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Giardino Gourmet Salads opens with ‘Zo’ and for a good cause BY GARY ALAN RUSE

BY CAROL STEIN

iardino Gourmet Salads celebrated the opening of its new South Miami location recently with an official grand opening event. Located at 6653 S Dixie Hwy., Giardino Gourmet Salads specializes in delectable, healthy salads the entire family can enjoy. Special guests Alonzo Mourning and his wife Tracy attended the grand opening, with “Zo” signing basketballs for fans. He and Tracy not only enjoyed their salads, they also collected 20 percent of the day’s proceeds donated by Giardino Gourmet Salads to benefit their

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Bet Shira Congregation teams with Rebuilding Together et Shira Congregation, located in Pinecrest, has a very active Tikkun Olam Committee. Tikkun Olam literally means repairing the world. The committee has been in existence for over twenty years and has about 40 members who participate at various events, both at the synagogue and reaching out into the community. Recently 15 members of the committee showed to paint, landscape and make minor repairs at the home of an elderly disabled woman in Coconut Grove. Working for over eight hours the group completed what it set out to do. The homeowner was very pleased with her home, which had been transformed right before her

Pictured are (l-r) Frank and Jackie Maduro, owners of Giardino Gourmet Salads; Alonzo and Tracy Mourning and Ody and Kenny Lugo, restaurant chain founders.

D&L Hair Studio grand opening is a blast

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BY GARY ALAN RUSE he grand opening party for D&L Hair Studio in South Miami was a blast that spilled into the entire block with hundreds of invited guests mingling with others drawn to the area for Art Night on March 13. D&L Hair Studio, located at 7301 SW 57th Court, had a “soft opening” in February but owners Dee Adames and Laila Taheri had their official ribbon cutting ceremony and all out party this month with catered food and drinks and

In the center, Dee Adames (left) and Laila Taheri are pictured at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Zo signs autographs for young fans who think he’s a great guy off the court as well as on.

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DJ Bruno Pozzo rocking the block with his music. “This is a dream come true for both of us and to be able to share this special day with our family and friends was an unforgetable moment!” said Dee Adames. The street had been blocked off earlier and a large tent erected for the guests, with a red carpet and ropes leading up to the door of the shop, making it seem like an Academy Awards event. Models strolled about sporting glamorous hairstyles created by D&L staff to show the versatility of the hair studio. Everyone considered it a huge success, and the owners greatly appreciated the assistance all those involved. “Most importantly this couldn’t have become a reality without the help from our wonderful staff and support from the City of South Miami,” said Laila Taheri. “A special thanks to the Richard-Brandon Company, Mayor Horace Fellu, Vice Mayor Brian Beasley and City Manager Ajibola Balogun.” For more information please call 305-662-8080 or visit their website, <www.dandlhairstudio.com>.

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Jobie’s Fun Day brings joy to special needs kids Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB More than 800 special needs students from all over Miami-Dade County gathered for the ultimate field trip on March 20. The Junior Orange Bowl Committee and its many supporters including Miami Children’s Hospital, the Kiwanis Club of Miami and the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, provided this day fun for special needs children, known as Jobie’s Fun Day, chaired once again by Nancy Little, of Kendall. The Girl Scout Council, coordinated by their Program Director Nydia Gonzalez, provided the venue at their site on SW 160 Street and 113 Avenue, a truly perfect setting for this day that brought smiles ear to ear for so many young people. Well known mascots Billy the Marlin and Jobie were on hand for the day along with the Coral Gables Police and Fire Department with units for the students to check out. Face painting, games of all kinds, a bounce house and lots of great carnival-type food, including cotton candy, were all part of this day to remember. GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club’s Pam Schaefer and this writer were delighted to join the festivities and announce to Nancy Little and JOBC Executive Director Mark Pidal that Coral Gables Woman’s Club would be

making a last minute $1,000 from the Club to support this JOBC activity. Phil Clark, President of Miami-Dade Fair and Exposition, was guest speaker at a the March 19, meeting of the Gables Rotary Club giving them a brief historic overview and facts on this year’s fair is running through April 12. Founded in 1951, by Coral Gables resident Walter Arnold, the Fair was originally held on the site of what is now Dadeland Mall. In 58 years they’ve given out more than $8 million in scholarships and will award $140,000 in 2009. On hand to introduce Clark, was past fair scholarship recipient, attorney Nelson Bellido who, from fifth grade on participated in the student expo part of The Fair. The Fair works closely with Miami Dade Public Schools and has 51,000 students exhibiting this year alone. In fact, more than 1.4 million student projects have been showcased since it started. They provide the majority of funding for the 4-H Clubs and Future Farmers of America in South Florida. If you are looking to volunteer, this may be an event for you. The Fair actually requires 85,000 volunteer hours for this one event. While Clark notes that The Fair is not part of MiamiDade County government, he states they do have two very long term leases for the land and The Fair is one of 20 events held at the fairgrounds every year. The Fiscal Wake-Up Tour is visiting cities across the country to foster dialogue about the country’s long-term fiscal challenges. The panel will be moderated by University of Miami President

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Pictured at Jobie’s Fun Day are Nydia Gonzalez, Program Director of the Girl Scouts; JOBC Event Chair, Nancy Little; and GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club incoming president, Pam Schaefer. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Donna E. Shalala and will also include David Walker, president and CEO of The Peter G. Peterson Foundation and former U.S. Comptroller General, Robert Bixby, executive director of the Concord Coalition, Isabel Sawhill, senior fellow and director of Budgeting for National Priorities Project, The Brookings Institution and Andrew Briggs, resident scholar at American Enterprise Institute. For more information call 305-284-5500. Those of you into public speaking and giving back should check out Voices of Time Gavel Club. Club member Chris Wolfe advises that the club, created at the Everglades Correctional Institution, was designed to help Madison Marie Rodriguez, born Sunday, March 8. men improve their lives by ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– becoming better speakers...listeners...and thinkers. For more infor- Coral Gables, Yolanda Woodbridge. mation on this program, go to Congratulations to all. Until next week, keep making each http://wlrnunderthesun.org/2009/03 day count. /all-in-a-days-work-public-speakingKeeping up with what’s happening in our coach-for-felons/ Finally, congratulations to Kathy and community is quite a challenge and I am cerRobert Rodriguez on the birth of their tain there are many activities I miss. If you 7.4 lbs. baby girl, Madison Marie. would like to submit information for this colMadison is the youngest grandchild for umn, send your news via e-mail to <galPast President of the Rotary Club of burns@aol.com>.

