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10 American Jewish Committee (AJC) Commemorates the 22nd Anniversary of AMIA Tragedy 16 All Bets Are on Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Casino Night 16 For the Love of Literature – Little Free Libraries 18 “Shvitz”ing for a Great Cause
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school news 19 College Board Grants Scheck Hillel 29 AP® Scholar Awards
ask the expert 20 Is a 529 Plan Right for Your Family? 24 Male Midlife Crisis for Dummies
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It Was a Purr-fect Day - Furry Friends Find Fur-Ever Homes
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Gallery Owners Give the Gift of Art from Their Hearts
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NMB Police Department K9 Unit Receives Life-Saving Donation from Local Organization
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police chief’s message 21 BACK TO SCHOOL MEANS THINK SAFETY
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22 Meet the Mayors
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2nd Gulfstream Park Family Fun Fridays – The entire family will enjoy an amazing line-up of entertainment with interactive DJ, games, character appearances and performances. Every Friday night at Champions Plaza from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. (Also on September 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th)
3rd P.A.W.S. (Pets Are Worth Saving) Adoption – The Humane Society of Greater Miami has their community outreach program four times a month at the Aventura Mall. Make, meet and/or take home a furry friend while shopping and find out about volunteering opportunities and more.The 1st and 3rd Saturdays are 12:00-3:00pm and the 2nd and 4th Sundays are 2:00-5:00pm inside the mall near the women’s Macy’s – 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. For more information call (305)696-0800. (Other September dates are the 11th, 17th and 25th) Chess Club – Mondays and Saturdays throughout the month fans of the classic game can sharpen their chess skills by playing together. Best for ages 8 and up: Age(s): Teen (12-18 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.), Adult (18 years+). Games take place from 3:00pm-4:30pm in the teen area at the Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512.
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Falun Gong Meditation and Exercise – Falun Gong is an ancient, high-level Chinese practice that uses gentle movements and meditation to cultivate the body, mind and spirit. Bring a towel or yoga mat. No registration is required. 1:00pm at Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd.,
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Aventura. For more information (305) 9315512. (Also on September 13th and 27th)
10th Humane Society Volunteer Orientation – Those who wish to become involved in helping animals are invited the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month to learn all the steps necessary to become a volunteer. Prospective volunteers need to be 16 years old and above. Seating is limited, so it’s advised to come on time. Sessions begin at noon at the Soffer and Fine Adoption Center – 16101 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. Please call (305)749-1843 or email maureen@ humanesocietymiami.org for more information. (Also held on September 24th) Summer Games – Presented by the South Florida Chamber Ensemble, children ages 5-12 will celebrate this year’s Olympic Games by recreating iconic structures from previous host countries. This month features Russia and a concert by the ensemble. 2:30pm at the Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512.
Don Ross – Saga11 Productions and Emmica Investments present the only two-time winner of the U.S. fingerstyle guitar championship. The 23 Strings Quartet, a unique ensemble of guitars and a bass, will open the concert. Tickets are $45. 8:00pm at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center, Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and affiliated venues. Buy tickets online at aventuracenter.org; by phone at 877-3117469; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.
12th Opera Atelier – Returning to the Aventura stage to present Great Moments from Opera, Ballet and Zarzuela, in collaboration with Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, this performance fuses ballet
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and operatic elements during scenes from well-known operas and musicals, including LaTraviata, Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Pasquale, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and West Side Story. Tickets are $20, $25 and $30. Show starts at 8:00pm. Latecomers will not be seated until intermission. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center, Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and affiliated venues. Buy tickets online at aventuracenter.org; by phone at 877-3117469; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.
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25th Dance Fantasy – Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Miami Beach celebrates their studio’s third anniversary with the student dance showcase. Tickets are available for $35-$65 and proceeds benefit The Pink Fund. Free lap tickets for children 12 months and under. For tickets and information call or stop by the studio. 305866-5146 / 1055 Kane Concourse, Miami Beach, FL 33154.
21st Art From The Heart – The 5th annual event sponsored by Barker Animation Art Galleries showcases the “Art from the Past” collection. All Aventura Marketing Council / World-Class Chamber of Commerce member charities, nonprofits and religious organizations in good standing as of 9/1/2016 will receive five pieces of framed artwork (22”x18”) compliments of Gloria and Herb Barker, owners of Barker Animation Galleries in The Village at Gulfstream Park and The Promenade Coconut Creek. Members must pre-register by email to rachael@ acouncil.com. Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus – Sanctuary – 20350 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami Beach, 33180 at 11:30am.
24th An Evening at the Copacabana – Saga11 Productions and Emmica Investments proudly present the Latin and American stage show with a Latin flavor that mixes the excitement of Latin dance rhythms and the intensity of big band swing from the great American song book. Featuring a 10 piece Latin band, exotic show girls, singers, dancers, artist tributes and more in an exciting show. Opening this event will be the fabulous Franco Londoño, a classical tenor with wonderful songs for everyone’s delight. *VIP ticket is for seats in the first 2 rows. 8:00pm - Tickets available for $45 - $50. Ticketmaster is the only official
27th Surprise Storytime – Drop by the Northeast Dade- Aventura Branch Library with children ages 5-12 to listen to a story. 4:00pm - 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512.
