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SEA LEVEL SOLUTIONS CENTER INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIO This three-part series will focus on potential future impacts, public policy implications, climateresponsive design of resistant built infrastructure, and much more. Coral Gables Museum; 6-7 pm
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The Coral Gables Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that have an impact in the Coral Gables community. Applications are due Monday, April 18.
The Nicklaus Children’s West Bird Outpatient Center is now open, offering walk-in pediatric urgent care and X-ray services for babies, children, teens and young adults up to 21 years old.
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Inject a little luxury into your life with New York’s famed Caviar Russe, now open on Brickell Avenue. Head over to shop for champagne and caviar in the on-site retail space and stay for a caviar-inspired crudo, iced seafood tower, or simply multi-course caviar tasting menu. The Grove gets a new buzzworthy hotspot thanks to Glass & Vine, the much-anticipated partnership between Eating House’s Giorgio Rapicavoli and Grove Bay Hospitality. Housed in the former Coconut Grove Library space at the heart of Peacock Park, the eatery will feature “Garden, Sea and Land” offerings meant to be shared and mix-and-matched.
NBA star Ray Allen and wife Shannon bring health-conscious fare to the drive-thru with South Miami’s Grown, offering everything from soups and salads to gluten-free baked goods and cold-pressed juice.
Those mourning the loss of Miami’s Best Pizza may find their spirits lifted after a visit to it’s new tenant, Spring Chicken. From the team behind Yardbird and Swine, this casual addition to the Gables scene is serving up (what else?) chicken, biscuits, salads, sandwiches and other kid-friendly eats, plus wine and beer for the adults.
Another Grove addition comes courtesy of LoKal and Kush owner Matt Kuscher in the form of The Spillover (set to open this month), a cider and seafood-focused eatery (think BBQ Gator Ribs and Conch Strips) with plenty of read-made fans… and, as always, pet-friendly outdoor seating.
Everyone’s favorite grilled cheese truck, Ms. Cheezious takes up space in Coral Gables this month (just in time for National Grilled Cheese Month), serving up it’s local favorites as well as beers and milkshakes.
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GULLIVER PARTNERSHIP Breakthrough Miami and Gulliver Schools have announced a partnership that will give motivated students from low-income backgrounds expanded access to high-level learning opportunities. Breakthrough Miami will soon begin using Gulliver’s classrooms and other educational facilities to provide summer and Saturday enrichment classes and activities to high-achieving public-school students. Gulliver’s dedication of facilities and educational resources will help Breakthrough Miami students prepare for and succeed in college, with the goal of closing the “achievement gap” between students from affluent families and those from under-resourced backgrounds. Ultimately, the Gulliver Prep campus will serve 180 additional students from Southwest Miami-Dade.
RANSOM EVERGLADES CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING STUDENTS Ransom’s middle-school history team won two of three titles at the South Florida Regional History Bee on Feb. 23, and all five team members advanced to the national championships in Chicago in June. Javi Kumar won the event for sixth grade and Lucas Miner won for eighth at Young Middle School in Pembroke Pines. Additionally, Ransom junior Debbie Ajagbe became the national leader among high school girls in discus with her throw of 157 feet, 10 inches at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School on March 8. Ajagbe won the state title in the event last year.
ST. BRENDAN’S ARTIST St. Brendan’s sophomore Alexandra Moros had her artistic talents recognized in January when she was one of 25 students to have a piece (hers was a colored pencil drawing) chosen for exhibition in the 65th Annual Beaux Arts Festival at the University of Miami.
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Although weather is still cooler than usual in South Florida, spring is a hot time to sell a home. Here are some tips on how you can improve the odds that your home will “blossom” among the myriad of new listings hitting the spring-time real estate market: GET A HEAD START ON CLUTTER Since you’ll eventually be moving, why not start packing now? Starting the packing process early will help get you mentally and physically ready to move. This means getting organized by sorting through storage closets, attics, and garages to determine items you may want to keep and others you’ll want to give away or sell. Getting rid of stacks of unpaid bills, unread newspapers, refrigerator notes, and other visible items is just as important. While everyone has clutter, it can certainly be a deterrent for buyers who want to envision themselves in your home. CLEAN-UP Cleaning your house inside and out will create an inviting feeling for potential buyers. They will be drawn to spotless windows, sparkling mirrors and floors, and the scent of crisp linens. Send your window coverings to the dry cleaners, thoroughly vacuum blinds or toss into a soapy bathtub, and steam-clean all area rugs and carpets. CURB APPEAL Before potential buyers step foot into your home, the first-impressionclock starts ticking. Start with your lawn: clean out dead leaves and debris, and consider a diagonally mowed lawn to make your yard appear larger. Don’t let overgrown foliage block the windows or entrance path. Give your front door a squeaky clean-over and repaint for a fresh look. Plant colorful flowers near the entrance, especially yellow ones, which stimulate buying urges, happiness, and contentment.
MINOR IMPROVEMENTS While you don’t necessarily want to invest in major improvements before you sell, you’d be surprised the results minor enhancements and repairs can yield. Considering the value kitchens and bathrooms add to a home, quick updates like painting or replacing dated hardware and fixtures, can add a significant impact. If your kitchen lacks a backsplash, this is the perfect time to add one for a touch of charm. Also, try replacing the caulk and grout in your bathroom, and resurface any bathtubs. Evaluate the spaces in your home that have the boldest color and tone them down to a neutral palette. This way, buyers can envision a blank canvas for their own décor. INTERVIEW REALTORS® Your choice of a listing agent will make a big difference in how quickly your home sells and how much of a profit you’ll generate. Interview several agents to evaluate which ones have a deep local knowledge of similar homes in your price range and area. A REALTOR® with a great marketing plan, local and global resources and professional tech tools is crucial in promoting your home. Be wary of REALTORS who tell you they can sell for the highest price; instead choose someone who can present you with a detailed market analysis. Rosie Cruz-Sotero is a Realtor® and Certified Luxury Agent with The Keyes Company, part of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. With over 15 years of marketing experience, Rosie is committed to exceeding client expectations through an unparalleled level of service, strategic marketing tactics, strong negotiation skills, and local market expertise. Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of The Keyes Company or The Florida Villager.
