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Thomas, Williams and Rambo were ‘Principals for a Day’ at area school BY LEE STEPHENS ircuit Court Judge William Thomas, Federal Public Defender Kathleen Williams and Suree Rambo, Assistant Manager at Cool-de-Sac: Play Café in South Miami, spent October 21st as public school principals at South Miami Middle Community School through the “Principal for a Day” program. This program is designed to help community leaders better understand the complex role of the school principal and get perspective on the school system from within. Thomas, Williams and Rambo shadowed Dr. Lisa Robertson, Principal, throughout the day. Although they did not actually dish out discipline or establish the master schedule for the instructional program, they participated in a number of other activities including visiting classrooms, meeting with teachers and parents, making morning announcements, participating in a team meeting,

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Top Row: Eric Acosta, Assistant Principal, Taylor Fils, Nicole Perez, Adrian Nuñez, Yolanda Thomas-James, Jaclynn Garcia, Dr. Lisa Robertson, Principal, Katyna D. Lopez-Martin, Assistant Principal and Wendy Le Hockey, Curriculum Specialist. Bottom Row: The Honorable William Thomas, Circuit Court Judge, Kathleen M. Williams, Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Florida and Suree Rambo, Assistant Manager, Cool-de-Sac Play Café.

Customer service is key to success at Ace Home Center BY PAT FULTON

hink you know what a typical hardware store looks like? Dan Hitchcock’s Ace Home Center on Red Road in South Miami doesn’t even come close to that perception. A woman shopper who opens the front door will discover a place where she feels comfortable, rather than like a stranger in a “guy-oriented” shop. Just inside the front door, she will find the Home Design Center, with shelves of candles, table decorations and even party napkins.

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BY AMY DONNER October 9 was the first SoMi ART WALK of the new season. John Edwards Smith of SoMi Magazine and the chairperson of the event, put together an inspired evening of art, friends, food and wine. Mark your calendar for the next ART WALK on November 13. SoMi Art Walk is a special event of the Red Sunset Merchants Association, (RSMASM.com). One of the things that is abundantly clear to me is that the best art is in our wonderful collection of stores everyday. The three newest members of the Red Sunset Merchants Association are great examples.

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The male shopper is by no means a stranger at this Ace Home Center. He will feel at ease in multiple comfort zones — the Benjamin Moore paint center, the Kitchen and Bathroom Center (with spas, bathtubs and decorative hardware), not to mention the usual rows and rows of nuts, bolts and tools in the back area. On a daily basis, 500-600 customers visit the store. Celebrities such as Alonzo Mourning, former governor Jeb Bush, –––––––––––– See

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and learning about the School’s Improvement Plan and AYP report. Principal for a Day programs have been extremely successful in New York City, Los Angeles, and many other school districts throughout the country. When executives and community leaders take a day out of their busy work schedules to see what’s going on in their neighborhood schools, it shows a tremendous commitment to education and dedication to the community. Kathleen M. Williams serves as the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Florida, having been appointed in 1995 by the judges of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The Palm Beach county native was the first female defender appointed not only in the district but in the entire state. While at Washington and Jefferson College, Circuit Court Judge William Thomas always tried to exceed his own expectations. As the first from his family to graduate from college, he never took the experience for granted. He worked hard in the classroom, but he also found time to establish the first

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multicultural group at W&J, the Cultural Awareness Support Enrichment Group. At W&J, he learned to set his sights high—a trait that no doubt contributed to his election as circuit court judge at the age of 37. In 2004, there were only four AfricanAmerican judges in Miami-Dade County, Florida — a fact that Thomas felt needed to be changed. So the former public defender in the Miami-Dade County and federal public defender offices decided that he should run for a judgeship. He won that hotly contested race and is now sitting as a circuit court judge in Miami-Dade County. “The toughest thing about being a judge is the political pressure that’s placed on you to do what is popular rather than doing what is right,” he says. However, Thomas maintains that even if it ends up costing him his position, he will follow the law and do what is right. Another challenge in Thomas’ work is keeping the power that a judge holds in check. In order to keep perspective, Thomas reminds himself of the adage that “with great power comes great responsibility.”

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FINIS TERRAE HOME DESIGN – A fine furniture store specializing in comfortable custom furniture, has opened up a second store in the South Miami area. It’s right off Sunset Drive on SW 57th Court. All their pieces are hand-made in Chile, and they will always work with their customers to design something unique. Say hello to Gabriella at Finis Terrae (Latin for “Ends of the Earth”) and take a look at their beautiful beds, tables and doors. It’s <art.www.finisterracehomedesign.com> or call 305-665-3336. XOTICA DESIGNS – Catalina Gonzalez founded Xotica Designs, an international jewelry store right next to the Verizon store in front of Sunset Place. She works with Ana Isabel Story to design each and every piece on display. A frequent target for brides, moms and celebrities alike, Xotica has something for everyone. Catalina and Ana Isabel are artists. Stop by and check out their full line of oneof-a-kind jewelry. Xotica Designs &

MARGAUX INTERIORS – Showroom at 5805 Sunset Drive is indeed a work of art. Established by Margarita Courtney in 1988, Margaux has become one of the most respected home and design stores in the Miami area. No need to drive to the design district, Margarita and Cristina are right here in your home town. Through travel, research, and passion for fine arts, they present stylish furniture and accessories from around the world. Margaux also offers full inhouse decorating services. Margauxhome.com is almost as inspiring as the store, but when you shop on line you miss Jessie the Vizsla stylishly lumbering about. The merchandise is breathtaking to be sure, but the attention to detail and commitment to customer service are the number one priorities, and they are world class. For more information on the Red Sunset Merchants Assocation go to <RSMASM.com>. Amy can be reached at <amy@communitynewspapers.com>.

