aventura news 1.11.2012

OO n sunny days in South Floridawe take our health for granted,don’t we?

But when we experience dizziness orchest pain…it’s off to the emergency room.With waits as low as 6 minutes, we’vecome to expect the immediate care atAventura Hospital and Medical Center.Heck, just the blinking billboards displayingthe emergency room wait time is reassuringwhen you’re counting the minutes.

Just a few short years ago, a trip to theemergency room would mean an hours-long wait. So how did the emergency roomchange so dramatically?

“We recognized our wait times werestalling our ability to provide effective careand made a commitment to change theprocess,” said Heather Rohan, CEO ofAventura Hospital and Medical Center.“We conducted efficiency audits andconsulted with Fire Rescue to find every

area where we could improve the patientexperience. Five years later, our ERroutinely sees 170 patients per day, but youwould never know it by visiting thewaiting room because we created aprocess where a physician or physician’sassistant conducts rapid medical evaluationsat the bedside to expedite care.”

Their dedication to improving did not gounnoticed, and Aventura resident StuWagner is living proof... literally!

He recounts:In March 2009, I experienced strong

chest pains. Though I had no othersymptom and did not think it was a heartattack, I asked my wife to drive me toAventura Hospital. We illegally parkedoutside the emergency room and told thereceptionist I was having chest pains.

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Aventura Comm. Bob Diamond and Heather Rohan,CEO Aventura Hospital and Medical Center

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Jake is a great joker, you know, thecherubic face, twinkling eyes, big smile.

The real truth is that Jake is an “Insulter.”All his life he has gotten away with hisinsulting because he has a nice glint. In hiseyes, as he says it, “When some-one calls you a jerk but is smil-ing, it sounds like a joke not aninsult.” The problem though isthat Jake means what he says.

Sara the Sufferer has beengetting ulcers on her ulcers justtrying to cover for Jake, herhusband. She’s done such agood job that everyone lovesJake and he was lookind forpeople to insult; he wonders why Saralooks so bad lately. Anyway Jake andSara decide to take a trip to Japan. Shefelt she needed some clean air and hewas looking for new people to insult.They found an agency that specialized inthe Orient and even sent one of theiremployees to take care of problems thatmight arise.

This tour had been a success for over20 years. Then Jake showed up.

Over the three weeks he had insultedeveryone on it, had gotten the very efficientpolite Japanese figuring out ways to put the

U.S. on the enemies list, hadalmost caused a volcano andTsuman, a vagrant 50-foot-wavein Hawaii and two arsonf firesin Vegas on the way back.

Ther were 40 people on thetour. When it returned to Miamithere were 39 scowling faces andone happy Jake face. He nowinsults people in Japanese with asmile on his face and everyone

thinks he is cute and lovable as he rantsaway.

The tour operators are planning on set-ting up a tour of Sweden next summer.They heard that Jake might be interested injoining the tour.

They have decided that they are goingto put in an unlisted phone number.

Maybe Jake won’t be able to find them.

Wandering & Pondering

DAN PALMER

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“Flying high” took on a whole new meaning for Cliff Schulman, partner in the law firm of WeissSerota Helfman and Chairman of the Board of the Aventura Marketing Council. Schulman wasgiven a very special birthday present from his wife Lauren — the opportunity to fly his own plane— with a pilot by his side — and participate in an aerial ‘dogfight’.

“Flying a plane in a real life dogfight was like being a kid again. One more off the bucket list.”

Jeff Levinson, Senior Vice President ofSabadell United Bank in Aventura, chairsthe Aventura Young Professionals committeefor the Aventura Marketing Council, and isalways on the lookout for interestingrestaurants to join the AMC, so he canbring his group of 50+ entrepreneurs (45and under) there for lunch.

“Our AYP members have enjoyedoutstanding lunches at restaurants such asMorton’s Steakhouse, Grill on the Alley,

Christine Lee’s, Duffy’s Sports Grill,Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza, Mo’s Bagels,Mr. Chef’s Fine Chinese Cuisine and YesPasta this year, and in 2012, we hope to addon additional restaurants as members so wecan bring this wonderful group of youngprofessionals there for lunch and networking,”said Levinson.

For more information, call the AventuraMarketing Council at 305.932.5334 orvisit aventuramarketingcouncil.com

Flying high with Cliff SchulmanJeff Levinson plans Aventura YoungProfessionals’ luncheons for 2012

Gladys Mezrahi, president ofIndigo Events, has partneredwith Stacey Schrager to createConnecting Our Cultures, aninternational fundraisingplatform for an entire spectrumof charities, schools and non-profit organizations.

The goal is to build theworld’s largest sukkah, 30’ x 15’x 18’, as adjudicated by theGuinness Book of WorldRecords.

Scheduled to be built out of Mega Bloks, this sukkah project already has 15organizations signed up to participate, including JAFCO, Chabad of Montreal, theTalcocy Center in Liberty City/Miami and Futbol Con Corazon from Baranquilla,Colombia.

For more information on how your organization can fundraise, call ConnectingOur Cultures at 786-323-0782 or visit connectingourcultures.org

Connecting Our Cultures... from Aventura to Colombia Aventura attorney

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and expertise with charitiesand organizations such asthe Greater Miami Jewish

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and Florida Int. UniversityCollege of Nursing. This

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What if, this Holiday Season, you didnot get the gift that you hoped for or want-ed? You are probably feeling sad andunhappy. When desires and expectationsare not fulfilled it is understandable to feellet down, frustrated, disappointed and dis-couraged.

Disappointments are not limited to theHolidays they can occur any time. A lostpromotion or broken engagement are just afew examples of what can occur. Somethingthat you counted on did not happen. Youtrusted it would happen you might evenhave relied on it. You thought you werestanding on a rock but it turned out to besand and it collapsed taking your hopeswith it. This shakes you up. You feelshocked and vulnerable because the thingsyou have taken for granted are really out ofyour control. If it is a big disappointmentyou might question your beliefs andassumptions. You might lose faith in God,

your parents, partners and yourself.Disappointment can be a conundrum, a

riddle of sorts. It is an enigma because youhave to guess at the hidden meaning. Whydid it happen? It is a baffling mystery thatis difficult to understand and even more dif-ficult to resolve. A helpful technique is toask yourself what it meant to you. Whatwas the real reason you wanted the gift orpromotion.

Did the gift mean that you were caredabout and loved? Did it mean that someonewas paying attention to your wants anddesires? Was it related to your insecurity?Did the promotion mean that you wererespected and acknowledged and betterthan your co-workers? Was it related toyour self-esteem?