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S A DIRECTOR OF RIVIERA DAY CAMP, THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF RIVIERA Prep, and the founder and owner of Court’s 1-on-1 Universe, Courtney Young has more experience than most when it comes to choosing a camp for his children. So we asked the longtime Miami resident to share his tips on navigating the sometimes overwhelming South Florida camp scene. Here are five things to consider, straight from an expert. 1. Safety. Young advises parents to think beyond the obvious. “All camps should be physically safe, but it’s the emotional side you need to consider as well,” he says. Taking into account the philosophy of the camp and the relationships with the director can be telling on both sides. A red flag? A director who’s not available for communication with parents, staff, and/or campers. 2. Staff. Young advises parents to look into not only the age of the staff but how they are hired and trained. Are there background checks? What kind of responsibilities does each counselor have when it comes to the kids? What’s the ratio of staff to campers? While high schools students can make great assistants or helpers, Young says they may not be the best first choice for a group counselor. “Think of it this way: ‘How can a child be responsible for another child?’” 3. Amenities. In the Miami summer heat, Young suggests making sure the camp has either a pool and/or an air-conditioned indoor space to keep kids cool and out of the sun for part of the day. Another Miami challenge? The rain. “Make sure to ask them what they do when it’s pouring all day,” he says. 4. Logistics. The basics may be covered in brochures ,but Young says asking the right questions can enhance your confidence in and understanding of the program. Some suggested ones? “How does the day go?” “Does my child choose what he or she does, or is the program scheduled for the group?” “Do they walk around alone?” and “What happens when they have to use the restroom?” 5. Security. From checking IDs at pickup to authorized lists of who can and cannot remove campers from the camp, Young says having an attendance policy in place is a major security precaution that parents should investigate. “Ask them how they take attendance and how they run dismissal.”
CAMP: ALPER JCC WEBSITE: alperjcc.org HOURS: 9 am to 4 pm (early care 7:30 am to 9 am and late care 4 pm to 6 pm) AGE RANGE: Infants to 3rd Grade (General Camp); 4th to 9th Grade (Adventure Camp); 2nd to 9th Grade (Specialty Camp) With highly trained professionals who instruct in nature and science, visual and performing arts, and sports including swimming, tennis, basketball, soccer football and martial arts, this camp offers many hours of endless fun, while also allowing campers to build a Jewish identity by embracing Jewish values. Older campers can enroll in robotics, sports or performing arts camp. There’s also an adventure camp option for older campers that includes numerous field trips. CAMP: BETH AM DAY CAMP WEBSITE: tbam.org HOURS: 9 am to 1 pm or 3:45 pm AGE RANGE: 2 years old - entering 2nd Grade Featuring small class size with age-appropriate programming, this general day camp includes activities like glow-in-the-dark mini golf, weird and wacky science, pony rides and carnival days. CAMP:
BILTMORE KIDS SUMMER COOKING CAMP
WEBSITE: Biltmorehotel.com HOURS: 9 am to 2 pm AGE RANGE: 9-16 Let your children experience the magic of the kitchen with this hands-on cooking camp taught by Biltmore chef instructors (with special workshops by our acclaimed hotel chefs). Students are grouped by age in groups of 15 or less and work in our fully equipped, professional kitchen. Cirriculum includes kitchen safety, baking and pastry, International cuisine, menu planning and more. CAMP: CARROLLTON SCHOOL WEBSITE: carrollton.org HOURS: 9 am to 3 pm AGE RANGE: Pre-K3 to 9th Grade, depending on camp chosen In the Around the World Camp, campers explore diverse cultures around the world through classes in art, drama, dance, baking, swimming and language. This all-girls camp also offers an Academic SuperCamp, Summer Sports Camp, Mini Movie Makers, Debate Camp, STEM Camp and Coding Camp.
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CAMP: COCONUT GROVE BALLET WEBSITE: coconutgroveballet.com HOURS: 9 am to 12:30 pm AGE RANGE: 3 to 7 This is the perfect introductory dance camp for the child that looks forward to having a fun time in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics and hip-hop classes. Kid session themes include Nemo, Tinkerbell and Olaf, and there is an intensive for teens. CAMP:
BEAUX ART CAMP AT THE LOWE
WEBSITE: beauxartsmiami.org HOURS: 9 am to 2 pm AGE RANGE: 5 to 12 Students have fun creating various art projects while also having the opportunity to experience different mediums including ceramics, mosaics, jewelry making, printmaking, collage, oils, mixed media, drawing and painting. Beyond that, students get the opportunity to visit the Lowe Art Museum and enjoy daily outdoor play time. CAMP:
CAMP BROADWAY @ THE ARSHT
WEBSITE: arshtcenter.org HOURS: 9 am to 5 pm AGE RANGE: 10 to 17 Does your child love to act, sing and dance? Campers will be Immersed in an authentic Broadway process as they build and develop the campers’ confidence, character and presentation skills. At the end of the week-long camp, campers will get to show off everything they’ve learning in a performance of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on the Knight Concert Hall stage! CAMP:
CHILDREN’S RESOURCE SUMMER CAMP
WEBSITE: crfcenter.org HOURS: 8:30 am to 3 pm AGE RANGE: Toddlers to 5th Grade With more than 15 years under their belt, this program caters to children with developmental disabilities, providing a wam friendly and structured environment that included both academic and non-academic options. From cooking to music and movement, water play and weekly themes, the camp allows children to engage in exciting activities and strengthen social skills.