28th Meditation – Join Henry Brown, author of Enoch’s Way, for a relaxing afternoon of guided meditation and reflection. Meditation has been shown to improve health, healing and intelligence. 1:00 pm at the Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512.
29th Basic Computer & Technology Instruction – Members of the Generation Technology organization will provide senior citizens and adults with individual and small group instruction on laptops, tablets, smart cellphones, and e-book readers. Learn basic skills. Please bring your personal device. Only a limited number of library tablets is available. Space is limited. Registration required. 4:15 at Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512.
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It Was a Purr-fect Day - Furry Friends Find Fur-Ever Homes community news
By Beverly Perkins
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t was a great day this summer when animals across the country were adopted during “Clear the Shelters”, a nationwide event with 680 participating shelters. The event initiated by NBC Owned Television Stations and Telemundo Stations Groups was more successful this year than in 2015 with 2,000 more families taking home pets. Thousands of dogs and cats now have homes thanks to the incredible adoption event including those from the Humane Society of Greater Miami. They were one of four South Florida shelters participating. “We are overjoyed to see so many of our animals finally go home to loving families they can call their own,” says Laurie Hoffman, Executive Director. “It’s so difficult to express in words the emotions that the staff and volunteers feel on a day like today. So much hard work goes into making sure qualified families find their perfect match; and although we are sad to see them go, we are thrilled they
have found their forever homes. Not only did we exceed last year’s adoption count, but some of our senior animals and Second Chance fund babies went to great homes. ” The Humane Society of Greater Miami ended the day with a total of 97 adoptions, which is ten times the number of adoptions on an average day at the Soffer and Fine Adoption Center. “We are so grateful to NBC, Telemundo and all the families who came out on Saturday, added Hoffman. “Our shelter is almost completely clear as a result of this amazing event!” The efforts of NBC Owned Television Stations and Telemundo Stations Group to connect pets across the country with forever families are deeply appreciated by the shelters involved and animal lovers alike. Every pet deserves a loving and permanent home, and “Clear the Shelters” provided an impactful push to help get each and every one of them there. The Humane Society of Greater Miami, a private not-for-profit, 501 (c) (3) charitable animal welfare organization, is a limited admit, adoption guarantee facility dedicated to placing every dog and cat in their care into a loving home. Every animal admitted is free from the threat of euthanasia due to time, space, or treatable medical issues. Responsible pet ownership and spray/neuter programs are also offered. The Soffer and Fine Adoption Center is open Tuesday through Sunday 11:00am – 7:00pm -16101 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach – 305-696-0800.
Gallery Owners Give the Gift of Art from Their Hearts By Beverly Perkins
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he 5th annual event, “Art from the Heart” sponsored by Barker Animation Art Galleries showcases art from the past this year. The 2016 art exhibit is all part of the Barkers “Back to the Past Storytelling Collection”. The assortment of generous gifted artwork features some iconic cartoon characters such as Garfield, Popeye, The Beatles and Betty Boop. The event is open to the public on September 21st at 11:30 am at the Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus Sanctuary in a space sponsored by Hochberg Preparatory School. The Aventura Marketing Council / World-Class Chamber of Commerce eligible member charities, non-profits and religious organizations in good standing will receive five pieces of framed artwork (22”x18”) valued at $2,000 per gift compliments of Gloria and Herb Barker, owners of Barker Animation Galleries in The Village at Gulfstream Park and The Promenade Coconut Creek. The benevolent couple started this annual tradition six years ago when they wanted to thank the Aventura Marketing Council (AMC) for all their help and support as they opened their business in The Village at Gulfstream Park. The Barkers offered to give the AMC some artwork for their office. However, due to difficulties in the economy at that time, the AMC wanted to give the artwork to their member charities, non-profits and schools so they could auction them off to raise much needed funds for their organizations, donate them or hang them in their facilities.
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North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo with Susan Sandness, NMB Library Manager along with Gloria and Herb Barker
The Barkers, already extremely charitable, were thrilled with the idea and “Art from the Heart” was born. The first year there were seventy members eligible to receive the decorative gifts. Coincidentally, the ten year anniversary of 9/11 was being remembered and the Barkers wanted to recognize the time as well. During the time of the 9/11 attacks, over $30 million of artwork was lost and destroyed so it was only fitting that the Barkers donated the historic mixed media lithograph “Statue of Liberty Centennial” created by international artist Melanie Taylor Kent in 1986 to commemorate the
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100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. The thoughtful gallery owners found it appropriate to recognize first responders, law enforcement, fire rescue and emergency personnel who risked and sacrificed their lives then, and today, to protect our freedom and liberty. “Our Aventura Marketing Council / World-Class Chamber is very fortunate to have many charities and non-profits as members, and this event gives us the opportunity to help them raise funds and recognize their sponsors,” says Elaine Adler, President of the Aventura Marketing Council. Members must pre-register to receive the artwork gifts by email to rachael@acouncil.com. Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus – Sanctuary – 20350 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami Beach, 33180 at 11:30am.
