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BY AMY DONNER Er nie works the fish counter at the Monza Publix . He seems to know everything about fish and its preparation. But the best part about Ernie is that he is usually grooving a capella to a Motown favorite or gospel. Ernie also writes his own music. His group, To Us, Thru Us, includes his son Don and longtime church buddy Paul on keyboard. They just came out with their second CD. The title track Everybody Needs a Song is catchy, inspiring and uplifting, just like Ernie. My other favorite on the CD is a song for Ernie’s mother, Lily Bell. In fact the entire album is dedicated to Lily Bell and, Ernie says, “to everyone that needs a song.” Stop by the fish counter at the Monza Publix to sample the CD and to have Ernie help you
BY JOHN EDWARD SMITH tart your Friday night out early in our Town Center with Art Night South Miami this Friday, November 13. From 6 to 9, the SOMI Artwalk© invites you to visit over 20 businesses who are exhibiting local artists. Stroll around town, enjoy jazz at the Art Night Headquarters located at 5750 Sunset Drive; and after, dine at our area restaurants which are offering SoMi Artful Flavors. Held on the second Friday of the month from October through May, Art Night South Miami offers the opportunity to appreciate art while appreciating the uniqueness of the shops in our town center. Retail businesses from So. Dixie Hwy. and Sunset to the east side of Red Road provide a delightful way to experience art night and enjoy our hometown. Special Art Night discounted parking is available at the PLAZA 57 Garage and the surface lots at the First National Bank of South Miami. Both are located on 73 Street. You can download a parking coupon, by logging on to <artnightsouthmiami.com>. Babysitting services are also available at MindWorks Learning Center, 7250 SW 57 Avenue. For reservations, call 305-6698383. And to help on your travels around town, our Art Night Ambassadors, dressed in vivid artist smocks, will be distributing SOMI Artwalk© maps and answering questions. “Get Your Art On” t-shirts will be available for sale at the Art Night Headquarters located in the courtyard of the First National Bank of South Miami, 5750 Sunset Drive. SOMI Artwalk© is a Red Sunset Merchants Association special event. Join
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Artist Susan Bagrationoff and Vilar Cigars Manager Will Carroll show off the Art Night t-shirt “Get Your Art On.”
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Exonerated cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon tells his story BY NANCY EAGLETON
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r. Alex Zakharia, a highlyesteemed American Board Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with a 40-year career, has been vindicated by the State of Florida and the Florida Board of Medicine and is in the process of getting his medical license reinstated in 2010. “It is time to clear my name in the court of public opinion,” stated Dr.
Zakharia. “My family and I have suffered from this unspeakable injustice. The truth has prevailed. I am so grateful for the support and letters of good wishes from my colleagues and patients. I get calls from patients every day, and I offer them guidance respecting their health issues.” In a letter to Dr. Zakharia dated June 10, 2009, the Florida Department of Health affirmed that the Board of Medicine’s Probable Cause Panel “found ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See
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choose dinner. To purchase the CD send an email to Capers68@gmail.com. Ernie, thank you. So many times you make my day. Kreativa for Kids and Teens has finally opened in our area. Formally in the Bird Road Design District, Ana Furniss and her family have set up a spectacular showroom at Santona Corner. That’s across the street from Metropolis Fitness and Spa at 1430 South Dixie Highway. Stop by to preview the store at the soft opening this Thursday, from 5 to 9. Enjoy a Jazz band and complimentary food and beverages. Kreativa is the exclusive distributor of Company C, and many other great lines. Ana is a trained and experienced designer. Whether you just want to kick a room up a notch, or you have a project to start from scratch she can help. www.kreativaforkids.com. On Friday it’s time for So Mi Ar t Walk. Second of the season. Plan to wander uptown from 6 to 9. Isabel at 7334 Red Road will feature Artist Izi Schuette, along with music, refresh-
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ments, and good conversation. Don’t stop ‘til you make it to Sunset Gallery at 5864 Sunset to see Tom Smith’s nature and travel photography. Tom is a local South Miami resident, Publisher of Wine News, former Miami Dolphin, and world traveler. He recently decided to make his photography collection available to all of us. Thank you Tom, the world looks wonderful through your lens. More than 18 other businesses will exhibit local artists along with a Jazz Band at the Art Night Headquarters located at 5750 Sunset. Keep the party going after 9:00 p.m. at one of our hometown bars and restaurants. Mark your calendar for another DoggyTown. Thursday, November 19, from 7 to 10. DoggyTown is where beautiful dogs join the beautiful people at Town Kitchen and Bar. Doggy Town is a collaboration between Town Kitchen and Bar and Doggy Studio, a dog photo studio and boutique on SW 73 St. Amy can be reached at <amy@communitynewspapers.com>.
Ernie works the fish counter at the Monza Publix, but the best part about Ernie is that he is usually grooving a capella to a Motown favorite, or gospel.
