aventura news 6.8.2011

BY BARI AUERBACH

TT he Aventura Marketing Council’sStudent Connection graduationhosted by Florida InternationalUniversity’s Biscayne Bay Campus

marked the culmination of yet another stellar yeardedicated to helping at-risk students from theAMC’s Dade Partner Schools keep their grades up,get diplomas and become future business leaders.

FIU Provost Dr. Steven Moll along with AMCEducation Committee Chair Eileen Glastein ofBnai Zion Foundation welcomed students andguests to the special occasion – yet another one ofmany Student Connection events sponsoredthroughout the year by Miami-Dade CommissionerSally Heyman and the Florida Marlins Foundation.

Appreciation was also expressed to JamieAndrews and her team in charge of Guest Relationsat FIU’s Wolfe Center for helping to plan StudentConnection events; Miami-Dade State AttorneyKatherine Fernandez Rundle, honorary StudentConnection chair; friends from Miami-DadeCounty Public Schools including Asst.Superintendent Enid Weisman; and Dade Partnerprincipals and assistant principals.

Serving Aventura, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor, Golden Beach, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside June 8 - 14, 2011

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Kenny Anderson emphasizes the importance of staying in school, doingwell and being passionate about a career

Special one-on-oneguests: Yvonne

McCormack-Lyons,Women’s

International Filmand Arts Festival;Kenny Anderson,

NBA alumni;Aventura Marketing

Council EducationCommittee Chair

Eileen Glastein, BnaiZion Foundation;

John Hirsh,President & CEO,

All-Star SportsMarketing; FIUBiscayne BayCampus Vice

Provost Dr. StevenMoll

Yvonne McCormack-Lyons introduces students to the world of film witheffective communication opening doors

Dr. Steven Moll expresses the long-term benefits of a student investingin their education

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Starting with an idea from Mason Mishcon of Merrill Lynch, theAventura Marketing Council created the Executive Suite program to offermembers the opportunity to share business experiences and knowledge,with the program overseen by business coaches.

Today, as the Executive Suite program moves into its fifth series ofthree monthly meetings, participants keep returning to continue theirgrowth and fine tune their path to success. Business coaches John Layzell,Action Coach, and Arnold Goldman, The Alternative Board, meet with thegroup each month to keep them moving forward in both their business andpersonal lives. Mishcon serves as Chairman of this program, which isopen to a maximum of ten participants in each series.

Dr. Jodi Stoner, CEO of Social and Business Intelligence, has a mission: to help businessprofessionals feel comfortable while dining with other business professionals. Dr. Stoner recentlyorganized a “Lunch and Learn Dining Etiquette” program at The Grill on the Alley in the AventuraMall. Participants learned everything from how to place the napkin on your lap to “clinking”glasses during a toast to signifying that you are done with your meal through placement of yoursilverware.

Dr. Stoner will soon be starting another series of “Class Act Dining for Professionals.”For more information, call Dr. Stoner at 305-389-6854.

The Aventura Marketing Council Technology Committee recently met at IT Doctorsin North Miami Beach, homebase of Tech Committee Chairman Eric Beck, to talkabout the business opportunities that Search Engine Optimization offers Internet users.

Guest speakers on the subject were Scott Shabot, SAS Digital and DimitryShaposhnikov, DS Xpress.

For details on the Aventura Marketing Council, visit aventuramarketingcouncil.com

Executive Suite moves into 6th series

Arnold Goldman, The Alternative Board; Michelle Desjardins, Allstate; Marjorie Aloni, Vi atAventura; Dalia Berlin, Berlin Designs; Scott Sander, Sander & Associates; Ally Korn, AventuraHeart Center; John Layzell, Action Coach Business Coaching

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Pictured are (l-r)Managing Partner

Judy Schottensteinand Breen Halley,

Partner ofCBC5/Complete

BuildingCompliance; Bob

Cahn, AFLAC; Dr. Jodi Stoner

Dr. Jodi Stoner presents ‘Class Act Dining for Professionals’ at Grill on the Alley

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I was listening to a talk show recently.The celebrity that was being interviewedwas asked about her recent divorce and ifshe would marry again; her answer was “Idon’t think I will. I’ve had failures withtwo marriages and that should beenough.”

Would she live with someone?“Yes I would. I’ve lived withsomeone in the past and it was agreat experience.”

An amazing statement isn’t it?What is there about living withsomeone that makes it a greatexperience even though it ends,whereas as a divorce is considered a fail-ure? Why the sense of doom in one andexhilaration in the other? Maybe because amarriage is a tie that is difficult to end butnot a live-in.

This determination could have been feltmany years ago, but today one can almostget a divorce with a “do it yourself” kit.Maybe there is some sense of responsibili-ty that goes with a marriage that doesn’t fitas a live-in. Maybe in marriage you are

supposed to give it a good shot in good orbad whereas in the other you can just packup and go when it isn’t going in the direc-tion you want it to go. One has been mar-ried twice and fears a third failure, but has

lived with someone and it was agreat experience even though itended. Doesn’t sound quite right.

There is another little hit on thesame experience. When someonementions that a person is a “run-ner” it usually refers to someonewho is married. Ever hear ofsomeone in a live-in situation thatdoes the same running?

Another question is why do so manywho’ve lived with someone for awhiledecide to get married and within two orthree years are getting divorced. Usually insomething like this one goes from enjoy-ing one another to pure hatred.

I think there has to be some solutionsomewhere. Just think if anyone can figurethis one out they could probably deserve aprize.

Maybe call it the Noble peace prize.

Wandering & Pondering

DAN PALMER

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Aventura Hospital welcomes Hallandale BeachVice Mayor Anthony Sanders to Board of Trustees

Aventura Hospital is proud towelcome Hallandale Beach ViceMayor Anthony Sanders to theBoard of Trustees. Vice MayorSanders was appointed to the CityCommission by Mayor JoyCooper, Vice Mayor Bill Julianand Comm. Dotty Ross after theresignation of Comm. FrancineSchiller. He was elected asCommissioner in 2008 and select-ed as Vice Mayor in 2010.

Vice Mayor Sanders has andcontinues to hold several leader-ship positions in the community.For the past 11 years, he has servedas the Senior Pastor and founder ofHigher Vision Ministry and is thepast president and founder of theEagle’s Wings DevelopmentCenter. An experienced profes-sional in the field of finance,Sanders worked for the City ofFort Lauderdale in its FinanceDepartment for 13 years. Prior tohis tenure in the public sector, heworked at the HollywoodGreyhound / Mardi Gras Casinofor more than a decade and held aleadership position at both Barnett

and Home Savings Bank for eightyears.

A humanitarian both at homeand in his community, Mr. Sandersteaches Sunday School at theEbenezer Missionary BaptistChurch. He is also a men ministryleader, a deacon, and a minister.He actively volunteers andinvolved in several local organiza-tions, among them: PalmsCommunity Coalition; Palms ofHallandale Weed & Seed;Community Civic Association;Broward alliance of Neighborhood

Development (BAND); SouthBroward Ministerial Alliance; andthe Hallandale High SchoolAlumni Association.

Vice Mayor Sanders attendedB.F. James Elementary, andHallandale High School, where hewas a member of the first graduat-ing class of 1977. He attendedBroward Community College,Moody Bible and Fort LauderdaleChristian University from wherehe received a Bachelor Degree inMinistry.

“As our hospital continues toexpand we continue to emphasizethe importance of giving back toour community,” said AventuraHospital CEO Heather Rohan.“Vice Mayor Sanders exemplifiesthat spirit. His passion to help andto care for others resonates witheverything he does. We arethrilled to welcome him to ourBoard of Trustees and thank himfor the opportunity to share in hiscreative vision.”

For details, visitAventuraHospital.com

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Back by popular demand, the Fairmont Turnberry Isle isoffering local sports enthusiasts an exciting chance to mingleand play tennis with one of the highest ranking legends of alltime, Fred Stolle, for $175 per person on June 10 and 11.