NMB Police Department K9 Unit Receives Life-Saving Donation from Local Organization community news
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outh Florida’s non-profit organization, “Protect the Paws-A K-9 Cause”, has a “vested” interest in protecting K9s throughout the country. The small grass roots charity has been raising funds to protect the canines assisting police officers since 2011. Four dedicated women wanted to give back to their communities by protecting these K-9 heroes. The idea stemmed from reading an article about a young child who asked his family and friends to donate money to purchase a bullet proof vest for a police K-9 in lieu of receiving birthday presents. They were able to partner with the also non-profit 501 (c) Associated Humane Societies, New Jersey who has a dedicated vested interest fund and has donated over 1,600 bullet proof vests throughout the country. Since its inception, this ambitious south Florida
group has been able to present 59 vests to 16 local police departments including The North Miami Beach Police Department’s K-9 Unit. They recently received a donation of five new K-Max ballistic vests. These Kevlar Level II bullet proof vests are made by Protective Products in Pompano Beach and cost $724 each. Each dog is measured to ensure a proper fit. The K-Max design gives canine officers incomparable protection, comfort and a full range of mobility while inspiring confidence for the K-9 handlers. The newly designed K-Max ballistic vest covers the vital organs of the
canine to protect from life-threatening wounds as a result of gunfire. A plaque was presented to “Protect the Paws” to show the department’s appreciation for all their efforts in keeping police officers and their K-9 partners safe in a ceremony held at the North Miami Beach Police Department. To make a tax deductible donation, please make a check payable to Associated Humane Societies and note “Protect the Paws” on the memo line. Mail to Protect the Paws - 11731 SW 117th Terrace, Miami, FL. 33186. A tax-deductible receipt will be mailed back to you.
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Over 150 Young Miami Leaders Make A Splash at FIDF Summer Fundraiser By Beverly Perkins
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Board Member and event co-chair Adam Lipkin. “We have seen our circle grow larger and larger each year. This pool party was an excellent way for our young leaders to show their support for Israel’s brave defenders – and to have a great time.” “The amazing turnout shows the tremendous dedication of Miami’s young Jewish leaders, who came out on Sunday afternoon to show their support for the brave soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces.” says FIDF YL Miami Co-President Jaime Mittleman. “I want to express my gratitude to everyone who took the time to come and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of wounded Israeli veterans and the families of fallen heroes. It’s important for the wounded soldiers of the IDF and the families of the fallen to know that they are loved and supported. Miami’s community isn’t just sitting on the sidelines while they fight to defend Israel and Jews around the world -- we’re doing everything we can to support Miami Committee Members Jaime Wasser and Greg Hack. well-being pro-
his past summer the Gale South Beach rooftop pool was the gathering place for over 150 young professionals who support the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Young Leadership (YL) Miami Division. The fourth annual “Summer Pool Party” raised funds to help wounded Israeli soldiers and the families of fallen heroes. The fundraiser included complimentary drinks from sponsors, Vita Coco and L’CHAIM. L’CHAIM provided the kosher wine for poolside sangrias while Miami’s very own DJ Danny Stern created an upbeat afternoon with a special musical performance. “We are honored to have such a passionate and active community in Miami,” said FIDF YL Miami
FIDF YL Miami Co-President Jaime Mittleman and FIDF YL Committee Member Michelle Ben Ari.
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grams for them during and after their service, and to help ease the pain of losing loved ones.” Chairing the event were Lipkin and Gal Kol. Among the distinguished guests were FIDF YL Miami Co-President Jaime Mittleman and FIDF YL Miami Committee Members Michelle Ben Ari, Max Baum, Tal Dardashti, Ross Fahrer, Greg Hack, Hadas Mizrahi, Jaime Wasser and Edou Zaken. The event raised some $3,600, which will go towards FIDF programs supporting well-being initiatives for wounded Israeli soldiers and families of fallen soldiers. Lipkin further added, “These events allow us to stand alongside those who serve and protect the Jewish homeland. FIDF helps the Miami community feel more connected to Israel’s soldiers by showing how much our support matters.” To get involved with FIDF Young Leadership in Miami, please email lauren. masuzzo@fidf.org or call 305-354-8233.
American Jewish Committee (AJC) Commemorates the 22nd Anniversary of AMIA Tragedy By Beverly Perkins
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little over two decades ago, the AMIA bombing was an attack on the Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina (Argentine Israelite Mutual Association). Argentina has the largest Jewish population in Latin America and the sixth in the world outside of Israel with a community of 230,000 people. This was the deadliest Argentina bombing killing 85 people and injuring hundreds. This past July, hundreds of members of the community stood side-by-side in solidarity remembering the lives taken in the AMIA bombing, and making sure that their memories would never be extinguished. AJC‘s Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs hosted the community-wide event in Miami commemorating the 22st anniversary of the AMIA bombing at the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center. An impressive number of over 40 Jewish organizations from South Florida joined AJC for this unique annual initiative.
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Over 450 people were in attendance, among them, a long list of VIPs from various backgrounds. Consuls from: Argentina, Canada, Mexico, Israel, Peru, Spain, Brazil, and El Salvador, Florida State Representative Barbara Watson; Commissioner Sally A. Heyman, Miami Dade County Commission; Mayor Enid Weisman, City of Aventura, and Vice Mayor Commissioner Denise Landman, City of Aventura were also present at the event. Representatives from the offices of Senator Marco Rubio, Congressman Carlos Curbelo, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, as well as over a dozen rabbis and religious leaders from other denominations. Rose Rubin, President Elect of the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center welcomed the audience, followed by Juan Dircie, Associate Director of Latin American Task Forces for The Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs, AJC. Dircie shared AJC’s long time commitment and work in bringing justice to the AMIA case, and the importance of
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keeping alive the memory of those who perished at the horrendous terrorist attack, perpetrated by radical Islamic forces guided by Iran. A central and emotional moment of the event was the candle lighting ceremony. One candle was lit for each of the 85 victims of the bombing, while their photos were shown in the large screen and the names of the victims were read aloud followed by a strong “Presente!” from the audience. Consul General of Argentina
Marcelo Giusto highlighted in his speech some of the specific measures taken by the new Argentine government to advance the AMIA investigation, while repeating the demand to bring justice after 22 years. “AJC‘s Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs is proud to be the convener of this unique event, said Juan Dircie. “This is the only yearly program in which South Florida Jewish organizations from all backgrounds gather together.”
