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FEBRUARY 5 - 18, 2013
BankUnited Center marks 10 years Around Town
BY ALLISON DOBIN
s the basketball lights turned on at the BankUnited Center (BUC) on Friday, Jan. 18, staff prepared for the 368th basketball game to be played at the venue since it opened on Jan. 4, 2003. However, this game would be different from all others — this would be the first high school basketball game to be played at the Global Spectrum-managed arena on the campus of the University of Miami. With the Belen Jesuit Wolverines squaring off against the Christopher Columbus Explorers, these rival schools would make history as the BankUnited Center celebrates 10 years of sports and entertainment in the city of Coral Gables. Prior to the start of the game, the achievement of bringing this match to the venue was recognized as Global Spectrum’s Lorenzo Muñiz, general manager of the BankUnited Center, was given the Seal of the City alongside others by Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason, Coral Gables City Commissioner Frank Quesada and Miami Commissioner Francis Suarez.
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UM’s WCA ‘Dancing for a Cure’ set for Feb. 16
It’s more of the same at City Hall BY MICHAEL MILLER
Pictured are members of the Woman’s Cancer Association of the University of Miami (WCA). They are Kathy Cutler, Faith Garcia, Monica Espino, Sandy Arostegui, Lourdes Beltran, Zody Fogarty, Patty Gega, Christa Garavito, Elena Trueba-Altvater, Kathleen Aissen, Janet Karshan, Didi Silva, Sara Lee Sanderson, Kathy Logan, Barbara Moller, Linda Sioli, Michele Locicero, Linda Lieber, Lynn Allen, Genevieve Atkinson and Siumi Tuttle. (SEE STORY ON PAGE 9)
They also read it at Frankie’s Pizza Also known as the finest Italian pizza makers in town, the crew over at Frankie’s pizza on Bird Road and SW 91 Ave. is celebrating their 58th anniversary with lots of pizza and by showing us their favorite newspaper, the South Miami News.
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Ok, folks, the triumvirate made up of Mayor Stoddard, Commissioner Harris and the newest clown, Commissioner Bob “ the Bobble Head” Welsh are doing their darndest to get the Chief of Police Orlando de Castro Martinez to resign. Stoddard spent months putting together a dossier alleging all sorts of improprieties, but alas nothing has come of them yet, and my guys downtown tell me most of it is a bunch of hogwash anyway. The clowns even put together a Vote of confidence, which of course came back 3-2 as NO confidence with Commissioner Newman and Vice Mayor Leibman supporting the chief. So, now I hear, as lots of other
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To bookend this great game performed by Miami’s very own high school athletes and witnessed by a crowd of more 3,400, a three-point buzzer beater shot was made to win the game for the Explorers and create another memorable moment to add to the BUC’s 10-year history. When the BankUnited Center first opened its doors in January 2003 with the Miami Hurricanes defeating the University of North Carolina Tarheels in an overtime win, the event marked the first time a mid-size venue had opened south of Downtown Miami in MiamiDade County. Currently, the BUC still remains the largest facility of its kind south of Downtown Miami and continues to live up to its tagline “The Best Mid-Size Venue in the World.” Throughout the past 10 years, the BUC has hosted hundreds of memorable events and sold-out shows, opening with Coldplay and continuing on with concerts such as Green Day, John Mayer, Drake, The Fray, and Barry Manilow, as well as being the setting for televised events and award shows such as the 2004 Presidential Debates, Univision’s 2012 Meet the Candidates, Unplugged featuring Ricky Martin and Thalia, Premio Lo Nuestro, Premios Juventud, Billboard’s Latin Music Awards, and the first Season of Fox’s The X Factor. The venue also has welcomed worldrenowned figures and politicians, including His
Holiness the Dalai Lama, former President Bill Clinton, current President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, U.S. Sen. John McCain, Gov. Mitt Romney, and recently Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Throughout the rest of the year, the BankUnited Center will continue to celebrate the past decade by bringing entertaining shows to the residents of Coral Gables and all of South Florida. A brief ceremony also will take place to commemorate the anniversary where it all started as the Miami Hurricanes battle the UNC Tarheels once again on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Between basketball games, awards shows, concerts and political speeches, the BankUnited Center continues to make its mark on the University of Miami campus and looks forward to enlarging its footprint on the national stage for another decade. The BankUnited Center, an 8,000-seat multipurpose entertainment facility located at 1245 Dauer Dr. on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus, hosts concerts, family shows, trade shows, lecture series, sporting events and the University of Miami men’s and women’s basketball teams. For more information call 305-284-8686 or visit online at <www.BankUnitedCenter.com>.
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Who is This?
This local celebrity of sorts, looks over his motor cycle and yet he can't can quite figure out though how to turn it on. But he is a persistent guy and keeps trying and finally gets it right. Let's have some fun, so if you are the first person to contact me and tell me who this motorcycle enthusiast is, we gonna give you a $20 gift certificate to Smoothelicious, which is on US1 and 60th Ave. Here are some hints: • He works nearby for a health care provider. • He is well -liked. • Married with two kids. • He goes to Deli Lane and really enjoys pineapples. michael@communitynewspa pers.com> If you figured it out, call me at 305-669-7030 or email <m and we'll see if you won.
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Recycled Art featured at SOMI Art Walk Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB South Miami is a bustling place most every weekend but on the second Friday of the month, things are livelier than ever. The reason for this is the SOMI Art Walk, co presented by Chamber South, City of South Miami and SOMI Magazine. As part of the Jan. 11th Walk, Tachi Llamas and Giselle Delgado created ARTcycle, a bicycle-centered art event with a goal of raising bicycle safety awareness to reduce the number of bike-related accidents and fatalities in the City of Miami. Among the most original was a sculpture by artist Nancy Martini whose work was later on display at the Coral Gables Museum. Martini’s creation sold before the first exhibit with proceeds helping to benefit the bicycle safety awareness effort. A “Food Forest” themed sculpture, Martini’s piece incorporated bicycle parts
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and brown paper bags for paper mache to create a large tree and bush to resemble a layered food forest. For those new to that concept, food forests are eco systems planted in the manner of a landscape that is not only appealing to the eye but also provides food and is sustainable by planting in layers. While Miami has no public food forests, there is a very successful one in Seattle that provides food for the community as well as a place to learn about food and seed sharing. Through Nancy’s art, she hopes to educate and inspire the community to plant food forests in their own gardens as well as in public spaces, even if it is just a tiny PEG (permanent edible garden) plot. Martini works in a variety of mediums using recycled materials and is often a featured speaker for various civic and service organizations. By the way, Nancy Martini works in a variety of mediums using recycled materials and is often a featured speaker for various civic and service organizations. Other talented artists exhibiting that evening included Johanna Boccardo, Erwin Georgi, Mariano Costa-Peuser, Giselle Delgado Buraye, Elito Diaz, Astolfo Funes, Katiuska Gonzalez, Lucinda Linderman, Martini, Janet Mueller, Maximiliano Pecce, Gioconda Rojas, Katy Stallfus and Aida Tejada. Speaking of art, save the date for South Miami Rotary’s Annual Art Festival on the weekend of Feb. 23 and 24. This is always a great family event enjoyed by all with music, a variety of food, interesting art of all genres, children’s activities and more. The Rotary Club of Coral Gables takes pride coordinating this annual festival. The Club, by the way, meets at Carrabba’s Italian Restaurant in South Miami every Tuesday at noon and welcomes visiting Rotarians. In other Rotary related news, Coral Gables Rotary’s next Wine and Dine for Charity series, the second event in the series, will be held at Angelique Euro Café on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Event Chair, Rodney Langer, encourages wine lovers and foodies to sign up early for this affair as space is limited. Guests will enjoy a four course menu with wine pairings for an all inclusive price of $125 per person with the proceeds benefitting the Coral Gables Rotary Foundation. Other beneficiaries for the series include the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club May Van Sickle Children’s Dental Clinic, ShakeA-Leg, and The First Tee Foundation. For reservations, call Rod at 305-786 251-8459 or Gloria at 305-968-3090 Until next time, keep making each day count. If you would like to submit information for this column, please send your news via e-mail to gloriagalburns@aol.com.
Recycled art on display during ARTcycle event.
Nancy Martini poses here with her sculpture made from recycled bicycle parts and paper mache.