Once you understand why you are dis-appointed, the sting will be gone. You willhave solved the puzzle. You will havedecoded the hidden meaning. This willremove the feelings of disappointment andgive you insight and a better understandingof your real needs and desires. Then youcan focus on alternate ways of obtainingand satisfying them.

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Just about everyone makes New Year’sresolutions they may or may not wind upkeeping – but here are some new ones youmight want to add to the “Aventura list”:

SSttaarrtt aa DDiieett:: Instead of a whole ice creamsundae – just get one scoop – and if beingmore social and frugal are also among yourresolutions, invite a few friends to shareyour favorite flavor!

SSttaarrtt CCooookkiinngg:: Now that both of Aventura’sBurger Kings are gone, you might have tostart making dinner more often – unless youdon’t mind driving a little further to findanother drive-thru!

SSttaarrtt EExxeerrcciissiinngg:: You could be inspired tostart walking or jogging around theAventura Circle – only if you don’t discoverthe big secret: All those fit looking peopleare actually models paid by the city to makeAventura look in such great shape!

SSttaarrtt CCoonnvveerrssaattiioonnss:: If you’re still searchingfor your soul mate, try striking up a conver-sation at a market with really narrow aislesso you can’t help but getting up close andpersonal with someone special. While atStarbucks, you could also offer to pay for anintriguing person’s Frappuccino…Even ifyou don’t get a date, you’ll still get rewardpoints if you use your Gold Card!

SSttaarrtt BBuuddggeettiinngg:: Around this time of year,lots of people resolve to start saving moreand spending less – but with the AventuraMall so close to home, it’s hard not to do theexact opposite. But who needs financialadvisors when you’ve got so many friendswho can always alert you about all the bestbargains around town!

SSttaarrtt RReettuurrnniinngg:: Now would be a good timeto return some holiday gifts since it’s finallypossible to find a parking spot before yourtoddlers turn into teens. And if you’re goingto return that ugly sweater from Aunt Betty,make sure you’ve already lost enoughweight to be able to run really fast if you seeher in the same return line!

SSttaarrtt PPrreeppaarriinngg to enjoy another great year inAventura, where there’s at least 2012 rea-sons to exclaim: “I love life in the city!”

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Unmatched attention to detail now can be enjoyedby corporate and private aircraft owners at Miami’sultimate fixed-base operator (FBO) – FontainebleauAviation.

Conveniently located at the entrance to Opa-lockaExecutive Airport’s (KOPF) main facilities,Fontainebleau Aviation offers the extraordinary luxuryand comfort synonymous with the legendaryFontainebleau name. Now with its own fuel servicecapabilities, the FBO has five immaculate hangars andmore than 100,000 square feet of space that canaccommodate aircraft as large as a Boeing 737. It alsohas 19,000 square feet of executive and maintenanceoffices, many with direct hangar access to enhancebusiness efficiency.

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At Fontainebleau Aviation, every service is deliveredwith a personal touch, enhancing its credentials as afirst-class FBO.

Fontainebleau Aviation, previously known asTurnberry Aviation, expanded upon its years of experi-ence as a corporate flight department by designing,building and operating hangars to serve other flight

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Today, Fontainebleau Aviation embodies the excitement,glamour and service of a previous era, but in sophisticated,21st Century luxury. Soon, it will encompass expandedfacilities. Work is underway on a new signature main build-ing that will be even more convenient for corporate clients.Construction is slated for completion in 2012.

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If spending more time with yourfriends is one of your New Year’sresolutions, then the legendaryTurnberry Isle Miami is here toassist. Through March 31, the 300-acre tropical retreat and its award-winning three-story Spa is offeringa Spa is better in Twos promotionfor only $242 for two people.

By booking this package, guestsreceive two 50-minute relaxationmassages, lunch from a selectmenu at Cascata Grille for two

people, in addition to access to theresort’s tranquil Cascata Pool andcomplimentary valet parking. Taxand gratuity is additional.Available only on weekdays.

For reservations, call the Spa atTurnberry Isle Miami at (305) 933-6930 and mention Spa is better inTwos promotion. Turnberry IsleMiami is located at 19999 WestCountry Club Drive in Aventura.

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Expecting a long wait, my wife went tore-park. Upon returning, I was alreadyundergoing various tests. Within 20minutes I was on an operating table readyto receive three life-saving stents.

Mr. Wagner is not alone in his praise ofthe streamlined care:

David Cohen said, My emergency carewas incredible! Within two minutes ofarriving at the emergency room, a physicianwas examining me and immediately begantests. I can’t stop telling everyone howwonderfully I was treated.

Aventura Commissioner and AventuraHospital and Medical Center Board ofTrustee Bob Diamond recently receiveda call that a friend was in transit to theemergency room. Within minutes,Comm. Diamond was in the waitingroom, but his friend was already intreatment. Comm. Diamond decided toapproach people in the waiting room tosee how long they were waiting to be

seen. To his surprise, not one statedthey were a patient; they were the friendor relative of a patient already undergo-ing evaluation.

In the five years since Aventura Hospitalresolved to improve the public perceptionof emergency care, the emergency teamreceived the EMCARE Genesis Cup.Given to only one hospital per year in theEMCARE network, the national award cel-ebrates the hospital with the mostimproved processes.

Although the hospital has reason tocelebrate, Aventura Hospital and MedicalCenter refuses to rest on its laurels andcontinues to research new opportunitiesfor perfecting its emergency room care forthe community.

For more information on emergencycare at Aventura Hospital and MedicalCenter, call 305.682.7000 or visitAventuraHospital.com

Aventura Hospitaland Medical Center celebrates 5 years of ‘ER’ miracles

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BY BRIAN MCLENDON

The latest studies find that nearly one inthree Americans will change their religiousaffiliation at some point in their lives. Weare, more than ever, a nation of God hoppers.

For New York Times bestselling authorand former NPR foreign correspondentEric Weiner — an agnostic by default — ahealth scare that put him briefly in the hos-pital leads him on an unexpected explo-ration of faith. While in pain and awaitinga diagnosis, a well-meaning nurse asks hima simple, blunt question: “Have you foundyour God yet?”

This out of the blue query nags, prods,and ultimately launches him on a far-flungjourney to do just that. The result is ManSeeks God: My Flirtations with the Divine,a funny, illuminating chronicle of hisglobe-spanning spiritual quest to find afaith that fits.

Weiner, a longtime “spiritual voyeur”and inveterate traveler, realizes that whilehe has been privy to a wide range of reli-gious practices, he’s never seriously consid-ered these concepts in his own life. Face toface with his own mortality, and spurred onby the question of what spiritual principlesto impart to his youngdaughter, he decides tocorrect this omission,undertaking a world-wide exploration ofreligions and hoping tocome to a personalunderstanding of thedivine.