Guests will have the opportunity to get up close and per-sonal with Stolle and Turnberry Isle’s team of tennis profes-sionals while taking part in a number of activities that includea pro-am round robin followed by a wine reception on theFriday evening, and then a Grand Slam doubles clinic con-cluded with a match-play on Saturday. An awards ceremonyat the Tennis Center will round out this once-in-a-lifetimeexperience.

For those who want to turn the weekend into a getaway,Fairmont Turnberry Isle is offering a Fred Stolle Stay & Playtennis package that starts at $135 per person, per night andfeatures accommodations in a Fairmont room; all Grand Slamweekend tennis activities including the Friday night winereception; unlimited court time throughout the weekend and20% savings on private tennis lessons. Room tax and resortfees are not included.

For more information or to book this package, call 1-866-612-7739 or visit fairmont.com/turnberryisle, and use promo-tion code: PFSY

The Miami Dolphins have pre-registeredover 70 boats and surpassed previous year’sfundraising efforts to this point forFinsWeekend, the organization’s signaturefundraising event that will take place onJune 9-11. The golf tournament at FairmontTurnberry Isle is also sold out with all pro-ceeds benefiting the Miami DolphinsFoundation, an organization committed tomaking a difference year round in the SouthFlorida community.

“We are amazed and appreciative of thesupport of our participants and sponsors forthis great event,” said Jeff Peck,FinsWeekend Chairman. “We have alreadyexceeded fundraising efforts in terms ofdollars raised and boat registrations to thispoint and our golf tournament is sold out.We are on track for another record breakingyear in raising money to help advance themission of the Miami DolphinsFoundation!”

The three-day extravaganza will fea-ture an exciting weekend of golf, fishingand celebrities. The weekend will alsofeature two auctions at the Miami BeachMarina with a variety of unique and note-

worthy items, including a 21’ Contenderwith Mercury 225 XL OptiMax engine.

The festivities will begin on Thursday,June 9th, with the Celebrity Draw Party inthe Harry Soffer room at FairmontTurnberry Isle, presented by Sun LifeFinancial. The party will include cocktails,hors d’oeuvres and interactive games suchas putting, chipping, pitch shot and sandshot for unique prizes. On Friday, June

10th, Dolphins players and alumni hit thegreen at Fairmont Turnberry Isle’s award-winning golf course in Aventura for theFinsWeekend Golf Tournament. Playerswill tee-off at 9 a.m. with a shotgun startfollowed by a luncheon presented byDoctors Hospital Center for Orthopedicsand Sports Medicine to announce the win-ners. Later that evening, the popularHook & Tackle Captain’s Party will take

place at the Miami Beach Marina, whichwill feature a silent auction and entertain-ment. Tickets are still available online for$250.

The following morning, on Saturday,June 11th, amateur and professionalanglers will meet at the Miami BeachMarina for the Miami DolphinsFoundation Fishing Tournament present-ed by eDiets.com. Participants will enjoya day of offshore fishing accompanied byDolphins players and alumni. In theafternoon, all fishing participants will gettogether for the “Hooters Weigh-in” andthat evening, attendees will gather for theScott Financial/HMY Awards Ceremonyto find out who walked away with thebiggest catch and bid on fabulous liveauction items. This years’ grand prize is atrip for four on the team charter to a reg-ular season Miami Dolphins away game.Tickets are still available online for only$100.

For more information about the weekend,call the Community Relations department at305-943-7200 or visit finsweekend.com

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Doubt is an uncertain, undecidedstate of mind. It is the inclination to dis-believe or trust. Just about everyone hasheard the term “A doubting Thomas”which refers to a person who is skepticaland cynical. To be happy and successfuldon’t be a cynic. A cynic is a person withlittle faith in human nature and little faithin Divine Nature.

If you are doubtful about the out-come of a situation you may be dubiousabout getting involved.in it. If you aredoubtful about something the implicationis that you are fairly certain that it willnot turn out well. If you doubt that youwill get well or find love or financialsecurity then those doubts will becomeyour reality. This thought process andattitude will doom you and it, before youeven begin. Doubt causes hesitation andstirs up misgivings. It makes everything

more difficult and ultimately unattain-able. It makes you unsure of yourself. Itprevents you from achieving your goalsin life.

To reach your full potential and to beall that you can be, don’t doubt yourselfor God or anyone or anything else.“Doubt leads to worry and worry leads tofear and fear leads to failure.”

Doubt destroys peace of mind andjoy. Remember that the birdies sing evenwhen the sun does not shine. You can stillallow yourself to feel joy even if youhave clouds in your life, even if the sun isnot shining. Don’t focus on the clouds.Know that the sun is still there. Listen forthe birds. Allow yourself to enjoy theirsong.

Force yourself to believe and to trust.Act without any doubts in your mind oryour heart. Act with certainty and with-out any mistrust. Eliminate even theshadow of a doubt. Believe in yourself.Believe in life and believe in goodness.Trust yourself and trust the Universe.Have faith. This will banish all worry andfear and failure.

Patricia Frank is a LicensedPsychotherapist. She can be reached at305-788-4864, 212-308-0309.

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In conjunction with what has cometo be known as “Pride Month,”Bloomingdale’s in the Aventura Mallpresents “Cooking with Pride,” aculinary demonstra-tion, on Saturday,June 11th at 1 pm.

Victor CardenasPasos of the Palace,Ocean Drive’s first andonly gay restaurant /bar, will utilizeBloomingdale’s state-of-the-art cookwareand equipment as hedemonstrates prepara-tion of two of thePalace’s favorite dishes.One of the Palace’s leg-endary drag divas willassist Victor, making for a unique andentertaining presentation. The event isfree and open to the public, and all whoattend will be able to sample the fareand receive a copy of the recipes.

The month of June commemoratesGay Pride throughout the U.S. andbeyond, as it was in June of 1969 thatpolice raided the Stonewall Inn, agay bar in New York’s GreenwichVillage — an event that is credited

with sparking the movement forLGBT rights in the United States. Inan unprecedented show of solidarity,the Stonewall patrons and supporters

rose up in protest,resulting in several daysof riots in the streets toprotest discriminationagainst the LGBT com-munity.

As chef of the Palaceon South Beach for morethan two years, Victorprepares or overseespreparation of approxi-mately 700 meals perweek. A native ofMexico, he studiedCulinary Arts in Yucatan,with a specialty in Italian

fare and seafood. Prior to joining thePalace, Victor had worked at the HyattResort in Cancun and Quattro onMiami Beach.

Cooking with Pride takes place onSaturday, June 11th at 1 p.m. in theHousewares department on the thirdfloor of Bloomingdale’s, 19555Biscayne Boulevard in Aventura.

For further information, call 305-792-1288.

‘Cooking With Pride’ BloomingdalesAventura, Saturday, June 11th

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JCS’ Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer SylviaLaeser Goldsmith was the 2011 Special Distinguished Service Awardrecipient at the annual conference of the International Association ofJewish Vocational Services (IAJVS) held recently in Toronto.Established in 1983, this award honors an outstanding lay or profession-al leader who has made a significant contribution to the growth anddevelopment of the IAJVS field of service.

Citing her long and distinguished career, the organization stated that“Sylvia has nurtured the growth and expansion of rehabilitative andemployment services to special populations, including the mentally andphysically challenged, the homeless, and persons with hearing deficien-cies. She stands out as a strong and consistent advocate for persons withdisabilities, having served on numerous boards and committees, includ-ing the Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, the CommunityCommittee for Developmental Handicaps, and the IAJVS.”

The largest Jewish social service agency in South Florida, JCS annu-ally serves over 30,000 people, regardless of race, religion or ethnicbackground, with mental health, senior support and vocational pro-grams.

For information on JCS, call Access at 305-576-6550 or visit jcsfl.org

On August 19, 2005, Xiomara Goicoechea’sdoctor said those three words no one ever wantsto hear – “You have cancer”. Skin cancer -Melanoma, to be exact. As if receiving that newswasn’t enough, Goicoechea had a two-year old athome and was also eight months pregnant withher second child at the time of her diagnosis.Because treatment couldn’t begin until afterGoicoechea gave birth, the cancer began spread-ing at a frightening speed.

