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Today’s seedlings yield tomorrow’s Around Town fruit at SM Community Center Feliu ‘Comes BY RAQUEL GARCIA
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hen you walk into the commission chambers at city hall in South Miami, the framed pictures of mayors from yesteryear stare back at you with warm smiles and confident leadership postures. One may wonder what those bygone years were like when the first African-American or female mayor took office in a municipality with a rich history and now approaching its centennial anniversary. Many of those challenges and legacies have long been lost in today’s seemingly intractable bureaucratic dilemmas. But, every now and again you find a historical gem shining brightly. Maria E. Stout-Tate is one tough lady to get a few minutes with. She is the Parks and Recreation director and in charge of a multitude of programs, grants, outreach efforts and staff at the Gibson-Bethel South Miami Community Center. With a summer camp program
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Little Angels celebrate a goal
Back’ to head Rotarians? BY MICHAEL MILLER
Executive Editor Is former Mayor Horace Feliu poised to make a comeback? Just asking! But some insiders tell me that his recent election?) as president of the South Miami Rotary is merely the beginning of his comeback to politics. So, folks, to help him along his way, I gleefully publish his photograph of him moments before receiving the presidential gavel of the South Miami Rotary.
Little Angels South Miami Soccer teammates Olivia Borroto and Victoria Quimber celebrate after making a goal.
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Dreamy Summer Days are finally upon us Amy on Sunset BY AMY LIVERGOOD DONNER
The end of the school year is busy and dramatic, and then in a single day, as if in a dream it’s complete-
ly over and summer is upon us. During the end of year drama our leaders, columnists and bloggers wax on with advice to graduates about “following your dreams” and doing what you are “passionate” about. That’s good advice, because once out in the world, you’ll be doing a lot of whatever you choose and it’s easier to do a lot of something if you are passionate about it. The problem is that today’s smart, on-task, motivated kids do so much jumping through hoops, that little time is left for
recognizing, or nurturing dreams. We’ve made sure our kids do not own a single second for themselves, and then advise them to follow their dreams. That’s just cruel. AP and IB students have reading lists that reach from floor to shoulders. They must “have a sport, and “have an instument” and “have a language, (or two),”
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PRESIDENT FELIU TAKES COMMAND! Lots of locals that night enjoyed camaraderie, great food, dancing and,
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Husband-wife team bring touch of India to center
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The Shops at Sunset Place, one of South Miami’s leading retail and entertainment destinations, is welcoming Kimaya to its diverse collection of retailers. Kimaya’s opening marks Freddy and Jaya Bhagchandani’s first location in the U.S. and their second joint venture together in business. When deciding what type of business to open, the couple chose something that was close to their hearts — India. Freddy and Jaya did not come to The Shops to open a retail store, they came to offer the community exclusive and distinctive merchandise from India. After spending nearly a decade growing their own jewelry business, the Bhagchandanis were intrigued by the persistent requests of friends and clients seeking rare and hand-made goods from India. Motivated by these mounting appeals and
their own yearning for adventure, the couple embarked on an exotic journey throughout India and was captivated by the amount of artisans crafting goods with their hands, thus Kimaya’s tagline, “work of art.” Inspired by India’s rich culture and fueled by the requests of those closest to them, the concept for Kimaya was born. Kimaya, Sanskrit for “Divine,” offers a varied assortment of highly sought after items from Indian culture, tradition and symbols. The couple aims to work with companies that deal in Fair Trade, in turn helping producers in developing countries create better trading conditions and promote sustainability. Consistent with Indian philosophy and tradition, Kimaya promises to purify the mind and calm the senses. The store beckons shoppers with the alluring, magical sounds of wind chimes and water bell fountains, the heavenly, layered scent of incense and yoga inspired
music playing throughout. The peace-seeking will find statues of Hindu gods and goddesses, Buddha statues, Indian incense, prayer malas, tea light holders, handmade costume jewelry from India and Tibet, hand crafted jewelry boxes from India, Himalayan salt lamps for air purification, inspirational home décor, yoga items, Indian tunics, soothing wind chimes, meditation fountains and much more. Kimaya is located on the second level of The Shops next to Casa Ideas. “The Shops at Sunset Place is excited to welcome Kimaya to our dynamic mix of shops,” said Alein Cadalso, mall manager at The Shops at Sunset Place. “This store will infuse even more of an international flavor into the mall, reflective of the eclectic blend of cultures that we experience in our South Florida community.” The Shops at Sunset Place is an open-air shopping venue that features a majestic
waterfall and cascading fountain amidst a dramatic grand staircase. The mall is located at the intersection of S. Dixie Highway (US 1) and Red Road (SW 57th Avenue) in South Miami and is managed by Simon Property Group Inc. The Shops at Sunset Place offers a sensational lineup of dining and entertainment venues, including AMC 24 Sunset Place with IMAX, Color Me Mine, Cool-deSac Play Café, Dan Marino’s, Gametime, and Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Dinner Lounge. In addition, The Shops at Sunset Place is home to leading retailers such as American Eagle Outfitters, Armani Exchange, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble Superstore, Forever 21, Hollister Co., Gap/Gap Kids, Niketown, Victoria’s Secret, Urban Outfitters, Z-Gallerie and CasaIdeas. Additional information is available online at at <www.simon.com> or at <www.facebook.com/ShopsAtSunsetPlace>.
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from what I’ve heard, pretty potent beverages that might have been prepared by John Sorgie, a Rotary president from a long, long time ago. John is now the most senior member of the South Miami Rotary, having gotten the club going some 34 years ago. (Golly, how many Tuesday lunches are consumed in 34 years?) South Miami Rotary meets every Tuesday for lunch at Carrabbas on SW 73rd Street, and should you want information about the good work the club does, feel free to call (hold your britches!) P resident Horace Feliu at 305-2997968. Other SM Rotary officers for 20112012 include Karen Vassell, President-Elect; Doreen Reitnauer; Past President; Joan Harris, Secretary; David Jacobs, Treasurer; Ellen Book, Sergeant at Arms. Rann intoo Billl Archer, owner of Big Cheese, the other day. It turns out Bill is becoming quite the digital/electronic geek since getting an I-Pad. Sez he ‘just loves that thing’ and from what I ‘m told, he’s getting pretty adept at working the new-fangled gadget. Hey, Bill, we main-line phone users are proud of you for taking that gigantic leap of faith into technology, a whole new world not just for a ‘younger generation.’ Rann intoo Felixx Lasartee at Casa Lario’s with his buddies having breakfast last
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Saturday, and (I’m sure) discussing lots of important stuff. I’ve only seen Felix dolled up in snappy suits, carrying a briefcase (stuffed with zoning papers, natch). So here he was, in jeans and wearing a baseball cap, barely recognizable at first glance before it dawned on me that it was, indeed, Felix, our natty Zoning Attorney, ‘disguised’ in casual garb! Felix who has represented clients wanting to build in Horse Country finally brought animal lovers and Horse Country residents a wonderful project that got the nod from area homeowners. You guessed it: a riding (horse) academy. So, many thanks to him and those he represents. Should you spy Felix, remind him he’s always welcome to bring ‘Green’ projects to this corner of Kendall while taking the rest of them somewhere else. Happenedd too visitt thee Emergencyy Room at South Miami Hospital on a recent Friday night and sunuva-gun! Who waltzes in around 9:30 p.m.? Yup, the Hospital CEO Lincoln Mendez, and pretty much the top dog of Baptist Health, Sir Wayne Brackin. Turns out they were visiting a patient and I gotta tell ya, these two guys knew how to put a smile on the face of the patient they were visiting. Please note that hospital staff was also duly impressed that both were still on duty — so to speak — late on a Friday night. Speaking of Mr. B., he and his lovely wife, Shaida, were seen dining at Town Kitchen and Bar, Saturday evening with a mystery couple. My confidential source sit-
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Wayne Brackin, wife Sheida and son, circa 1992.
