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Plan to put new fire-rescue station on USDA land sparks controversy BY JAMES MACDONALD Council Member, Village of Pinecrest
What had been noncontroversial for the past six or seven years suddenly became so in the spring when residents of the Kings Bay neighborhood of Coral Gables and some residents of the Oak Grove neighborhood in Palmetto Bay became alarmed over a bill in the U.S. House that would direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to convey two acres of the agency’s subtropical research station (located in Palmetto Bay adjacent to Pinecrest and Miami-Dade County) so that a new firerescue station could be built there. When residents near the USDA property became aware of the bill, some became concerned that the proposed fire station would negatively impact their neighborhood. Calls were made to Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (a co-sponsor of the legislation) resulting in the bill being temporarily sidetracked so everyone could become better informed and made aware of the critical need for a fire-rescue station in the area. It has long been recognized by the Metro-Dade Fire Department and the Villages of Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay
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Patriots win!
Public education capital outlay to non-public entities BY GRANT MILLER
The Pinecrest Patriots won the U.S. Baseball Independence Day 15 Under championship played in Parkland. Front row (l-r) Ryan Booth, Dean Maestu, Keaton Zargham, Jacob Levin, Tyler Arp; back row (l-r), Dylan Charlton, Gio Soto, Nick Auerbacher, Ryan Hernandez, Tyler Booth bat boy, Justin Kross, Justin Marcano and Blake Miller.
Charter schools will receive $91 million for their construction and maintenance needs, state lawmakers agreed. The figure represents a $36 million increase over last year’s allocation, but it falls just short of the $100 million proposed by Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida House. The deal was struck during budget negotiations that lasted late into the night. The one-time allocation will come out of the Public Education Capital Outlay fund. PECO dollars are gener-
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EDUCATION, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ated from the state’s gross receipts tax on cable, electric and land-line telephone bills. Charter school advocates had hoped to secure a recurring source of funding for capital outlay projects this year. That doesn’t mean the fight is over for good. Charter schools enroll more than 200,000 students statewide and are run by nonprofit governing boards that function independently of local school districts. Some are managed by for-profit companies. The state’s 350 charter schools will share $9l million, while the approximately 3,000 traditional schools will go without. If the facts show funding went to where it was needed most, so be it; but those school officials who are forced to work under leaky roofs, around struggling air conditioners and in ill-equipped facilities certainly don’t see it that way. Like traditional public schools, charter schools receive state money for operating expenses, including teacher salaries and instructional materials. But while traditional school systems can levy property taxes to fund construction and maintenance, charter schools cannot. For the past several years, the Legislature has given charter schools an extra boost through the PECO fund. Those dollars used to go to traditional public schools, too. But because fewer people are using land-line phones, the fund has been slowly dwindling. State economists predict it will eventually dry up. Opponents argue that charter schools should not receive taxpayer dollars for capital projects because their facilities are not public assets. They also make the case that charter schools were allowed in Florida because they promised to do more with less. Advocates, however, say children statewide should receive the same amount of money, regardless of whether they attend traditional or charter schools. A steady stream of facilities funding, they say, would help level the playing field. According to Florida Watch, as of the 2010 debt affordability report, an annual report detailing the impact of future debt obligations, PECO bonds account for $11.2 billion of the state’s outstanding debt. Out of the $28.2 billion in total state debt, 15.8 billion is for the construction of educational facilities, with PECO as the primary issuer, followed by the lottery. Over the last decade, there has been a net increase of $4.2 billion in PECO bond
issuances. It is projected that over the next decade there will be another $5.8 billion in PECO issuances. PECO bonding for this year alone is over $300 million, of which half has been appropriated to institutions so far. For at least the next couple of years, the PECO revenue stream has been fully leveraged. Looking back, Florida’s insistence on issuing close to the maximum amount of PECO bonds possible during the period of high tax revenue has effectively tied the state’s hands from issuing any new bonds during lower growth periods, regardless of need. This means that a sharp enough drop off in revenue from the gross receipt tax could leave the PECO fund insolvent and reliant on other state revenue to meet their debt obligations. Florida’s PECO bonds are currently rated AAA (Prime) by both Fitch and Standard and Poor’s, but have a negative rating outlook. Moody’s has rated these bonds as AA1 (High Grade) with a stable outlook. Much like the Social Security Trust Fund, legislatures just can’t keep their hands off money within reach for their preferred projects. It appears likely the current state government is following that tradition and using whatever means are available to implement a larger placement of charter schools, at the expense of all others. How the amount of $91 million grew from what was initially proposed from the state Senate and House, might want to be looked at. And how Legislatures came to the conclusion that all institutions other than charter schools fell short of needing any assistance may also need some investigating. But one thing is clear, all is not on the table when it comes to how Tallahassee does business, and if they need a compass, they might want to visit the Florida Constitution, and they might find it on the floor. Article IX, Section 1 reads as follows: The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its borders. Adequate provision shall be made by law for a uniform, efficient, safe, secure and high-quality system of free public schools that allow students to obtain a high-quality education and for the establishment, maintenance and operation of institutions of higher learning and other public education programs that the needs of the people may require.
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CONTROVERSY, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– that fire protection and emergency medical services are inadequate in southeast Pinecrest and northwest Palmetto Bay. As you can see from the chart, southeast Pinecrest is poorly served by the two existing fire stations — one on SW 104th Street and the other on 152nd Street — both west of U.S.1. The response times for emergencies are dangerous and that has been recognized for many years. Hence the effort in Congress to authorize the USDA to convey a small section of the research station to Metro-Dade. Because it is federal land, it literally takes an Act of Congress to accomplish that (lucky us). Now, not only is the inadequate response time a life-safety concern for our residents, it is compounded by the fact that about 1,000 homes in east Pinecrest do not have county water. So, the homes are not protected by fire hydrants and those residents must rely on tanker trucks to deal with any fire emergency. The objections of some Kings Bay residents (covered by the Coral Gables Fire Station at Old Cutler and Red Road) and the Oak Grove community, who, like Pinecrest, must rely on those two existing fire stations west of U.S. 1, focused on per-
ceived noise that might be associated with a fire station. Others opposed the USDA sale of any part of their property due to historic and environmental concerns. It should be noted that the Miami-Dade Fire Department has done an exhaustive analysis of all potential sites in north Palmetto Bay that might be suitable for a fire station (there are no suitable sites in Pinecrest). A fire department representative appeared at the Pinecrest Village Council meeting in June and said the only site suitable is the USDA property. Last week, Mayor Lerner and I were in Washington, D.C. and had the opportunity to meet with Sen. Bill Nelson and Rep. Ros-Lehtinen and members of their staffs. Both lawmakers are aware of the critical need for the fire station and encourage everyone concerned to continue to communicate on the issue. Mayor Lerner and I also met with a representative of the USDA who reiterated that the department recognizes the need for better fire and emergency service for Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay and emphasized that conveying the two acres from the research station to Miami-Dade would not detract from the mission of the
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facility, nor would it have a negative impact on the environment. We were told that the USDA will review the property and determine what area would be best suited for a fire station, consistent with the best use of the land as a sub-tropical research facility. As to noise, officials from the fire department told us that emergency and fire response crews do not always rely on sirens, but rather on flashing lights and other electronic methods. In fact, a Pinecrest resident who lives near the emergency sub-station on Red Road – one who frequently lets Village officials know when events at Pinecrest Gardens seem to him to be too loud — told the council that he never hears the EMS trucks at all. Of
course, if we must balance some noise from sirens with lives and property at risk, we know what takes priority. The real life-safety needs of a large number of our residents living in the affected areas of both communities demand that our governments, both local and national, address these concerns. While voicing contrary opinions is part of the democratic process, once the facts are known by all and the needs of the community are understood, I am confident the community will come together to see that the quality of life for all will be enhanced by having a new fire station close by and ready to rapidly respond to emergencies. If you have any questions or comments, email me at <mcdonald@pinecrestfl.gov>.