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FROST 2016 YOUNG MUSICIANS' CAMP An exciting opportunity to work with The Frost School of Music Faculty, Alumni and other Distinguished Professional Artists. All instruments including voice. CAMP: CORAL OAKS TENNIS CAMP WEBSITE: coraloakstennis.net HOURS: 9:30 am to Noon or 3 pm AGE RANGE: 5 to 16 Campers learn the game of tennis in a fun environment. The day begins with stretching and calisthenics, then competitive drills and games. Advanced/intermediate players match play while beginners learn rules, scoring and play. CAMP:
Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced and Honors Programs Session A: JUNE 13-JUNE 24 Session B: JUNE 27 -JULY 8
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FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN
WEBSITE: fairchildgarden.org HOURS: 10 am to 1 pm (Drawn to Nature Art Camp); 9 am to 3:30 pm (Junior Naturalist Camp) AGE RANGE: 8 to 11 (Drawn to Nature Art Camp); 6 to 11 (Junior Naturalist Camp) Join naturalist and artist Hillary Parker during three one-week sessions to observe, explore, discover and create beautiful works of art that are inspired by the natural beauty of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden at the Drawn to Nature Art Camp. Or, explore nature, science and art through hands-on activities in the classroom and around the Garden at Junior Naturalist Camp. CAMP:
FROST YOUNG MUSICIANS’ CAMP
WEBSITE: youngmusicianscamp.com HOURS: 9 am to 2 pm (Elementary) or 3:30 pm (Intermediate/Advanced) AGE RANGE: 7 to 18 This summer music camp is split into two sessions that features faculty from the University of Miami Frost School of Music and professional musicians. The camp offers classical music, jazz, rock, songwriting, composition, musical theater, and contemporary and jazz voice. CAMP: FUNCAMPS WEBSITE: funcamps.com HOURS: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm AGE RANGE: 5 to 14 With two locations (Pinecrest Community Center and University of Miami) and six camp options (Space and Science, Drama, Dinosaurs, Magic, Video Gaming and Robotics), these camps offer a full day of fun that includes swimming or water play, special shows and outdoor fun in addition to specialty activities tailored to each camp theme. CAMP: CAMP GULLIVER WEBSITE: gulliverschools.com HOURS: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm AGE RANGE: Grades 1 to 5 Camp Gulliver offers a range of age-appropriate games on the field and in the pool. Campers can choose from a variety of specialty activities each week, ranging from on-site field trips to technology, ceramics to sports, and cooking to miniature golf.
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CAMP: HURRICANE AQUATICS WEBSITE: hurricaneaquatics.net HOURS: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm AGE RANGE: 7-12 years Hurricane Aquatics Summer Camp is back for 2016! The brand new pool serves as an amazing location to host a fun filled educational summer full of camp.This celebrated day camp, based at the beautiful outdoor pool at the Whitten University Center on the Coral Gables campus, provides instruction in the areas of swimming in a group setting and stroke technique. Our staff includes energetic and knowledgeable coaches and instructors who are eager to share their passion for the sport of swimming. CAMP:
JANE FORMAN TENNIS CAMP @ THE JCC
WEBSITE: janeformansports.com HOURS: Half day 9 am to Noon; Full day 9 am to 3 pm AGE RANGE: 3 to 16 Tennis instruction in the morning is followed by camp-provided lunch and then afternoon games and match play in the afternoons. For younger campers, the day is broken up with arts and crafts, as well as other activities. CAMP: JIM MORRIS BASEBALL CAMP WEBSITE: jimmorrisbaseballcamp.com HOURS: 9 am to 4 pm AGE RANGE: 6 to 13 Jim Morris Baseball Camp at the University of Miami aims to make every individual a better ball player. The daily schedule consists of a half-day of instruction and a half-day of games. CAMP: KLA - PALMETTO BAY WEBSITE: miamisummercamp.net HOURS: 9 am to Noon or 3 pm AGE RANGE: 12 months to 5 years Offering three different sessions, these camps allow their campers to explore the city of Miami like tourists, in captivating places like the Everglades, and to enjoy amlange of diversity as they are encouraged to express themselves and where they come from. CAMP: LEAP SOUTH FLORIDA WEBSITE: LEAPSouthFL.com HOURS: Half Day: 9 am-12 pm or 12 pm- 3 pm; Full Day: 9 am- 3 pm As a leading sport program dedicated to the total development and inclusion of special needs individuals in Miami, this camp provides Learning Enriched Athletic Programs that are designed to promote fun and exercise in which special needs and typical functioning athletes can learn and develop their athletic skills. The coaching staff is highly trained to work with special needs individuals and create programs that everyone can enjoy while maintaining a 5:1 athlete to coach ratio.
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Hurricane Aquatics Summer Camp is back for 2016! The brand new pool serves as an amazing location to host a fun filled educational summer full of camp. Each summer, Hurricane Aquatics hosts its popular Swim Camp for swimmers of age 7-12. Open to any and all entrants. This celebrated day camp, based at the beautiful outdoor pool at the Whitten University Center on the Coral Gables campus, provides instruction in the areas of swimming in a group setting, and stroke technique. Our staff includes energetic and knowledgeable coaches and instructors who are eager to share their passion for the sport of swimming. The impact of our experienced counselors combined with various water and field group activities results in a fun and rewarding summer experience. CAMP DATES WEEK 1 June 06 – 11 WEEK 2 June 13 – 17 WEEK 3 June 20 – 24 WEEK 4 June 27 – July 1 WEEK 5 July 5 – 8 WEEK 6 July 11 – 15 WEEK 7 July 18 – 22 WEEK 8 July 25 – 29 WEEK 9 August 1 – 5 CAMP TIMES 8:30am-3:00pm
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CAMP: MATH MONKEY WEBSITE: mathmonkeymiami.com HOURS: 9 am to Noon or 3 pm AGE RANGE: 1st Grade to 6th Grade At Math & Science Experience, campers will engage in computer games and simulations, hands-on experiments, reading, art, and “Real Life Excursions” to places like Dream Dinners or Edible Arrangements, all related to the topic of the week. Math is covered in the mornings, with topics like data analysis, geometry and money, while science is covered after lunch, with topics including solar system, weather and human body. Half-day mathonly camps also are available.