ting very very close to them swore me to secrecy about the conversation, but disclosed they stayed about an hour and half, sipping beverages and consuming several different desserts. What put a smile on my face is hearing that Wayne actually paid for the evening. Golly, hope that didn’t sting (Ouch!) too much. Electionn Dayy in the City of Pleasant Living coming up in February and folks are already jockeying for position. The slots opening up: Mayor for a two-year term, presently occupied by Phil Stoddard, and two Commission seats, both four-year terms, presently filled by Brian Beasley and Velma Palmer First the mayor’s seat: No public word yet from Mayor Phil Stoddard to seek another two years at the helm. I’m reliably told Vice Mayor Valerie Newman wants the job and
wants it bad. Story is she’s just trying to figure out if she has what it takes to knock off Mayor Phil Stoddard. I honestly think she can, but we’ll just have to wait to see if she also has the fortitude needed to overcome Stoddard’s popularity. By the way, should Newman run for mayor, a third Commission seat opens up for would-be city pols. For sure, the seat occupied by Brian “The Brain” Beasley is up for grabs. Brian who has survived quite handily since getting winning office nearly four years ago is already out spreading the word about his wonderfulness. Velma Palmer, going on eight years in her seat, may be fed up with City Hall shenanigans and call it quits. If so, there’s a whole bunch of “bonafide wackos” (as former Mayor Horace Feliu called ‘em) who would love it if Palmer called it a day. But don’t write her off quite yet. The Commissioner does has quite a following and lots of them are telling her she should continue serving the citizens of South Miami. So if you’re considering a run for an open City Commission seat, it’s time to get started and convince your constituents!
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Femfessionals celebrate; Tim Tebow draws big crowd Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB Forty businesswomen recently meeting at Town Kitchen and Bar in South Miami for a monthly Femfessionals Connection Lunch heard WTVJ/CBS 4’s Cynthia Demos share an amazing story about “Patience and Persistence.” Violette Sproul, Founder/CEO of the organization, noted launching of Femfessionals’ eleventh location at FemCity in May. Among those at various May luncheons were Jessica Passman, COO of Femfessionals; Denie Harris of Mercedes Benz, Coral Gables and Cutler Bay; Dr. Debra Price and Terrie Felpetoo of Dr. Price Dermatology; Diane Garza, National President, Femfessionals, of Washington D.C.; Susset Cabrera of Peacock Public Relations; Dr. Rita Dargham of Grove Smiles; Alicia Sirkin of Sirkin Learning Center: and Ana Corrales, Founder of FLO. Femfessionals connects ambitious profes-
sional women through a series of events {Connection Lunches, Coffee & Connections and Around Town Socials}, social media & femfessionals.com. They are expanding into new cities to create hundreds of communities around the world with a mission of enabling women to reach their full potential. South Miami/ Coral Gables Elks celebrated Flag Day June12 with a beautiful ritual orchestrated by Club officers and Boy m an Scouts of Troop 457. Kathy Rockm helped with arrangements and decorations for this patriotic occasion with the crowd singing the “Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America,” accompanied by Frank Hubbell on his horn. Hubbell ended the event soloing on “Taps,” always a piece that touches the heart. Pizza and ice cream added to this All-American-styled ceremony, a good time had by all. Mitch Kaplan of Books and Books scored a coup by snaring touring author and popular quarterbackTim Tebow for his final book signing at the Coral Gables store. As one would imagine, within two days of announcing Tebow’s visit, the store sold out of all 850 signed copies of Tebow’s autobiography, a book to inspire all who read it.
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Tim Tebow meets one of many young fans at Coral Gables book signing.
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What appeared to be over one thousand Gators fans, young and old, wrapped around building sidewalks along Aragon and Ponce, waiting from midafternoon to meet Tebow whose big smile and warmth captures everyone he meets. Since the books were pre signed, he had extra time to talk and pose for pictures with almost everyone in line. The Florida star and Heisman Trophy winner who directed a national championship team now calls signals for the NFL’s Denver Broncos. WPLG/Channel 10’s Janine Froelich who interviewed Tebow asked for all female listeners if he has a girlfriend. Yes, ladies, he is single! A group of awesome women led by Christina Ward of Morton’s and Bonnie Kilpatrrick of Flemmings have organized a series of networking opportunities to benefit local charities under the name of “Highheels and Handshakes.” Most recently the pair were
hostesses for separate events at their respective restaurants (June 14 at Morton’s, sponsored in part by the Florida Marlins,) and June 20 at Flemming’s). At the Morton’s party, guests paid $15 or brought an item for a child, and despite a very rainy evening, the event was a great success with $500 and tons of toys donated to Children’s Cancer Fund at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The second event at Flemming’s raised funds for micro-lending for women overseas and donations of suits and purses for “Dress for Success.” For the future, Kilpatrick and Ward are planning events the 20th of every month to raise funds for a charity; next event is scheduled at the Westin Colonnade on July 20. Look for more on their upcoming event next time. Until next time, keep making each day count.
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that has more than 120 local children participating and many affordable fitness programs available for residents and nonresidents alike in this impressive multiuse building tucked away in the heart of South Miami, it is easy to be impressed by this 18-year veteran’s legacy. Ms. Stout-Tate said that one of the best things about her job is the ability to reach, and perhaps add, to the lives of kids who are not always able to afford private ballet, jujitsu or piano lessons. She has witnessed second and third generations of children, now young adults, benefit from the programs “back in the day” and then come back to give back to the new generation of kids in attendance. Shanequa Smith is now a nursing major at Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach, but her family still resides in South Miami and she has not forgotten her recreational roots at the community center. She fondly remembers when she first attended a kickball game or played jump rope with friends when she was 5 years old. Ms. Smith remains active with the center’s kids. It is important amidst her busy life in a challenging academic program to find a way to return the guidance and attention instilled in her as a pre-kinder. She credits the community center for giving her the resources to help her excel in life today. “I built relationships with the staff and they showed me how to be a better person and make a big difference,” said Ms. Smith. “Every time I come home, I try to give back and help during summer camp and cheerleading. I want to provide them with the knowledge and responsibility and guidance I was taught here as a kid. Teaching today’s youth to be nice to one another and help each other solve problems is a blessing. The other day I saw a child I worked with two years ago who remembered me. It was such a great feeling to think that I have left a good stamp on these future leaders, to help them grow to be responsible adults.” In today’s highly technologically-driven society, it is nice to hear about how a simple daydream and the courage to push the possibility to reality can still create bright futures. Twenty years ago, Maria ScoutTate rode the Metrorail after leaving her work at Cedars Medical to visit her mom at Baptist Hospital while she was a cancer patient there. As she looked out the window, she marveled at the quaint South Miami City Hall building and thought – what a lovely environment it would be in which to work. She ultimately quit her job to become a fulltime caregiver for her mom, who ultimately succumbed to her ill-
Maria Stout Tate photo from city hall during one of her terms as department director ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ness. The family was then left grappling with overdue medical bills and depleted savings. Her auntie explained the urgency for this young woman to get a job again, so Ms. Stout-Tate stopped at City Hall and offered her resume. She still remembers Eva Rosa graciously accepting her application, with the tough counsel that few people ever retire once they get on board. But perhaps Josephina, Ms. Stout-Tate’s mom was still looking out for her because the very next day, the Parks and Recreation secretary resigned and that is how it all began. Ms. Stout-Tate looks back on those days with gratitude and nostalgia. “If you would have told me I would still be here 18 years later, I never would have believed it,” said Ms. Stout-Tate. “But, I found a family here. I have worked in various departments within the Parks and Recreation and developed the knowledge of how to best serve the community. I was able to work to bring in new programs, lead special events, fundraising drives, essay contests and fortunately negotiate with vendors to acquire new resources and revenue to improve programs for kids.” Among all the challenges that plague our local government and the often unpleasant imbroglios that stagnate progress, there are many local leaders like Maria Stout-Tate who are humbly striving to make the community a better place for every child and family so they may thrive and reach for a better tomorrow. Contact the Gibsen Bethel South Miami Community Center at 305-668-7232 or visit online at <www.southmiamifl.gov>.
