year before the editor came back with a and told him about it, he said, ‘wouldn’t you rather publish with a big publishing company.’” ––––––––––––––––––––––– See page 4

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almetto Bay is in the early stages of developing the premier edition of a colorful, fold-out village map to be distributed within the municipality and at other strategic points throughout South-Dade in early 2010. Business advertisers currently are being invited to participate as only about 35 preferential display-ad slots are available per year. This program is the cornerstone of the village’s promotion of businesses and attractions in Palmetto Bay, thereby literally putting Palmetto Bay “on the map” for use by local residents and visitors to South Florida. By partnering with a firm called Miami Maps, more than 75,000 maps will be produced and updated annually, partly in a “green” attempt to encour-

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Palmetto High Class of 1980 reunion set May 28 and 29 BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

Hard as it is to believe, it’s time for members of the Palmetto High Class of 1980 to have their 30-year reunion. Former class president Jamie Wasser is looking for alumni who might have missed the notifications about the reunion, which will take place May 28 and 29 in Coconut Grove. The reunion will be at the Courtyard Marriott, 2649 S. Bayshore Dr. The Courtyard Marriott recently changed over from a Doubletree Hotel. “Hopefully this reunion will bring people together,” Wasser said, adding that she hopes to reunite the group and talk about what everyone has done in the past 30 years. Wasser said the class didn’t have a lot of people who went on to be famous, but it was a good class in that they had a lot of active and involved people. But she’s hoping that this reunion will be different in that after all these years, she thinks that it’s time to drop the identity of “jock or homecoming queen” and for everyone to talk about their lives today. “It’s not about who we were then; it’s about who we are now. It’s 30 years later. We’ve all had 30 years of life, stories,” she said. “This is a good time to meet people. It’s a great way to make contacts. It’s a

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More than 400 participants braved wind and rain during the recent Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) walk-a-thon at Tropical Park to raise awareness and support to help South Floridians suffering with epilepsy. Although walkers were soaked by passing showers and brisk winds they made the 2.5-mile trip to raise funds for EFOF programs that serve thousands of community members who struggle every day with seizure disorders. “We are extremely proud and appreciative that so many community members came out on such a sloppy day,” said Karen Basha Egozi, EFOF CEO. “It’s a real tribute that they recognize the need to help and

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produce more than 57 percent of its needed power, will use 98 percent LED lighting and a special new air-conditioning system that is supposed to reduce the cooling load by more than 30 percent, all of which will reduce day-to-day costs. The building also will capture rainwater to use for flushing and irrigation purposes, using a 30,000-gallon cistern for storage, one of the largest such systems in South Florida. “They’re using special paver stones that allow us to collect the rain water,” Flinn said. “This is going to be a truly ‘green’ and hopefully precedent-setting example of ‘LEEDership.’ Seriously, though, I feel really good about how

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formal offer. The initial editing process was quick, but the search for just the right illustrator was lengthy. “I think I’m lucky to be paired with Elwood Smith. His illustrations are fun,” she said. “Every time I flip the page, there is something new every time you look through it.” Just when it seemed all systems were go, the editor left to go to a new publishing house. The result was like starting all over again. “I had a new editor who wanted me to make the book much shorter, which I did. Then they said they wanted the book to be longer with more fun facts. I did more research found out more fun little things,” Sylver said. “I broadened the scope a little bit. There is a page I talk about how a hot

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we’re doing on the project. “We’ve got the timing and price — a great price on everything — and we’re going to be doing great things with economically revitalizing that area by having a unique village hall there, and there’s the environmental aspects of the village. We’re going to show that it can be done and done quite efficiently. And the taxpayers are going to get it back in reduced operating expenses in the years ahead.” The new village hall, the first Palmetto Bay municipal headquarters that hasn’t borrowed or rented space for its offices, is close to S. Dixie Highway and on Franjo Road, so it’s easily accessible.

dog is a staple at a baseball game in America. We went into how if you went to a baseball game, what you would have there. It talks about other countries, other cultures. It adds some more appeal.” That appeal has resulted in good reviews across the board, which makes the book viable for schools and libraries. It also can be found in local bookstores and online. Sylver will have her first signing at Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave. in Coral Gables on May 22 at 11 a.m. Naturally hot dogs are on the menu. She also will sign on June 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 12405 N. Kendall Dr. Sylver is giving away autographed copies of Hot Diggity Dog on her website at <www.adriennesylver.com>.

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age residents to buy locally (whereby reducing their carbon footprint), but also to set the stage for the wave of anticipated development in Palmetto Bay’s emerging downtown district and northward along the US1 commercial corridor Miami Maps has produced this valuable marketing tool for several other South Florida communities during the past 20 years. Miami Maps currently produces maps for Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne and Brickell. Merchants located in Palmetto Bay will receive a free standard listing inside the map. Visit <www.miamimaps.com> for an example of these informative and useful maps.

Maps are distributed throughout the year to local businesses and residents, stores, restaurants, Village Hall, hotel concierge desks, the Deering Estate at Cutler, and many more locations. The maps also will be available at village events and will be mailed to all residences located within the village. Merchants and business owners wishing to participate should contact Alex Schreer at 305962-2727 or Marshall Steingold at 305-7102720, via email at <as@miamimaps.com> or <ms@miamimaps.com>, or visit Miami Maps on the Web. Display advertising is available. Join other businesses and become a part of an excellent way to promote your business — and our wonderful community.

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New schools are still an issue

Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR

AROUND TOWN M u c h a d o over Palmetto Bay Village Council vote allowing Palmer Trinity School expansion, even as meetings continue in this neck of the woods about Riviera Day Schools building a high school campus on Galloway Road. Now, we understand that Trinity folks still opposing expansion by Palmer in that area are meeting with Continental Park and nearby homeowners to share common thinking. Those brainstorming avenues for a legal protest wondered if it is legal to grandfather property rights that would otherwise not be permitted, should the property be sold for a non-conforming use to the existing or a new ownership. Covenants originally granted normally “run with the land,” regardless of who may become the owner later on, one of the primary purposes of the Miami-Dade County CDMP (Comprehensive Development Master Plan), which, to our knowledge, was legally followed by the schools before announcing plans to expand. That being the case, those who care have to be on guard to read those legal notices when published, especially those seeking to amend covenants, as was the

case in the current school developments. East Kendall folks may recall Baptist Hospital changed an already-adopted master plan (permitted under its original CDMP approval) to permit expansion not far from the same area of SW 87th Avenue where Riviera Schools now seeks to transform a church into a school campus. Baptist, however, only got its approvals after presenting a detailed traffic analysis required by East Kendall’s Community Council, the same body Commissioners no longer feel necessary to act on nonzoning issues. K - T Executive A i r p o r t update from MDC Aviation Department PIO Greg Chin: Project work expected by the end of the month. We’re getting the final administrative issues finalized between the Aviation Department, FAA and the contractor before the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued. Project is still within the scope of the contract and is now in the final contractor coordination and planning phase. Identifying needed office space, ordering materials, scheduling contractor labor and resources and coordinating work between FAA and FPL have all begun already. F l o r i d a D e p a r t m e n t of Transportation invites you to participate an “important” Regional Workshop on June 2 about making transportation decisions for “a better, more sustainable Florida, for our future.” If that tickles your fancy, you’ll head downtown, park at the Wolfson Campus Garage (free) and sit in on a presentation