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Miami-Dade Commissioners could learn from Monroe County R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY Recent articles in the Miami Herald would indicate that Monroe County commissioners care more about creating employment for their residents than our Miami-Dade commissioners. Monroe County commissioners, recognizing that unemployment figures for residents of the Florida Keys have increased, looked around for ways to turn the numbers around. Monroe County, like MiamiDade, depends very heavily upon tourists to fill its hotels, restaurants, cabs, bars and entertainment spots which in turn employ a high percentage of its work force. Monroe County, looking for a solution to the drop in employment, recently increased the tourist bed tax to 5 percent from 4 percent. The increase, like 75 percent of the existing 4 percent, will be used to market the Keys in the hope that more tourists will come to the islands,

spend their money and help put locals back to work. Sounds like a good idea to me. Tell the story of the Keys: the sun, the sand, romantic islands, the sunsets, the restaurants on the edge of the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay. Tell the tourists the story and they will come. Meanwhile, back in Miami-Dade, our elected officials are constantly looking for ways to spend our tourist bed tax dollars any way except to attract tourists. Quoting Stuart Blumberg, president of the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association: “In an economy where tourism is dying…now someone wants to make an intrusion on a tax that’s used to promote business?” Good heavens, Mr. Blumberg, haven’t our elected officials been doing that all along for other than tourist promotion in the past? They don’t understand that every time a tourist sets foot in MiamiDade he or she spends dollars — an average of $380 a day — every dollar of which creates jobs. That is where our tourist bed tax dollars should be going! Perhaps the commissioners realize that tourists don’t vote in local elections.

VIEWPOINT Mr. Blumberg is talking about County Commissioner Javier Souto’s proposal, and its unanimous commission approval, to use a portion of the bed tax dollars to fund a special Tourist Police Unit to patrol the zoo, beaches, parks, the Port of Miami, airport, hotels and other places frequented by tourists. State law prohibits spending bed tax dollars on anything but tourist promotion and to subsidize public venues such as museums and sports stadiums. It seems like quite a stretch, but I guess “Tourist Cops” is somehow related to tourists. It would appear that by using hotel bed taxes to pay for police services it would free up tax dollars originally designated for law enforcement for other county services. Sounds a bit like the old Lotto/school funding switch. The Lotto was to generate “additional” revenues for schools. All it did, in reality,

was to replace dollars designated by the legislature for schools so the money could be used to cover other state expenses. Doesn’t the “Tourist Cop” idea sound similar? Desperately needed tourist promotion is competing for dollars designated to pay down the Performing Arts Center debt, a baseball park and now Tourist Cops! What will they think of next to prevent tourist bed tax dollars from promoting tourism? What would we do without newspapers to report and comment on the doings of our elected officials?

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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PHOTOGRAPHY Under the direction of Ms. Nancy Handler, the following students have received the following awards: From Pencil to Invention: Discovering DaVinci – Roy Lennox - Winner From Pencil to Invention: Discovering DaVinci – Mario Alvarado, Alyssa Chavarry, Isabel Montes, Brittany Padilla and Raquel Ramirez – Selected Participants Woman in History Exhibition – 8th Grade – Camilla Martinez, Brittany Padilla, Raquel Ramirez, Laura Rodriguez VISUAL ARTS Under the Art direction of Ms. Margie Campmany, the following students have received the following awards:

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CHORUS Under the direction of Dr. Leslie Alan Denning, the following students have received the following recognition: Young Americans Concert featured performers and soloists – Jay Anderson, Marcus Blair, Victoria Campos, Sofia Carillo, Juan Fernandez, Heather Fried, Michelle Guerra, Frank Laucerica, Andrew Lujan, Michael Regalado, Elias Reyes and Michael Rodriguez Young Americans Performance Workshop and Concert Participants – Coral Reef Senior High – 43 Students

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– From Pencil to Invention: Discovering DaVinci – Logan Rackear and Karla Torres – Winner From Pencil to Invention: Discovering DaVinci – Marinna Romero and Julissa Tellez – selected participants Woman in History Exhibition – 7th Grade – Kimani Ausitn-Reese, Laura Cepero, Allyssa Chavarry, Yeslien Garcia, Jose Rodriguez Under the Art direction of Ms. Cheryl Goodman, the following students have received the following awards: From Pencil to Invention: Discovering DaVinci – Juan Garcia and Robert Valle – Winners From Pencil to Invention: Discovering DaVinci – Emanuel Castaneda, Alyssa Chavarry and Kevin Zapata-Rubio – selected participants African American Heritage – Alexis Graboski, Maria Lopez, Nicolas Piedrahita, Robert Valle and Kevin Zapata-Rubio Youth Fair – Michelle Gorra and Monica Jesurum South Miami Drug-Free Coalition Poster Art Contest – Juan Garcia – Best Overall/Rebecca Adler – 1st Place/ Alexis Graboski – 2nd Place/ Maria Lopez – 3rd Place Clean Up & Green Up – Kevin ZapataRubio – Third Place County Wide South Miami Middle Community School is very proud of all of its students and teachers!