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More than one way to cut Medicare and Medicaid fraud R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY I am, I confess, a senior citizen. I’m on Medicare. I would hate to see my benefits reduced. I would hate to have a co-pay on my high blood pressure medication. But, I also know that America can’t go broke making sure I don’t have to pay a $20 co-pay for my meds. We have talked before about fraud in the payment of Medicare and Medicaid benefits to bandits that are stealing billions every year with fraudulent claims. We have talked about seniors who “rent” out their Social Security numbers to doctors and drugstores that use them to steal billions from the government. We have read about medical service providers stealing seniors’ Social Security numbers to file fraudulent claims. Congress, in its effort to accommodate physicians, pharmacies and equipment suppliers, requires that claim payments be disbursed in 15 to 30 days to encourage those assisting seniors to continue and not with-
draw from medically supporting the elderly. The result is thousands of medical supply companies and pharmacies sprung up submitting illegal claims knowing that they will be paid and then checked to determine that the claims are legit. Unfortunately, by the time the government gets around to checking the validity of the claim, the illegals have pocketed the money, closed up shop, moved across the street and opened up a new fraudulent medical supply company or pharmacy. Good news. The Miami Herald headline read, “New tech to help fraud fight.” Finally, after watching banks and credit card companies use screening technology to detect patterns of fraud, Washington has decided to join in the hunt for Medicare and Medicaid deceit. The example cited in the article describes a “local” medical equipment supply company in Los Angeles having lots of clients in San Francisco more than 100 miles away. For sure, no one in Jacksonville will rent a wheelchair from a company in Miami when there must be hundreds of rental companies between the two cities. Unfortunately, VISA, MasterCard, the banks, etc. have been using such screening techniques for more than 40 years. Here is a simple suggestion, Medicare and
VIEWPOINT Medicaid administrators. Take the time to investigate a sampling of claims, say 20 percent of filings. Pay an extra 10 percent to all suppliers so audited as compensation for waiting. Eliminate 50 percent of the fraud by checking before paying and you will have accomplished your goals: rooting out a big segment of the fraud, saving billions in unwarranted claim payments and compensating the audited suppliers for waiting. Want a simple way to stop seniors on Medicare and Medicaid from “renting” out their Social Security numbers? First time you catch seniors pocketing money from renting out their number cut off their benefits for 180 days. Catch them the second time and they lose their benefits for life. First, make sure seniors are aware of the penalties for renting out their Social Security numbers. Second, make sure that they rented out their numbers and not stolen by their MD or medical supplier. Every day we read about “waste” in Washington. We must accept the fact that there always will be some degree of waste.
But, the number of lost dollars due to fraud and waste is staggering. The same edition of the Herald that carried the article about Medicare printed an article telling the story of billions of dollars in faulty aid given to Afghanistan. Bad enough that billions and billions of taxpayer dollars are wasted, but the article goes on to tell that the people of Afghanistan surely will fall into a major depression once we pull out of their country and stop sending them billions that have been ending up in the wrong hands or currently are providing technology that Afghans will not be able to maintain after NATO forces leave. If we only were able to eliminate the bulk of waste on federal, state and municipal levels we would go a long way in eliminating the deficit. And, you and I, the taxpayers, would feel much better about paying our taxes. We appreciate your opinions on this column whether in agreement or disagreement. Please send your comments to (fax number) 305-662-6980 or email to <letters@communitynewspapers.com>. The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of this newspaper, its editors or publisher.
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and commit to hundreds of hours of community service. Brother can you spare a dream? Some lucky kids are naturally passionate about the things they are pushed to do, but most follow our demands for crafting their lives in a way that makes them suitable to college admissions personnel. In college they are advised to craft their lives in a way that is suitable to employers. At what point do we allow them time to craft a life that is suitable to them, which we know is the only path to success. These ideas aren’t mutually exclusive but the conversation sounds different. Many of our kids are passionate about doing well. The increase in AP courses and students applying to IB programs are proof. The “do well” lesson is getting through. They want to “get into a good college.” Beyond that, most have no idea what they want because they spend little to no time on anything of their own making. So my advice to all the kids and young adults and anyone who has time off this summer is to slow down. Slow
During a time when new restaurants come and go, New Chinatown remains a neighborhood favorite and has been part of the South Miami landscape for nearly 30 years. What’s the restaurant’s secret to success? New Chinatown satisfies its patrons’ love affair with Chinese cuisine by using fresh, high-quality, natural ingredients in all of its delightful dishes. “Since opening in 1983, we’ve served two to three generations of families,” said Wah Leung, owner of New Chinatown. “Our guests come back because our food is fresh and cooked to order and contains no chemicals, preservatives or processed meats. Our dishes are simple and healthy and we don’t use a lot of sauce that often covers up the taste of the food. We want the taste of fresh meats and vegetables to stand on their own.” The daily menu is full of appetizers, soups, Chinese noodles, fried rice, and entrées with chicken, duck, shrimp, seafood, beef and pork. A special menu is offered each month that features dishes made with seasonal ingredients that are at the peak of freshness. Seafood choices, such as cod, are wild and not farm-raised. The healthy cooking methods and ingredients make New Chinatown a great choice for vegetarians and those on special diets. “Our experienced chefs take great pride in every dish they prepare,” said Leung. “We strive to offer our customers the best value and yet we never compromise quality.” Online foodies rave about the General Cheng’s chicken and Peking duck, saying it is the best this side of “old” Chinatown. They recommend starting off with the crispy egg rolls and egg drop soup with crispy noodles. Critics enjoy the lobster fried rice with chunks of lobster piled on top, fried snapper with mandarin sauce, crispy shrimp with
The familiar façade of New Chinatown… The restaurant has been pleasing palates for nearly 30 years. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Peking sauce and the Yu Hsian shredded beef or pork, cooked with water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, wood mushrooms and red carrots in a rich garlic sauce. Compliment your meal at New Chinatown with a glass of wine from the extensive wine list or a signature cocktail from the bar. The upscale, yet comfortable atmosphere, which includes three flat screen TVs, makes the restaurant a great choice for a dinner date, family dinner or special event. New Chinatown offers takeout service and Wah and his friendly, experienced staff will help you host and cater a business meeting or social luncheon or dinner in the restaurant. New Chinatown serves lunch and dinner and opens Monday-Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and on Sundays at 12 noon. The restaurant is located at 5958 South Dixie Highway and the phone number is 305-662-5649.
down so much you are bored. Navigate through the boredom and see what you do when you come out on the other side. That thing you do just might be the seed of your real passion. This summer, take time to dream. Have your dreams follow you around. Then follow them. Allow the summer heat to seer your dream into your heart, because come the fall the orders will start coming from every direction, from people you love and trust and it won’t be long before you can’t remember you ever had one single solitary dream. Remember college admissions and employers like people that know who they are.
Amy Donner is the immediate Past President of The Red Sunset Merchants Association, a 90 member not-for-profit business association with a mission to foster the economic interest of the area around Red Road and Sunset Drive. Amy can be reached at amy@communitynewspapers.com.