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ALEXIS BARKOW Palmetto High School senior Alexis (Lexie) Barkow has been volunteering for Friendship Circle every other Sunday since she was in the seventh grade. “I started doing it as a community service project,” Barkow says. “I needed a bat mitzvah project. I fell in love with it and I just wanted to continue it.” Barkow and a partner would go to the homes of the children they worked with. They would play with the child or children to give parents a two-hour break from their child care duties. At the home sessions Barkow says they tried to foster activities that took the children away from the computer and helped them focus on interacting with other kids. “I remember that one of the girls we worked with had cerebral palsy, so the most we could do with her was play on the floor with toys,” she says. Today Barkow goes to the chabad and participates in group sessions. The group sessions have specific activities for the children who attend. “We have a teen circle, tween circle and a children’s circle,” Barkow says. Barkow attends training sessions at the beginning of the year and in December there are workshops for the volunteers. Friendship Circle may be Barkow’s longtime volunteer activity, but it is not her only one. This year she put together a team of 10 to 12 walkers for the Susan G. Komen Walk in honor of her mother who has battled breast cancer. Last year, she participated in
the Pinecrest Relay For Life walkathon. “We did it through our BBYO youth group chapter,” she says. “We took pictures of guys our age in joke costumes. We sold them to people in our school and to people in our group. It helped us raise money for the American Cancer Society. We also got donations.” BBYO also raised money by selling tee shirts emblazoned with the legend Miami Region Thinks Pink. “We sold it to people in our region, from Kendall to Aventura and Miami Beach,” she says. Barkow is vice president of the BBYO region. She has been on the chapter board for four years as secretary, is the head of recruitment and was vice president before running for vice president of the region. She attended an international BBYO conference in Pennsylvania in June. At Palmetto, she is the vice president of service for the National Honor Society and a member of the English Honor Society. She is also a peer educator for HIV/AIDS. “We teach ninth graders about reproductive health, nutrition, exercise, mental health and drugs and alcohol,” she says, adding that she will serve in that program again this coming school year. She is also in the Jewish Student Union as the underclass representative in her sophomore year and as historian last year. This year she will serve as vice president. “We have a lot of students and sometimes the rabbis come and talk to us about holidays,” she says. “It’s a good way for Jewish students to come and meet other Jewish students and socialize and learn about the culture.” This year, Barkow will be the co-sports editor for the school newspaper and it will be the fourth year that she has played on the varsity lacrosse team. Barkow is already considering prospective colleges to attend. Her preliminary list includes Florida, Maryland and Tulane. She says she will apply to about 10 schools. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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SAMANTHA HERRON Palmetto High School senior Samantha Herron works hard to get books into the hands of children. Herron is the vice president of the junior board for Help a Little Woman (HALO). The community service group was formed to help feed the people of Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Later, the project morphed into an effort to provide foster children with books. “We set up a library and give kids free range to get what books they want,” she says. Herron collects books ranging from babies to 18 year olds. She gets helps from youngsters working on Boy Scout projects, bar and bat Mitzvah projects and from friends. She has collected books at school, but stopped doing it as an official club project because it became difficult navigating through all the bureaucracy. Now she has the books brought to her house. The books are taken to a variety of events for foster children and their families such as adoption carnivals or large-scale workshops where the kids are taken on field trips. They put the books on shelves and tell the kids to take two or three. However, at the end of the day they allow them to take as many as they like. “It’s so nice to see the kids take the books, they are so excited,” Herron says. “When I do this, it’s usually a 12-hour day.” She categorizes the books according to age and subject.
“A lot of kids don’t have a lot of items that are their own,” she says. “We give them little labels (with their names) and book marks. It’s really nice.” Herron became involved with HALO when they were expanding to include foster children in the program. “I’ve grown up hearing about the injustice of the foster care system,” Herron says. “It’s really a shame; the foster kid that we’re able to reach, they are with the caring foster families.” At Palmetto, Herron is on the History Bowl team and a member of the Social Science Honor Society. “We made it to nationals this year,” she says. “We almost made it to the playoffs. We were in 33rd and you needed to be in 32nd place.” Herron competed on the History Bowl team as a sophomore and junior. She plans to do it again as a senior. This year she was on Varsity B team. In the next school year she hopes to be on the A team. This past year she also competed in the Geography Bee for the first time and she is also involved in the Health Information Project as a peer educator. “In Florida, health education is no longer a required credit,” she says. “So junior and senior kids go in and talk about drugs and alcohol and HIV/AIDS.” In the past, the peer educators went to PE or science classes, but this past year, the peer educators taught students in world history classes. “The history class worked well,” she says. “It’s a really nice program. Having kids teach other kids about health education gets through to them better. You’d be surprised at what these kids ask. Health education is so important. I’ll be doing it again next year.” This past year, Herron was the secretary of community service for the student council. Now that she’s a senior, she will begin applying to colleges for admission. She says she will concentrate primarily on small liberal arts colleges in the northeast. “My dream school is Swarthmore,” she says. “But I’m probably going to go to the University of Florida. I’m visiting Amherst for a summer camp in July.” Herron plans to major in journalism or English, but says she may combine the two fields and become a teacher. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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CARLOS SUHR Palmetto High School senior Carlos Suhr has a third-degree black belt in Tai Kwon Do. At one time, he participated in Tai Kwon Do, but that has changed since he entered high school.
“I compete in mathematics competitions now,” he says. “I haven’t been in any Tai Kwon Do matches recently.” Suhr has been in Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society, since his freshman year. He is something of a math whiz and started with Algebra Two when he was in the ninth grade, earning seventh place in the regional competition. In the 10th grade, he competed in pre-calculus competition. Last year, he could not compete because the dates for the competition in the calculus division conflicted with his SAT preparation. “When it comes to math, I just like how it challenges me to think in new ways that I haven’t thought of before,” he says. “In math there is always one way to answer. I think it’s cool to venture out to my own world and just think of different ways to solve problems.” Suhr is a member of the National Honor Society and was the group’s treasurer last year. He is also in the Science National Honor Society and he is president of Interact, the student arm of Rotary International. He served as president-elect Interact last year and was treasurer in his sophomore year. “Interact did many different things last year,” he says. “We made dresses for little girls in
Africa in a collaborative effort. We took fabric and we cut it out in the shape of dress and then sewed the pieces together. “One of the things I helped coordinate involved cutting out the stars of old American flags and sending them to our troops overseas. We typed messages and put them in a bag with the star. Everything was done properly; we retired the flags and sent the stripes to the Boy Scouts to be burned.” Suhr says the project was inspired by a Florida woman who was featured on ABC news. “She was working on this program for her son and I read a newspaper article about her, then called her up and asked how I could get involved,” he says. “She was appreciative and now I’m trying to make this a continuous thing, not just a one-day wonder.” Earlier in the year, Interact hosted the annual Panthers Got Talent show at Palmetto High School. “We raised money that will go to a waterpurification program in India,” he says. “We raised about $4,000.” Suhr is also the business manager of Palmetto’s school newspaper, the Panther. “I’m responsible for the financial aspect of it, everything financially. I’m in charge of the
advertising in the paper and for making sure that we have enough money to print,” he says. In his sophomore year, Suhr was a staff writer. At the end of the year, his predecessor took him under her wing and taught him the financial ropes about publishing a newspaper. “I took it and ran with it,” he says. “This past year was pretty successful.” And Suhr says that was because of his appreciation for the publishing business and his acumen with numbers. Suhr is also active in the community away from school. He regularly volunteers to participate with the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. “I have volunteered with them since I was in the seventh grade and every year I join a team,” he says. “I started volunteering then because my friend’s brother had cancer. He was later cured.” Suhr says he participates in Relay For Life to help promote awareness of the disease. “So many people are affected by cancer,” he says. “Not just the people who have the disease, but also their friends and relatives, their caregivers.” By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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Soccer Locker moves to new location BY JESSE SCHECKNER