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Students honored for their volunteer work BY PEGGY DAVIES A Prudential Spirit of Community Awards celebration honoring local South Florida students took place on Saturday, Mar. 14, at Palm Beach Atlantic University. The students were honorees in the nation’s largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteerism. Epitomizing the American spirit of public service, each student has an inspiring history of community involvement. The youth honored at the Prudential Spirit of Community celebration were acknowledged for the time they have spent in service to their communities. They also received special gifts commemorating the occasion. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), was created in 1995 to help make young Americans aware of the importance of volunteerism and community service. Area students honored included: Acosta, Horacio, grade 12, Westwood Christian School; Adrien, Kattyana, 12, School for Advanced Studies; Alber t, Natalie, 12, St. Brendan; Bar tleson, Sarah, 12, Design and Architecture Senior High; Ber mudez, Ana, 12, John A. Ferguson High; Colmenares, Jessica, 7, Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center;

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Dade County Bar to offer free legal help-line on Apr. 1 LegalLine, a toll-free help-line answering a broad range of basic legal questions, will be operated by the Dade County Bar Association from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 1. Callers can phone 1-866-596-0399 and anonymously ask questions in English or Spanish. Each three-hour help-line is staffed by a dozen volunteer attorneys who answer basic questions across a wide spectrum of legal specialties — including family, probate, criminal, real estate, condo, landlord-tenant, business and immigration law. When appropriate, they also will refer callers to other service organizations. For more information about LegalLine, which is conducted on the first Wednesday of the month, except holidays, visit online at <www.dadecountybar.org/forms/legalline.php>. WASD ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS DIV. The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department’s (WASD) Construction Contracts Management Division has moved officially to 3575 S. Lejeune Rd. Any business being conducted with the

Construction Contracts Management Division must be done at the Lejeune Road location. For additional information, call 786552-8252. FRIENDS OF THE EVERGLADES TO HONOR MAYOR ALVAREZ Friends of the Everglades, founded in 1969 by Marjory Stoneman Douglas, will host its 40th Founder’s Day Celebration and Annual Meeting on Sunday, Apr. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables. During the event, Friends of the Everglades will honor Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award, the organization’s highest honor. Mayor Alvarez earned this distinction for his dedication to the environment and his tireless efforts to hold the Urban Development Boundary to prevent further development into the Everglades. Professor Jack Davis, author of a new book titled An Everglades Providence , will give a presentation and sign his book. which will be available for purchase.

COMMUNITYNEWS briefs AN EVENING OF CHAMBER MUSIC WITH MEMBERS OF CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA Coral Gables Congregational Church (CGCC) will present the Amici String Quartet, comprised of members from the Cleveland Orchestra, in a program of chamber music on Thursday, Apr. 2, 7:30 p.m., at the church, 3010 De Soto Blvd., across from the Biltmore Hotel. A candlelight courtyard reception will follow the concert. The Apr. 2 concert presents Cleveland Orchestra musicians — violinists Miho Hashizume and Takako Masame, violist Lynne Ramsey and cellist Ralph Curry. The program includes Hugo Wolf’s most famous instrumental piece, his Italian Serenade, and Beethoven’s radiant String Quartet in B, op. 130. Tickets to the concert are $25 for adults and $10 for students with a valid student

ID at the door. For more information and tickets, call 305-448-7421, ext. 33. VISA and MasterCard are accepted. ACTIVITY DESIGNED FOR PATIENTS AT BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Young patients from Baptist Children’s Hospital need sponsors to enjoy a day of fishing during the Sixth Annual Guides for Kids fishing event at Homestead Bayfront Park, 9698 SW 328 St., on Saturday, Apr. 4., from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pediatric patients with chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, Crohn’s-Colitis and brain injury, along with their siblings, will be treated to a morning of fishing followed by a picnic lunch. Each child will receive a fishing rod, tackle box and trophy.

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Free community workshop reveals how to slash thousands off the high cost of college, even if you think you make too much money to qualify for financial aid.

On Thursday, April 23rd, 6:30 pm, at Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120 Street, Miami, FL 33156, Peter Ratzan, M.B.A., a local college planner and former high school teacher will conduct a free workshop on how to cope with the ever-increasing costs of college. Seating is limited. Topics to be covered include: • How even millionaires can save 25% off the cost of college; • The “double secret” formula used to determine how much financial aid you will receive; • The “dirty little secret” about Bright Futures and Florida Pre-paid; • How to triple your chances of free scholarships and grants; and • Much more.

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Moneys raised will benefit children’s services at Baptist Children’s Hospital and Homestead Hospital. To donate or sponsor a child, call Barbara Norland at 786-596-6777 or send email to <barbarano@baptisthealth.net>. You also can contact Barbara Moore at 786-596-6638 or page her at 305-660-6838. POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC AT ELKS CLUB, APR. 4 “Exercising Your Inner Poet,” a poetrywriting workshop, will be the program for the South Florida Writers Association meeting on Saturday, Apr. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the South Miami Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78 St. Jonathan Rose, a published poet who is SFWA’s program director, will conduct the workshop. A $6 donation that includes brunch is required to attend. For more information, call 786-877-0136 or log on to <www.southfloridawritersassn.org>. COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ TO HOST HIS SIXTH ANNUAL EASTER FESTIVAL Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe A. Martinez will be distributing this year’s bountiful harvest to residents in need

