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JULY 25 - AUG. 7, 2013 ––––––––––– COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM –––––––––––– Phone: 305-669-7355 BY ALAN A. LIPS Well every- one…it has been a long process and the selection by our City Commission has been made. Tishman (ACE) will be our partner in rebuilding our convention center and developing something that we were missing for a long time…a real convention center district. This freshly renovated con- vention center district is the econom- ic driver that our great city has been craving for many years. Today this large area of property is in need of help. Once completed, the high end conventions from all over the world will be fighting for calendar space in the greatest destination in the world…yes, Miami Beach. These conventions bring top notch execu- tives who will stay in our hotels at premium rates, eat in our restaurants, shop in our stores and quietly and respectfully enjoy all that our world class destination has to offer. This drives more tourist tax dollars to the city with expanded benefits to every- one. So now we need to come together as a community to move this process forward. The next step is getting the referendum passed in November. The referendum language is expected to be available shortly. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available. Outside of the convention center excitement, the Chamber is in the middle of planning for many great upcoming events. On July 25th, we will be having a joint networker between our Pillars and the Chairmans Roundtables of the Aventura Marketing Council at Gallery Art in Aventura. For those art Letter from the Chair –––––––––––––––– See LETTER, page 4 M Mo ou un nt t S Si in na ai i M Me ed di ic ca al l C Ce en nt te er r H Ho on no or rs s t th he e W Wa al ll la ac ck k F Fa am mi il ly y f fo or r t th he ei ir r G Ge en ne er ro os si it ty y I n June, Mount Sinai Medical Center honored Florence and the late Irving Wallack, and paid tribute to their son David for his generosity to the medical cen- ter. The event celebrated the Wallack family’s commitment to healthcare in the Miami Beach community with a dedication on the pedestal of a sculp- ture that stands outside the medical center’s emergency room. The Wallacks are among South Beach’s most respected families, having helped shape the city’s hotel industry and the Ocean Drive landscape. It began ––––––––––––– See WALLACK, page 4 M Mi ia am mi i B Be ea ac ch h C Co om mm mi is ss si io on n S Se el le ec ct ts s S So ou ut th h B Be ea ac ch h A AC CE E f fo or r C Co on nv ve en nt ti io on n C Ce en nt te er r R Re en no ov va a t ti io on n a an nd d R Re ed de ev ve el lo op pm me en nt t BY DANIEL WHALEN T he Miami Beach City Commission burned the midnight oil at their July 17, 2013 meeting, continuing late into the night, all leading up to the moment that many feel was decades in the making— the selection of a development team for the Convention Center project; finally, after a full meeting, the Commission voted to award the project to South Beach ACE in a 5 to 2 vote, with Commissioners Tobin and Wolfson dissenting. This proj- ect, the largest and most important public development deal in the City’s nearly 100 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See ACE, page 4 TISHMAN SOUTH BEACH ACE AERIAL PLAN Mango’s owner David Wallack, Mango’s COO Josh Wallack and family

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JULY 25 - AUG. 7, 2013 ––––––––––– COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM –––––––––––– Phone: 305-669-7355

BY ALAN A. LIPS

Well every-one…it has been along process andthe selection byour CityCommission hasbeen made.

Tishman (ACE)will be our partner in rebuilding ourconvention center and developingsomething that we were missing for along time…a real convention centerdistrict. This freshly renovated con-vention center district is the econom-ic driver that our great city has beencraving for many years. Today thislarge area of property is in need ofhelp. Once completed, the high endconventions from all over the worldwill be fighting for calendar space inthe greatest destination in theworld…yes, Miami Beach. Theseconventions bring top notch execu-tives who will stay in our hotels atpremium rates, eat in our restaurants,shop in our stores and quietly andrespectfully enjoy all that our worldclass destination has to offer. Thisdrives more tourist tax dollars to thecity with expanded benefits to every-one.

So now we need to come togetheras a community to move this processforward. The next step is getting thereferendum passed in November.The referendum language is expectedto be available shortly. Stay tuned formore info as it becomes available.

Outside of the convention centerexcitement, the Chamber is in themiddle of planning for many greatupcoming events. On July 25th, wewill be having a joint networkerbetween our Pillars and theChairmans Roundtables of theAventura Marketing Council atGallery Art in Aventura. For those art

Letter from the Chair

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I n June, Mount SinaiMedical Center honoredFlorence and the lateIrving Wallack, and paidtribute to their son David

for his generosity to the medical cen-ter. The event celebrated the Wallackfamily’s commitment to healthcare inthe Miami Beach community with adedication on the pedestal of a sculp-ture that stands outside the medicalcenter’s emergency room.

The Wallacks are among SouthBeach’s most respected families, havinghelped shape the city’s hotel industryand the Ocean Drive landscape. It began

––––––––––––– See WALLACK, page 4

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BY DANIEL WHALEN

T he Miami Beach CityCommission burnedthe midnight oil at theirJuly 17, 2013 meeting,continuing late into the

night, all leading up to the moment thatmany feel was decades in the making—the selection of a development team forthe Convention Center project; finally,after a full meeting, the Commissionvoted to award the project to South BeachACE in a 5 to 2 vote, with CommissionersTobin and Wolfson dissenting. This proj-ect, the largest and most important publicdevelopment deal in the City’s nearly 100

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See ACE, page 4 TISHMAN SOUTH BEACH ACE AERIAL PLAN

Mango’s owner David Wallack, Mango’s COO Josh Wallack and family

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George Neary comes to us from Hartford,Connecticut where his interests in historyand preservation originated. He choseMiami Beach as home after being intro-duced to the Tropics when he was a formerPeace Corps Volunteer serving in SaintVincent and the Grenadines from 1973-75.He taught high school history and interna-tional studies while enjoying the tropicalclimate. His next venture would be markedby a stark contrast in weather while work-ing in New York for 20 years.

In New York, he worked for AFSInternational/Intercultural Programs whosemission was to foster world peace by send-ing American students and teachers to 70countries all around the world and hostingInternational students in the United States.He then worked as Director of USMarketing and Sales, leading a staff of 30and creating TV commercials valued in themillions of dollars with the support ofcelebrity spokesperson, Clarence Clemons!

George moved to Miami Beach to man-age Flamingo Terrace Enterprises withLinda Borst Kolko, a dear friend from hisdays in the Peace Corps, and Bill Kirk andthey formed a business triumvirate to over-see the re-introduction of this L MurrayDixon masterpiece. He began to volunteerand became a trained docent at the BassMuseum and a volunteer at the MiamiDesign Preservation League (MDPL). Thefirst person he met was the then ExecutiveDirector, Nancy Liebman who became hismentor and friend to this day.