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A garden of art blooms next month in special event Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB The Community Foundation of Pinecrest’s Garden Pop fine art exhibition promises Miami Dade County teachers an opportunity to bring students to view original works of Andy Warhol, his contemporaries and other well known local artists. From November 9 through November 25, this fine art exhibition will

be on display at Pinecrest Gardens. Admission is free and event chair, Steve Steele, will accommodate requests from teachers for special tours. A fundraising preview night party will be held November 7, featuring live music, food and drinks from Whole Foods and Bacardi, a tour of the Gardens as well as an opportunity to view and even purchase great works of art with a portion of the proceeds benefiting charity. Among the many other sponsors who have committed to this new event include EWM Realtors, Bill Ussery Motors, and Aberto Romeu Photography, to mention a few. For more information or to purchase tickets to the November 7 fundraiser go online to www.cfofp.org or call Gloria Burns at 305-968-3090. The Blue at Doral’s 5300 Chop House held a Food and Wine Festival recently with proceeds benefiting Kids Hope United. Guests enjoyed tasting some great wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, live music, and food prepared by The Blue’s new Executive Chef Tim Hughes. Judy Pasternac, Development Director for Kids Hope United, orchestrated a silent auction for the evening to complement this lovely poolside affair. The Blue’s General Manager Steve van Hemert and Food and Beverage Manager Jorge Rodriguez were on the scene to welcome guests. Louise Gross, a travel agent, conference and meeting planner, and popular South Florida networker, was installed on September 30, as the 2010 President of Business Referral Group now celebrating its 10th anniversary. BRG meets every Tuesday in Coral Gables. Serving with Gross will be Jeffrey S. Benjamin, personal injury attorney, president-elect; Dominic Lamberti of Padgett Business Services, treasurer; and Eli Ristine of Pan Florida Realty, secretary. Other 2010 board mem-

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bers include Jim Carter of Element Funding, membership/ sergeant-at-arms; Sara Granzotti of Juice Plus, website; Derek Cohen, of Raymond James, parliamentarian; Carlos B. Castillo, of Seidman Prewitt Dibello and Lopez, P.A., past president; Connie Crowther, of Crowther & Company Communications, marketing; and members-at-large Rosemary Guilfoyle, of Public Adjusters, Inc., Julie Rico, of Rainbow Reproductions, Nereida Caceres, of Details Custom Cabinetry, and Sammi Siegel, of Coral Gables Counseling Center. For more BRG information, go online to <www.businessreferralgroup.org>. The Miami-Dade Business Leadership Network, that promotes employment for people with disabilities, held its 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala at Britto Central Gallery on Oct. 21, to commem-

orate the 10th anniversary of the American Association of People with Disabilities’ “Disability Mentoring Day� Program. Funds raised benefited MDBLN’s internship program, which provides area businesses with a no-cost, funded internship program encouraging the employment of individuals with disabilities. Publix Super Markets, Inc. was the evening’s honoree. Until next week, keep making each day count. Gloria Burns is Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Pinecrest., a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization, as well as a columnist for Community Newspapers. Keeping abreast of community activities is a challenge. 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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Area Stage Theatre Conservatory Gibson-Bethel Community Center hosts Halloween special event hosts Haunted House BY LEE STEPHENS This fall the Area Stage Theatre Conservatory is proud to announce a show-stopping evening of creepy and freakish fun. Seventeen conservatory students will perform, sing and dance an unforgettable collection of pulse-pounding short plays and chilling musical numbers in Weird Tales and Other Amazing Stories by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa, Dylan Guerra and Flavia Pallozzi. These pulpy plays are spoofs of famous movies, characters and urban legends. Twins Ani and Ali Mesa who play the “Grady Twins” from The Shining are thrilled to showcase their talents in the dark tale of the Lector Family Last Supper; in Occurrence on Maple Lane, Marilyn Caserta gets trapped in the alternative world of musical theatre displaying her beautiful and mature voice with songs from famous musicals. The professional environment has offered these serious students an opportunity they cannot get anywhere else in South Florida. The Conservatory Program which serves students of different ages, neighborhoods, schools, and backgrounds chosen through a tough audition process, has already picked up a lot of steam. Last summer they presented top notch productions of Fiddler on the Roof and Sweeney Todd to standing-roomonly performances. The cast includes Ani and Ale Mesa, 14, Brandon Flynn, 16, Daniel Gerchakov, 17, Daniella Pereira, 16, Dylan Guerra, 16, Flavia Pallozzi, 17, Jonjon Rodaz, 14, Katie Erwin, 12, Kevin Rios, 18, Manuel Jaquez, 17, Marilyn Caserta, 14, Mia