during his sixth annual Easter Festival and Food Distribution on Saturday, Apr. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Tamiami Lakes Park, located at SW 18th Street and 132nd Avenue. Parents are invited to bring their kids for a fun-filled day of activities. Nonprofit organization Farm Share will be distributing food packages to the disadvantaged. In addition, several county departments will be providing information on their services. Some of these include: Miami-Dade Police Department Hammocks Station, Park and Recreation, Solid Waste and Animal Services. For more information on the event, contact the office of Commissioner Martinez at 305-552-1155. PRIEST TO DISCUSS THE ‘BOOK OF KELLS’ Father Sean O’Sullivan, a Catholic priest who was born in Ireland, will discuss the Book of Kells on Sunday, Apr. 5, at 4 p.m., in the Upstairs Room of JohnMartin’s Irish Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile. The Book of Kells is one of the great works, which has survived centuries thanks to Irish monks and scribes who worked to preserve it. All Celtic Cultural Series events are free and open to the public. Ample parking is available on Miracle Mile and in the City

Parking Garage behind JohnMartin’s, accessible from Aragon Avenue. On Sundays, the parking is free. For more information, call 305-2730118. HISTORIAN OFFERS A VISION OF MIAMI 100 YEARS AGO South Florida historian and collector Larry Wiggins will present a digital slide show of what a visitor to Miami would see if time were turned back 100 years. Wiggins presentation will be on Monday, Apr. 6, noon, at the Homestead Branch Library, 700 N. Homestead Blvd., as the April offering of the Homestead Center for the Arts’ Bea Peskoe Lunchtime Lecture Series. The program is free to the public and will last about an hour. The program is illustrated with full color 100-year-old Miami postcards. Among the 75 rare images are many early Miami landmarks including Henry Flagler’s Royal Palm Hotel, the Halcyon Hotel, Julia Tuttle’s home, Seminole Indians, early churches and public buildings. Ample parking is available in the library parking lot. The library has handicapped access. A simple lunch will be available by reservation at 11:30 a.m. for $10. Call Barbara Millenbruch at 305-230-9185 by noon on Apr. 3 for lunch reservations.

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MIAMI WORLD CINEMA CENTER TO PRESENT RANDALL EMMETT The Miami World Cinema Center, the world’s first non-profit film studio, will present “Randall Emmett: A Decade of Hollywood Producing” on Thursday, Apr. 9, 7:30-10:30 p.m., at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler St., Miami. A Miami native, L.A. producer and larger-than-life character, Emmett in this production recounts his story of producing over 50 movies in 10 years. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster and the Gusman Center Box Office. The price is $12 for students and $22 for adults. For more information, call 305433-5848. COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO MEET The members of the Miami-Dade Community Action Agency (CAA) Board of Directors will conduct their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Apr. 13, 4 p.m., at the South Miami Senior Citizens’ Building, 6701 SW 62 Ave. The meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. Created in 1968 as a result of Federal Equal Opportunity legislation, the CAA Board of Directors provides oversight

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over the programs and services provided by the department to assist Miami-Dade County’s poor. ANNUAL ‘ALL ABOARD,’ APR. 18 AT MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, together with the Children’s Trust, is presenting the third annual free “All Aboard: All Kids Included Family Arts Festival-An Undersea Adventure for Children of All Abilities” on Saturday, Apr. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island. “All Aboard” is an innovative, interdisciplinary community arts festival for children with or without disabilities, created with funding from the Children’s Trust and produced in partnership with Arts For Learning, Creative Children Therapy, Miami Children’s Museum and VSA Arts of Florida, and with the support of MiamiDade County Public Schools. For a complete schedule and information about this event, call the Miami Children’s Museum at 305-373-5437, ext. 142.

CATHOLIC HOSPICE TO PRESENT CAMP HOPE FOR YOUNGSTERS Catholic Hospice is presenting Camp Hope, a special camp for children who have recently experienced the death of a loved one, on Apr. 18 and 19, at Camp Choee in Miami-Dade County. Camp Hope, the only bereavement camp for children in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, is free of charge to all children in the community and focuses on assisting children in dealing with their grief in a fun and safe setting. During the camp, children are given the opportunity to share their experiences with others that are experiencing similar losses and feelings. For more information about Camp Hope or to register, contact Nicki Rivas at Catholic Hospice, 305-822-2380. HARKINS FOUNDATION TO HOST SOUTH DADE YOUTH ARTS EXPO The Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation is sponsoring its Third Annual South Dade Youth Arts Expo to take place on Saturday, Apr. 18, 10 a.m., at the Phicol Williams Community Center in Homestead. The expo will introduce to students, local filmmakers, scriptwriters and others involved in the entertainment industry, to share their job experiences with high school youth of the South Dade area. At the end of the event, local college repre-

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sentatives will be present to discuss their filmmaking and arts programs. To purchase tickets, call 305-258-1629 or visit the foundation’s website at <www.barbaraseniorsharkindsfoundation.org>. ORCHESTRA MIAMI ANNOUNCES FIRST CONCERT IN 2009 SERIES Orchestra Miami’s concert series will begin on Friday, May 15, 8 p.m., at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St. This “Back to Basics” evening of orchestral splendor features some of the most beloved and important works of the orchestral repertoire. In collaboration with the Chopin Foundation of the United States, Orchestra Miami will perform with Ning An, the first-prize winner of the prestigious Chopin Piano Competition for 2000. For more information, go online to the orchestra’s website at <www.OrchestraMiami.org>. ANNUAL UM STUDENT AND FACULTY EXHIBITION SCHEDULED AT THE LOWE The annual two-part UM Student/ Master of Fine Arts Exhibitions will be on view from Apr. 18 to June 14, at the University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables. Also on display will be the UM Faculty Exhibition, featuring Carsten Meier’s “Naturell.”