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MDX, so that residents missing the three workshops May 26-27 and June 1 get still another chance to vent their collective spleens over 75-cent one-way trips due on the Snapper Creek SR 878 Xway. U p d a t e o n K e nd a l l Campus of MiamiDade College due when Dr. Armando Ferrer, President, addresses West Kendall Business Association on college’s “Impact on the Community” during noon luncheon on Thursday, May 27 at Signature Gardens, 12725 SW 122 Avenue. For details, reservations, etc., call 305-2389966. Miami Children’s Hospital is the luncheon sponsor. Th ou gh t fo r the D ay: A closed mind is like a closed book: just a block of wood. — Chinese Proverb

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Tile painting enhances building in Pinecrest’s Coral Pines Park BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

Kendall resident Dimitrios Gulbalis recently donated a tile painting, titled Birds of the Everglades, to the Village of Pinecrest. “There are areas in Pinecrest that need something,” Gulbalis said. “My main thing for the donation is to make it look nice.” He saw a need to enhance the exterior of the recreation building at Coral Pines Park, 6955 SW 104 St. “It’s a building that they rent for activities and parties. It’s like a community center,” he said. He saw the donation as an opportunity to do something for the village. So he talked to someone who knows the mayor. “She contacted her. I meet with the mayor; they liked the idea,” he said. “I tried to talk to them first before I do anything. When I know what they like, I sketch it out.” Gulbalis did sample sketches and they chose the one they liked best. He had to make some minor changes to their favorite sketch because village officials wanted the mammals taken out. “It was a fox and a raccoon,” he said. “There were empty spaces so I had to reor-

ganize the whole thing. I put a spoonbill in the space, blue herons, white herons and spoonbills.” That wasn’t a problem since a lot of his paintings are of birds. “I do the sketching on the computer but the sample I do in tile,” he said. The sample was 19 inches by 24 inches. The finished painting is five feet tall by 12 feet wide. It took almost two months to complete the project because he did a sample section of the tile painting first. “I wanted to do that before I did the larger,” he said, adding that it is important that he sees what the painting looks like on tile before he does the whole thing. Also, the Pinecrest officials wanted to see what it would look like before it became a permanent fixture in the park. Once the officials agreed on the painting, he went on to complete the project. “I painted the tiles; I fired the tiles; then I transported them and glazed them myself,” he said. “They are fired tiles. They go into a kiln after the painting with a glaze.” He fired the tiles in sections to make sure the colors matched after each firing. Once the tiles were prepared, he needed

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to adhere them to the building. He used regular mastic to affix the six- by six-inch tiles to the building. The advantage of the tile painting is that it is permanent. “No one will have to do anything about it because it’s outdoor tile. Nothing will happen to it,” he said. Pinecrest officials were quite happy with

the final product, enough so that they held an unveiling and gave him a plaque. Now he would like to do more donations and beautify more of South Miami-Dade. He already has murals at Homestead Animal Hospital and Trimline Kitchens. To see more of Gulbalis’ artwork, go online to <www.artbyDG.com> and <www.customcreativetiles.com>.

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The National MS Society event, which took place on Apr. 17 and 18, is Florida’s premier charity cycling event, raising money to support research, programs and services for 6,000 South Floridians affected by multiple sclerosis. South Miami resident Claudette Halluk is the captain of Team Bacaradi, sponsored by 42Below vodka, riding in the MS Bike Ride. The team consisted of two riders in 2004 — Claudette and one her best friends — and now there are over 150 riders. At the beginning, they wanted to do this ride because they had participated in the MS Ride from Boston to Provincetown, MA, in 2001. They realized that this event makes such a difference for people living with multiple sclerosis as well as providing people a way to get out and enjoy riding their bikes again. Bacardi USA Inc., located in Coral Gables, has been a tremendous support to Halluk’s vision for the team, which has become one of the largest teams participating in the event, as well as educating people about MS. “I work very hard as our team captain to provide an environment that people remember and enjoy for various reasons,” she said. “As a result, our team has been rewarded with more riders every year.” True to Bacardi’s passion for its people and its community, the company has continued to provide financial support behind the team and the event.

The Bacardi VIP tent at John Pennecamp State Park is the talk of the ride and definitely helps in the recruiting of new team members. Team Bacardi has a great blend of every level rider, a variety of most every age, plus participants who have MS, coming together from all South Florida communities. “This ride is important to our team because we must remember that life is what we do every day and those moments can change in an instant,” Halluk said. “Team Bacardi rides to show our support for the cause and to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis in South Florida.” Some 3,000 riders began their journey at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 17, at the new starting line, Homestead-Miami Speedway. They spent the night in Key Largo at the 42Below Village at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Once all the riders arrive, they celebrated with food, fun, and entertainment. After a good night’s sleep, riders returned to Homestead-Miami Speedway. “The efforts of every MS Bike Ride participant, volunteer and supporter is significant to the success of this event,” said Karen Dresbach, National MS Society, South Florida Chapter president. “As a community we need to help raise the funds necessary to support those in dire need.” You can join the 2011 MS Bike Ride by calling 1-800-344-4867 or going online at <www.msbikeflorida.org>.

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SMH ‘Spavelous’ event gives women day to be pampered BY JOSE BOZA

South Miami Hospital’s Center for Women & Infants recently hosted its third annual “You Look Spavelous” event at its Victor E. Clarke Education Center. The Sunday afternoon was dedicated to pampering attendees and educating them how to look and feel better with the help of nutritional and fitness consultants. More than 1,000 event-goers enjoyed free chair massages and received free, one-on-one consultations with dermatologists, podiatrists, vein specialists and plastic surgeons. Free osteoporosis screenings also were offered. “Every year we look forward to this event and, if attendance is any indication, so do our attendees,” said Denise Woods, RN, vice president, Center for Women & Infants. “During ‘You Look Spavelous,’ we provided pampering for guests in addition to free consultations about their health. The goal of this event is to get women thinking about and focused on their health, since we know they’re usually focused on their loved ones.” Special guest Judge Marilyn Milian opened the event’s activities. Judge Milian currently presides over the television program The People’s Court and is the first female judge to preside over the show and the first Hispanic judge to sit on the bench of any English-language television court show. South Miami Hospital is part of Baptist Health, the region’s largest faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare organization. With more than 13,000 employees, Baptist Health is the area’s largest private employer. It also includes Baptist, Baptist Children’s, Doctors, Homestead and Mariners Hospitals, as well as Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Baptist Outpatient Services and Baptist Health Enterprises. Baptist Health Foundation, the organization’s fundraising arm, supports services at all hospitals and facilities affiliated with Baptist Health.