Pennekamp, 12, Natalia Ochoa, 17, Natasha Sedan, 15, Rachel Rodaz, 17 and Sasha Neufeld, 17. Dylan Guerra, 16, wrote Margaret and Her Death, The Last Supper, which he claims are inspired by members of his own family, and in collaboration with Flavia Pallozzi he wrote Maple Lane and some of M.T. Graves Monologues. Margaret, Control and The Defects performed at Area Stage as part of the New Play Project, and Mother Needs A Heart performed at the Louise O. Gerrits theater in May of 2009. Flavia Pallozzi, 17, is the author of Something About Becky, Maple Lane and some of M.T. Graves Monologues. A senior at New World School of the Arts, Flavia is incredibly excited to be working with the Rodazes again. This past summer she was one of the producers of the New Play Project at Area. Upon her graduation she hopes to pursue a degree in theatre and thanks Area for this wonderful opportunity and the chance to put this project in her resume. The show is directed by John and Maria Rodaz, Musical Direction by Joseph Barbosa, 15, Set Design by Frankie Oliva, 16, and David Caserta, Lighting Design by John Rodaz, Sound Design by Victor Martorella, Costume Design by John and Maria Rodaz Performances are October 27 through 30 at 7 p.m. and October 31 at 5 and 8 p.m. Halloween Night “Best Costume Contest.” Haunted House and Show: $20 adults/$10 students Haunted House only $3 or 2 for $5. The Haunted House and the Show are PG Rated. RESERVATIONS 305-666-2078.

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BY TRACY SUMPTER On Friday, October 30, the Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Haunted House in the Gymnasium of the Gibson-Bethel Community Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All of the community is invited to what will surely be a bone-chilling spooky good time full of surprises at every turn and

goose bumps at every scream. Those in attendance should expect the unexpected. Both children and adults can look forward to being tricked and treated with an evening of games, candy, toys, music. There will be a costume contest at the end of the event so don’t forget to wear your costume! For more information call 305-6687232 or visit the Gibson-Bethel Community Center at 5800 SW 66th Street.

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County Commissioners should live their own rules R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY Every year each of our county commissioners receives $727,500 (reduced this coming year by $400,000) in discretionary funds, to distribute as they see fit to organizations they deem “in need.” Those of us who follow the distribution of these dollars refer to them as “slush fund” dollars used by commissioners to “buy” votes from Miami-Dade voters. Anyone who understands the function of government knows that these dollars would be distributed more appropriately to the public by a county government department designed to provide financial help to agencies and charities that are in need of financial assistance. Those who receive commissioner-doled funds are expected to show their appreciation, unofficially of course, by supporting the commissioner at reelection time. A few hundred dollars handed out

should be good for a few dozen or so votes. This doesn’t mean that the dollars aren’t being put to good use by the recipients; they are. But the selection of recipients should be in the hands of county staff, not elected officials. Those commissioners who “properly” distribute funds are colored “gray” by the acts of other commissioners who are blatantly buying votes. Now we learn from The Miami Herald that commissioners carry forward, from one year to the next, dollars that they do not spend on staffing and office expenses. Yet, the rules set down by our commissioners require that all unused dollars are returned to the county’s general fund to be re-budgeted for the following year. The Herald tells us that every department, including our county mayor, returns all unused funds — but not our rule-making county commissioners. We are reducing the salaries of our county employees; we are firing hundreds of county employees because we do not have the money to cover their salaries and other expenses. Yet, our commissioners keep their surplus dollars and still allocate to themselves a whole new budg-

––– VIEWPOINT ––– et for the coming year — no credit being given to the carry forward funds. The numbers are staggering, considering the financial state of our county government. Commissioners are hoarding over $5 million in unspent budget dollars, some carrying over for more than one year. The numbers run from commission chair Dennis C. Moss with $1.15 million to Dorrin D. Rolle with $59,024. Commissioner Barbara Jordan was the only commissioner with a “zero” carryforward. Commissioners allocate themselves in the county budget $930,000 each to run their offices. The Herald noted that, by comparison, elected representatives to the Florida House receive $29,784 a year to rent a district office. Their district staff is limited to two employees who are paid by state funds that the representative does not control. Commissioners pride themselves in

being the “legislative branch” of our county government — in other words the guys and gals who write the rules by which our county government is run. It’s a crying shame that our commissioners don’t play by their own rules. And at election time, we let them get away with it and reelect them to yet another term in office. What can I say, except, we get what we elect. No wonder 96 percent of the Herald’s unscientific poll (reported Oct. 18, 2009) said “yes” to the question: [Should the governor] empanel a statewide grand jury to investigate political corruption?

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The Salvation Army now onsite at The Shops at Sunset Place BY LEE STEPHENS

The Shops at Sunset Place, one of South Miami’s leading shopping destinations, reports that The Salvation Army is now onsite through December to accept donations. Donations of unused items, such as clothing and small household products, will be accepted at the 58th Avenue parking lot located just outside the entrance of the service court on Mon., through Sat., from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and on Sun., from 11 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. “We are proud to partner with The Salvation Army and we encourage shoppers to support this deserving cause,” said Claudia Marquez, director of marketing and business development at the popular mall. “The Shops at Sunset Place continues to be an important part of the community by providing ongoing programs that improve the quality of life for all South Miami residents.” Shoppers are encouraged to drop

off donations to The Salvation Army, a not-for-profit organization which provides a variety of services including relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, clothing and shelter for the homeless and opportunities for atrisk children. The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Over 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for at-risk children. About 82 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in close to 5,000 communities nationwide. For information, go to <www.salvationarmyusa.org>.