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South Miami Safe Streets Halloween a spooky success Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB Halloween brought thousands of youngsters to Sunset Drive on Halloween for a great family friendly street party with children dressed in adorable costumes accompanied by many parents doing the same. Closing off Sunset Drive to traffic offered the crowd a perfect place to stroll with their children and enjoy the afternoon. Of course, many had house parties as well that offered kids a safe Halloween experience. Five year old R yan Bar na, who loves skeletons, decided he wanted his birthday party on that day. Luckily his Grandma, Tania Ster n, loves Halloween and was happy to host a bash like few
Ryan Barna with mom, Aliza ( AKA Chez Aliza) and grandma, Tania Stern in costume at birthday/Halloween party.
others with more than 30 kids and many more adults in attendance. Coral Gables Rotarians also took advantage of the Halloween theme with a Fifth Friday Social on Halloween Eve where they enter tained a Group Study Exchange Team visiting fr om Per u Team Leader Raul Sanchez, a Rotarian from “Lima Colonial” and a past resident of that Club, surprised the party goers with his talent as a singer while others from his team gave a folk dance exhibition. Sanchez was joined by Milagros Mesones, an educational psychologist from Santiago; Elvira Gonzales, a CPA from Lima; Carlos Lechuga, from Brena, a graduate in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration and Karla Nunez, an advertising executive from Santiago. Helping spearhead a welcome and arrange meetings for the GSE visitors was Yolanda Woodbridge. Among the many stops was one at Coral Gables City Hall to meet with Mayor Don Slesnick, also a Rotarian. Speaking of Rotary, there are still spots open for The Rotar y Golf Classic will be held Thursday, November 12, at The Biltmor e Hotel, to benefit the Rotary Club of Coral Gables Charitable Foundation and The Rotary Foundation. Enjoy a great day of golf with lots of prizes. Entry fee of $150 for individual golfers includes green / cart fees, refreshments on course, gift bag, continental breakfast, lunch and awards presentations. There will also be a golf ball drop with lots of fabulous prizes for the lucky ticket holders. To purchase tickets, to sign up and/or request sponsorship information, call Chris Mor rison at 305-582-7690 or Florida Team Golf at 305-255-3500. In other news, the “Principal for the Day” pr ogram welcomed The
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Honorable William Thomas, Federal Public Defender Kathleen Williams and Suree Rambo, Assistant Manager at Cool-de-Sac: Play Café in South Miami, as participants on October 21. A program designed to help community leaders better understand the complex role of the school principal, also gives them a better perspective of the school system from within. South Miami Rotarians and others looking for a make up meeting, check ew Rotar y Club at MetroZoo. out the ne They meet ever y Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. and we believe it is the only Rotar y meeting in the world that actually meets in a zoo. 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 email to <galburns@aol.com>.
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there was insufficient evidence to support prosecution” and the pending case against Dr. Zakharia, which investigated past medical cases and his personal health was dismissed. There are no pending cases. This is just one of the final steps in a long legal battle that Dr. Zakharia has endured since 2002 when he proffered a medical opinion during a telephone deposition on behalf of a veteran in Michigan who brought a civil malpractice lawsuit against the Veteran’s Administration. The veteran had undergone a coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) and experienced a brain stroke during the surgery. The prosecution had hired Dr. Zakharia as a vascular surgery expert, who was approved by the Michigan Supreme Court, to testify that if a proper ultrasound was performed prior to the surgery, the disease in the carotid arteries would have been revealed and corrective surgery performed prior to the CABG procedure. Dr. Zakharia offered no criticism of the CABG procedure itself during this 49minute long-distance deposition and it was never used in court. The case was settled in the veteran’s favor. In May 2004, the Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Eastern District of Michigan filed charges against Dr. Zakharia, claiming he exaggerated his credentials and made false statements with regards to his CABG experience in the deposition. The AUSA claims were based on records obtained from the defunct Cedars Hospital in Miami naming only the “main surgeons” for CABG procedures performed at that hospital. Dr. Zakharia maintained during his deposition that he was not the main surgeon in these procedures at Cedars, but was, in fact, the attending physician for the period of time in question. Dr. Zakharia had been a main CABG surgeon for 30 years prior, but at other centers. “There is a difference between attending physician and main surgeon, and it was imperative that the AUSA use correct terminology,” said Dr. Zakharia. “My experience as attending physician qualifies me to recommend that an ultrasound treatment should have been conducted prior to this CABG procedure.” Had Cedars Hospital provided complete records to the AUSA, they would have attested to the fact that Dr. Zakharia was undeniably the attending physician, consultant and provided patient care in over 400 cases spanning a period of seven years, and also had active privileges in Thoracic and Vascular Surgery over the past 25 years. Dr. Zakharia has a pending lawsuit against Cedars Hospital which alleges intentional omissions in record production, fraud, defamation, and misrepresentation of hospital privileges.