“I had tumors literally popping out of myskin. You could see them,” said Goicoechea. “Itwas really hard because I had my baby in mybelly and my boy was only two years old. I lookback at that time now and don’t know how Ifound the strength to pull through.”

Goicoechea underwent surgery in October of2005 to have the cancer removed and wasscheduled to begin radiation treatments. But thenight before she was to receive her first treat-ment, she found yet another tumor protrudingfrom her underneath her right breast. The cancerhad returned, this time as a metastatic stage IV,which meant surgery or radiation treatmentswere no longer an option. Metastatic melanomais the deadliest form of the disease, and occurswhen cancer spreads beyond the surface of theskin to other organs, such as the lymph nodes,lungs, brain, pancreas, liver and other areas ofthe body. A PET CT scan taken of Goicoecheaduring this time depicts small black dotsthroughout her entire body. Each of those blackdots represents the areas of Goicoechea’s bodythat was affected by cancer.

“Four months had passed and I thought, forsure, I was going to lose this battle. That’s when Ilearned that Mount Sinai was looking for partici-pants to be part of a clinical research study to testa new treatment for melanoma,” said Goicoechea.

At that time, the Mount SinaiComprehensive Cancer Center was the only sitein South Florida conducting an experimentalresearch trial which resulted in the U.S. Foodand Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval ofYERVOY, a new treatment for patients withmetastatic melanoma. Dr. Jose Lutzky,Melanoma Program Director at Mount Sinai,

immediately enrolled Goicoecha in the trial.Delivered in four infusions, three weeks apart,YERVOY enables a patient’s own immune cellsto fight the cancer. YERVOY is the first treat-ment for metastatic melanoma approved by theFDA in over a decade and the only one todemonstrate a significant improvement in over-all survival.

Dr. Lutzky explains that among the study par-ticipants “about 30 percent benefitted from thetreatment in that they had either a completeresponse, a partial shrinkage of the tumor, or theyhad stabilization of disease. That is, the tumorstopped growing.” Dr. Lutzky also co-authoredthe article about the study that was published inthe New England Journal of Medicine.

Goicoechea’s first infusion was delivered inJanuary of 2006. After two treatments, she start-ed to see her tumors literally shrink before hereyes. Five years later, there is no trace ofmelanoma anywhere. A PET CT scan taken in2010 shows that all those “black dots” that rep-resented areas of her body affected by the can-cer, had all disappeared. “I feel blessed andextremely happy to be able to raise my kids andto keep doing what I love to do.”

Yervoy is now available for use in patientswith inoperable melanoma or if the cancer hascome back after other treatments. The inci-dence of melanoma has been increasing for thelast 30 years. There are a variety of risk factorsfor melanoma, including a family history of thedisease, atypical moles and frequent, long-termexposure to the sun. People with fair skin orthose that are unable to tan also have a greaterrisk of developing the disease. Regardless,melanoma can occur in all individuals of anyethnic background, as well as on areas of thebody without extensive sun exposure.

To find out if you are at risk for developingmelanoma, call 305-535-3333 to reserve yourfree skin screening on Thursday, June 16th,from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mount SinaiComprehensive Cancer Center located at 4306Alton Road. To find a Mount Sinai doctor that’sright for you, call 305-674-2273 or visitmsmc.com

Cancer survivor XiomaraGoicoechea happily

celebrates the holidays,now cancer-free,

with her husband and two children

New cancer treatment atMount Sinai saves young mom’s life

Sylvia Laeser Goldsmith receives prestigious IAJVS award


BY MARY LEE

Summer is upon us again. How quicklythe season just flies by. We had a wonderfulseason this year. Many of my regular snow-birds had returned from the cold north butunfortunately have gone back home for thesummer. But our fantastic weather had madeFlorida a definite destination stop this win-ter.

Racing season is over-and I already missit. The excitement of thoroughbred racing isgrowing on me. I can wish for my two dollarhorse to win as fervently as my customerswho have hundreds on it. I can hardly waitfor racing to begin again on December 3rd.

Congratulations to Norton Herrich, along time restaurant patron & owner ofAnimal Kingdom, winning the KentuckyDerby and 2nd place winner at the Preakness.Also to Kathy Ritvo, wife of Timmy Ritvo(VP of Racing at Gulfstream Park) and train-er to Mucho Macho Man, 3rd place winner atthe Kentucky Derby.

Many popular faces were seen here thisseason-Jimmy Smites, Don Shula, BobbyFlay, Don Rickles, Jimmy Connors, &Dennis Rodman to mention a few.

Congratulations to Craig and Donna

Sacco, who exchanged weddings vows hereat one of our private suites. They had areception with close family and friends.

Sunny Isles Beach held their 1st annualScholarship Dinner here on May 5th, hosted byChief Fred Maas. Eight deserving high schoolseniors received recognition for their achieve-ment in their school and community. Theywere Kathy Fernandez, Edgar Alza, MelissaBouganim, Zachary Berger, Amy Branigan,Kelly Wall, Hector Castaneda, and Maria Aza.

Michael Krop High School held theirannual fund raiser in April. It was wellattended by over 200 people. The Haven,home for abused boys, also held their largestfund raiser here with over 300 people.

Broward Partnership for the HomelessGala was held here this past May 14th withover 350 people. Honored for the dedicationand leadership were Joseph & WinifredAmaturo, Carnival Cruise Lines, BaxterInternational Foundation, Representative AriPorth, Commander Rick Wierzbicki, andSheriff Al Lamberti.

We start our Summer Special June 1stand goes to the end of September. Steak andLobster Dinners (with appetizer and dessertincluded) will be priced at $34.00, servedMonday thru Friday. See you soon!

Christine Lee RecapsWinning Season

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“FIU is thrilled that you are all here andthinking about your futures,” Dr. Mollsaid. “That future involves getting a goodeducation. Statistics show people who goto college make twice as much money intheir working lifetimes as a person whojust completes high school. So get a greateducation – it will be your ticket to a suc-cessful future and your opportunity for afantastic life!”

A highlight of the Student Connectiongraduation was an enlightening “One-on-One” program providing studentswith the opportunity to be inspired byrole models including Dr. Moll; YvonneMcCormack-Lyons, Founder andPresident of the Women’s InternationalFilm and Arts Festival; and renownedbasketball star Kenny Anderson, NBAalumni.

During the event, stories of surmount-ing challenges and achieving successwere shared with a common theme focus-ing on the importance of education, a pos-itive attitude and working hard to achievegoals…philosophies shared by theAventura Marketing Council, four-timewinner of the annual Dade Partner ofExcellence award and inducted into theDade Partners Hall of Fame for four con-secutive years.

Expressing the sentiments of all thosewho support the AMC’s EducationCommittee, Eileen Glastein noted, “Ifwe can change even one child’s life -turning them towards a more positivedirection, then we have succeeded!”

Thanks to the collaborative efforts ofa “winning education team,” duringschool terms, Student Connection fieldtrips are enjoyed by students fromAMC’s Dade Partner Schools includingOjus Elementary, Greynolds ParkElementary, Aventura Waterways K-8,David Lawrence Jr. K-8, Highland OaksMiddle School, Krop Sr. High, NorthMiami Beach Sr. High and Alonzo &Tracy Mourning Sr. High.

The Student Connection graduation’srewarding grand finale featured the pres-entation of Jane Reno “Can Do” awards,named in memory of the mother of JanetReno, the Student Connection program’sfirst honorary chair. Each year, JaneReno “Can Do” awards are given to thestudent from each school who has madethe greatest turnaround during the schoolyear.

On behalf of FIU, Dr. Moll expressedcongratulations, noting, “There are8,000 students attending FIU’s 200-acreBiscayne Bay Campus - the only univer-sity next to a natural mangrove. It’s themost beautiful university in the U.S.

mostly because you are here…we’relooking forward to seeing you back atFIU as college students!”