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actor/singer Carlos Ponce, and Florida Marlins players are customers here, as are countless home and condo owners from Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and Coco Plum. The designers who work for these people also make the Ace Home Center a regular stop, too. The 12,000-square-foot store began in 1959 with a 1,500-square-foot shop across the street. Dan’s father owned the business and Dan started working there at age 15. At age 25, he bought the business from his father and then moved the store (called Palmetto Hardware and Plumbing Supply) across the street to a building that previously housed a church. In the “old days,” Hitchcock says, most people were do-it-yourselfers in home repair. That has changed, he observes, in that now more people hire someone else to do the decorating or repair work. So, he regularly gives advice on plumbing, electrical needs and appropriate contractors for installation work. Benjamin Moore paints are the reasons for 35 percent of the store’s sales and Hitchcock says he runs a “paint store inside a hardware store.” The trained staff assists in making color choices and in finding the right paint contractor for the job. Hitchcock visits contractors’ work

sites to see the quality of work their work. “Sometimes I even give advice to painters, if this means I’m solving a customer problem,” he says. When deciding on what products to stock at the Ace Home Center, the owner looks for new and unique things, such as light bulbs, paint and air-conditioning filters. “When you’re redecorating, you usually have to visit several places to get your supplies,” he says. “But, we have everything, from paint to bathroom and kitchen fixtures, all in one place.” Hitchcock prides himself on the unique decorations they always stock for holiday periods such as Halloween and Christmas. People drop by to pick up ornaments and other decorations they can’t find elsewhere. Customer service is a key to Dan Hitchcock’s success in the hardware business. His employees are carefully trained in how to serve customers because “people are hungry for the personal touch.” A sign of his success is the plaque on his office wall. Issued by the North American Hardware Retail Association in 2009, it reads: “Beacon Award for vision and commitment to the hardware industry and to the local community.” Ace Home Center is located at 7325 SW 57th Ave., South Miami, with additional locations in Pinecrest and Miami Beach. For more information, call 305-667-8375 or send email to <dan@acehomecenters.net>.

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This school year, Toyota of South Florida, located in Doral off of State Road 836, is continuing its partnership with the United Teachers of Dade by renewing its commitment to the MiamiDade Teacher of the Year program. For the past eight years, Toyota of South Florida has recognized the dedication of Dade County public school teachers by presenting a brand-new Toyota to each Miami-Dade Teacher of the Year honoree, free of cost. Patricia Fairclough, the most recent honoree, teaches second grade at Air Base Elementary School in Homestead. On Mar. 5, Toyota of South Florida awarded Fairclough a brand-new red 2009 Toyota Corolla as a symbol of appreciation for her hard work and commitment to education. “As a South Florida native, I’ve always admired Miami-Dade County public

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NOTICE OF TOWN HALL MEETING CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE Pictured are (l-r) Maurice Rivas, Jill Ojeda and Edwin Carrion who will “recycle” your old gold and jewelry for cash.

NOTICE is hereby given that the City of South Miami Charter Review Committee will be holding a Town Hall Meeting:

BY PAT FULTON The word “recycling” brings to mind waste paper, empty plastic containers and glass bottles. Add “gold, silver, and platinum” to those images. Edwin Carrion created Country Wide Gold Buyers a year ago as an avenue for owners of valuable jewelry to “recycle” pieces that are worn, broken or outdated. He co-owns the firm with Luis Junco, a close buddy from his days in the Marines. What was originally just an idea from Janco has developed into a kiosk at Dadeland Mall, a store in The Falls and a franchise store in Cutler Bay. Three more units are also operating in Rhode Island. “The wealthy won’t walk into a pawn shop and they don’t feel comfortable sending jewelry in the mail system,” said Carrion. “The Country Wide Gold Buyers method allows the owners of gold, silver and platinum to bring pieces for a one-onone assessment. We pay the highest possible price, then we melt it down and sell it to other companies.” The recycling concept for expensive

jewelry is truly “green” because, according to Carrion, it takes at least 20 tons of earth to make one gold wedding band. But a recycled gold chain can equal one wedding band. To enhance the recycling concept, Country Wide Gold Buyers offers a two percent fee to a person who refers a friend to their services. The referral system extends to “gold parties” held in private homes where the host invites friends and then benefits from whatever transactions take place. Such parties can also occur in The Falls store, where wine and cheese sets the atmosphere for upscale recycling. Country Wide Gold Buyers does participate in charitable fundraisers, such as a recent event for the Leukemia Foundation. The nonprofit group receives 10 percent of the receipts for the jewelry purchased at these events. Currently, Carrion’s family is immersed in the retail end of the business. His father operates the new store in Cutler Bay and his mother provides interior decorating for the stores. For information, call 1-888-964-3822 or go to <www.BringGoldGetCash.com>.

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DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009 TIME: 6:00 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBER 6130 SUNSET DRIVE., SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 The Intent of the Town Hall meeting is to solicit public input for possible charter amendments to be considered by the City Commission and placed before the voters. EVERYONE IS INVITED.

