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BY LEE STEPHENS n Sunday, March 22, from 5-8 pm, elected officials and civic and business leaders from the South Miami community will gather on the field known as “Splitsville” – South Miami’s newest and hottest gathering place – to battle for supremacy on the 13 luxury lanes.

The King Pins Challenge is an inaugural event to benefit Informed Families/South Miami Drug-Free Coalition, and is co-chaired by State Representative and former South Miami Mayor Julio Robaina, Mayor Horace Feliu, and Mary Scott Russell, former Mayor and President of Chamber South.

Joining the co-chairs on the field of battle are teams of Miami-Dade Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez, the

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BY MICHAEL MILLER <Michael@communitynewspapers.com> Some folks say that Vice Mayor Beasley has learned some very valuable lessons recently.

With packages of pubic documents being sent to investigative agencies about his couple of marriages, his mortgages and his finances surrounding his last election, he is sure to be feeling the heat. But I wonder what lessons he’s learning and I just can’t imagine the stress that he is going through.

A couple of weeks ago, he was in Tallahassee trying to defend his financial documents surrounding his 2008 campaign reports and from what our not so reliable sources told me, he was just babbling away, complaining about the local media and what it might do should he be found guilty of

Above: SM Mayor Horace Feliu and Val Fox relax at the recent meeting of the Red Sunset Merchants Assoc. at Splitsville.

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embers of the Red Sunset Merchants Association gathered in Splitsville at the Shops at Sunset for the March 10 meeting.

Approximately 40 business men and women attended the regular monthly meeting to network and hear guest speaker Guy Revelle, the co-founder and CEO of Splitsville, who talked about his hopes to stage a big New Year’s Eve party on Sunset Drive less than a year from now.

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any charges that were brought forth by a concerned citizen. Brian in his own way looked, according to our sources, teary eyed about not reporting some $500 that he allegedly paid out in cash to drivers— you know — the ones that drove voters to the polls during the 2006 election. Well, I hear he’s going to get a fine and a public record that will surely follow him around for a while.

And by the way, I hear that the state attorney just might be waiting to see if the city/CRA purchases a piece of property that was listed by a real estate agent (who happens to be a commissioner) before it decides if there were any criminal actions.

I hear that the ethics commission does not have to have the same evidence that the state attorney needs to file ethics violations and getting a conviction is much easier than if they were criminal charges.

So, I wonder what they might think of what’s going in our fair city. Golly, I can’t figure out which one of these potential scenarios just might cause this public official to refrain from taking the many many thousands of dollars in sales commission that he would earn should this sale go through. Now if I were he, I’d give up my real estate commission and avoid even

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Vice Mayor Brian Beasley is frequently seen at City Hall working, oh... so hard.

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City of Coral Gables and Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, South Miami Police Department, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Baptist Health Systems/South Miami Hospital, the First National Bank of South Miami, Coconut Grove Bank, Miller Publishing, Town Center area business owners and the South Miami High School Bowling Team – certain ringers to win the trophy for the best team score! In all, 78 bowlers will be taking on “The Challenge.” Each team will be garnering pin pledges to win another coveted trophy for the most pledges.

Other lane sponsors of “The Challenge” are the South Miami Rotary Club, FPL, AT&T, South Miami Pharmacy, LAZ Parking, and alumni from South Miami High School including South Miami Commissioner Jay Beckman.

Upon opening Splitsville in November, Guy Revelle, founding partner of Splitsville, wanted to host an event to benefit the community. “This is an important aspect of our presence here in South Miami. Our corporate philosophy is to give back to the community,” Revelle said.

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the slightest hint of impropriety but heck, what do I know?

Sign of the times. Went to the last commission meeting and after the perfunctory “Hello’s” and whatnot I went home (way out of the city.) And being the curious type I went over to my trusty computer, and proceded to type out: <www.cityofsouthmiami.net> and found Channel 77 and bingo, there was the City of South Miami Commission Meeting in live streaming video. It wasn’t perfect but it was marvelous. Sitting at home having a great time watching the commission meeting and talking with W.D. on my cell phone as he was watching it on his TV. We were having a great time hollering at one another, laughing at ourselves, as we dissected each word that was spoken by our beloved elected officials.

As we watched, my good friend, the Mayor, Horace Feliu (I hate when people start it off like that, because you know what’s coming), after being pushed around like a soccer ball at a championship game, finally did the Dirty and said “that’s it, she’s out of here,” and got the police to escort Sharon McCain out of the chambers.

Feliu and Beckman lead the way to ruin newly elected Valerie Newman’s day when she tried to get the city to dump the previously approved development plan that the city had with the developer of the First National Bank of South Miami prop-

erty. Attorney Jerry Proctor and Stan Price represented the developer, and it was reiterated many times by the city attorney that if there is a some problem, that the agreement calls for the city to notify the developer in writing and that the developer has 60 days to fix the problem. And no matter how many times and how many ways the 60 day clause was brought forth, Vice Mayor Beasley and Commissioner Newman were dumb stuck, or perhaps they were just deaf, as they just didn’t want to hear anything that wasn’t going to kill the deal. Even Jay Beckman pointed out very clearly if there was a problem, the deal was that they had 60 days to fix it and as he pointed out that there was no evidence of a problem.

But sound minds, and I say that loosely, prevailed with Feliu, Beckman and Palmer voting to keep the agreement intact.

It’s interesting to see how Commissioner Beckman is positioning himself for the upcoming election. He was able to, figuratively speaking, get to the right of Beasley and Newman and make the two of them look like they are out of touch and voilá; Jay looks like a mayoral candidate.

And lest I forget, Beasley and Newman also make Commissioner Palmer look marvelous. So, many thanks for the

Magazine and publisher John Edward Smith, who has served on the Board of Directors for Informed Families.

Sponsored by Informed Families, the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition works with schools, law enforcement, business, health care, parents, faith leaders, media and others to reduce drug and alcohol use among area youth. Among its upcoming activities, the coalition is launching a “Sticker Shock” campaign to label multipacks of beer and wine coolers with stickers reminding adults that it is illegal to provide alcohol to anyone under age 21.