The journey thatresults is rich ininsight, humor, andheart. Willing to doanything to betterunderstand faith, andto find the god or gods that speak to him,he travels to Nepal, where he meditateswith Tibetan lamas and a guy namedWayne. He sojourns to Turkey, where hewhirls (not so well, as it turns out) withSufi dervishes. He heads to China, wherehe attempts to unblock his chi; to Israel,where he studies Kabbalah, sans Madonna;to the Bronx, where he volunteers at ahomeless shelter run by Franciscan friars,and to Las Vegas, where he has a closeencounter with Raelians (followers of theworld’s largest UFO-based religion).

At each stop along the way, Weinerkeeps an open mind, leaves judgment at thedoor, and tackles our most pressing spiritu-al questions: Where do we come from?

What happens when we die? Howshould we live our lives? Where do allthe missing socks go?

With his trademark wit and warmth,he leaves no stone unturned. At a timewhen more Americans than ever arechoosing a new faith, and when spiri-tual questions loom large in the mod-ern age, Man Seeks God presents a per-spective on religion that is sure todelight, inspire, and entertain.

Eric Weiner is author of the NewYork Times bestseller The Geography ofBliss, which has been translated into 18languages. A former correspondent forNPR and the New York Times, Weiner hasreported from more than three dozen coun-tries. His work has appeared in the NewRepublic, Slate, Los Angeles Times,Washington Post, Foreign Policy, The NewYork Times Magazine, and the anthologyBest American Travel Writing. He divideshis time between Starbucks and Caribou.

Weiner will be talking and signing hisnew book on Thursday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m., atBooks & Books, 265 Aragon Ave. in CoralGables.

For more information, visit online at<www.ericweinerbooks.com>.

Author recounts his journeyto find God in new book

Eric Weiner(Photo credit Chuck Berman)

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The Adrienne Arsht Center for thePerforming Arts of Miami-Dade County proud-ly presents the 10th anniversary production ofNE 2ND AVENUE, an award-winning emo-tional, often humorous one-man play portrayingthe profoundly rich and textured mix of realMiami neighborhoods.

Created and performed by Miami’s TeoCastellanos, NE 2ND AVENUE plays in theintimate Carnival Studio Theater (Ziff BalletOpera House) from January 19-21, as part of theTheater Up Close season.

Directed by Michael Garces, NE 2NDAVENUE depicts the lives of eight distinctcharacters: a Puerto Rican small-time drug deal-er, a deprived African-American young lady, aHaitian jitney driver, a Cuban-Jewish grandfa-ther, a Rasta Man, an African-American adoles-cent trying to find his footing in life, a Cubanrafter and a gay man, who each take the audi-ence on a memorable journey through theintense streets of Miami.

Through its characters, NE 2ND AVENUEbrings voice to Miami’s marginalized urbanpopulations, exploring underlying issues ofracism and social injustice, acknowledging thedifferences among us and ultimately discover-ing the common threads that bind us together.

“As one of South Florida’s premier performingarts institutions, it is key to the Arsht Center’smission to showcase local talent and Miami-made

productions such as NE 2nd Avenue,” said M.John Richard, president and CEO of the AdrienneArsht Center. “We’re certain Teo Castellanos’critically-acclaimed play will once again resonatewith our city’s melting pot of cultures.”

Tickets to NE 2ND AVENUE are $35 andmay be purchased through the Adrienne ArshtCenter box office by calling 305-949-6722 oronline at arshtcenter.org.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for The Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents the 10th Anniversary

production of Ne 2nd AvenueAt Atlantic|Pacific Management,

Managing Director Tom Smith believes inthe power of giving back with several com-pany initiatives living up to belief.

For the second year in a row, theCondominium Associations within theAtlantic|Pacific Management portfoliohave come together to care for the specialneeds of hospitalized children during theholidays. Each Association proudly dis-plays a large collection box in their lobbyor management office to accept new andunwrapped toys for children ages 1 to 18,benefitting Joe DiMaggio Children’sHospital. Acts of kindness such as thisbrighten the day of many.

According to Melissa Langley, ChildLife Program Director at the hospital, “Ittruly makes a difference to the patients,families and staff when kind and thoughtfulpeople contribute to our hospital.”

In 2010 Atlantic|Pacific Management donatedthe most toys, delivering more than 1,000 toysand $500 to the Child Life Program at the JoeDiMaggio Children’s Hospital, with anotherlarge and incredible donation accomplishingtheir goal again this past 2011 holiday season.

“This is what it’s all about at Atlantic|PacificManagement,” Smith says. “We have a verygenerous group of Board of Directors, Owners

and staff members at each Association, andbecause of that we can make a difference in thelives of others and give back to our community.”

With an ever growing management portfolioof luxury high-rise and garden-style condomini-um associations, the management company’steam looks forward to exceeding the expecta-tions of patients and their families next year, andcontinuing to carry on this new tradition.

For more information, call 305-438-7326 orvisit apmanagement.net

Tom Smith (right) with JDCH Child Life Team

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Atlantic|Pacific Management communities give back

Teo Castellanos(Photo by Pedro Portal)


OK, so you’ve decided to sell. Yourproperty is not in distress, and you stillhave equity you want to protect. It’s amajor decision, probably one of the biggestones you’ll ever make and you want to doit right. The difference between a sale orno sale often rests on a only few key fac-tors. Become familiar with these dealkillers and you jumpstart your efforts asyou towards your goal of closing the sale.

#1 OVERPRICING is the single biggestproblem a seller must overcome. Youmight think your condo is worth the bigmoney it used to be, back before the realestate market sank. Unfortunately, timeshave changed. With all the informationavailable on the Internet, buyers are pro-foundly aware of today’s market prices.You need to get serious. TIPS: Visit thecompetition by going to Open Houses insimilar buil-dings; check out listings for

similar pro-perties online and in thenewspapers; and contact multiple real es-tate agents and get their opinion on yourprice.

#2 CLUTTER, DIRT, AND ODOR cantake thousands off the price, and at worstcase make buyers run away. This is a bigpurchase in a bad market so it’s up to youto make sure your condo shows favorably:clean, sweet smelling and clutter free.TIPS: Clear out all the unwanted stuff, do-nate or pack away your old collections,make sure table and counter tops are bare.