Just before lunch was served with spe-cial treats courtesy of Costco NorthMiami, the AMC received accolades andanother A+ for “constant support,encouragement and inspiration asGlastein noted, “We’ve been buildingthe bridges of understanding betweenthe education and business communitiesfor twenty years and we invite any AMCmember to join the EducationCommittee.”

For more information about theAventura Marketing Council’sEducation Committee and StudentConnection program, phone: 305-932-5334.


Florida International University

Students surroundAventura

Waterways K-8Principal Luis

Bello (center) andCounselor Diane

Mitchell (left) and“Jane Reno Can-

Do Award” recipient

Marvin Sanon

Representing AMC Dade PartnerSchools: (l-r) Joanna Semenuik,

Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Sr. High;Laura Heller, Greynolds Park Elem;

Veronica Martin, North MiamiBeach Sr.; Barbara Hirshhorn, David

Lawrence Jr. K-8; MarinaMontesino, North Miami Beach Sr.;

David Hart, Assistant Principal,Alzonzo & Tracy Mourning Sr. High;

Dawn Baglos, Principal, HighlandOaks Middle; Dr. Jim Mennes, OjusElem.; Aventura Marketing Council

Education Committee ChairmanEileen Glastein, Bnai Zion

Foundation; Dr. Marc Abrahams,Highland Oaks Middle; Diane

Mitchell, Aventura Waterways K-8;Robert Roddy, Dr. Michael M. Krop

Sr. High

North Miami Beach Sr. High Ass’t. Principal Marina Montesino andCounselor Veronica Martin flank “Jane Reno Can-Do Award” recipientCrystal Simeun-Delhome

Left: David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Principal Bernard Osborn (center) andCounselor Barbara Hirshhorn (left) with Student Connection graduatesand “Jane Reno Can-Do Award” recipient Bertha Garcia-Alvarez

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Ojus Elementary Principal Dr. Mildred Mejia and Counselor Dr. Jim Mennes; “Jane Reno Can-Do Award” recipient JamesMontague

Veronica Martin with her North Miami Beach Sr. High GEMS

Alonzo andTracyMourning Sr.High TeacherJoannaSemenuikand AssistantPrincipalDavid Hartflank “JaneReno Can-DoAward” recipientPedroRodrigues

Dr. Michael M. Krop Sr. High Counselor Robert Roddy (right) with“Jane Reno Can-Do Award” recipient Juan Ramirez

Highland Oaks Middle School Counselor Dr. Marc Abrahams and PrincipalDawn Baglos flank “Jane Reno Can-Do Award” recipient Kimberly Lopez

Greynolds Park Elem. Principal Jorge Mazon and Counselor Laura Heller flank Student Connectiongraduates; “Jane Reno Can-Do Award” recipient Tiajh Williams

hosts Student Connection graduationStudentsenjoy celebratingtheirStudentConnectionGraduationwith a sliceof cakefromCostcoNorthMiami


Years ago, while visiting a friend of minewho owned a large mortgage banking firm inCoral Gables, I learned a great lesson. Sittingacross his desk I asked him: “How’s business?”

“Okay,” was his response.Knowing better, I said, “Allan, I know you

are doing fabulously; you are setting the mar-ket on fire!”

Allan looked at me and said, “Kenneth, seethat little red mother bird perched on the top ofthe tree in the corner of the office — the onewith its beak wide open? She was singing tothe high heavens about her beautiful new babychick when a hawk swooped down from thesky and ate her. The lesson: never brag too loudabout your success or competition will swoopin and eat you alive!” Lesson well learned.

Tea Party members, don’t brag too loudabout your short-term success in winningseats in Washington and around the nation.You are disenfranchising Republicans whoare conservative but not so far to the right asyou. Your party is losing support. You are for-

getting the old principal of politics: Stay tothe left or the right, your choice, and movecarefully toward the center until you havesufficient votes to control the election. Thendon’t crow about your success — how con-servative, or liberal you are.

Look at what just happened in Jacksonville— a conservative Republican stronghold inFlorida. A Democrat walked off with the may-ors’ race. Why? In my opinion, the Tea Partybragged too loud about how great theRepublican Legislature, the ultra conservativelegislature and the Tea Party darling Gov. RickScott, did during the last session in Tallahassee.

Remember, there also are fiscal conserva-tives in the Democratic Party who supportconserving the taxpayer’s dollar and control-ling a runaway budget. We share a conserva-tive approach to government. But, being tothe right of Attila the Hun isn’t the way, in thelong run, to win over a majority of the public.

The recent Florida legislative session did-n’t do the State of Florida too many favors.We let our school children down. In the longrun we damaged the prospect of new corpo-rations moving to Florida as they always arelooking for communities that offer an educat-ed youth. That, Florida isn’t producing. NewJersey, California and New York, with theirhigh corporate taxes, retain the major corpo-rations because of their quality of education.

Cutting corporate taxes, as we have dis-cussed before, doesn’t create employmentgrowth. Only one thing creates employmentgrowth and that is an increased demand bythe public, for more goods and services. Withthat growth in demand, employers both largeand small must hire more employees to meetthe increased demands of the buying public.

Our legislature let the state down when iteffectively did away with community growthoversight management. No longer must acompany wishing to create a major develop-ment go to Tallahassee for review andapproval. All growth management will becontrolled on a county level. Just picture thenext time a limestone mining company innorthwest Miami-Dade wants to start blast-ing and mining a new field near a residentialneighborhood. Just go to the county commis-sion for approval? That simplified theprocess. Make a few campaign contributionsand the permit will be issued.

I think many voters in Jacksonville, includ-ing Republicans and conservative independ-ent registered voters, looked at the legisla-tive/governor giveaway to the insurance

industry and the prospects, no certainty, ofanother round of property insurance premiumincreases and said, “I think I will vote for aDemocrat. Those Republicans have forgottenus and are only thinking about their campaignsupport from major corporations in Florida.”

I don’t think the ultra conservativeRepublican Legislature and Gov. Scott aresetting the stage for a Republican victoryover President Obama in two years. I thinkthey are setting the stage for a more “centrist”Republican move to the left — away fromtoo right wing politics. Sometimes I think theTea Party is more interested in making apoint than they are in winning an election.They would rather give a seat to a Democratthen let a liberal Republican win an election.

We appreciate your opinions on this col-umn whether in agreement or disagree-ment. Please send your comments to (faxnumber) 305-662-6980 or email to< l e t [email protected]>.The opinions expressed in this column arenot necessarily those of this newspaper, itseditors or publisher.

KENNETH’S COMMENTARY

R. Kenneth Bluh VIEWPOINTRepublicans, be careful what you crow about


There is the Union Square market inNew York City. San Francisco has TheEmbarcadero. Portland is riddled withfresh produce. Even the east coast of LongIsland has vineyards (the North Fork) andfarms that are ideal for fruit and veggiepicking.

So why are there so few places inSouth Florida where you can go pick freshproduce in a setting that lends itself to“natural”? I am talking about a mega-farmstand where you feel a little bit closer tothe earth. Sure you can go down toHomestead and see some strawberrystands and some true “farms” – butHomestead is a trek. There are a fewplaces such as Paradise Farms (which is anincredible experience in all things organicand wonderful), and Josh’s in Hollywoodon the Broadwalk, but it is expensive andthey offer plastic bags to customers

(hmmm…hypocritical?).When all hope was close to gone, I

found it: the Yellow Green Market.Tucked away on Taft just west of 95,resides this 100,000-square-foot rusticallymodern indoor/outdoor structure. It hasbeen around for a while now and after hav-ing had its battles over permitting with thecity, it opened to an excited segment of thepopulation.

“Locavores” who care about the envi-ronment, who like to purchase local ororganic goods, who want to support the“little guy” trying to make a living in aworld of bureaucratic…well, you get thedrift. I was thrilled to walk in and seesome wonderful vegetable stands, fruitstands, freshly made honey, handmadesoaps, and although I am not big into thisone, crafts – for kids, adults, pre-made,DIY – all kinds of neat things. There iseven a booth that sells only corn. Corn ona stick for your eating pleasure.