It is also working in the schools, particularly at the high school level, to change attitudes and behavior among students about alcohol use. In the coming months, the coalition will undertake a study of the city’s alcohol policies in an effort to reduce access by youth.

Margaret Sotham, director of the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition, said such broad support for the King Pins Challenge signals that the community understands the threat of teen alcohol and substance use and is ready to take a stand against it. “We need all members of the community to come together to create lasting change that helps kids lead safe, healthy, drug-free lives,” Sotham said. “Our King Pins – our titans of business, government and the

community – really are leading the way.”

General admission tickets, known on the field of battle as “Jousting Spectator Ticket,” are $20/pp, which includes a buffet and non-alcoholic beverages.

Tickets may be purchased by calling 305856-4886 or online at <www.informedfamilies.org>.

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ABOUT INFORMED FAMILIES Affiliated with the National Family Partnership, Informed Families is the State of Florida’s major universal provider of positive parenting skills, serving school-age children and their families, while building parent networks throughout Florida. Informed Families believes that parents need skills and support during a child’s teenage years and that parents are the change agents who create healthy social norms in the communities. Informed Families also provides programs to children at higher than average risk for substance abuse, such as students with school performance or behavior problems, and programs to children already engaging in high-risk behavior, such as delinquency. For more information on Informed Families, visit our website at <www.informedfamilies.org>, or call 305-856-4886.

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Dorfman and Sorgie honored by Rotary Club in South Miami Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB Two individuals who have contributed much to the South Miami community through the years were honored by the Rotary Club of South Miami on Thursday, February 19, during a reception hosted at the First National Bank of South Miami and sponsored by the Shops at Sunset Place. Karen Dorfman and John Sorgie were named charter members of the new Stellar Support Society established by the South Miami Rotary Art Festival committee to recognize individuals who have given long term service to the success of this event. Dorfman and Sorgie have been deeply involved in the show since its inception in 1984, when Sorgie inaugurated the show during his presidency of the Red/Sunset Merchants Association.

It was a magical night for the guests of the opening night for Les Misérables at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, the first regional production of the most celebrated musical of all time and the longest running musical worldwide. Artistic Director

Barbara Stein and Dr. Lawrence Stein at opening night party for Les Miserables.

David Arisco recruited some of Miami and the country’s best talent for a show that will long be remembered as a crowning achievement for this award winning theatre.

In the role of Jean Valjean, David Felty’s remarkable voice is one that touches one’s very soul. In fact, his performance earned show stopping applause while the entire cast received a long standing ovation following the opening night show. Complementing him was a cast of more than 30 actors who could have as easily been on Broadway as right here in South Florida. Trent Blanton (Javert), Gary Marachek (Thenardier), Melissa Minyard (Fantine), Christopher Myers (Marius), Gwen Hollander (Eponine), Patrick Jones (Enjoras), Margot Moreland (Madame Thenardier) and Nikka Wahl (Cosette) were but a few of the cast making this show an experience you will not want to miss.

The gala opening night festivities on March 6, included a pre-performance dinner courtesy of Ortanique, a bar provided by Bacardi and dessert after the chow provided by Crepe Maker. On hand were many VIPs, season tickets holders and important sponsors all of whom enable Executive Producing Director Barbara Stein and Actors’ to bring shows like this to South Florida.

Les Miserables will run through April 5.

For tickets, call 305-444-9293.

Thanks to major sponsor Bear-A-Bear as well as Coral Gables Woman’s Club, Coral Gables Chamber, and Claire Flanagan Whitehurst, top graduating elementary school students will be honored at a breakfast recognition event to be held March 25th, at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables. The Hyatt has been that is once again hosting the event. Event organizer, Joan Reitsma, of The Giving Tree, is pleased to have funding to invite students from several schools to this wonderful affair that will feature Gables Chamber President Mark Trowbridge as a guest speaker.

The event is organized through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation and all donations to the event are tax deductible. This event as well as another recognition breakfast in April honoring top graduating middle and senior high schools is dependent on private funding. Those interested in supporting this event should call Joan Reitsma at 305-445-3967.

The 41st Annual University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame Banquet will be

Pictured are Community Foundation of Pinecrest board and volunteers: Secretary, Pam Schaefer; Treasurer, Harry Hollub with his daughters; Chairman, Steve Beiley; Executive Director Gloria Burns, and board member Hank Langston, as they prepare to distribute balloons at Pinecrest Business Association’s Taste of Pinecrest, an annual event that benefits local public schools.

Marge Hartnett (celebrating her 92nd birthday) with Annie Goodrich at opening night of Actors’ Playhouse’s Les Miserables.

held Thursday, April 23rd at Jungle Island, and the Hall of Fame Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, April 24th at the Miccosukee Golf and Country Club. The Class of 2009 includes Edgerrin James, Tim James, Aubrey Huff, Warren Bogle, Davian Clark, Mike Sullivan and Cathy Morse Further south, the Community Foundation of Pinecrest (CFP) has launched its new website: cfofp.org.

Designed by local attorney and IT guru, Richard Stern, the site is also hosted pro bono by Dan Scipione and Camteq.

CFP board member Hank Langston and Gulliver Schools was one of the recent sponsors of the Taste of Pinecrest held March 8 at Pinecrest Gardens, an event organized by the Pinecrest Business Association with Kendall Toyota. Gulliver Schools gra-

ciously provided their sponsor table for this new Community Foundation of Pinecrest to give away free balloons to children and promote the Foundation mission’s of serving the community.

Thousands enjoyed a day of great food with dozens of restaurants and caterers on hand with a variety of food options, while sponsors entertained with games and a field of great rides was enjoyed by the children. Certainly a great success and the perfect way to end a glorious South Florida weekend.

Until next week, keep making each day count.

Keeping up with what’s happening in our community is quite a challenge and I am certain there are many activities I miss. If you would like to submit information for this column, please send your news via e-mail to <galburns@aol.com>.

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newest entertainers up there every other Tuesday; they keep us all smiling.