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The Coral Reef High School Jazz Ensemble will present internationally known recording artists and Latin Jazz Grammy nominees Negroni’s Trio with special guest artist Ed Calle in concert on Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m., at the “Reef Halloween Jazz Fest.” Coral Reef High School is located at 10101 SW 152 St. General admission is $10. The special night also will include performances by the Coral Reef High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Brent Mounger. Whether you like bebop, Latin and or contemporary jazz, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to see and hear some of South Florida’s rising jazz stars alongside the area’s most exciting and established players. Saxophonist Ed Calle is known for his extraordinary ability to play bebop, Latin and contemporary jazz, and pop. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, of Spanish parents, it was obvious from the start that he was a natural player, and now Calle can be heard on hundreds of recordings both as a sideman and soloist. He appears on Grammyaward-winning albums by Frank Sinatra, Vicky Carr, Arturo Sandoval, and Jon Secada, as well as on numerous television and motion picture soundtracks. He also has recorded and performed around the world with such artists as Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias, Michael Bolton, Bob James, Bobby Caldwell,

Rhianna, Extreme, and Vanessa Williams. Among his many solo recordings, Ed Calle Plays Santana garnered a Latin Grammy Award nomination in 2005. His latest release, In the Zone (2006), features original compositions and jazz standards and earned a Latin Grammy nomination in 2007. At the heart of Negroni’s trio are father José Negroni and son Nomar, both hailing from Puerto Rico, plus a rotating pool of guest bassists. They’ve been making strides in the international jazz community since the release of their first CD, Naturaleza/Nature, in 2003. A music professor and classically trained pianist with incredible dexterity, José expertly blends the laid-back feel of the music of his native land with the sophistication of jazz. Beyond this, he often adds various elements of classical music to his compositions. He also displays great musical chemistry with 26-year-old Nomar, a gifted drummer who has been honing his skills as a recording artist since his early teens. On their recent disc, Father & Son (Cacao Música), the trio explores various directions while keeping a firm grip on its Latin roots. For instance, De un Pájaro las Dos Alas features fine work by quatro player Quique Domenech, who plays a call-andresponse melody with José’s piano. Percussionist Alex Acuña is predominantly featured on Cajón y Tecla, which showcases (as the title suggests) both his percussive instrument and the piano.

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‘Sticky & Sweet, Halloween Treat’ to benefit LLS Team in Training Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum, Sandals and Beaches Luxury Included Resort have partnered with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Soceity’s Team In Training (TNT) to host a fundraising event on Friday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 10 p.m., in the River Lounge Night Club at the Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way. This is a Halloween-themed evening, so come in your costumes or come as you are. Prizes will be given for the best costumes. If you come, prepare for an evening of fun, rum and frolic. For a donation of only $20, guests will enjoy delicious delectables and rum cocktails compliments of Apple Estate Jamaica Rum. Your donation also gives you a drawing ticket for a chance to win amazing prizes from a sponsor. Winners will be announced at various intervals throughout the night. Plus, with an additional purchase of a raffle ticket, guests will be entered in a special drawing for a weekend getaway to any Sandals or Beaches Luxury Included Resort. To purchase tickets and for more information, contact Olivia Porteous, a Team in Training participant, at 786-473-5708.

HALLOWEEN AT CAULEY SQUARE HISTORIC RAILROAD VILLAGE The Cauley Square Historic Railroad Village, located at 22400 Old Dixie Hwy., will have an event on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2 to 6 p.m., and families and their pets are invited. Pictures will be taken inside the giant pumpkin and rides can be taken in the Spooky Horse Carriage around the 10acre village. There will be a “Thriller” dance costume contest, face painting, cotton candy and more. Kim Bankston, a current member of the Platters, will perform live jazz entertainment from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Village Chalet Restaurant. Free parking is available for this event. For more information, call 305258-3543 or visit online at <www.cauleysquare.com>. FED’S JUAN DEL BUSTO TO SPEAKS AT GABLES CHAMBER TRUSTEE LUNCHEON The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will welcome Juan del Busto, regional executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Miami branch, to its monthly Trustee Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11:45 a.m., at the

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that it will take place again this year on Friday, Nov. 6, at Neiman Marcus in the Village of Merrick Park, 4425 Ponce de Leon Blvd. in Coral Gables. The day will start at 10:30 a.m. with a gathering on the second level of Neiman Marcus in the St. John Knit Salon. Guests will select a number that tells them which limo waiting outside of Neiman Marcus they’re supposed to climb into. This limo will take the guest to a mystery restaurant, which won’t be revealed to the guest until they arrive. Upon arrival at the restaurant, the guest will be greeted by the chef and staff and treated to a specially prepared meal, along with accompanying wines. After the meal, the awaiting limo will takes guests back to the reception location. The cost to participate in this event is $150 per person or $1,500 for a limo of 10. There’s no problem if you would like to attend but aren’t part of a group; you will be placed a-la-carte in a limo with other interesting individuals. To make reservations, call 305-6743020. You can visit the FHRI website at <www.floridaheart.org>.

DEDICATION DATE CHANGED FOR PARK SOCCER FACILITIES Miami-Dade Parks will dedicate the first phase of development at Homestead Air Reserve Park — new soccer facilities — with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. Originally scheduled for Oct. 23, the event had to be changed to the new date due to schedule conflicts. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature representatives of the Miami FC professional soccer team talking about the growth of soccer in South Florida. Homestead Air Reserve Park is located at 26851 SW 127 Ave. CORAL GABLES MUSEUM PRESENTS ‘CANSTRUCTION’ The Coral Gables Museum’s First Annual “Canstruction” will take place from Friday to Sunday, Nov. 6-8, at the Museum’s temporary offices at 275 Giralda Ave.