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February 5 - 18, 2013
Blame Irma La Douce for Coconut Grove Art Festival
BY LEVI MEYER AND BOBBI SCHWARTZ
‘MY
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When you are stuck in traffic because of the Coconut Grove Art Show on February 16-18, you can blame it on Irma La Douce. Yes, the year was 1963 and the sexy Broadway musical about the Left Bank Parisian Prostitute, later made famous in film by Shirley MacLaine, was scheduled to open at the Coconut Grove Playhouse. The idea for the original Coconut Grove Art Show was a publicity stunt to advertise the the play and turn the already artsy streets of Coconut Grove into a “Left Bank” filled with local art to publicize the new show at the Playhouse. I seriously doubt that fifty years ago when Charlie Cinnamon, the advertising representative for the Playhouse, came up with the idea for the Art Show he ever dreamed it would become an Annual Event with over 150,000 visitors a
year, over 500 artists and vendors attractingvisitors from all over the world. Today the Art Show is an event more than an art show. With music, special park and rides, last year;’s addition of Culinary Delights as well as...oh yah, art, of course. Back in the mid-1960s the art show was just a folksy, local event, something to do on a beautiful day in the middle of a Miami winter day. It was an excuse to go over to the Grove, park the car at any parking space you could find and walk around enjoying the local stores, a sweet snack at the drug store on the corner. If you were really good while your mother slowly, painfully looked at every piece of art that some local artist had stuck to a clothes line with old fashioned clothes pins, she would let you run around and play under the Banyan Trees in the park or watch the sailboats bob about in Biscayne Bay. It was an excuse to go to the Grove and be part of something fun, different and local. Now, fifty years later, Miamians debate how to get there or how to navigate the traffic. Even the locals book rooms at Grove hotels months in advance for a chance to see Coconut Grove as a native on foot and not have to deal with the traf-
fic... the best way to see the Grove. It’s an excuse for Miami kids who live out of town in wintry places to come home and visit the family in the middle of February and enjoy the Grove Art Show while in town. Every native Miamian has always known what Charlie Cinnamon knew back in 1963... the eclectic architectural history mixed with the eccentric, creative flavor of the Grove always pulls on our heart strings. There is nothing like a ride down Tigertail Avenue or driving on South Bayshore Drive into the Grove turning right at the park and continuing up McFarland Drive to Grand Avenue and Maine Highway to soothe our restless souls. While sitting and sipping a drink upstairs in Cocowalk and looking down on one of South Florida’s most beautiful intersections you, like most Miami natives as Coconut Grove Art Festival circa 1963 well as many a tourist, ponder –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– on what it must be like to live in this perfect paradise all year round. The ghosts of the Grove’s early settlers like Ralph Munroe and Kirk Munroe, bother writers but not related and Marjorie Stoneman Douglas smile down on the Grove Arts show. They knew what many an artist knew and what Charlie Cinnamon knew.... location, location, location is everything and Coconut Grove has it all... always did and always will. Remember that while sampling some of Miami’s finest art, food and weather at this year’s fiftieth anniversary celebration. And, the next time you wonder what it might be like to travel to France and see the Left Bank, remember that in 1963 Coconut Grove was the Left Bank under the Palm Trees and take a trip to Coconut Grove and have dinner at Le Bouchon du Grove. You can sit, enjoy a roasted rack of lamb with Herbs of Provence served with white beans and Basil Pesto. Rather than worrying on the Left Bank weather you can take Irma La Dolce, film poster 1963 a walk under the coconut palms in the –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Miami moonlight. Maybe one day you can Levi Meyer is a South Florida Real live there all year, who knows? It’s only a Estate agent at Fortune International shame you can’t take in a deep drama or a Realty. He is a third generation Miami funny comedy at the Coconut Grove native with a passion for all things in South Playhouse which has been shuttered up the Florida and can be contacted via his weblast few years, the original impetus for the site at <www.levimeyer.com>. Bobbi Schwartz, idea of the Art Show that has out lived the Levi’s mother, is a native Miamian, freePlayhouse that was once the heart of lance writer, and historian. She co-authors Coconut Grove. Maybe one day it will be this column and blogs regularly at open again, who knows? <www.hurricaneharbor.blogspot.com>.
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Frank Maye (right) consults with former Mayor Horace Feliu about his upcoming election, which by the way is just 13 months away.
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Very slowly, read the sign on the Post Office in South Miami. Now you can just puff away with a smile on your face. (Photo courtesy of Gary Alan Ruse)
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of their smoothies. Not sure which one, but it had peanut butter and chocolate in it and it did the trick. Felt revived and hydrated and it tasted great to boot. To find out more visit them at facebook.com/SmoothieliciousCafeDeli. Across the street from Sumerset Academy at 5876 SW 68 St, there is a big empty, which years ago used to be the home years ago, of a very large security company and then World Printing was there, too. Not too long ago, a pretty nice gym also called it home, but alas no more. The building was recently demolished and now it’s just a very large of land waiting for development. Searched the public records up and down but can’t find a recent transaction showing it was sold, but my guys tell me that a local doctor bought it and may just be putting up a very nice medical office there. Golly, do I sense a dramatic improvement in the area coming up real soon. Another Miami-Dade Moment, body builder ex Mayor Alvarez shocks community and demeans past political office with Speedo photo. The revelation that recalled MiamiDade Mayor Carlos Alvarez, 60, is an award winner at a bodybuilding contest for men over 60 and there was a photo of the man, with two tattoos now and a Speedo bathing suit. The image caused shutters through the fabric of MiamiDade because it becomes another local bizarre moment and the photo went global. (In fact, many people said at first they thought the photo of Alvarez was Photoshopped.) Alvarez, who started pumping iron when he joined the county’s police force decades ago and later in the force rising to become the department’s director through 2004. When he then resigned to run and become the Miami-Dade mayor and later county voters gave the first strong mayor form of government to him. However, Alvarez
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folks, have also heard, that the city is trying to pay out the chief to leave, but want to pay him less than what his contract calls for. Hmm. Seems to me that if the clowns want him to leave they can just pay him what his contract calls for. It’s that simple. Pay him and I’ll just betcha he’ll be on his merry way. South Miami Pharmacy which has two locations in the city, is closing down the original location which is on Sunset Drive and 63 Ave and moving that operation into its new and beautiful, I might add, two story location at 6050 South Dixie Highway. Downstairs is where you go to get your regular prescriptions and upstairs they do custom compounding for the meds that you need to have made just for you. The pharmacy is pretty quick in filling your order and they’ll also deliver it to you. For more information call them at 305740-9696 or go to <southmiamipharmacy.com> And you might be asking, “What becomes of the old location?” Well folks, much to the chagrin of the haters of South Miami Hospital (of which there might be a total of three), the hospital has purchased that land. Story around town is that medical offices will be built there as well as on some nearby parcels. my usually unreliable sources tell me that those buildings will be on the tax rolls, generating income for the city of South Miami. Hooray! Went over to Smoothielicious Cafe & Deli located at 6102 South Dixie Highway. Not once, but three Saturdays in a row, right after working out and had one
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always had an odd side to him and one of his sons, Carlos Alvarez Jr., went to prison for a variety of sexual battery charges, some involving minors. The Watchdog Report last week asked people about the photo, and story first broke in the www.miaminewtimes.com, and the chorus of comments was unison. “It’s clear he loves his body,” said one law enforcement officer and lay minister. Others including Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez was joking about the matter saying essentially this was it when it came to buffing up his physique and Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado thought it made Alvarez look diminished and all thought it was demeaning to the office of the county mayor. Alvarez changed when he was elected mayor back then and his authoritative manner alienated some commissioners on the dais and a series of articles in The Miami Herald on mayoral staff pay raises. While other county employee’s salaries were being cut sent Alvarez into the verbal stratosphere and he lashed out at the paper’s reporters in a press conference. And the later recall in 2011 financed by auto magnate Norman Braman sealed Alvarez’s fate and he lifted weights almost daily for a couple of hours while he was mayor. No one had considered this recent foray possible and once again, a former high-ranking elected leader from South Florida has become the punch line of comics and commentators, and the community as a whole. (This was provided by <www.watchdogreport.net>). Thought of the Day: Anyone without a sense of humor is at the mercy of everyone else. — William Rotsler Got any tips? Contact me at 305-6697355, ext. 249, or send emails to <Michael@communitynewspapers.com>.