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Avenue to be ‘Hurricane Highway’ to honor Howard Drive Elementary BY JASMINE BROOKS

Parents and students of Howard Drive Elementary will be excited to see changes coming down the road, literally, within the next few weeks, as Palmetto Bay Vice Mayor Brian W. Pariser has sponsored the designation of a portion of SW 77th Avenue (between SW 136th Street and SW 138th Terrace) as “Hurricane Highway” in honor of the school. Howard Drive principal Deanna Dalby was present at the May 3 village council meeting to accept the honor. “Without the support of the village, we wouldn’t have programs like DARE,

rad/KIDS, and Officer Friendly,” Dalby said. “It truly does take a village to raise a child.” Howard Drive Elementary is one of Palmetto Bay’s A-rated schools. The village requires approval by the Miami-Dade County Commission regarding the co-designation of Hurricane Highway signage along SW 77th Avenue because this thoroughfare falls under Miami-Dade’s jurisdiction. Village residents also can expect to see new street signs in coming weeks, designating “Deering Estate Way” and “Panther Parkway” in honor of Perrine Elementary.

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CBT College’s event to promote computer networking awareness BY ROBERT HAMILTON CBT College will conduct a promotional event on Friday, May 28, with the purpose of increasing the awareness of its computer networking program at the newly constructed West Kendall Campus, 8765 SW 165 Ave. The name of the event is “2010 CBT LAN-BASH Tournament.” The venue will be a single day event starting at 6 p.m. and ending at about 9 p.m. and will be sponsored by Play N Trade Video Games of Kendallgate Shopping Plaza. The event consists of a LAN (Local Area Network) party involving a group of computer users participating in multiplayer video games with each other across a LAN rather than communication over the Internet. By using a LAN environment to play the games they operate much more quickly offering a better and more exciting gaming experience. The event will feature 10 “maxed-out” or fully capable PCs with a game server set up to play the games. CBT College will include the support of promotional materials such as flyers, T-shirts, music by a deejay, food, giveaways and information. Registration is completely free and open to the public, however

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Bestselling author Meltzer writes a book about heroes Brad Meltzer, author of Heroes for My Son, signs his book at the Palmer Trinity Book Fair.

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South Florida author Brad Meltzer, a New York Times No. 1 bestselling author was the guest speaker for the recent 19th annual Palmer Trinity School Book Fair. Meltzer’s new book is called Heroes for My Son. It’s a book he decided to write on the night his first son was born. “I’m going to write a book that will last his whole life,” he told himself. “I’m going to give it to him and it’s going to be a moment so perfect; it will be a Norman Rockwell moment. It took me a long time to write.” In fact, he spent the better part of a decade researching and writing the book. “It’s not just about great people; these are the moments that make these people great,” he said. He took his time because he wanted to do something to inspire his son and make him think about doing the right thing. “How do I inspire my child to become a great adult?” he said. “Just because I say ‘be good,’ doesn’t he will be good.” Meltzer said the first heroes in our lives are our mothers and fathers. And by following the examples in the book, his son will have an idea of what other good people do that makes them heroes. While many Americans think of sports stars as heroes, Meltzer said he has few sports stars in the book. One who is featured is Roberto Clemente, the baseball player who died when the plane he was on taking food and medicine to Nicaragua after an earthquake crashed. Clemente had filled two planes with food and medicine, but everything was stolen from both planes before the

neediest people got anything. “He decides I’m going on the plane myself so the people who need the help get help,” Meltzer said. He said Clemente is a hero not because of his prowess at sports but because of his humanity. He also featured the Wright Brothers. “Every time the Wright Brothers went out to fly a plane, they would buy enough materials to rebuild several times,” he said. “Every time they went out to fly, they knew they would fail. I love that story.” Meltzer steered away from living heroes because he worried that at any time, the living legends might do something to tarnish their legacy. Politics was another area that he avoided. He does feature some political figures but not because of their politics. Barack Obama is in the book because Meltzer wants his son to see that anything is possible. George H. W. Bush also is featured for his heroic actions during World War II. The book features Rosa Parks, Mr. Rogers, Lou Gehrig, Lucille Ball and Jim Henson among others. “The book is not about fame,” he said. “It’s about how we are all capable every day of our lives. There is only one requirement for a hero — you have to help someone.” Since the night he decided to write a book for his firstborn, two more children have joined the Meltzer household. His plans include a book for his daughter and she is not about to let him forget that promise. Every day now, his 4-year-old daughter checks with him to see if he has finished her book yet. For information on Brad Meltzer, visit his website at <www.bradmeltzer.com>.

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Ethics Commission welcomes law professor as new member BY RHONDA VICTOR SIBILIA

A lawyer with a divinity degree is the newest member of the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust. University of Miami Law Professor Charlton Copeland was sworn into the post at the Ethics Commission’s May 19 meeting. Copeland, who joined the UM faculty as an associate professor in 2007, earned a bachelor’s degree from Amherst College, a Master of Arts in Religion from Yale Divinity School, and a Juris Doctorate from Yale Law School. He has clerked for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit as well as in the Constitutional Court of South Africa. Professor Copeland worked as an associate with an international law firm based in Washington, DC, before serving as a visiting assistant professor at Northwestern University. “I am terribly excited to be invited to serve on the commission so that I may become more involved in Miami-Dade County,” Copeland said. “I think it will be a valuable experience for me and I hope I can make a valuable contribution,” said the 35-year-old Brickell resident. Copeland fills the position on the fivemember board that is rotated between the UM and St. Thomas University schools of law. He replaces Magda Abdo-Gomez, the appointee from St. Thomas who served on the Ethics Commission with distinction for more than three years. She was honored at the May meeting. Another position on the Ethics Commission — previously filled by Erica

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Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club offering ‘Summer Value Rates’

Summer specials make relaxing on Naples’ beach more affordable. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY KAREN LAMONICA

Interested in a getaway this summer, but do not want to break the bank? You should check out the surprisingly affordable “Summer Value Rates” that are being offered by the newly renovated Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, which is Southwest Florida’s only beachfront resort offering an on-site championship golf course, world-class spa, and award-winning tennis center. Making it even more appealing is the resort’s beautiful setting on the pristine white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, its all-new $5 million beachfront pool complex with two new pools (which just opened in February), and its ideal location just blocks from Naples’ renowned shopping and dining districts of fashionable Fifth Avenue and historic Third Street South. The special “Summer Value Rates” start at just $149 per room, per night, and include accommodations in a newly renovated guest room, as well as many other enticing value-added components. This includes: complimentary use of two reserved beach chairs daily for two; unlimited tennis; access to the resort’s worldclass Spa and complete Fitness Center (with use of the exercise room, whirlpool, sauna and steam room); valet parking;

N E W S afternoon tea and cookies at 4 p.m. daily, and complimentary admission for children ages 5-12 in the morning activities of the Beach Klub 4 Kids supervised child activity program. The special rate is available June 1Oct. 2. In addition, those visiting June 1-July 13 will receive a complimentary round of golf (greens fees) per person, per night (for up to two people in the room) on the resort’s championship golf course. (Note that while greens fees are complimentary with this special rate, there is a cart fee of $25 per person, per round.) “Summer is a great time to visit Naples for a relaxing getaway,” said Jason Parsons, general manager of the familyowned resort. “The weather is great, and it is just beautiful here.” For reservations, or for more information, call 1-800-237-7600 or 1-239-2612222, or visit online at <www.NaplesBeachHotel.com>.

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Lowell Homes announces start of Lowell International Realty Wise Beyond Our Years. Since 1926.