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Bring your children to Miami Royal Ballet for five exciting weeks of dance, games, and new friends in our 2016 Summer Camp! No matter what the experience level, at MRB, kids learn from the best teachers in Coral Gables and make new friends while dancing and performing a wide variety of activities:
Ballet • Modern • Lyrical • Hip Hop • Jazz • Pointe Arts & Crafts • Choreographies
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MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP
WEBSITE: miamichildrensmuseum.org HOURS: 9 am to 3 pm AGE RANGE: 4 to 10 The camp uses eight areas to teach children about different aspects of life around the globe: food, world crafts and art, music, dance and performance, language, literacy, geography, and games and sports. Each week campers will discover a new sport and explore the countries where it is most popular. Campers will work closely with a sports coach, a visual artist and the museum’s team of professional actors, the MCM Players.
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CAMP: MATHNASIUM WEBSITE: mathnasium.com AGE RANGE: 2nd grade - 12th grade Mathnasium is a math learning center where students can go to boost their math skills. Gifted students come for challenging enrichment and students who are behind come to catch up and improve their confidence. Year-round and summer programs fill in skill gaps and preview upcoming concepts, including SAT/ISEE/SSAT test prep, curing finger counting, mastering fractions and word problems, and Algebra readiness.
MIAMI CHILDREN’S THEATER CREATIVE CAMP
WEBSITE: miamichildrenstheater.com HOURS: 10 am to 4 pm AGE RANGE: 5 to 12 Miami Children’s Theater enters its 20th year of summer camp. Operating at two locations (Kendall and Coral Gables), children train for end-of-session shows with industry professionals. This year, it’s Disney’s Aladdin Jr. and My Son Pinocchio.
CAMP: MIAMI DANCE PROJECT WEBSITE: miamidanceproject.com HOURS: 9 a.m - 4 pm AGE RANGE: 3-15 years Don’t miss out on this amazing camp. With more than 15 years experience, and known for producing dancers that have been showcased on “You Think you Can Dance,” Miami Dance Project offers a fun filled camp with first class, trend setting instruction in Hip-Hop. Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Field Trips, Water Slides, Performances, Themed Sessions and more. CAMP: MIAMI ROYAL BALLET WEBSITE: miamiroyalballet.com HOURS: 9 am to 3:30 pm AGE RANGE: 5 and up Bring your children to Miami Royal Ballet for five exciting weeks of dance, games, and new friends. No matter what the experience level, at MRB, kids learn from the best teachers in Coral Gables and make new friends while dancing and performing a wide variety of activities. CAMP:
MINI-CANES RECREATIONAL SPORTS CAMP
WEBSITE: miami.edu HOURS: 9 am to 4 pm AGE RANGE: 6 to 12 Campers play a variety of sports during four twoweek sessions. In addition to the “Sport of the Week,” and special events, campers can swim and take part in indoor games and activities. Educational emphasis is placed on developing a lifestyle with health, fitness and safety in mind. CAMP: MLC CAMPS WEBSITE: miamilearningcenter.net mlcprepacademy.com HOURS: Half-Day Camps (9am to 12pm); Full-Day Camps (9am to 4pm) *Early drop off/late pick up available AGE RANGE: Kinder to 12th grade (5 to 17) Two locations (Coral Gables and South Miami of this academic-based camp allow students to advance academically and prepare for the upcoming school year by either taking virtual courses or advance preparation for a class. Half-Day camps are designed to assist students with summer packages and readings, as well as earning credit on summer courses. Full-Day camps are designed to include the academic component as well as indoor/outdoor activities, and fieldtrips. Indoor activities include STEM projects such as Robotics and Engineering. Outdoor activities and fieldtrips include sports, kayaking, swimming, biking, and much more.
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WEBSITE: palmertrinity.org HOURS: 9 am to Noon or 4 pm AGE RANGE: 2nd Grade to 12th Grade Summer Experience offers camps for athletics, arts, academics and enrichment. Athletics includes an all- sports camp, a cheer camp and football camps. Academic camps include ones for programming, science and math. Arts includes photography and orchestra camps, while enrichment has workshops on topics like organization and college essays.
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WEBSITE: ocpc.org HOURS: 9 am to Noon or 3 pm (extended day: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm) AGE RANGE: 2 years to 5th Grade Inspired by Vacation Bible School, Summer Jamz offers an action-packed summer with Christian counselors from the church, with its main focus being teaching about God’s love. During eight oneweek sessions, campers will engage in VBS-like games, Bible adventures and hands-on crafts. Weekly themes include Barnyard Palooza, Hawaiian Hullabaloo and Disney, and special activities include water slides, a petting zoo and a luau.
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CAMP: PALMETTO GOLF CAMP WEBSITE: golfpalmetto.com HOURS: 9 am to 12:30 pm or 3 pm Starting with basics (think golf course orientation, rules and etiquette) this camp allows campers to become well acquainted with the world of golf. The curriculum covers full swings with video analysis, short game, mini golf and putting. CAMP: ROIG ACADEMY WEBSITE: roigacademy.com AGE RANGE: Pre-K2 to 6th Grade Camp Roig provides preschoolers with a fun learning curriculum that incorporates prereading, pre-math, fine-motor, gross-motor, sensory-related and story-related activities. The thematically-inspired program includes water days, computers, cooking and field trips. The Summer Academic Enrichment and Fast ForWord programs for older kids also encourages academic growth through the summertime.