The public is invited to view the entries during Gables Gallery Night and throughout the weekend. Attendees will be encouraged to vote for their favorite structure with a canned food item. All canned goods will be donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank at the end of the competition. Canstruction is a charity committed to ending hunger by using canned goods architecture as a catalyst for change. The Coral Gables Museum is the only South Florida institution granted a license by Canstruction to host the Miami-area segment of this nationwide design/build competion. If you think you have what it takes to design and build a structure made of nothing more than canned food, ingenuity and luck, enter today. For more information and registration, visit <www.coralgablesmuseum.org/canstr uction>, call Chris at 305-910-3996 or send email to <chris@coralgablesmuseum.org>. 5TH ANNUAL KEY BISCAYNE WINE, FOOD & SILENT AUCTION, NOV. 13 The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation has announced an extraordinary wine event, a tasting of “California’s Best Limited Production,”

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with over 15 boutique wineries participating in the upcoming fifth annual Key Biscayne Wine, Food & Silent Auction event on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Links at Key Biscayne, 6700 Crandon Blvd. This is a rare opportunity for wine enthusiasts and amateurs to sample and purchase a selection of limited production wineries at a single wine-tasting event. Most of these wineries make less than 500 cases of wine per year and restrict distribution to their private members. Representatives will pour artisan, vineyard-designated wines made in single barrels from superior appellations in California. The cost to attend this event is $75, if paid by Nov. 2; $85 at the door; $65 for members of the Rotary and its participating charitable organizations. Cash, check, and Visa, MasterCard or American Express Cards are accepted. Complimentary valet parking is available. HUMAN SERVICES COALITION GEARS UP IMAGINE MIAMI CHANGEMAKER EVENT The energy level is high at the Human Services Coalition as volunteers and staff gear up for the third Imagine

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Miami Changemaker conference, “Show Us the Money: for Education, for Health Care, for Human Needs,” to take place on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Temple Israel, 137 NE 19 St. in downtown Miami. The conference’s title conveys the driving message behind the event: taxpayers should know where their money goes and should be engaged in the budgeting process. State Senator and Attorney General candidate Dan Gelber will begin the day with his keynote speech, “Raising the Bar.” Karen Woodall of the Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, Jennifer Glazer-Moon of Miami-Dade County’s Office of Strategic Business Management, Gihan Perera of Miami Workers Center, and others will speak about Florida’s tax structure, the appropriate use of federal money, as well as the relationship between economic and racial equity. Online pre-registration is available at <www.hscdade.org> until Nov. 2. Entrance to the conference costs $25, including refreshments and lunch. Scholarships are available; details are on the website. AMERICAN RED CROSS TO SEND HOLIDAY STOCKINGS TO SOUTH FLORIDA TROOPS Being stationed overseas or recovering in a military hospital can be rough for American servicemen and women, especially during the holidays. The American Red Cross wants to make the holidays memorable again for those South Florida airmen, marines, sailors and soldiers by sending them stockings stuffed with goodies such as mp3 players and long distance phone cards. To make that happen, they need your help. If you know of a service man or woman who would love a pick-me-up that not only reminds them of home, but reminds them that as Americans we are all here to support them, submit the following information by email to <TompkinsL@usa.redcross.org>, by fax to 305-644-1038, or by mail to the American Red Cross, 335 SW 27 Ave., Miami, FL 33135, Attn.: Stockings for

the Troops and include name, branch of service, unit name/number and military address. CORAL GABLES OFFERING LIMITED SENIOR TAXI DISCOUNT COUPONS The City of Coral Gables, in collaboration with the Alliance for Aging, is offering a limited number of Senior Taxi Discount coupons to residents of Coral Gables who are age 65 or older. These residents can purchase Senior Taxi Discount coupons at the War Memorial Youth Center during regular business hours. Each coupon is worth $5 in taxi charges and can be redeemed only with the Coral Gables Taxi company (305-444-2828). No other taxi company will accept the coupons. A minimum of four $5 coupons are available for sale at a 50 percent discount price of $10 (a $20 value). The individual or combined coupons can be used any time and expire Dec. 31. There is a limited number of taxi discount coupons available for sale at the War Memorial Youth Center, 405 Biltmore Way. If the program is successful, it may be expanded in the future. For additional information, contact Senior Services coordinator Paul Hunt at 305-460-5608. PRIME OUTLETS EXTENDING BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING HOURS Prime Outlets-Florida City, located at 250 East Palm Dr., will open its doors to holiday shoppers on Friday, Nov. 27, at 6 a.m. for the ultimate jumpstart to Black Friday bargains and will remain open until 10 p.m. Known for everyday savings of up to 65 percent off regular retail prices, Prime Outlets-Florida City’s collection of top brand-name merchants — including Nike Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Carter’s and Tommy Hilfiger — will offer an array of additional savings and exclusive discounts throughout the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. For more information, including a complete store directory and driving directions, visit online at <www.primeoutlets.com>.