BY TINA MENDITTO

edge marketing that is specifically targeted with individual websites for listings, Drawing on more than two decades of custom brochures and signs, and state-ofsuccessful residential building and devel- the-art advertising, according to Drody. opment experience, Lowell Homes has The firm also has a global network of corannounced the launch of Lowell porate and individual real estate profesInternational Realty LLC, a full-service sionals, investors and strong community real estate brokerage firm dedicated to connections. helping buyers and sellers Lowell International with their real estate Realty works closely with needs. Lowell Advisors, another “While a major focus of division of Lowell Homes our business is assisting that helps corporate large corporate and bank clients with disposition entities dispose of their strategies for distressed distressed assets, we are assets, such as foreclosed also dedicated to helping individual homes, incomindividual property owners plete real estate developin today’s challenging ments, and non-performmarketplace,” said S. Lani ing loans in receivership. Kahn Drody, president and “Our full-service team broker. “Our vast network is well equipped to stabiof corporate and individual lize and sell these assets,” buyers, along with our Drody said. “As a real unique marketing and estate brokerage that sales abilities, make us the understands the commerS. Lani Kahn Drody most reliable choice in the cial asset holders’ point of ––––––––––––––––––––– marketplace.” view, we work with our Since its founding in 1986, Lowell corporate clients to get the most reasonable Homes has built, marketed and sold thou- return on these assets.” sands of homes and condominiums Drody, who began her real estate career throughout South Florida. in the early 1990s, is a graduate of Tulane “Conservative by nature, Lowell Homes University. She was named 2001 “Builder has weathered the recent economic storm of the Year” by the Builders Association of and we are proud to announce this addition South Florida and was profiled as “The to the Lowell brand,” said Larry Kahn, Achiever” by Miami Today in 2003. She partner and founder of Lowell Homes. received the “Champion For Children “While this arm of the company is new, Award” from Miami Bridge Youth and selling and marketing homes and negotiat- Family Services in 2006. ing and closing real estate transactions has Also in 2006, Drody served as president been Lowell Homes’ forte for the past 24 of the Builders Association of South years.” Florida, and as such, became the first Through the years, Lowell Homes has female president in the organization’s 60sold more than $500 million of real estate year history. gaining an intimate knowledge of South She is a member of numerous profesFlorida’s micro-markets — a knowledge sional groups, including National base that helps both buyers and sellers. Association of Realtors, Florida “We know that buyers and sellers have a Association of Realtors, Realtor range of choices in today’s competitive Association of Greater Miami and the real estate marketplace,” added Drody, Beaches, National Association of Home who was executive vice president of Builders, Florida Association of Home Lowell Homes for 13 years. “Based on our Builders, and Builders Association of reputation and history, we believe there are South Florida. compelling reasons to work with Lowell An active member of the community, International Realty to achieve one’s per- Drody serves on the board of the Baptist sonal and financial goals. Our unique mar- Heath Foundation, and she is a member of ket perspective, two decades of home- the Beaux Arts for UM Lowe Art Museum building experience, research, the art of and Junior League of Miami. negotiation, and how we structure each For more information on Lowell deal is the reason our clients continue to International Realty, visit online at trust us.” <www.lowellinternationalrealty.com> or For sellers, the firm creates cutting- call 305-577-8550.

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The ‘Where To’ Shop is a staple

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Are you tired of the same Miami malls and shopping arenas? If you are seeking a unique shopping experience, you should peruse through the Bird District shops, open weekly Monday-Saturday. Located between Southwest 72nd avenue and Bird Road, this four-square-block area offers the avid shopper an assortment of boutiques to meet any need. From cakes, fabrics, home décor, jewelry, shoes, furniture, plants, cigars, party supplies, wedding, antiques, aquariums, glass art, framing, photography studios, printing, upholstery, and much more. You can find anything here to meet your every needs and desires, for children and adults. Due to zoning and building regulation wars, many businesses were forced to leave the Bird Road Art District. New building codes were being enforced and fines placed on those who did not comply. Now this area has won the zoning wars and is steadily growing with new merchants and merchandise from the most exotic to the most innovative of products. The Bird Road Art District, as always, is open to the public while offering trade specific items and services. Amongst the array of businesses, Zoffinger Interiors, specializes in designing high-end residential and commercial interiors. Inspired by the natural beauty of South Florida, Zoffinger Interiors creates extraordinary spaces, while keeping with today’s trends and your personal style. Immediately walking into their showroom, you will experience a taste of Zoffinger’s designs; a unique blend of traditional and modern highend furniture and accessories. Other services are offered for hospitality, space planning, model homes, event planning, holiday decoration, and/or consultations. Z. Interiors has a full team of licensed and insured subcontractors that are just as meticulous as designers Natalie and Maria Elena Zoffinger, to complete the most innovative of projects. If you are on a budget, but love to keep up with the transforming trends, Prinzzesa Boutique is the place for you. Specializing in professional styling, Prinzzesa stocks their

inventory every mid-week with the latest fashion, offering their customers the opportunity to look fresh and hot in a city like Miami. All professional styling is a free service included with your purchases of clothes and accessories. Even for a last minute engagement, ensuring a fabulous look, is no challenge for Prinzzesa owner Yari Riguero. Stop in now to stock up on their latest spring fashions. Do you have an upcoming special occasion, like a communion, graduation, baptism, or wedding, and want your son or daughter to look their most fashionable? Find your child’s distinctive flair in Warm Heart’s Children’s Boutique, offering clothes for girl’s (newborn to teen size 16) and boys (infant to toddler). This award winning child’s boutique offers a large selection of hair accessories, belts, purses, and shoes. Professional styling, for your little one, is offered at no cost with your purchases. Visit Warm Hearts today, for the cutest of spring fashions. Glass art does not only belong in churches. Check out Rowe Studio Art Glass for a one of a kind custom piece of glass art that you can display anywhere from your business, home, or even as an accessory. Founded over 36 years ago by the late Brian Rowe, Lynne Rowe has continued to carry on the legacy. Glass designs are original and can be purchased, in the studio. Lynne offers classes on how to create this unique form of art, both on the torch and in the kiln. Prices range from as little as $20 per hour to $200 for extended sessions. Known mostly for offering designs and fabrication of stained glass, sandblasting, mosaics and jewelry, are also offered. You can purchase here any materials for creating your own glass art custom pieces. Visit the showroom TuesdaySaturday from noon to 5pm, or their website at: www.RoweArtGlass.com for more details and schedules. With prom and graduation dates around the corner, take a visit into the clothes-lined

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of the Bird Road Art District walls of Castelli’s boutique. Catering to high-fashion minded city slickers, Castelli’s has been voted #1 by South Florida’s Prom & Graduation Committee, while participating in various fashion shows in Miami. Castelli’s offers all types of styles from classic to contemporary chic, for both day and evening designer attire at lower costs. This boutique is a one of a kind elegance. Owner Sandra Infante-Zibilich, has an incredible eye for what customers look for in today’s fashion. Any occasion is their specialty. Come today and make your one of a kind dress dream come true. Get your upholstery needs met at Rada Upholstery, where you can find a plethora of fabrics to fit any design preference. Rada is a one stop shop for custom design in wall paper, pillows, linens, window treatments, furniture, monogramming and more. Rafael Gonzalez, owner, and his team have the professional experience to design and create any custom piece with luxurious fabrics and textiles. Their attention to detail and friendly demeanor provide clients with an excellent customer service and repeat business for Rada. Your furniture could not be left in better hands. Like many moms, Debbie Diaz had a hard time finding great shoes she liked for her 4 year old daughter. That’s when she decided to open her own kids shoe store. For 14 years, Step By Step, has become a Mecca for the shoe lovers and fashionable moms. The store stocks a wide variety of brands and price points to appeal to Miami’s diverse population. Diaz makes sure to keep her footwear offerings fresh and exciting. And as the market changes, she continues to tweak her assortment. She also has been stocking more of what she calls” French Fry” items such as: hair accessories, tights, pencil cases, wallets, and the like. As a shopper herself, Diaz ensures a friendly service. This focus on service, together with her unique footwear selection, have made Diaz’ store a favorite of the locals, here in the Bird Road Art District.