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“These misrepresentations have “The vindication by the State of been repeatedly produced in tanFlorida is a major victory, which by dem in many Miami Herald publiall standards of fairness and justice, cations and were relied upon by refutes the entire basis for the the AUSA in Detroit to try to build AUSA’s arguments, the defamatory this case,” said Dr. Zakharia. articles published by the Miami Herald and Cedars’ malicious The doctor and his attorney claims,” he said. provided the AUSA with medical Dr. Zakharia has been in private records and letters from patients practice in cardiovascular and thocorroborating his role in CABG racic surgery in Miami since 1985. procedures as attending physician. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Letters from the Chief of Cardiac Professor at the University of Miami’s Surgery at Miami Heart Institute, School of Medicine, the Attending Chief of Anesthesia and Director Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon of Nursing also confirmed Dr. at Jackson Memorial Hospital and the Zakharia’s role as assistant surChief of Cardiovascular Surgery at the geon/ co-surgeon at that facility in Veterans Hospital in Miami. CABG and Primary Surgeon in “I’ve practiced at seven different Thoracic and Vascular procedures. hospitals in Dade County and have Dr. Zakharia also provided the trained hundreds of students and resAUSA with extensive character, idents,” said Dr. Zakharia. “I’ve been professional and public service published in various books, publicarecords as evidence of his impeccations and medical journals and lecble record over the past 35 years. Dr. Zakharia and wife Andree –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– tured at numerous seminars includDr. Zakharia had no pending lawing the Armed Forces in Bethesda. I suits, investigations, or complaints even necessary. I accepted the plea, which from any professional, hospital, medical, was supposed to be a lesser penalty. It was am an active member in most national and criminal or civil authorities. not so. In retrospect, I paid the price for international societies for Cardiovascular “The case was also reviewed by promi- the AUSA’s fraudulent representation Surgery and was the subject of an editorial nent Miami legal authorities, judges, as well and lack of candor. When I realized this, in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery, recognizas presidents of national surgical societies, I stated that I wanted out of the plea ing my pioneering innovations in who concurred that the AUSA’s position agreement. We are appealing this miscar- Cardiothoracic trauma.” Dr. Zakharia has been married to wife was unwarranted and outrageous,” said Dr. riage of justice, and my goal is to get my Andree for 38 years, and they are the Zakharia. “I simply gave a medical opinion medical license back.” which was never refuted and suddenly Dr. Zakharia is encouraged by the finding. proud parents of Yara, Kareem, and Alex. found myself facing criminal charges.” Since the motion to change venue to Miami was denied, and the costs and stress of a full blown trial were overwhelming, Dr. Zakharia settled the case with a plea agreement for Contempt of Court/One Count Misdemeanor. “I had 15 doctors who would have testified on my behalf, but with the trial in Detroit, it was simply not feasible,” said Dr. Zakharia. The way ice cream is meant to taste! He said that he and his attorney were led to believe that the proposed penalty in this plea agreement was based on a downward departure and was fair and HAVING A just. In reliance on this, they accepted Birthday Party the terms, which required the doctor to relinquish his medical license. or other Social Event? During sentencing and following the signing of the plea, the AUSA admitted Wall’s can cater ice cream for: that a mistake was made in calculating the penalty. This meant that Dr. Zakharia • Birthday Parties Equal or lesser value. had agreed to a penalty that did not corLimit 1 coupon per person. Expires 12/31/09 • Company Picnics respond to a misdemeanor offense. The proposed penalty was based on a felony • School or Family Reunions charge and not a misdemeanor, and the Disc Jockey Every Saturday Night! • Fund Raisers AUSA admitted this mistake in court. Gift Certificates Available! Simply stated, there was no need to trade • Special Events the practice of medicine for the illusion • Promotions and of a downward departure. “How can an allegedly experienced School Carnivals AUSA commit such malpractice?” Dr. Zakharia said. “If there is no downward 305.335.3637 departure, why should I retire from the practice of medicine? The issue of relinCall for Additional Information quishing my medical license was tied to Most credit cards accepted the downward departure, which was not
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Communities without a local free press cannot survive R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY One of the very first acts taken by a dictator is the intimidation, repression and the ultimate elimination of a free press. Television, radio talk shows, and magazines all carry their commentaries on the state of the community. However, only the printed word can ever deliver the in-depth detail needed to understand the acts of our leaders. Only a free press has the staffing, the motivation and the resources to dig into the details of a local story and deliver. We read in our papers the stories of elected leaders, such as Hugo Chavez of Venezuela or Fidel Castro of Cuba, who close down the press and opposition radio, knowing full well that an informed citizenry will understand and ultimately rise up in opposition. In America, only the press can deliver
the news on a “local” level. The major broadcast networks as well as CNN, FOX, MSNBC on cable, etc. all do an excellent job, with their perspective, in reporting and commenting on national and international issues. But only the local newspaper will tell you what is happening on a municipal, county and state level. That is why our daily and weekly newspapers are so vital to our survival. Without the local press elected officials can do as they wish and we will never know what is happening to our community. Where else can you learn about political candidates and their platforms? Where else can you learn about zoning issues, public meetings, sporting events, and the comics? Where else can you learn about illegal relationships between government officials and individuals who live off the public trough? Relationships between the press and elected officials aren’t always congenial. Just think of how many elected officials have been brought before the courts of justice as a result of local press investigative reporting? Knowing this, we must
––– VIEWPOINT ––– still remember that the bulk of our elected officials are clean — unfortunately, they don’t always make the front page. Recently, a column, “In My Opinion,” by Jackie Bueno Sousa, in The Miami Herald (Oct. 28) headlined: “Today’s leaders too easily rattled by media scrutiny,” tells of our county commissioners tossing about alternatives to The Herald for the placement of public notices which earns the newspaper about a million dollars a year. Interestingly, Florida statutes require that “public notices” be published in a “local” paper of general circulation. Sousa’s column quotes Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz [referred to in the column as Commissioner Jose Diaz] as saying at a commission hearing: “There’s a lot of love coming from the paper
[Herald] and this is a little love back and making sure that we give back to the community and to the people that need the money. And, I think we shouldn’t be forced to go to a certain media [Herald].” Diaz’s statement sounds like the first baby step in the direction of threatening the press — a very, very dangerous step in a nation that prides itself on the freedom of the press. A freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Art Night Ambassadors, South Miami Commissioner Valerie Newman and Lydie Oucherovitch visit with Humberto Benitez. Artist Francesca Urdinlaiz (R) with Tropical Audubon Society Executive Director Laura Reynolds at the Doc Thomas House on the east side of Red Road on Sunset Drive.
Lizette Martinez (L) of Isabella Spa & Salon with artists Alicia Solorzano, Sonia Zepeda and Martha Noguera.
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At the Wirtz Gallery, artist Maria Teresa Azucena (R) with Mike & Carolyn Felker of Parkland Park, Florida.