Banish old pet beds, air out stale odorsand use neutral air freshener.#3 HIGHLY PERSONALIZED TASTE

can kill a sale. Sellers can run into pro-blems when the decor is too unique toallow the buyer to imagine himself or her-self living in the home. Unusual wall col-ors, floor and window treatments can be aturn-off. (it always makes me laugh whenwatch HGTV and I see Buyers walkingthrough a home for sale and their biggestcomplaint is the color, but that is what peo-ple see...so don't fight it, fix it). To get topdollar in your neighborhood it’s important

to “neutralize” yourcondo to conformwith popular tastes.TIP: Check with localreal estate agents andprepare a checklist ofwork that needs to bedone inside and out-side the property. Thereal estate agent canhelp you prioritize thelist before you make abig investment in pre-sale remodeling. Alsoconsider hiring a

professional home stager. Do whatever willbring you the best return for the changesyou make.

#4 MISLEADING DEAL INFORMA-TION is a sure-fire deal killer. Photos thatare highly edited or property described asan “approved” short sale when a bank ap-proved a previous offer and will requirenew offers to go through an approvalprocess again, are common examples ofmisrepresentations. TIP: It is importantfor Sellers and Agents to be upfront andhonest. Enough said!

#5 OVERBEARING SELLERS caneasily and often inadvertently queer a deal.TIP: Back away and let the real estateagent do his job.

These 5 Deal Killers above are in theseller's control. There is however anotherissue that kills many deals that is not in theseller's control - many appraisals are com-ing in less than contract price due to thelarge number of distressed property sales.This is a big problem with financed pur-chases. So pricing the property correctly iseven more important.

5 Real Estate Deal Killers - and What Sellers Can Do To Prevent It

For more detail, visit www.rayonrealestate.com.Ray Princiotta is a licensed Florida real estate broker with Accelerated Realty, Inc. Contact him at 305.494.4101 or [email protected].

ON REAL ESTATE

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Small business owners in Miami-Dade’s District 4 are invited to applyfor Commissioner Sally Heyman’sMom and Pop Small Business GrantProgram. Applicants may be eligibleto receive up to $5,000 that can beused for purchasing equipment, sup-plies, inventory, commercial liabilityinsurance, security systems, advertis-ing and marketing and minor renova-tions. Applications will be acceptedJanuary 16 through February 17, 2012.

Business owners interested in applying for the2012 District 4 Mom and Pop Small Business GrantProgram must meet the following criteria: existedfor at least two years; employs no more than sevenemployees; currently not in default or non-compli-ance with any County loan or grant program; is notaffiliated with a national chain; does not own morethan two businesses; and does not engage in illegalactivity at the stated business location.

Applications must be receiveed no later than12 noon on February 17, 2012 or they will not beaccepted. Completed original applications can bemailed or hand delivered to: Commissioner SallyA. Heyman, District 4 Office, 1100 NE 163rdStreet, #303, North Miami Beach, FL 33162.

Only one application per business will beaccepted. Home-based businesses are welcome to

apply, although non-profit agencies arenot eligible for funding. Businessesthat received funding in the past canapply, but priority will be given tothose businesses that have neverreceived funding. Applications can betyped or printed. Illegible, incomplete,or faxed applications will be disquali-fied.

Guidelines for the Mom and PopSmall Business Grant Program require

that each approved recipient attend a mandatorybusiness training workshop to be scheduled at alater date. Aside from financial support, the Momand Pop Grant Program provides technical assis-tance in order to create a better working and busi-ness environment, promote economic develop-ment opportunities, educate owners about variousCounty-funded programs and projects, form/fos-ter better working relationships among smallbusiness owners, and retain and eventually createmore jobs, offering the necessary training thatsmall business owners so desperately need tobecome more efficient and competitive.

To see if your business is located withinDistrict 4 or for more information, call 305-787-5999. Applications are available atmiamidade.gov/district04.

Commissioner Heyman announces the 2012Mom and Pop Small Business Grants

Small businesses may be eligible to receive up to $5,000Due to State budget reductions

and the absence of a dedicatedsource of income specificallydesigned to fund public educa-tion, the School Board of Miami-Dade County has approvedreductions in district operationsand maintenance. Through care-ful planning and precise cuts,the school district is accomplish-ing its mission and has avoidedlaying off a single full-time teacher for eco-nomic reasons.

While a number of scenarios and possibil-ities may always emerge from next year’slegislative session in Tallahassee that couldimprove or worsen our financial situation, ithas become perfectly clear that austere timesare here to stay. Permanent adjustments areneeded if the School District is going to sur-vive the tempest that may lie ahead.

The District can start by identifying thetalent that resides in this community. A con-certed effort should be made to attract theparticipation of talented retirees that aresome of our most valuable assets. This is

why the office of school boardmember Dr. Martin Karp pre-sented and obtained approvalfor a proposal developing anenergetic volunteer programcalled ACTIVE, which standsfor Active Citizens TeachingIndividuals Valuable Expertise.This volunteer initiative enablesretired individuals to participatein various district educational

and maintenance related projects. Since its inception earlier this year, and

with the full support of the Superintendent,the District has been recruiting talentedindividuals to become an integral part of ourschool district. The participation of retiredresidents is strongly encouraged and thereis considerable excitement looking forwardto the many years of community involve-ment of these individuals to the sacred fieldof education.

For more information, call Dr. Karp's officeat 305-995-1334 or email [email protected]

It’s never too late to be part of Public Education,Office of Dr. Martin Karp, School Board Member,

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The new Scion iQ is the latest vehicle tojoin the growing list of micro-subcompactsthat many auto manufacturers are offeringAmerican consumers.

Measuring just 10 feet in length and withthe capability of seating four people, Scion isbilling the iQ as the world’s smallest four-seat vehicle.

The iQ is a three-door hatchback with ageometric shape and it should give the SmartCar a run for its money. It has a strong, highbeltline that runs from the large headlights,up the A-pillar and across the roof to wraparound the rear. Side mirrors with integratedturn signals accent the geometric design.

The iQ is billed as a premium micro-sub-compact and it is intelligently designed, withsix engineering innovations basically respon-sible for its ability to be small in size, butlarge in capability. They are:

• A compact front-mounted differential;• A high-mount steering rack with electron-

ic power-steering;

• A compact air-conditioning unit;• A flat gas tank housed beneath the floor;• Slim-back front seats that optimize rear

legroom, and• A 3+1 offset seating arrangement that

allows one adult to sit behind the front pas-senger and a child or small package behindthe driver.

The iQ has a 78.7-inch wheelbase and aunique suspension design of MacPhersonstruts up front and a compact torsion beam inthe rear. The combination allows the little carto maneuver through city traffic much easierthan a larger vehicle. The overall length ofjust 120.1-inches and short front and rearoverhangs allows the iQ to slip into virtuallyany urban parking space. At the same time,the iQ has a wide track of 66.1 inches forsolid handling, much like a larger sports car.