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Bell backs budget cuts, downsizing operations BY RICHARD YAGER
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Lynda Bell is determined to make the county a better place for both her constituents and her eight grandchildren. “I work for them so that one day they might be able to say, ‘There, that’s where my grandmother made a difference,’” she told members of the Miami-Dade Police Hammocks District Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) on May 25. Bell, 54, the former Homestead mayor who replaced Katy Sorenson, said, “I’ve been told I began county service at one of the toughest economic times our county has ever seen, but I see it as a great opportunity to turn things around. “This is my third meeting of the day — after honoring Jessica Davis this morning at a Red Cross meeting in Dadeland and addressing a Rotary-Kiwanis meeting at noon. People ask me if I get tired of this, and I tell them, “never,” just as you are take time to be the eyes and ears for your community. “That’s the way we improve where we live, and that’s what I want to do for you and my own eight grandkids in District 8.” In a free-wheeling commentary about county affairs and issues, the new chair of the Finance Committee said her biggest job was steering a $7 billion county budget for fiscal 2011-12, estimated to need another $400 million saving after a similar reduction a year ago. “How do you eat an elephant, because this county is as big as an elephant in that regard,” she laughed. “But one thing we’ve done is institute a line budget to help us spot areas where we can reduce costs. “It may seem like a little thing to pick one item here or there but we are going to do everything we can do to avoid duplica-
Miami-Dade Commissioner Lynda Bell (standing) is greeted by Hammocks CAC members Elisabeth Boggs, Sara Matos, and Officer Gina Hogen-Lopez. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
tion where it exists in county services.” As a member of the commission’s Economic Development Committee, Bell wants “to help turn this down economy around by jump starting business, the backbone of our county, especially small business that gets overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork and regulations with the county,” she said. “We need to revise much of the language business people encounter to make it easier to deal with county government,” she proposed, noting Homestead was able to open 150 new businesses in two years by streamlining regulatory requirements during her service as mayor. Bell, as a member of the commission’s Public Health and Safety Committee, designated Jackson Memorial Hospital
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JMH around with action, not just printing the bad news to have it become a self-fulfilling prophecy.” On charter reform proposing at-large commission seats, Bell stated the present commission should remain with 13 members to represent 2.5 million people countywide. “I have 250,000 in District 8 alone, and if we approve two at-large seats, you are simply diminishing representation for every district,” she reasoned, adding that campaign war chests for at-large candidates that necessarily could “go up to a million dollars or more will wind up having someone in office who would only answer to wealthy people.” Downsizing by eliminating overlapping services is “the only answer” to operating the county without sacrificing primary duty of the commission to protect the safety and security of county residents, she said, noting a newly appointed independent negotiator for the county will assist in union contract issues instead of leaving matters to attorneys who represent different sides. “We hope it will make a difference,” she concluded. “No one is targeting the police or firemen for staff reductions. Public safety is paramount and I don’t think any commissioner will compromise public health and safety in seeking savings in the coming fiscal year budget.” Recently moving her district office to Suite 101 at 14707 S. Dixie Hwy. in Palmetto Bay, Bell noted she promised residents that if elected, she would remain accessible to constituents residing in Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead, as well as portions of Kendall, The Falls and Redland. The commissioner can be reached by telephone at 305-378-6677 or by email at <District8@miamidade.gov>.
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Summer is here. It’s time for barbecues and outdoor entertaining; time to bring the outdoors in and the indoors out; time for fresh colors and tropical touches. It’s time to visit Ace Home Center in South Miami. From the paint on the walls to the linens on your table and everything in between, Ace has what you need to spruce up your home for summer. “We’re the hardware store that women love,” said Betty Phillips, buyer and manager of the At Home division at Ace. “The front of our store is filled with summer merchandise and our unique homelike setting stops people in their tracks when they come in. At Ace, you can pick up what you need and find what you want.” When you visit Ace for your garden tools, you’ll also find that perfect summer sunhat you’ve been seeking. When you come in for citronella candles and tiki torches, you’ll discover outdoor chandeliers and unique wall décor to dress up your patio. For summer entertaining, Phillips recommends Caspari paper goods and the unique rattan serving pieces, ice buckets and lanterns she has in stock in her department. Kick off the barbecue season and cook like a pro with a new Weber grill. Add stylish seating to your patio, porch or yard with casual furniture, bistro sets, rocking chairs and benches, most of which can be left outdoors, year-round, and requires little maintenance. On her buying trips for At Home, Phillips, who has been with Ace for 10 years, looks for unique items that make Ace a true specialty store and for special products that her customers have requested. “It’s important to listen to my customers and buy what they need and want,” she said.
“We have décor and giftware with a tropical theme and many items with the pineapple motif — the symbol of hospitality. It’s all so fitting for our South Florida lifestyle.” The At Home Center offers silver-plated and Sterling silver picture frames in every size, as well as candles by Archipelago, Root, Votivo, Yankee and more. You will find Lampe Berger and LeTeeDa luxury fragrances for the home and Beatrice Ball metalware that never needs polishing. One of the quickest and most dramatic ways to update a room with summer splash is with paint. The Paint Center at Ace carries Benjamin Moore paints and can help you select the perfect color for an accent wall or the whole room. Experts in the Paint Center can match any color you desire to suit your room setting. If you have plans to renovate your kitchen and bath this summer, the Ace Kitchen and Bath Department has everything you need. “We really are a one-stop shopping destination for your kitchen and bath projects,” Phillips said. “We have a huge selection of kitchen and bath hardware, sinks, bathtubs and more. You truly have to see it to believe it. “We all love what we do,” Phillips continued. “We enjoy helping our customers with any and all of their home projects and needs.” There are three Ace Home Center locations — South Miami, Pinecrest and Miami Beach — and all are owned by Dan Hitchcock. Ace Home Center in South Miami is located at 7325 Red Rd. (SW 57th Avenue) and the phone number is 305-6671195. The store is open 7:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit online at <www.acehomecenters.net>.
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Riviera Preparatory School prepares for fall opening BY NANCY EAGLETON
As students throughout Miami enjoy the summer, the students, families, administration and faculty of Riviera Schools look ahead with anticipation to the 2011-12 school year and the opening of its new, stateof-the-art preparatory school campus. Riviera Preparatory School now will provide high school students with the same commitment and excellence that Riviera Schools has offered to younger students in preschool through eighth grade since 1950. The new campus, located on SW 87th Avenue, is nearing completion and will feature nearly 100,000 square feet of facilities on the 10.5-acre site. “We have been working to make this high school a reality since 1998,” said Peter Cohen, Riviera Schools’ associate director. “It is a dream come true to be opening this fall. This school is a natural part of Riviera’s evolution and serves to further our mission of creating a unique educational institution and environment for our students.” During the 2011-12 school year, Riviera Preparatory will open to students in grades six through nine and during each subsequent year, a grade level will be added. Students in
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Zoo Miami to celebrate opening of Wacky Barn BY LAUREN VANDENBERG
Zoo Miami’s new Wacky Barn will provide visitors with a petting zoo experience in a colorful, non-traditional barn featuring a new collection of animals including miniature and Shetland horses, goats, alpaca, sheep, and other animals. To celebrate this zany addition, from July 2 to 4 Zoo Miami’s guests will be treated not only to meeting these special animals, but also to special admission prices, country music, giveaways, and more. All guests who would like to attend the “Hoe Down” from July 2 to 4 or visit the zoo anytime in July are invited to relive their wacky youth by obtaining a coupon at <www.facebook.com/zoomiami> and <www.zoomiami.org>. This coupon will enable them to only pay the child’s admission price of $11.95 plus tax, good for up six people in their party. Aside from the special admission price, the first 1,000 guests visiting July 2-4 will be treated to great giveaways. Each day during Independence Day weekend, collectable, custom, limited edition Wacky Barn lapel pins, souvenir cups and bandanas will be given away. On July 2, Blue Bell will be on hand distributing ice cream snacks from noon to 2 p.m., to help raise funds for the Scoops for Conservation Fund, a partnership between the Zoological Society of Florida and Blue Bell Ice Cream that encourages donations for wildlife conservation. Singer/songwriter Buddy Brown will be performing original and popular country music July 2-4 from noon to 1 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. His songs have been picked up by radio stations in Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, and New Mexico, and he has opened for country music artists Colt Ford
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Celebrate America’s Birthday at Miami’s Bayfront Park Celebrate the birth of our great nation with one of the largest fireworks displays in South Florida on July 4 at Miami’s Bayfront Park, located at 301 N. Biscayne Blvd. The spectacular fireworks display can be seen from anywhere in the park. Enjoy food and beverages, and a free Kids’ Zone with inflatable slides, a “kiddie carousel,” hoops, face painting and more. Bring the whole family for a free fun-filled day. For information, call 305-358-7550.