His first big project was Art DecoWeekend 1992 working with DennisWhilhelm and the Presidents of Art DecoSocieties around the World that were visit-ing Miami Beach. That’s where the veryseed of tourism began!

Nancy Liebman resigned from her posi-tion at MDPL in 1992 to run forCommission. With his dedication and vol-unteer time, George was a natural fit to run

the organization. He was appointed as thenew Executive Director by BernardZyscovich, the chair for the organization atthe time.

Working closely with Betty Gutierrez,who was the Chair, and the support of anactive board, they were able to successfullydesignate the now world famous HistoricArt Deco District. The move would protectthe famed one mile square district fromimmediate demolition, making it a part ofcity government. This would ensure thatfounder Barbara Baer Capitman’s dreamwould finally be realized.

There would be other successes workingwith Michael Kinerk and Matti Bower, longtime chairs overseeing 8 Art DecoWeekends and creating more historic dis-tricts for Miami Beach. Due to the com-bined hard work of George and the MDPLBoard and the world success of Art Decoweekend, Miami Beach became a world-wide phenomenon and the number 1 touristdestination.

In 1998 the Greater Miami Convention &Visitor’s Bureau hired George to overseetheir heritage and cultural tourism efforts.During his tenure at the Bureau, he wasawarded the Employee of the Year. TheBureau created the award winning Heritageguide- a 134-page booklet that showcasesMiami as the amazing destination it hasbecome. Additionally, he became one of theBoard members of the National Trust forHistoric Preservation, the signature preserva-tion organization in the United States withmore than 250,000 members. He was invitedto become a member of the boards of theDade Heritage Trust and The Florida Trustfor Historic Preservation. He was awardedthe Henrietta Harris award –The DadeHeritage Trust’s highest award-for his effortsin historic preservation. He has been theChair of the advisory board of the Design andArchitecture Senior High School (DASH) for5 years and a mentor for 10 more.

His also oversees the Bureau’s gay & les-bian marketing efforts to promote Miami asthe premier LGBT destination. He has trav-eled throughout the United States interna-tionally showcasing Miami/Miami Beach.He was part of the delegation to Antwerp,

Belgium that secured the OutGames, bring-ing this high profile event to our community.He works at LGBT trade shows to highlightGreater Miami, using the Bureau’s distinc-tive diversity guide and the Columbia FunMap. George serves on the Board of theMiami Gay & Lesbian Chamber ofCommerce and The Gay Pride Committee(who plan the largest LGBT event in Miami-Dade, attracting more than 80,000 attendeesthis past year.) He was a founding Boardmember of Miami Beach’s Mayor MattiBower’s LGBT business committee for 2years. He was awarded the President’s awardfrom the Miami-Dade Gay Chamber, theorganization’s highest award.

He has also been a member of the MiamiBeach Chamber since 1993, first with thePreservation League and now The GreaterMiami Convention & Visitors Bureau. Hehas worked with the Miami Beach Chamberon career shadowing for many years,helped developed The Museum Mile, aChamber/Bureau cultural program involv-ing Miami Beach’s 5 museums; and holdsthe very first Miami Beach ChamberINcard ever issued.

GEORGE NEARY

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year history, will completely redesign,and renovate the parcel of land borderedby Meridian Avenue, Dade Boulevard,Washington Avenue and 17th Street.

The bidding process, which began withsubmissions from a number of biddingteams, was narrowed to two teams back inDecember. Since then, both teams havepresented to the commission and theMiami Beach community numeroustimes, in addition to complying with andnegotiating the necessary plans, budgets,proposals and contracts for consideration.To be sure, both teams are superbly quali-fied to execute this project, only furthercomplicating the Commission’s finaldecision. The best news for Miami Beachis not necessarily which team was chosen,but that a team has been chosen and theproject can move forward. This necessaryupgrade to the City’s Convention Centerstands to boost the City’s economy dra-matically, attracting lucrative conventionssuch as Microsoft, which made the deci-sion a decade ago not to return to MiamiBeach until the Center was upgraded.

For more than a decade, citizens andbusiness people in the Miami Beach com-munity have been calling for upgrades to

the Miami Beach Convention Center.After thorough vetting from the CityAttorney’s office, a number of regular andspecial commission meetings, MayorBower and the Commissioners focusedtheir final discussion on the numbers,addressing questions regarding the budg-et, financing, income, retail and timeline.Ultimately, it was a motion to accept theSouth Beach ACE team that prompted thefinal vote.

Now that the Commission has voted toaward the project to the South Beach ACEgroup, the next step in the process is aNovember 5th ballot referendum questionto obtain public approval for the lease ofpublic property. In the meantime, the SouthBeach ACE group will begin to finalizetheir plans and budgets, thus far in a con-ceptual stage, and work with the City ofMiami Beach to finalize the deal and thedetails. South Beach ACE is led byTishman Hotel and Realty, Miami develop-er Robert Wennett and acclaimed architectRem Koolhaas. South Beach ACE is collec-tively responsible for the Walt DisneyWorld Swan and Dolphin, the Miracle Milerevitalization in Coral Gables and LincolnRoad’s 1111 building.

when Irving and Florence Wallack movedfrom New York to Miami Beach in the 1950sand opened hotels, first at 852 CollinsAvenue and then at 900 Ocean Drive. It con-tinued into the 1970s when Irving innovatedMiami Beach’s first co-op conversion ofapartments on South Beach. David Wallacktook up his parents’mantle of innovation andestablished the Eastern Sun, Florida’s firstcommercial-sized adult congregate livingfacility. He continued on the path of innova-tive entrepreneurship when he decided torelocate the Eastern Sun and turn the spaceinto what is now known as Mango’s TropicalCafé, a world famous South Beach landmarkdrawing more than a million patrons a year.

Today, David’s son, Josh, is the chiefoperating officer of Mango’s. In addition,the restaurant is part of Mount Sinai’s com-munity partnership program, which con-sists of area businesses that help raise themuch-needed funds to support SouthFlorida’s largest private, independent not-for-profit teaching hospital. By participat-ing in this program, David and Josh givetheir patrons an opportunity to join them insupporting Mount Sinai’s mission to pro-vide quality healthcare to the community.

“Mount Sinai is our hospital – it’s ourcommunity’s hospital,” said David.“And we are proud to be a partner in thisinnovative program.”