Longtime Village sporting goods retailer Soccer Locker has moved from its US1 location of 20 years to a new building situated almost directly across the highway. Owner Dave Zighelboin, who has owned and operated the business for 32 years, says the move to 9601 S. Dixie Hwy. will open opportunities for improvement in the Soccer Locker operation. “Everything here is new,” Zighelboin says. “I have my own parking, a new computer system and everything else. Hopefully that makes us even better.” Though the store is the same size as the one in the old location, Zighelboin and his team have incorporated a sleek aesthetic in both decoration and inventory presentation. The well-lit and debris-free two-story retail outlet boasts an intelligently laid out and tastefully arranged array of goods that is simple in design and easily navigable. An elevator connects the two levels. The downstairs section of the store boasts an assortment of jerseys, shorts, athletic undergarments, goals, agility cones, speed chutes, an abundance of soccer balls and a modest wall display of footwear. Fans of a
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particular team will have no problem finding an official jersey to their liking. There is clothing available for all ages and for both genders. Two changing rooms are located directly across from the point of sales. The glass case surrounding the sales area contains a neat display of muscle pain relief balm, athletic wraps, key chains, patches, athletic tape, thermoses, stickers, World Cup replicas, magnets, LED pocket lights, caps, scarves, whistles, gloves and roughly 25 soccer-related DVDs. The upper level is dedicated primarily to footwear. Soccer Locker carries standard brands, including Nike, Adidas and Puma, as well as some
more exclusive lines such as Diadora, Umbro, Joma and Asics. “We used to carry a lot more of the smaller brands, but the big brands were just too strong and wiped most of them out,” Zighelboin says. Sliding cabinet shelves filled with shoes line two of the upstairs walls and contain footwear ranging widely in price. The ends of the cabinets feature large pictures of some of modern soccer’s biggest stars, and many of the same jerseys they are wearing in the pictures hang on racks nearby. Adidas representatives recently visited the store and decorated the display area dedicated to their product, and Nike soon will send people to do the same. Zighelboin also intends to implement hospital-style floor guides to allow for even better customer navigation. Soccer Locker is currently offering a “buy one, get one free” promotion on selected team jerseys from last year to make room for the new inventory coming in. “We’re preparing for the World Cup next summer, so we’re already starting to buy for that,” Zighelboin says. “I’ve already gotten World Cup tee shirts and there’s a thing going on right now in Brazil called the Federation Cup, a precursor to the World Cup, so people are getting geared for that.” A husband, father of four and a Miami resident since 1966, Zighelboin feels strong ties to the local community and does what he can in terms of giving back. He’s been involved with the YMCA for many years and contributes regularly to local school fundraisers through donations or silent auctions. Soccer Locker also participates in the Fiesta Cup, the Mega Cup and several other local soccer tournaments. For more information, visit 9601 S. Dixie Hwy., call 305-670-9100 or go to <www.soccerlocker.com>.
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What will the Marlins’ future hold? BY PRESTON MICHELSON
Imagine, if you will indulge me, an alternate reality. Miami has, just this season, been given a new baseball franchise. All the players and the coaching staff that currently are in place are the same. The owner, however, is different. In a vacuum, their situation isn’t so hopeless at all. They have promising young talent already performing at the Major League level in Jose Fernandez, Jacob Turner and Marcell Ozuna. They also have prospects who are excelling in the minor league system in Jake Marisnick, Christian Yelich and Andrew Heaney. They also are slated to have a relevant draft pick in next year’s draft pick as a prize for their irrelevancy. They also have a youthful manager in Mike Redmond who can better relate to the neophytes that will soon be making their way into the South Florida locker room. With trades that are to come, the Marlins will be bolstering their farm system even
more. In this alternate reality, the fans should be optimistic. The team would have no history of bilking its fan-base and the owner would have no past of trading AllStars when their salaries become fair. However, we are in this reality. And in this reality, Marlins fans have a hard time being optimistic and faithful. They have been betrayed before and, most likely, they will be betrayed again. The way I look at it, this is 2006 all over again. In the offseason before the 2006 season, the Marlins brass traded away Josh Beckett, Mike Lowell, Carlos Delgado, Juan Pierre and Paul Lo Duca. In return, they received some prized possessions in Hanley Ramirez, Anibal Sanchez, Mike Jacobs, and Ricky Nolasco. The 2006 Marlins had a payroll of $14,998,500 — lowest in the league by a significant amount. The 2013 Marlins happen to have the second-lowest payroll and the differential below the team with the third lowest payroll is also quite large. The 2006 team was probably a little better than the 2013 Marlins, but the very young core, the meek
payroll and the flurry of trades that preceded the season are comparable. With the exception of Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis, who were traded in the offseason after 2007, the Marlins kept the same core of players until 2011. In those six years, the team was exceedingly competitive, topping out with an 87-75 record in 2009. The team’s best players were also very young, from Josh Johnson to Dan Uggla to Hanley Ramirez. Those six years contained one-third of the winning seasons in Marlins franchise history, as well. I see many comparisons that can be made between these two teams (other than Miguel Olivo, who strangely enough reappeared this season). This current Marlins team is poised to have a similar six-year run. As older players are being shipped out, newer players have replaced and will be replacing them. While irrelevance may be the case in the short term, relevance may not be too far away. But while excitement (rightly) bounds with the selection of prospects from the minors, a bit of hesitancy (rightly) accom-
CORNER panies it. How long is this player going to be a Marlin? Is he going to be traded when he gets “too expensive?” It is difficult to have total faith in an organization that has done nothing but abuse you. I cannot say what will be the case in six years, but, for the foreseeable future, this team has a real chance to compete. Preston Michelson is a freshman at the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism and is a graduate of Palmer Trinity School. He is a frequent contributor to this newspaper and the opinions he expresses are his own and not necessarily those of the editors and publishers. Contact him on Twitter at @PrestonMich or by email at <michelsonpr@gmail.com>.
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Lorenzo-Bomnin Chevrolet rolls out New Showroom, facility and car line By Jesse Scheckner Drive by Lorenzo-Bomnin Chevrolet, located at 8455 S. Dixie Hwy. and one thing is immediately evident: drastic improvements are being made. Although construction for the dealership is still roughly two months away from completion, the two-time GM Mark of Excellence award-winning business, led by partners Lorenzo Llerena and Arnaldo Bomnin, already looks better than ever. The new facility is 34,000 sq. feet in its entirety, with a 4,300 sq. foot showroom and a massive 15,400 sq. foot air conditioningready garage stocked with high end, state of the art equipment. The new main building houses 28 personnel offices, a general office, and has a repositioned storefront that places the showroom in direct view of US1complete with all of the latest Chevrolet- approved designs. It is the most up to date Chevrolet facility in South Florida and the only one being rebuilt from scratch. “The visibility of the design is great, and we now have a lot more exposure from US1 into the showroom,” says Llerena. It’s great for Chevrolet, for the area and for us as deal-
ers. I think it’s a win-win for everybody.” Originally built as a gas station during the 1940’s, the property was later repurposed as a car dealership. Its small size made it impossible to provide many modest amenities, however. Among the things Llerena and Bomnin are most excited about is the opportunity to reward their customers’ loyalty with a much more accommodating setting that includes a new customer lounge outfitted with a large flat screen television and a dedicated internet room equipped with free wi-fi. Customers bringing in their vehicles for service are provided with free carwashes and there is a point-accumulation reward system for repeat visitors. “We’re very excited that we are able to offer customers much better conditions now,” he says. “They were very loyal to us in the old facility and we’re thrilled to offer them a much improved environment.” All of this remodeling coincides with the largest product revamp in General Motors’ history, with almost 70 percent of their 2014 vehicles being gorgeously redesigned including the Silverado, Colorado, Tahoe, Suburban, Malibu, Impala and the Corvette, of
which they are the number one dealer in the entire southeast region of the United States, year to date. The new rollout also will include the debut of the Chevy SS (Sports Sedan), which boasts a sedan exterior with a Corvette engine. Both Llerena and Bomnin are first generation (l-r) Lorenzo Llerena and Arnaldo Bomnin proudly stand in Cuban immigrants their beautiful new showroom who came to the U.S. during the 1990’s with no family or money. Neither of better way is there to do it than with an Amerthem spoke English when they arrived and it ican brand that is so iconic?” he says. “We was through sheer will, determination and both came to this country with absolutely strategic planning that they got to where they nothing at all and I feel extremely privileged are today as the only 100 percent Hispanic- and grateful to this nation for the opportunity it has given us.” owned Chevrolet dealership in the region. “The way I see it, my partner and I are the For more information, call 305-740-7475 or realization of the American dream, and what visit <www.lorenzobomninchevrolet.com>.