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McGlannan School - Miami Habitat for Humanity slates Day School 6 - 14 years • Founded 1964
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Saturday is the peak volunteer day at Habitat for Humanity. But for Jews who do not work on Saturdays because the day is their Sabbath, Habitat accommodates these willing volunteers by opening the construction site on a designated Sunday each year. Because Sunday is not a workday for Habitat employees, staff members volunteer to work on Synagogue Sunday. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization which invites all people of conscience, irrespective of faith or religious background, to volunteer or to apply for homeownership. “We welcome our Jewish friends to build with us throughout the year. But Synagogue Sunday is a special day where we can highlight our shared values,” said Anne Manning, Habitat’s executive director. “The Judeo-Christian tradition is reflected throughout the work of Habitat, particularly as both faiths call us to live out our theology — to put our faith into action.” Synagogue Sunday will begin at 2341 NW 50 St. in Miami at 7:20 a.m. (morning rendezvous location only; after 8 a.m., call Lilly Izaguirre at 305-323-5325). For information on Habitat for Humanity visit online at <www.miamihabitat.org>.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami is holding its annual Synagogue Sunday, a build day set aside for Jewish volunteers who are unable to work on Saturdays. More than 120 congregants from eight Miami synagogues — Bet Breira Samu-El Or Olom Congregation, Bet Shira Congregation, Beth Shalom, Birthright Israel Next, Temple Beth Am, Temple Beth Shalom, Temple Israel of Greater Miami, and Temple Sinai of North Dade — will be working on several homes in the Liberty City area on Sunday, Nov. 15. “Tikkun Olam, which translates from the Hebrew to mean ‘repairing the world,’ is a central value in the Jewish faith,” said Dr. Lori Blum, who belongs to the Bet Shira Congregation and who coordinated the volunteer recruitment. “As Jews, we are commanded to take care of our earth and all of its inhabitants. “I can think of no more important issue for us to address in our community than poverty housing, and no organization that does more to benefit people in a positive way than Habitat for Humanity.”
Following is a partial list of the Academic Institutions which former McGlannan students have attended successfully. BACCALAUREATE American University Boston University Carnegie Mellon University Cornell University Florida State University Franklin and Marshall University Georgia Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Miami University (Ohio) Mount Holyoke College
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Daisy Tarafa named branch manager of U.S. Century Bank’s South Beach branch U.S. Century Bank appointed Daisy Tarafa Vice President, Branch Manager of its South Beach branch located at 504 Washington Avenue. Tarafa joined U.S. Century Bank in April to manage the branch. She oversees the day-to-day operations of the office and is responsible for continuing to increase deposits, the lending portfolio and expand the bank’s customer base in the area. Tarafa has more than 20-years- experience in the banking industry. She was most recently Assistant Manager, Residential Loan Officer for Washington Mutual. Tarafa was also with Chase Federal and Connecticut National Bank. She is a member of the Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Miami
Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce. Tarafa received an Associate in Arts Degree in Business Administration from Miami Dade College. Established in 2002, U.S. Century Bank is one of the 10 largest community banks headquartered in Miami, with assets of $1.9 billion. Through its network of 24 branch locations and its online banking platform, it offers its customers a wide range of financial products and services. U.S. Century Bank is the recipient of the 2008 Beacon Award in Financial Services and a 2009 and 2008 Outstanding Minority Business Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. U.S. Century Bank has received the highest ratings from independent bank analysis agencies. For more information or to find a U.S. Century branch near you, call (305) 715-5200 or visit <www.uscentury.com>.
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CTeen group offers opportunity to show gratitude with service BY LEE STEPHENS Jewish tradition teaches that every person must believe, “The world was created just for me.” What a gift! How does someone show gratitude for such an amazing present? The answer is simple: Give the gift of yourself, the best of yourself, back to those to whom you feel grateful. At CTeen’s event on Sunday, Nov. 15, teens will have the opportunity to come to Chabad of the Grove, where they will check out a great way to give the gift of themselves, by learning to live in wonder and tap into the amazing. Teens will discover the language of thanks with an intriguing discussion, nosh on some good eats, and take a little time at the innovative “Appreciation Station.” Most importantly, they will have the opportunity to give the ultimate thanks by giving back to the community as they pack gifts for the children’s hospital with their CTeen friends. “Teens often fluctuate between thinking they’re the center of the world and that no one cares if they exist or not,” said Chana Fellig of Chabad of the Grove. “At CTeen they discover that by giving to others they become an essential piece of the fabric of God’s world. They learn how to be appreciative of what they have and to show thanks for the blessings in their lives.” Of course, at CTeen it’s not all talk and no action. Teens will roll up their sleeves to personalize the gifts for the hospitalized children with encouraging notes and trinkets. Conversation cards
“Teens often fluctuate between thinking they’re the center of the world and that no one cares if they exist or not. At CTeen they discover that by giving to others they become an essential piece of the fabric of God’s world.” — Chana Fellig Chabad of the Grove are sure to bring smiles to kids’ faces and cheer them in their hospital rooms. Perhaps it will help them think about things they are thankful for, even while going through hardships. “Even in the worst situation, you can always find something positive,” Fellig said. CTeen’s monthly events bring Jewish teens together to impact the world around them while learning new things and having fun with friends. Each program is loaded with fun activities, good food, thought-provoking discussions, time to socialize and of course humanitarian action. CTeen is open to all Jewish teens in the community, regardless of affiliation. Call 305-445-5444, ext. 203, or send email to <cfellig@chabadmiami.com> for more information, or you can visit <www.chabadmiami.com>.