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South Florida’s Only 5-Star Range – Nexus Shooting feature story
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exus Shooting is one of the world’s most advanced state-of-the-art indoor shooting ranges and firearms retailers. The facility features Nexus Lanes, a live fire digital video targeting system which creates a unique training environment. Their friendly and professional staff is available to assist and make each guest feel safe and comfortable. Instructors teach new techniques while always promoting safety and new defensive methods.
Located conveniently in Davie, the award-winning range offers more than just a retail showroom. They offer their customers a safe, high-tech shooting range, training and licensing classes, and an overall exclusive experience regardless if one is a novice or a professional.
The ranges are subdivided into multiple rooms so that you can rent an entire room and have a completely private experience for your family, corporate event, parties, or just a group of friends. The ranges are 100 percent air conditioned and filtered with a million dollar military grade ventilation system allowing you to breathe easy and shoot in complete comfort no matter how hot and humid the Florida weather is outside.
What is your showroom like? Our guests
call our one-of-akind showroom the “Guggenheim Museum or Apple Store of gun What services/products do you offer? We offer stores” due to its spacious, clean and modern firearms and ammunition sales, rentals, repairs, appearance showcasing hundreds of firearms. accessories, a 75-foot indoor range and training. Who is your typical customer? We attract a What distinguishes Nexus from its comhigh number of non-traditional customers who petitors? Nexus is the only 5-star rated range might otherwise be intimidated to visit a gun in all of South Florida and is one of only 63 in store such as women, kids, tourists, and espethe entire nation (out of an estimated 18,000 cially first time shooters. Novices are warmly ranges) to have received this distinction. We received and are taken step by step through the received this award through our dedication to entire process. providing an unparalleled shooting and shopping experience as well as industry leading customer What can one expect when speaking with service. Nexus Shooting is an all-encompassing your staff? Our staff is friendly, highly trained, entertainment venue and professional. highlighted through They are experts at the use of our revoguiding our customlutionary interactive ers in renting and trylive fire virtual range ing different firearms technology, the or purchasing one in Nexus Lanes. Since our state- of- the- art the invention of the showroom. Our certifirearm, we have fied instructors also been shooting the provide basic and same way, making advanced training. holes in non-moving paper targets. This is Do you offer memof limited value when bership packages? trying to learn practiIf so, what does cal real world skills. it include? Nexus It’s highly unlikely has one of the best that an intruder in memberships in the your home is going industry, only $10 for to stand there like a lifetime memberthat paper target. ship that comes with Our proprietary technology allows you to shoot an abundance of amenities. This gives access to your gun and real ammo at interactive video our range, creates a digital account to store one’s targets such as video scenarios, shooting galscores from the electronic Nexus Lanes, access leries, moving targets, zombie games, skill drills, to members only promotions and discounts such and more. Each shot is analyzed by a computer as our free classes for firearm law and youth and provides instantaneous feedback to help you safety, and tracks spending for reward points. become a better shooter. The Nexus Lanes bring your shooting skills to the next level while making What kind of licenses are available? We like to be flexible with the kind of practice our guests it fun and entertaining at the same time. We also do. Rapid fire, holster draws, prone positionhave a traditional paper target range as well. ing and shooting on the move are all permitHow are the shooting ranges set up? With ted. However, at the same time, we provide a 40 lanes of shooting fun, Nexus has more capacsafe, environment for all shooters by qualifying ity than any other range in the Southeast U.S. guests who wish to practice these skills through Co-owner Bernard Hsiao, M.D., PhD answered some commonly asked questions about Nexus Shooting.
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our multi-level licensing system to ensure they can do so proficiently and safely. There is a short qualification test for each of the three levels (Rapid Fire, Operator, and Elite) which is overseen by one of our NRA certified instructors. Once a guest reaches the Elite level, they are invited to participate in our weekly Elite drill nights where we set up an entire obstacle course in our tactical bay and we practice room clearing, shooting on the move, and other tactical and competition based skills.
Do you rent firearms? Yes, we have a
very extensive rental selection with almost 150 different firearms available. Choosing a firearm is a very personalized process and our rental program allows our guest to try out a variety to find the perfect one. We also rent a number of military, exotic, and even fully automatic firearms.
What classes and training do you provide?
Nexus provides classes and training for shooters at all levels. We have classes for concealed weapons permits, first time shooters, women and youth and basic firearm operation for all different gun types. We offer advanced training every Wednesday and Thursday night with our Elite drills. Nexus also offers private lessons to custom tailor the training to the individual’s needs. All classes are taught by our highly experienced NRA certified instructors.