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MahaVapor e-cigarettes on cutting edge of tobacco alternatives BY JESSE SCHECKNER
With endorsements from major celebrities, electronic cigarettes or e-cigs have never been more widely accepted, and Alex Sanders, owner and founder of Maha Vapor, firmly believes in the transformative potential of his product. One of the most disruptive technologies to surface since the turn of the century, e-cigs have grown from a fringe indulgence to a viable tobacco alternative discussed in publications including the Wall Street Journal and Forbes Magazine. “Smoking cigarettes is all risk and no reward,” Sanders says. “We want Maha Vapor to be an inspirational, motivational kind of product that people look at and see that they overcame potentially one of the hardest things to do, which is quit smoking.” Sanders graduated from the University of Miami Business School in 2011 with a dual degree from IE Business School in Madrid. He received his undergraduate degree at Duke University where he studied economics and public policy with a focus on health. In concurrence with running Maha, he develops health IT as a product manager in software design for the health company, CareCloud. A former smoker himself with lung cancer running in his family – his grandmother recently passed away from the disease – he hasn’t touched a cigarette since discovering the alternative he now stands behind. “If I can get one person to quit smoking by the age of 40, it would be the best thing I can do for that person, to extend their life,” he says. “From an economical standpoint, the money you save is incredible. If you’re a pack a day smoker, at $6.50 a pack – which is actually being generous since most cigarettes cost a couple dollars more than that – that’s about $2,500 a year you’re spending, as compared to the $350 you’d spend per year on Mahas.” Named for a Sanskrit word which appears in several languages and translates
into “greatness,” Maha Vapor e-cigs utilize technology that has only been available to the public for the last eight months. The starter kits are $50, come with a carrying case and contain the fully assembled unit, including a mouthpiece, atomizer, tank and three replacement wicks. The USBrechargeable device is attractive, sleek, modern looking, minimalist and very easy to use. Its refillable liquid reservoir is clear and visible, conveniently allowing users to monitor how much liquid is left. The logo, the profile of a lion, is emblazoned on the side of the unit and at the bottom is the slogan, Be Brave. “‘Be Brave’ is about being able to live with your mortality, to understand every moment is important, that you’re living for the moments that count, the moments that matter, the Maha moments,” Sanders says. The liquid used by Maha Vapors is a natural, FDA-approved flavoring and a combination of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin, which produces the vapor and burn that stimulates standard smoke. Nicotine is an optional ingredient offered in several dosage levels. There are new liquid flavors available every week. Beyond the standard flavors of tobacco and menthol are more creative ones, including mango, mojito, passion fruit, strawberry, energy drink, apple, chocolate, blueberry and many more. Vapor specialist Julien Fache has created several popular combinations, including Mangothol, a combination of mango and menthol, and Summertime, which combines blueberry and pomegranate. Because the device produces no actual smoke, it can be enjoyed anywhere. “We’re trying to make our product accessible,” says Sanders. “I’m not trying to make our margins ridiculous because I really want people to adopt this. I see the social good in it.” Maha Vapors is located at 17891 S. Dixie Hwy. For more information, call 786-5053201 or go to <www.mahavapor.com>.
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Village officials lay wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Mayor Cindy Lerner and Councilmember James McDonald recently laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. They were joined by aldermen from Chicago. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is dedicated to the memory of American soldiers who have died in service to the country and wreath-laying ceremonies pay special tribute to fallen service members. Mayor Lerner and Councilmember McDonald were in Washington for National League of Cities meetings.
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Is staging a house before listing it worth the cost? BY IVY JAREL
Many consumers ask themselves if having their home professionally staged is really worth the investment. The primary goal of staging a property before listing it with a realtor or marketing it on your own is obvious; timely sale for the highest possible price. You only get one chance to make a first impression. In a relationship, the average time it takes to form a lasting impression is about four minutes. But when looking at a product, like a house, the time is shortened to a few seconds, 15 to be exact. Buyers may not form sentences about their feelings right away, but their instincts are sharp and instantaneous. Once your home goes on the market, it’s time to look at it like a commodity and through the eyes of potential buyers. Staging a property sets the scene throughout the house to create immediate buyer interest in your property. Starting with the drive-up appeal, after all, you do want the potential buyer to get out of the car to come inside. Your house needs to become a marketable space, which means depersonalizing while keeping it warm and inviting. This is easily accomplished by a professional stager or a consultant that will prepare a document to guide you room by room through what you need to do to prepare your house for sale. There may be necessary repairs, cleaning, paint changes or retouching. Painting the interior of a property a fresh neutral color helps tone down any dated finishes. But the most important thing you can do to prepare your house for sale is to get rid of clutter. Some of the major contributors to a cluttered look is having too much furniture, too many busy patterns or simply lacks flow. When a house is cluttered, it is difficult for a buyer to picture themselves living in the space.
ORGANIZING, DECORATING & STAGING A HOME There is another element that also plays an important part in getting a property ready to be shown to potential buyers and this one has nothing to do with how the house looks; it’s about how it smells. The most common odor problems come from pets, cigarette smoke, strong foods and, yes, baby diapers. A good idea is to have the house thoroughly monitored by people who don’t live there. They will be more likely to pick up on a bad scent than people who live there daily. Even under the best circumstances, preparing a property for sale can be difficult and, most certainly, time consuming. Having a house professionally staged can have a very positive impact on the reception a house gets from prospective buyers. Even properties that are in excellent condition, but without a charming ambience, need the services of home staging experts. If a house doesn’t sell within those first critical weeks when one hopes for lots of activity and interest, most agents recommend a price “adjustment.” This is money right out of the homeowner’s pocket. It is much more preferable to stage your house right from day one and never go down the “new price” road. The principal aim in a house-staging project is to allow potential buyers to walk into the house and have that “this is it, this is home” feeling. If you have the opportunity to hire a professional stager, we would like you to share your experience. We specialize in organizing, redecorating and staging properties. Contact us at <floridaprofessionalorganizers@yahoo.com>.