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WEBSITE: vivaelespanol.com HOURS: 9 am to 2:30 pm AGE RANGE: 3 to 9 Boasting the lowest camper/teacher ratio offered by a language camp (3:1) in town, activities include drama, culture, arts & crafts, guided conversation, pair work activities, language games and more.Campers, 3-6 and 7-9 are grouped based on age and level of linguistic competence. At Viva el Espanol, campers can experience the joy of learning a foreign language in a professional and nurturing environment. CAMP: CAMP WESTMINSTER WEBSITE: wcsmiami.org HOURS: 9 am to 3 pm AGE RANGE: 5 to 14 SUMMARY: Westminister Christian School’s summer camp offers a variety of activities including kickball, floor hockey, swimming and more, as well as field trips and a half-day afternoon option for campers who choose a specialty camp in the morning. CAMP:
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SK ANY EDUCATOR OR EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL WHAT THE BUZZWORD of the day is and STEM will most likely be the first word out of the mouth. The acronym, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, has been drawing attention for its growing importance in preparing students not just for traditional STEM careers but for all future paths in today’s business world. “The world is completely different – students have to have a great understanding of technology, even in liberal arts,” says Neydy Gomez, who, along with partner Claudia Machado, co-owns South Miami’s Zaniac, an afterschool enrichment program that uses game-based learning to engage kids in creative, conceptual problem solving. While Gomez says the majority of students fall in the first-to-fifth grade age group, the program “really is for everyone,” offering up everything from LEGO Robotics courses to those on Minecraft, Tinkering, Fashion Design (complete with 3D printing) and more. “The thing that was so great [about Zaniac] was that there wasn’t anything here offering such a diverse variety of STEM programs under one roof,” says Gomez, who opened the franchise last year. “It really reinforces science and math concepts in a different way. Students find a way to apply them to the real world.” The Zaniac program originated in Park City, Utah with Paul Zane Pilzer, a longtime economics professor and noted economic advisor. Gomez, always on the lookout for innovative educational ideas, stumbled upon Pilzer’s ideas while looking for a new way to teach her daughter math. Pilzer’s game-based teaching style appealed to the mom, but, after realizing the center was in Utah, she backed off of the idea. Months later Machado mentioned that a friend of hers in Connecticut was opening a Zaniac franchise and Gomez had a Eureka moment. “I told her ‘This is the program I was looking at,’” she says. Gomez says it’s not just the educational benefits that keep her passionate about the program, but the ideas behind the teaching. “The other thing that drew me to Zaniac was that the approach is to learn through peer-to-peer learning,” she says. “It allows students to think they’re playing During the school year, Zaniac After-School Programs while learning and sharing their knowledge with others. It builds self-confidence, it’s meet for 90 minutes, once a week for six weeks. During empowering.” summer and vacation breaks, Zaniac Camps meet for This summer, Zaniac will condense it’s usual six-week programs into one-week camps, 3 hours, every day for five days (M-F). broken down into morning and afternoon sessions that merge specific programs with other fun and games (think paper airplane races and balloon cars built from scratch). “We teach with hands-on activities. They’re not sitting in a room listening to a teacher,” says Gomez, “We want them to understand that everything they’re learning has a real life application. We let them experiment… it’s part of the game. They’re able to find new ideas and make mistakes without feeling like failure.” In the end though, it’s preparation for the future that Zaniac hopes to leave students with… no matter what they’re chosen field or interest. “Even if you want to be a chef you have to understand technology,” says Gomez. “Careers that you would never think… this is something you need. It’s really a different world.” Zaniac is located at 8322 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143. For more information, please call 305.668.0605 or visit zaniaclearning.com.
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OU COULD SAY THAT BARBARA DELGADO ACOSTA has dance in her blood. The founder and executive director of the Miami Dance Project was introduced to the world of dance as a child and—for all intents and purposes—never quite left. “My mother [Maruxa Fajarado] was a dancer and she brought me into the dance world,” says Acosta. “That’s basically all I’ve ever done.” Born in Mexico to Cuban parents, Acosta honed her talents under the watchful eyes of her mother’s friends, Cuban ballet dancers and members of the emerging modern dance scene in Miami”…as it was developing into the arts center that it is today.” Following a formal education that took her through magnet programs, New World School of the Arts and the University of Florida (as well as summers in New York with Alvin Ailey and other famed dance schools), Acosta took a job at Joe Michaels Dance Studio. That relationship planted the seed for what would become the Miami Dance Project. “I was saving up for a wedding but when [Joe’s daughters] decided to sell they came to me,” says Acosta. “I used the money to buy the studio instead.” It was while running the studio (renamed New Image) that Acosta realized a growing need in the dance community. “In 1998 I was working with the South Miami Middle School dance program and I saw that a lot of the girls who were talented couldn’t afford the right training,” she says. “I realized how many great dancers were missing out on furthering their education because of finances.” And the Miami Dance Project was born. Today, the nonprofit works with individual and corporate donors, as well as grants from Miami-Dade County, to create scholarships for dancers in MDP’s recreational and competitive programs (Acosta merged New Image into MDP last year). For the dancers, that means everything from ballet and jazz to tap and modern, with children aged three to 16 training under the close eye of Acosta and her team. And while many of her dancers have gone on to dance with famed companies and have even competed on national television (think “So You Think You Can Dance?”), Acosta says it’s not just the naturals who flourish at MDP. “What we do well is to create a studio that feels like home, it feels like a family,” she says. “I’ve seen many students who weren’t naturally given the talent, but when you give them the opportunity and the education they shine. We really develop kids.” One aspect of that development is MDP’s competition program, an intensive dance study that Acosta calls “a little more rigorous, a little more formal,” than the recreational instruction. But even within that arena, she strives to maintain the humble, friendly, focused vibe that she initially conceived with the studio. “Being a competition studio, I’m proud that we work hard to have the parents remain humble and be good people even with all of our wins. There’s no arrogance.”