The 2012 iQ is powered by a 1.3-liter,four-cylinder engine that produces 94 hp and89 pounds-feet of torque. It also has the latestdual VVT-i, allowing the engine to operateefficiently and deliver a broader powerband,yet requiring less fuel and generating feweremissions. The engine is paired with aContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)for smooth acceleration and excellent fuelefficiency of 37 mpg.

The iQ comes standard with safety featuresthat consumers expect and demand. It has 11

standard airbags, including the world’s firstrear-window airbag, along with driver andfront passenger airbags; driver and front pas-senger seat-mounted side airbags; side cur-tain airbags; driver and front passenger kneeairbags, and (a Scion first) driver and frontpassenger seat-cushion airbags.

All iQs have the Star Safety System, whichincludes anti-lock Brakes (ABS), ElectronicBrake-force Distribution (EBD), BrakeAssist (BA), Traction Control (TRAC),

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and SmartStop Technology brake-override. A tire-pres-sure monitoring system also is standardequipment.

Pricing on the Scion iQ starts at $15,265.

Ron Beasley is the automotive editor forMiami’s Community Newspapers. He may becontacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261,or by addressing email correspondence to<[email protected]>.

2012 Scion iQ is a big idea in a small package

LET’S TALK CARS

Ron Beasley

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Dr. Levin along with multi-lingual, friendly staffmembers are dedicated to setting the highest stan-dards of care: “We understand every woman is anindividual with her own unique needs and strive toprovide personalized health care you can count on,while ensuring you understand every step of yourtreatment plan and what to expect.”

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Join Beth Torah Benny Rok’s annual Monte Carlo Night Sat. January 21, 7p.m. at their campus, located at 20350 NE 26th Ave., North Miami Beach.

Enjoy an exciting night of Hearts and Diamonds, a Monte Carlo Night,where you can play Blackjack, Craps and Roulette. There will also be anopen bar, buffet style dinner, as well as spectacular prizes in their Chinese andSilent Auction.

Tickets are $65 through Jan. 13, including an additional $50 worth of casi-no chips or $75 at the door.

For reservations and more information, call Sherry at 305-932-2829.

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BY BILL KOFOED

Buffalo Bill is such a major part ofCody, Wyoming that he is still very muchalive to townspeople and to the over200,000 visitors from all 50 states andmany parts of the world who visit thereeach year.

Taken from Buffalo Bill’s last name,Cody is located 53 miles from the eastentrance to Yellowstone National Park. Itis there visitors will find the 30,000 squarefoot Buffalo Bill Historical Museum, whichchronicles his life from age eight when hestarted to work through his years as a PonyExpress rider, scout, Indian fighter, actorand operator of the famous Wild West showwhich toured the country and parts ofEurope.

Aside from the section about BuffaloBill, one of the most interesting parts of theHistorical Center is the one about firearms.You’ll see Gatling guns, blunderbusses,flintlock pistols, long rifles, and even a gun

owned by King Louis XIII of France.There are also water cooled machine guns,Springfield rifles, and ceremonial gunsowned by Presidents Kennedy andJohnson.

Another section features the WhitneyGallery of Western Art, with scores ofpaintings by many well-known artists. Oneof the most dramatic is Custer’s Last Standat the Little Bighorn, about a two hour drivefrom Cody. Other sections are devoted tothe Plains Indians and Natural History.

Besides the exhibits, the Center offersa variety of different programs during thesummer months.

The original Buffalo Bill Museumopened in 1927 in the historic log buildingthat is now the Cody Visitor Center andChamber of Commerce. In 1968 the cur-rent museum opened. The most recentaddition was in 2002 when the DraperMuseum of Natural History made its debut.

For further information, [email protected]

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Citizens Interested in Arts(CIA) announces Granteeson Parade, the organiza-tion’s 14th Annual GrantsPresentation Ceremony andshow. The event will beheld on January 15, 2012 at1:30 pm at the Aventura Artsand Cultural Center.

“This is the first time everthat so many of SouthFlorida’s arts communityhave gathered on one stageto perform for CIA and thecommunity,” says GloriaMuroff, CIA Founder andevent chairperson. “We areexcited that we could bringthem together to celebrate insuch a creative and inspiringmanner.”

Emcee is concert, cabaret,nightclub and Broadwaysinger David McBride, whose modern inter-pretations of Great American Songbook clas-sics from Sinatra, Bennett, Buble’ and moregarner great reviews from audiences every-where.

Performances include grantee winnersGables Stage, Orchestra Miami, MaximumDance, The Unconservatory, Young Artists of

Florida Grand Opera,Momentum Dance, SouthFlorida BluegrassAssociation, Alliance forMusical Arts, Arts BalletTheatre of Florida andmore.

Special guests includetelevision, recording andcabaret artist Judy Scott, aCIA member, and eight-year-old opera/Broadwayvocalist Biana Pinchuk.

The highlight will be theawarding of grants to 31South Florida artisticorganizations by CIAGrants CommitteeChairperson Dr. DorothyKoreman, CIA FounderGloria Muroff, FlorenceWerner and PresidentEmeritus Lenore Toby-

Simmons. A champagne/chocolate receptionfollows. Tickets are $50 for preferred seatingand $30 for general admission.

For tickets and more information, call877.311.7469 or visit online athttps://www.aventuracenter.org/CIA_Aventura. Box Office open Tuesday through Saturday,

Citizens Interested in Arts presents Grantees on Parade 14th Annual Awards Ceremony

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The last column I wrote (which wasbefore I “disappeared” for 10 days duringthe end of 2011) was about CChhooww DDoowwnn GGrriillll&& LLoouunnggee, an amazing Chinese food eatery(well, actually two – one location is inSurfside on Harding Ave. and the other inSouth Beach on 9th and Alton), which hap-pens to be the closest thing to “New York-style” Chinese food (sans the MSG, corn-starch, and added sugar) that I have tastedsince coming to Florida. Every time I go there– and I tend to head to the South Beach loca-tion, although the intimate Surfside space isjust around the corner from my condo inAventura, I try something new. This time itwas the organic chicken wings, which weretiny, perfectly fried, and super-delish andPork Chow Fun, which provided thick ricenoodles with just the right amount of chewyand give; and were filled with flavor.