A preview and reception for the juried student exhibition and Naturell will take place on Friday, Apr. 17, 7-10 p.m. The evening will be highlighted with a special lecture by Carsten Meier. A preview reception for the MFA exhibition, on view from May 14 through June 14, will be on Wednesday, May 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Both receptions are open free to the public. Meier’s work focuses on the individual’s perception of nature and how the act of seeing a photograph establishes a transitory thread between the viewer and the environment depicted. In his “Habitat” series, Meier uses large-format shots of categorical landscapes to create living spaces for birds, insects and reptiles. The Lowe Art Museum’s hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Regular admission (not including special events) is $10; $5 for seniors and non-UM students, and free for Lowe Art Museum members, UM students, faculty and staff as well as children under 12. For more information, call 305-2843535 or visit online at <www.lowemuseum.org>.

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MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CORPORATE GOLF INVITATIONAL Miami Children’s Hospital Corporate Golf Invitational will tee off on Friday, May 15, at the Biltmore Hotel and Golf Course, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit Miami Children’s Hospital, the largest freestanding teaching hospital in the Southeastern United States solely dedicated to the health and well-being of children. For sponsorship information or to participate, contact Ann Lyons at 786-2681830 or by email at <alyons@mchf.org> or Merlyn Marenco at 786-624-2038 or <mmarenco@mchf.org>. COMMISSIONER KATY SORENSON PLANS SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson will be conducting a workshop for South Dade small business owners who are trying to get ahead in a tough economy on Wednesday, Apr. 22, at the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center, 11155 SW 112 Ave., from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The commissioner will be introducing

speakers from the Small Business Administration (SBA), South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC) and South Florida Work Force. Tabletop exhibits and one-on-one counseling for participants will be available after the presentation. For more information, contact Commissioner Sorenson’s district office at 305-378-6677. BRG MEETS WEEKLY AT ANACAPRI ON PONCE The Business Referral Group (BRG), a business exchange founded 10 years ago to help members expand their businesses, meets at noon every Tuesday at Anacapri, 2530 Ponce de Leon Blvd. in Coral Gables. BRG welcomes potential new members to its weekly meetings. Upcoming speakers include Sandee Williams, the CID of Interiors by Decorating Den, Apr. 7; criminal attorney Deborah Matthews, Apr. 14, and estate attorney John Adams, Apr. 21. For reservations to regular meetings and for membership information, contact Louise Gross of Wylly’s Travel at 786268-2779 or Julie Rico of Rainbow Reproductions at 305-968-9341. Visit

BRG’s website at <www.businessreferralgroup.org> for a list of members and their business categories and a calendar of events. The first luncheon meeting is free to interested persons to qualify and seek membership. The cost for other guests is $20. MIAMI-DADE SISTER CITIES PROGRAM INVITES ARTISTS TO JOIN IN EXHIBITION The Miami-Dade County Sister Cities Program is inviting artists to participate in the Seventh Annual Miami-Dade Celebrates the Art of its Sister Cities exhibit that will take place from Sept. 17 through Oct. 8 at Miami-Dade College’s Tower Theater, 1508 SW Eighth St. The exhibition and sale will consist of artwork by artists representing those countries which have Sister Cities affiliations with Miami-Dade County and also those communities affiliated with Sister Cities International. Art enthusiasts and community leaders once again will come together in the opening reception scheduled for Sept. 17. In conjunction with the month-long event, an educational seminar will be conducted and a souvenir catalogue will be widely distributed. The deadline for submitting entries is

July 21. For a copy of the entry form, go online to <www.miamidade.gov/itc>. NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION OPENS JUNIOR RANGER ESSAY CONTEST The National Park Foundation is launching the 2009 Junior Ranger Essay Contest, this year asking students ages 912: Why are our national parks important to you and what is your best idea to protect our parks for the future? The first prize winner will receive a $1,000 Visa gift card and the opportunity to direct a $5,000 contribution from the National Park Foundation to his or her favorite national park. This contribution will be used to help put into action big ideas like those included in the winning essay. Eligible students have through May 1 to submit an essay of no more than 500 words. Entries may be submitted online at <www.nationalparks.org/essaycontest> or by mail at: National Park Foundation, Attn: 2009 National Park Foundation Junior Ranger Essay Contest, 1201 Eye St. NW, Suite 550-B, Washington, DC, 20005. The official rules for the contest also can be viewed on the above-listed website.

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County’s anti-tethering law becomes effective in April BY XIOMARA MORDCOVICH In an effort to improve the safety of Miami-Dade residents, and the wellbeing of pets, Chapter V of the MiamiDade County Code pertaining to animals has been amended and the county’s first anti-tethering law goes into effect in April. “Our goal is to protect our residents and pets” said Dr. Sara Pizano, director of Miami-Dade Animal Services. “Studies show that tethered dogs are 2.8 times more likely to bite. The anti-tethering ordinance will ensure pets are treated humanely and our children play safer,” Dr. Pizano added. Animal Services is working with volunteers and trainers to educate the community about anti-tethering and proving useful resources for a smooth transition. Effective in April, it will be unlawful

to tether (chain) your pet unless you are present. In the event a pet is illegally tethered (chained), the pet owner will receive a warning. Failure to take corrective action will result in a civil penalty for cruelty of $100 and a $500 civil penalty for additional offenses. A complete copy of Chapter V can be obtained on the Animal Services website at <www.miamidade.gov/animals>. Miami-Dade Animal Services is responsible for enforcing Chapter V, as well as Florida Statutes 828, which deals primarily with animal cruelty issues. Unlike private shelters that have limitations on the number of pets they accept, Animal Services accepts all dogs and cats. 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 lifelong homes for as many animals as possible.