As a result of the Wallack family’s gen-erosity, David and Josh are corporate mem-bers of the Society of Mount Sinai, whichincludes the medical center’s most gener-ous philanthropic supporters. The WallackFamily Foundation is also part of theFounders of Mount Sinai, the medical cen-ter foundations’ most time-honored organi-zation. “If he were here today,” Sonenreichsaid, “Irving Wallack would surely beproud of his son and his grandson for allthey have accomplished and for their com-mitment to healthcare in our community.”

There to honor and thank the Wallackfamily at the dedication ceremony wereMark H. Hildebrandt, vice chairman of theMount Sinai Board of Trustees; BonnieSchaefer, president of the Mount SinaiFoundation; and Steve Sonenreich, MountSinai’s president and CEO.

The sculpture is prominently displayedwithin the Mount Sinai campus. The inscrip-tion on the northern side of the pedestal readsas follows - Dedicated to Florence & IrvingWallack by David Wallack and Family. Theinscription on the southern side of thepedestal reads - Dedicated by Mango’sTropical Café South Beach.

WALLACK, from page 1 ––

ACE, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

enthusiasts, this will be an exciting venue tosee one of the largest modern contemporaryart collections in South Florida. On Aug.26th, we have our Champions of BusinessLunch at the St. Regis in Bal Harbour withmore than 300 people in attendance. Weare also planning our annual Real EstateLunch for October. Our title sponsor willbe McKafka Development Group, a localreal estate developer, who will bring an

exciting outlook to our 4th annual eventthat sells out each year. In addition, wehave our routine networking events andmeetings each week. Our Chamber has thebest staff, each are ready and willing to helpour members at any time. Make anappointment with them to see how to youcan use our Chamber resources to accom-plish your goals. I challenge you to getinvolved and experience the power ofmembership.

At your service,Alan A. Lips

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BY MICHAEL LOVE Specialty Chef

Epicure Gourmet Market & Café

Looking for some-thing refreshing anddelicious when enter-taining on the week-ends? I am so tired ofthe same summerdrinks, flavored margar-itas, peach vodka andother sweet drinks that

make me thirstier after I drink them. WhatI want in a summer cocktail is somethingwith a little bite, a bit of acidity to puckermy lips and a smooth cool finish. Freshjuices are always the best and I wouldstrongly suggest that you not make anycocktails with canned juice, ever. Beforewe get to the “Cocktails To Chill By,” thereare a few mixology tips that will go a longway towards making you the hit of theparty.

Tip One: When making a pitcher ofdrinks, do not add ice. If the pitcher con-tains alcohol, then put it in the freezer. Itwon’t freeze due to the alcohol and youwon’t be watering it down with ice melt-ing. When serving, you can pour it overice.

Tip Two: The best way to make a cock-tail is one at a time in a shaker. Make sureshaker is filled to the top with ice. Thenpour the main alcohol ingredient such asvodka, tequila, rum, etc. This will “flavor”the ice and cause a slight melting whichwill perfectly dilute the strong alcoholtaste. Add your mixer last, shake like abanshee and then either strain into a marti-ni glass or pour directly into a rocks glass.

Tip Three: As mentioned above, alwaysalways, always use fresh fruit juice overthe canned or bottled juices. With theexception of tomato juice, which is fine forBloody Mary drinks.

GIN AND GRAPEFRUITThis cocktail is Michele’s favorite sum-

mer drink and uses the best gin ever creat-ed. The liqueur (elderflower) balanced bythe acidity of fresh grapefruit juice creates

the perfect cocktail for Sunday brunch aswell as a Saturday night party-starter.Make a pitcher and pour over ice or youcan strain into chilled martini glasses.Makes one martini.

1 1/2 ounces Hendricks gin1/2 ounce St. Germaine liqueur5 ounces grapefruit juice

THE ULTIMATE BLOODY MARYThe worst part of a bloody Mary is the

ice melting and diluting the tomato flavor.My bloody has peppery clam-flavoredtomato ice cubes that melt flavor instead ofwater. The splash of vinegar gives it a nicebite instead of using lemon or lime. Anddon’t forget the white horseradish. Makesone cocktail.

8 ounces Clamato juiceFreshly ground black pepper1 1/2 ounces pepper vodka1/4 teaspoon celery salt1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon of salsa (mild or spicy)1 heaping teaspoon white horseradish4 ounces tomato juice

Pour the Clamato carefully into an icecube tray and top with freshly ground blackpepper. Place in freezer.

Take a frosted mug or large glass andfill with Clamato-cubes. Combine therest of the ingredients in a large shakerfilled with ice. Shake vigorously andstrain into mug.

DRINK RESPONSIBLY.Michael Love is the Specialty Chef at

Epicure Gourmet Market and Café and thecreator of “Epicure with Love,” an all-nat-ural gourmet line of food including soups,prepared entrées, Giant cookies, andXtreme brownies. Michael is also avail-able for private and group cooking instruc-tion and can be hired for dinner partiesand events.

[email protected]@lovecancook

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BY WILLIAM D. TALBERT III, CDME

HOW’S BUSINESSRECORD AIRPORT ARRIVALSRECORD ARRIVALS AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MIA) FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2013International passenger arrivals for the month of May 2013 at MiamiInternational Airport (MIA) increased by 6.9% and domestic Passengerarrivals increased by 0.5%. Total passenger arrivals at Miami InternationalAirport (MIA) increased in the month of May 2013 by 3.4%.

INTERNATIONAL MIA PASSENGER ARRIVALS

May 2013 May 2012 % Change vs. 2012797,709 746,236 +6.9%

DOMESTIC MIA PASSENGER ARRIVALS

May 2013 May 2012 % Change vs. 2012878,668 874,569 +0.5%

TOTAL MIA PASSENGER ARRIVALS

May 2013 May 2012 % Change vs. 20121,676,377 1,620,805 +3.4%

MIAMI SPA MONTH RUNS THROUGH AUGUSTGMCVB’s 6th annual Miami Spa Month runs through August 31st. Greater Miami and

the Beaches is renowned for luxury spas that are ranked among the “Best Spas inAmerica,” and are the favorites of spa connoisseurs throughout the world. During Julyand August 2013, make time to pamper yourself and enjoy special treatments for $99 atMiami’s premier spas. Visit MiamiSpaMonth.com for details.

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MIA) NEWS – MIA NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST LUXURIOUS AIRPORTS FOR A LAYOVER

Miami International Airport provides one of “America’s most luxurious airport lay-overs,” according to CNN Travel. MIA made the list of six top airports because of itsaward-winning art program, restaurants and shops.