Step By Step is expanding to a new location, in front, across the parking lot. Visit the store Monday- Friday from 11:00 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 to 6:00 p.m. or the website : www.stepbystepmiami.com for more details. The deep aroma of rich tobacco permeates through Mesa’s Cigars, where you can smoke, lounge, and sip delectable wine and beer. If you seek alternate social events and outings, come to Mesa’s Cigars where the whole shop becomes a lounge with music and where ladies drink free, from Thursday through Saturday. You can even have your special event hosted at Mesa’s. Monthly events, like sports games, domino and poker tournaments, are currently booked here. Aside from the social realm, cigars can be purchased at wholesale prices. Apart from name brand cigars, here you find house blend cigars, with filler binder and wrapping, from Esteli, Nicaragua. Rolling cigar services are also available for any event or occasion. Visit their website at www.mesacigars.com for more information and a schedule of events. Look for this article in any of the following Tuesday papers (Kendall Gazette, South Miami News, Coral Gables News, or Palmetto Bay News) to update yourself with the many businesses and services, which are a part of this Bird Road Art District. Don’t keep this a secret and share the news about this cluster of diverse shops in your community, to your friends, family, and acquaintances. Make it an exciting adventure to get great finds. There are many cafes and restaurants surrounding the Bird Road Art District to satisfy any appetite and to complete a wonderful shopping experience. Be sure to take a copy of this article to any of the participating advertisers to receive a 10% discount on your purchases. You couldn’t ask for more from this centric, one-stop shop Art District, with a great diversity of unique shops and services, affordable prices, friendly atmosphere.

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Conductor extends his contract with Miami Symphony Orchestra BY ANA MARIA COLMENARES

The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO) and Eduardo Marturet have agreed to a second five-year contract as music director and conductor it was announced recently by MISO chair Rafael DiazBalart. The renewal extends the contract through July 31, 2017. “Maestro Marturet’s breadth of repertoire, passion and precision bring an exciting level of quality to the cultural life of Miami,” Diaz-Balart said. “The decision to renew his contract is of the utmost importance for the board of directors. We want to be able to count on his direction and leadership as he continues to strengthen the artistic content and music quality to levels that make all Miamians proud to truly call MISO their own orchestra.” A frequent guest conductor internationally, he was handed the MISO baton in 2006 from the late Maestro Manuel Ochoa who founded the orchestra in l989. Today, the orchestra is comprised of a diverse group of more than 80 talented musicians and designated a Major South Florida Cultural Organization. Marturet enjoys an active career on three continents while remaining deeply

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involved in the musical life of his native country of Venezuela, where he maintains close contact with the world-renowned El Sistema, the Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra movement. His involvement includes giving advice and support in aid of impoverished children. European orchestras with which he has had an active guest conducting relationship include Berliner Symphoniker, European Community Chamber Orchestra, Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, RAI Symphony Orchestra, Danish Radio Symphony, Royal Flemish Philarmonique, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Gelders Orkest, Bohemian Chamber Philharmonic, Budapest Radio Symphony, Brabant Orkest, and Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra in Amsterdam. In 2001, he led the Berliner Symphoniker on a 12-concert tour of major South American cities including Caracas, Sao Paulo, Cordoba, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. Marturet received a Latin Grammy nomination for Encantamento in the category of Best Classical Album conducting the Berliner Symphoniker. He has made more than 40 CDs that range from a Brahms orchestral cycle to surveys of Latin

America’s greatest orchestral composers. Born in Caracas, Marturet studied in Cambridge, England, where he became firmly rooted in the European tradition, obtaining a degree in Piano, Percussion, Conducting, and Composition. In 1979 he returned to Venezuela for a permanent position with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Caracas as associate conductor and later as artistic director to the Orquesta Sinfónica Venezuela, serving in that position until 1995. Marturet and his wife, Athina, reside in Key Biscayne. “It is a privilege to conduct the Miami Symphony Orchestra, and I am very happy that we have agreed on a five-year extension of our contract,” Marturet said. “I look forward to continuing my artistic work with MISO and sharing my vision with orchestra members, the board and my audiences over these next five years to ensure that MISO reaches its destiny of becoming one of the world’s finest orchestras.” A fundraising gala celebrating MISO’s past, present and future will take place on May 22 at the Ice Palace in Miami. For tickets and more information visit the website at <www.themiso.org> or call 1954815-7888.

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Sex and the City inspires Girls’ Weekend Out Event Macy’s at Dadeland Mall will host a Girls’ Weekend Out event on Saturday, May 22, at 2 p.m., in anticipation of the release of the movie Sex and the City 2. Ladies will be treated to a fashion show showcasing the styles of each Sex and the City character and featuring the latest clothing, handbags, shoes and accessories available for purchase at Macy’s. Makeup artists from Lancôme National Makeup Artists will be on site to offer makeup tips. Shoppers also will get the chance to win prizes and giveaways by participating in the Samsonite spinner challenge. The first 100 guests in attendance will receive a $10 Macy’s Gift Card. Customers with any $75 purchase from Better Sportswear will also receive a gift bag. For more information visit online at <www.macys.com/girlsweekend>.

FREE ADMISSION TO SEAQUARIUM FOR AAA MEMBER CARDHOLDERS During AAA Member Appreciation Days at Miami Seaquarium, going on now through May 28, AAA cardholders will receive free admission to the park. Simply present your AAA Membership card at the ticket booth along with proper ID and get in free. Cardholders may also bring up

to five guests at a 10 percent discount. This offer is not combinable with any other offers. For information, call 305-361-5705, ext. 255.