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Recycle now, because it’s later than you think BY MORGAN LEVY Waste reduction is now more imperative than ever before. For too many years, we have been burying our garbage in landfills that produce foul odors, vermin, pollution from birds that feast on the garbage and then distribute it on our homes, our cars, our playgrounds and, if their aim is good, on us. Leachate, a highly toxic liquid, is created when it percolates through the organic waste products in a landfill accumulating high concentrations of metals and other pollutants. This leachate can leak out of the landfills despite the plastic liners that are rated for only a 50-year lifespan and are subject to breaks. Only a small quantity of leachate from a landfill has the ability to contaminate entire aquifers such as the Biscayne Aquifer, our sole source of potable water for Miami-Dade County. Methane gas that is produced in these landfills produces 20 times more greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Methane harvesting captures only a fraction of the gas that is released into the atmosphere. Much of it is burned creating CO2 another damaging greenhouse gas. Burying our garbage does not make it go away. These landfill mountains we have been creating are future environmental problems for our children to deal with and to pay for. Is this the legacy that we want to leave to our children? As President Clinton recently stated at an environmental conference, “We must stop landfilling now!” RECYCLING IS THE ANSWER If you live near a landfill or an incinerator, you will be among the first to agree that these solutions to our waste stream are not the answer. Everything that goes into landfills or incinerators can be recycled. Plastic, metal and glass already have a ready market. We now have plastic boardwalks, benches, tables and containers that are made from recycled plastic. Clean paper and cardboard can be recycled with a ready market to save millions of trees from being cut down. Trees are essential components of a healthy environment, producing oxygen, absorbing carbon dioxide, providing shade to reduce energy consumption and enhancing our habitat. We throw away enough iron and steel to continuously supply all of the nation’s

automakers (before the recession). Recycled steel cans are used to make new steel products — including cars, bridges, lawnmowers, stoves and construction materials. The steel industry’s annual recycling saves the equivalent energy to electrically power about 18 million households for a year. Every time a ton of steel is recycled, 2,500 pounds of iron ore, 1,000 pounds of coal and 40 pounds of limestone are preserved. Old tires are being recycled into safe playground cover, floor tiles, exercise mats, mud flaps, bumpers, truck bed liners, and are incorporated into road building. Where once old tires piled up into rubber mountains that bred mosquitoes, they are now a valuable recyclable product that is providing lots of jobs. Organic waste — including food waste, yard waste, animal waste, animal carcasses and soiled paper waste — can all be composted with in-vessel aerobic composting equipment in only three to four days, eliminating all harmful pathogens, odors and vermin attraction. This compost contains vital nutrients making it an excellent soil amendment that can reduce the amount of commercial chemical fertilizers that are now used on landscaping, golf courses, athletic fields and in agriculture. In addition to its nutrient value, compost holds moisture thereby requiring less irrigation. It releases its nutrients slowly and does not leach out during irrigation or rain. This slow release can even prolong the benefits of reduced chemical fertilizer applications by binding up the nutrients and preventing them from leaching into our surface and subsurface waters. Every year we dispose of 24 million tons of leaves and grass clippings, which could be composted instead of going to a landfill. We throw away about 10 percent of the food we buy. In 1995 we threw away 48 million tons of food. On average, Americans generate about 106 pounds of food waste per year or a family of four generates 122 pounds of food waste per month. Less than 4 percent of the food waste is composted. A family of four using a home composter can prevent 500 pounds of organic waste from going to a landfill or incinerator. They also will be producing a dark rich soil to add to their landscaping.

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Daytona Beach in spring is music to your ears BY KATHARINA BRIERTON LANE A world famous beach town widely known for drawing crowds of colorful characters for NASCAR, Bike Week and spring break, Daytona Beach has a surprisingly diverse and well-established culture side as well. For more than 40 years, Daytona Beach has been the summer home of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), which returns every other year to headline the city’s signature musical event, the Daytona Beach International Festival (DBIF). Florida’s largest international and orchestral festival, the 2009 Festival once again will feature the LSO in a series of concerts throughout the 17-day event. For the first time ever, the Festival will take place in the spring, Apr. 16-May 2, giving a whole new audience of visitors a chance to experience this one-of-akind musical event while visiting the World’s Most Famous Beach. In addition to the LSO concerts, the Festival includes live performances by dozens of internationally acclaimed artists representing the biggest and best of dance, Latin, jazz, classical, world music, family entertainment and more. The diversity of the 2009 DBIF artist lineup will provide a fitting soundtrack to the delightfully surprising collection of natural, historic, recreational and cultural treasures found throughout the Daytona Beach landscape. By blending the classic, sun-and-fun-filled appeal of Daytona Beach with the irresistible

Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti will be one of the featured artists.

N E W S musical mix of live, world-class performances, DBIF is giving visitors a new way to rediscover one of the world’s most popular destinations. Recently named one of the top 20 events in the southeast, the Daytona Beach International Festival offers something for everyone and every musical taste. The 2009 Festival offers six exclusive concert series: the London Symphony Orchestra Series; Jazz at DBIF; World Stage at DBIF; Family Series at DBIF; Festival Late Night, and the Tippen Davidson Concert Series. The London Symphony Orchestra will headline the Festival in the LSO Classical concert series, which consists of five classical concerts. Audiences are in for a treat at the Classical III concert, when celebrated conductor, pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin takes stage for a spectacular evening of Schifrin’s Latin American Jazz, Movie Music and More. The LSO also will present its consistently crowd-pleasing Pops! Concert on Apr. 25, featuring a Celebration of Speed theme, transforming the newly expanded Ocean Center into a symphonic ride simulator with performances of music from movies and contemporary genres. With more than 7,000 people in attendance, it is recognized as the largest orchestral concert in the Southeastern U.S. The Festival’s parade of other exceptional performances kicks off on Apr. 16 with a concert featuring jazz trumpeter Chris Botti. Other artists during the 2009 Festival include jazz legend Chuck Mangione; dynamic classical music fusion of PROJECT; legendary jazz ensemble the Yellowjackets; Tiempo Libre, named “Best Latin Band in 2008” by Miami New Times; sultry jazz singer Sophie Milman, and many more. For the first time ever, DBIF is offering Family Days at the historic Daytona Beach Bandshell, Apr. 25 and 26, with free performances, fireworks and more, including a free sunset performance by the LSO Brass. In keeping with its goal of presenting something for everyone, the Festival includes family-friendly performances by award-winning illusionist Mike Super, a unique adaptation of Hansel and Gretel featuring giant puppets, and more. Working with a number of award-win-