Saturday morning around 7:30, I met real estate guru Chip Black for breakfast at Casa Lario’s and as I pulled into a parking spot out front—you know, the places where the parking meters stare right at you — I said to myself, well, I don’t have any change, so I’ll play the cat and mouse game with the parking meter reader lady and when she appears I’ll leap out of my chair and jam that quarter into the meter. Or so I thought, and as things would have it, Chip and I became so involved in our bantering that I forgot about the meter. And of course I got one of those $18 tickets from our City Of Pleasant Living meter reader ladies.

Yes, it’s my fault, I could have pulled in to the restaurant’s parking lot on the side of the building, but I didn’t. So, folks, pay the meter or else.

My wife, Susan and I went out to dinner at Khoury’s on SW 73 Street. Gotta tell ya, Maroon and his family took great care of us AGAIN. The food is marvelous, the friendly family atmosphere is a big attraction for me and of course, the service keeps me coming back for more. If you’re in the mood for a very, very nice experience, try Khoury’s. I’m sure you will be happy too.

While out and about Saturday night, ran into Commissioner Jay Beckman and his very tall son, Jason. As my wife and I strolled down the street I looked across the street and I thought I saw former commissioner Randy Wiscombe.

Okay, here are some more local business people that would love to take to care of you: MacDonald Imperial Dry Cleaners.

One block north of Sunset Drive and South Dixie Highway. This place has been around for many decades and how is that possible, you might ask? Well for starters, the service they provide is top notch. They can take care of not only your top tier clothing, but also your regular clothes.

The location is wonderful and lots of your

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neighbors and friends have been going there for years, including yours truly, as well as lots of my friends. So, if you’re looking for a change, then stop on by MacDonald Imperial Dry Cleaners.

They’ll take good care of you. P.S. Here’s their phone number: 305-661-5831.

If you’re in the mood for Mexican Cuisine, then you must go to Poblano…

Eddie Berrones will, I promise you, take very good care of you. P.S. I let Eddie order for me, as he knows how to keep his customers happy. Poblano is on SW 58th Ct. and Sunset Drive, phone 305-740-9087.

Okay, business owners and others!

Want to meet other business people in the community and have a good time too?

Well, take out your organizer, pick up the phone and take note of this information.

To grow your business and meet other business people that live, work and play in South Miami call or email: THE RED SUNSET MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION: 305-668-8801 or <amy@communitynewspapers>.

CHAMBER SOUTH: 305-661-1621 or info@chambersouth.com.

And there are lots of other chambers and business clubs in the area that are here to serve you such as: THE CORAL GABLES CHAMBER: 305-446-1657.

As well as the Pinecrest Business Association, the Palmetto Bay Business Association, Cutler Bay Business Association, and to the west, try the West Kendall Business Council.

Folks, maybe it’s time to reach out and try some new and different things, so if you’re not an active member of a business organization, you just might want to see what it’s all about. And if you don’t want to go by yourself, feel free to call me and be my guest at the next meeting of your local chamber of commerce or business association.

Thought for the Day: Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.

— Benjamin Disraeli Got any tips? Contact me at 305-669-7355, ext. 249, or send e-mail to <Michael@communitynewspapers.com>.

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According to Revelle, the event would rival the celebrations held in other cities around the country and be a big boost to South Miami.

Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Dinner Lounge with its 13 lanes and full-scale restaurant and bar brought a new level of sophistication to the City of Pleasant Living and seemed the perfect setting to discuss the future of local business development as well as

enjoy its upscale atmosphere.

Revelle also revealed plans to open another South Florida location in the near future.

Great food was provided by Splitsville for the meeting.

For more information on Splitsville call 305-665-5263.

For information on the Red Sunset Merchants Association, call them at 305-668-8801.

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Killing the half-cent transit tax increase is a dream R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY It took long enough for our county administrators and county commissioners to come around and admit to us, the taxpayers, that we aren’t going to see any public transit improvements that we were promised when voters approved the half-cent sales tax increase back in 2002.

When the voters of Miami-Dade, okayed the half-cent sales tax increase we understood that the “new” dollars collected would be dedicated to “new” additions to our transit system. This never happened. For years the new dollars were used to support the old system that, I guess, would have gone into total disrepair if it weren’t for the new money.

As recently as a year ago our county manager was quoted as saying the mass transit extension along NW 27th

Avenue wasn’t dead and that the county had a “plan” to receive federal funding approval for the project. The deal was dead then. Why they didn’t come clean and say so is typical of those we elect to public office.

Here we are, seven years later and all the promised expansion of our current Metrorail, the addition of new buses and expanded bus routes are all a dream. The promised Independent Citizens Oversight board never became a reality. It was simply an appointed group of dedicated citizens who met, reviewed the transit progress and made recommendations to the county government. Hollow words as the mechanism that created the oversight board gave no real authority to their actions.

Now, in 2009, the county commissioners, I would suggest at the urging of the administration, voted to alter the transit policy and permit, what it had been doing all along, use the money to bandage up our current transit system.

Commissioner Joe Martinez, who campaigned against the tax back in 2002, wants to repeal the increase. If he is successful, we will see our buses and

VIEWPOINT Metrorail fall deeper into disrepair.

Current bus lines will be reduced, train station elevators will never be fixed and time between trains will increase.

Martinez may look like a hero to voters who do not look behind the headlines, but it would be a sad day for public transportation if he is successful in killing the half-cent increase. It sounds nice to say “No more half-cent,” but it would be a disaster.

Thanks to the Miami Herald we learned that the almost $900 million collected from the increase has been used to operate and maintain our current transit system. Even with the dollars generated by the half-cent increase our transit system in running in the red.

The county commission’s vote last week will permit the half-cent revenues to be used, in addition to our current

transit system, for such “other” cost centers as public works, the 3-1-1 call center and General Services Administration. I see even less of the 2002 new dollars going into transit and more and more of the “new” dollars funding county government expenses that have absolutely nothing to do with transit.

I am curious of one thing. What was our county manager’s “plan” which he talked about last year, for obtaining federal transit funds for the 27th Avenue expansion? Who was he fooling?

We appreciate your opinions on this column whether in agreement or disagreement.

Please send your comments to (fax number) 305-662-6980 or email to <letters@communitynewspapers.com>. The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of this newspaper, its editors or publisher.