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“Where Are You Going? When Will You Be Back?” BY KAREN ARONOWITZ, President, United Teachers of Dade I was a good kid – the type of kid, in fact, that got on other kids’ nerves. I turned in all my homework on time, made my mother drive me two blocks to my elementary school one morning because I thought I might be late, and was often derided as a teacher’s pet because some of my teachers held up my work as an example to others – as if the class nerd were someone the others would want to emulate. With all this good kid goodness, I eventually grew up to try some things that make me shake even to this day. Forbidden to ride motorcycles, I rode behind my boyfriend (parental approval rating: zero) all around town, without a helmet. I’d disembark two blocks from my house and walk serenely home. I went to other people’s parties where alcohol was served to minors with a sly wink by a lecherous father. Worst of all, at college, I hitchhiked. After several propositions, one proposal of marriage, and one leap out of a moving car, I was scared enough to stop. Later, I learned of the grisly murder of my sister-in-law’s cousin, who was killed while hitchhiking. So I approached motherhood and teaching with the jaundiced eye of experience. My own good kid experience. Had I been home by curfew, kept up with school work, been a Silver Knight nominee? Yes. Had I also done all of previously mentioned and lived to have a sense of gratitude for the sheer good fortune that kept me alive? Yes. I can look teenagers in the eye and know that they have told me half of a story. The whole story usually comes out years later at some family gathering. I had my own good kids, and their father and I heard the scary tale of baseball bats and chains at the rock pit, the car that wouldn’t start miles from the scheduled event at a make-out spot and a raid by police at a warehouse concert in search of drugs. All kids test the limits. The good ones, and the bad ones, and the ones in
between. Some of us may never have gotten carried away into those difficulties; the rest of us were just lucky not to have been caught. We did this and that, and we survived and moved on with our lives. Sometimes, in our own minds, the danger of it all might even have become glamorous. I write this as we react to the murder of Juan Carlos Rivera at Coral Gables High School. Some parents, wanting to protect their children from the horror of that moment, will move to lock down our schools so that children become prisoners of their schools. They will judge every other child but their own as dangerous and threatening. They will act as if the violence in schools is not happening in our communities, and in the world at large. They will act as if they have control. None of us really has the control we want. Whatever false innocence we harbored about our safety was possibly shattered for our generation on September 11th. No matter what safeguards we put in place, no matter the number of metal detectors we install or the number of doors we padlock, we will never be able to lock up our children or ensure that they are always safe. I say this with the deepest sadness for the family of Juan Carlos and the fear all parents face. Our children will go out in the world, whether we want them to or not. They will do immature and crazy things, risky things, and maybe even horribly wrong things. With our care and God’s grace, most will survive. But what can we do? We can build tighter communities. We can build closer relationships with our children, at home and at school. We can do the things that improve the way we treat each other. These are ways to build safer schools and safer communities. The strength of the fabric we build is one thing we surely do control. The United Teachers of Dade represents 38,000 teachers and school support personnel in MDCPS. The union is committed to being a leader in improving the status and climate of the education profession by fostering a quality public education for all students and elevating the professional status for teachers, paraprofessionals, office employees, and all school support personnel.
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County temporarily changing water chlorination method The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) is changing its method of chlorination at each of its regional water treatment facilities for a period of two weeks, which began Monday, Nov. 9, and continues until Sunday, Nov. 22. Specifically, free cholorine, instead of the standard combined chlorine (chloramines) will be used during the treatment process. Because of this temporary change, county residents may experience some chlorine smell and/or taste in their water during this short-term changeover. This is normal because free chlorine has a slightly different taste and smell than combined chlorine. The temporary change does not cause adverse health effects and is a necessary part of WASD’s ongoing efforts to provide safe, potable drinking water to Miami-Dade County residents. Residents who have any questions about the quality of Miami-Dade’s water during the annual chlorine purge, or at any time, may call 305-5204738 (for residents who live north of SW Eighth Street) or 305-275-3170 (for residents who live south of SW Eighth Street).
PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HELP WITH UTILITY BILLS SUSPENDED The Miami-Dade Community Action Agency’s (CAA) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) stopped accepting applications for assistance with electricity and gas bills on Monday, Nov. 2. The suspension is temporary to allow the program to process an overwhelming amount of applications received and to determine funding availability. Customers who are in imminent danger of having their electrical services disconnected will be served through the Care to Share Program at the CAA Neighborhood Enrichment Centers. For additional information about the LIHEAP program or other programs available through CAA, call 786-469-4600. CAROLLTON SCHOOL TO HOST GOLF, TENNIS TOURNAMENTS Carollton School of the Sacred Heart will host golf and tennis tournaments Friday, Nov. 13, at Key Biscayne’s Crandon Park Golf Course (Crandon Golf Key Biscayne), located at 7300 Crandon Blvd., and at the adjacent Crandon Park Tennis Center,
COMMUNITY NEWS briefs 6700 Crandon Blvd. These fundraisers for the school’s athletic department are open to male and female amateur players. Prizes will be awarded. There also will be a raffle and an auction for items such as box seats for an evening at the Sony Ericsson Open and a basketball autographed by Miami Heat team members. Entries cost $100 per tennis player, and they range from $195 per individual golfer to $1,750 for a corporate foursome. Those fees include breakfast, a goody bag, and a luncheon/awards ceremony at the golf course clubhouse. Sponsorships and promotional opportunities also are available. For additional information, call 305446-5673, ext. 1252, or visit online at <www.carrollton.org>. ALHAMBRA ORCHESTRA MARKS 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON The public is invited to a party and auc-
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Check-in and registration for athletes begins at 8 a.m. and lunch will be provided to all athletes and coaches. An award banquet and dinner will take place at 7 p.m. at the South Miami Elks Club, 6304 SW 78 St. For more information and applications, call 305-724-3322. DONATIONS OF BOOKS SOUGHT FOR FAIRCHILD’S UPCOMING RAMBLE Volunteers are seeking donations of old and rare books to be sold during the annual Ramble, which will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20-22, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd. in Coral Gables. They are happy to receive out-of-print books, non-fiction books as well as current best sellers, cookbooks, gardening books and more. Please, no textbooks or magazines. The Ramble, one of the oldest festivals in Miami, was started by Nell Jannings 69 years ago, in hopes of raising money for a much-needed truck for botonist David Fairchild. Since then, the Ramble has come a long way. Attracting more than 50 vendors each November who sell everything from garden accessories and art to food and furniture, the Ramble offers something special for everyone. To arrange a donation, contact Stuart Debenham at 305-665-8572 or send email to him at <wdebenham@msn.com>.