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Membership at Beth Am means more than having a place to pray BY STUART DEBOWSKY
It has often been said that even the mightiest rivers must start as a narrow stream; that is how membership at Beth Am will shape your life once you take the important first step of “trying us out”. At first, you’ll likely see what the synagogue can mean for spiritual worship, vibrant and joyous but respectful of the ancient Jewish traditions. But look a little closer, spend a few more minutes getting to know about the place, and you’ll soon see that Temple Beth Am is more than just a place to pray. In fact if you are a regular reader of this article you may already know how many social, athletic, educational, and “just plain fun” events happen on our campus, each and every day of the year. And so, please accept this as yet another invitation to see how you can find a lasting place at Beth Am. We genuinely want you to understand how you can “fit in” with us and are excitedly waiting to welcome you with open arms! Our leadership has heard from its
BETH AM TEMPLE TALK membership with regard to the way we interact with the greater community, at large. To that end and because we live in these difficult economic times, the membership department has created an incentive package for more of the unaffiliated in our area to take advantage of all that Temple Beth Am has to offer. For the coming year, we have proudly re-introduced the “Get to Know Us” promotion, a first year incentive of $500 that includes all High Holy Day service tickets, annual security fee and full access to the hundreds of programming membership benefits during the year. This new policy is offered on top of the incentives we already have for seniors and young adults (who receive complimentary membership until the age of 29). And finally, as a cornerstone to the fundamentals of the religion as well as of the insti-
tution, we’ll never turn anyone away from membership for financial reasons. Beth Am aims to be a vibrant community center, made up of a vast collection of people, without regard to the financial pressures of belonging. After all, if we are to draw strength from one another in prayer, we must certainly be able open our doors to all who wish to join us. Once you’re here, you’ll realize how much you’ve been missing. I write this article to you as a volunteer member of the synagogue’s enthusiastic membership committee; I don’t work for the temple and I did not have the good fortune of growing up in Miami. In fact, I can still recall my first experiences at Beth Am, as it seemed like a campus that was larger than life and overwhelming with activities. Now, 15 years later, it is hard to remember my life without this profound Judaic connection. My young family has
invaluable connections to so many there and my business success is directly related to the variety of people I interact with, week in and week out. There is an undeniable spirit at Temple Beth Am and it can only get stronger as new energy and innovative suggestions help to shape it for the coming years. Take a closer look at Beth Am by visiting our campus, reviewing the website or asking the people you know around town that currently are members. If Beth Am is to be the vibrant river of Jewish life in Miami it will need to be nourished by all of the incoming rivers, from all corners of our community. And together, with your active participation, we will make a huge “splash” for generations to come. Hope to see you there! For more information about Temple Beth Am and membership incentives, call membership director Rita Diaz at 305-6676667, ext. 107, email <rdiaz@tbam.org> or join us for a personal tour and breakfast on Sunday, March 3, at 11 a.m. Please RSVP! Check out our website at <www.tbam.org>.
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KNOWING NOSES: Beyond the deviated septum as the cause of nasal obstruction BY DR. ANTHONY BARED
As a combination facial plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat) doctor who specializes in treating the various aesthetic and functional problems with the nose, I see many patients who suffer from breathing problems. “My nose is blocked,” is a common complaint. This is often proceeded by, “I have a deviated septum.” As true as this diagnosis may be, many are unaware of the other aspects of nasal breathing which may also aggravate their nasal blockage. In fact, if these other aspects are not adequately diagnosed, then nasal breathing problems will persist despite having the septum corrected. The nose is a three-dimensional structure, thus a three-dimensional approach is required to determine the cause(s) of the obstruction. It has become clear in my work on nasal breathing that the septum is only ONE of THREE areas that contribute to nasal blockage. Imagine, if you will, your nose to be like a tent, where the septum makes up the center pole of the tent and the sidewalls of the nose make up the sides of the tent. If either the walls of the tent collapse or if the pole is not in the center, then the space available on either side becomes narrowed. In the same manner, if the sidewall of the nose is weak and collapses when we breathe then the nasal passage on that side will become narrowed making breath-
ing more difficult. The solution is not to simply widen the nose (and definitely not to narrow it further, as many not cautious surgeons will do when performing their typical rhinoplasty), but instead to support the sidewall of the nose to prevent it from collapsing when we breathe. To take the tent example one step further, imagine if in the middle of the tent there was a large, rolled-up sleeping bag. We have structures inside our noses called turbinates- these are like the sleeping bags. They mainly serve the purpose of warming and humidifying the air we breathe before it reaches our lungs. If these turbinates become too large, however, they too can block our breathing, and may need to be reduced in size. Oftentimes, I see patients who may have had a previous turbinate reduction or septoplasty or both and still present with nasal blockage. In these patients, I tend to find that weakness in the sidewall of the nose is causing some narrowing or that specific, critical areas of the septum remain deviated. Proper treatment first requires proper diagnosis as not every cause of nasal breathing problems is due to a deviated septum. Dr. Anthony Bared is a board certified otolaryngologist, fellowship trained in facial plastic surgery. He is in private practice, together with Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, with offices in South Miami and Aventura, and a consultation office in Tampa. He devotes his practice to the management of all problems with the nose- breathing, aesthetics, and reparative procedures.
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UM’s WCA ‘Dancing for a Cure’ set for February 16 BY LEE STEPHENS
Woman’s Cancer Association of the University of Miami is preparing for its annual Dancing for a Cure gala set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the UM’s Newman Alumni Center, 6200 San Amaro Drive, featuring Mixout Djs Dj3one8(Omar) and Dj Cobas(Chris). WCA raises funds for cancer research, as well as education and patient support. In addition to an evening of dancing, Dancing for a Cure will have a silent auction and raffles, along with food and dessert stations and specialty bars. CBS 4 News anchor Eliott Rodriguez will return as Master of Ceremonies and sponsors include International Reinsurance Managers, Wells Fargo and the Ethel and Harry Reckson Foundation. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. WCA has raised more than $11 million for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, almost $500,000 in 2012 alone. All money raised by WCA events is donated to the UM. All WCA mem-
bers are volunteers. WCA’s year-round fundraiser is operating its Bargain Box Thrift Shop, 1350 W. Flagler St., where new and used clothing and home good are collected and sold to the general public. WCA chapters provide grants to cancer researchers, help meet the needs of cancer patients, make hospital visits to patients and much more. WCA chapter president Barton Ravlin, along with vice presidents and chairs Kathy Cutler, Siumi Tuttle and Sara Lee Sanderson and Michele Locicero, urge everybody to attend this fun and worthwhile event. Ticket cost $125 per person. If you cannot attend, but would like to help, make a donation or have interest in becoming a WCA member, contact Kathy Cutler at <kathycutler@bellsouth.net> or call 305-785-7330; Siumi Tuttle at <stuttle@bellsouth.net> or 305-562-1999; Sara Lee Sanderson at <writenow@bellsouth.net>, 305-992-2900; or Michele Locicero at <michelelo@bellsouth.net>, 305-710-6108.
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‘Read to Learn Initiative’ targets children reading below grade level BY GARY ALAN RUSE
The Southern Regional Literacy Community Planning Meeting took place on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the South MiamiDade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay. Sponsored by The Children’s Trust “Read to Learn Initiative,” the purpose of the meeting was to inform community leaders, parents and others about an urgent problem in the community. Too many children are reading well below their grade level. “Read to Learn” is a communitywide initiative with the goal that all children read at or above grade level by the third grade. Emily Cardenas of The Children’s Trust said that there have been additional meetings in Homestead at the Philcol Williams Community Center, Little Haiti Cultural Center, Joseph Caleb Center, Overtown Youth Center and Betty Ferguson Recreational Complex, with more to follow. “As for the Cutler Bay meeting, I would say it was a good first step in building a coalition of residents who could help launch a neighborhood-based movement to improve grade-level reading in their community,” Cardenas said. “There were parents, retired teachers, local librarians, and after-school
programs at the table. Church leaders were suggested as people who were sorely needed to join future dialogues. In the coming weeks, The Children’s Trust will help bring more people from the South Miami-Dade area together again to eventually turn conversation into action at the grassroots level.” According to The Children’s Trust, the three major reasons why children are not reading at grade level are: summer learning loss, poor school attendance and inadequate pre-school readiness. They estimate that 88 percent of the children who never graduate from high school were poor third grade readers, and that high school dropouts earn less than half of college graduates. Sue Loyzelle, Cutler Bay Seat 2 councilmember, attended the meeting and said that the information given them was that only 53 percent of students countywide are reading at grade level by the third grade, and that in the south end of the county the number is only 26 percent. “Some of the attendees included community representatives such as myself,” Loyzelle said. “There were Miami-Dade Public Library representatives from the South Dade Library and Palmetto Bay Library, the Girl Scouts, local school teachers, faith based representatives, local CBOs
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and the staff from The Children’s Trust.” The Read To Learn Book Club is a free, monthly book club for all 3-year-olds in Miami-Dade County, funded and administered by The Children’s Trust, Miami-Dade Family Learning Partnership and Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe.
All children are eligible on their third birthday to receive a free book each month, delivered to their home. For more information visit <www.thechildrenstrust.org/read-to-learn-book-club> or contact Emily Cardenas at <emily@thechildrenstrust.org>.