Is it expensive to visit Nexus Shooting? You
might think we are the most expensive shooting range in the world based on the high level of amenities and the first class environment we provide, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, we aren’t even the most expensive range in Broward County. All of our pricing is comparable to any local store and range. We understand that our guests work hard for their money, and we feel that Nexus provides a nicer environment and experience for the same price. Who wouldn’t want to drive a Ferrari for the price of a Toyota? That’s the value we provide.
Nexus Shooting is located at 2600 Davie Road in Davie. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 10am - 10pm; Saturday from 9am to 10pm; and Sunday from 9am-8pm. For more information, please call 954-587-8005; send an email to info@nexusshooting.com or visit www. NexusShooting.com.
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All Bets Are on Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Casino Night By Beverly Perkins
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s luck would have it, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital announced its third annual Casino Night entitled, “A Night of Soul, Slots, and Spirits!”. The anticipated event will be held on Saturday, October 1st at Calder Casino in Miami Gardens. Reception begins at 6:00pm and the main event starts at 7:00pm. All funds raised will benefit the Conine Clubhouse, a home away from home, where families with children undergoing hospital treatment can stay free of charge. The clubhouse, named in honor of World Series champion Jeff Conine and his family, provides a comfortable and nurturing environment for families during their difficult and stressful time. More than 700 families annually have been able to take advantage of the incredible facility. “The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Casino Night has become one of our most successful fundraising events,” says Kevin Janser, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer of the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. “Calder Casino graciously hosts the event covering our costs and expenses. This allows us
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to maximize our fundraising potential. We appreciate their participation and support.” The entertaining evening will feature a slot and bingo tournament with great prizes, delicious buffet and open bar. In addition, attendees will enjoy visits from celebrity guests, live entertainment, a live performance by the Blues Brothers Soul Band, cash prizes and more, all for a great cause. Each guest will enjoy the “Soul-full” Buffet with open bars, a raffle and auction of unique memorabilia plus entry in both the “South Side” Slots Tournament and “Blues Brothers” Bingo Tournament. The grand prize winner will receive a weekend stay at the Bellagio Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, airfare for two courtesy of Spirit Airlines and two VIP tickets to the Cirque du Soleil “O” show. Cash prizes, hotel stays, restaurant certificates and more will also be presented to event finalists. Last year 500 people attended the event and $75,000 was raised. This year the attendance goal is 1,000 people with a fundraising goal of $100,000. The price to attend the event is a $75 donation per person in advance or $100 at the door and is all inclusive. Calder Casino is located at 21001 Northwest 27th Avenue in Miami Gardens, 33056.
Jeff & Cindy Conine, Greg & Suzy Marsh
To register for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Casino Night, learn more, or to make a donation, please visit www.jdchcasinonight.org or call the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation at (954) 265-7241. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact Craig at CRCOHEN@mhs.net.
For the Love of Literature – Little Free Libraries By Beverly Perkins
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nce Upon a Time not too long ago North Miami Mayor Smith Joseph unveiled the first “Little Free Library” in North Miami in an effort to give the children in the community more access to books. These little libraries encourage reading, sharing and recycling. The first Little Free Library is at the Mayor’s Monarch Butterfly Garden located in front of the Community Planning & Development building. The plan is for five more to be placed throughout North Miami to make reading accessible to everyone. These locations now include: W. J. Bryan Elementary School, 1201 NE 125th Street, and the Sunkist Grove Community Center, 12500 NW 13th Avenue. The notion “Take A Book, Return A Book” couldn’t be more simple. It’s a borrowing system that the community gets to enjoy. Anyone can stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another to share. “The City-wide literacy movement began with me just taking an hour to read with students at the North Miami Library, and now has transformed tremendously,” says Mayor Smith Joseph. “The idea to have these little libraries started with my wife, Patricia St. Vil-Joseph who’s an avid reader. It’s our hope that these Little Free Libraries will sprout everywhere as the project is embraced by neighborhoods, schools, homeowner associations, and businesses.” Little Free Libraries is not a regular library in a large structure with librarians, thousands of books and hours of operation. One doesn’t need a library card either. These “little” libraries are just that - little. They are colorful pieces of art that look similar to a birdhouse or a mailbox which are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. They have become a gathering place where neighbors and community members can share their
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favorite literature and stories in a fun and unusual way. The concept started in Wisconsin in 2009 by Todd Bol who wanted to honor his mother, a beloved school teacher, who loved reading. He built a small model of a schoolhouse, filled it with books and put it on a post in his front yard with a sign that said, “FREE BOOKS”. This little library that could, currently shares nearly 10 million books a year, and has over 15,000 registered Little Free Libraries which can be found all over the world from Iceland to Pakistan with more on the way. In order for this non-profit organization to live happily ever after, donations are crucial for survival. If you have gently-used paperbacks or hardcovers you’d like to contribute, please place them in the Little Free Library nearest you, or bring them to the North Miami Parks & Recreation Administrative Office located at 12300 NE 8th Avenue, North Miami. To learn more about these Little Free Libraries, please call 305-895-9840 or visit littlefreelibrary.org and/or northmiamifl. gov.