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Baby Boomers - How to Communicate with Aging Parents BY JOANNE M HILL Much has been said about the importance of baby boomers in the 21st century because this generation of 78 million will have considerable power in determining the fabric of American culture. Their parents, born between 1901 and 1945, who are members of the GI Generation and the Silent Generation already know that the baby boomers are their vital link to the quality of life. Almost 30% of all baby boomers are currently helping their aging parents manage their lives in some way. Sometimes the relative success adult children have with helping their aging parents may be explained by the different values, personal qualities, and behaviors that each generation demonstrates. There really can be a “generation gap” in communication between these generations because they think and act quite differently. In order to create a beneficial rapport and help parents as they age, it would help baby boomers to understand the differences between the generations. It is best to start a dialog with parents about important issues before a sudden event or crisis necessitates baby boomer involvement. First, what characterizes the members of the GI Generation who were born in 1901-1924? These are the oldest of the mature in our population and they total about 2.5 million. These civicminded members laid the foundation of the 20th century America with sheer guts, determination and native intelligence. They are loyal, hard-working, duty-oriented people who preferred to conform to the norm. They have great faith in the institutions of government and business. They lived through the Great Depression which helped to mold cautious and conservative values about money. Today, the youngest members of this generation are in their early 80’s, and the oldest are becoming our centenarians. Their adult children may be turning 60 years old or already facing old age in their 70’s-80’s. Baby boomers trying to relate to this geriatric population should expect some resistance to help or suggestions about institutional
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can a baby boomer do to start a dialog with aging parents? Boomers and their parents need to be ready for the unexpected time when boomers need to help manage their parents’ affairs-on a temporary or permanent basis. There is a tendency for all generations to deny this possibility, as well as, the aging process and its unwanted complications. It is never too soon to begin talking about the issues of aging with parents, but the advent of retirement may be a fruitful time because parents are already reorganizing their lives and should be preparing for their future by making personal, legal and financial plans. While boomers may not need to know the details of these plans, it is important for all involved to know that they have been established. Article source: http://EzineArticles.com John Hancock Life Insurance Company (John Hancock)
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Disney teen star Tiffany Thornton grand marshal for ‘Miracle’ parade BY MARILYN LUNA Now in its 13th year, the Miracle on 136th Street Parade will kick off the holiday season at the Falls Shopping Center on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 4 p.m. Tiffany Thornton, better known for her role as Tawni Hart in the popular Disney sitcom Sonny With A Chance, will be the parade grand marshal and will perform in Center Court at The Falls following the parade. Free to the public, this year’s parade will benefit the MiamiDade County Fair. “Featuring the festive sights and sounds of the holiday season, the parade promises to be a spectacle like no other,” said Julie Goldman, general manager at the Falls Shopping Center. “After 13 years, the Miracle on 136th Street Parade has become tradition in our community. We are happy that Tiffany Thornton will be this year’s celebrity grand marshal and are pleased to welcome the more than 1,000 local participants who will be joining us.” Joining Santa, who will be making his first appearance for the holidays in the parade, will be local dignitaries, Ron Magill and a python from Miami Metrozoo as well as marching bands from local high schools. There also will be a Chinese Dragon; Dixieland Band; a Junkanoo Band with Stiltwalkers; Mariachis; Mrs. Claus and the Elves from Bloomingdales, and more. Giving guests and their families the opportunity to take pictures, immediately following the parade, Santa will take up residence in the “Santa House” in Center Court sponsored by Baptist Medical Plaza at Country Walk. Then, in true holiday tradition, The Falls will light up with one million lights that showcase giant animal topiaries and elaborate water elements to include elephants, giraffes, peacocks, camels, dolphins and more. In addition, deer families, butterflies and flamingoes will be roaming throughout the shopping center’s gardens and waterfalls. The holiday décor will remain at The Falls until early January for Three Kings Day. The parade route, which is located on the Boulevard between the center and the parking lot, will start at the east end of The Falls in front of Bloomingdale’s and traverse the entire length of the