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KRMC Trauma Center challenged by Jackson Health BY RICHARD YAGER
Determined to retain its recently approved trauma center, Kendall Regional Medical Center is rallying public and professional support in the face of a legal challenge from Jackson Health System, which operates the Ryder Trauma Center. In a competitive climate to maintain revenue streams, Jackson Health filed two petitions with the State of Florida in early January to revoke the KRMC operations license, declaring it was illegally granted. The hospital attorneys have asked for hearings after an administrative law judge was reported to find Florida Department of Health rules invalid for certifications in November 2011, the same month KRMC opened its new trauma center. Opened Nov. 19, 2011, the West Kendall facility is credited with assisting “more than 2,550 critically injured patients” by a full
Dr. Mark G. McKenney is chief of trauma surgery at KRMC. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
page advertisement published in The Miami Herald on Jan. 25 after a Jan. 18 Herald story headlined the legal action, based on a News Service of Florida report of Jan. 15. Both reports noted how hospitals strive to maintain trauma centers as revenue sources, particularly in highly urbanized areas where fire rescue departments operate in crises without regard to patient insurance costs and coverage. “In some areas where there is greater demand, like Miami, some hospitals are now actively trying to prevent more trauma centers,” observed Tony Fransetta, president of Florida Alliance for Retired Americans, a non-profit representing 200,000 retirees. He added, “Time plays a critical factor during traumatic events. In Florida, the state’s goal is to have a hospital trauma unit with trained staff, the best equipment and proven techniques within each of its socalled 19 designated Trauma Service Areas.” Potential revisions in the state trauma system were under study Feb. 2-5 in Tallahassee by members of the American College of Surgeons, which is conducting an independent review of Florida’s existing regulatory code managed by the Florida State Department of Health. Dr. Mark G. McKenney, chief of trauma surgery, heads the KRMC center following experience at Jackson’s Ryder Trauma Center for over 20 years where he served as chief of trauma surgery and the center’s medical director McKenney believes that Miami-Dade County has been “underserved for years in care for trauma cases,” noting that before KRMC opened its unit, “transportation from southwestern parts of Miami-Dade County cost patients critical time.” As a provisional Level II trauma center, the KRMC unit’s primary focus is to provide optimal care by a multidisciplinary trauma team that includes pre-hospital personnel, trauma surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, specialist consult physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff, according to Peter Jude, KRMC spokesperson.
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The trauma center differs from a typical emergency department in that it is equipped to provide specialized, comprehensive emergency medical services to patients suffering traumatic injuries, he said. A key component is having a trauma surgeon at the patient’s bedside within minutes after notification of the arrival of a patient judged to be in need of rapid assessment of
injuries, a critical factor in successful treatment, he said. A Level II center is required to be open 24 hours but specialists are “on call” rather than stationed at the facility. Trauma teams assess seriousness of patient injuries to relay the care needed even before transporting the most seriously injured to a trauma center like Kendall Regional, Jude explained.
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MDCPS joins other urban districts to raise food quality, lower costs BY ELIZABETH ADAMS
The largest school districts in the U.S., including Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS), recently announced that for the first time they have banded together to share best practices and to build a coalition to drive food costs down and quality up, ultimately giving students healthy options for school meals. The districts have formed the Urban School Food Alliance, which includes the school districts of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami-Dade as well as those in Dallas and Orlando. The group, which procures more than $530 million in food and food supplies annually, aims to use its purchasing power to help drive down costs of food and supplies, and to have vendors reformulate menu items to ensure that students continue to receive delicious and nutritious meals daily that exceed USDA guidelines. The school districts in the alliance served more than 460 million meals during the 2011-12 school year. That is 2,565,500 meals daily. “Forming such a partnership is unprecedented,” said Rick Boull’t, chief operating officer at the Los Angeles Unified School District. “It’s an honor to be a part of an
alliance that wants to move the needle when it comes to improving school food, while implementing eco-friendly practices.” The Urban School Food Alliance first met in summer 2012 in Denver and has met regularly since by tele-conference before the inperson meeting in Miami. The food services directors from each of the school districts share and review menu items to ensure that they provide access to meals that meet the following nutrient recommendations: whole grain products, low fat dairy, fresh produce and lean protein that when prepared are calorie conscious, and low in fat, sugar and sodium. In addition to creating a purchasing powerhouse, the coalition is working to be more ecological by looking for alternatives to polystyrene trays. “We want to give a national voice to a healthier meal program where costs are contained,” said Eric Goldstein, CEO of School Support Services for the New York City Department of Education, who spearheaded this alliance. “Our urban school districts face unique challenges and we need to find innovative ways to meet them.” To show solidarity in providing healthy meals, the Urban School Food Alliance will be serving the same lunch at all six school districts on Wednesday, Mar. 20. The menu
Food services representatives from the school districts of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami-Dade, Dallas and Orlando gather for the announcement. Pictured (l-r) are Carol Chong, Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Penny Parham, Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Brad Trudeau, Dallas Independent School District; Laura Gillbert, Orange County Public Schools; Dora Rivas, Dallas Independent School District; Leslie Fowler, Chicago Public Schools; Stephen O’Brien, New York City Department of Education; Armando Taddei, New York City Department of Education; David Binkle, Los Angeles Unified School District, and Dennis Barrett, former director of Food Services, Los Angeles Unified School District. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
includes savory roasted chicken, brown rice with seasoned black or red beans, steamed green broccoli, fresh seasonal fruit and milk. In recent years, the school districts have implemented innovative ways to provide access to school meals including expanded options for reaching more students with breakfast on campus as well as supper after school in order to meet the needs of students. In some of the districts, close to 90 percent of the student body qualifies for free and reduced price meals as a significant number of families live in poverty.
“Ultimately, the role of school food services has expanded beyond serving just lunches,” said Carol Chong, director of Food and Menu Management at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. “Providing students with nutritious meals assures that students are prepared to meet the academic challenges of the day. Hunger should not be a reason for low performance in the classroom.” To learn more about the Urban School Food Alliance, contact Tatum Wan, RL Public Relations, at 1-310-473-4422 or by email at <tatum.wan@rlpublicrelations.com>.
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Paintings show ‘Everybody eats at Pasta Del Giorno’ BY LEE STEPHENS
Internationally collected artist David Schor, who has his studio in Palmetto Bay, has completed the first of a series of paintings commissioned by Ariel Rodriguez, owner of Pasta Del Giorno Restaurant, located at 8739 SW 136 St., across from The Falls Shopping Center. The series, titled “Everybody Eats at Pasta Del Giorno!” will consist of a number of original paintings created by Schor, who is well known for his paintings for the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Miami Children’s Hospital, the Rotary and the YMCA of the USA, all of which have also been published as limited editions. Unveiled recently at Pasta Del Giorno, Everybody Eats at Pasta Del Giorno No. 1 — Tony Soprano by Schor, shows Tony Soprano being served by another of the show’s characters, Arty Bucco. His wife, Carmella is across the table from Tony. “I am very excited to have been able to interest David Schor in painting a series of famous characters eating at our new restaurant,” Rodriguez said. “All original paint-
Everybody Eats at Pasta Del Giorno No. 1 — Tony Soprano by David Schor. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ings will be on permanent exhibition at Pasta Del Giorno and the public is invited to eat and enjoy the first of this series.” “Ariel and his staff have made Pasta Del Giorno a very different experience,” Schor said. “My wife, Olga, and I spend a great deal of time on location in Italy every year creating paintings for clients, and Pasta Del Giorno has the exuberant atmosphere of an intimate restaurant in Italy.” The concept for the series evolved as a result of discussions between the two men. “I have always felt that the best paintings are the result of a joining of the creative efforts of my clients and myself. This series evolved when Ariel and I discussed who should be depicted in one painting. As soon as the theme for ‘Everybody Eats at Pasta Del Giorno — Tony Soprano’ surfaced, the series was born,” Schor said. Diners can look forward to at least five paintings in the series. For more information about the Artist, visit <www.DavidSchor.com> or call 786443-3705. To contact Pasta Del Giorno, call 305969-0075.
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mitment to worldwide conservation and its efforts to heighten appreciation for the world’s wildlife in the children of our community. Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 St. General zoo admission is $15.95 plus tax per adult and $11.95 plus tax per child (3-12). Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; ticket booths close at 4 p.m. Parking is free. Annual pass holders and children 2 and under under are free. For more information on Zoo Miami, visit <www.zoomiami.org> or call 305251-0400. More information about TotalBank can be found at <www.totalbank.com>.
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Sandra Fine named president of Miami Chapter of PRSA BY SHAWN WARMSTEIN
ing a leader in our field and we’re proud to have her represent rbb and the South Sandra Fine, APR, vice president of rbb Florida community among public relations Public Relations, a national marketing pub- professionals nationally.” Fine has managed several lic relations firm that champiaward-winning client camons breakout brands, has been paigns that have garnered the named president of the Public agency top recognition includRelations Society of America ing a Silver Anvil from the (PRSA) Miami Chapter. Public Relations Society of Fine has been a member of America for reputation/brand PRSA Miami since 2008. She management and a Gold previously was chair of the SABRE from the Holmes college relations committee, a Report for corporate reputation. board member at large, secreIn addition, she was named to tary and president-elect. Fine the PR News 2008 “15 to also is accredited in public Sandra Fine Watch” list, a national award relations (APR) by PRSA. –––––––––––––– given to 15 up-and-coming “As part of our employeedriven workplace, rbb strongly supports communications professionals under the community leadership and is committed to age of 30 who demonstrate outstanding helping current and future practitioners performance and a keen understanding of stay ahead of the curve in today’s ever- the profession beyond their years. Fine is the fourth member of rbb Public changing communications industry,” said rbb CEO and managing partner Christine Relations to lead a local PRSA Chapter. For more information about rbb, call 305Barney, a PRSA Miami past president. “Sandra has dedicated herself to becom- 448-7450 or visit <www.rbbpr.com>.