The hoopla quickly died down, almosttaking the market with it. In the winter’schill this year, consumers did not come outin droves to show their support and in turn,vendors began leaving. They packed uptheir wares and left for greener pastures,wand what remained were gaping holes in

a well thought out “great hope” of a space. As spring came, so did a new general

manager, and supposedly of “good stock”(translation: he came from cities, forexample Boulder, Colo., in which greenmarkets reigned) and began to impart hiswisdom upon this little Yellow Greenmarket. And I believe it is beginning towork.

I go every weekend, not only to get themost incredible olives and heirloom toma-toes, but also to show my support to thetrue artisans that do call the place “home”.I also want to see what is new, what ishappening, who’s coming, who’s going,what has changed and what has remainedthe same. And in the past few months,from where I am standing, I am seeing alot of good stuff. Let’s begin with theincredible farm-stand toward the backright hand side (If you are facing the backof the market). This local family hailsfrom Homestead. They bring gorgeousgrape tomatoes in yellow, red and orange,purple garlic and fresh ginger, and freshbunches of radish. YUM.

Then I head to “my” olive place,where tubs of deliciously brined oliveswait to be picked, plucked, removed, andplaced in plastic containers before being

shoved into my bag to take home anddevour. House-made infused olive oilsreside inside a separate area, just waitingto be tasted. Shoppers can taste eachbefore on a piece of tasting bread beforeselecting the oils of choice, which willthen be dispensed into pretty shaped jarsfor purchase.

Kudos to Gary, the Tropi-pop Guy,who creates the most delicate and beauti-ful all natural ice-pops in flavors such sstrawberry Balsamic; ginger blueberry andmany more. Everyone has a story to tell –and they always have a minute to tell you.It is like going back to the “country”,when people in the town knew each other,and they all worked together and boughtwhat they needed from eachother…sounds idyllic (and too good to betrue), well, it might be, but as far as I amconcerned, for the hour or so each week-end (the market is only open Saturdaysand Sundays from 8AM to 4PM) that I amthere, it is reality – and I like it that way!

Shari Lynn Rothstein has been writingabout food, wine, lifestyles and fashion formore than 20 years, in New York andFlorida. She resides in Aventura. Shari canbe reached at [email protected] forcomments, questions thoughts.

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WFOR-TV CBS4 has announced that itwill expand its coverage of the 16thAnnual Komen Miami/Fort LauderdaleRace for the Cure, taking place atMiami’s Bayfront Park in DowntownMiami on Saturday, Oct. 15, with a livethree-hour special.

For the past decade, CBS4 has been asponsor of this annual event that bringsnearly 20,000 breast cancer survivors,families, friends and corporate sponsorstogether to raise awareness and funds inthe battle against this disease.

For its coverage of the Race for the CureCBS4 will broadcast live during the racefrom 7 to 9:30 a.m., followed by a halfhour wrap-up from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Thespecial will feature various CBS4 Newsanchors and reporters including ShannonHori, Eliott Rodriguez and others.

The live coverage will focus on manyof the Race Day activities including theemotionally charged Survivor Processionwhere hundreds of breast cancer survivorsdressed in pink will march through thepark and join Hori on stage for theSurvivor Ceremony celebrating their tri-umph over this disease.

Additionally, the broadcast will reporton the local impact of the Susan G.Komen for the Cure Miami/Fort

Lauderdale affiliate which has awardedmore than $1 million in grants this yearalone to local breast cancer organizations;profile breast cancer survivors; show thelatest technology being utilized in thedetection and treatment of breast cancer,and highlight the newest researchfinanced by the organization in the searchto end this disease forever.

“We are proud to be elevating ourongoing commitment to the Susan G.Komen Race for the Cure,” said CBS4vice president/general manager AdamLevy. “This is an outstanding organiza-tion that has brought new hope and ongo-ing support to those battling this terribledisease.

“As their television partner, we lookforward to increasing local awareness oftheir amazing work and tremendousimpact in our community,” he added.

“CBS4 has been integral to our growthand name recognition in the communityover the past 10 years,” said BobbiMeyers, executive director of the SusanG. Komen for the Cure Miami/FortLauderdale affiliate. “The live coveragewill help us tremendously in our efforts toincrease awareness of the local breastcancer education, detection, treatmentand research programs that we fund withproceeds from the Miami/FortLauderdale Race for the Cure.”

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BY BARI AUERBACH

If developing firm, defined abs tops yourlist of fitness goals, your abs diet grocerylist should include the following nutrient-dense foods that can help burn body fat andbuild lean muscle.

OatmealOatmeal is an ideal breakfast choice for anabs diet. The soluble fiber in oatmeal andother whole grain products such as brownrice and high-fiber cereals can preventabdominal fat buildup, reduce total bodyfat and waist circumference. A 2008 studypublished in “The American Journal ofClinical Nutrition” shows obese adults on aweight-loss diet eating four to seven dailyservings of whole grain foods lost twice asmuch abdominal fat as those eating refinedcounterparts.

Turkey or Chicken BreastLean proteins like turkey and chickenbreast are absolutely among the best foodsto include in an abs diet. Eating qualitylean proteins can help facilitate fat loss byslowing down digestion and insulin pro-duction, thus making it easier for the bodyto break down and use stored fat for ener-gy.

EggsEggs are an excellent source of proteincontaining vitamin B12 needed by thebody to metabolize fat. Fitness modelTosca Reno, author of “The Eat-CleanDiet” recommends eating at least three orfour egg whites along with one yolk.

Wild SalmonWild salmon has fewer growth hormonesand toxins than its farm-raised cousin, andcontains high levels of essential omega-3-fatty acids (EFA’s) that can help suppressappetite, prevent fat deposition, increaseenergy expenditure and reduce the risk ofcoronary heart disease, according to theMayo Clinic.

NutsNuts including almonds, pecans, peanutsand walnuts are good sources of monoun-saturated fat (MUFAs) that promote full-ness and help increase metabolic rate.Research conducted by David Katz, MD,director of Yale’s Prevention ResearchCenter, shows women who switched to a1,600-calorie, high-MUFA diet shed athird of their belly fat in within a month.

Low-Fat MilkCalcium in milk and other dairy productssuch as yogurt and cheese can help boostweight loss by increasing fat breakdown in

fat cells. Researchers at the University ofTennessee found overweight people con-suming three servings a day of calcium-rich dairy lost more belly fat than thosewho followed a similar diet with less diaryservings. For the abs diet, always pick low-fat or fat-free dairy over the full-fat ver-sions.

Green VegetablesVegetables like spinach and broccoli arevery low-cal and high in soluble fiber,which acts as a cleanser for the digestivesystem. Vegetables also supply an abun-dance of cell-repairing antioxidants thatprovide vitamins and enzymes needed forenergy metabolism that can help slim yourmiddle.

BerriesRaspberries, blueberries and strawberriesare loaded with antioxidants and fiber. Forevery gram of fiber consumed, approxi-mately seven calories can be eliminated,according to research conducted atGermany’s University of Kiel, Departmentof Human Nutrition and Food Science pub-lished in “The Journal of Nutriton” in1990.

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AA SSoollddiieerr ddiieedd ttooddaayy(Author unknown)

He was getting old and paunchyAnd his hair was falling fast,

And he sat around the Legion,Telling stories of the past.

Of a war that he once fought inAnd the deeds that he had done,In his exploits with his buddies;

They were heroes, every one.

And though sometimes to his neighborsHis tales became a joke,

All his buddies listened quietlyFor they knew whereof he spoke.

But we’ll hear his tales no longer,For old Bob has passed away,And the world’s a little poorer

For a Soldier died today.

He won’t be mourned by many,Just his children and his wife.

For he lived an ordinary,Very quiet sort of life.

He held a job and raised a family,Going quietly on his way;

And the world won’t note his passing,Though a Soldier died today.

When politicians leave this earth,Their bodies lie in state,

While thousands note their passing,And proclaim that they were great.

Papers tell their life storiesFrom the time that they were young

But the passing of a SoldierGoes unnoticed and unsung.

Is the greatest contributionTo the welfare of our land,

Someone who breaks his promiseAnd cons his fellow man?