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Parasol stirs memories of young love, conflict BY LISA BARNES Jamie Ford’s Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet (Ballantine Trade Paperback; Oct. 6, 2009) was a surprise hit in hardcover. An Indie Next pick and a Pennie’s Pick for Costco, it hit the New York Times bestseller list, garnered widespread praise from critics and Jamie’s fellow authors (including Lisa See and Sara Gruen), and ultimately went into over 100,000 copies in print. Ford’s novel begins with an event that happened in real life. In the opening pages, the fictional protagonist Henry Lee comes upon a crowd gathered outside the Panama Hotel — once the gateway to Seattle’s Japantown and still standing today. It has been boarded up for decades, but the new owner has made an incredible discovery — the belongings of Japanese families, left when they were rounded up and sent to internment camps during World War II. As Henry looks on, the owner opens a Japanese parasol that gives Henry a shock of recognition — and invites us into the story of a Chinese boy who falls in love with a Japanese girl just as the world they have always known begins to fall apart. This simple act takes Henry back to the 1940s, at the height of the war. Young Henry’s world is a jumble of confusion and excitement. His father, obsessed with the war in China and determined that Henry grow up American, sends him to the exclusive Ranter Elementary. The white kids ignore him, but Henry soon meets Keiko Okabe, a young Japanese American and fellow scholarship student. Amid the chaos of blackouts, curfews, and FBI raids, Henry and Keiko forge a bond of friendship — and innocent love — that transcends the long-standing prejudices of their Old World ancestors. When Keiko and her family are swept up in the evacuations to the internment camps, she and Henry cling to each other and hope that the war will end. Forty years later, Henry Lee is convinced that the parasol belonged to Keiko. In the hotel’s dark dusty basement, he begins looking for the Okabe
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family’s belongings, and for a long-lost object whose value he cannot begin to measure. Now a widower, Henry also searches for his own voice — in order to explain the actions of his nationalistic father; bridge the gap between him and his own modern, ChineseAmerican son, and help him confront the choices he made many years ago. In Henry and Keiko, Jamie Ford has created an unforgettable duo. Set during one of the most conflicted and volatile times in American history, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is an extraordinary story of commitment and enduring hope. Jaime Ford is the great grandson of Nevada mining pioneer Min Chung, who emigrated from Kaiping, China, to San Francisco in 1865, where he adopted the western name “Ford,” thus confusing countless generations. Ford will be attending the Miami Book Fair International to discuss his book on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 12:30 p.m. (Fellow panelists scheduled at the same time include Shilpa Agarwal, author of Haunting Bombay, and Debra Magpie Earling, author of Perma Red).
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Miami as an Opera major, but soon discovered that jazz was where her talent really shined. She later graduated with a degree in Studio Music and Jazz — one of the first singers to do so. A true artist in every since of the word, Lundy also is a gifted painter whose work has been exhibited in New York at the Jazz Gallery (Soho), the Jazz Bakery and the Madrid Theater in Los Angeles. Examples of her paintings may be found in the booklets accompanying each of her recordings. For ticket prices or more information about “An Evening with Carmen Lundy,” call 305-665-5063 or visit online at <www.ctkmiami.org>. To hear samples of her music visit <www.carmenlundy.com>. ABOUT MUSIC INSIDEOUT For the past 18 years, Christ The King Lutheran Church has presented Music InsideOUT, a free concert series performed each Sunday afternoon during the month of March. Held outdoors on the church’s park-like setting, professional groups from the South Florida area perform a variety of musical styles such as jazz, blues, big band, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll. The entire community is invited to bring a picnic, blankets and chairs, and enjoy the free concerts, which occur on the stage “Kate’s Place,” named in memory of a young girl who was a fan of the concert series but succumb to cancer. Benefit concerts are held throughout the year to fund the annual series.
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Spend an Enchanted Evening with songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein BY ELIZABETH AMORE
In such Broadway classics as The Sound of Music , Carousel , South Pacific and Oklahoma , the legendary songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II forever changed the landscape of the American musical theater. Some Enchanted Evening — a creative revue of some of their best and most beloved songs — powerfully demonstrates how the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein has become such an enduring part of our The performers in Some Enchanted Evening featuring the music of Richard everyday lives. Some of the many Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II are (l-r) Sarah Leary, Megan Lee Moran songs showcased in and Dana Schaaf. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– this infectiously happy For more information and prices, revue are Some Enchanted Evening; Hello, visit online at <www.miami.edu/ring> Young Lovers; People Will Say We’re In or call the box office Monday-Friday, Love; Younger Than Springtime; Shall We Dance; I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right noon–5 p.m., at 305-284-3355. The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre is Outa My Hair; There is Nothing Like A located at 1312 Miller Dr. on the Dame, and Sixteen Going On Seventeen. This concert version of their music University of Miami’s Coral Gables camwill be presented Nov. 13-15, in Gusman pus. The theater is wheelchair accessiConcert Hall adjacent to the Jerry ble, has handicapped parking, and Herman Ring Theatre. Performances offers free infrared hearing devices. are Nov. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m., with mati- Parking is free and plentiful adjacent to the theater. nees on Nov. 14 and 15 at 2 p.m.