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HMS FARA season shifts into overdrive with inaugural event
Kendall Hyundai marketing director Mary Portela and general manager Steve Gutstein enjoy a day at the races. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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The Formula Automobile Racing Association (FARA) hit the track at Homestead Miami Speedway recently with the first in a series of races going into 2013. FARA sponsored the Inaugural International 500K Road Race to the gratitude of thousands of fans who watched 50 professional racing teams from all over the world compete on a picture-perfect day. President Tico Almeida founded 7-yearold FARA to bring together international professionals and gentleman racers, primarily from Latin America, to showcase their talent in South Florida. “As a former professional international racer and promoter I understand the formula to create a spectacular event for the public to enjoy,” Almeida said. “Miami is the gateway to Latin America and we have had great representation from the Americas at our events as well as racers from the United States like Jeff Segal, Dave Heinz and Bill Lester.” The overall winner of the 500K was Shane Lewis of the American Le Mans Series. After sealing his victory at the Homestead Miami Speedway 500K, Lewis went on to win the first endurance race of the 2013 season, the Dunlop 24-Hour Race in Dubai. “We had a beautiful and memorable 500K event to get the season started,” Almeida said. “We couldn’t have made it happen without major sponsor Kendall Hyundai.” Steve Gutstein, general manager of
Kendall Hyundai, and his team were out on race day welcoming guests and assisting with logistics. The 2-year-old community-oriented dealership invited honorary guest and young cancer survivor 7-yearold Evangeline Nieves of Cutler Bay and her family. “We were proud to be FARA’s main sponsor and look forward to future events,” Gutstein said. “The most memorable part of the day for me was seeing the smiles on Evangeline and her sister Antonella’s faces. What makes FARA different from your traditional racing associations is they really promote a familyfriendly atmosphere.” The Nieves family took the first lap in one of the two Kendall Hyundai Pace Cars on site, the 2013 Genesis Coupe two-door Sports Car Track Model six-cylinder with more than 300 horsepower. The Veloster Sensation three-door non-hatchback also was on the track for the opening race day series. FARA assistant director Alberto de las Casas said the racing season began firing on all cylinders and it only will get more entertaining as the tours continue at Homestead Miami Speedway. “The Winter Tour Race is coming up now on Feb. 23 and 24,” de las Casas said. “It is the PANAM GP Series where we will have 20 Formula 3 cars from Latin America as they begin their championship in the U.S. and then go on to Central America, Mexico, and South America.” For more information on FARA events visit farausa.com.
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Miami Urgent Care Center provides comprehensive family medical care BY NANCY EAGLETON
Under the direction of Medical Director Dr. Harris Mones, the medical team at Miami Urgent Care Center Medical Clinic in Coral Gables provides patients with expert care to treat illnesses commonly seen in a family physician’s office as well as most minor, non-life threatening conditions usually treated in hospital emergency rooms. Dr. Mones envisions his practice as a hybrid — combining family practice, urgent care and concierge-style services. As part of the center’s VIP (Very Important Patient) service level, the wellappointed medical center on Douglas Road accepts walk-in patients for same-day appointments and remains open extended hours, including Saturdays and Sundays. “Many patients come to us to receive ‘urgent care’ treatment because they do not have a primary care physician or they cannot get a timely appointment with their physician when they are sick or have a minor injury,” Dr. Mones said. “They are so pleased with the level of care and the convenience we offer, they continue to visit us for their general healthcare.” Dr. Mones has provided his cell phone number to his patients “since he started carrying a cell phone” and has made house calls to those unable to visit the office since he began practicing medicine. “No matter how good of a doctor you are, if you are not available to your patients when they need you, then you are not very good,” Dr. Mones said. “We are open early mornings, evenings and weekends and never say ‘no’ to our patients when they need us. We provide a level of service beyond that provided in a concierge-type practice — without charging a hefty yearly membership fee as is common in those types of practices.” That same level of service is provided to members in the new VIP Discount Medical
Membership plan — an affordable option for anyone without health insurance or those with high-deductible insurance plans or insufficient insurance coverage. The fee is $60 per month per person. The program includes many conveniences and services, including unlimited doctor and urgent care visits, with discounted co-pays and medication. Prompt attention is given to patients upon arrival to the center. Most patients are seen in less than one hour. To make the wait comfortable, Miami Urgent Care Center has flat-screen televisions in the waiting area and all exam rooms. Coffee and tea are offered and iPads are available for patient use. The beautiful 150-gallon live reef saltwater aquarium enhances the waiting area’s relaxed atmosphere. Dr. Mones is board certified in family practice and geriatrics and has more than 20 years of experience treating children and adults in Miami. He treats medical conditions in areas such as dermatology, gynecology, urology, orthopedics, pulmonary, travel medicine, pediatrics and geriatrics. His ability to offer a vast array of medical services to children and adults in one location saves patients time and money. “In most instances, our patients don’t have to visit labs, specialists and pharmacies after their visit. We perform complete diagnostic services, including X-rays, ultrasound and lab work. We also dispense many medications — most are less than $20,” Dr. Mones said. With Chiropractor Dr. Luis Enrique Orozco on staff, Miami Urgent Care is the only urgent care center in Miami offering emergency chiropractic care to its patients. In addition, three highly skilled and qualified physician assistants help Dr. Mones promptly treat minor medical emergencies such as lacerations, infections, wound care, sprains and minor broken bones. Patients can receive treatment for infections, rashes, sexually transmitted diseases
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The Miami Foundation to award more than $1 million in grants BY JEANMARIE FERRARA
In its signature program for awarding dollars to nonprofits, the Miami Foundation is accepting applications for the 2013 Community Grants Program. Established in 1967, the program invests in quality and innovative organizations that strive to build a greater Miami. The foundation will review pre-proposals and invite selected organizations to complete full proposals. The deadline to submit a pre-proposal is Thursday, Feb. 7, by 4 p.m. Last year, the Community Grants Program awarded more than $1 million to support 62 nonprofits in Greater Miami. “These grants are made possible by generous philanthropists in our community and allow us to address emerging needs throughout Miami,” said Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation. “From youth and homeless programs to the arts and social services, the causes supported are as diverse as Miami-Dade’s community. We invite all local nonprofits that share our vision for a better Miami to apply.” Pre-proposals for the 2013 Safe Passage grant program also are being accepted and are due by Wednesday, Feb. 13, by 4 p.m.
Safe Passage grants support nonprofits that help young people make the challenging transition from foster care to living independently. These grants, totaling $200,000, are made possible through the generosity of the DadeFund, an endowment established by Hugh Westbrook and Esther Colliflower in 1992. Guidelines and pre-proposal applications can be found on The Miami Foundation’s website at <www.miamifoundation.org> in the “Community” section. For additional information, contact Marianne Maduro, senior program officer, at 305-357-2087 or via email at <mmaduro@miamifoundation.org>. Established in 1967, The Miami Foundation has helped hundreds of people create personal, permanent and powerful legacies by establishing custom, charitable funds. With foundation expertise, fund holders have fostered the arts, awarded scholarships, championed diversity, taught children to read, provided food and shelter for the hungry and homeless, and more. More than $150 million in grants and scholarships have been awarded in the foundation’s 45-year history. Today, the foundation is steward to more than $160 million in charitable assets.
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NEW DANCE STUDIO OPENS IN PINECREST Maria Verdeja School of the Arts After 25 years of teaching dance in Miami, Maria Verdeja School of the Arts has opened a brand new studio in Pinecrest on January 18. This facility is the fourth location for the school, joining studios in Coral Gables, Kendall and Key Biscayne. In addition, MVSA teaches afterschool dance in seven local elementary schools, bringing the school’s total number of students to over 700. Owner Maria Verdeja has become a local institution in the dance world, having now taught three generations of dancers who have performed at the annual Coral Gables Tree Lighting event, Key Biscayne Winterfest, the Three Kings parade, numerous charity events throughout the year, and the school’s centerpiece End of Year Show held at the Gusman Theater every Spring. The Pinecrest studio is a completely new 3100 sq. ft. facility, located at 8181 S.W. 117 St, at the site of the old Mercantile bank. If all goes according to plan, the school will expand next year to include another 1500 sq. ft. once the property next door becomes available, making space available for up to 350 students. A classically trained ballerina, Verdeja was born and raised in Coral Gables and is a first generation Cuban American,. She started dancing ballet at the age of 5 and rapidly progressed in skill and technique, training with the late Martha Mahr, and eventually finishing as the top American dancer in the Prix de Lausanne competition in 1983. After graduating from the University of Miami with a degree in Education, she joined the Miami City Ballet in its inaugural year, and then two years later left to open her own dance school in 1987. In addition to classical ballet, the school teaches other dance forms such as Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Flamenco and Hip-hop, and also offers music lessons on a private basis. While concentrating in children’s dance education, adult classes in dance, fitness and Zumba are also held during the day “My goal”, says Verdeja, “is to reach as many children as I can and introduce them to the beauty of dance. Our philosophy is to make dance a fun, fulfilling and healthy activity for kids which will become something that they will carry forward into their adulthood. Not every child will become a professional dancer, but we have specialized classes and advanced programs designed for those young dancers who have the talent and dedication to pursue that goal, and over the years, several of our dancers have made it into professional companies” Recently, dancers from MVSA have won first prize for Jazz at National Competitions in Las Vegas and the Gold Medal for Classical Ballet at the American Dance Competition in Daytona Beach, and have been accepted to prestigious summer dance programs for aspiring young professional dancers. “May we all dance through life” is Verdeja’s motto, and she tries to live up to it every day. “I am so grateful to our wonderful staff of professional teachers, some of whom were among my original students at the beginning. Every day walking along the street I see current students, former students who are now parents of students and even grandparents, who remind me what a positive impact dance has had in their lives. Nothing makes me happier in my own life than to know that I have been able to give them something so beautiful and lasting, and I hope to continue on for many years to come.”