CHABAD OF CUTLER BAY/HOMESTEAD CELEBRATES THE GIVING OF THE TORAH Chabad Jewish Center of Cutler Bay and Homestead will conduct a reading of the 10 Commandments on May 19, at 10 a.m., to commemorate the giving of the Torah. Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. It is commemorated on the first day of the holiday by the reading of the 10 Commandments. There will be a children’s program as well as a Shavuot dairy lunch and ice cream party following the reading. The event is free and the synagogue welcomes all who wish to celebrate the holiday. For information, call 305-975-6680. 8TH ANNUAL ‘TROPICAL NIGHTS’ TO RAISE AUTISM AWARENESS Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) will host the eighth annual “Tropical Nights” on Saturday, May 22, 7 p.m., at the InterContinental Miami. Partygoers will be entertained by Junior’s Band Orchestra and be able to participate in a silent auction. “Tropical Nights” also will

COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS feature an art piece, titled Together, created by local artist GG, as well as an open bar courtesy of Bacardi USA and dinner by the InterContinental Miami. This year’s honorees include Teresa Becerra, president of the Autism Society of Miami-Dade and Constituency Board member of UM-NSU CARD, and David Lawrence Jr., a leader in children’s rights in South Florida. The proceeds of the event fund free programs, services and research initiatives for nearly 5,300 individuals with autism, their families and the professionals who help them everyday. Tickets are on sale for $200 per person. For more information call 305-284-5269 or visit <www.cardtropicalnights.org>. To make a donation to UM-NSU CARD visit <www.umcard.org>.

SUMMER CAMP FAIR SCHEDULED AT VINELAND K-8 CENTER ON MAY 19 Still haven’t found something for your

kids to do this summer? The PTA of Vineland K-8 Center invites parents and children to come out to its second annual Summer Camp Fair on Wednesday, May 19, at 5 p.m. Over 25 camps will be on site to provide parents and children with information on their summer camp programs. Many camps will offer free sessions, discounted registration fees, scholarship information, free giveaways, animal shows and science experiments. Vineland K-8 Center is located at 8455 SW 119 St. Send any questions to <vinelandk8pta@aol.com>.

FREE BOAT SAFETY CHECKS AT MATHESON HAMMOCK The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Coral Gables Flotilla will conduct free boat safety checks on May 22 and May 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at Matheson Hammock Park and Marina. The Coast Guard stresses the importance of boaters having their boats inspected for

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safety and encourages all boaters in the area to participate. For more information, call 305-666-9737.

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK DISCUSSES ITS NIKE MISSILES Alan Scott of Everglades National Park will educate the public on the park’s Nike missile site on Thursday, May 20, 7 p.m., at the historic Homestead Town Hall Museum. The Nike missile site is comprised of U.S. Army missiles installed at Everglades National Park after the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. The missile site, as well as the history of their deployment, has been well preserved. Regularly scheduled tours of the site are offered as well. This lecture is the last in Homestead Town Hall Museum’s evening history lecture series. For more details, contact Bob Jensen 305248-0976. COLUMBIA YIDDISH PROFESSOR TO LECTURE AT GABLESTAGE Columbia University Yiddish Professor Miriam Hoffman will lecture on Chaim Grade’s short story My Quarrel With Hersh Rasseyner, upon which the play The Quarrel is based, following the final 2 p.m. perform-

ance of play on May 23 at GableStage at The Biltmore. Born in Poland, Hoffman survived World War II to become professor of Yiddish at Columbia University for the past 30 years, author of leading Yiddish textbook, The Key to Yiddish, columnist for the Jewish Forward and playwright and founder of the Joseph Papp Yiddish Theatre in New York. The Quarrel, which stars her daughter Avi Hoffman, is running with performances Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 and 7 p.m. To purchase tickets call 305-445-1119 or visit <www.gablestage.org>.

FREE SPRAY/NEUTER DAY ON MAY 23 AT THE J.C.C. The Miami Dade-County Animal Services Department, along with The Cat Network Inc. and the South Florida Veterinary Medical Association, will offer free spray/neuter services on May 23 at the Jewish Community Center in Kendall, located at 11155 SW 112 Ave. The overpopulation of stray cats has been a great concern to many and Animal Services is urging residents to take advantage of this free service. Local veterinarians will donate their time to perform the surgeries. These services will only be available to Miami-

Dade County residents. Proof of current rabies vaccination for cats over four months of age will be required. Rabies vaccines may be obtained on the day of surgery at no additional cost. Veterinarians may decline surgery due to health reasons. For more information, call 305-884-1102, ext. 255.

HEARING RESEARCH INSTITUTE OFFERS FREE HEARING SCREENING In honor of Better Hearing Month, the Hearing Research Institute is offering free hearing screenings on May 27 and 28. The screening will be conducted by audiologist Malvina Trifilio, a licensed and certified teacher of the deaf and a Board-Certified hearing aid specialist. Those interested must have an appointment to be screened. To make an appointment, call Malvina Trifilio directly at 786-261-5190. TAMIAMI TENNIS CENTER TO HOST BLOCK PARTY ON SATURDAY, MAY 29 May is national tennis month and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) is celebrating by hosting a Tennis Block Party on Saturday, May 29, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Tamiami Tennis Center, located at 11201 SW 24 St. inside Tamiami Park. Attendees will be able to learn how to play the game with instruction by skilled teaching professionals and accomplished touring pros. The event also will have beach volleyball,

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beach tennis exhibition matches and a Family Fun Zone. Players will get a chance to compete and win prizes in “Champions of the Court,” “Beat the Pro,” and “Hit for Prizes” competitions. For more information, contact USTA Florida Tennis Program coordinator Cathy Nordlund at 305-252-6591 or by email at <nordlund@florida.usta.com>.

PRAISE/WORSHIP LUNCHEON AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES The Jesus is Lord Chapter of Catholic Women Ministry Magnificat is hosting a praise and worship luncheon on Saturday, May 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 11291 SW 142 Ave. The luncheon will feature guest speaker Barbara Seraphin, Catholic lay minister from St. James Catholic Church in North Miami, sharing her difficult journey from depression and pain to becoming a woman of faith. She hopes to inspire others with her testimony and teach them how to gain the strength they need to endure hard times. Tickets are $20 per person and include lunch and parking. The luncheon is open to men as well as women. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Flore Brown at 305-255-5599.

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BOW AND STRINGS ACADEMY OPENS ITS DOORS FOR CLASSES Nonprofit organization Bow and Strings Academy is open and now offering private and group lessons in violin, viola, and cello to beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Classes are offered Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday classes are offered from 9 a.m. to noon. Chamber ensemble classes also are offered for intermediate and advanced students. Special lessons may be provided for students preparing for auditions to high school orchestra programs or preparing for competitions. All of the Bow and Strings Academy faculty have advanced degrees in music and are well equipped to teach. Bow and Strings Academy is located at 8795 SW 112 St. For more information, contact call 305338-4313 or send email to <bowandstringsacademy@gmail.com>. ‘RAISING AND TEACHING BOYS’ WORKSHOP INFORMS PARENTS Parents or caregivers raising boys can gain

some insight by attending Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership’s free monthly “Lunch and Learn” workshop titled, “Oh Boy! Meeting Your Son’s Unique Needs.” The workshop will be on May 27 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership Corporate Headquarters, 2490 Coral Way, second floor. The workshop will feature guest speaker Holly Zwerling, licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist. She will identify stereotypes that hinder boys’ emotional, social and educational growth; identify unmet services for boys affecting their well being, and empower parents to raise them to be contributing members of society. The workshop will include breakout sessions on topics such as whether or not society is boy friendly and what it’s like for single parents raising boys. For more information, call 305-8564886. Optional lunch boxes for $10 will be available for purchase when making reservations. To make reservations, send email to <adevito@informedfamilies.org> or visit online at <www.informedfamilies.org>.