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BY LEE STEPHENS South Miami residents can now receive expert advice and design on all art and framing needs. FASTFRAME, one of the nation’s largest dedicated custom framing providers, is now open near US 1 and Sunset Drive. Shop owners Claudia Fossi and Jamile Ghizoni say customers can expect friendly personal service and guaranteed professional craftsmanship at their store.

“As the name implies, FASTFRAME provides a quick turnaround, but we also pride ourselves in quality framing and preservation techniques that have earned FASTFRAME the trust and business of museums and historical organizations throughout the country,” Fossi said.

From the creative displays of children’s art to shadowboxing of family or collector’s items, Claudia believes visitors to their store will be surprised and excited by the variety of design options and the store’s guarantee.

Customers can expect museum quality framing and guaranteed satisfaction.

Every FASTFRAME provides a lifetime guarantee on craftsmanship and a 30day guarantee on design. Claudia thinks the FASTFRAME Guarantee is their greatest competitive advantage.

“If the customer is not 100 percent satisfied with the end product, we’ll redo it until they are,” she says.

Custom framing is growing in popularity throughout the country as a way

to display and preserve valued art and personal mementos. FASTFRAME uses an exclusive treatment for preserving artwork called Preservation Plus™, to ensure total protection for all framed pieces.

Customers can now preview what their finished piece will look like before they leave the store, says Fastframe shop owner Claudia Fossi.

“Custom framing is a very creative activity and customers sometimes have difficulty imagining what the final piece will look like,” said Fossi. “FrameVue has made it very easy for my customers to visualize how their art will look when it’s completed.”

The computer software program takes an image of the client’s artwork with the selected framing materials.

Within moments, an illustration is created on the computer screen to show how the final framed piece will look.

“FrameVue has been extremely helpful, especially when customers are trying to decide between different mat colors and frames,” said Fossi. “Just a few clicks of a mouse and I can preview the options for them to decide.”

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Restaurante Guayacan offers great Nicaraguan cuisine

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Nicaraguan cuisine was not as popular as it is now in Miami, if one could believe such declarations. At Guayacan’s two locations: on Calle Ocho and the second on Bird Road, high grade Angus beef is what sets popular Especialidades de la Parrilla (charbroiled specialites) a cut above. Filet Mignon, Carne Asada (Nicaraguan style tender filet) and the ubiquitous Churrascos is an exquisitely butter soft center-cut here. Another standout dish is Pescado a la Tipitapa; a fresh whole snapper deep fried with the bones out! (A secret in-house technique.) Dressed in a warm tomato and onion vinegar sauce, this and all dishes are accompanied by authentic Gallo Pinto (small red beans and rice), Tostones or Sweet Plantains.

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Fairgoers will be in for the rides of their lives

BY MICHELLE PALOMINO Fairgoers are in for the rides of their lives during the 58th annual MiamiDade County Fair, which kicks off 18 days of cool attractions and unforgettable family experiences from Mar. 26 through Apr. 12.

From thrilling rides, lip smacking foods, fabulous entertainment, impressive exhibits and more, mark your calendars for the 2009 Fair.

Highlights include: Rides: Whether it’s up and down, round and round or upside down, with more than 90 midway rides to choose from, including the all new Freak Out and The Disco, fairgoers who are young or young at heart, will get their fill of mind-blowing fun at the 2009 fair. In addition, The Fair will bring back both KiddieLand and KiddieLand Too! offering loads of fun for the children.

Live enter tainment: With free live entertainment included with the price of admission, fairgoers are in for a world class entertainment lineup at The 2009 Fair. New shows include A Night at the Movies — on ice; Baile!, a tour of Latin America through dance; The “Marcan Tiger Preserve,” an educational and entertaining show promising to be “tigerific.”

Back by popular demand is the Royal Hanneford Circus featuring Johnny Peers’ Muttville Follies, a comedy dog act; the Smirnov Duo’s Quick Change act; the Poema Family Risley Act or foot juggling act; the contortion antics of the Seyranyan Sisters, and the Isavette Duo with their aerial artistry.

ShaeLaurel, a nationally touring family show band, and Show–Me Safari Petting Zoo, Pig Races and Pony Rides are back along with lots of strolling entertainers. In addition, a daily Mardi

Gras Parade featuring a new celebrity grand marshal is presented each day.

Food: Dieters beware! Some fair foods are not for the faint of heart.

Indulge in scrumptious delights from more than 165 food vendors that include fair favorites such as elephant ears, funnel cakes, corn dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and candied apples. On a diet? Not to worry, with the popular roasted corn and lots of grilled fare, your health conscious cravings can be fulfilled too.

Exhibits: With nearly 50,000 students and adult exhibits and competitions, The Fair is a real community affair that showcases the talents of South Florida’s best. Combining the rich tradition of education, art, horticulture, agriculture, livestock and entertainment, fair exhibits and competitions represent the essence of The Fair and give the youth in the community the opportunity to showcase and be rewarded for their talent.

Presented by Miami-Dade Volkswagen Dealers, the 2009 MiamiDade County Fair will be celebrating its 58th year beginning Mar. 26 through Apr. 12. Ranked the largest fair in Florida, The Fair is an 18-day event that includes rides, games, food and live entertainment. Close to 50,000 student and adult exhibits are showcased during The Fair.

Admission to The Fair is $9 for adults and children, free for children age 5 and younger. The Fair is located at Coral Way (SW 24th Street) and 112th Avenue. Gates are open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 10 p.m. on weekends with special early noon openings on Fridays, Mar. 27 and Apr. 10. Rides are open until midnight.

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In an effort to help control the cat overpopulation problem in Miami-Dade County, the county’s Animal Services Department, Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet, The Cat Network Inc., South Florida Veterinary Medical Association and South Florida Veterinary Foundation will join forces and offer free spay/neuter services on Mar. 22 at the clinic located at 10700 SW 211 St. Local veterinarians will be donating their time to perform the spaying and neutering.

Participating organizations encourage pet owners to spay or neuter their pets, as it helps reduce the number of unwanted cats and protects them from health issues that may develop later in life.

The free spay and neuter event is for cats only. Appointments are required.