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World Business Brokers continues leadership in mergers, acquisitions BY JUANITA GOLDEN
handle the businesses of our clients and pre qualify buyers.” While daunting terms like “fiscal cliff” World Business Brokers allows clients and “debt ceiling” get bandied around to confidentially explore opportunities Washington, DC, in sunny South Florida, without any chance of leaks or breaches in World Business Brokers has seen double confidentiality occurring, according to the activity in the first Schuster. month of 2013 and con“One of the biggest tinues its ascension as one decisions a business perof the nation’s leading son will make is the sellmergers and acquisitions ing of their company,” firms serving a diverse Schuster said. “We are an international clientele established intermediary since 1970. with a long term track “World Business record. We take pride in Brokers has handled over alleviating the burden of a billion dollars worth of negotiating an exit stratetransactions in the past 45 gy for families preparing years,” said WBBI execufor retirement, or assisttive vice president ing entrepreneurs in new Michael Schuster. “What market potential.” our success means to the President of WBB prospective business sellSena said Miami is “the er is that we have a data international melting pot base of over 14,000 preof money and therefore Michael Schuster ––––––––––––––––––––––– qualified buyers from business continues its around the world to choose from, many of uptick in the new year because we are the whom are repeat buyers with multiple Gateway to the Americas and beyond. businesses.” Multiples being paid for businesses are at Schuster is a University of Miami grad- their highest level. One business just uate who majored in finance and trans- recently sold for 14 times its net income. portation. He comes from a family of suc- Demand for businesses is a direct result of cessful entrepreneurs and now a proven a high supply of buyers seeking businessintermediary. When Schuster joined WBBI es. We have more buyers than sellers.” and president Dean Sena, he brought more World Business Brokers is currently than 25 years of experience in executive opening satellite offices in Boca Raton, management as a former CFO, as well as Fort Myers, Naples and Tampa under the an extensive real estate background. leadership of Schuster while founder and “We are not a franchise,” Schuster said. president Sena continues to manage the “We are one of the only brokers in the state Miami home office. of Florida who have their own database of For more information on World global buyers through its affiliate offices Business Brokers Inc. contact Dean Sena around the world. What keeps us in busi- at 305-670-6565 or send email to <worldness is the secret service nature of how we brokers@aol.com>.
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BRIO Tuscan Grille to open new location at The Falls BY DUREE ROSS
BRIO Tuscan Grille, a BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group (BBRG) concept, is opening a new location at The Falls. The restaurant, the 11th BRIO Tuscan Grille in Florida, is slated to open late February. BRIO (meaning “lively” or “full of life”) is an upscale, affordable restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. It brings the pleasure of the Tuscan country villa to the American city. The subtitle, “Tuscan Grille,” is descriptive of the menu that features oven-roasted steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pastas, flatbreads and entrée salads, similar to what one would find in an authentic ristorante in Tuscany. BRIO also offers an ample dessert menu, full wine list and cocktail book. BRIO’s motto is fashioned after the Tuscan philosophy of “To eat well is to live well.” By opening the restaurant at The Falls, BRIO is creating 90 full- and part-time jobs including assistant managers, sous chef, prep/line cooks, wait staff, dishwashers, hosts/hostesses and bartenders. Just a few of the delicious menu items at BRIO at The Falls include Bruschetta Quattro, Bistecca Insalata, Tuscan Harvest Salad, Tuscan-Grilled Pork Chops, Chicken Limone, Gorgonzola-Crusted Filet, Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, Grilled Salmon Salad, Pasta BRIO, Pasta Alla Vodka, Beef Carpaccio, Grilled Mahi Mahi Fresca, Tiramisu and Torta Di Cioccolata. Additional offerings at BRIO at The Falls will be the Bellini Brunch, available Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the $3.95 Tuscan Taster bar menu, which will feature standouts such as Shrimptini (shrimp cocktail), Beef Carpaccio, BRIO Burger, and much more. The Tuscan Taster menu, available in the bar only, will be available Monday–Friday
from 3 to 7 p.m. and Monday–Thursday from 9 p.m. until closing. Every Wednesday, in the bar only, guests will enjoy $5 Martini Night for select martinis from 4 p.m. until closing. Every Monday–Friday during Tuscan Taster hours, BRIO will offer $5 drink specials on select wines, sangria and martinis. The restaurant also will offer a special children’s menu, family-style pans-to-go for off-site catered special events and business occasions, and online ordering. The new 7,672-square-foot restaurant, located at 8888 SW 136 St., will offer indoor seating for 184 guests, and al fresco dining for up to 98 on an Italian-style terrace. The bar area will seat 25. BRIO’s villa-like interior features details such as antique, hardwood Cypress flooring, arched colonnades, hand-crafted Italian mosaics, antique doors, hand-crafted walls covered in an antique Venetian plaster, Arabescato marble-imported from Italy, and sizable wrought-iron chandeliers. BRIO at The Falls’ general manager is Ryan Glendy; the executive chef is Rojelio Fernandez. BRIO at The Falls will be open seven days a week: Sunday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Reservations will be accepted and walk-ins welcomed. “BRIO has enjoyed great success in the Florida market, and we’re excited to bring this upscale, affordable restaurant to The Falls,” said Saed Mohseni, CEO and president, BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group Inc. “We’re confident that BRIO will be an excellent restaurant choice for those visiting The Falls, local residents and area businesses.” Currently, there are 55 BRIO Tuscan Grille restaurants located nationwide. For additional information, visit online at <www.brioitalian.com>.
Variety of musical entertainment on tap Friday nights at The Falls BY ALICIA WHITLEY
The Falls, 8888 SW 136 St., will host local musical sensations with a variety of styles to suit every taste each Friday night, 6-9 p.m., during February with the month-long “Fridays at The Falls.” Feb. 8 — Steve Duell, a guitarist and vocalist with a love of the cool sounds of the Florida Keys, will be showcasing his musical talents.
Duell will take you away with a selection of Margaritaville influenced music. Feb. 15 — Frank Hubbell, a Dixieland Band that features jazz and an extensive repertoire of patriotic music and everyone’s favorite old-time tunes Feb. 22 — Seven Mile Bridge, allows listeners to relive the best decades of Rock ‘n Roll and pop music with the classic sounds of the 1950s to ’80s.
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Local women invited to bid on Miami’s most eligible bachelors BY YUDI FERNANDEZ
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, more than 50 of Miami’s most eligible bachelors will take the stage in a live auction with more than 400 women bidding for a chance to take them on a date, all while supporting a great cause. Switchboard of Miami’s Women’s Leadership Council, in partnership with Brickell Magazine, presents “Singles for Switchboard,” the second annual bachelor auction to raise funds for Switchboard’s programs and services. Founded in 1968, the Miami-based non-profit is the area’s leading provider of telephone counseling, information, referrals, mental health and crisis intervention services. “Singles for Switchboard” will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Conrad Hotel Miami, 1395 Brickell Ave., Level 25, in Brickell. The dynamic event will feature a live auction with hundreds of professional and beautiful women bidding for a date with many of Miami’s most handsome and accomplished bachelors. Hosted by Karent Sierra, a cast member of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Miami television series, the event promises to be full
of fun, surprises and the opportunity to meet a match. The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, music and great prizes. “After a very successful inaugural bachelor auction last year, we are very excited about our second annual event which gives Miami bachelors and bachelorettes a chance to mingle, network and connect, while raising funds for Switchboard of Miami,” said Erbi Blanco-True, Switchboard of Miami Board member and chair of Switchboard’s Women Leadership Council. Ms. Blanco-True came up with the event idea because her single friends were looking for ways to meet professional men, and she was looking for unique ways to raise funds. “The real motivating force of this event is knowing funds raised will directly benefit the hundreds of individuals Switchboard helps on a daily basis.” she said. Tickets for the event cost $45 for women and $75 for men and guests can register online. Registration at the door will cost $60 women and $90 men. For additional event details, visit <www.switchboardmiami.org>.