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patient who suddenly (within seconds) lost his hearing in one ear because of a displaced shot while cleaning a firearm. Another patient lost hearing in one ear while scuba diving. “Luckily he came to see me right away, so I was able to have him begin treatment with an Otolaryngologist getting him on the road to recovery,” stated Dr. Duran. Based on their years of involvement with the sale of hearing instruments, the Duran’s have been able to keep their finger on the pulse of any and all new technological advancements in their field. They are able to empathize with their patients and understand how hearing loss, when untreated, can lead to other health related problems such as stress, fatigue, decreased self-confidence, and in extreme cases, depression.

The transition from analog to digital technology in the last 10 years has completely changed the menu for hearing aids. “Now our patients have more options,” affirmed Yvette Duran Someillan, 38, CoPresident and Director of Operations of New Generation Hearing Centers. Since the appearance of digital hearing aids, open fittings, and Bluetooth compatibility (technology that allows for cordless communication between hearing aids and cell phone or other electronic devices), many people with hearing difficulties feel more comfortable wearing them. Digital hearing aids, in comparison with analog systems, are extremely flexible in terms of programming. Since they come equipped with computer chips, environmental sounds can be adjusted automatically. Wearing a hearing aid is no longer cumbersome or a nuisance, hearing aids are now discreet and can be fit to suit any lifestyle. “That has allowed me to offer made-to-order hearing aids to my patients,” explained Dr. Duran. For example, one of his patients is a teacher and reported difficulty hearing the students sitting in the last row of his class. Dr. Duran programmed his hearing aids to allow this patient to hear those students by simply pressing a button. When not in class, the patient only has to touch the same button again for the hearing aid to function properly in other situations. New Generation Hearing Centers offers a wide range of hearing aid types and styles with prices starting at $500. Most of the hearing aid cost is generally paid for by the patient since most insurance plans will only cover a portion of the total price. More advanced models begin at $1,300. A majority of the hearing aids available have been designed by large manufacturers, one of them being well-known, Swiss-made Phonak Hearing Instruments. It is because of the many years in the field of audiology that both Dr. Duran and his sister felt secure in their ability to achieve success with this business venture, even in this unstable economy. The Durans said…“We believe we are giving a much needed service in an area we know and love”.

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Charlene Parsons, a popular figure in South Florida’s fashion and retail industries, will be recognized during “Simon Fashion Now presented by The Caress Skinwear Collection” at Dadeland Mall on Friday, Apr. 17, at 7 p.m. Parsons will be the sole recipient of this special award for her commitment to inspiring up-andcoming fashion designers and paving the way for Miami to be more established as a fashion destination. “We are thrilled to honor Charlene Parsons as a role model during our biggest fashion event in the history of Dadeland Mall,” said Susie Battistini, director of marketing and business development for Dadeland Mall. “Her leading role in inspiring a number of designers to greatness and for perpetuating the art of fashion is the perfect complement to our two-day fashion extravaganza.” Her recognition is part of Simon Fashion Now, a national, trend-setting fashion event. A high-energy show will feature day and evening wear and set the stage for a second day not to be missed. Local fashionistas will be able to see spring’s chicest fashions and trends on Saturday, Apr. 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fresh from the runway, each featured look will be available for purchase at participating retailers. The show will introduce looks from mall anchors, including Macy’s and JCPenney, plus other fine stores such as Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, bebe, Caché, Gap, Lucky Brand, Marciano, New York & Company, Nine West, White House | Black Market and others. Stylish models will strut the runway in fresh spring looks from Dadeland Mall’s hottest retailers. Events will showcase the latest trends in hair, makeup and clothing that appeal to those who want to look good at work, home or at any special occasion. It will feature exciting runway shows and “style stops” — hair and cosmetic demonstrations by leading beauty retailers, such as Nordstrom, Clinique and L’Occitane. Events on Apr. 17-18 are free and open to the public. For more than 35 years, Parsons has been involved actively in the fashion industry. She made her debut in the world of fashion as a professional model and soon began producing fashion shows for major designers, including Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Ungaro, Emilio Pucci, Oscar de la Renta, Ellen Tracy, Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Bob Mackie and more. As department chair for Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising for

Charlene Parsons has been involved actively in the fashion industry for more than 35 years. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Miami International University of Art & Design, Parsons is credited for starting both the fashion design and the accessory design majors at Miami International University of Art & Design. In her role since 1970, she has provided countless opportunities for students to gain exposure and experience, while at the same time helping a great number of local civic and charitable organizations. Parsons has received numerous awards and honors, including the Educator Award from Hispanic Designers Inc.; Women of the Year from the American Cancer League; President’s Award from the Fashion Group International and 100 Most Power Players in Florida from Florida International magazine. Further proving her dedication to the community, she currently serves on the boards of the Fashion Group of South Florida, Women’s Cancer League, International Women’s Film Festival and Beacon Council for the Lifestyle Committee. Dadeland Mall is located at 7535 N. Kendall Dr., between the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and S. Dixie Highway (US 1), and is managed by Simon Property Group Inc. For more information, call Dadeland Mall at 305-665-6226 or visit online at <www.simon.com>.