Since then, I have been obsessed withAsian food, eating it everywhere (partiallyto compare, also because I cannot getenough and it is embarrassing returning tothe same place day after day) and I cannotget enough of it in my body. MostlyChinese, Chef Josh makes the best sweetand sour tofu in town - hands down, butthere isn’t much competition, after all – whomakes their own? I stop into MMrr.. CChheeff inAventura solely because I can walk there. Iadmit, they do have a decent shrimp & lob-ster sauce – the shrimp are big and tasty –and are cooked just enough to pop when Ibite into one. Eggrolls, one of my “guiltypleasures”, are always tough. Why?Because you grow up with “long and thin”or with more “girth” and that’s what you getused to, so by the time you are a grown-up –only one way will work. I like mine thicker– Mr. Chef’s are thin. It doesn’t make thembad…just different.

I also crave Japanese quite often. I look

at sushi and sashimi as food groups. I’vebeen motoring over to KKaattaannaa (on 71ststreet) for the inexpensive plates of fish thatare moved round and round on a water belt.I love the salmon sashimi. Served on a bedof onion (which I could do without!) and adollop of mustard sauce (which I love), itcould be one of the greatest surprises…ever!The salmon is sweet and buttery, just theright amount of fat and flesh…true beauty.The spicy scallop and spicy yellowtail areserved in a band of Nori atop rice. Fresh, fla-vorful, great consistency – right on themoney.

I also found SSuusshhii DDeellii on the 79thStreet Causeway, whose intimate digs andselection of fresh fish make me rememberwhy I went in there to begin with. This is aplace where they take their craft seriously –so don’t go if you’re strapped for time. Butif you can chill out, poke around and waitfor the hand cut pieces of tuna, yellowtail,salmon…or let the chef get creative for you.

But wait – there’s more to come. I wantto expand my cravings to Thai, and when Iget the yen for curry, it’s EEddddiiee HHiillll or TThhaaiiHHoouussee IIII. Being that I am of the “wimpytongues”, I tend to stay closer to Massamanand Penang curries. Rich, thick, creamy andfilled with flavor, any protein works ineither dish – or try it with just veggies toreally lighten up the meal. I always loveThai soup including Tom Yum – made withCoconut Milk, Keffir lime, lemongrass(which I happen to grow in my garden),mushrooms, and more. Dangerously to me, Icould eat gallons.

So, what’s the point of this? Well, I amnot sure, other than be it Chinese, Japanese,Thai, Vietnamese – what may seem pedes-trian, or foreign, or heavy, or whatever, aresome of my greatest pleasures in life. WhenI think of chef Josh’s house-made peanutand duck sauces, it reminds me that Chinesefood is meant to be eaten…often.Shari Lynn Rothstein has been writing aboutfood, wine, lifestyles and fashion for morethan 20 years, in New York and Florida. Sheresides in Aventura. Shari can be reached [email protected] for comments, ques-tions thoughts.


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Addicted to Asian

It is no coincidence that the NationalFootball League is experiencing one itshighest incidences of significant playerinjuries in the same year as its abbreviatedtraining camp/preseason. This circum-stance should alert athletes at all levelsabout the importance of preventive careand professional medical attention fordeveloping physical problems.

The lockout that kept players out ofcamp also kept them from receiving themedical attention and physical preparationthat generally precedes the stresses of theregular season. As a result, the number ofinjuries has soared with the most frequenttypes of damage involving feet, knees andlegs.

According to media reports, 11 playerssuffered Achilles tendon injuries in the pre-season alone. In the preseason and regularseason, a large number of athletes havebeen sidelined with aggravated hamstrings,torn ACLs, plantar fasciitis, and turf toe,among other disorders of the lower extrem-ities.

Some NFL players entered the presea-son with injuries that they had already sus-tained through exercise or in the course ofeveryday life. Others were hurt during

practice sessions or in training because theyovercompensated to make up for lost timeresulting from the lockout.

Regardless of the reason, these play-ers’ conditions worsened when exposed tothe rigors of practice and competition. Forsome, it meant being sidelined for the restof the competitive season. Others may befacing the end of their professional sportscareers.

Athletes at all levels should receiveregular medical checkups and should main-tain proper physical conditioning beforeand during their sports seasons. Althoughit is considered in some corners to bemacho to “play through pain,” persistentdiscomfort should prompt attention by anappropriate medical professional before itescalates.

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BY RAQUEL GARCIA

Tammy Farris, who had been dancingmost of her life, suffered a severe stroke inOctober 2011 that left the professionaldance instructor wheel chair-bound, unem-ployed, and minus insurance. The SouthFlorida Dance Showcase on Jan. 20 atBroward College is dedicated to help gether and other stroke victims back on theirfeet.

“My mother was told to get my things inorder because they did not think I wasgoing to make it,” Farris said. “I was foundhours after passing out and immediatelyrushed to the hospital for surgery. Theydrained the blood out of my brain and per-formed a tracheotomy to clear my lungs. Idon’t remember my first month in intensivecare.”

Farris experienced the classic strokesymptoms of numbness on her left side anddizziness prior to passing out and attributesthe stroke itself to high blood pressure andstress. In just a few months since theOctober stroke, she has regained partial useof her left arm and is attempting to learn towalk.

Like millions of Americans, Farris didnot have insurance at the time of the stroke.She was teaching at Dance Gallery in theSouth Miami area after giving up her ownstudio to enable her to teach fulltime.Dance Gallery has sponsored severalfundraisers on Farris’ behalf and they sell“Hope You Can Dance” bracelets for her,but more help is needed.

“I applied for Medicaid and finally didreceive it but they do not cover occupa-tional therapy so I started doing it on myown to continue to improve. I made somany calls to so many organizations butas soon as they found out I was a strokevictim they would say ‘oh, we don’t takestroke victims.’”

A branch of Medicaid called Medicaoffers limited occupational therapy which

apparently Farris already has used up andso she continues to make calls to find a wayto get help while doing what she can on herown — a risky gamble.

“I am living with my mom now and wehave modified the house so I can take ashower in the wheelchair but there are somany things you cannot do with only onearm. I can’t cook; I can’t fold laundry. Ihave fallen four times already and, thank

God, I have not split my head openbecause one time I landed on my face onthe ceramic tile. This is why so manystroke victims end up back in the hospi-tal,” Farris said.

A life of immobility to a lifelong dancerbrought up in the studio of her mother,Virginia Harris, is not a proposition Farrisis willing to accept.

“When something tragic and unexpected

happens in life you have to fight. I believeyou can achieve anything you desire if youwork hard enough and believe in yourself,”Farris said.

Apparently this is the style of leadershipshe taught her nearly 500 students duringthe course of her career thus far.

“Her students love her and want to domore for her,” said Rosemary Baker,Dance Gallery director. “She has been inthe dance community a long time and isvery well known. She really relates to thestudents.

“Tammy is able to get on their level andexplain things in a unique and effectiveway. If she is teaching ballet, for example,she makes it fun. Ballet is not fun for a lotof students but Tammy could make it funfor everybody.”