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Authors pen single girl’s guide to having it all BY RHONDA S. VERONA

The authors of the empowering new guidebook, Boys Before Business: The Single Girl’s Guide to Having It All, Jennifer S. Wilkov and Kimberly A. Mylls, hope to inspire single women to believe that they can have a successful career and a fulfilling love life — because they both did it. The girls continue their 18-city U.S. tour with a stop in Miami, beginning on May 20. They will be hosting a “Girlie Chat” event on Thursday, May 20, 6-8:30 p.m., at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Dadeland Mall, 7687 N. Kendall Dr. Guests will enjoy a fun-filled evening of shopping, makeup, and finally finding Mr. Right. All “single ladies” who attend, will receive a 15 percent discount off their shopping experience (discount is only valid at the Saks Fifth Avenue, Dadeland store the day of the event and excludes some designer and leased collections). To wrap up, on Saturday evening, the girls will host a book signing at a local Miami Borders. They also will do a book signing on Saturday, May 22, 5 p.m., at Borders in Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12 St. The authors are coupling their book signing tour with free special event workshops designed to teach women the first steps for having it all in a fun and supportive environment. Women will leave the events with the tools they need to find the man of their dreams and flourish in their careers. For the single career-minded woman who is looking to live her dream life, this is the book and event for her. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will benefit Sojourners Center, a local organization that provides shelter and support services to thousands of individuals affected by domestic violence. Both authors successfully found true love and watched their careers soar by practicing the principles in the book. Radio host Wilkov has been called “the quintessential writer and teacher for the 21st Century.” Well known as an award-winning freelance writer and the award-winning author of the best-selling Dating Your Money series, Wilkov is the producer, publisher and co-

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Craving a burger and beer? Try Keg South of Kendall BY NANCY EAGLETON

“Family, food and fun” is the motto at Keg South of Kendall, your friendly neighborhood tavern that serves the best burgers around. Whether you stop in to catch the game with friends on one of the eight flat screens or bring the whole family for dinner, there’s something for everyone at Keg South. In addition to the award-winning burgers that come in four pleasing sizes — 1/3 pound, 1/2 pound, 3/4 pound or mini sliders — the Keg South menu features sandwiches, like Barbecue Pork and Chicken Philly, soups and salads, wings, appetizers, desserts and satisfying comfort food entrées. House specialties include Calamari, Smoked Fish Spread, Grilled Fresh Dolphin, Signature Steaks and the Tuna Steak Wrap. “Our menu has really evolved over the years,” said Joe Palmar, who has owned and operated Keg South of Kendall with his wife, Brigitte, since they bought the establishment in 1997. “We start with a fresh, quality product, prepare it to perfection and offer it at a reasonable price.” Kids will enjoy many choices on the menu such as Chicken Tenders, Popcorn Chicken, Dolphin Fingers, Mozzarella

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Palmar explained. “In fact, kids love it here and many of our customers tell us that we are their kids’ first choice for a family outing. They don’t have to be perfectly quiet and there are games and a juke box to keep them busy.” Don’t forget to order dessert. Try the Xango, deep fried banana caramel cheesecake dusted with cinnamon sugar. It’s heavenly. In addition to the diverse everyday menu, Keg South also offers daily specials to spice up the choices for its many regular customers. “We take special requests and we really try to accommodate everyone. Everything on our menu can be made into a wrap,” Palmar said. “We strive to deliver a quality product, excellent service and value to our patrons.” Of course, there are drink specials, too.

Happy hour at Keg South of Kendall is Monday through Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. and again from 10 p.m. to closing. Happy hour features domestic pitchers for $6.50 and mugs for $1.50. Keg South of Kendall offers 20 beers on tap. You can order a mug of Michelob Amber Bock for $1.25 all day, everyday and there are plenty of choices for those who prefer a glass of wine. In the mood for a game of pool? There are two pool tables and you can rack ’em up for just a buck. You won’t miss any sports action when you’re at Keg South because NFL, NBA, MLB and NCAA basketball and football always are tuned in on the eight flat screens. Hey, Marlins fans, stop by Keg South during Marlins season and enjoy $7 Bud and Bud Light pitchers and $2.50 Samuel Adams pints any time the Marlins are playing. Palmar’s team at Keg South consists of many long-time, familiar and friendly faces who are ready to make your lunch, dinner or happy hour a great one. “We have the best clientele and best staff around and I really enjoy what I’m doing,” said Palmar, who previously worked in management at Costco Wholesale. “If I could choose to do anything, I would choose to do this.” Before you go to Keg South of Kendall, check out the website at <www.kegsouthofkendall.com> to print a coupon for a free draft beer, burger or 10 wings with the purchase of the same at an equal or lesser value, valid after 2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Keg South of Kendall is located at 12805 SW 136 Ave. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday, noon to 11 p.m. For more information, call 305-253-7887 and to view the menu or print a coupon, visit <www.kegsouthofkendall.com>.

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Tamiami Subs eating contest celebrates first anniversary BY NANCY EAGLETON

To celebrate its first anniversary, Tamiami Subs in Kendall conducted its first annual sub eating competition on Apr. 17. Fourteen contestants were game for the challenge to eat a two-pound version of Tamiami Subs’ famous steak sandwich, “The Joe Mama,� and a pound of curly fries in the fastest time. The winner of the competition was a firefighter from Broward County who devoured his sub and fries in 15 minutes and took home a 32inch Samsung flat screen TV as his prize. “The event was a success and a great way to celebrate our first year in business,� said Vanessa Ruiz, who owns and operates Tamiami Subs with her business partner, Ryan Lomax. “Many of our customers, friends and family attended the event. We had a tent with live music, free food, games and a bounce house for the kids.� Tamiami Subs also raffled off a prize of free subs for a year. With hot subs, deli subs, burgers, wraps and salads made from the finest ingredients around, the winner, Felipe Otero, is in for quite a treat during the next 52 weeks.

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promise, Ruiz and Lomax start with the best, fresh baked bread, quality meats and fresh vegetables, which they purchase from the local growers in their area. They top it off with personable, friendly service that you don’t find in other sub shops and delis. “Customer service is really important to us and we’re big on getting to know our customers and addressing them by name,� Ruiz said. “It makes people feel comfortable and enhances the total experience.� All subs, wraps, burgers, and salads are made fresh to order. Voted No. 1 by the Tamiami Subs customers, the Garlic Steak Sub is topped with a homemade garlic sauce and is sure to keep you coming back for more. Other favorites are the Honey Mustard Chicken and the traditional steak or chicken Philly sub, complete with grilled onions, mush-

rooms, peppers and cheese sauce. The all beef burgers are fresh and satisfying and the traditional deli subs are made to order with premium deli meats and cheeses, sliced fresh everyday. For those who want to eat a bit healthier, Tamiami Subs offers wraps such as Grilled Chicken Caesar and salads such as the Oriental Chicken. There also is a Kids Menu with wraps, grilled cheese and chicken tenders, all served with fries and a soda for $5.95. “Customers can make it a combo by adding a drink with chips or fries,â€? Ruiz said. “Everyone loves the curly cheese fries and we just started offering homemade brownies that are a hit, as well.â€? The restaurant is spacious, modern and immaculate and offers plenty of booth seating. The dĂŠcor features corrugated tin walls and vintage aviation photos that fit right in with the view of the Tamiami Airport runways. Tamiami Subs can cater your next event or business meeting with sub and wrap platters, deli platters and salads. Customers who work in the area should be happy to hear that Tamiami Subs will be open for breakfast in the near future. “We’re finalizing the menu now. We’ll have breakfast sandwich choices with eggs, cheese and bacon. We’ll also serve freshly brewed espresso,â€? Ruiz said. “We’ve had so many requests from our customers to open for breakfast.â€? Tamiami Subs is located on the north side of Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport at 14261 SW 120 St., Suite 105. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, to view the menu or place an order online, visit <www.tamiamisubs.com> or call 305-752-4949 to place an order for pick-up.