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In fact, her competition students often help out with another of Acosta’s passions— a special needs program that she launched in 2005 (“I want them to realize that trophies are not the end all,” she says.). After learning of a woman in California who developed Autism Movement Therapy, Acosta flew to the west coast to become certified before beginning the program in Miami, the first studio to do so. Today she not only works with between 10 and 15 special needs students at MDP, but also with the Be Unique Academy at the JCC where they run the school’s dance program. The studio also works closely with Autism Speaks, taking care of the entertainment at the annual walk and populating the stage with performances from special needs children. Looking ahead, Acosta hopes to continue to foster
Miami dance talent and watch them grow from toddlers to shining stars in schools such as New World, NYU and other elite dance programs and companies around the world. And far from missing them when they eventually move onward, Acosta says she now gets the pleasure of seeing former students directing and choreographing around South Florida…and the entire country. Says Acosta with a laugh, “We’re raising our own competition.” Providing Exceptional Dance Training & Results in Miami since 1999, come and visit our State of The Art Dance Studio at 6840 SW 81ST Terrace, Miami, FL 33143. For more information, please visit miamidanceproject.com or call us to schedule an appointment at 305.595.1115.
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Tom Whitehurst UM-NSU CARD / Work For America BACKGROUND: Whitehurst became involved with UM-NSU CARD (it stands for Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) when his son, Thomas, was diagnosed with autism more than 20 years ago. “When it became apparent that CARD was not receiving adequate funding from the state budget, my wife and I were part of the initial effort to hold a fundraising event to help them,” he says. That event, Tropical Nights, celebrates its 14th anniversary this year, with the event (May 7 at The InterContinental Miami Hotel) honoring Whitehurst with its CARD Community Leadership Award. “Tropical Nights is now a signature event in our community and raises much needed monies to help CARD continue to offer the myriad of services and programs that families need,” says Whitehurst. “We’ve seen [the event] grow from a small social function to an event attended by over 500 supporters.” ABOUT UM-NSU CARD: Based in UM’s Department of Psychology (and at NSU in Broward), CARD is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families, offering services, research initiatives, social and support groups and more. In the past the Center has created everything from Project Sail at Shake a Leg in Coconut Grove to a surf camp on Miami Beach as well as social and recreational outings and conference scholarships. “In South Florida alone, CARD serves almost 10,000 individuals with ASD,” says Whitehurst. “Their services are free of charge to these individuals, their families and the professionals that support them.” NEW OPPORTUNITIES: After seeing his son complete three years of culinary training only to find himself unemployed, Whitehurst saw an opening to create employment opportunities for adults with DD. With approximately 50,000 individuals with autism turning 22 each year (the year that marks the end of most government support services), Whitehurst says unemployment among these adults is estimated to be more than 90 percent… as are rates of social isolation. Enter Work for America, the local nonprofit Whitehurst founded last year. “Our plans for Work for America are to start enterprises that will employ adults with DD and to assist families and other organizations that are doing so,” he says. “We are all about creating jobs, not just training for jobs that will never exist.”
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FUTURE PLANS: Right now Whitehurst and CARD are working hard to promote this year’s Tropical Nights event and raise much needed funds for future expansion. As for Work for America, they’ve found a partner in Miami’s OPA Works, a school/day program for people with Autism, Downs Syndrome and other DD and the first major enterprise they’re supporting. “They have 50 adults in their program and are off to a flying start.”
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It’s The Pricing, Silly BY FRANK DEVALDIVIELSO
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HE SPRING BUYING SEASON IS HERE! HOMEOWNERS ARE getting ready for market and buyers are studying the conditions. According to The Florida Association of Realtors 39 percent of the total yearly sales take place between April and July. This generates a frenzy of activity in the market. The end of the school year is around the corner and it’s time for families to move. Inventory levels are rising and buyer demand is, too. Ready, set, go! The homes that will sell this spring will do so because the sellers are motivated, the buyers see the value and they are both ready, willing and able to close the deal. Now is a good time to get real and sell your home because there will be more eyes looking at it than in other months. The eyes of the buyers are very well trained. They get to used the services of realtors to help them navigate and understand the market. Also, the internet offers excellent information about the homes, the neighborhoods, schools, crime rate, demographics, transit times for commuting and, of course, the price for which other similar homes have sold. In many cases, buyers do more homework than sellers when it comes to research on the properties. They certainly see more homes as part of the selection process. Sellers have the same resources available at their fingertips, including knowledgeable realtors and the option to go see open houses that are similar to their home. Once a homeowner decides to sell, it’s time to call all the resources in and get detailed information on what is going on in the market now. Motivated sellers want real intel, not pie in the sky. With that information the homeowner has to pick a pricing strategy: list high to leave room to negotiate; list at fair market value; price below market value. All three are used regularly and the length of time that it takes to sell the home is a clear indicator of which one it was. The longer on the market, the more time the homeowner spent “chasing the market”. If it sells fast it’s because they nailed the pricing. The reasoning to price below market is often used when homes are in need of repair or remodeling. It’s very difficult to find those deals, just ask anyone who “flips” houses for a living and you’ll see. The real estate market in our community is a benevolent one. If you bought property in 1996 it’s probably doubled or tripled in value. Few other markets in the nation perform that well. This may be one reason that some buyers are willing to pay above the current fair market value in anticipation of living in the home for a long time. There is also an emotional component in that decision, as you may know. Such as, the spouse loves the house and makes it very clear to the other. As we all know a happy spouse equals a happy life! The challenge again in this selling season for homeowners will be to find someone that is trustworthy to tell them the truth about the market and their home. One of the more difficult moments during the listing period is when the seller and realtor have to discuss pricing the home to sell. It’s a conversation that will happen at the beginning of the listing or sometime thereafter. The market is the market. If you’re priced too high, wait and one day the home will be worth what you want. In that case it’s not a matter of price it’s a matter of time in the market. Or, take your head out of the sand, look at what’s going on around you and make the adjustment. If you want to move, now’s a great time to start living in your new home! Frank DeValdivielso, a member the Miami FL Team and The Keyes Company, is based out of 2423 Le Jeune Road, Coral Gables, FL 33134. For more information you can reach Frank at his office, 786 378 8450, or cell, 786 273 8507. You can also email him at RealEstate@MiamiFLTeam.com and please be sure to visit www.MiamiFLTeam.com for the latest listing and news regarding real estate. Call to sign up for a free monthly market report of your zip code.