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Miami Sports Medicine covers all aspects of athletic well being BY JESSE SCHECKNER
Miami Sports Medicine is one of the premier sports-related injury treatment facilities in South Florida. Renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joe Fernandez and his 15 employees routinely work with athletes from all levels of sport, including some from the NBA, the NFL and MLB, treating issues such as torn rotator cuffs, knee and ankle injuries, Achilles tendon repair, shoulder dislocation and ACL tears. A legitimate all-in-one facility, MSM is located in the Baptist Medical Arts building on Kendall Drive and provides x-rays, laser therapy, pain treatment, manual therapy, postural re-education, and stretching and flexibility programs. Their staff of physical therapists has more than 20 years of combined orthopedic-related treatment experience. Dr. Fernandez was born and raised in Miami and channeled his love for athletics into a successful private practice. “I’ve always been involved in sports — I played basketball at Columbus High School — and it’s always been my passion,” he says. “I think most sports medicine doctors are frustrated athletes that wanted to move forward and I always felt that I could combine work with my passion, so it makes it just a pleasure to go to work every day.” MSM remains at the forefront of sportsinjury treatment. Great leaps in surgery for ACL tears have made it so that only four or five barely visible incisions have to be made to successfully use cadaver replacement techniques. Similarly, treatments such as platelet-rich plasma therapy, where injured areas are injected with a patient’s own plasma, and Theralase, which applies infrared and visible light on the body, have been used with positive effect and may be more widely employed in the future. “With platelet-rich plasma therapy, we can, through use of ultrasound guidance,
Dr. Joe Fernandez (left) translated his love for sports into a successful career as an orthopedic surgeon at Miami Sports Medicine
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find out the exact area of an injury and treat it to where the healing rates are one-fifth of the regular time,” Dr. Fernandez says. “What Theralase does is penetrate the skin and basically stimulate a metabolic healing
response, accelerating the healing potential of whatever is damaged in a noninvasive way.” In 2010, Dr. Fernandez and MSM unveiled the sports performance training
program Athletes United, which provides athletes with a state-of-the-art training facility at 9135 SW 87 Ave. The gym has 15 employees and is headed by chief physical therapist Dave Calvo and athletic trainers Trevor Bowman and Tom Mendez. “Once athletes finish therapy, they’re not ready to directly transition back to sports,” says Dr. Fernandez. “The athletic training center is a way to bridge that gap for people who are recovering from injuries and it also serves as a means through which a lot of the younger kids who are just starting out can learn how to train correctly.” The athletic trainers at Athletes United work in very close contact with the physical therapists at MSM to ensure proper treatment and to lessen the chance of delayed recovery or re-injury. Examples of equipment at the facility specifically designed for this are a counterbalance machine which strengthens the gluteus and hamstring muscles, effectively preventing knee injuries by making the muscles more symmetrically developed, and a high-speed treadmill that goes up to 25 miles an hour and up to a 20degree incline that develops core strength. “When your core is strong, there is a lot less injury in the extremities and athletes just perform better,” he says. One of the most highly regarded orthopedic surgeons in the country, Dr. Fernandez currently serves as chief of orthopedic surgery at Baptist Hospital and has served as master instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He has been included in many best-of lists, including Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors, America’s Top Physicians, Miami’s Best Doctors and The Best Orthopedic Surgeons in America. He currently serves as team physician for his alma mater, Columbus High School. A husband and father of four, he spends his free time exercising and attending his children’s sports activities. For more information, go to <www.miamisportsmedicine.com> and <www.athletesunited.com>.
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• EDUCATIONAL AND TEEN ADVICE • Toby Rose ASK TOBY What do you think of my son attending TCC instead of FGCU? What is the difference? It depends; you haven’t given me any information about your son. FGCU in Ft. Myers is a beautiful, modern school with great dorms and facilities. Some students complain that it’s too quiet for them. During the winter months, senior citizens from all over the country come to Ft. Myers to enjoy its quiet, sunny ambiance. Many kids from Miami find it just too boring. However, it depends on your child. TCC, on the other hand, is located near Florida State and students are able to take a few classes at FSU. They are allowed to participate in the majority of activities at FSU. In my opinion, TCC is one of the best Community Colleges in the United States. Classes are small and the professors are great. I cannot tell you what would be best for your son without knowing him, so I hope that this information is helpful. Is it worth it to go to the University of Florida’s Honors Program instead of an out of state college that charges $45,000 to
$60,000 per year? The University of Florida is definitely the best buy for the buck. Aside from monetary considerations, students in the UF Honors Program get a fantastic education with very bright kids just like themselves. All of my students who chose the UF Honors Program are relieved to be debt free at graduation. What colleges are located near Tampa? The University of Tampa, the University of South Florida and St. Leo College are all located in the Greater Tampa area. The University of South Florida also has campuses in St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Lakeland. What is one of the most interesting summer college programs? One of the best summer college programs is at Syracuse University; the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science. Toby Rose is president of Toby Rose’s College Prep. She is an independent college counselor, was a Dade County Outstanding Teacher and served as chairperson of the Dade County School Board Academic Advisory Committee. Rose may be contacted by calling 305-238-7737, by email at <tobyrose19@yahoo.com> or via the Internet at <www.tobyrose.com>.
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Escaping to Spain is as easy as a drive down N. Kendall Drive to 100 Montaditos By Marley K. Georgia “100 Montaditos” is the new Spanish born franchise at 10501 North Kendall Drive. The restaurant and bar is enjoying such a good run since opening, they are offering complimentary Flamenco dance performance shows for patrons on every other Friday night. “We wanted to thank the community for the great support in our first year,” said Canary Islands, Spain born co-owner Daniel Alonso, “and hope that area residents and business owners continue to come out and enjoy what we have to offer.” The authentic flavors and aromas of Spain are what 100 Montaditos has to offer according to Alonso and partner Carlos Calero. “To eat, drink, and enjoy the dinner table among family and friends with good music…this is the Spanish lifestyle we are trying to share.” The Flamenco troupe performs regularly in Doral. They were recruited for the North Kendall Drive location by Alonso and Calero. Guitarist and musician is Roberto Hernandez, dancers are Alessandra Torres, Anisley Garcia and Jose Luis Uz. “The dance gets into your soul the first time you step inside it,” said dancer Alessandra Torres. “It is a disciplined yet
Guitarist and vocalist Roberto Hernandez, Flamenco Dancer Alessandra Torres, and Miami tourists Walter and Judy Morgan celebrate a night of Spanish culture at 100 Montaditos.
free form of dance that originated with the gypsies in the south of Spain. Flamenco is a celebration of life…its joys and sorrows.” Performances are 45 minutes long and the first one begins at 8:30pm with an intermission prior to the second show. The traditional wood stage creates the resonant clicks from the dancer’s boot heals that are
so much a part of the sound and flow of the Flamenco. “There are many types of Flamenco dance,” said performer Anisley Garcia. “The Fandango, Solea, Sevillanos; all are different rhythms but equally passionate.” Dancer Jose Luis Uz trained formally in Ballet and Flamenco in Cuba before arriv-
ing in the United States. He discovered right before graduating that his grandmother Clara Soila was a famous ballerina. “I suppose my passion comes partly from my genes but Flamenco has a universal appeal,” said Uz. “One can escape the frustrations of daily life in the dance. The range of emotions called for in a performance offer a kind of salve for helping one cope and lift off. It’s better than yoga.” Alonso and Calero also invite patrons of 100 Montaditos to not just enjoy the economic and tasty tapas style Spanish sandwiches, wines and beers but to spend some time in the outdoor terrace. Games and events are broadcast on a giant outdoor TV screen. Santa Rosa Beach residents Judy and Walter Morgan celebrated their three year wedding anniversary at a recent Flamenco performance while vacationing with family in Miami. “We had a chance to experience the classic mix of South Florida culture through the beauty of the Flamenco performance,” said Judy. “The food was great and the staff was so attentive. It was an amazingly special night.” 100 Montaditos is located at 10501 N. Kendall Drive, Miami FL 33176. For more information, go to us.100montaditos.com/kendall or call (305) 271-1802.
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CHABAD CENTER OF KENDALL / PINECREST Kulanu Circle provides Jewish education for special needs children BY RABBI YOSSI HARLIG
Director, Chabad Center of Kendall/Pinecrest Chabad of Kendall & Pinecrest now offers The Kulanu Circle, the only program in Miami that provides a Jewish education to children with special needs. Before starting this one-of-a-kind program last year, Jewish families found no opportunities for their children with special needs to attend a Hebrew school. The lives of the children and families who participated in our program during its first year were enriched. The transformations that took place were truly miraculous. Children with special needs thrived in our Hebrew School classrooms. Like their brothers and sisters who attend the Sholem Epelbaum Chabad Hebrew School, they learned prayers, blessings, songs and Hebrew. They learned about Jewish living, customs, holidays and mitzvoth. They tasted traditional Jewish foods and created art projects. Many children started the program shy, unsure and lacking confidence. They ended the year proud and confident. The children accomplished things that many of their parents did not believe possible. They are now able to join their parents and brothers and sisters in song and prayer. They no longer have to sit in silence during blessings. Our Hebrew School classes were taught by special educa-
tion professionals who created personalized Hebrew curriculums for each child based on his/her ability and learning style. Inclusion activities and principles were the driving force of this dynamic program – the belief that none of us is complete unless all of us are included. By building in the opportunity for inclusion with other Hebrew School classes at Chabad of Kendall & Pinecrest, both sets of children benefitted from increased acceptance and tolerance of others. Beyond the religious education, children’s social, physical and cognitive skills were also nurtured. Each child was accompanied by a teenage volunteer from the Friendship Circle of Miami. This special partner not only provided assistance to our teachers and one-to-one individualized attention to the child, but also offered the gift of friendship. What a priceless gift! Everyone is looking forward to this year’s program, now called The Kulanu Circle. The Kulanu Circle, for children ages 4-13, will meet Sunday mornings beginning in September. Our mission continues: to teach children about the richness of their Jewish heritage and instill pride and self-assurance in their identity as valued members of the Jewish community. The benefits of attending Hebrew School go far beyond learning about the Jewish roots and practices. Religious school lays a strong foundation and teaches morals, values and ethics not taught in other educational settings. For more in formation, call 305-2345654, Ext. 11.