CONCERNED CITIZENS OF CUTLER BAY SCHEDULES NEXT MEETING ON JULY 5 The Concerned Citizens of Cutler Bay will hold its monthly meeting on July 5, 7-9 p.m., in the Jim Shiver Community Center at Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 Cutler Ridge Dr. All are invited. The chair of Cutler Bay’s Educational Advisory Committee, Rosi Alvarez, will update residents on the progress towards a high school in Cutler Bay. Ralph Casals, Cutler Bay’s director of Public Works, will speak about hurricane season preparations. Concerned Citizens of Cutler Bay is a non-profit civic organization with a purpose to “Promote Community Awareness and Citizen Involvement.” This meeting is an opportunity to discuss issues of interest with your friends, neighbors, and
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South Florida Inc. (CIASF), a non-profit organization of business leaders involved in the development, design, construction, sales, and leasing of Industrial and Commercial Real Estate in South Florida, will be hosting the “Intermodal Center and other MIA Initiatives” event on July 15, taking place at the Country Club of Coral Gables, 990 Alhambra Circle. Miguel Southwell, Deputy Aviation Director of Development, will serve as the guest speaker of the day. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. with ticket prices starting at $35 for members and $45 for non-members. RSVP by July 11 via email to <info@ciasf.com>. For more information, send email to <info@ciasf.com> or fax your questions to 305-662-6115.
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The latest change scheduled at The Palms at Town and Country is the demolition of a 40,000-square-foot structure that housed Keiser College. The freestanding building will be replaced by new structures in The Palms featuring updated architecture matching the existing Mediterranean design unveiled in 2009 for the Loehmann’s and Nordstrom Rack stores. Redevelopment also will include locating a new traffic “round-about” just east of the site of the former Keiser building. Keiser College opened a new location at the Crossroads at Dolphin Commerce Centers professional building campus in March. Keiser College’s site will be replaced by new buildings with “leasing-driven” size, according to Deborah Blackford, spokesperson for The Palms, owned and operated by TIAA-CREF in association with Flagler Development Corporation, the development entity. The new design for a retail complex will provide guests with direct access as well as additional curbside parking areas, she said. Redevelopment plans “include further enhancement of The Palms at Town and Country’s outdoor dining and entertainment options, in addition to an array of exciting new retail stores,” Blackford added. Scheduled to open at The Palms in June is Cadillac Ranch, an American-styled bar and grill featuring a rock ’n roll atmosphere with a diverse menu ranging from homemade meatloaf to pasta dishes, she said. Classic rock, modern rock and similar sounds will play through a state-of-the-art
Redevelopment plans “ i n c l u d e f u rt h e r e n h a n c em e n t o f T h e P a l m s a t To w n a n d C o u n t r y ’s o u t d o o r d i n i n g a n d e n t e rt a i n m e n t o p t i o n s , i n a d d i t i o n t o a n a rr a y o f e x c i t i n g n e w re t a i l s t o re s . ” sound system with multiple large-screen televisions located throughout a 7,000plus-square-foot facing with outdoor dining facing The Palms lakefront. CG Burgers opened its 3,485-squarefoot space on May 17 at 8525 Mills Dr., across from the Blue Martini restaurant, with lakefront patio seating. It is the third location for the expanding firm offering antibiotic-free chicken, turkey and bison burgers as well as a dozen varieties of prime beef hamburgers with sides and salads. A new Carmine’s La Trattoria restaurant featuring Italian specialties is anticipated to open by fall of 2011, she noted. The 75-acre Town and Country site includes other major components, the strip shopping center west of Mills Drive that includes a Publix, CVS/Pharmacy, Marshall’s, 24-Hour Fitness Center, plus a Professional/Medical Arts Building on the northeast corner of the property at SW 84th Street and 117th Avenue.
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Day of Smiles provides free surgeries for children Nineteen South Florida children, teens and young adults received the gift of a happy smile at Baptist Children’s Hospital during its recent annual Day of Smiles. Doctors from various specialties volunteered their time to help correct cleft lips and palates and perform nose revisions, hand surgery, ear reconstruction and scar revisions. This is the 10th year the hospital has donated its facilities and provided free surgeries for children whose families couldn’t afford the operations. (Photos by Mabel Rodriguez)
Plastic surgeon Tal Roudner, MD, marks the area where he will revise a scar on the forehead of patient Elio Cases, 8.
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Plastic surgeon Rafael Gottenger, MD, checks on Iara Barrera, 10, before performing additional surgery to correct her cleft lip and palate. This is the fourth year Iara has received reconstructive surgery during Day of Smiles at Baptist Children’s Hospital.
Yvonne Barbato, RN, helps prepare Sagine Atis, 4, for surgery to remove a growth on her ear. Her parents, Bernadette and Massenet Atis, are shown in the background.
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Stings gather to mark 50-year Class Reunion BY ROBERT HAMILTON
More than 350 Stingarees from the Miami Senior High (MHS) Class of 1961 came from all over the world to join the festivities for their 50-year Class Reunion the weekend of June 10. The three-day event, celebrated at the Doral Country Club and Spa, offered a flurry of activities, dances, dining and a good deal of tears and hugs. The theme “Golden Moments” set the tone for the weekend event. A rousing Friday night rock and roll sock hop dance kicked off the festivities. As a deejay spun “oldie goldies” Stingarees browsed a winding 180-foot long “Memory Lane” display made by Arlene Miller of Kendall. The display pictorially presented the history of
this generation from the start of WWII to the end of Osama bin Laden, along with lots of pictures and school memorabilia. On Saturday, with former Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick (Class of ’61) as their tour guide, a busload of Stingaree alumni took a trip to their childhood neighborhoods and their junior high school campuses. The highlight of the trip was the final destination — the historic Miami Senior High School, built in 1928. There they were greeted by Miami-Dade School Board member Racquel Regalado, activities director Barbara Quintero and former activities director Richard DeAguero (a ’61 alumnus). They were treated to a tour of the school with its new additions and shown the beginnings of the historic restoration of the
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Reunion co-chairs Louise Norris and Kendall resident Howard Sherman were honored for their leadership. Helen Realini (South Miami) and Cerita Lane (Broward) were recognized for their creation of the class directory. South Miami resident Mark Buchbinder was applauded for his work in coordinating all activities with the hotel. The Fabulons band played dance music for the remainder of the evening. The Sunday brunch ended the weekend festivities with tearful goodbyes, promises to keep it touch and hearts filled with golden moments to remember. ––– See
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Stings gather to mark 50-year Class Reunion
Committee member Henry Pollock (right) with his wife, Sharon, describes plans for the ongoing historical restoration of Miami Senior High to alumni Ross Coslow and his wife, Marlene.