Call for appointment 305-805-1603, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements: Service is for MiamiDade County residents only. Proof of cur-

rent rabies vaccination for cats over 4 months of age. A rabies vaccine can be obtained the day of surgery at no additional cost. Veterinarian may decline surgery due to health reasons. Feral cats and those who go outdoors will be ear tipped to identify them as sterilized.

The pet overpopulation crisis needs the entire community to work together in order to reduce the number of animals abandoned and ultimately euthanized at Animal Services. In this partnership, the goal is to sterilize approximately 300 cats.

Miami-Dade Animal Services is responsible for enforcing Chapter V, as well as Florida Statute 828, which deals primarily with animal cruelty issues. Each year, the shelter impounds more than 34,000 pets. The goal at Animal Services is to reunite lost pets with their families or find life-long homes for as many animals as possible.

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Opportunity to be heard during Marlins stadium discussion The Miami-Dade County Commission will be conducting a public hearing to discuss a Miami Marlins Stadium on Monday, Mar. 23, at 1 p.m., in the Commission Chambers on the second floor of the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St. To participate, anyone wishing to speak must register with the office of the agenda coordinator at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the hearing. Directional signs will be set up on the first floor pointing to a registration table where people can sign up to speak.

AGRICULTURIST OF THE YEAR AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO MARK WILSON The Greater Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce 2009 Agriculturist of the Year award will be presented to Mark Wilson, president of the Greendale Nursery, on Thursday, Mar. 19, during the chamber’s annual Agriculturist of the Year luncheon at the Women’s Club of Homestead, 17905 SW 292 St. The buffet luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m.

In addition to running Greendale Nursery, Wilson provides private management consulting, specializing primarily in “turn around” cases.

The cost to attend this event is $20 for members who make a reservation and $25 for all others. For reservations, call the Chamber at 305-247-2332 or send email to <meetings@chamberinaction.com>.

HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT OF HOMESTEAD AIR BASE, MAR. 26 Bob Jensen will share photographs of Homestead Air base he has taken during the past 31 years on Thursday, Mar. 26, 7 p.m., at the Old Town Hall Museum, 41 N. Krome Ave. He will share photos taken during the construction of the base in 1941 and 1942 through its operation as an important Army Air Force ferrying base and transport aircraft crew training base, its destruction in September 1945 by a hurricane, and its closing in December 1945.

This presentation is likely to attract a full audience, so plan to come early. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call Ruth Campbell at 305-242-4463 any afternoon Tuesday through Saturday.

GOLD-DIGGERS TO PRESENT, VEGAS, BABY! AT GUSMAN CENTER’S OLYMPIA THEATER The Gold-Diggers, a South Florida not-

COMMUNITYNEWS briefs for-profit theatrical organization, will present, Vegas, Baby! in the Olympia Theatre at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami on Friday, Mar. 20; Saturday, Mar. 21, and Sunday, Mar. 22.

The troupe is celebrating its 32nd year at this venue, located at 174 E. Flagler St. Through imaginative design, producers Holly Beth Billington, Justine Chichester and Natalie Tappert mingle the exhilaration and excitement of the Vegas strip with musical selections from some of Broadway’s best.

Vegas, Baby! will be performed at 8 p.m. on Friday night, 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, contact executive producer Donna Marr-Capparelli at 305-281-8667, or visit online at <www.gold-diggers.org>.

FIU MUSIC PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY TO LISTEN TO SYMPHONY OF THE SEA FIU Music is giving South Florida the opportunity to listen to the symphony of the sea in the “Deep Seascape: the Sonic Sea,” a special performance taking place Mar. 21 at 8 p.m. in the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center Concert Hall.

For this presentation, interdisciplinary artist and composer Erik DeLuca, an FIU Music graduate student, collected underwater sounds using hydrophones — underwater microphones — to create a reenactment of the waters off the coast of Miami, creating a “seascape.”

The performance will feature text by Clark Lunberry, animations and visuals by Venessa Monokian and Izlia Fernandez,

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and compositions by DeLuca. “The Deep Seascape: the Sonic Sea” is free of charge on behalf of the Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Department and FIU Music.

HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY CONCERT TO WELCOME AUDOBON QUARTET Homestead Community Concert’s audience will welcome the renowned Audobon Quartet for a concert on Mar. 22, 2:30 p.m., at South Dade High School’s new auditorium, 28401 SW 167 Ave. For people who have not purchased season tickets, tickets for this performance will be on sale at the box office at $25 for adults and $5 for students. The Homestead performance will be the last one for this season. The new season’s offerings will be announced at the concert and applications will be accepted.

This performance will feature music from, The Great American Songbook, including composers Jerome Kern and George Gershwin.

Ample free parking is available. The auditorium has excellent handicapped access. The parking lot should be accessed from its north end off of SW 167th Avenue on 282nd Street.

For more information, go online to <www.homesteadconcerts.com> or call 305-235-8818 or 305-253-6620.

AMY’S RIDE FOR THE ANIMALS BENEFITS MIAMI METROZOO Miami Metrozoo is having its fourth annual Amy’s Ride for the Animals, a police-escorted ride from Tropical Park to the zoo on Sunday, Mar. 22, in memory of Amy Neill, one of the zoo’s former zookeepers.

Registration and check-in will take place at Tropical Park, just west of the Palmetto Expressway on Bird Road.

The ride will start in the northwest parking lot at the Bird Road entrance and end at Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152 St. A $25 donation per vehicle (up to two riders per vehicle) entitles registered participants with one free commemorative Tshirt per vehicle and free admission for up to two riders per vehicle to the zoo on the day of the ride. Additional shirts are available for a $10 donation.

There will be a special wildlife show at the amphitheater at noon, along with a pig zookeeper talk at 2 p.m.

For pre-registration information or additional questions, contact event organizers Dr. Suzanne Banas at 305905-1860 or John Birk at 305-323-3855, or visit the website at <www.ridefortheanimals.org>.

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ALPHA DELTA PI TO CONDUCT TENNIS TOURNEY, PI-ATHLON Alpha Delta Pi at the University of Miami will hold its annual philanthropic Tennis Tournament and Pi-Athlon from Mar. 29 through Mar. 31 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

The tournament will be open to the public on Mar. 29 at Continental Park.