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A few of my favorite recipes from the Two Chefs files Chef Jan OWNER, TWO CHEFS RESTAURANT
COOKING WITH JAN While going through my notes in search of items to share with you, I found the following great recipes that have been tasted by many and categorized as “favorites” in the Two Chefs file cabinet.
BRAISED ARTICHOKE BOTTOMS with Lobster, truffle and Tomato Hash This dish was developed for one of my Miami customers who often brings wellaged white Burgundies to the restaurant. Contrary to what most people believe it doesn’t have to be difficult to pair artichokes with wine. But because of their particular acidity, they can easily overwhelm a wine, making it seem oddly sweet or tasteless. By braising the artichokes in chicken stock and butter, then adding lemon juice, the ferocious acids are softened allowing the wine to complement the dish. Ingredients: 6 large artichokes 4 lemons; juice them 6 Florida lobster tails (aprox. 1 1/4 lbs each or 4 Maine lobsters) 2 cups chicken stock 1 stick unsalted butter cut into 1-inch pats 2 tbsp fresh basil minced 2 tbsp Italian parsley minced 4 medium tomatoes blanched, peeled, seeded and finely diced (concasse) 3 tbsp white truffle oil pinch of nutmeg salt and pepper to taste Lobster: If using Maine lobster, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add lobsters and cook 3-4 minutes. Remove and place in a large bowl of
ice water. When cold, use poultry shears to remove meat from shells and set aside. If using Florida lobster, carefully remove meat from shell (try to keep it whole) and cut it into 3/4inch pieces. Sauté meat pieces quickly in butter or olive oil; be sure to remove from heat as soon as meat is not translucent and set aside.
Artichokes: Cut tops off artichokes and trim stems leaving about 1/4 inch as a base. Fill bottom of large saucepan with enough salted water to cover artichokes (they will float); add lemon juice, bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 18 minutes until fork tender. Remove from liquid and set aside. Peel leaves off artichokes and dig out prickly choke in center leaving tender heart and meaty bottom (you may have to trim the bottom so the choke will remain standing when placed upright). Place artichokes in large saucepan; add chicken stock and butter; simmer until stock is reduced by half (aprox. 5 minutes). Remove chokes and stand them upright on individual serving plates with high edges. Cut lobster meat into 3/4-inch pieces (if not already done) then add to the broth and simmer for about one minute. Stir in tomatoes, basil and parsley, season with salt and pepper, simmer for another minute; add truffle oil. Arrange lobster and tomato hash atop each artichoke bottom, spoon remaining hash over the artichoke and serve. WHITEWATER CLAMS with Tomato, Basil and Garlic Years ago (22 to be precise), a local fisherman by the name Steven Garza came to my restaurant, Janjos in Coconut Grove. He gave me a bag of clams and said they were Whitewater Clams. They were delicate and had a powerful but not overpowering taste of the sea. We bonded quickly and I have cooked with them ever since. Garza, to this day, continues to supply Two Chefs with fresh seafood. Clam Stew: 36 Littleneck clams brushed clean under cold water 2 medium tomatoes blanched, peeled,
seeded and finely diced (concasse) 4 garlic cloves peeled and thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup fresh basil cut into julienne strips salt and pepper to taste. French bread sliced, toasted and served along side (optional) Heat a large sauté pan over medium to high heat then add olive oil. When oil is near smoking point (be careful not to burn the oil) add garlic and toast for only a few seconds until it starts to brown around the edges. Add clams, tomatoes, chicken stock and butter. Simmer until clams have opened (approx. 2-3 min.) Discard any clams that do not open. Remove from heat, stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. Pour clam stew into large serving bowl or over the French bread and serve.
APPETIZERS Here are a couple of nice appetizers I found that you might enjoy. BABY SHRIMP BISQUE with scallop soufflé As an apprentice, I learned that here was something special about the tiny shrimp found in the fjords of Greenland, the major producer of baby shrimp. The shrimp work well in soups, on salads, freshly cooked and served atop a piece of toast. For the Bisque (6-8) Zest and juice from 1 lemon, zest divided into 2 equal portions 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lb baby shrimp (shell on) 1 tomato seeded, peeled and chopped 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper 3/4 lb Yukon gold potatoes peeled & diced 1 tbsp fresh ginger peeled and minced 3/4 tsp coriander 8 cups chicken stock 2 stalks lemongrass chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream sugar to taste salt and pepper to taste
In a heavy stockpot heat the olive oil. Sauté shrimp over medium heat for about 2 minutes (until shrimp turns pink), adding half of lemon zest, lemon juice, tomato, cayenne pepper, potatoes, ginger and coriander; strain off shrimp and set aside. Add chicken stock and bring to boil; lower heat and simmer about 30 minutes, discarding foam that appears on top of soup. Add remaining lemon zest and lemongrass during last 5 minutes of cooking time. Remove shells from shrimp, setting aside 12 shrimp for garnish; return remaining shrimp to soup. In food processor or blender, puree soup in small batches until smooth and strain; return soup to saucepan and stir in heavy cream with remaining shrimp. Adjust flavor with salt, pepper and maybe a pinch of sugar.
Scallop soufflé 1/2 lb fresh scallops pinch salt 2 egg whites 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 tsp freshly ground white pepper pinch nutmeg 1 tbsp unsalted butter 6 3-oz ramekins In a food processor, blend scallops with salt until mixture is stringy (about 30 sec.); add egg whites, pulsing blender until whites have been incorporated (about 15 sec.) Gradually add cream through opening of lid. When incorporated, season with pepper and nutmeg. Butter ramekins and divide scallop mixture between each. Preheat oven to 325 degrees; add warm water to half-way mark in a 9x13 inch baking pan; place ramekins in pan on a rack in middle of oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until firm and spongy; let cool slightly. Invert each ramekin into a soup serving bowl; ladle bisque over soufflé and serve immediately. Chef Jan Jorgensen is the owner of Two Chefs Restaurant. For more information and reservations, call 305-663-2100 or go to www.twochefsrestauurant.com.
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Executive style home on lush landscaped triple lot. Gourmet kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Heated pool. Elena Kemper, EWM Pinecrest 305-799-1184 • kemper.e@ewm.com www.kemperkleinrealtors.com
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Fabulous July 4th festivities HAL FELDMAN The 4th of July is about the birth of our nation. Besides the prerequisite BBQs and fireworks, Mangowood (a neighborhood of nearly 300 homes in Palmetto Bay) has made it a point for the past seven years to meet at the flagpole at the Southwest 152nd Street and 84th Court entrance and give thanks for our freedoms. A wonderful blend of community spirit and tribute to residents who have and are serving in our military, this year saw around 60 neighbors gather to raise the flag, sing and hear a variety of speakers. There was even some patriotic harmonica music from former Mangowood resident and military veteran Gunther Karger. The event started in 2007, after a new flagpole was erected following hurricane damage in 2006. A red brick monument sign surrounds the flagpole that not only proudly spells out Mangowood, but also contains dedication bricks for neighbor-
hood military members past and present. Mangowood had several speakers remind the crowd just how they and others served in the military to preserve our freedom. A group of cadets presented colors and there was a wonderful community spirit throughout. In years past, Air Force jets flew precisely over the flagpole to the delight of residents. Due to sequestration, that was not to be this year. Instead, the Mangowood board collected funds to have three WWII planes buzz by. Palmetto Bay’s Village Council and even Cutler Bay helped fund the event. Just as residents were singing the Star Spangled Banner and raising the flag, the planes did fly over; however, they were off by about two blocks. George Tabor, one of the board members, said, “Well, they were there for us. Unfortunately, without GPS I guess they’re not as accurate as the jets.” Regardless, this is one of those events that remind you how amazing this bedroom community can be. The Mangowood neighborhood has run community events for nearly 50 years.