Many of Farris’ alumni have gone on todance for the Miami Heat, the MiamiDolphins, and performed on national andinternational stages such as on the televi-sion program So You Think You CanDance. Some have left travel engagementsto come back to town and teach masterclasses to benefit Farris. Recently a groupof students at Dance Gallery decided topost messages about the difference she hasmade in their lives.

“You are my motivation,” AlexisBrowning said.

“You not only inspired me to dance butalso to stay strong and always keep yourhead up,” Stephanie Pujol said.

“You are one of the best teachers I haveever had, not only an inspiration but also arole model,” Casey Ruiz said.

The First Annual South FloridaDance Showcase to Benefit StrokeVictims is Friday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m., inthe Omni Auditorium at BrowardCollege North Campus, 1000 CoconutCreek Blvd.

Call Tammy at 305-323-9041 or sendemail to <[email protected]> formore information.

Severe stroke cannot keep dancer Tammy Farris down

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“When something tragic and unexpected happens in life you have to fight. I believe you can achieve

anything you desire if you work hard enough and believe in yourself.”

— Tammy Farris


BY BARI AUERBACH

Deemed “America’s Best Diet” by USNews & World Report, the DASH dietpromises to lower blood pressure and cho-lesterol – without medication through aproven diet, exercise and weight loss pro-gram.

DASH is an acronym for DietaryApproaches to Stop Hypertension. Thediet, which evolved from NationalInstitutes of Health funded research, is nowfeatured in a new edition of the best-sellingbook, The DASH Diet Action Plan byMarla Heller, MS RD - a user-friendlyguide that makes the DASH diet easy tofollow.

Heller, who was trained by one of theprimary architects of the DASH diet and isherself the leading dietician putting DASHinto action for over ten years, shares thesecret to making the diet easy and accessi-ble in The Dash Diet Action Plan: Provento Lower Blood Pressure and CholesterolWithout Medication..

Rich in fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, low-fat and nonfat dairy, leanmeats, fish, beans, and nuts, the DASHDiet is based on healthful eating principlesthat can help lower blood pressure; reducethe risk of heart disease, stroke, and sometypes of cancer; and support reaching andmaintaining a healthy weight.

The book as well as an e-book editionoutline simple action plans that can accom-modate diverse lifestyles and includes: 28days of meal plans at different calorieranges; DASH-friendly recipes and shop-ping lists; tips for eating on-the-run; adviceon healthy weight loss and exercise; DASHDiet action plans to help set objectives anddevelop customized step-by-step strategies;plus DASH Diet adjustments for peoplewith diabetes or metabolic syndrome.

According to Dashdiet.org, the DASHDiet has also been named ‘Healthiest Diet’by US News & World Report…”DASHhelps to lower blood pressure by providingmore key nutrients, such as potassium, cal-cium, and magnesium, all of which areassociated with lower blood pressure.These key nutrients are boosted by includ-ing more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat ornonfat dairy in your daily diet. Some peo-ple see additional benefits by lowering

sodium or salt intake. The book alsoincludes additional lifestyle changes tolower blood pressure, such as weight loss,exercise, smoking cessation, and modera-tion of alcohol intake.”

Here are some tips to get started on theDASH Diet: Add a serving of vegetables atlunch and at dinner; add a serving of fruit tomeals or as a snack; use low-fat or fat-freecondiments; drink low-fat or skim dairyproducts; limit meat to six ounces a day;instead of typical snacks (chips, etc.), eatunsalted pretzels or nuts, raisins, low-fatand fat-free yogurt; unsalted plain popcornwith no butter, and raw vegetables. Readfood labels carefully to choose productsthat are lower in sodium.

Author Marla Heller is a RegisteredDietitian, and holds a Master of Science inHuman Nutrition and Dietetics from theUniversity of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)where she completed doctoral course workin public health, specializing in BehaviorSciences and Health Promotion. She hasbeen an adjunct clinical instructor in theDepartment of Human Nutrition andDietetics at UIC and has also taught at theCooking and Hospitality Institute ofChicago. For more information, visitdashdiet.org

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BY MELISSA LICHTENHELD

Celine Dion donated a private concert

on Friday, Dec. 16, to a sellout audience

to benefit the expansion of Baptist

Cardiac & Vascular Institute in Miami.

Dion gave her performance in grati-

tude to the Institute for the lifesaving

procedure carried out on her husband,

René Angélil, under the leadership of Dr.

Barry Katzen, the Institute’s founder and

medical director.

Dion gave details in a video presented

with her husband at the event.

“It started a little over two and a

half years ago. We had quite a scare,”

she said. “Our family doctors discov-

ered that René had a critical narrowing

of the artery to his brain, the carotid

artery, putting him at a high risk for

stroke.”

Angélil said he wasn’t a candidate for

surgery so his doctors looked for a less

invasive approach.

“They had heard about [Dr. Katzen’s]

work with non-invasive treatments and

they basically told me he was the best

person to take care of me,” Angélil said.

The audience of 1,700 enjoyed a

reception before the 8 p.m. concert at

The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie

Gleason Theater. The presenting sponsor

for the event, Audemars Piguet, official

timekeeper of Baptist Hospital, hosted

an exclusive dinner after the show.

The expansion will include the devel-

opment of a national Center for

Aneurysm Therapy, Center for Advanced

Endovascular and Structural Heart

Therapy and other specialty centers. The

concert raised $6 million, including

campaign-related contributions.

Event benefactor Victor E. Clarke, an

honorary board member of the Baptist

Health Foundation, will match all contri-

butions up to $5 million for the capital

campaign.

“Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute

has been ahead of its time for the past 25

years, and this expansion will allow its

leadership team to take the Institute to

the next level in cardiovascular excel-

lence,” said Brian Keeley, CEO and

president of Baptist Health South

Florida.

The event’s chairs were Armando and

Margarita Codina and James and Susan

Carr, and co-chairs were Micky and

Madeleine Arison. Honorary chairs were

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Shortly after moving from Argentina toMiami, Maggie Degrossi was diagnosedwith epilepsy. She was only 4 and she suf-fered from complex partial seizures thatcaused her to blank out.

Her childhood experiences have led herto speak out now to help educate othersabout living with epilepsy.

Growing up with epilepsy was not easy.“My mom treated me a little differently

than she treated my brother,” Degrossisaid. “He had a lot more freedom.”

In high school, she finally confrontedher mother about the issue and discoveredthat the restrictions she lived under werebecause of her condition.

Degrossi said she had two eye surgeriesas a child and after each she had a seizure.At first, doctors thought the anesthesiatrigged the condition.

Initially, her parents were secretiveabout Degrossi’s condition.