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Stand-up comic Dom Irrera headlines STU Homecoming BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD Six-time American Comedy Award nominee Dom Irrera is headlining Homecoming Weekend, Nov. 6, at St. Thomas University. The event will take place at the university’s new Fernandez Family Center for Leadership & Wellness, 6401 NW 37 Ave. in Miami Gardens. Irrera, a graduate of the Catholic university, remembers his time there fondly. “They’re the only school that would actually give me a degree in anything,” Irrera said. “I owe them. You know how much a Bachelor of Arts helps in standup comedy.” At St. Thomas (then Biscayne College) Irrera played basketball for a team without its own gym. “Had I known that there wasn’t a gym, I would never have gone there,” Irrera joked. “I was such a basketball junky. I played on the JV team a little bit. I ended up doing plays, doing some basketball, doing some intramurals.” Irrera majored in acting, taking acting courses at Barry College (now Barry University), which at the time was a Catholic women’s college that had a cooperative agreement with St. Thomas. “It was all babes and it was the ’70s,” he said. “My major was at Barry but my degree was from Biscayne.” Irrera said one St. Thomas professor was had a major influence on his life. “I never had Dick Raleigh for a teacher, but he was very inspirational to me,” Irrera said. “He saw me in a play one time. I had a really little part, just a couple of lines. He saw something in me.” There was another priest who Irrera didn’t like as much, so he used to tease him. “I acted like Eddie Haskell to him, I would go, “Hi Father, How you doing?’” he said with a laugh. “He couldn’t stand me.” Among his fond memories of St. Thomas was the outstanding food in the cafeteria. “When the [Miami] Dolphins were there we had really good food in the cafeteria,” he said. “Dolphin-sized burgers.” When the Dolphin season was over, the cafeteria food returned to normal (bad), Irrera said. Once he graduated, Irrera’s big break came on Rodney Dangerfield’s Nothing Goes Right comedy specials for HBO. He won CableAce awards in 1989

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U.S. Military saying ‘thank you’ with Wings Over Homestead BY TECH. SGT. IAN CARRIER Through years of war and political turmoil since Sept. 11, 2001, the American people have shown unwavering support for the fighting men and women of this country. Folks may support different candidates, different parties and different agendas, but “We Support Our Troops” stickers can be seen everywhere. A big reason for this support is that this nation’s all-volunteer military is not comprised of nameless, faceless masses. The uniforms are worn by friends, neighbors, sons and daughters, and brothers and sisters. The soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines are part of your community and family. For these reasons, Homestead Air Reserve Base is inviting the South Florida community, its neighbors, to a free air show on Nov. 7-8 as a way to give thanks and foster awareness and confidence for the local military units. This will be the first air show hosted by the Air Force at Homestead ARB since being rebuilt after Hurricane Andrew struck in 1992. “The Air Force has had strong ties with South Florida dating back to the Second World War,” said Brig. Gen. William Binger, 482nd Fighter Wing commander. “We believe that those ties will not only continue but become stronger by inviting our neighbors to this air show.” Wings Over Homestead’s feature performers will be the USAF Thunderbirds who show off the capabilities and professionalism of the finest air and space force in the world. “The Thunderbirds bring a high level of professionalism and excitement to air shows and we’re thrilled that they have chosen to take part in our first Air Forcesponsored air show at Homestead since 1992,” Gen. Binger added. “Our vision is to be one of the most recognized air

shows in the country and give our military and civilian community a chance to spend two fun-filled days together.” With a vision to offer affordable, wholesome entertainment for the entire family, this two-day event will be packed with exciting things to see and do. Wings Over Homestead is set to showcase military and civilian aerial demonstrations and aircraft displays. Free parking and admission ensure the price is right for the current economy. Not only will you be able to see Homestead’s very own F-16 Fighting Falcon jets perform a low-level flyover, but there will be a full schedule of aerial acrobatics, skydiving, vintage airplanes, a jet car, simulated dogfights and helicopter rescue missions. Thunderbird pilots will be available for autographs and photos both days of the air show in the Thunderbird tent. The Air Force, Navy, Army, Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security will all be represented not only in the sky, but on the ground with a vast assortment of vehicles, planes and displays. There will be a space-themed Kidz Zone with a climbing wall, slides and bounce house. The Thunderbirds, based at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, tour the U.S. and the world performing aerial acrobatics in their distinctive red, white and blue F-16’s. The team presents precision aerial maneuvers exhibiting the capabilities of modern, high performance aircraft and the high degree of professional skill required to operate those aircraft. Times for the show are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gates may close early depending on the size of the crowd, so if you are coming to see the Thunderbirds you must get there early. For more information, visit online at <www.wingsoverhomestead.com> or call 305-224-7330.

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Ribfest promises weekend of fun on stage, on the grill BY EDITH TORRES Miami-Dade Park & Recreation — in partnership with Eventus, a leading national experiential, sports and entertainment company — has announced sizzling performances and details for Ribfest 2009, South Florida’s largest annual barbecue and live music festival. The two-day event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, at Homestead Air Reserve Park, SW 268th Street (Moody Drive) and 122nd Avenue. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Joan Jett and the BlackHearts, and rock group Blue Öyster Cult will headline Saturday’s classic rock line-up. Charttopping country music singers Tracy Lawrence and Chuck Wicks are slated to headline on Sunday. Presented by Miller Lite, MiamiDade Parks Ribfest is fired-up with over a dozen grill masters who will compete head-to-head for the best barbecue meat and sauce; from ribs and chicken, to pork and brisket, award winning “ribbers” will be put to the test during the weekend’s ultimate grill challenge.