GMCVB’S NEW DIGITAL LIBRARY LAUNCHEDThe brand new GMCVB Digital Library has launched, and includes over 10,000

images, video clips, and marketing materials available for use by GMCVB partners. Thenew library can be accessed from the press, travel trade, meeting planners and partnerareas of the Miami and Beaches website, or directly at GMCVBDigitalLibrary.com. Touse the Digital Library, visit the website and create an account. A GMCVB online admin-istrator will approve new accounts and assist with requests. For partnership information,call 305-539-3076.

Go Green...RECYCLE!

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BY LEILA MAURICEMiami Beach Chamber Intern

Miami Beach is a coastal resort city inMiami-Dade County, Florida, United States.It was incorporated on March 26, 1915. In1979, Miami Beach’s Art Deco HistoricDistrict was listed on the National Registerof Historic Places. The Art Deco District isthe largest collection of Art Deco architec-ture in the world and comprises hundreds ofhotels, apartments and other structures erect-ed between 1923 and 1943.

In 1921, a small group of civic leadersformed the Miami Beach Chamber ofCommerce to promote the city as a place tovisit, work and play. Through eras of boomand bust, the Chamber continued to play acrucial role in the development of “America‘s Riviera.” While Miami Beach has changedconsiderably since the organization’s firstmeeting in 1921, the Chamber has alwaysbeen there to help meet the needs of its home-town. Boasting more than 1,100 membersand growing by the day, the Miami BeachChamber is poised to continue its mission ofadvancing the economic, industrial, profes-sional, cultural, civic, health, and educationalwelfare of the Greater Miami Beach Area.

The Miami Beach Chamber of Commercewas formed to promote the economic wellbeing of Miami Beach’s citizens, to improvethe quality of life for the entire community,and to communicate the view of the businesscommunity on major issues of public policy.

THE INTERNSHIPThe Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s

longstanding presence in the City of MiamiBeach, coupled with the city’s desirable cli-mate, vibrant culture and unique economy,make the Chamber a wonderful place for bothlocal and international interns to gain valuablework experience. The Chamber of Commerceof Miami Beach welcomes interns from allcorners of the world and from right here inMiami Beach to promote its mission. Thediverse body of interns allows for a multicul-tural experience and promotes cultural, eco-nomic and intellectual exchange.

Interns at the Chamber of Commerce havethe opportunity to work in a variety of fields,including marketing, communications, eventplanning and execution, finance, businessdevelopment, design and much more.Furthermore, the networking opportunities atthe Chamber are unparalleled for a youngadult seeking to break into the Miami job mar-ket after graduation or gain valuable businessconnections. Finally, the Chamber staff is pres-ent at all times to guide and nurture the internsthroughout their experience, allowing them togain increasing autonomy over their projects.

A few interns shared their motivations forpursuing an internship at the Chamber and theknowledge they gained from the experience:

Romain Boillon – 2013“I chose Miami Beach because it’s a well

renowned city. I want to discover the Statesbecause I study languages and it’s perfectbecause there are a lot of people who speakmultiple languages. I really like the multicul-turalism, it’s very captivating. I am here at theChamber because I have acquaintances whohave advised me to do my internship here,and I will certainly thank them for doing so.”

Nicole Ogando – 2013“I am in Miami Beach for college and I

like this town. I chose the chamber becauseit’s a good opportunity to experience how abusiness runs. This internship has benefitedme because I can be more organized in myown work and develop my own systems. “

Leila Maurice – 2013“I chose Miami Beach because I love this

place, the climate is similar to that of my home– Martinique, and because I wish to improvemy English. I chose the Chamber because it’san important center of business in the Miamiarea that can give me lot of experience. I havelearned that the members of the Chamber arevery nice and a wonderful networking com-munity. I am incredibly grateful to theChamber for giving me this opportunity.”

Wendy Wassouf – 2013“I am here first of all to improve my English.

I found it’s a city that can teach me a lot aboutprofessional and personal development. Plus,people recommended Miami Beach to me. Iwas looking for an internship that would putme in touch with the business community, andthat is why I chose the Chamber.”

Melchior Fagniez – 2013“Miami Beach … it’s a prestigious desti-

nation, where in times of global crisis, theeconomy is thriving thanks to tourism. Sowhy did I choose the Chamber ofCommerce? Because it is an organizationthat brings together all sectors of activity inMiami Beach.”

Sandy Aronson – 2013“I live in Miami Beach and I love this

town. I chose the Chamber because it seemedlike a really great opportunity to be able toconnect with professionals in Miami Beach.I have learned office work and event-plan-ning skills. I even planned my own event; itwas very exciting and rewarding.”

Spencer Bomstein – 2013“I chose Miami Beach because it is a very

interesting place with a lot of culture. In myopinion, the Chamber is a great experienceand for a résumé it’s very nice. It’s an impor-tant organization in Miami. For my part, it’sa good internship; I benefit from the relation

between the interns, and we can share ourculture. It’s a great connection.”

Ethan Katz- 2013 “As a lifelong Miami beach resident, I saw

the chamber of commerce as a great place toearn insight in to what makes our local busi-nesses thrive. Just like the city itself, theoffice features people of all different nation-alities, making this internship an experiencethat is truly broadening my knowledge ofglobal cultures.”

Astrid Conconne – 2012“I chose to go to Miami because it’s an

amazing example of the tourism industry forCaribbean students like me. Miami is also agood destination for professional opportuni-ties when you speak French. It was a wonder-ful experience. The Miami Beach Chamber ofCommerce is simply the best opportunity tointroduce yourself to the business industry ofMiami, and all when I was just 20. You canmeet very experienced people and prove yourcompetence everyday. Thanks to the MiamiBeach Chamber of Commerce I significantlyimproved my English. I also made a numberof professional contacts. This year I willgraduate with my B.A. in Business inMartinique, and I hope to come back soon toMiami to continue my professional develop-ment with the Chamber.”

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A new handsome bar debuts in the Southof Fifth neighborhood in Miami Beach. Abit of Britain invades the South Beachscene, as Lord Balfour takes on its originalmoniker with a playful design and Englishinspired bar menu. Handcrafted cocktailsmix the goodness of freshly muddled ingre-dients along with infusions of tea that playupon the British theme from a Tower ofLondon to Buckingham Palace to DowningStreet. A Picadilly Circus is a paradoxicalremedy, blending the benefits of green teawith lemon juice and mint, a concoctionthat stands up to its rum base while seltzerprovides a hint of effervescence. Tower ofLondon gets the sweet and spice of thetropics with a complimentary mix of agedrum, coconut reduction, and mixed fruit

juice that meets a splash of lime and dust-ing of nutmeg. A few hearty brews sourcedfrom the UK round out Balfour’s bar menu,from the English Old Ale, Theakston’s OldPeculier to more recognizable names suchas Sam Smith’s IPA.