Fraternities at the university compete in various events the following two days to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House.

LADY OF AMERICA’S AB CRUNCH CHALLENGE TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE The Lady of America fitness centers — Lady of America, Ladies Workout Express and Workout Express — will conduct its second annual Ab Crunch Challenge benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Mar. 28.

Members and non-members are invited to participate in a free, six-week training program at local Lady of America, Ladies Workout Express or Workout Express locations to prepare for the Challenge.

Participating women will perform situps, also known as ab crunches, for an hour. Leading up to the Challenge, participants will accept donations to be given to St. Jude, one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers.

Created in 2006 in honor of a Lady of

America gym member who lost a child to cancer, the Ab Crunch Challenge will take place at more than 200 Lady of America, Ladies Workout Express and Workout Express locations around the country. The centers hope to raise $1 million for St. Jude.

To make a donation, or to find a participating location, visit <www.ladyofamerica.com/abcrunch>.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IS TURNING OFF LIGHTS FOR EARTH HOUR 2009 Miami-Dade County recently announced that it plans to participate in Earth Hour 2009, a global climate event led by the World Wildlife Federation in which more than 240 cities around the world will go dark for one hour at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 28.

During Earth Hour, Miami-Dade County will be turning off the lights at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center, Miami-Dade Courthouse and the county’s 140 and Hickman buildings.

Individuals, businesses, schools, major landmarks and other government buildings also will be turning out the lights for what should be the largest event of its type in history.

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SEARCH ON FOR TALENTED TWEENS FOR ‘TWEEN IDOL’ AT THE FAIR South Florida is ready to take it to the next level with “Tween Idol,” a local talent search for the best singer in South Florida between the ages of 9 and 18.

The search, which will take place at the Miami-Dade County Fair, will begin on Mar. 28 with auditions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Contestants will compete for a chance to see American Idol live in Los Angeles, be featured on Deco Drive and be the voice of the popular “Be There” jingle for The Fair, to air on local TV in 2010.

Celebrity judges confirmed for “Tween Idol,” include former American Idol finalist, South Florida’s own Syesha Mercado, and Latin Grammy winner Albita.

The Fair is located at Coral Way (SW 24th Street) and 112th Avenue.

Admission costs $9 for children and adults; the Fair is free for children age 5 and younger.

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NIKE HOSTS BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES AT BTW HIGH SCHOOL Nike recently challenged Booker T. Washington High School seniors to create their own artistic expression regarding Black History Month through the art of the spoken word.

Students responded and the following students received prizes: First place, Jazmine Snyder, $1,000 scholarship; second place, Staresha Charles, $500 scholarship, and third place, Walter Peterson, $500 scholarship.

All three top finishiers also will receive a pair of limited edition Black History Month Air Force 1 shoes. A panel of celebrities including popular Miami Heat disc jockey DJ Irie, former NBA star Alonzo Mourning, spoken word poet Ruth Tuffit, as well as a Nike representative announced the winners.

DISTRITO APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF ORGANIZATION OF NURSE EXECUTIVES Mercy Hospital has announced that Claudia DiStrito, senior vice president of Nursing and Patient Services, has been

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, FEBRUARY 3, 2009 - A top official at the state Office of Insurance Regulation said Tuesday night that regulators believe the private insurance market could absorb potentially all of the 900,000-plus property insurance policies that would be shed if State Farm were allowed to pull out of Florida as it has proposed to do.

State Farm has proposed a twoyear pull out, and company officials told a House Insurance Committee Tuesday that they couldn't say precisely what might be able to change the company's mind, given its precarious financial situation.

The company was recently turned down by state regulators for a 47 percent rate increase and company officials told legislators that it can't bear any more losses in the property market in Florida, given the state's hurricane record, regulatory environment and a recent increase in the amount of discounts that customers can get for stormhardening their homes.

THE MIAMI HERALD, JANUARY 27, 2009 - Saying its finances are weakened, State Farm's Florida unit wants to get out of the business of property insurance in the state.

The company, Florida’s largest private insurer of homes and condos with 1.2 million policies, wants to keep only auto insurance, it said in a statement.

Other State Farm units would still sell life, health and other financial services, it said in a statement.

Under State Farm’s proposal, it would phase out of the property insurance business over two years, giving existing customers time to find new coverage.

If State Farm’s plan is approved by state insurance regulators, that means it will no longer write the full range of property policies, including homeowners, condo, renters, boaters, mobile home, business property, commercial liability and commercial marine.

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named president of the Florida Organization of Nurse Executives (FONE).

The honor tops a long list of achievements for DiStrito, who has been recognized on numerous occasions for her outstanding leadership and service.

In her latest position, DiStrito will be overseeing operations within FONE, an organization which serves as a platform for the advancement of professional nursing practice and leadership. Her duties at Mercy already include overseeing nursing operations within the hospital’s various units including maternity, postanesthesia care, mental health and critical care as well as the pharmacy, emergency department, respiratory therapy, out-patient surgery and other departments and services.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ANNOUNCES INSPIRE GREATNESS AWARDS GALA The fifth annual Inspire Greatness Awards Gala to benefit Special Olympics Miami-Dade County, will take place on Friday, Apr. 3, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Fontainebleau, Miami Beach.

Humor columnist and best-selling author Dave Barry and CBS4 anchor Jawan Strader will be the special guest hosts; DJ Irie and the Les Haber Band will provide live entertainment. South Florida PGA Hall of Famer Charlie

Delucca Jr. and six-time NFL Pro Bowl player and former Miami Dolphin Bob Kuechenberg will be honored at this event.

All proceeds from this annual event, the largest fundraiser for Special Olympics Miami-Dade County, will benefit the 3,000 intellectually disabled athletes that Special Olympics supports locally.

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At this event, doggie munchies will be served and a raffle held for one day of free boarding or doggie day care. As a gift, your dog will have a 4by-5 photo taken by a professional pet photographer.