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“Shvitz”ing for a Great Cause community news
By Beverly Perkins
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s if South Florida isn’t hot enough during the summer, forty-four young professionals gathered to “shvitz” a little more. “Shvitz” is the Yiddush word meaning “to sweat”. This group did indeed do that as they joined together at Flywheel Sports in North Miami to support educational and well-being programs for the brave soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Young Leadership (YL) “Shvitz” spin class was a sold-out event. Sponsored by Flywheel Sports, Cold Pressed Raw Kitchen and GLAMSQUAD, participants enjoyed perks for attending the early morning workout. Flywheel Sports donated the stateof-the-art high tech cycling venue. GLAMSQUAD, one of Miami’s best hair and makeup apps donated $25 gift cards to be used for the company’s makeup services. Lastly, Cold Pressed Raw Kitchen, a local Miami juice company founded by active FIDF supporter Tatiana Peisach, served up some fresh juices for the spinners. Flywheel Sports instructor and FIDF supporter Jessica Bielski led an intense spin class. Bielski’s three uncles helped
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hide more than 1,200 Jews in the woods of France during World War II and inspired the 2008 film “Defiance”. “Supporting FIDF and taking care of our brave soldiers in Israel continues the legacy my grandfather, Zus Bielski, created by fighting for Jewish freedom during World War II,” said Jessica Bielski. “My grandfather and his brothers led the Bielski group, the largest armed rescue operation of Jews by Jews during the war, which saved over 1,200 lives. Being an active FIDF member is the first step in ensuring that those who defend the Jewish
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state – and the Jewish people – remain safe.” The participants at this event rode their stationary bicycles for a grueling 45-minute session and each donated $30 towards FIDF programs supporting well-being and educational programs for Israeli soldiers and veterans. Distinguished participants included FIDF YL Miami Board Member and President Emeritus Brad Meir, FIDF YL Board Members Adam Lipkin and Jaime Wasser, and FIDF supporter Isaac Lustgarten.
“We are honored to have such a passionate and active community in Miami,” said Lipkin. “I feel it’s my responsibility as an American Jew to support Israeli soldiers – and the families of fallen soldiers – so they know that we are here for them.” For more information on the Friends of Israel Defense Force (FIDF), please visit www.fidf. org or to get involved with FIDF Young Leadership in Miami, please email lauren. masuzzo@fidf.org or call 305-354-8233.
College Board Grants Scheck Hillel 29 AP® Scholar Awards By Beverly Perkins
of Pennsylvania), Uriel Epelbaum (Jewish Theological Seminary-Columbia University), Ariel Gelrud (University of Pennsylvania), Daniela Hojda (University of Miami), Daniella Lanes (Florida Atlantic University), Eithan Martinez (Class of 2017), Sivanne Mendelson (University of Miami), Abraham Milhem (University of Pennsylvania), Tamar Mizrahi (Florida International University), Daniela Schmutter (University of Florida), Sarah Waxman (Class of 2017), Abigail Winograd (Class of 2017), Ilana Woldenberg (Barnard College-Columbia University), Joseph Wolf(University of Michigan) and Jordana Zackon (Class of 2017). Victoria Cohen-Sechter (Florida International University) qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Twelve students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with scores of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are Daniel Assor (Class of 2017), Shana Cohen (Class of 2017), Fortunee Cohen(Florida International University), Moises Doron (Class of 2017), Shayel Encaoua (University of Miami), Mark Hanz (University of Maryland), Charles Israel (Class of 2017), Shanna Lewinsky (Class of 2017), Rochelle Lieberman(Class of 2017), Jacob Mars (University of Michigan), Harrison Mizraji (Class of 2017) and Danielle Scheck (Class of 2017). For more information on Scheck Hillel Community School please visit their website at www.ehillel.org or call (305)931-2831. They are located at 19000 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach, 33180.
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he Scheck Hillel Community School, one of the world’s largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, recently had twenty-nine students earn 2016 AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. About 22 percent of the 2.2 million students worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to also earn an AP Scholar Award. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams. Four of the twenty-nine scholars qualified for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average score of 4 or higher on a five-point scale on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. These students are Steven Bursztyn, Sarah Dreyfuss, Ariel Gelrud and Abraham Milhem, all members of the Class of 2016 and all attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. Sixteen students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These 2016 graduates or rising seniors are Steven Bursztyn (University of Pennsylvania), Sarah Dreyfuss (University
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s a parent or grandparent, you are probably aware that the cost of living has increased, and college expenses are no different. University tuition and fees have increased approximately two times the inflation rate with the average cost of a private four year college education exceeding $198,770 for a student starting next year. There is good news that several options are available to help prepare for this important milestone, including 529 college savings plans which have revolutionized the way for investors to save for college. With these plans, there is flexibility and control, providing benefits that other education savings programs do not offer. Firstly, money deposited into a 529 savings plan accumulates free of federal taxes, as long as the funds are used for qualified college expenses. In various states throughout the country, additional tax incentives are offered. Secondly, you maintain complete control over how the funds will be used. If the individual does not wind up attending college, the beneficiary can be changed to someone else. An adult can even name themselves as a beneficiary and take classes at a local college, or earn an additional degree. In terms of dollar amounts, the annual gift tax exclusion is $14,000 per individual. This IRS rule allows contributors to fund a 529 account as per the maximum amounts mentioned. For those who want to give a one-time gift, or help a future college student’s fund catch up, an individual can gift $70,000 to treat the contribution as if it were made over a five year period. A one-time gift of this amount for a new baby or young child has the potential to grow to cover all related expenses for a four year university. This includes state colleges, private universities, a semester abroad or even an accredited international institution. Many students now-a-days have opportunities to travel to another country for a semester or a year which not only allows them to study, but also to experience other cultures and open their eyes to the world. The experience is amazing, but it can come with a cost that some parents didn’t plan for. Utilizing a 529 savings plan can make financial sense. If there is a good chance that a child in the family will be attending college, setting up a 529 savings plan is an advantaged financial vehicle to allow your money to grow tax free. College expenses are high, growing and proper planning for the future can benefit you and your family. * The College Board (2016), IRS.gov Arnold Kovelman is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley located at 20807 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. He can be reached at 305-937-6837 and/or arnold.kovelman@ms.com. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in both Finance and Information Management & Technology from Syracuse University, Arnold has a diverse financial and technical background and resides in the Sunny Isles Beach and Aventura area where he lives with his wife, and two children.
