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Gaming and resorts need to be part of the future of South Floridaʼs recovery and growth
Larry Blustein
When it comes to casino gaming, and who gets it, I have admit that I remain
quite confused about what the heck is going on. After another "bozo" tried to roadblock our grand opportunity to attract more casinos and upgrades at the ones we have, I am officially mad. Close to taking people apart and naming names of those who continue to fight progress. We are in the worst economy of all our lives, where the unemployment is staggering, and the numbers continue to
rise. The crime is soaring through the roof. Is there something we are doing that may not be getting the attention of those in Tallahassee? We need the door to be open wider for casinos in this state – basically in our area and into Miami-Dade County. The most influential areas in the state, and one of the most diverse in the country, needs to have a pickme-up financially, and casinos would pretty
For All Your Dental Needs
DENTAL OPTIONS
By David M. Udoff Sun Times AVENTURA - Now there is all the more reason to smile when you visit Dental Options in Aventura. They offer an array of dentistry services done by highly qualified professionals all brought together in one office. Whether it is six months check ups, cleanings, fitting braces, implant consultations, gum surgery or teeth whitening, all services are performed with state-of-the-art technology. At Dental Options, patient interaction between doctors, specialists, hygienists and staff is relaxed. Their spacious interior has well-lit exam rooms and neutral colors complete this cheerful space. There are ceiling to floor windows that offer panoramic views of the city. Patients are shown a video clip (DVD) of the particular procedure before having their dental work performed. Dr. Alexandra Gordon began practicing dentistry in 1985 and specializes in general and cosmetic procedures. Having worked in the area for twelve years, many people have come to know this great ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DENTAL, Page 3A
COOL AIR
There is little secret that we are in the middle of a hot summer. With no relief in sight, itʼs always refreshing to know that Cool Air USA is there to provide relief with a number of services to help keep your home ice cold this summer. Page 1C.
GAMBLING WITH OUR FUTURE
much help push the area through these tough times. People talk about the economy, and once again I will continue to say: if you sat on your hands four years ago, when the recession started to kick in for real, you
are still sitting there. You have to be proactive! For years, you had to be convinced that areas such as Atlantic City, Las Vegas, the Bahamas and other destinations feared what would happen if you gave south
Florida a chance to fully utilize what they can do better than any destination in the country - provide extremely impressive weather! With all the lobbying that must have ––––––––––––––––––– GAMBLING, Page 5A
ʻNEW wireless aids make watching TV a pleasure again!ʼ
AVENTURA HEAR CENTER
AVENTURA - At the Aventura HEAR Center, your hearing is Priority One. If people tell you your TV is too loud, or if you keep missing bits and pieces of conversation and have to ask people to repeat themselves, or if it seems that people are always mumbling, come see the hearing aid specialist, Javier Hearing Aid Specialist, Javier “Bob” Benitez, BC-HIS. He's eager to help you “Bob” Benitez makes the hear better. experience of coming to Aventura After 15 years, the Hear Center one to remember. HEAR Center is an Aventura fixture. It is behind Loehmannʼs Plaza right next to the new Heavy Burger restaurant with its bright red canopy by the back of Publix. The Aventura HEAR Center is a modern office equipped to fit patients with the best hearing technology available. It is a cheerful place, bright and airy. Ellen Pardue, the patient coordinator, greets you and in no time at all, you get to see the specialist. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HEAR, Page 6A
HALLANDALE BEACH
Did you know that 1 in 3 teenagers report knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, choked or physically hurt by their partner. Now is the time where everyone gets the facts on teen violence. It could save a life. Page 4B.
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