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Finding a criminal defense lawyer when you need one. BY JONATHAN BLECHER, ESQ. Attorney at Law How should I find a defense lawyer? Recently arrested people should talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. Often, the most urgent priority is getting a lawyer to arrange a defendant's release and provide some information about what's to come in the days ahead. If you have been represented by a criminal defense lawyer in the past, they are usually the lawyer to call -- assuming you were satisfied with his or her services. If you have no previous experience with criminal defense lawyers, you can look to the following resources for a referral: • Lawyers you know. Most lawyers do civil (noncriminal) work, such as divorces, drafting wills, filing bankruptcies, or representing people hurt in accidents. If you know an attorneys that you trust, ask them to recommend a criminal defense lawyer. • Family members or friends. Someone close to you may know of a criminal defense lawyer or may have the time to look for one. • Nolo's Lawyer Directory. Nolo offers a unique lawyer directory that provides a comprehensive profile for each attorney with information that will help you select the right attorney. Nolo provides information about the lawyer's experience, education, and fees. Every attorney has taken a pledge to communicate regularly with you, provide an estimate of the time and cost involved, and provide you with a clear, fair, written agreement that spells out how they will handle your legal matter and fees. For more information, see: <http://www.nolo.com>. • AVVO Lawyer Ratings. AVVO rates and profiles every attorney, so people can choose the right attorney. Lawyer profiles contain helpful information including a lawyer’s experience, areas of practice, disciplinary history, and ratings from clients. Profile data comes from many sources, including state courts and bar associations, lawyer websites, and information provided by lawyers, see: <http://www.avvo.com> • Referral services. Some lawyer referral services carefully screen attorneys and list only those attorneys with particular qualifications and a certain amount of past experience, while other services will list any attorney in good standing with the state bar who maintains liability insurance.
• Courthouses. You can visit a local courthouse and sit through a few criminal hearings. If a particular lawyer impresses you, ask for their card after the hearing is over, and then call for an appointment. What is a private lawyer likely to cost? It's impossible to give a definitive answer. Attorneys set their own fees, which vary according to a number of factors: • The complexity of a case. Most attorneys charge more for felonies than for misdemeanors because felonies carry greater penalties and are likely to involve more work for the attorney. • The attorney's experience. Generally, less-experienced attorneys set lower fees than their more-experienced colleagues. • Geography. Just as gasoline and butter cost more in some parts of the country than others, so do lawyers. An experienced criminal defense attorney in South Florida will charge much more than one in South Dakota. In South Florida, a defendant charged with a misdemeanor or DUI should not be surprised by a legal fee in the neighborhood of $2,500-$5,000; an attorney may want $15,000-$25,000 in a felony case in state court and double that in federal court. Most criminal defense attorneys want all or a substantial portion of the fee paid up front, especially in federal court cases. Contingency fees (where the lawyer gets paid only if he wins the case) are not allowed in criminal cases. Can I change lawyers if I'm unhappy with the one representing me? Requests for a change of public defender or court-appointed lawyer are rarely granted. A defendant would have to prove that the representation is truly incompetent. On the other hand, defendants who hire their own attorneys have the right to fire them at any time, without court approval. A defendant doesn't have to show "good cause" or justify the firing. After firing a lawyer, a defendant can hire another lawyer or perhaps even represent themselves. Of course, changing lawyers will probably be costly. In addition to paying the new lawyer, the defendant will have to pay the original lawyer whatever portion of the fee the original lawyer has earned. Jonathan Blecher is a former state prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney with offices in the Downtown Dadeland area. He has 27 years of criminal law experience. Visit his website at duilawdefense.com or contact his office at 305.670.1800.
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2010 Mazda3 is a versatile sport compact Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The 2010 Mazda3 is the second generation of this versatile sport compact vehicle. It’s the Japanese automaker’s answer to consumer demands for an affordable, fuel-efficient four-door sedan. The Mazda3 has been a popular vehicle in the United States, accounting for 44 percent of Mazda’s North American sales volume in 2008, and it ranks as one of the best vehicles on the market for under $25,000. It’s stylish and has a rising beltline that gives it a crouched look, like a cat ready to pounce. The low front window opening allows for excellent visibility, while the elevated decklid serves as an aerodynamic aid and maximizes trunk space. In addition to the four-door sedan, the Mazda3 also comes in a four-door hatchback body style. The sedan is offered as 2.0liter i and 2.5-liter s models, while the hatchback is available only as an s model. Sedan trim levels include Mazda 3i SV, i Sport, i
Touring, s Sport and s Grand Touring. Hatchbacks come in only s Sport and s Grand Touring levels. The MazdaSpeed3 is available only as a hatchback. Mazda engineers have given the 2010 Mazda3 several platform improvements that stiffen the structure and make it sportier, with sharper and more precise steering. It handles sharp turns and bumpy roads much better than its predecessor. As for power, two four-cylinder engines are available — the base 148-hp 2.0-liter (25/33 mpg) and an optional new 2.5-liter 167 hp, available with a sixspeed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic with manual shift. The base-level Mazda 3i SV ($15,045) comes with cloth upholstery, power mirrors, power windows, reclining front bucket seats, tilt/telescoping steering column, 60/40 split folding rear seat, AM/FM/CD stereo with four speakers, auxiliary audio input jack, and P205/55R16 tires on steel wheels. It is offered only with a manual transmission. The Mazda 3i Sport ($15,975) adds air conditioning, an outside temperature display and an available automatic transmission. The Mazda 3i Touring model ($17,500) adds power door locks, remote keyless
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entry, cruise control, two additional speakers, a Bluetooth hands-free cell phone link, steering wheel audio and Bluetooth controls, traction control, electronic stability control, and alloy wheels. The Mazda 3s Sport sedan ($18,470) and hatchback ($19,230) models have a unique front fascia, sport seats, electroluminescent gauges, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, front center console, Mazda’s new Multi-Information Display, an iPod adapter, fog lights, rear lip spoiler, and P205/50R17 tires. The s Grand Touring ($21,500 for both body styles) adds dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, leather uphol-
stery, eight-way power driver’s seat with memory, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, LED taillights, and heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals. The MazdaSpeed3 comes with a 263-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-4, six-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential, sport seats with special red and black cloth interior trim.
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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