“My mom used to say, ‘You don’t haveto tell people.’ Maybe she thought peoplewere going to discriminate against mebecause I had it.”

The secrecy led to problems for her as achild.

“I used to be sent to the principal’soffice. I didn’t do anything wrong,” shesaid.

But the teachers sent her there when shehad a seizure, thinking she was misbehav-ing. She was switched from regular classesto special education classes, which upsether because she had been doing well inschool. She began to question things andwas eventually put in regular classes.

She also stopped keeping her condition asecret.

“I started telling everybody I have it,when people ask me,” Degrossi said. “I’ma positive example how you can live a nor-mal life, just like everyone else.”

She decided she should keep a positiveattitude.

“I finally gained freedom with the helpof new medication that helped me con-trol my seizures. I got independence,”she said. “I want to show other peoplewith epilepsy that it’s okay to talk abouthow they feel.”

She wants teachers to know how to dealwith students who have epilepsy.

“They should treat students equally,”she said. “Parents should not be over-protective. My mom was extremely

overprotective.”In college, Maggie wasn’t sleeping

enough and had a tonic-clonic seizure thatfrightened her. It also caused her to losetwo years of memory. She vowed to eathealthier and get more sleep. She kept herpromise to herself and graduated fromFlorida International University with adegree in psychology.

Along the way, she discovered a greatresource, the Epilepsy Foundation of SouthFlorida.

“I found out about the Epilepsy ofFlorida in college,” Degrossi said. “I final-ly went there. I never knew there were a lotof people who go through what I gothrough. Once or twice a week, I would gothere.”

Now, with her degree and the knowledgeshe gained from the Epilepsy Foundation,she is able to help others.

“That’s exactly why I love doing this.I know exactly how they feel,” Degrossisaid. “You can live when you haveepilepsy. It’s not a disability. I tell themmy story and tell them where to go. Itell them it’s okay to have epilepsy; it’sokay to talk about it. I tell people whohaven’t found the medication, not togive up, to always maintain a positiveattitude.”

She and her doctors found the right med-ication in 2002. She’s now seizure free.

For more information, go online to<www.epilepsyadvocates.com>.

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From concert pianist and piano masterteacher to entrepreneur and founder of thenew “Family Enrichment and TherapyCenter” (The Family ETC) on KeyBiscayne, island resident AmarylliFridegotto has mastered the art of hittingthe right keys both on her baby grand andin everyday life.

Versatility, perseverance, boldness, andzealous determination define this accom-plished musician and exuberant business-woman. After earning a degree in lan-guages at the Sacred Heart high school inPadova, Italy, she graduated with honors inpiano from the Venice Music Conservatory“B. Marcello.”

Fridegotto, who stepped into a pianocareer at the tender age of 9, later complet-ed several master’s, including one in pianointerpretation from “Hochschule furMusik” in Salzburg, Austria; one in theprestigious “Fundazione Cini” in SanGeorge Island (Venice, Italy), and anotherin “Applied Music Education” in Paris,France.

“My mother is an opera singer, and myfather was an industrialist who spent eachday creating and building,” Fridegotto said.

Endowed with a talent for the piano, shedevoted her life to the study of music andhas performed in illustrious venues, such asthe Teatro Regio di Parma in Italy andBulgaria Hall in Sofia, Bulgaria, as well asroyal palaces throughout Europe.

Adept at “Russian technique” in pianointerpretation, she collaborated withRussian master and Tchaikovsky PianoTrio pianist K. Boghino in Paris.

Driven by a humanitarian dedication tounderprivileged children, she also hasspearheaded numerous musical programsand participated in several concerts fornon-profit foundations such as UNICEFand the European “Red Cross.”

Fridegotto’s entrepreneurial side

emerged upon the death of her father, whoshe describes as “a source of constantinspiration” and “my role model.” Her con-certs and teaching curriculum overseascame to a sudden halt when she left Italy tooversee her late father’s manufacturingindustries in Venezuela.

“It was both a trauma and a challenge,”recalled Fridegotto who began her hands-on business training there. Determined tosucceed, she learned the ropes and mas-tered the entire manufacturing processinvolved in each of the industries, from rawmaterial to the finished product and humanresource management.

“I managed the company for three yearsuntil two attempted kidnappings and chron-ic fatigue syndrome forced me to leaveVenezuela,” Fridegotto said.

“A woman who fights for her passionsand for her ideals —freedom, respect, andjustice — who is uncompromising, and

who, whenever she falls under the blowsof life, rises even stronger from the ashes,like a phoenix” is how Fridegottodescribes herself.

In 2006, she and her then-husband set-tled in Key Biscayne, which she saidreminded her of her “beloved Venice.” Itdid not take long for the enterprising andenergetic mother of two children,Maximilian and Alexandra, to make hercultural mark on the city by founding twochildren’s and youth orchestras and theKey Biscayne Piano Academy, whichoffers piano classes for children and adultsfrom beginners to professionals.

In October, Fridegotto launched onKey Biscayne the Family Enrichmentand Therapy Center,” an establishmentoffering a panoply of unique culturalactivities and events, diverse clinicaland alternative therapies, as well asintellectual activities in collaboration

with European Cultural Centers.“An all-in-one center,” she notes with

pride.Perceived by her peers as incisive, bril-

liant, passionate and altruistic, Fridegottoexplains how she “expanded the conceptfrom one that was child-centric to one alsofocused on the world around the child oradolescent — namely, his or her family andsociety.”

Open to the public, recent socio-culturalmixers at the Family ETC (www.thefami-lyetc.com) have included “Venice inHistory, Architecture and Art” featuringguest speakers, as well as works by aninternational artist, a local photographer,and Venetian pastries with wines.

A native of Veneto, a region inNorthern Italy where she said “entirefamilies work in the family business,even on Sundays,” Fridegotto has hardwork and the desire to excel runningthrough her ancestral blood.

A sense of gratitude is never far behind,as she thanks God for her two children andthe U.S. for welcoming her with open arms.

“In this country, if you love what you doand have a devotion to work, you can stillmake your dreams come true,” she said. “Iam someone who achieves her goals, or atthe very least, always gives 100 percent ofherself.”

Earlier in 2011, the gifted pianistreleased Essence of Chopin, a compila-tion of sublime interpretations of the leg-endary composer’s masterpieces such asAndante Spianato. The CD, which isavailable online, received criticalacclaim from the American Federation ofMusicians of the United States andCanada, among others.

“It is not the need to go to work everyday to support myself and my family finan-cially which gets me out of bed everymorning, but the passion for what I do,”Fridegotto emphasizes. “The Family ETCis my mission now.”

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