BILTMORE FIREWORKS Fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition. They delight kids and adults alike. In South Florida, there are several large shows each year. It’s just a matter of choosing one and going. For years, I have attended Black Point Marina’s fireworks display. Certainly not bad, but not the perfect fireworks evening. It’s usually the bugs that dampen the event. This year I tried the Biltmore Hotel fireworks and was more than pleasantly surprised. First, the 20-minute-plus long show had synchronized music blasted throughout the grounds over a speaker system. Nothing like that at Black Point. Second, there was plenty of room for families to spread out in and around the golf course for a comfortable seat and a good view. Next, there were adequate bathroom facilities and food vendors to keep the crowds happy. Plus, the bugs were hardly noticeable (yeah!). And finally, there were live stage performances in the hours preceding the fireworks. However, the most impressive and important reason I will not be returning to Black Point is the welloiled public transportation to and from the Biltmore event. Simply Great 4th of July fireworks display at the Biltmore Hotel. park your car for free at the
Mangowood residents raise the flag on July 4th.
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University of Miami and complimentary shuttle buses take you to and from the event. The buses even get a police escort to make the trip more convenient. No red lights to slow you down. The ride back was just as trouble free and (sorry to gloat a bit here) I had to smile as I sat on the air conditioned bus as the rain poured down on those that chose their cars instead of the free mass transit option. I highly recommend this show and the free shuttle buses for your next year’s fireworks outing.
HAL’S HOMEOWNER HELP What are you waiting for? If it’s time to sell your home, it doesn’t cost any more to sell with the best. I know South Florida and how to maximize the value of your home. Get in touch with me to sell your home. I’ll educate you on the latest market information. Hal Feldman is a Realtor with RE/MAX Advance Realty. Contact him at www.MiamiHal.com or Hal@MiamiHal.com.
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Local Attorney’s Pro Bono Program Helps Homeowners By Gloria Burns As the epicenter of the housing market implosion and ground zero for foreclosures, Florida has an abundance of homeowners who are at a great disadvantage when foreclosure threatens. Miami courts are now fast tracking foreclosures for trial to clear the huge backlog of cases. Many homeowners wrongfully lose their homes to foreclosure because they are not able to hire trial lawyers who can protect them. Former Bank Lawyer, Bruce Jacobs, of
Bruce Jacobs and Associates, decided to help homeowners in this predicament and launched a Pro-Bono Foreclosure Project to help needy homeowners set for trial on Miami’ rocket docket. One such homeowner, Stephen Belle, moved here from Grenada using his savings after working years on a cruise ship, to buy a home. As he waited in court with a friend, Stephen thought of how the loss of his job would cause him to lose everything he had worked for and prayed. He was prepared to represent himself in a foreclosure preceding against a bank attorney. This was certainly not on a level playing field but he had little choice. His prayers were answered when out of the blue, he was approached by Bruce Jacobs. Jacobs was in court to help with another pro bono case that was postponed and decided to see who else might need help. After litigating for 2 ½ hours, Jacobs negotiated a successful conclusion and saved Belle’s home. “Banks are using robo-witnesses and
breaking the rules,” states Jacobs. Jacobs’ goal is to make sure even the most needy have a fighting chance to save their home. After seeing the list of people set for trial on March 14th, Jacobs went through the court files, found people he thought he could help, like Belle, and reached out. “It was like a gift from above,” said attorney Mark Fladdell, who suffers from multiplesclerosis. “I was literally staring at my file about to give up defending the foreclosure when Bruce called offering to go to trial for me on the 14th.”
"No Bank should take someone’s home unless they follow the rules and prove their case” said Jacobs. “Most Judges will follow the law if there is a lawyer pointing out that the law is not being followed.” Jacobs fights banks every day and is also the host of “Mortgage Wars with Bruce Jacobs”, a weekly radio program that airs Wednesdays, 5 p.m., on 880 AM the Biz, WZAB in Miami. It is the most informative hour on foreclosures on talk radio. Bruce Jacobs & Associates is based in downtown Miami and defends foreclosures throughout Florida. Jacobs is part of “Max Gardner’s Army” and trains at seminars online and around the country on cutting edge foreclosure strategies and tactics. Jacobs is a former bank lawyer and Miami-Dade County prosecutor who spent years representing banks in foreclosures.
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Miami author bases latest mystery novel in Vermont BY ROBERT LEVY
You often hear people talk about the latest book they are reading with comment, “I just couldn’t put it down.” The latest book by Barbara Levenson reaches that level. It differs from her first two books; the setting is in Vermont, not Miami. At first, I thought I would not enjoy it as much as I did reading her first two offerings since the new book would lose the hometown advantage. But that’s not the case as the main character Mary Magruder Katz is never far from Miami. It’s not happenstance, since Levenson knows Vermont as well as she does Miami; she and husband Bob retired to Quechee, Vermont. And the presence in the book of Sam, the German Shepherd, is also based on familiar ground for Levenson. She and Bob bred and showed German Shepherds and put 11 champions in the show ring. The novel opens with Mary finding Carlos, her Miami Latin lover, not at the business meeting he said he would attend, but instead having a rendezvous with his exspouse. Mary, more offended at being lied to than discovering the actual event, returns Carlos’ very expensive ring, packs up her SUV (and Sam) and escapes to High Pines, Vermont and a friend’s summer home. Quiet town? Amazingly, a crime wave follows Mary, almost as if a good criminal defense lawyer just can’t go anywhere without a crime tagging along. After all, what would a good lawyer do, even on vacation, without legal work to keep her going? Mary soon discovers that her vacation residence was the scene of an unsolved murder a year earlier. Because of her background and nature, Mary dives right in and starts to investigate the cold case. Along the way, she meets Dash, a local attorney who persuades her to do some legal work for him, all the while hoping for a little more than office practice. Mary reconnects with a client from a previous Levenson novel, Lillian Yarmouth. Her daughter, a student at Dartmouth, has been kidnapped. Then there is the innocuous property rights battle involving “tree removal” which ends up with the tree hugger being a real life Nazi, a fact discovered after he is murdered. The suspense is ever present in Levenson’s latest offering, but there is some good news for those of us who do
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have to put a book down; the chapters are short, making it a very easy read, especially for busy people. Every element of Levenson’s background is evident in this novel, from her legal background as a judge turned author, to the habits of the German Shepherd. The story ends with Mary safely back in Miami and the plot thickening as two new elements emerge, which no doubt will be the subject of the next novel, one that may very well already be written and awaiting release. I have known Levenson for decades, but after reading three of her novels I feel as if I know Mary Magruder Katz and her family equally well. I also feel like I could walk into a Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) meeting and pick out Mary, just as I could walk into a Latin Builder’s Association meeting and pick out her Latin lover Carlos. If you liked books one and two, then you will certainly enjoy the third volume in this trilogy. They embody the new slogan of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau – “they’re so Miami.”