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2009 Mercedes CL has it all — luxury, styling, technology Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The 2009 Mercedes Benz CL Coupe is, quite frankly, an incredible piece of automotive machinery. If luxury, styling and state-of-the-art technology are what you want in an automobile, then this is the car for you.

The flagship Mercedes-Benz CL coupe lineup includes four models — the V-8 powered CL550 4MATIC (our test car), the rear-wheel-drive CL63 AMG (with an all-AMG V-8) and the 12-cylinder CL600 and CL65 AMG. While the CL550 is powered by a 5.5-liter V-8 engine delivering 382 hp and 391 pound-feet of torque; the CL63 AMG features a 6.3-liter V-8 that produces 518 hp and 465 pounds-feet of torque. One of the most powerful naturally aspirated production V-8s ever, the high-rpm engine has many features derived from AMG’s successful racing efforts.

The 4MATIC all-wheel drive model is

standard for 2009. Mercedes engineers reason that as modern all-wheel-drive systems become even more refined, they are becoming increasingly popular, especially in the luxury car market. The 4MATIC model is differentiated by new 18-inch wheels with a distinctive seven-split-spoke design.

The 4MATIC system has full-time allwheel-drive that’s integrated into the seven-speed automatic transmission. The system fits right into the standard CL body and utilizes the existing front suspension (gone are the special parts and wider transmission tunnel that were necessary on earlier 4MATIC systems). The extra gears and shafts that drive the front wheels now weigh only 145 pounds more than the rear-wheel-drive model.

Beginning from the right side of the transmission tail section, a driveshaft powers a front final drive and differential unit just to the right of the engine oil pan, and the left front axle shaft passes through a tube in the oil pan.

The CL550 4MATIC also comes with new standard equipment that includes heated and active ventilated front seats and the Keyless-Go system. Many CLs are ordered with the optional AMG sport package, which includes deeper front and rear aprons, AMG side sills and 19-inch

2009 Mercedes-Benz CL coupe is flagship of the line; includes four models.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– five-spoke AMG wheels. tem bathes the road ahead with invisible For 2009, all CL models get new infrared light from two projector beams gearshift paddles on the steering wheel, mounted in the headlights. An infrared push-pull power window switches and a camera discreetly mounted in the wind“Hold” convenience-braking feature. The shield receives the reflected images and optional radar-based Distronic Plus sys- displays them in a high-resolution display tem now includes Blind Spot Assist, which in the instrument cluster. monitors blind spots on both sides of the Base price on the Mercedes-Benz car and warns the driver whenever a turn CL550 Coupe is $105,100. signal is activated while a vehicle is in the Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for blind spot.

Another innovative technology on the Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be CL coupe is optional Night View Assist, contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, which can extend a driver’s ability to see or by addressing email correspondence to ahead to almost 500 feet. The active sys- <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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MCH makes Parents magazine ‘Best Children’s Hospitals’ list

BY RACHEL PERRY Miami Children’s Hospital has been included in Parents magazine’s 2009 listing of the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” Miami Children’s is the only hospital in Florida to be included in the ranking.

In order to be considered for ranking, hospitals from across the nation were asked to complete a comprehensive survey developed by Parents magazine. The 250-question survey requested information related to survival rates, numbers of complex procedures performed, research studies, staff qualifications, safeguards to prevent medical errors and more.

“Miami Children’s is delighted to be included in the 2009 ‘Best Children’s Hospitals’ ranking,” said Dr. Narendra Kini, president and

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“We commend the magazine for undertaking this project so that parents can make informed decisions regarding the care of their precious children.”

The “Best Children’s Hospitals” survey is conducted and released every two years. Miami Children’s Hospital was ranked 26th in both 2009 and in 2007 when the last survey was published by Child magazine. When Child ceased print operations in early 2008, Parents magazine — owned by the same parent company, Meredith Corporation — took over the “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings. The complete rankings can be viewed online at <www.parentsmag.com> and a partial list is in the February 2009 issue of Parents magazine, which is now on newsstands.

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Hantman voted vice chair of MPO Governing Board

BY LEE STEPHENS Miami-Dade School Board member Perla Tabares Hantman was elected vice chair of the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) Governing Board on Jan. 29 after receiving the unanimous support of the board’s members.

Hantman’s selection represents the first time that this position of leadership in the MPO has been held by someone other than a county commissioner.

“I am thrilled and humbled with this opportunity to help lead the MPO,” said Hantman, who has served on the MPO since 1999 when she was appointed by Florida’s governor. “This is a tremendous responsibility that I look forward to fulfilling with integrity, honor and commitment.”

During her concurrent service to the MPO and the Miami-Dade County School Board, Hantman has championed safety causes, including the Safe Routes to School Program and Walk

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Hantman also has advocated for Teen Driver Safety Week, which encourages changes in unsafe driving behaviors at the high school age level to help save lives, and for the development of guidelines to coordinate the installation of traffic control safety devices for new educational facilities.

She has served on the school board since 1996, representing District 4. In 1999, she was nominated and unanimously elected school board chair, becoming the first Hispanic woman to serve in that position. In 2000 and 2001 Hantman was re-elected and served second and third consecutive terms as the board’s chair.

Hantman also has served as the school board’s vice chair. She was a member of the Florida Board of Regents, the governing board of Florida’s 10 state universities, from 1990 to 1996.

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NBA’s Gomes donates AED to use at Miami-Dade school After a recent Minnesota versus Miami NBA game, Timberwolves forward Ryan Gomes donated an automatic external defibrillator (AED) to John Dylewski, MD, medical director of the L. Austin Weeks Heart Rhythm Center, a part of South Miami Heart Center. As part of its commitment to place an AED in each of Miami-Dade County public schools, the Heart Center will, in turn, give the AED to Hialeah Gardens High School, which wasn’t built when the Heart Center donated 489 AEDs to schools in 2007. Gomes donates an AED to a school in each of the cities he visits as part of his Hoops for Heart Health Foundation to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in student athletes.

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How to Choose a Dentist

BY MIKE DUNN A good first step in choosing a dentist is to ask neighbors, friends and coworkers about the family dentist they have chosen. This is especially helpful if you are moving to a new community and haven’t had time to become acclimated to your surroundings.