Or the ordinary fellow

Who in times of war and strife,Goes off to serve his country

And offers up his life?

The politician’s stipendAnd the style in which he lives,

Are often disproportionate,To the service that he gives.

While the ordinary Soldier,Who offered up his all,Is paid off with a medal

And perhaps a pension small.

It is not the politiciansWith their compromise and ploys,

Who won for us the freedomThat our country now enjoys.

Should you find yourself in danger,With your enemies at hand,

Would you really want some cop out,With his ever waffling stand?

Or would you want a Soldier His home, his country, his kin,

Just a common Soldier,Who would fight until the end?

He was just a common Soldier,And his ranks are growing thin,

But his presence should remind usWe may need his like again.

For when countries are in conflict,We find the Soldier’s part

Is to clean up all the troublesThat the politicians start.

If we cannot do him honorWhile he’s here to hear the praise,

Then at least let’s give him homageAt the ending of his days.

Perhaps just a simple headlineIn the paper that might say:

“Our country is in mourning,a soldier died today.”

A poem worth readingBY GRANT MILLER

Publisher

Another Memorial Day has gone by and I, like many of you, pausedand silently gave thanks to the men and women in uniform who serveour country and protect us around the world in this era of terrorism andconflict. We should all appreciate what these brave guardians of ourfreedom are doing for us day in and day out.

With that in mind, I ran across this poem on the Internet and Ithought it worthy of publication.


Nissan has hit it big with the 370Z Coupefrom the start, but the addition of theRoadster last year was like adding the icing tothe cake.

The Roadster has the look and feel of theCoupe, including the long nose and shortcockpit, the vertical door handles and the dis-tinctive new headlight-taillight treatmentwith the “boomerang” shape, but the additionof the ragtop makes this little car even morespecial. In short, the seductively styledRoadster has everything the Coupe does andmore.

The most obvious departure from theCoupe is the ragtop. It was designed with anemphasis on three areas — to provide a sleeksilhouette matching the new Z Coupe’sstyling with the top up or down, to offer aneasy single-action, open-close operation andto provide an enjoyable top-down ride withreduced wind turbulence and driver/passen-ger comfort. The automatic-latching power

top makes lowering and raising the ragtop aneasy matter.

Like the Coupe, the Roadster’s looks aremore aggressive and it’s lighter and tighterthan the previous generation. The wheelbaseis about four inches shorter (100.4 inches)and overall length is reduced by 2.6 inches(167.2 inches). It has an aluminum hood,door panels and trunk for reduced weight andthe body structure was revised extensively toimprove rigidity and stability. It also hasadditional structural reinforcement in the A-pillars and side sills.

With the convertible top raised, theRoadster has a sophisticated sloped-backlook, a balance between the soft top and the Zbody design. The shortened windshield andaerodynamically rounded rear deck enhancethe dynamic character lines. When lowered,the convertible top is hidden beneath a fullbody-color hard tonneau cover, whichextends forward to help create the Roadster’s“double cockpit” interior.

The standard black cloth convertible tophas a fabric inner liner for a quality appear-ance and to reduce noise in the cabin. There’salso an enlarged glass rear window with anintegrated electric rear window defroster.

The top operation takes 20 seconds start-to-finish and is controlled by either a centerconsole-mounted switch or by a button on the

doors. The automatic latch system secures thetop to the windshield header. The shape andposition of the glass wind deflector betweenthe headrest bars reduces turbulence in thecabin.

Under the hood, the Roadster has the samecat-quick drivetrain as the Coupe; a cutting-edge 332 hp 3.7-liter DOHC V-6 engine withVariable Valve Event and Lift Control(VVEL), with a choice of a seven-speed auto-matic transmission or a close-ratio six-speed

manual with available SynchroRev Match;four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel vented disc brakes.

Base price on the 2011 Nissan 370SRoadster is $38,200.

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]>.

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Roadster looks alot like its

sibling Coupewith a long nose

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BY LEE STEPHENS

Sarah P. Griffith has joined MemorialHealthcare System as Deputy GeneralCounsel. Griffith previously worked asthe first Associate General Counsel ofMiami Children’s Hospital, a position sheheld since 2001. She has more than 10years of experience in health law. AtMemorial Healthcare System, she willprovide advice to senior management onmany issues, including regulatory, com-pliance, contractual and employment mat-ters.

Griffith graduated cum laude in 1994,when she received a Bachelor of Artsfrom the University of Miami. Shereceived her Juris Doctor in 2000 from thesame institution.

Earlier in her career, Griffith, whoalso speaks Spanish, worked as an internand later as a congressional assistant forCongresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.She also worked as an immigration spe-cialist and congressional aide to then U.S.Senator Connie Mack from 1996 to 2000.Her career continued in private sector,working as an immigration attorney atLeslie I. Snyder, P.A., prior to joiningMiami Children’s Hospital.

In 2010, Griffith received theIntegrity Award for excellence in model-ing from Miami Children’s Hospital. Shealso remains active in philanthropicefforts. Most recently, she assisted infundraising for the South Florida Chapterof the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.Griffith is a member of numerous profes-sional associations including theAmerican Health Lawyers Association.

Memorial Healthcare System is thefifth-largest public healthcare system inthe country. It is a national leader in qual-ity care and patient satisfaction and isranked on Modern Healthcare magazine’slist of Best Places to Work in Healthcare.Its facilities include Memorial RegionalHospital, Memorial Regional HospitalSouth, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital,Memorial Hospital West, MemorialHospital Miramar, Memorial HospitalPembroke and Memorial Manor nursinghome. For more information, visit mhs.net<http://www.mhs.net/> .

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Diets don’twork andthat is notyour fault.The truth ofthe matter isthat thereis a r e a lp r o b l e mwith dietsand it’s notyour faultwhen the

diet fails. The core reason why we can-not lose weight, or why the weight isregained after losing it over a short pe-riod of time is physiological. Both dietsand exercise will not release the prob-lem area, fat reserves or reshape thebody.

We have all experienced fear of whatthe scale will say when we step onto itto check our weight. There is that un-easy feeling in the pit of our stomachbefore the scale reveals those numberswe so dreadfully don’t want to see.Once that number appears, the feelingof failure arises because we’ve tried sohard to stick to a diet that only makes usfeel hungry and tired. Although the re-sults on the scale don’t reflect what wereally want to see, we still cling onto thehopes of losing weight, only to becomemore frustrated with ourselves. Formost of us, we’ve done repeated dietsand have successfully lost 10 lb, 30 lbor more, but have regained the weightback that we lost in a short period oftime. Some people may have lostweight but cannot seem to lose those re-maining pounds in those problematicareas that simply won’t come off.

The answer lies within one gland inour bodies which is the hypothalamus.It is essentially the brain of the brainwhich controls weight, your metabo-lism and hunger. When the hypothal-amus gland is off balance or turnedoff, the fat you ingest becomes storedfat in the areas of your body that youare finding hard to lose. You are un-able to utilize this fat as energy be-cause your body does not have accessto stored fat. As a result, dieting onlyaddresses the symptoms but does not

address or correct the underlyingproblem. When you diet, you losefluid, normal fat and muscle. Withsome diets, you can lose both fat andtoo much muscle. Dieting oftenstarves the body. When the hypothal-amus is functioning properly, the fatyou eat is processed as normal fatwhich is “good fat” and used as en-ergy for the body. The only way tolose abnormal fat (stored fat) is toreset your metabolism so your bodywill function effectively. You will thenlose abnormal fat, reshape your body,are less hungry and have higher en-ergy levels. Your body will then burnstored fat as energy and reset yourbody’s metabolism to a more balancedhealthy system. Resetting the hypo-thalamus gland is the only way tohave permanent weight loss.

Achieving permanent weight loss isnot as impossible as you think. Theonly way to reset your hypothalamusis through the use of hCG (humanchorionic gonadotropin) in conjunc-tion with a diet protocol for a periodof no less than three weeks. hCG is anatural water based hormone thathelps the hypothalamus gland controlyour metobalic rate. Once you resetyour hypothalamus, you will then beable to eat moderately without feelingthe need to overeat. Your hypothala-mus will no longer be off balance andyour body will function normally,burning normal fat as energy to whereyou will be able to maintain your newhealthier weight.