Committee members (l-r) Sandy Loevner, Cathee Poulsen and Ann Williams help register more than 300 attendees.
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After 17 years at the helm of MiamiDade’s Office of Film and Entertainment, Jeff Peel will be retiring from the county on July 1. Peel’s career began in the film office in 1993, with the blockbuster True Lies, and he has worked with thousands of films, TV shows, commercial and still photo productions over the years, including such iconic “Made in Miami” films as Birdcage, Bad Boys I and II, Out of Sight, There’s Something About Mary, Miami Vice, Analyze This, Marley and Me, and Rock of Ages. Miami-Dade’s Office of Film and Entertainment will continue to offer location and permitting services to its film and television production clients under the supervision of Tony Ojeda, director, Miami-Dade County’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Peel’s tenure with the office also assisted in Miami’s historic growth into the U.S. Hispanic and Latin American television production capital that it is today, hosting the headquarters for Univision and Telemundo, Venevision, Discovery Latin, MTV and Nickleodeon Latin, and dozens of other Spanish-language television production and post-production companies and networks. A recent resurgence in U.S. domestic television series work also has occurred on Peel’s watch, with USA Network’s Burn Notice, A&E’s The Glades, Starz Network’s Magic City, and ABC’s reboot of Charlie’s Angels shooting in MiamiDade County this year. One of Peel’s lasting contributions to Miami-Dade County’s success with the film and television production industries
was the creation in 2005 of FilMiami.org, an online portal to film permitting and locations information, and access to local crews and vendors, which allowed producers from around the world to find anything they needed to produce in the county. FilMiami also incorporated the cities of Miami and Miami Beach into its film permitting protocols, creating a virtual onestop shop for all things related to production in the area. The film and entertainment industry has grown exponentially during the time Peel has overseen the county’s film program, from an estimated $2.5 billion gross revenues in 1999 to more than $3.2 billion in 2009. An estimated 18,000-plus workers generated more than $1 billion in wages in the film, television, commercial advertising and still photo industries in MiamiDade in 2009. More than 1,000 location filming shoots are handled annually by the Miami-Dade Office of Film and Entertainment, which alone accounts for $100 million to $150 million spent into the local economy each year. A recent analysis by the Governor’s Office of Film and Entertainment shows that nearly 70 percent of all productions receiving Florida incentives will be shot in Miami-Dade County, generating more than $800 million in local expenditures between 2010 and 2015. Peel has plans to remain active in Miami-Dade’s film community after his retirement, in particular with Film Florida, the statewide industry trade organization he helped create in 1998. He and his wife, Cathy Grimes Peel, the retiring director of the county’s Consumer Services Department, also will look forward to some travel and relaxation in the coming months.
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DSWM announces holiday schedule for garbage and recycling pickup BY LEE STEPHENS
Customers of the Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) should note the following schedule for garbage and recycling collection services, disposal operations and the department’s Administrative Offices for the upcoming Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4.
CURBSIDE GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTION SERVICE There will be NO collection of garbage or trash. DSWM customers who are serviced on Mondays are reminded not to place their waste carts at the curb on Monday, July 4. Garbage collection for these customers will take place on their next regularly scheduled collection day, Thursday, July 7. Customers are reminded to place their waste at the curb by 7 a.m. that day. Please note garbage collection on Thursday, July 7, may take place later than customers are used to; residents are asked to be patient as all garbage will be picked up that day.
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La Ley Sports promotes youth sports in S. Florida BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
When John H. Ruiz traveled he had to miss his son’s baseball games. That bothered him because watching his son, Johnny, play was very important. So he started La Ley Sports, an avenue for other parents and families who can’t attend a game to watch their children play. Ruiz already had a media production company that he had put together to broadcast his law program that runs nightly. “He figured now I’m going to get into broadcasting Little League and high school games, and bring youth sports to the Internet, TV sets or smart phones,” said Henry Vilar, La Ley’s director of sports marketing and stadium operations. There’s even a La Ley Sports application that you can download for free onto your iPad, iPhone or Android. The concept took off and in just a year La Ley Sports is in the midst of an expansion by taking over the Homestead Sports Complex and hosting major youth baseball tournaments this summer. La Ley Sports also purchased the Hardball Training Center in the Falls, renamed it the La Ley Sports Training Center and brought in former UM great Mike Tosar to run the operation. “We are coming up on our one year anniversary in August,” Vilar said. “The main focus is youth sport, from 8 to 18.” La Ley wants to make it easier for athletes to be discovered so they created <www.laleysports.com>, a database of sports minded students that includes athletic profiles and school information as well as community service commitments. Vilar said this is so high schools, college recruiters and pro scouts in a variety of sports have a central place where they can see an athlete’s sports history.
In addition to the database, La Ley Sports provides coverage of all sports. La Ley Sports broadcast as many games in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties as it can. “We have more events than we can handle,” he said. “We cover lacrosse, baseball and football just to name a few. For all the girls that cheerlead, those are also covered. We broadcast more than 4,000 games across the world.” Currently, baseball is the core of La Ley Sports. “That’s how we got started,” Vilar said. “We just took over the Homestead Sports Complex.” They refurbished the fields, making them ready for summer tournaments that began in June leading to World vs. States International Baseball Classic during the week of July 22, under the guidance of Ruiz, La Ley president; Vilar, and tournament director Enrique (Kiki) Fernandez. “Teams from all over the world as well as the United States, from 8 to 18 years are going to try to qualify and win the tournament,” Vilar said. “Once those three qualifying weeks are over, a tournament team is going to be selected from each state.” Players from all over the world will try to qualify to participate in the Youth World Baseball Classic, July 22-28, at the La Ley Sports Complex. La Ley also is offering summer camps in girls softball and boys baseball for ages 10 to 18. The campers can be dropped off at the Homestead complex or they can be taken to the indoor baseball facility at the Falls to be bused to Homestead. Campers will be taught by experienced softball and baseball coaches, and there will be surprise guest speakers including former Major League Baseball players. For more information about La Ley Sports, go online to <www.laleysports.com>.
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Inaugural ‘Geek Film Festival’ debuts at Florida Supercon BY GARY ALAN RUSE
The inaugural “Geek Film Festival” debuts in Miami at Florida Supercon 2011, a pop culture convention that takes place July 1-4 at the Miami Airport Convention Center. The festival includes more than 50 films, several made in Miami by local producers, as well as guest filmmakers, filmmaker panels, Q&A’s, premieres, parties, and other film-related events. Kathleen “Kat” Anderson is Geek Film Festival director and in charge of communications for Florida Supercon. She also is a film director in her own right, went to high school in Miami and attended Florida International University. “Miami has seen a recent explosion of venues to see independent film including O Cinema, Tower Cinema, Miami Beach Cinematheque, Borshct Film Fest, and others, and now the Geek Film Festival is joining the ranks,” Anderson said. “There is a Miami-based film team called Ginnungagap Filmwerks that is made up of two scientists who complete all their films with no-to-low budget. We are presenting the world premiere of their Planeta Desconocido at the fest.” Local group Creature Entertainment also is screening one of its films, and attending film and TV celebrities include Cary Elwess (The Princess Bride, Saw, Robin Hood: Men In Tights, Psych, and more), Bruce Boxleitner
Pictured is last year’s Florida Supercon as attendees chat with artist Deleon Walters (seated).