Just as in the boldly flavored drinks, anoverall witty design is just as irreverent asthe UK Prime Minister’s character himself.You’ll be greeted with expressions LordBalfour is most famous for highlighted on abacklit origami scroll makes a dramaticmark as a canopy in the hotel’s lobby.Enjoy a spot at the bar or you may end uplingering on the cushy seating on theexpansive shaded veranda while taking inOcean Drive.

It won’t cost you a King’s Ransom to have

a few drinks as specialty cocktails start at$12, and two for one specials take placefrom 5:00 pm -7:00 pm daily Monday –Thursday. Lord Balfour is located at 350Ocean Drive. Rates start at $199. For moreinformation on Lord Balfour, or to make areservation, please visit www.lordbalfourmi-ami.com or call 305-673-0401.

ABOUT LORD BALFOURThe Lord Balfour is a boutique hotel of

64 rooms and suites on Ocean Drive, Southof Fifth Street, in a neighborhood betterknown as “SoFi” to the South Beach locals.Sitting steps away from warm, turquoisewaters and white sandy beach, the hotel islocated in the heart of the Art Deco districtand near the city’s ever growing arts and

culture scene. The Lord Balfour makes awink to the Brits, and delivers a distinctiveexperience and chic vintage style thatmerges with a thoroughly modern setting.The expansive veranda provides the perfectplace to people watch while enjoying arefreshing tea-infused cocktail from thelobby bar. The interior landscaped court-yard, fringed with palms, provides a tran-quil retreat to enjoy a morning coffee orrefreshing beverage. Lord Balfour islocated at 350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach,Florida.

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It’s baaaccck. The popular Miami Spicerestaurant promotion comes back for anencore this year, bringing delicious eatsand new restaurants – plus old favorites –to the shores of Miami Beach. MiamiSpice showcases the best of Miami andMiami Beach cuisine and features some ofthe most talked about eateries in the cityand their renowned chefs.

“The city looks forward to Miami Spiceevery year,” says Jeff Lehman, Chair,Miami Beach Visitor and ConventionAuthority. “It’s a great opportunity forresidents and visitors to sample our greatrestaurants without breaking the bank.Miami Spice is fun and tasty.”

During August and September, MiamiBeach’s top restaurants offer three-course

meals (Lunches $19 or $23, Dinners $33or $39) featuring signature dishes createdby well-known chefs. Back August 1-September 30, 2013, Miami Spice is afoodie’s dream come true with discoveriesand delicious dishes around every corner.

In addition to incredible food atremarkable prices, Miami Spice partici-pants can check out events and specialoffers at a list of countless restaurants.Participating Miami Beach restaurantsinclude BLT Steak at the Betsy Hotel,Altamare, 1500° at the Eden Roc,CATCH, The Dutch, Florida Cookery, TheForge, Khong River House, Meat Market,RED-The Steakhouse, Smith &Wollensky, Villa Azur and Scarpettaamong many others.

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By Jesse Scheckner

Drive by Lorenzo-Bomnin Chevrolet, lo-cated at 8455 S. Dixie Hwy. and one thing isimmediately evident: drastic improvementsare being made. Although construction forthe dealership is still roughly two monthsaway from completion, the two-time GMMark of Excellence award-winning business,led by partners Lorenzo Llerena andArnaldoBomnin, already looks better than ever.The new facility is 34,000 sq. feet in its en-

tirety, with a 4,300 sq. foot showroom and amassive 15,400 sq. foot air conditioning-ready garage stocked with high end, state ofthe art equipment. The new main buildinghouses 28 personnel offices, a general office,and has a repositioned storefront that placesthe showroom in direct view of US1completewith all of the latest Chevrolet- approved de-signs. It is the most up to date Chevrolet fa-cility in South Florida and the only one beingrebuilt from scratch.“The visibility of the design is great, and

we now have a lot more exposure from US1into the showroom,” says Llerena. It’s greatfor Chevrolet, for the area and for us as deal-

ers. I think it’s a win-win for everybody.”Originally built as a gas station during the

1940’s, the property was later repurposed asa car dealership. Its small size made it impos-sible to provide many modest amenities,however. Among the things Llerena andBomnin are most excited about is the oppor-tunity to reward their customers’ loyalty witha much more accommodating setting that in-cludes a new customer lounge outfitted witha large flat screen television and a dedicatedinternet room equipped with free wi-fi. Cus-tomers bringing in their vehicles for serviceare provided with free carwashes and there isa point-accumulation reward system for re-peat visitors.“We’re very excited that we are able to

offer customers much better conditions now,”he says. “They were very loyal to us in theold facility and we’re thrilled to offer them amuch improved environment.”All of this remodeling coincides with the

largest product revamp in General Motors’history, with almost 70 percent of their 2014vehicles being gorgeously redesigned includ-ing the Silverado, Colorado, Tahoe, Subur-ban, Malibu, Impala and the Corvette, of

which they are thenumber one dealerin the entire south-east region of theUnited States, yearto date. The newrollout also will in-clude the debut ofthe Chevy SS(Sports Sedan),which boasts asedan exterior witha Corvette engine.Both Llerena

and Bomnin arefirst generationCuban immigrantswho came to theU.S. during the1990’s with no family or money. Neither ofthem spoke English when they arrived and itwas through sheer will, determination andstrategic planning that they got to where theyare today as the only 100 percent Hispanic-owned Chevrolet dealership in the region.“The way I see it, my partner and I are the

realization of theAmerican dream, and what

better way is there to do it than with anAmer-ican brand that is so iconic?” he says. “Weboth came to this country with absolutelynothing at all and I feel extremely privilegedand grateful to this nation for the opportunityit has given us.”For more information, call 305-740-7475 orvisit <www.lorenzobomninchevrolet.com>.

Lorenzo-Bomnin Chevrolet rolls out New Showroom, facility and car line

(l-r) Lorenzo Llerena and Arnaldo Bomnin proudly stand intheir beautiful new showroom

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The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (LWB)impressed me as a leisure commuter vehi-cle and shuttle transport for the kids. Theride is comfortable and the cabin is whisperquiet at all speeds, while the acceleration issmooth and there is very little turbo lag.