By North Miami Beach Chief of Police William “Bill” Hernandez, MSM
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s the new school year begins, it is important to keep traffic safety in mind. At arrival and dismissal times, school areas are congested: drivers are often in a hurry and harried which can lead to unsafe conditions for students and others walking, bicycling and driving in the school areas. In this vein, the North Miami Beach Police Department ( NMBPD) joined forces with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA) in its nationwide campaign: “THINK SAFE, RIDE SAFE, BE SAFE”, to encourage parents and students to exercise care and caution whether traveling to school by bus, bike, foot or car.
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BACK TO SCHOOL MEANS THINK SAFETY
Adults:
▸▸ Be alert. ▸▸ Slow down. ▸▸ Yield to pedestrians, crossing guards in crosswalks. ▸▸ Avoid double-parking or stopping in crosswalks to let children out of the car. Doubleparking blocks visibility for other children and vehicles. ▸▸ Comply with school drop-off and pick-up procedures. ▸▸ Watch for marked school zones, areas near bus stops and bike lanes. ▸▸ Be vigilant, expect the unexpected. Children are unpredictable and tend to ignore hazards and take risks. ▸▸ Remind the children/passengers, if you are part of a carpool, that seatbelts are a must. Not only are seatbelts are the law, they save thousands of lives a year. ▸▸ Do not text and drive. ▸▸ Advise your children that drivers are not the only ones to obey the rules of the road.
Children:
▸▸ Tell your children to cross streets only at the crosswalks or stoplights before crossing. ▸▸ Tell them to avoid walking or riding bikes behind school buses and other dangerous blind spots. ▸▸ Practice school bus safety. School bus fatalities can occur when kids run out in front of the bus. ▸▸ Make sure your children know they should walk where they can see the bus driver. ▸▸ Remind your children to wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching from the curb, and to look both ways to see that no other traffic is coming prior to crossing the street.
Bike Riders: ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸
Always wear a bicycle helmet, no matter the length of the ride. Always ride on the right side in the same direction as vehicular traffic. Always use appropriate hand signals. Wear bright-colored clothing to increase visibility, white or light-colored clothing and/or reflective gear is especially important after dark. ▸▸ Know the “rules of the road”.
It is worth remembering that exercising a little extra care and caution, drivers and pedestrians can share the road safely in the school zones. In addition to thinking safety, the start of the new school year is exciting, but also can bring some anxiety, especially when it comes to the unknown. Therefore, parents should take a few minutes to ask their children what they are mostly looking forward to during the school year, and what things may cause them to worry. By giving them a forum to express their concerns, parents can help them clear up any issues, such as bullying, which could lead to a bumpy start to the school year.
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Meet the Mayors chamber news
By Beverly Perkins
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he Aventura Marketing Council / World-Class Chamber of Commerce recently featured eight local Mayors at their Breakfast Meeting. “Meet the Mayors” was sponsored by FirstService Residential and Hotwire Communications. Almost 200 AMC members attended the meeting as Chairman Cliff Schulman welcomed everyone to the Newport Beachside Hotel. Miami-Dade Commissioner Sally Heyman served as Emcee for the mayoral panel including: Aventura Mayor Enid Weisman; Bay Harbor Islands Mayor Jordan Leonard; Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert III; Miami Shores Mayor Alice Burch; North Miami Mayor Smith Joseph; North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo; Sunny Isles Beach Mayor George “Bud” Scholl; and Surfside Mayor Daniel Dietch. The morning agenda included good news from all eight Mayors as they spoke about the incredible growth and transformation taking place in each one’s home community. Topics covered everything from education, the millage rate, transportation, new construction, special events, fiscal responsibility and infrastructure improvements, and giving the audience an inside look at the myriad of issues that each city, town or village has to handle.
“In the eight communities represented here today, we manage 86 communities that we keep looking great, running smoothly and efficiently,” said Gary Pyott, President of FirstService Residential Florida. “In these 86 communities alone, we’ve saved our clients an average of $430,000 in their annual operating budgets.” Carl Lender, Executive Vice President of Sales for Hotwire Communications, explained, “State-of-the-art ‘Fision’ and megabit bandwidth technologies enable Hotwire Communications to offer faster fiber option, customized TV, digital voice and smart phone services to over 100,000 customers in 17 states including HOAs, luxury condos, commercial properties, hotels, student and senior housing.”