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Top 5 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with kids BY SUSSET CABRERA
Play Outdoors — It is important for children to play outdoors to help them Valentine’s Day is the time of year when develop their bodies while exercising at the children can experience and learn the same time. Turn their favorite outdoor importance of showing kindness towards activities into a Valentine’s Day-themed game. For example, children may play a others. While parents are busy planning their “Heart Scavenger Hunt” which is a great own romantic evening or getaway, they way for them to exert energy, to exercise sometimes forget about incorporating their and to enjoy the local environment. Invite their Friends Over — Play dates children into their plans. To help make Valentine’s Day a memorable and enjoy- help children develop their social skills. Invite their friends able holiday for over for any of the every family, activities menRachel Charlupski, tioned above and founder of The make sure to Babysitting maintain close Company, has creatsupervision. ed a list of her “Top Parents also may 5 Ways to Celebrate read Valentine’s Valentine’s Day Day books to the with Children.” group of children Valentine’s Day is and give each a great opportunity child a Valentine’s to spend quality Day goodie bag time not only with filled with tasty your significant treats, Valentine’s other or spouse but Day cards and with your children. their favorite book By creating a fun inside. and interactive Encourage agenda around Volunteering — Valentine’s Day, There is no greater children can take act of kindness part in simple activRachel Charlupski than giving to othities that instill valu––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ers. Bring your able social and creative skills. Charlupski recommends the children along with you to visit a homeless following ways to celebrate Valentine’s shelter or deliver Valentine’s Day cards to a nearby elderly center. These experiences Day with children: Cook Valentine’s Day Treats — Allow show children to care about others in their your children to help you prepare community while giving back. By taking part in some of these Valentine’s Day-themed recipes such as cupcakes, cookies or other tasty desserts. Valentine’s Day activities, parents will be Select recipes that can be followed easily. able to create lasting memories with their Incorporate holiday toppings to your children. Once parents are ready to take recipes and play festive music while they some time off, Rachel Charlupski recommix. Children feel a sense of accomplish- mends hiring a trustworthy and experiment and pride with the end result, plus enced babysitter to take care of your chilthey love to decorate and personalize their dren. Her company matches highly reliable, fun and energetic babysitters to parown treats. Create Valentine’s Cards — Ask your ents’ needs and requests. By providing parchildren to help you gather materials from ents with a sense of security and a profesnature or from your local crafts store to cre- sional child care experience, the babysitters ate and design your own Valentine’s Day truly help make Valentine’s a more enjoycards. By having your children write their able day for the entire family. For more information on Rachel own messages inside of each card for their friends and family members, you are help- Charlupski or The Babysitting Company, ing promote their creative writing skills. visit <www.TheBabysittingCompany.com> The cards even may be mailed to long dis- or send email to <rachel@thebabysittingcompany.com>. tance relatives if prepared ahead of time.
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‘Moonlight and Music’ Valentine’s Day Concert scheduled at Deering Estate BY CATHY GUERRA
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the 14th annual “Moonlight and Music” Valentine’s Day Concert at the Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave., on Thursday, Feb 14. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and the gate opens at 7 p.m. This year’s concert will feature world-class singer, guitarist and songwriter Allan Harris. Harris is best known for his interpretations of jazz standards, but his smooth vocals and guitar style easily cross genres, from jazz to rock to blues. There also will be an opening performance by jazz pianist and singer Ariel Pocock, a University of Miami sophomore. The annual Valentine’s Day Concert at the Deering Estate at Cutler offers guests the opportunity to celebrate their love at a romantic, outdoor concert under the stars on the edge of Biscayne Bay. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and small picnic baskets, but no coolers are permitted. Refreshments and food will be available for an additional fee. Ms. Cheezious and gastroPod food trucks will be onsite as well as Crepemaker. Chef David Schwadron Catering and Joanna’s Marketplace are the official picnic providers for the Deering Estate at Cutler and can be contacted directly for preordered
meals. Call 305-238-5881 for Chef David Schwadron Catering and 305-661-5777 for Joanna’s Marketplace. Concert tickets are $20 and can be purchased online for an additional fee or by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305235-1668, ext. 233. The ticket office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are nonrefundable, rain or shine. The Valentine’s Day Concert begins the annual Deering Estate Festival of the Arts (formerly known as the SoBay Festival of the Arts) with events and programs held from Feb. 14-24. The 10-day celebration features literary, visual and performance art at the historic estate. Some of the events and programs include a curated exhibition, Speak Now, which places artistic interjections throughout the grounds; one-night only art events; classical and chamber ensemble concerts; a Curator’s tour, and a spectacular closing Red Carpet Wrap-Up are just some of the cultural experiences offered. For information on the “Moonlight and Music” Valentine’s Day Concert or the Deering Estate Festival of the Arts, visit <www.deeringestate.org> or call the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-2351668, ext. 233.
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‘Second Chance Dinner, Auction’ to benefit Born Free Pet Shelter
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Miami-Dade Animal Services presents pet adoption event BY XIOMARA MORDCOVICH
You can help dogs like Brinny and Logan. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY CHRISTY MIRA while supporting a great cause. Born Free
Born Free Pet Shelter is having its annual “Second Chance Dinner and Silent Auction” on Saturday, Mar. 2, 7 to 11 p.m., at the Key Biscayne Beach Club, 685 Ocean Dr., Key Biscayne. Enjoy dinner, deejay and Bacardi Bar
Pet Shelter is a “no kill” dog shelter dedicated to providing food, shelter and medical services to homeless dogs. It also does outreach to find permanent homes for the dogs. Dinner seats are $100 per person. Contact Lucille at 305 372-5191 or send email to <bornfreeshelter@gmail.com>.
Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department invites the community to celebrate Open Your Heart and Your Home Pet Adoption Event, from Feb. 9 to 17. This festive adoption celebration of pets, life, loyalty, and above all, love, will take place at the Animal Services Shelter, 7401 NW 74 St. The shelter opens seven days a week; hours of operation vary weekdays and weekends. Visit <www.miamidade.gov/animals> for specific hours. Open Your Heart and Your Home Pet Adoption Celebration will give pet lovers the opportunity to adopt dogs and cats who are in need of a loving home for life. You will find a lot more than a pet; you will find true unconditional love and loyalty. The event is free and open to the public. Adoption Gift Certificates also are available. If you are thinking about giving a pet to someone as a present, you may purchase an Adoption Gift Certificate so they
choose the best pet for their lifestyle. Donation Gift Certificates are ideal presents for any occasion. It’s the perfect gift for everyone and a gift that will help the shelter animals.
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20th annual ‘Kite Day’ coming to Haulover Park on Feb. 17 BY LAURA PHILLIPS
Colorful kites of all shapes and sizes will fill the skies over Haulover Park on Sunday, Feb. 17, from noon to 5 p.m., for the park’s 20th annual “Kite Day,” presented by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department and Skyward Kites. This year’s event will spotlight “Kites of the Caribbean” — an exhibit by local kite makers representing the styles and traditions of Caribbean kite flyers from such countries as Cuba, Haiti and Trinidad. Visitors will see a returning display of colossal kites, including a 150-foot rainbow, a 100-foot squid, a 30-foot scuba man and a 30-foot “Nemo” fish. The familystyle event also will feature free kite competitions and kite-building classes for all ages, as well as music, food and refreshments available for purchase.
Event-goers are encouraged to come out to fly their kites, attend a kite-making class and make their own paper kites for free. Kites also will be available for purchase starting at $5. Kite competitions will include prizes for the best homemade kites, highest flying kites, prettiest kites, and kites with the longest tails. Those who just want to sit and watch the festivities may bring a blanket. Shoes with socks are recommended for running around on the grassy field. Haulover Park is located at 10800 Collins Ave. Festival admission is free; parking is $6. For more information about Kite Day and other kiting activities at Haulover Park, contact Dan Ward at Skyward Kites, 305893-0906. For directions and information about Haulover Park, visit <www.miamidade.gov/parks> or call 305-947-3525.
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Hyundai Genesis Sport Coupe is redesigned, more powerful Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The Hyundai Genesis Sport Coupe has been redesigned significantly for 2013 and more power added to both engine options. The rear-drive Genesis Coupe continues with a long wheelbase and short front and rear overhangs for a classic wedge-like profile and a bodyside character line in an innovative “Z” shape design. It integrates seamlessly with a drop-beltline rear window, while the arching roofline and tapering cab highlight the profile and emphasize the broad shoulders and wide stance. The refreshed styling gives the Genesis Coupe a more menacing look, with an aggressively redesigned front fascia, grille, headlights, LED daytime running lights, fog lights and a hood with heat extractor cues. The side view shows aggressive new 18- and 19-inch alloy wheel designs with deeper sculpting, while the rear taillights have LED illumination and new contours.