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BY JACQUELINE DUIGNAN MIAMI, FL (March 12, 2009) — Air Base Elementary School students and faculty were buzzing recently in anticipation for representatives from Toyota of South Florida to hand over the keys of a new red 2009 Toyota Corolla LE to second grade teacher Patricia Fairclough, Miami-Dade’s 2010 “Teacher of the Year.” For the past eight years, Toyota of South Florida has recognized the dedication of several Miami-Dade public school teachers honored with the title “Miami-Dade Teacher of the Year” by giving them a brand-new Toyota Corolla of their choice, free of cost. “Growing up through South Florida’s education system has helped bring me where I am today,” said Marc A. Kan, president of Toyota of South Florida. “I cannot thank the teachers of then, now and the future enough for the tireless dedication to their students. “I am honored to uphold Toyota of South Florida’s commitment to education and partnership with United Teachers of Dade,” he added. City of Homestead Mayor Linda Bell and other council members in atten-

dance proclaimed Mar. 5, 2009, a day to honor Fairclough, recognizing her effort, drive and devotion to her students, their parents and education. Fedrick Ingram, 2006 Miami-Dade Teacher of the Year and secretary-treasurer for the United Teachers of Dade, also was present to honor and recognize Fairclough’s achievement, arriving in the Toyota Corolla he won four years ago. “The generosity of Toyota of South Florida is tremendous,” Ingram said. “It is comforting to know they continue to uphold their commitment as a true partner in education and support those most deserving in a time of financial uncertainty.” Patricia Fairclough was raised in Homestead and has been giving back to her community by teaching in her hometown for the past eight years. Parents, students and colleagues alike continue to sing her praises for her passion and persistence and are thrilled to have her talent and Air Base Elementary recognized on such a large scale. For more information about Toyota of South Florida, visit online at <www.toyotaofsouthflorida.com>.

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Mercedes Benz SL Roadster restyled for 2009 Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL roadster is a thing of automotive beauty and an absolute joy to drive. It’s been restyled for 2009 and if there is such a thing as improving on perfection, then Mercedes engineers have certainly accomplished the task. The new SL has a more aggressive Vshaped nose this year and the single-bar grille is wider, while the front fenders are longer and have been re-shaped to incorporate the new bi-xenon headlights, and accommodate modified “gill” air outlets behind the front wheels. At the same time, the new rear end features a diffuserstyle rear bumper, trapezoidal exhaust pipes and new taillights. Beneath the skin, the platform remains the same, though tires, suspension, brake and steering options have been upgraded. On the inside, leather upholstery is standard and even the padded dash is

blanketed in hand-stitched leather. There’s even a new design for the threespoke steering wheel, and the instrument cluster has been restyled with red tachometer and speedometer needles. For 2009, there are four SL roadster models from which to choose: SL550 — Base model; is powered by a 5.5liter 382-hp V-8 mated to a seven-speed automatic; it clocks 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. SL600 — Has a 510-hp V-12 engine and a very smooth five-speed automatic transmission; clocks 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. SL 63 AMG — A 518-hp 6.2-liter V-8 is connected to a Sportshift MCT 7 automated manual transmission. Also clocks a 4.4-second 0-60. SL 65 — The performance touring model; has a twin-turbocharged 604 hp V-12 that rockets the car from 0-60 in 4.2 seconds. The new SL roadster drives and handles even better than the 2008 model thanks to an ingenious new direct-steer system, a variable-ratio rack gear that provides amazingly quick on-center steering with an even higher gear ratio beyond the first five degrees of steering angle. As a result, the driver doesn’t have to move the steering wheel as far when cornering,

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.

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Insurance plans are underwritten by the MEGA life and Health Insurance Company, a Health Markets Company. Exclusions and limitations apply. Group policy #26025 and 26026 or state variation. “When Preventive Plus Benefit is purchased for additional premium, first dollar coverage limited to available balance. Coverage is not available in all states. Association membership is required. M/001021.

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Mega is introducing its New Health Insurance Plans now available for Florida Residents

Greg Nash - Licensed Health & Life Insurance Agent (786) 554-6162 • gregorynash@mw-ins.com

Britney Simpson - Artistic Director • 12 Yrs Teaching Exp. • Former FL Marlins Cheerleader

8761 SW 129th Street (Falls Warehouse Area) 786.342.1840 www.simpcityinc.com

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Mar, 31 - Apr. 6, 2009

Pinecrest 8285 SW 124th St Ph: 305-235-9341

Miami Beach 545 41st St (Arthur Godfrey Rd.) Ph: 305-531-0836

Price: $24.98 Square ft./gallon: 250 - 400

Price: $28.99 Square ft./gallon: 400 - 450 The GENNEX® waterborne colorants in benTM provide the Greener formulation--no unpleasant odor Fast re-coat 2 hours GREEN PRODUCT; ECO-FRIENDLY Painted surfaces can be washed after two weeks

Up to 4 hours to re-coat Non-Green Product Painted surfaces can be washed after four weeks

$0.06 sq. ft. More Washable More Scrubbable Stain Resistant Mildew Resistant Cost for one coat in a 14’x14’ room with 8’ walls $28.99* (bag offer does not apply)

$0.08 sq. ft. Less Washable Less Scrubbable Stains Absorb Mildew Resistant Cost for one coat in a 14’x14’ room with 8’ walls $35.84

Regular colorants - Stronger unpleasant odor