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For more information, contact the Aventura Marketing Council / World-Class Chamber of Commerce at 305-932-5334 or visit aventuramarketingcouncil.com.
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Nano is a 3 year old Teacup Yorkshire Terrier. His favorite person is his human mommy Lily. When he’s not playing with his little blue ball, he can be found playing with his big brother, Aries. He loves taking naps on his human daddy’s chest, but dislikes wearing clothes no matter how cute he looks them. He was last seen enjoying a little South Florida sunshine at the doggie beach.
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uys, this article is all about you. Ladies, take some notes. Having just turned 52, and after 10 years of optimizing men’s health, I thought I would share some of my insights about the male Mid Life Crisis. As men get older many get to a point where they start to act a bit strange. They buy uncomfortable sports cars, they try to flirt with younger women, and they even try to dress and act younger (i.e. skinny jeans). Many of their loved ones ask why. The answer is a hot topic that’s getting hotter, testosterone. In a nutshell testosterone is the male hormone. It defines and shapes masculinity. Testosterone is so crucial to masculinity that the male embryo will develop as a female if it does not receive the requisite testosterone input. As we all know testosterone surges at puberty transforming boys into men. The hormone will peak in the mid-twenties and will begin a steady decline. By 50 many men have half the testosterone in their bodies than they once did when they were 20. There are noticeable changes that come with this drop. I will cover just two of these changes in order of importance (to most men). Decreased sex drive: Testosterone levels correlate well with sex drive. Low levels result in low libido, infrequent erections, and decreased ejaculate volume. This decrease in sex drive is a true relationship killer. Intimacy and sex are crucial components of a healthy relationship. Due to the low testosterone levels, the man feels like his woman isn’t “doing it” for him, he will not seem interested in her, and the novice mistake is thinking that a younger woman -- in a convertible -- might fix the way he feels. The reality is that he finds the convertible uncomfortable, and he can’t keep up with the younger woman. Ladies, you know how that scenario plays out. You feel less connected to your man, and you start to withdraw. The outcome is the deterioration of many happy marriages. With ideal levels a man feels more confident and his role in a relationship is optimal. Decreased energy and stamina: For those who don’t know, testosterone also allows for muscle growth. When Mr. Olympia comes out on stage, he is the product of extremely high doses of testosterone, and a lot of work and discipline. Such high doses are unhealthy. On the other hand, low testosterone leads to loss of muscle mass, as well as inability to put on muscle despite long hours at the gym. There is less energy and a general depressed attitude. This might be seen by some as “he has mellowed out in his old age.” This mellowness could be a red flag for low testosterone. When levels are normalized the clock is reversed: great gains are seen at the gym with less effort, the body recovers better from strenuous activity and the chance of injury is decreased, energy levels increase, and the ability to focus improves. So guys, if you feel like you’re missing something, and think that a younger woman and a convertible will do the trick, think instead that it might be your testosterone level. Get it checked, get it fixed, and enjoy the back nine. Dr. Jose Soler-Baillo is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. For more information please visit www. resultsmd.com or email info@resultsmd.com.
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Scheck Hillel Community School Happenings
So much is always going on at the Hillel school, from Generations Day to AlumNight and winning first place in the STEM challenge to graduating and going to universities such as Florida, Vanderbilt, Yeshiva and Duke.
NMB Back to School Bash
The City of North Miami Beach’s annual back to school event featured plenty of backpacks, school supply giveaways, homework support kits, health screenings by Florida Blue, magician Mike Winters, face painting by FIU Neighborhood Health, and so much more made possible through NMB Library, Councilwoman Martell and NMB Educational Committee.
North Miami Mayor’s Back to School Bash & Resource Fair
Maccabi Games
The MAR-JCC was represented by Team North Miami Beach at this year’s Jewish Olympics games competition held in Stamford, Connecticut. Participants came home with 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medals.
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Mayor Smith Joseph put on quite the end of summer reading celebration which included giveaways, arts and crafts, food, music, yoga and a visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog.
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Aventura Marketing Council / World-Class Chamber of Commerce Reigns Supreme with Their Monthly Events:
SEEN 1: Marketing Committee
“Marketing Strategies to Bring in the Business” was the topic at this month’s event.
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Aventura Marketing Council has been known to have the best one-onone speediest networking sessions in town. This month’s was held at Locatel Health and Wellness in Hallandale Beach.
CORSAIR
AMC Members, including our very own new publisher, Terry Jaillet, enjoyed a networking event at Turnberry Isle Resort.
Banco do Brasil
Many gathered at the ribbon cutting celebration. (L to R)Antonio Cassio Segura, Banco do Brasil Americas; Ambassador Helio Vitor Ramos, Consulate General of Brazil in Miami; Jose Luis Prola Salinas, Banco do Brasil Americas; Aventura Comm. Howard Weinberg, Hotwire Communications
AMC Breakfast Meeting
The City of Sunny Isles Beach hosted baseball legends at a recent Aventura Marketing Council (AMC) World-Class Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting at Trump International. Mayors Bud Scholl and Enid Weisman were in attendance along with many other community, local and state officials who enjoyed the morning event. *We apologize for the error in last month’s publication.
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Tech Committee
Microsoft hosted AMC members in their Aventura Mall location to teach a new business app class.
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