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You definitely work hard enough todeserve one and you might actually be for-tunate enough to afford one, but let’s face it,vacations cost money.

When you add up the expenses of hotels,transportation, dining and entertainment;tips for bell hops, waiters, cleaning serviceand for people you’re not even sure are sup-posed to be tipped, vacations are nearlyimpossible to budget.

Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Port St. Lucie,FL, has a simple remedy for that — all-inclu-sive access. During our stay there, we literal-ly left our wallets securely tucked away in thesafe in our room for our entire visit.

We arrived at three in the afternoon andwere escorted to our room, where our lug-gage had almost magically preceded us.Hungry from our travels, we strolled over tothe resort restaurant and ordered a lightlunch with a few strong beverages to easeus into our vacation.

After a delicious desert, there was nodebate about who would cover the bill. Infact, there was no bill at all. This is prettymuch the story of the rest of our stay. Ordera drink from the bar at Slice (the resort

lounge and bar) — no bill, no tip, just athank you and a smile. Pile up a plate offood from the extraordinary around the

world buffet at The Market (the resort din-ing hall) — no scale, no bill, just a thankyou and a smile.

The food was fantastic! Everything wedidn’t know we wanted was fresh, hot andat our fingertips. I could spend days talkingabout the food and its inspirations fromAsia, Italy, France and America; they had itall. The dining staff even comes around tooffer wine, in case you haven’t already sat-isfied yourself from the endless array of softdrinks, beer and wine on tap.

The deserts, however, were a personalfavorite. Check out the White ChocolateBread and the self-serve frozen yogurtmade with natural sugar, neither willdisappoint.

Though I would love to go on and on, thereis more to Club Med than unlimited food,

wine and spirits. It truly is a paradise for thewhole family, individually and as a group.

After a hearty dinner, we enjoyed livemusic and had a couple of drinks anddances at Slice, which gets pretty wild afterhours. Waking up early to seize the day, weheaded straight for the state-of-the-art gym,which, I might add, you are going to need towork off the calories from that extra servingof desert.

There is plenty to keep you active andbusy — trapeze, golf, tennis, zumba, yoga,jet skis, eco tours, sunset tours, cookingclasses, wine tastings, and the list reallydoes go on and on.

At most resorts, you can expect to seedozens of teenagers moping around with theirfaces buried in a phone or so bored they’rewishing they were back in school; not at ClubMed. There are activities designed for kids ofall ages and plenty of activity staff membersto keep them on their toes.

From the trapeze to the gymnasium to theRomero Britto Art Center or at the barordering their very own virgin strawberrydaiquiris to sip by the pool, there was not abored child in sight. The kids will probablywant to be left alone to run off and have fun.

When they do, you should sneak off tothe “quiet zone” just past the spa and enjoythe peace and tranquility of the InfinityPool. With its endless water views, cabanas,and adult only restrictions, you can soak inthe sun, read a book and dissolve into theFlorida paradise.

The staff is fantastically helpful andfriendly, the resort just had a $25 millionrenovation and the overall experience wasunforgettable. Take the whole family andhead to Club Med Sandpiper Bay. You needit more than you think you do!

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BY MICHELLE PALOMINO

This summer Miami Seaquarium is offeringswashbuckling adventures for the whole fami-ly with “Swashbuckling Summer” at MiamiSeaquarium.

From June 11 to Aug. 21, the park is featur-ing exciting daily high wire acts by the pillag-ing “Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean.” Inaddition, “Swashbuckling Summer” willinclude a Giant Shark Slide that is over 25 feettall and a Pirate Skeleton Walk. These friendlypirates are guaranteed to put a smile on kid’sfaces. Guests also should prepare to hit thedeck as pirates take over the Top DeckDolphin Show all summer long.

“The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean’sreturn brings added fun and a big splash toMiami Seaquarium this summer,” saidAndrew Hertz, general manager at MiamiSeaquarium. “This show will keep our guests

in suspense and amazement with incredibleaerial high wire performances.”

The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean isan exhilarating death defying high wire aeri-al performance. Everyday the ColombianCaribbean pirate ship will set sail for aswashbuckling adventure on the high seas.Pirates will awe guests as they are suspended30 feet in the air, dueling for the right to bethe captain of the coveted ColombianCaribbean pirate ship.

Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s mostpopular tourist attraction, is a family-orientedmarine-life park open to the public 365 days ayear. The park, located on Virginia Key, pro-vides visitors with a greater understanding andappreciation for marine life through shows,presentations and marine-life exhibits.

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Nothing concerns emergencyresponders more thancomplacency. In the minds oftoo many people, disasters areevents that happen elsewhere.We watch tsunamis, earthquakes,floods, fires, tornadoes andterrorist attacks occur in far-offplaces around the world, neverbelieving they will impact us.Admittedly, even the experts willtell you that disasters are low-probability events.In South Florida, the threat ofhurricanes is real. When we inMiami-Dade EmergencyManagement prepare, plan,strategize and exercise forhurricanes, we are gearing up foran event that is not only possible,but likely. We live in hurricanecountry. Since 1900, Miami-Dade County has been at leastindirectly impacted by ahurricane an average of every 4years.It has been precisely six yearssince Hurricanes Wilma andKatrina tested our community’sability to prepare, respond andrecover. Simple math will tellyou it could very well be our time– again – this year. Whileforecasts have improved, lessonshave been learned, and new rulesgive us more lead-time when ahurricane threatens, nothing canreduce damage and save liveslike personal preparedness.Before and during each

hurricane season, emergencymanagers begin beating thepreparedness drum urgingresidents to compile theirhurricane supply kit and make an

emergency plan. We hold newsconferences, distribute hurricaneguides (call 3-1-1 to get yours)and preach the gospel ofpreparedness in an effort toreach, teach and motivate thepublic. We will continue to doso.However, as it turns out, themost powerful preparednessspokespersons are notgovernment agencies, butmembers of our public. A recentnational study shows that whenaverage people share what theyhave done to prepare withneighbors and friends who havenot done much, it motivatesfurther preparedness.So toss aside musings about the

weather when in the company offriends, neighbors andcolleagues. Instead, start aconversation about hurricanepreparedness. Get a kit, make aplan, be informed, and mostimportantly, pass it on.

For more information onhurricane preparedness, go towww.miamidade.gov/hurricaneor www.readysouthflorida.org.

Ready for Hurricane Season: Pass it on.

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BY PATRICK SMIKLE

Miami-Dade Property Appraiser PedroJ. Garcia is notifying service members andformer service members that his office willaccept applications for the new MilitaryDeployment Property Tax Exemption up toSept. 19.

The new exemption, which stems from aconstitutional amendment Florida votersoverwhelmingly approved in November2010, grants an additional homesteadexemption to military personnel who aredeployed overseas. It benefits servicemembers and former service members ofthe following branches of the uniformedservices: Military, Military Reserves,Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserves andFlorida National Guard.

For the 2011 tax year, eligible servicemembers must have been deployed during2010 for one or more of the followingoperations: Operation Iraqi Freedom,Operation New Dawn (Iraq) or OperationEnduring Freedom (Afghanistan).

The additional exemption applies to alltaxing authorities such as the county,school board, and cities.

The Military Deployment Exemptionamount will be based on the number ofdays the service member was deployed inthe previous year. For example, a servicemember who was deployed for six monthsduring 2010 would get an additional 50percent exemption for 2011.

The application may be filed on behalfof an eligible service member by his or herspouse (if the homestead property is joint-ly owned), by a person who has been for-mally designated by the service member totake actions on his or her behalf, or by thepersonal representative of the servicemember’s estate.

Garcia noted that the timing of thedeadline places a hardship on personswho may wish to apply for this exemp-tion, hence is decision to accept lateapplications up to Sept. 19. Starting in2012 and in subsequent years, the dead-line is Mar. 1.