(Tron, Tron: Legacy and Babylon 5), Todd Stashwick (Heroes), Dorian Gregory (Charmed) and Cindy Morgan (Tron). Florida Supercon also attracts comic book aficionados, pop music enthusiasts and fans of Japanese pop culture such as anime and manga. There are lots of contemporary artists and writers and some “Golden Age” stars such as Florida resident Allen Bellman, who was one of the artists for the 1940s’ Captain America comic book that inspired the new big budget film. Deleon Walters, an artist based in Hollywood, is back again for Florida Supercon, which is now in its sixth year. “I’m definitely looking forward to the whole shindig, with added glee since there’s been an extra day added this year,” Walters said. “The one thing I would say that uniquely drives Florida Supercon is the fact that there is always something going on. “If you are so inclined, you could watch Cobra Commander pummel the Geico Caveman in the wrestling events, or forget that entirely and learn the finer details of costuming at one of the many informative panels. It’s an event that’s just chock full of goodness, and the vibe is a giant weekend long pop culture party.” Miami Airport Convention Center is located at 711 NW 72 Ave. Florida Supercon 2011’s official website is <www.floridasupercon.com>. For information on tickets, which start at $15, visit online at <http://fsc2011.eventbrite.com>.
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JAM Foundation spreading word on suicide prevention BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
Justin Menendez lost his little brother, Jason, to suicide in April 2009. Jason was just a month shy of his 14th birthday and still in middle school when he committed suicide. “I was 15. It was freshman year,” Menendez said. “We were like 16 months apart.” It was a devastating blow to the entire family. Investigators told the family a break-up had apparently led the teen to take his life. The suicide affected Menendez so much he transferred from Killian to Archbishop Carroll High School, where he is an incoming senior. Today, Menendez is working to keep other families from going through the same pain he felt. A year after his brother’s death, he created the JAM Foundation. “We try spreading awareness and giving out the warning signs to prevent it from happening,” he said. “We have a brochure that tells red flags and what parents and teachers should look for.” Menendez wants to be sure that despondent kids can get help so they can go on and finish high school. “People say that you discover yourself in high school,” he said. “But if you don’t make it through middle school…” Because middle school is such a time of emotional highs and lows, parents often don’t realize their child is struggling emotionally more than normal. “They just think ‘oh, it’s the middle school age, the middle school attitude,’” he said. He hopes that by becoming educated about the warning signs, parents can seek help before their child takes the drastic step of attempting suicide.
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Menendez said the top warning signs include the withdrawal from friends and family, rebellious behavior and difficulty in getting along with others. There also are hidden warning signs — including changes in eating habits and running away. When Menendez began to learn more about suicide, he was blown away by how common it is and how it’s not discussed. He wants to help others talk about it because talking can be
therapeutic. So far, JAM has participated in walks for suicide prevention groups and the group has reached out to the public, sponsoring booths at the Taste of Pinecrest and St. Louis Catholic Church Festival for the Poor. Menendez also made the trek to Tallahassee for National Suicide Prevention Day. He is planning to start speaking to kids about suicide prevention and even had a session scheduled at Devonaire K-8 this year, but had to postpone in order to go to Tallahassee to meet with legislators and representatives of Florida’s suicide prevention office. It was an important meeting because the legislature sought to close down the suicide prevention office but opted instead to move it to Department of Children and Families. In the meantime, JAM is ramping up its efforts. Members want to work with the Miami-Dade School District on youth suicide prevention programs. The foundation also is making an effort to do something to mark National Suicide Prevention Day on Sept.10. Last year Menendez tried to convince schools to make Sept. 10 a no uniform day so kids could wear yellow in honor of National Suicide Prevention Day, but the efforts began too late to be effective. His goal is to make it happen for Sept. 10 of this year. “Our foundation is trying to focus on youths,” he said. “Once you go off to college, there are a lot of different programs for college students.” But suicide prevention programs for middle and high school kids are lacking and he’s hoping to change that. For more information, go online to <www.thejamfoundation.org>.
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Deering Estate at Cutler to offer free admission on selected dates BY ROBERT HAMILTON
The Deering Estate at Cutler will offer free admission on the following Saturdays: July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17, as part of its annual Fee-Free “PLAY” Days. Bring your family and friends and enjoy complimentary admission as well as hands-on eco-art activities, science discovery programs, and historic house tours — all for free. Guests can stroll through the Artist Village where the Deering Estate’s Artistsin-Residence create and display works of art. The Grove House Artist Exhibit also will be on display in the Richmond Cottage and Stone House through Aug. 31. Spend the entire day and have a picnic on the main lawn facing Biscayne Bay. The Fee-Free “PLAY” Days were created to honor the Deering Estate’s partner organizations and the community. On July 16 the estate will honor the Village of Palmetto Bay; on Aug. 20 it will honor teachers and environmental educators, and on Sept. 17 it will honor
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Bowling for Rhinos returns to Bird Bowl on July 15 BY LAUREN VANDENBERG
The annual bowling fundraiser by the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK), Bowling for Rhinos (BFR), takes place on Friday, July 15, at Bird Bowl; 9275 SW 40 St. Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. with the Bowl-a-thon from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Organized by Zoo Miami and the South Florida Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, the event benefits the South Florida Chapter of AAZK’S rhino conservation projects. With its goal of helping rhinos worldwide, 100 percent of all funds raised by BFR benefit rhino conservation projects for four species of rhino, their habitats, and hundreds of other endangered plants and animals. BFR helps preserve the black, white, Javan and Sumatran rhinos. The world’s rhino population has decreased 90 percent since 1970 due to poaching. The AAZK and Zoo Miami invite everyone for a night of excitement that includes: bowling, raffles, a “Keep the Rhinos Horny”
T-shirt sale, and a much-anticipated silent auction. Open to the public, teams of five to six bowlers may register for a night full of strikes and spares. Register before July 5 and pay $30 per bowler. After July 5, the registration fee increases to $35. Bowlers with $200 or more in sponsor money will be eligible to enter for the grand prize. Make sure you collect all the money you can because in 2008 the highest money raiser won a 15-day trip to Indonesia. More than 60 AAZK chapters participate in BFR throughout the U.S. raising over $200,000 annually. The South Florida Chapter of AAZK has been active in Bowling for Rhinos since 1990. To date, they have raised over $40,000 toward the rhino conservation effort. For more information, call Zoo Miami at 305-251-0400 ext. 84921; send email to the South Florida Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers at <sfaazk@yahoo.com> or visit online at <www.aazkbfr.org>.