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Time to register for camp at Deering Estate at Cutler BY CATHY FERREIRA

This summer, the Deering Estate at Cutler will offer three types of summer camp: Eco-Explorers (ages 6-8), Deering Discovery Camp (ages 9-11), and Camp Ikana Okee “Sea and Land” (ages 12-15). There are five, 10-day sessions available from June 14 through Aug. 20. Teacher planning day camps also are available on June 10 and 11. Eco-Explorers (ages 6-8): Children can experience a fun environment in which they can explore a balance of environmental awareness, adventures, and eco-themed arts and crafts while exploring the history and nature of the estate. The program makes use of the many advantages within the archaeological, natural and historic setting of the estate, including interactive exhibits, our natural areas and technology lab. Deering Discovery Camp (ages 9-11): Children will learn about history, archeology, and nature by taking part in a series of hands on activities at the Deering Discovery Camp. Camp activities include nature hikes, educational environmental projects, a canoe trip to Chicken Key, and participation in an exciting archeological dig along with other enrichment and recreational activities. Camp “Ikana Okee” (ages 12-15): Camp “Ikana Okee,” which means “Sea and Land,” is an adventure camp where science, education and adventure are the

focus as campers explore the wonders of the natural and marine world. Camp “Ikana Okee” offers unique and innovative recreational activities where the mysteries of the oceans are revealed through hands-on activities above, beside and below the water’s surface. Camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Early drop-off and late pickup are available for an additional fee. Early drop off is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and late pickup is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The cost of each camp is $375 (10-day session). The cost for the Teacher Planning Day Camp is $38 for one day or $75 for both days. Please note there is a one-time $12 annual camp registration fee. To register for Summer Camp at the Deering Estate, call 305-235-1668 ext. 233. Visit the Deering Estate website at <www.deeringestate.org> for the Summer Camp registration form. The Deering Estate at Cutler, a MiamiDade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. Historic house tours are offered daily (10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.) with admission to the estate. EcoAdventure Tours also are offered throughout the year for an additional fee. For more information on the Deering Estate’s educational and cultural programs, visit online at <www.deeringestate.org>.

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The results of “Hat Racking” or improper pruning Star vation— “Hat Racking” removes more than 50% of the Right Tree – Right Place tree’s crown, plants can starve quickly, especially if trees are poor quality at pruning time. The preferred practice, called “crown reduction,” removes less than 1/4 of the crown, boosting the tree’s ability manufacture food. This can be seen in palms as well, where over-pruning can and will lead to the starvation death of many palm species. Insectss and d Diseases—an improperly pruned tree will result in large branch stubs that are more susceptible to insect damage and fungi. Weak k Branches—weak branches can grow after a larger one is removed. Often, a tree will produce many thin and weakly-attached branchlets called water shoots which don’t add to the structure of a tree. Tree e Death—some species of trees will not tolerate improper pruning and die after being topped or hat racked. An arborist can lend accurate counsel at the outset of a job. Ugliness—an improperly pruned tree is a disfigured tree. Even with its re-growth, it never regains the grace and character of its species. The landscape and the community are robbed of a valuable asset. “Lowerr Cost”—hat racking a tree is

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Garden Club sets end of year meeting on May 25 BY GARY ALAN RUSE

The Palmetto Bay Garden Club, which was formed in August 2009, has scheduled a special meeting for May 25. The group was created not only for those who share a common interest in and love of gardening, but also to be active in civic projects to help make the community better and help with beautification of the area. Club vice president Candy McDonald said that the club has gotten off to a great start in helping achieve those goals. “We’ve raised about $1,700 in a sixmonth period,” McDonald said. “We always need members. Meetings are the last Tuesday of the month. Our end of the year meeting is May 25 at the library

in Ludovici Park. It starts at 7 p.m. and we’re just having a little dinner to thank everybody that participated throughout the year.” The garden club is for both men and women. Some members of the group previously had been doing projects to help decorate the Deering Estate. Ines Mander, is president of the group and a Palmetto Bay resident since 1990, and had previously been helping Pinecrest because of the lack of a garden club in Palmetto Bay. To join or for more information contact Ines Mander at 305-238-3626, by email at <neshinava@bellsouth.net>, or Candy McDonald, vice president, at 305-259-0041, by email at <candymcdonald@bellsouth.net>.

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University of Art & Design slates eighth annual Student Exhibition BY MARCIA GOMEZ

Join Miami International University of Art & Design for its eighth annual Student Exhibition, June 3 to July 15. This unique exhibition showcases the students’ many talents, while offering them gallery exhibition learning experience. Each year more than 200 pieces are submitted by students of all programs hoping that their piece will be one of the 45 selected to be displayed for the exhibition. The exhibit is juried by a local Miami artist who selects three honorable mentions and one best in show. The exhibit opens Thursday, June 3, and runs through July 15. A student exhibit reception will take place on Thursday, June 10, from 6 to 9 p.m., and is open to the public at no charge. The exhibit will be in the Main Gallery at Miami International University of Art &

Design, 1501 Biscayne Blvd. The gallery is open to the public at no cost during regular university hours, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday. Metered parking is available on the street and parking is available in the Omni Garage for $12 per hour. Miami International University of Art & Design is located near the heart of the arts district offering degree programs in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Visual & Entertainment Arts, Photography, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Computer Animation, and Film & Digital Production. It also offers Master of Fine Arts degree programs in Interior Design, Computer Animation, Film, Graphic Design and Visual Arts and a Master of Arts in Graphic Design. For more information on Miami International University of Art & Design, visit online at <www.artinstitutes.edu/miami>.

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All-new Acura ZDX is a ‘four-door sports coupe’ Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS Acura is calling the all-new 2010 ZDX a “four-door sports coupe,” no matter that the definition of a coupe stipulates that it is a car with only two doors. The ZDX is true to the prototype model that debuted at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. Acura says it combines the best attributes of a coupe, a sedan and a sport utility vehicle “wrapped into a beautifully sculpted package” that features a panoramic glass roof, hidden rear door handles and bold fender flares. The sexy vehicle was designed, developed and manufactured entirely in North America and breaks new ground for Acura in many ways. It’s the first vehicle styled from start to finish in the new Acura Design Studio in Torrance, CA, allowing exterior and interior designers to work closely together throughout the design process. It’s also true to the original sketch from Acura’s

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