Dual asymmetrical exhaust tips integrated with the blackout rear diffuser complete the performance message. But it’s the increased power that has auto lovers talking. The 3.8-liter V-6 gets sophisticated new direct-injection technology, while the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine upgrades to a more precise twinscroll turbocharger. Automatic transmissions for both engines now have eightspeeds, with paddle-shift Shiftronic manual capability. The 3.8-liter Lambda DOHC V-6 with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (Dual CVVT) and a Variable Intake System (VIS) now has 348 hp — a gain of 42 hp over the previous version — and clocks 0-60 mph in the low five-second range, with an electronically limited top speed of 149 mph. The engine uses an alloy block and cylinder heads for lighter weight and thermal efficiency and features durable, quiet timing chains with no scheduled maintenance. Even better, it runs on regular fuel. Not to be outdone by its big brother, the turbocharged, intercooled 2.0-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder substitutes a new twinscroll design for its turbocharger in addition to a larger intercooler with enhanced thermal efficiency. The twin-scroll design
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is more efficient at recovering exhaust energy and produces cooler cylinder temperatures than the former single-scroll design. It also is more precise, with improved combustion efficiency, reduced turbo lag, leaner air/fuel ratios and more evenly distributed pressure in the exhaust ports, resulting in simultaneous power, efficiency and emissions improvements. Also, a 53 percent larger intercooler further reduces intake temperatures, providing denser, cooler air to develop even more power. The engine also benefits from Dual
CVVT on both intake and exhaust camshafts and now generates 274 hp (a 30 percent increase) and 275 pounds-feet of torque. Pricing on the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Sport Coupe ranges from $24,250 to $33,000. 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 to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.
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South Miami Audiology Consultants are your hearing healthcare professionals BY NANCY EAGLETON
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Hearing loss is an increasing health concern in the U.S., affecting more than 36 million American adults. In many cases, hearing loss is preventable. Audiologists Cindy Simon, Au.D., and Andrea Pernick, Au.D., of South Miami Audiology Consultants, have cared for their patients’ general hearing health for more than 30 years. To better serve their patients, the pair relocated their South Miami practice to One Cindy Simon, Au.D., (left) and Andrea Pernick, Au.D., of 7000 Place in 2011, and moved South Miami Audiology Consultants are committed to into their newly renovated third- helping their patients take good care of their hearing. floor suite last fall. Drs. Simon and Pernick provide comprehensive hearing evaluations and treatment options, including hearing aids, assistive listening devices and hearing rehabilitation, for infants, children and adults. They also treat patients experiencing dizziness and those suffering from tinnitus or misophonia. “Many people tend to ignore hearing issues and don’t receive the assistance they need,” Dr. Pernick said. “Hearing loss can affect people’s lives at work and home, and lead people to withdraw from social situations.” If you think your hearing is deteriorating, the doctors recommend seeking treatment early. “If left untreated, you can lose the ability to understand words and tolerate sounds,” said Dr. Simon. “It’s easier to adapt to hearing aids when the hearing loss is minimal.” This is not your grandfather's hearing aid. Today’s advanced technology digital hearing aids are small, sleek and super high-tech, offering superior sound quality and improved clarity. The tiny devices fit behind the ear and have a virtually invisible wire that wraps around and goes into the ear. Some hearing aids now connect wirelessly and seamlessly to cell and landline phones, TVs, computers and other electronic devices. “Today’s hearing aids come in colors to match the color of your hair or eyeglasses. They are even waterproof and can be worn in the shower,” said Dr. Simon. Drs. Simon and Pernick also help their patients obtain special devices and services that improve their quality of life. CaptionCall, a speech telephone available to the community from the FCC, is easy to operate and displays every word of a telephone conversation in real time on its seven-inch screen. Hearing aids, noise generators and other high-tech combination devices may also be used to treat people with tinnitus or misophonia. Tinnitus, also known as ringing in the ear, affects as many as 85 percent of people with hearing loss. People who have misophonia are most commonly annoyed, or even enraged, by such ordinary sounds as other people chewing, breathing, sneezing, yawning, snoring or coughing or other repetitive sounds. This condition can cause intense anxiety and lead to decreased socialization. To help people protect their hearing and avoid hearing loss, the licensed/certified audiologists also provide custom-fitted ear protection to those who are exposed to loud noise. In other words, don’t rely on drugstore earplugs to protect your hearing. “These custom-fitted earplugs still allow you to hear high-quality sound – just at a comfortable and safe level,” Dr. Pernick said. The doctors recommend everyone over age 50 receive a baseline hearing test. When patients visit South Miami Audiology Consultants, they will experience a warm and comfortable atmosphere in a new suite that houses state-of-the-art audiology diagnostic equipment. Visitors will also enjoy the building’s amenities, which include renovated common areas and elevators and covered parking that attaches to each floor of the building, allowing easy access to the many healthcare practitioners who call One 7000 Place home. “We provide quality care in a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere,” said Dr. Simon. “Our patients are seen quickly, with very little wait time. We take the time to get to know our patients – and they become like family.” South Miami Audiology Consultants is located at 7000 SW 62 Ave., Suite 315. For more information, call 305-663-0505 or visit www.SouthMiamiAuidiology.com. For more information on One 7000 Place, managed by Healthcare Realty, contact Wayne E. Stringer, president, Stringer Realty Services, Inc., at 305-772-2801.
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Strong Sales at East Ridge at Cutler Bay Show Positive Economic Recovery By Sharon Galler The East Ridge at Cutler Bay retirement community is experiencing renewed interest by customers and substantially higher sales which are strong indicators of improving economic conditions in southwest Miami-Dade County. According to Brad Hunter, chief economist and national director of consulting for Metrostudy, sellers are able to sell their homes much more quickly in the southwestern Miami-Dade neighborhoods these days and this empowers seniors with more mobility and more choices. “Sales in 2012 of East Ridge residences are four times higher than sales in 2011,”said Rick Drew, director of sales. “In previous years we were encountering customers who wanted to move to East Ridge but couldn’t sell their homes. There simply weren’t new buyers in the market despite interest.” When seniors decide they want a lifestyle change, their ability to sell an existing home rather than draw on their investments and savings significantly affects their decision. East Ridge now offers relocation services with many customers taking advantage of the oppor-
tunity. By using qualified real estate consultants, customers have a more realistic expectation of current home values, guidance in selling their home and are able to have their homes sell more quickly. “The concept of East Ridge lifestyle is more widely accepted since seniors want to be assured of their future care as well as have the opportunity to enjoy the social aspects the community offers,”added Drew. East Ridge is a life care community, designed for seniors who are living independently but want the security of future healthcare services including assisted and skilled nursing care.The average entry fees start at $98,000 for a one-bedroom residence and residents have freedom from home maintenance and the added security of onsite health services. East Ridge is also reinvesting in the 50 yearold community. Drew said that since 2011, over $4 million has been invested in community-wide improvements, including a new Wellness Center which offers residents state-of-the-art spa amenities, equipment and services. “From fitness training and classes to one-on-
one personal training, we felt it was critical to offer top notch wellness facilities which would attract new buyers,” said Drew. “The response has been overwhelming. Our customers now are requesting to see the Wellness Center before they see our models. This is clearly indicating today’s seniors are placing much more emphasis on active aging and wellness.” An extensive renovation and rehabilitation program has involved public buildings’ exteriors which will be followed by interior improvements including the Lifestyle Center and auditorium.The community is being updated to blend with the Key West architecture style that was initially inEast Ridge at Cutler Bay, a lifecare community in Miamitroduced in the Wellness Center design. Also, residential residences are being updated Dade, is experiencing renewed interest by customers. as they as they are sold. Exterior improvements fixtures and raised electrical outlets. “Residents have the advantage of living in a include replacing and added screened patio enclosures, front entry doors and new windows. A new home while enjoyed the benefits of an estotal home makeover is involved with interior tablished community,”said Drew. East Ridge at Cutler Bay offers monthly eduspace being completely gutted. Bathrooms and kitchens incorporate aging-in- cational events that are open to the public. For place features such as raised vanities and water information or for a personal tour, please call closets. Each residence will have new appliances, (305) 256-3564 or visit their website at cabinets and countertops as well as new lighting www.eastridgeatcutlerbay.com
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$215,000 2756 Day Ave #403 Great opportunity for young professionals or investors. 2 bdrm/ 2 bath condo in secure & gated, Grove Haus building. Updated kitchen. Laminate flooring throughout. 1 assigned parking space. 1 block from Biscayne Bay. Walking distance to the shops and restaurants of Coconut Grove. $235,000
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1900 Pizarro St Mediterranean style home in Coral Gables! 4 bdrm/ 3 bath, built in 1989. Renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counter tops and stainless appliances. One bdrm & full bath downstairs. Great for entertaining w/ courtyard off dining room and pavered patio in backyard. 1.5 car garage. $724,900/For rent $4,500 per month
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