The new Santa Fe with the long wheel-base differs from its sibling Sport model byadding a third row of seating to make roomfor seven adults. The Sport went on salelast year and offered a bold design, high-output powertrains with Gasoline DirectInjection (GDI) and a host of features toplease consumers who wanted functionali-ty, versatility and comfort. The latest third-generation Santa Fe (LWB) raises the bareven higher with impressive performance,attractive styling, a high-quality interiorand a laundry list of standard features. Hyundai engineers designed the Santa FeSport and the larger three-row Santa Fetogether, with the side-window shape of the

larger vehicle differentiating the two,denoting the increased passenger and cargoroom behind the third-row seat. The SantaFe (LWB) also gets its own bodyside char-acter lines from the B-pillar back, a uniquegrille design, 18-inch Euroflange alloywheels, chrome-tipped dual exhaust and aflush-mounted tow hitch design.

The smaller Sport is offered in Base and2.0T trims. Standard features on the Baseinclude 17-inch alloy wheels, full poweraccessories, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth,Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics system anda six-speaker audio system. The 2.0T addsa turbocharged engine, 19-inch wheels,keyless ignition/entry, heated front seatsand an eight-way power-adjustable driverseat.

The larger Santa Fe (LWB) model isavailable in GLS and Limited trims and hasmuch the same base equipment as the baseSport model, but has more power with a V-6 engine. It also comes with 18-inch wheelsand sliding second- and third-row seats foreasy access. The Limited model replacesthe second-row bench seat with captain’schairs, but reduces the seating capacity tosix. It includes the Sport 2.0T features andadds a power liftgate, dual-zone automatic

climate control, leather upholstery, heatedsecond-row seats and a power passengerseat. Options for the bigger Santa Feinclude a navigation system, panoramicsunroof and a premium sound system.

For power, the Sport comes with either a2.4-liter four-cylinder (190 hp and 181pound-feet of torque) or (in the 2.0T) amore powerful, turbocharged 2.0-liter four(264 hp and 269 pound-feet). The largerSanta Fe has a 3.3-liter V-6 (290 hp and252 pound-feet) and can tow as much as

5,000 pounds. A six-speed automatic trans-mission is standard across the line and allSanta Fe models have front-wheel drive asstandard; all-wheel drive is optional. Pricing on the 2013 Sport and Santa Femodels ranges from $24,700 to $34,850.

Grant Miller is the publisher ofCommunity Newspapers. He may be con-tacted by calling 305-662-2277 or byaddressing email to<[email protected]>.

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BY JENNIFER L. MESSEMER

Audubon Florida presented the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department(WASD) its annual Excellence in WaterConservation Award recently during aMiami-Dade County Commission meeting.The award celebrates outstanding dedica-tion to caring for Florida’s water resourcesand promoting water conservation for theenvironment.

“One of the most important things wecan do for the Everglades is to conservewater,” said Eric Draper, executive directorof Audubon Florida. “Miami-DadeCounty’s water conservation program,‘Use Less,’ exemplifies this commitmentto water conservation through quantifiableresults.”

Miami-Dade County’s reduction ofwater usage as a result of conservation hasbeen outstanding. Residents and visitors inMiami-Dade County have helped conservean estimated 10 million gallons per day,exceeding the water savings goal by 39

percent since the implementation of the 20-year water conservation plan in 2007.Miami-Dade County’s program also setslonger term goals. By 2017, the countyprojects they will save 14.25 million gal-lons of water per day.

“We are conscious of needing to begood stewards of one of our most preciousnatural resources — water,” said WASDdirector John Renfrow. “Not only do wehave to provide safe, potable drinkingwater to more than 2.3 million customersand visitors each day, but we have toensure that there is water available forfuture generations.”

That’s where WASD’s conservation pro-grams and the public can continue to help“use less.” The department offers free highefficiency showerheads when residentsexchange them for older models, as well ashigh efficiency toilet rebates and landscapeirrigation evaluations.

For more information on these and otherWASD programs, visit <www.miami-dade.gov/water> or call 3-1-1.

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So you have hemorrhoids. You’re notalone. Most adults in this countryeventually develop hemorrhoids - half

of us have them by age 50 and three quartersof us will have issues at some point duringour lifetime! It is now estimated that over 25million Americans are affected. All races,both sexes, and all ages are susceptible.

What causes Hemorrhoids?Pregnancy, lack of dietary fiber, heavy

lifting and constipation are commonhemorrhoid triggers. We are all atrisk. Hemorrhoids don’t discriminate – wecan all get them!

WhatAre Hemorrhoids?They are simply cushions of tissue

containing blood vessels that occur in the lastcouple of inches of the rectum. In affectedpatients, these cushions become loose, andthe vessels enlarge, causing problems whichinclude swelling and bleeding. Otherproblems which may occur include itching,prolapse, and even leakage of stool, and theyare often associated with conditions causing

pain as well. While everyone has hemor-rhoids, we typically do not start referring tothem as such until they start causingproblems.

WhatAre The Symptoms?Symptoms depend on the location and

severity of the hemorrhoidal changes.Internal hemorrhoids typically cause issueswhich include swelling, prolapse, itching andbleeding, but they typically do not causepain. External hemorrhoids, which arecovered by very sensitive skin, can bepainful, as can conditions including analfissures (a tear in the anal lining). Bleeding,whether found on the toilet tissue or found inthe toilet bowl, is what most often bringspatients to their doctors for evaluation andtreatment.

Do you need to treat hemorrhoids?Diagnosis is an important first step in treat-

ment. Often, patients present with bleeding,which can also be found in more seriousconditions of the colon and rectum. For thisreason, many patients need other diagnostic

tests, such as a colonoscopy, in order to makecertain that the bleeding is simply comingfrom their hemorrhoids as opposed toone of these other conditions. When otherconditions have been ruled out, hemorrhoidtreatment may begin. If left untreated,hemorrhoids can come and go butreoccurrence is likely to continue until theunderlying problem is treated.

What is the most effective treatment?There are several methods of hemorrhoid

treatment available today. These methodsrange from surgery, which is very painful,to infrared coagulation to ultroid, both havehigher complication rates and longerrecuperation time. The non-surgical CRHO’Regan System, utilizing a techniqueknown as band ligation, offers a painless,effective, and safe alternative to thesesurgical options.

How does it work?By using a disposable plastic device, the

doctor uses soft suction to draw hemorrhoidtissue into the ligator and then slips a tiny

rubber band around the tissue.With its bloodsupply cut off, the hemorrhoid slowly shriv-els up and falls off. Most patients will requirethree treatments and will often start seeingtheir symptoms disappear right away.

Where can you get rubber banding?Dr. Leon Egozi in Miami Beach, Aventura

and Sunny Isles offers the gold-standard inhemorrhoid care, the CRHO’Regan System.It is a single-use, non-surgical device thattreats all grades of hemorrhoids easily andpainlessly by rubber band ligation. This sim-ple procedure is performed in the office andis effective in treating 99.1% of patients withsymptomatic hemorrhoid disease. No prepor sedation is needed, and patients typicallyreturn to work the same day.