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Advice for getting through a divorce BY DEBBIE MARTINEZ
I thought the worst was behind me, the actual divorce, but as time has gone on, I’m not so sure. The problem is my inertia. I know what I want to do, I’ve researched the new career I want, but each morning comes with new lists and each night closes with nothing crossed off. I am so frustrated. Any suggestions? People make decisions and don’t act on them, lists are made and nothing crossed off and contacts are made with no follow through. There can be several reasons why you are stuck in the land of limbo. You could be afraid of making a decision for fear of it being the wrong one, you are a procrastinator by nature or you are listening to the naysayers of the world. All I know is that once you are in motion, albeit a small motion, it is easier to keep going. There are people who have no problem looking at the big picture and then there are those that become overwhelmed to the point of being paralyzed. Don’t make a list, just choose one thing. Then tomorrow, choose one more. Don’t look past today. Maybe today your one goal is to update your resume. Focus on just that. Visualize yourself where you want to be, not how you will get there. If you want to be an interior designer, visualize and feel the fabric in your hands, feel yourself sitting in an office looking out the window onto Central Park. Put yourself there everyday. The feeling of excitement you get will help keep you motivated. Another strategy is to engage a friend that will hold you accountable for your daily goals. It’s amazing how accountability will keep you pressing forward. Another idea is to not wait till the end of the day to work on your goal as well as changing the way you view it. Stop with the negative self talk about how it will never work out, how the email probably won’t be answered, etc. Attack everything with positive self-talk and conviction. Force yourself to complete a goal so you can feel that feeling of accomplishment. Guaranteed that you’ll become hooked. Make it happen! I have struggled with love relationships my whole life. I am convinced my feeling of never being good enough and the insecuri-
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DIVORCE COACH ties that come with that destroyed my marriage. Looking back, I can sadly, but honestly say that I never felt loved or nurtured by my mother. I was always under her magnifying glass and no matter what I did, I never felt she was proud of me. It was always about her, so I constantly had to compete (or at least feel like I had to compete) with her. I can see how I carried these behaviors into my marriage. I want to better understand this dynamic and change my future course, but I can’t afford a therapist right now. Help, I’m miserable. I’m sorry that your childhood memories of your mother bring you such sadness, but I applaud you for taking control of your life. It sounds like you are a daughter of a narcissistic mother. Children of narcissistic parents, because they don’t have a healthy sense of self, oftentimes find themselves in unhealthy relationships, so putting all the blame on yourself for the demise of your marriage might not be just. Taking your financial situation into account, explore the option of a support group and garner a better understanding of the dynamics at work by reading the books listed at the end of my column. Going through any healing process is hard work, but worth it. Stick to your commitment to healing yourself and walk out of the shadows of self-doubt into the realization that you are, in fact, good enough. Note to Self – I am accountable for my own life. My feeling of self-worth comes from me and no one else. Debbie’s Library – Will I Ever be Good Enough? By Karyl McBride Children of the Self-Absorbed By Nina Brown Debbie Martinez is a certified life coach specializing in divorce, relationships and women’s issues. She has offices in South Miami. For more information, go to <www.thepowerofdivorcecoach.com> or call 305-984-5121.
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Pet adoption benefit a huge success BY RITA SCHWARTZ
Three pet rescue organizations — Cesar’s, Pets’ Trust and Friends Forever — joined forces recently and hosted a joint fundraiser. The intimate dinner with Cesar Millan, star of The Dog Whisperer television series, benefited the Cesar Millan Foundation, Pets’ Trust Miami and Friends Forever Rescue. All of the organizations assist abused and abandoned dogs. Millan was in town to perform his one-man show on animal behavior and dog training at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on Miami Beach. He has been a strong supporter of Pets’ Trust Miami, which aligns with his mission to control overpopulation through spay/neuter. All of these organizations advocate neutering to prevent unwanted animals from being born and reducing the surplus to allow all adoptable dogs and cats to find permanent homes. Millan answered questions from the group during the event hosted by Paul and Kathy Cowan in their beautiful estate in the Redlands. Longtime benefactors and supporters of animal welfare, they have hosted several successful fundraisers in their home. Guests included Michael Rosenberg, Founder of Pets’ Trust Miami, and Nayib and Lara Estefan, son and daughter-in-law of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. The dinner for 40 people included hors d’oeuvres and a sumptuous meal catered by Kris’s Restaurant and Grill. The desserts, including an incredible mousse, were pre-
pared by Marisa Tytell of You Oughta Taste My Mama’s Cakes. But the people weren’t the only ones who dined in gourmet style. Laly of ‘Doggie Bag Café’ fame, prepared a five-star feast for all the pets. Each was provided his or her own doggie valet — volunteers from Friends Forever — to attend to their needs while their “parents” dined. The menu included ArfPetizers, Chicken Pup-Pies and Miami MuttLoaf washed down with Cosmo-Paw-litans! Laly also graciously donated a basket for the Live Auction, as did the Millan Foundation. Ron Magill, Communications Director for Zoo Miami, our emcee, surprised everyone with his amazing skills as an auctioneer. The dining room was made festive by the exotic floral arrangements created by Carolyn Rossinsky, owner of Carolina Designs. All the guests were photographed with Cesar Millan by Debora Rosenn and their dogs had pet portraits taken by Jacqueline Doulis. A very special portrait was painted for Millan by Art that Touches the Heart artist Camile Schneebeli. An anonymous benefactor donated five acres in Homestead to Friends Forever Rescue. Founder Dee Chess said the FFR share of the evening’s proceeds “will go towards a state-ofthe-art shelter in an area where there is an overabundance of abandoned animals.” For information or to make a donation to the new Friends Forever Rescue shelter, go to <www.friendsforeverrescue.com> or call 786-229-9002.
Cheryl Taylor, Rita Schwartz presenting Cesar Millan with painting by Camile Schneebeli.
Anthony Fentrialgo, Diana Zeydel, Cesar Millan, Vincent Chu.
Jennifer Guthery, Cesar Millan, Lynda Gordon
Michael Rosenberg, Kathy Cowan, Cesar Millan, Paul Cowan and Rita Schwartz. Kathy Cowan, Cesar Millan with Biggie.
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Pet adoption benefit a huge success Felix Varela Volunteers
Cesar Millan with painting by Camile Schneebeli.
Norm with Debi Strochak
Mark and Robin Soldevilla.
CJ enjoying gourmet Arf-Petizers.
The Cowan Family
Rita Magill, Cesar Millan, Junior, Ron Magill with Watson. Laly Albalate of Doggie Bag Café
Frank Wohlfarht and Carolyn Rossinsky.
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Laly Albalate from Doggie Bag Café.
Jillian Dunn and Melissa Levine with Junior.
Betty Fritz, Helen, Cesar Millan and Junior. Nayib and Lara Estefan with Chucky, Cesar Millan and Junior.
Corky enjoying Doggie Bag Café gourmet cuisine.
Betty Fritz and Dee Chess.
Gary and Christina Plichta with Squirt.
Anthony Fentrialgo, Diana Zeydel and Vincent Chu.
Lissa Schlichter, Jerome and Wendy Asplundh.
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Lexus offers hybrid model in 2013 ES lineup Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The all-new 2013 Lexus ES 350 and ES 300h mark the sixth generation of the popular entry luxury sedan, introduced more than 20 years ago, and the hybrid version will convince you that the technology is here to stay. For the first time, the ES is available with the flawless Lexus Hybrid Drive System, with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine that enables some outstanding fuel economy statistics — 40 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and 40 mpg combined. The ES 300h system generates 200 hp total. The new, low-friction engine uses a sophisticated power management system and high compression ratio (12.5:1) to increase overall efficiency. Equipped with an electric water pump, electric power steering and an integrated hybrid electric motor/generator, the engine does not
require any accessory belts, a design that helps improve fuel economy and overall reliability. At the same time, the new ES 350 is powered by a 268 hp 3.5-liter V-6 engine with Dual VVT-i mated to a six-speed sequential-shift automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). Low friction materials improve efficiency and help the ES 350 achieve fuel economy of 21/31/24 mpg. Both the ES 350 and ES 300h feature a Drive Mode selector. Normal mode provides a blend of performance and efficiency suited to everyday driving, while Eco mode favors fuel economy. Sport mode increases powertrain and steering responsiveness, and for the ES 300h, the IP changes from the hybrid power monitor to a tachometer. The ES 300h adds an EV mode that allows short distance drives at reduced speed, using only the power from the hybrid battery pack. Suspension changes, a stiffer body and a quicker steering gear ratio help deliver more precise handling in the new ES. The front suspension uses opposite-wound coil springs to help with straight-line stability, while revised rear suspension geometry and improved shock absorber damping
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