If there is one dentist who is mentioned frequently and you like what you are hearing, the next step is to schedule a visit to meet him or her and get acquainted. The purpose is to see if you feel comfortable with this person and his dental practices. After all, the dentist you choose will be working on your teeth and the teeth of your spouse and children for possibly a long time. Ask the prospective dentist about his philosophy of health care. You might be surprised at the answer you receive. Ask about fees, payment plans, and insurance coverage. You know what your financial situation is, so it is proper for you to initiate the discussion.

How did the dentist and his or her staff respond to you? Was there a professional atmosphere in the office?

Did the dentist and staff take the time to listen to your concerns and seem genuinely interested? A dentist who seems too rushed or too busy to take the time to get acquainted may not have the time to address your personal needs and concerns down the road and is probably not the one you want.

Something else to consider is the size of the dentist office. This isn’t always the case, but sometimes a dentist with a large practice and a large staff has little time to devote to individual patients. He or she is too busy working and keeping up with the cost of the practice! Large dental practices are more likely than smaller ones to hurry patients through without taking the time for proper examinations or thought to what is actually best for the patient. First and foremost, you want a dentist who has your best tooth care and treatment in mind.

You can also make evaluations about a prospective dentist after your initial examination. Did the dentist take the time to do a thorough exam so that no problems or potential problems are missed? A thorough dental examination includes not only inspection of the teeth and gums, but also of the tongue, lips, inside of the cheek, palate, and the skin of the face and neck, plus feeling the neck for abnor-

mal lymph nodes and enlargement of the thyroid gland. A good dentist is also on the alert for periodontal (gum) disease. Did the dentist check for signs and symptoms of periodontal disease such as bleeding from the gums and/or pockets of decay? After the exam, did the dentist establish goals for your long-term care?

In March of 1997, Consumers Research provided a number of questions for consumers to ask themselves after they have received treatment from a dentist. These help determine the level of the dentist’s skill.

Here are the questions: How does your bite feel? Is any of the dental work irritating your gum? Does the treated tooth look like a tooth? Does dental floss or your tongue catch on the tooth?

Did the dentist take time to polish your fillings? Do you feel pain when drinking hot or cold liquids? Was any debris left in your mouth after treatment? Does the dentist use a water spray to cool your teeth while drilling?

Other things to watch out for in evaluating a prospective dentist are an emphasis on mass production rather than quality care; an emphasis on cosmetic procedures and one-visit comprehensive treatments; and the routine use of intravenous sedation.

Your dentist should be someone in whose judgment you trust. You are entrusting to the dentist the long-term tooth care of your family. Asking the right questions ahead of time can help to assure you of making an informed decision that you won’t regret in the years to come.

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How to Choose a Pharmacy

BY MIKE DUNN When choosing a pharmacy for your family, there should be other considerations aside from a convenient location or even cost. After all, there is much at stake in selecting the right pharmacy and the right pharmacist. This is a person that you, your spouse and your children may be dealing with for many years.

Your pharmacist, first and foremost, should be someone you know and trust.

According to the apharmacist.org Web site, you should give as much consideration to choosing your pharmacist as you do to choosing a doctor. Pharmacists are health care professionals specializing in medicines and their appropriate use. Because of this, your pharmacist plays an important role in your personal health care and the health care of your family.

The importance of assessing personal service in selecting a pharmacist is considered critical by most patients. In that regard, here are some questions to ponder: How accessible is the pharmacist?

Is he or she easy to talk to and willing to hear your concerns?

During what hours is the pharmacist available to answer your questions?

It is important to choose one pharmacist with whom you can establish an ongoing relationship. Also, by choosing one pharmacy, a complete record of the medicines you take is in one place, making them easier to coordinate and manage. Your pharmacist can alert you to possible drug interactions - particularly if you take a number of different medications - help you track refills on important prescriptions, and provide any necessary detail on short notice.

It is wise to consider your entire family’s pharmacy needs. Often, a pharmacist can help you with special circumstances, such as when you are taking care of an elderly relative. If you have aging parents that live nearby, you might ask, for example, if it is possible to deliver prescriptions to their home and send the bill to you.

Not all pharmacists and/or pharmacies provide the same services. All pharmacies are required to meet minimum standards.

Most, however, offer services and conveniences beyond the minimum requirements.

When choosing a pharmacist and/or pharmacy, you should evaluate your needs and make a selection to meet those needs.

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Is the pharmacy open during hours that fit your schedule?

Does the pharmacy deliver? If so, are there restrictions or additional charges?

If there is an emergency, does the pharmacy provide after-hours service or a special emergency telephone number?

Are charge accounts available?

Does the pharmacy handle the drugs you expect to be taking?

There may be a higher cost for additional services or conveniences such as delivery, charge accounts, and emergency service.

Real value, however, comes not only from the price of your prescriptions, but from having your specific needs met at a fair price.

It is also very helpful to become thoroughly familiar with your insurance benefits as they concern your prescriptions. For example, some prescription benefits plans will only pay for the dispensing of a certain days supply of your medication. If your physician issues a prescription for a larger supply of medication, the pharmacy will have to decrease your quantity dispensed or your insurance company will not pay for the medication.

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Once you weigh all the factors and choose a pharmacy, it is strongly recommended that you use this pharmacy for all of your prescriptions needs. This allows you to receive the greatest benefit from the “screening” for drug interactions, etc., by your pharmacist since this one pharmacy has all of your prescription drug records.

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The Pinecrest Tribune is looking for an energetic, happy person who would like to make some extra spending money every week. So, if you’re looking for something to do, inbetween taking the kids to school or right before you T-off on the golf course, then the part-time position in our advertising sales department just might be right for you. The opportunity entails you calling neighborhood retail stores,

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real estate agencies, car dealers and restaurants and helps them promote their businesses through advertising in the Pinecrest Tirbune, Kendall Gazette, South Miami News, Palmetto Bay News & Coral Gables NewTribune, If you have 15-20 hours a week available and you want to earn $300-500.00 per week on a part time basis, then give Michael Miller a call at 305-669-7030 or email at Michael@communitynewspapers.com

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1983 Porche 911S and 1976 Harley Davidson shovelhead motorcycle.

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