Should I be worried?No!Hemorrhoids are annoying, uncomfort-

able, and often embarrassing, but never seri-ous. Book an appointment for yourhemorrhoids and get treated today. CallDr. Leon Egozi’s office at 305-504-2110and start feeling better today!

The A, B, C’s on Hemorrhoids: Aggravating, Bothersome but Curable!

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ATTENTION PARENTS:Lauren goes to Vanderbilt at a $39,030.00 Discount!

What DOES SHE KNOW that 22,000 Florida families DON’T?

Learn how to get your child into the college theywant at a DISCOUNTED price you can afford!

Peter Ratzan — a long-time Floridian, former teacher and a certified college funding advisor — will be hosting “Trends in College: What Every Family Should Know AboutPlanning and Paying for College Today.” During this free workshop, Ratzan will offertips and advice for parents of college bound teens.

Topics include:

• How to research and assemble the perfect college list — with great schools that meetyour child’s academic and social needs AND have money to give.

• Why our state universities can cost more than the so-called pricey private colleges (even if you have Bright Futures and the Florida Pre-Paid program).

• How Financial Aid Is Calculated and Why The Advice of Your Financial Advisor or CPA May CostYou Thousands In College Scholarships.

• How to Avoid Financial Aid Scams and dubious ‘loan’ options and instead optimize your chances for legitimate scholarships and grants.

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July 31, 2013 at 6:30 pm at Pinecrest Community Center, 5855 SW 111th St.

If you are the parent of a high school student, the time to start planning is NOW!The workshop is free and sales-pitch free, but not attending could cost you thousands.

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State-of-the-Art Hair TransplantProcedure Now in Aventura

“Neograft at NeoGenesis Hair Instituteis absolutely the easiest and most effec-tive hair replacement procedure available;I’m ecstatic with my results and will rec-ommend this to everyone who needs hairreplacement.”NeoGenesis Hair Institute in Aventura

is now offering a three tiered system forhair replacement therapy which includesthe NeoGraft hair replacement system aswell as photo-regeneration and nutrientsupplementation for maximum results.NeoGraft is a relatively new automated

device which facilitates the extraction ofhair follicles and assists in implantingthem in the desired area. It is a minimallyinvasive procedure where individual hairfollicular units are extracted from theback of the scalp via the NeoGraft ma-chine. The grafts are then placed into therecipient site with very little manipulationto those grafts. Unlike the traditionalstrip method, which requires a block ofhair bearing scalp to be cut out and thensliced down into individual follicularunits, our grafts are essentially perfect theway they are. This is a minimally inva-sive hair transplant method which re-quires very little downtime, minimaldiscomfort, and no stitches or linear scar.Scientific data support up to 95% survivalof hair follicles—among the highest in theindustry! The latest techniques in hairlinedesign is incorporated by Board Certifiedphysicians to ensure your transplant willlook as natural as possible.Photo-regeneration of the scalp tissue

facilitates hair growth of the newly trans-planted follicles in two main ways usinga red wavelength light and green wave-length light. Studies show that the redwavelength light combats oxygen defi-ciency—one of the main culprits of hairloss. The red light is effective for hair re-growth because it stimulates energy pro-duction of the follicle. The green lightincreases oxygen availability to the folli-

cles by breaking down harmful chemicalbyproducts that can ultimately cause lossor death of a follicle. The combined ef-fect of these two lights has been shown toimprove hair density and decreases theamount of hair shedding or loss.The final tier of the treatment involves

the Viviscal Professional Hair GrowthSystem, a scientifically formulated sys-tem of hair products and supplements.The Shampoo and Leave-in Conditionerare scientifically designed for those con-cerned with thinning, fragile and delicatehair. These products moisturize hair leav-ing it fuller and healthier by infusing thehair with essential vitamins and marinenutrients. The Viviscal ProfessionalSupplements compliment the hair prod-ucts by nourishing the thinning hair andpromoting existing hair growth fromwithin. These supplements are 100%drug free, contain Active Ingredients, andprovide essential nutrients needed tonourish thinning hair, promote hairgrowth, increase hair density and diame-ter, and help the body metabolize nutri-ents which are building blocks of protein,an essential nutrient for growth of healthyhair. This is a dietary supplement specif-ically formulated with marine complex.In the hands of an artistic and knowl-

edgeable, board certified, two-physicianteam Medical Directors Andrew P.Amunategui, MD and Marc G. Apple,MD of NeoGenesis Hair Institute ofAventura, using their revolutionary“triple combination” approach, provide aunique and unsurpassed state-of-the-artsolution to hair loss in men and womennow available locally in Aventura.Please see or advertisement with sum-

mer promotions in today’s issue of theAventura News. For more informationplease call NeoGenesis Hair Institute at(305) 933-1003. We are conveniently lo-cated at 21355 East Dixie Highway, Ste.109, Aventura, FL.

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As the epicenter of the housing marketimplosion and ground zero for foreclo-sures, Florida has an abundance of home-owners who are at a great disadvantagewhen foreclosure threatens. Miami courtsare now fast tracking foreclosures for trialto clear the huge backlog of cases. Manyhomeowners wrongfully lose their homesto foreclosure because they are not able tohire trial lawyers who can protect them.Former Bank Lawyer, Bruce Jacobs, of

Bruce Jacobs and Associates, decided tohelp homeowners in this predicament andlaunched a Pro-Bono Foreclosure Projectto help needy homeowners set for trial onMiami’ rocket docket.One such homeowner, Stephen Belle,

moved here from Grenada using his sav-ings after working years on a cruise ship,to buy a home. As he waited in court witha friend, Stephen thought of how the lossof his job would cause him to lose every-thing he had worked for and prayed. Hewas prepared to represent himself in a fore-closure preceding against a bank attorney.This was certainly not on a level playingfield but he had little choice. His prayerswere answered when out of the blue, hewas approached by Bruce Jacobs. Jacobswas in court to help with another pro bonocase that was postponed and decided to seewho else might need help. After litigatingfor 2 ½ hours, Jacobs negotiated a suc-cessful conclusion and saved Belle’shome.“Banks are using robo-witnesses and

breaking the rules,” states Jacobs. Jacobs’goal is to make sure even the most needyhave a fighting chance to save their home.After seeing the list of people set for trialon March 14th, Jacobs went through thecourt files, found people he thought hecould help, like Belle, and reached out.“It was like a gift from above,” said at-

torney Mark Fladdell, who suffers frommultiplesclerosis. “I was literally staringat my file about to give up defending theforeclosure when Bruce called offering togo to trial for me on the 14th.”