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The Recycled Closet BY ANDREA CARNEIRO
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S THE END OF SCHOOL APPROACHES (YES, ALREADY), ALONG WITH IT comes a plethora of end-of-the-year events: graduation, pool parties and, of course, prom. All of which have their own unique dress code… and shopping trips. So what to do when you’re on a budget and what to do post-event? We spoke with Recycled Closet owner Jennifer Kaloti to get the lowdown on the buying and selling of consignment.
HOW COMMON IS IT TO FIND CURRENT TRENDS (ESPECIALLY IN FORMAL WEAR) IN A CONSIGNMENT STORE AND WHAT ARE YOU SEEING RIGHT NOW? At a consignment store you will find many unique styles as well as current trends in formal wear. This is desirable for prom-goers because everyone is looking for an individual style on their special day. There are a variety of trends in formal wear such as ‘old Hollywood glamour’, ‘simple and sleek’ gowns, and gowns embellished with lace, sequins and beads, or print.
WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A DRESS FROM A CONSIGNMENT STORE?
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When buying from a consignment store, feel confident that your selection is one of a kind and will stand out among the many other dresses that are likely to be purchased at a common retail store. It is important to keep in mind that some high schools may have guidelines for the attire (i.e. bare midriff, open back, low cut) to be worn on prom night. At our store, we work with each girl and will be happy to hold a dress for a few days to make sure it is exactly what she wants.
FOR CONSIGNORS, WHAT TYPES OF DRESSES ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FOR YOUR STORE? We are always looking for evening gowns in excellent condition such as the styles listed above and especially in a variety of sizes.
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Post-prom consignment is a great idea if you’re sure you won’t wear it again to another event. If you loved it, chances are someone else will too. And you can recover a percentage of your money! It is also essential to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in any way possible.
ANYTHING ELSE PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CONSIGNING ITEMS FROM THEIR CLOSET? When consigning items from your closet, items must be in great condition and should be laundered or dry cleaned. All styles can apply depending on what the store is looking for at the time. Also accepted are shoes, handbags and jewelry. This method of shopping strengthens the concept of reusable clothing and individuality.
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DMITTING A PATIENT TO HOSPICE DOES NOT MEAN GIVING UP HOPE. Hospice care provides pain and symptom management and appropriate palliative care when curative medical treatments no longer enhance the patient’s quality of life. The focus of care shifts toward helping the patient achieve maximum quality of life from a physical, emotional and spiritual perspective. Hospice programs provide medication to manage symptoms related to the primary illness. Each patient receives the medical equipment and supplies necessary to enhance overall comfort and safety including, but not limited to, hospital beds, bedside commode, an over bed table, oxygen, and dressing supplies. When finding a Hospice program for you or a family member, it is important to ask about the levels of care that particular Hospice program offers.
Hospice Care of South Florida, for example, provides four levels of care: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Routine Home Care Continuous Care at Home General Inpatient Care Respite Care
Routine home care provides patient care availability wherever the patient considers home, including a residence, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community. New generations often opt for the option of staying at home during their final moments or when seriously ill, with their family by their side. “Everybody agrees that they don’t want to be in the emergency room and they don’t want to come into
the hospital,” says Amy Kelley, MD, associate professor in the department of geriatrics and palliative medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Hospice provides the opportunity for a person to spend their last moments where they feel most comfortable. Continuous care at home means hospice provides medical management at the home 24 hours a day. During times of crisis, when death is impending or the patient has worsened, hospice provides additional services to allow the patient to remain at home. A patient may also be admitted to general inpatient care if there are certain medical needs that cannot be managed at home. Finally, respite care is when a hospice program provides a short-term accommodation of the patient in order to provide temporary relief to caregivers. Oftentimes, the caregiver’s own health declines due to stress and lack of time to care for himself. When a family needs a “break” some hospice programs will offer respite care to give them an opportunity to rest. Breaks are necessary for the caregiver to refresh and return to the patient with a stronger and revitalized ability to care for him or her. In hospice care, the caregiver/hospice aid is in constant communication with the rest of the team to identify physical and emotional changes. The program also teaches families how to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient, as well as to provide ongoing support and education. For more information on Hospice of South Florida, please call the 24-hour phone line at 305-591-1606 or visit www.hospicesouthflorida.org.
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Dr Marta Sanchez-Emden is the founder of the Animal Health and Rehab Center in South Miami. She has been practicing Veterinary Medicine in Miami for over 20 years. As a Certified Veterinary Journalist, she is the resident veterinarian for various national TV shows. She authored the book “CHIHUAHUAS : How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend,” available on Amazon. Follow her at youtube.com/ahrcvet, Facebook.com/dr.sanchezemden, Twitter @DrMartavet, and www.animalhealthrehab.com.