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MDPLS, Miami Dolphins Foundation present Summer Reading Program BY VICTORIA GALAN
The Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) and the Miami Dolphins Foundation are teaming up for another exciting summer of reading for people of all ages. The 2011 Summer Reading Program continues through Saturday, July 23, with a number of special events and programs in branches throughout the county. The program is divided into three themes: “One World, Many Stories” for children 12 and younger; “You Are Here,” for teens 13-18, and “Novel Destinations,” for adults. Children and teens are encouraged to read for two or more hours each week, which qualifies them to receive an entry ticket for the Grand Prize drawing. Grand prizes include a Miami Dolphins VIP Training Camp Experience; Miami
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Coconut Grove getting ready for July 4 events BY LILIANA DONES Soon the flags will be unfurled and once again be lining the streets of downtown Coconut Grove as the village readies for its favorite holiday celebration — Independence Day. As in previous years, the events start early and end late, beginning with the traditional picnic at The Barnacle, and culminating with a big bash and fireworks display at Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Rd. The board of directors of the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce is excited to be coordinating the fireworks extravaganza at Peacock Park, and especially looking forward to teaming up with returning sponsor, the Boston Beer Company. Sam Adams once again is the official beer for July 4 at Peacock Park, and nothing goes better with beer than an assortment of some of the city’s top gourmet food trucks, including, as of this date: CheeseMe Mobile, Dim Ssam a gogo, Gastropod, Latin Burger and The Fish Box, plus Fireman Derek’s World-Famous Pies and a Snow Caps stand. Soft drinks, cocktails and Zico Coconut Water will round out the menu. Free Entertainment includes performances by The Ramblers Band, Pit Bull of Blues and Joel Zoss. There also will be a Children’s Fun Zone. Festivities in the park get going around 5 p.m. and are expected to last until 10 p.m. As per tradition, the Coconut Grove Independence Day celebrations begin at 11 a.m. with an old-fashioned picnic at The Barnacle Historic State Park. Lawn games, board games, kite making, crafts, and a treasure hunt will keep the whole family entertained and in a sporting mood. Live music from Joel Zoss adds atmosphere to a park already decked out in traditional Fourth
of July bunting. Bring a picnic or treat yourself to hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie dogs and burgers, popcorn, soft drinks and ice cream available for purchase. The Barnacle Historic State Park is located at 3485 Main Hwy. in downtown Coconut Grove, across the street from the Coconut Grove Playhouse. Admission to the park on the day of this event is $5; $3 for ages 6-12; children under 6 are free. The park opens at 9 a.m. with activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park closes at 5 p.m. The Barnacle welcomes blankets, lawn chairs and picnics, but alcohol and fireworks are not permitted. For additional information call 305-4426866 or visit online at <www.TheBarnacle.org>. The fun continues in downtown Grove, with the Merchants Group Scavenger Hunt which starts around 3 p.m., followed by the Hotdog Eating Contest at CocoWalk. Once the winner is announced, it is time to head to the park and stake out a spot to relax and enjoy a variety of food with ice cold Sam Adams, and let the fireworks begin. The entire weekend is filled with festivities. Many of the Grove hotels will be having weekend specials, and the Grove BID once again will feature all manner of street theater — from flame throwers, to tightrope dancers and acrobats, performing daring feats along Grand Avenue. The chamber is in need of volunteers to help at the vending booths in the park. It is a lot of fun and a great way to make sure you have a spot to see the fireworks. For more information, contact Lisa Shallenberger at <lmshall@hotmail.com>. For up-to-the-minute info and event itinerary as it unfolds, check out the events calendar on the chamber website at <www.coconutgrovechamber.com>.
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Aspiring vocalists, musicians get the chance to hone their craft BY TARNELL CARROLL
Aspiring vocalists and musicians will get the chance to hone their craft this summer when Miami Dade College (MDC) and the Civic Chorale of Greater Miami host Free Summer Reading Sessions on Tuesdays, July 12 and Aug. 2, 7-9 p.m., at the Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104 St., Building 8, Second Floor, Room 8-247. The sessions will allow participants to get acquainted with the Civic Chorale during its informal rehearsals, where they will be able to fine tune their sight reading skills and improve their vocal technique. The singers of the Civic Chorale also will perform selections from various musical genres during the rehearsals. The sessions are free and open to the public. Attendance at both sessions is not required. The Summer Reading Sessions will be led by MDC’s Dr. Kenneth Boos, the Civic Chorale’s artistic director; Robert Gower, assistant conductor; Donald Oglesby, Alec Schumacker, Ryan Ellis, and Karen Gentry as guest conductors.
The revamped Civic Chorale of Greater Miami’s mission is to provide an opportunity for amateur and professional singers to study and perform a variety of choral literature, to enhance the cultural life of the community through public performance of choral music, and to provide ongoing community service and outreach. Under the direction of Boos, the Civic Chorale of Greater Miami has been a vital part of the South Florida musical community since 1970. Founded by Lee Kjelson, the group is comprised of students and adult members of the community who share a love for singing and musical excellence. In January 2010, the Chorale began its affiliation with Miami Dade College with the guidance of Rodester Brandon, chair of the Kendall Campus’ Music, Theater and Dance Department. For more information about the Civic Chorale of Greater Miami, contact Civic Chorale’s artistic director Dr. Kenneth Boos at 305-237-2394, email at <kboos@mdc.edu> or Phee Price, Civic Chorale’s executive director, at 305-4905930, email at <pheeprice@gmail.com>.
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Students get scholarships from Salute to Education BY LEE STEPHENS
Salute to Education Inc., a scholarship program created and funded by the South Florida Ford and Lincoln dealers and Ford Motor Company, has awarded $1,000 scholarships and laptop computers to 70 high school seniors in Miami-Dade County. Each student applied in one of four main categories in which he/she qualified. The categories are Athletics, Arts (Language Arts/Foreign Language and Performing/ Visual Arts), Leadership/Service, and Sciences (Mathematics/Computer Science and Natural Science). A Scholarship Committee comprised of community, civic and educational leaders then judged the applications and selected winners from Miami-Dade County. Along with the scholarship check, each of the scholarship winners also received a new laptop computer. There also were 70 winners chosen from Broward County. “We recognize the tremendous potential in the students within the South Florida community and we are committed to helping them pursue their dreams of a higher education,” said Victor Benitez, president of Salute to Education and vice president of Gus Machado Ford. “With the consistent rise in college tuition, students have come to rely on scholarships like ours to help fund their schooling,” Benitez added. “Although we live in challenging economic times, the South Florida Ford and Lincoln dealers are still committed to continuing granting scholarships and assisting high school seniors in South Florida with their educational goals.” The scholarship winners were recognized during the 17th annual Salute to Education Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Saturday, June 11, at the Graham Center Ballroom at Florida International University. Salute to Education Inc., established in 1994, is a non-profit organization funded through dealership contributions and corporate support from Ford Division, Lincoln Division, Ford Credit and Ford Customer Service Division. In addition, the program receives support from a Scholarship Committee composed of Ford and Lincoln dealers and business, educational and civic leaders. Community volunteer participa-
tion has been an integral part of the campaign’s success. Salute to Education is one of the largest private scholarship programs in South Florida and has awarded more than $3.5 million in scholarships to more than 3,400 deserving public and private high school seniors in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Following are the names of the area Salute to Education Scholarship winners separated by school and the category in which they won the scholarship: Coral Reef High — Raquel Laing, Athletics; Kelly Wells, Arts: Performing Arts and Visual Arts. G. Holmes Braddock High — Jessica Caceres, Arts: Foreign Language and Language Arts; Anais Rodriguez, Arts: Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Homestead High — Natasha Mathurin, Leadership/Service. John A. Ferguson High — Geisy Sanz Maspons, Leadership/Service; Miguel Sotolongo, Sciences: Mathematics/ Computer Science. MAST Academy — Laura Herrera, Sciences: Natural Science; Ryan Leibowitz, Leadership/Service. Miami Palmetto High — Kelly Hsu, Leadership/Service; Alexandra MaddenBeatley, Arts: Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Miami Southridge High — Miguel Amezcua, Sciences: Natural Science. Miami Sunset High — Maria Barrios, Arts: Foreign Language and Language Arts; Jenniffer Guerrero, Leadership/ Service; Yingxin He, Sciences: Mathematics/Computer Science; Rachel Taylor Sciences: Natural Science. New World School of the A rts — Luna Goldberg, Arts: Performing Arts and Visual Arts. South Dade High — Laura Tarancon, Arts: Foreign Language and Language Arts. South Miami High — Amy Diaz, Leadership/Service; Diana Martinez, Sciences: Mathematics/Computer Science; Jackeline Zelaya, Arts: Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Southwest Miami High — Andres Casas, Sciences: Mathematics/Computer Science; Liana Guerra, Leadership/ Service; Yelena Orrelly, Arts: Foreign Language and Language Arts.
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New Panthers on the prowl get to meet Simon Cowell
Friends and incoming Palmetto Senior High School freshmen pictured (l-r) Maggie Thomas, Jessie Kaplan, Kate Eagleton, Mia Ersoff and Francesca Stein rocked with Simon Cowell at the X Factor auditions, held recently at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables.
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