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When 12-year-old Lauren Pelletier andher family met Katharine Koonce at amutual chef friend’s dinner in Walt DisneyWorld, it was magic.

Blond hair, blue eyed Katharine had justovercome a long journey in her recoveryprocess at Shriner’s Hospital in Californiaafter suffering burns over 70 percent of herbody in a horrific fire that tore through thebuilding in which her family sought shelterduring Hurricane Ike in September 2008.Lauren, whose heart was captured immedi-ately by the sparkle in Katharine’s eyes andher spirit, vowed then and there that whenthe time came for her mitzvah project that itwould be a fundraiser for Katharine to helpher with the surgeries and with the care shewould require for the rest of her life.

In March, when Lauren met with RabbiEdwin Goldberg of Temple Judea to dis-cuss her upcoming bat mitzvah, she knewexactly the mitzvah (or good deed) shewould do prior to her big day.

Sharing Katharine’s story with the rabbi,she also spoke of her own love of cookingand her plan for an interactive luncheon atthe Cellar Club in the Biltmore Hotel, anevent they host monthly for members. Her

luncheon would be a fundraiser forKatharine.

On May 15, “Cooking for Katharine”drew 100 guests to the Biltmore Hotel forthe affair that raised more than $18,000.Katharine, along with her mother and aunt,joined the Pelletiers in making this dayeven more meaningful. Executive chefRoly Cruz-Taura teamed up with Laurenon stage to guide participants throughShrimp Enchilado with Black Beans in aCorn Tortilla Shell and ChickenQuesadillas with Pineapple Guacamoleand Tomato Salsa.

All the kids left the Ballroom to escort ina huge birthday cake prepared by pastrychef Olivia Rodriquez while singing HappyBirthday to Katharine. The room was filledwith such love and compassion. Everyoneopened their hearts and their wallets.

The story only gets better from here. Bysheer coincidence Dan Pelletier stumbledupon a true angel, Dr. Jill Waibel. Dr.Waibel is a leader in the industry for treat-ing scars, having successfully developedthe latest laser technology procedures andtechniques for treating the scars of burnsurvivors. Burn victims are her passion andwhen she met Katharine, she immediatelyoffered to treat her pro bono.

Katharine’s father James was burnedover 50 percent of his body while savingKatharine. Dr. Waibel eagerly arranged tomake the connection for Katharine and herfather to meet with the best doctors in the

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out to another little girl’s hand, this mitzvahspiraled into a lifetime of healing opportu-nities for both families.

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BY ROBERT HAMILTON

Thirty-eight nurses were honored withNurse of the Year awards during a recentpublic celebration at Jackson MemorialHospital.

As part of National Nurse Week activi-ties, a licensed practical nurse, an advancedpractice nurse, a registered nurse and arookie nurse from each of Jackson HealthSystem’s patient care centers, specialtyareas, satellite centers and hospitals wereselected by their colleagues as the nurseswho have contributed the most to qualitycare throughout the system.

The nurses received their awards fromCarlos A. Migoya, president and CEO ofJackson Health System, and Leah S.Kinnard, EdD, RN, senior vice presidentfor Patient Care Services and chief nursingofficer.

Six nurses were the recipients of theClinical Excellence Award that is presentedannually to the nurse who best exemplifiesselfless dedication, compassion and nurs-ing pride system-wide throughout theyears.

Clinical Excellence Award winnerswere Guillermo Barquero, RN, BS,Ambulatory Care Center; Dawn Allen,RN, Holtz Children’s Hospital andJackson Memorial Hospital’s Women’sHospital Center; Rocio Mariel Simunovic,RN, BSN, MHA, Jackson MemorialHospital; Marie Jean Louis, RN, JacksonNorth Medical Center; Dolce Ortaliz, RN,BSN, Jackson South Community Hospital,and Marie Joseph, RN, BSN, JacksonMental Health Hospital.

To qualify for the Nurse of the Yearawards, nurses must have been employedfor at least three years of continual service;for the “rookie” category, it can be one yearor less. The nurses must demonstrate excel-lence in their job performance, proven by aconsistent, above-average evaluation.There can be no record of counseling or

disciplinary action in their personnel fileswithin the past three years, and they have todemonstrate fulfillment of Jackson HealthSystem Standards of Excellence. Therealso must be evidence of well-rounded pro-fessional activities that consolidate thenurses as role models.

Honorees for the Nurse of the Yearawards were:

Ambulatory Care Center — GuillermoA. Barquero, RN, BS, and Marie Theodat,LPN.

Cardiovascular Services — Marie Gelin,RN.

Community-Based Primary Care Centers

— Jackie Master, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC;Maureen Allen-Barnes, LPN, and DeborahC. Rushing, RN, BSN.

Corrections Health Services — GerryFrancois, LPN, and Lorena Carrasco, RN.

Education and Development — BensitaJoseph, RN, BSN.

Emergency Care & Trauma Services —Douglas Houghton, MSN, ARNP, ACNPC,CORN, and Gelena Dimaano, RN.

Holtz Children’s Hospital — NicoleThompson-Bowie, ARNP, NNP, PNP;Angela L. Jones, LPN, and Dawn Allen,RN.

Jackson Memorial Long Term Care

Center — Marcell Nicholas, LPN, andBernadette Jeanniton, RN.

Jackson Memorial Perdue MedicalCenter — Elizabeth Maybee, LPN, andLeonila Liddell, RN.

Jackson North Medical Center —Barbara Seay, LPN, and Marie Jean Louis,RN.

Jackson South Community Hospital —Carina A. Ryder, ARNP; Maria E.Fernandez, LPN, and Dolce Ortaliz, RN.

Medical-Surgical Hospital Center —Philip Dlugasch, ARNP; Jean Jecrois, LPN,and Olive Lewis, RN.

Jackson Mental Health Hospital —Marie Joseph, RN, BSN.

Ortho-Rehab-Neuroscience HospitalCenter — Myrna Lee-Keow, ARNP, MSN,FNP-BC; Marietta Gervais, LPN, andRocio Mariel Simunovic, RN, BSN, MHA.

Perioperative Services — NicholeCrenshaw, ARNP; Anne-Marie Fernandez,RN, BSN, and Jacqueline Buigas, RN.

Specialty Areas — Maribel Valmocina,ARNP, and Maria Luisa Rodriguez, RN.

Women’s Hospital Center — Nancy E.Griffis, ARNP; Denise Lamothe, LPN, andOzaida Astapan, RN.

Jackson Health System, an integratedhealthcare delivery system, consists of itscenterpiece, Jackson Memorial Hospital,five primary care centers, five specialtycare centers, 16 school-based clinics, twolong-term care nursing facilities, a networkof mental health facilities, Holtz Children’sHospital, Jackson Rehabilitation Hospital,Jackson Mental Health Hospital, JacksonNorth Medical Center and Jackson SouthCommunity Hospital.

Governed by the Public Health Trust, adedicated team of citizen volunteers act-ing on behalf of the Miami-Dade Board ofCounty Commissioners, Jackson HealthSystem ensures that all residents ofMiami-Dade County receive a single highstandard of care regardless of their abilityto pay.

Jackson Health System honors its nurses with special awards

2011 Clinical Excellence Award winners: Marie Jean Louis, RN, Jackson North Medical Center; Dawn Allen, RN,Holtz Children’s Hospital and Jackson’s Women’s Hospital Center; Dolce Ortaliz, RN, BSN, Jackson SouthCommunity Hospital; Marie Joseph, RN, BSN, Jackson’s Mental Health Hospital; Rocio Mariel Simunovic, RN,BSN, MHA, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and Guillermo Barquero, RN, BS, Ambulatory Care Center, pose for a pic-ture flanked on the left by Leah S. Kinnard, EdD, RN, senior vice president for Patient Care Services and chief nurs-ing officer, and former Public Health Trust board members Stephen Nuell, Esq. and Georgena Ford, RN, and on theright by Ted Shaw, chief transitional officer; former Public Health Trust board members Joaquin del Cueto andRobin Reiter-Faragalli.

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