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S. SMITH BROUGHT FLUFFY FOR AN EXAM, SAYING “FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS FLUFFY wakes up in the middle of the night pacing and panting. I take him outside to do his thing and then I pet him until he calms down and goes to sleep. I cannot take it anymore, I need sleep.” Sound familiar? Many owners of older pets might find themselves dealing with age-related problems that were unheard of when they were growing up with the family pet. The facts is, that thanks to the advances in veterinary medicine, improved diets and improved pet care, our pets are living longer that ever. This leaves pet owners with the responsibility of managing conditions related to the natural aging process of our pets. These conditions are seen at organ level (kidney insufficiency), skeletal level (arthritis), sensory level (deafness) and brain level (senility). The signs of normal aging in the brain are perhaps less obvious, since it involves loss of cognitive capacity. When that loss is beyond what is expected in the normal aging pet it is called dementia, or more properly in the veterinary world Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). In dementia, the cognitive deficits of your dog or cat are so severe that it affects the social functioning of the pet. Animal dementia is seen in 50 percent of dogs and cats older than 15 years of age. Not every pet is affected and it is suspected that there might be genetic basis for its development. Pet dementia or CDS is comparable with Alzheimer’s in humans. It is so common in pets that many of the pet insurance companies cover its management. But what causes this brain condition? There are multiple changes simultaneously occurring in the brain that lead to dementia. It is important that you are in tune with your older pet, as dementia is diagnosed based on the signs closely observed by the owner. If you suspect your pet might be suffering from dementia is important to take your pet to the doctor for a comprehensive exam including blood evaluation and X-rays to rule out disorders related to the organs, the senses or the skeleton that might mimic dementia. The signs of dementia or CDS are behavioral in nature. You may notice your pet shows periods of disorientation (“Fluffy, what are you doing standing in the middle of the living room all by yourself?”), a decrease in activity (“Come on boy, let’s go for a walk. Come on!”), less interaction with the family, more irritability (“be carefully with Fluffy”), disturbed sleeping patterns or episodes of anxiety in the middle of the night. The good news is that even though there is no cure for dementia, pets with this condition can have an acceptable quality of life if the owner, together with the veterinarian, is committed to managing the condition. It is important to modify the environment to enrich and stimulate the senses. In other words, take your pet out to explore different, new environments even if it’s simply going to different sections of your garden. Stimulate the senses by exposing your older pet to calming music. Touch and pet your older dog or cat in a rhythmic, calming way in order to provide tactile stimulus. Make sure to provide regular controlled exercise; it not only improves the musculoskeletal system but also helps maintain a healthy cardio condition in your older pet. If there is advanced arthritis, walking to and from the mailbox two-to-three times a day might be all that is needed. Increase the socialization of your pet. Bring him or her to family gatherings, keep your pet close when watching TV or playing with your iPad, and keep younger pets with the older one so they do not feel left behind. A diet for cognitive dysfunction can be prescribed by your veterinarian. Lastly, certain medications such as Selegiline have been shown to decrease the signs of dementia in severely affected pets. Our aging pets deserve to be treated with respect and dignity in their later years. Aging is not a disease,it is a process of life, and as long as there is no pain involved and our older pet still has the capacity to enjoy the little things in life, it is our duty to help them maintain an acceptable quality of life.
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ITH A MORE THAN 40 YEAR HISTORY IN South Florida, the Cohn family brings more than just a deep understanding of dental health to their practice, Smile Miami. Brothers Adam and Aaron and Dad Jack (Mom Cookie runs the office) each bring their own approach to dentistry to their long list of patients, using state-of-the-art procedures to create long-lasting smiles across the city. Here are six things to know about this well-loved practice. 1. They know what you’re thinking. About the dentists, that is. “We know about the negative connotation of going to a dental appointment and we take on the challenge of making our patients enjoy their experience at our office,” says Cookie. “Everything we do in our office revolves around patient satisfaction.” For the Cohns and their team, that means seeing patients on time and giving them the personal attention that they would expect for themselves. 2. It’s a team operation. Though the Cohn brothers changed their father’s practice from solo practitioner to family operation, they also brought in new ideas and techniques. “All three doctors went to different dental schools and feel lucky
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lives and build meaningful relationships,” says Cookie. “We have many families that have third and some fourth generation patients coming to our office. This gives us the ultimate satisfaction.” Prevention is key. The Cohns are keen to let patients know that whatever treatment they need will be delivered at the highest quality with the least amount of discomfort, but the best treatment is taking care of yourself on a daily basis. “If you take care of your teeth you can avoid having major problems,” says Cookie, who recommends regular dental visits for checkups and maintenance. “You don’t realize how important your teeth are until you lose them.”
The team says regular patients who visit a few times per year become more than just patients… they become part of the family. “It gives us the opportunity to know what’s going on in their
Smile Miami is located at 9840 SW 77 AVE, Suite 201 in Miami. For an appointment or more information, call 305598-1428, or visit www.smilemiami.com.
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MIAMI BEACH COMMISSIONER MICHAEL GRIECO HOSTS SUCCESSFUL BEACH CLEAN-UP Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Grieco, in partnership with VolunteerCleanUp.org, Clean Up Miami Beach, and the Miami Beach Rotary Club, hosted a 10-block beach, dune and jetty clean up earlier today. The event drew hundreds of volunteers from the community to help rid the beach of debris and litter left behind by Spring Break crowds.
MARLINS CHARITY PARTNERS The Marlins Foundation selected its four 2016 Charity Partners and presented each charity with a check for $25,000. Marlins President David Samson, Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon, and Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton participated in the check presentation ceremony. The 2016 Marlins Charity Partners are: After-School AllStars South Florida, 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, Miami Children’s Museum and Up2Us Sports.
WALK IN STYLE FOR THE ANIMALS Fashionistas and animal lovers alike visited Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour to celebrate the launch of Christian Louboutin’s Spring/Summer 2016 Handbag Collection. Guests enjoyed an evening of fun and shopping to help support the dogs and cats of the Humane Society of Greater Miami and the 2016 Walk for the Animals.
VIZCAYA’S HAT LUNCHEON South Florida’s boldest fashion-forward supporters donned elegant headwear at Vizcaya Museum and Garden’s 8th Annual Preservation Luncheon, known informally as “The Hat Luncheon.” Three hundred guests enjoyed a beautiful, stylish day in the gardens including a luncheon in Vizcaya’s European-style grounds.
THE POWER OF ONE STEP UP SHOE DRIVE The Power of One” and The South Miami Police Department joined together to help make a difference in the lives of children by providing worthy students from Ludlum Elementary a new pair of shoes.
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