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Halloween is ‘Spooktacular’ at Jungle Island festival BY SANDY EDWARDS This Halloween, Jungle Island is looking for all the princesses, goblins, and superheroes of South Florida. Jungle Island’s Annual Halloween Spooktacular is the place to be on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31. Jungle Island, knowing this year has been a difficult one for many South Florida families, has made the admission price so low, its scary. In honor of the spookiness, adults and kids (3-10) can come into the Jungle for just $13, and kids (ages 3-10) in full costume can come in for just $7. In addition to the everyday fun of Jungle Island, the Halloween Spooktacular features tons of tricks and treats. Special trickor-treat doors will be located all over the Jungle, welcoming South Florida children to knock on the doors for some sweet treats. The annual costume contest, sponsored by Miami Subs, is back and better than ever. Conducted both days at 2:15 p.m., the most extravagant children’s costumes from across the community will parade across

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Schiff, DDS; Legal/Judicial: Judge Joseph P. Farina; Not-for-Profit-Services: Johan Askowitz; Philanthropy: Myra Farr; Positive Living: Everett Stewart Sr.; Public Service: Jocelyn H. Bruce, MD, and Congresswoman Carrie Meek, and Sports and Entertainment: Pili de la Rosa. “Our Positive Living Awards honor these individuals who are doing amazing things to make the world a better place and to make growing older a positive, energizing experience,” said Max B. Rothman, president and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Inc. Major sponsors include BNY Mellon Wealth Management, AvMed Medicare Preferred and Health Foundation of South Florida. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Tickets to the event are $175 per person. For more information, call Jeri Volpe at 305-670-6500, ext. 268, or send email to <volpej@elderaffairs.org>.

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Infiniti EX35: SUV with sports car style, performance Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The 2009 Infiniti EX35 is a luxury crossover with a nice blend of style and performance, combining the look and feel of a luxury coupe with the flexibility of an SUV. The EX35 even resembles a sports car with its long hood, short front and rear overhangs, rearward cabin and smooth coupe-like roofline. It also has excellent maneuverability, and the wide rear hatch and low load floor make it a good vehicle for everyday use. The EX35 rides on Infiniti’s advanced FM platform, the same underpinning that Infiniti uses for the M, FX and G Coupe and Sedan. The FM platform delivers precision handling and balance thanks to a subframe-mounted independent front double-wishbone suspension with aluminum alloy upper and lower links, highperformance dual-flow pass shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. The rear sus-

pension is an independent multi-link design with aluminum-alloy upper and lower links and axle housing, high-performance dual-flow pass shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Under the hood is Infiniti’s fourth-generation VQ35HR 3.5-liter V-6 engine, rated at 297 hp and 253 pounds-feet of torque, and a five-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, DS sport mode with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) and Adaptive Shift Control. Fuel economy is rated at 17/24 mpg for rearwheel drive models and 16/23 mpg for all-wheel-drive models. Steering and braking systems include vehicle speed-sensitive power-assisted steering and power-assisted front and rear discs (vented front) and standard Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). Also standard is Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS), while an advanced Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range) with Preview Braking is optional. The EX35 exterior has many Infinitispecific design elements, including a double-arch grille, large L-shaped headlights

EX35 has a double-arch grille, large L-shaped headlights, integrated fog lights, distinctive LED taillights and a “dynamic arch” profile.

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Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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If your homeowners or condominium association attorney is taking their legal fees and costs out of your assessments they are collecting (or only collecting the assessments due to the association and then billing the association without collecting such fees and costs on top of the association assessments), then you may want to consider finding a new attorney. Florida Statutes and most association governing documents protect an attorney’s right to collect his or her legal fees and costs in addition to the assessments due to the association. Therefore, if the attorney only collects the assessment amount for the association and then separately bills the association for their legal fees (which fees, in some cases, may be more than the actual assessments collected) then, in essence, the attorney has taken their fees out of the association’s money instead of taking advantage of the association’s legal right to collect all of its legal fees and costs in addition to the assessments. Additionally, some attorneys either bill their association clients up front or at some other stage of the collection matter instead of deferring such legal fees until the matter is successfully concluded and the association also receives its money. While smaller practitioners may need to bill their clients up front or along the way in order to cover overhead expenses and other financial needs, the irony is that most associations in this market cannot afford to pay any legal fees (which is why they need a good collection attorney in the first place) and therefore should consider finding an attorney who agrees to defer all of their legal fees until such legal fees are fully collected from the debtor or the lender. Additionally, having to pay legal fees up front or along the way is actually a deterrent to many associations from even pursuing advisable legal remedies such as filing their own association foreclosures against delinquent owners (instead of just waiting for the lenders to come through) because the legal fees are cost prohibitive.

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Some naïve attorneys also allow lenders’ counsel to convince them that the statutory cap for a qualified first mortgagee (who completes a foreclosure against its borrower) also includes a cap on the association’s legal fees and costs. It does not. Such statutory caps, if applicable, only apply to “assessments” and, as such, the legal fees and costs are all recoverable in addition to the capped amount of assessments due from the prior owner. If the Florida Legislature had intended to cap legal fees and costs for qualified first mortgage holders, it would have stated so in the applicable statute. Practically speaking, this also could not have been the intent because the legal fees and costs are typically more than the statutory cap in the first place, which would mean that if the legal fees were capped, the association would not only typically get nothing (because the fees would be greater than the assessments due), but would possibly leave the association upside down owing an additional balance to the attorney, in which case no association would be able to hire an attorney for such purpose. Ben Solomon, Esq. is a partner and co-founder of Association Law Group, P.L. (ALG) and practices in the areas of developer representation and association representation. www.AssociationLawGroup.com / ben@algpl.com

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