"No Bank should take someone’s homeunless they follow the rules and prove theircase” said Jacobs. “Most Judges will fol-low the law if there is a lawyer pointing outthat the law is not being followed.”Jacobs fights banks every day and is also

the host of “MortgageWars with Bruce Ja-cobs”, a weekly radio program that airsWednesdays, 5 p.m., on 880 AM the Biz,WZAB in Miami.It is the most informative hour on fore-

closures on talk radio. Bruce Jacobs &As-sociates is based in downtown Miami anddefends foreclosures throughout Florida.Jacobs is part of “Max Gardner’s Army”and trains at seminars online and aroundthe country on cutting edge foreclosurestrategies and tactics. Jacobs is a formerbank lawyer and Miami-Dade Countyprosecutor who spent years representingbanks in foreclosures.

For a FREE consultation withBruce Jacobs & Associates,

call (305) 444-2242

Local Attorney’s Pro BonoProgram Helps HomeownersBy Gloria Burns

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Ann Arbor, Michigan is Much More Than Wolverine TerritoryBY DEBBIE MARTINEZ

When you think of Ann Arbor you thinkof the University of Michigan but there is somuch more afoot on the streets of this uni-versity town. Whether you are a Wolverinealum, parent of an incoming student or justtraveling in the vicinity of Ann Arbor, onemust stop and explore this vibrant and eclec-tic Midwestern community.ìDoing Life Differentî is the slogan on the

Ann Arbor Convention and Visitors Bureauwebsite and yes, they do, and it is so refresh-ing. To spend time here was a breath of freshair, literally. I came to realize how proud thepeople of Ann Arbor are of their community,how much they value sustainability and theenvironment and their entrepreneurial spiritis contagious.First stop on my tour was Blimpy Burger,

which is a landmark burger pit stop. Don’tlet the size of the establishment fool you.Small in comparison to other burger hauntsbut offering a seat in Ann Arbor history, itserves up its famous burgers in a sundry ofways and sizes.The only way to not feel guilty after in-

dulging in a fully loaded burger, fried onionrings and veggies was to go shopping. FYI,a woman can justify anything, so off to MainStreet I went. Exploring downtown with itsoutdoor dining, sidewalk cafes and uniqueshops was a lesson in self-control. So manyshops, so little time. Wandering down one ofthe side streets, I found myself in front of anold bookstore called West Side Book Shopthat dates back to 1888. Venturing in, I mademy way through the labyrinth of books to aroom where the sound of typewriter keysbroke the heavy silence. ìSo sorry,î I whis-pered, as eyes looked my way. A smilecrossed his face and for the next hour, as Isat on a small wooden stool, he shared hisbookshop stories. How an eleven-year-oldgirl walked in requesting a typewriter be-cause she wanted to write a TV pilot andhow she had saved up her allowance all sum-mer to buy one. We shared our thoughts onmany things and as I sat there looking at theprints that lined the old cream-colored walls,the sound of the keys, as he resumed his typ-ing, lulled me back to a different time.ìThank you,î I said, as my time was drawingto a close with my newfound friend. ìAny-time,î he answered and waved as I crossedthe threshold of his little room. ìThe energyin a bookshop is so magical,î I thought, asthe sound of the tiny bell above the door an-nounced my departure.Next, my travels brought me to a fabu-

lously fun store called Rock, Paper, Scissors.Cupcake Station, where you can choose from21 varieties of cupcakes (Hint to Moms ofUniversity of Michigan students) and Michi-gan Theater, a grand old theatre, built in1928 with its opulent gold staircase, was theperfect venue for their showing of The Great

Gatsby, rounded outmy walkabout. Mak-ing my way back intothe center of town,the music from one ofthe bistros lured meinto lingering just abit longer than mywatch told me Ishould.A short drive away

in Chelsea is the Pur-ple Rose Theater.Founded in 1991 byChelsea native andactor, Jeff Daniels,the theater is his vi-sion of a companythat develops actingopportunities forMichigan theatre pro-fessionals. Sitting inthis intimate theater Iwondered what theacting would be likeas 33 Variationsbegan. I only have two words to describewhat I witnessed for the next couple ofhoursÖ.Broadway quality. The acting wassuperb and the story was very moving. Thiscoupled with dinner at Conor O’Neill’s IrishPub made for a memorable evening.Enter through the doors of an Irish pub.

Literally. This pub was designed and built inIreland. The menu is authentic Irish fare withthe flour to make their bread being importedfrom Ireland. I ordered, what else? Corn beefand cabbage and tasted some of their Shep-erd’s Pie along with the best bread puddingI have ever had. Ever. As I savored the lastbite, I noticed this Irish saying painted on thewall, ìYou’ll never plough a field by turningit over in your mind.î Food for thought.Returning to my accommodations at the

Hilton Garden Inn, I stopped for a bit by thefire-pit to recapture my first day in AnnArbor. Having never been to Michigan, Iwas of no opinion but after being here forjust one day, I have a very strong opinion ofa place that truly does do life differently. Iam excited for what unexpected surprises to-morrow will bring.Up and out to the breakfast bar at the hotel

early the next morning. What a great selec-tion and it couldn’t be a better start to a daythan eating breakfast by the fireplace andstopping off at the coffee cart on the wayback to my room.Motawi Tile was my first stop and what a

learning experience. I had no idea how tileswere made and found the tour quite interest-ing. I got to see first hand people workingat different stages of the tile making process.Each tile is handmade and the selection anddesign of Nawal Motawi’s tiles are very im-pressive. Her tiles are made with local claysand glazes using her own recipes for colors.

There was a stopat well-knownZingerman’s Deliand Morgan andYork, both specialtyfood stores that haveeverything imagina-ble for the discerningpalate. They bothship so you are notlimited to experienc-ing their fare whenonly in Ann Arbor.Lunch was held at

Mark’s Carts. Now,this is a man withthat entrepreneurialspirit that seems toreign supreme inAnn Arbor. He ownsDowntown Homeand Garden, which isnot your run of themill garden store. Hethen decided that atnight, when the store

closed down, he would turn his little parkingarea into a community gathering place andBam! The Beer Garden, self-described as aliving room complete with TV, drinks andfire-pit, was born. I guess he felt that he hadmore time on his hands, so he took a verysmall, cement covered area on the side of hisstore and turned it into Mark’s Carts, eightfood carts with different styles of food. Pass-ing by all the carts, I could feel my stresslevel going up as I couldn’t decide what toget, it all looked and smelled so good!The afternoon activities included a visit to

The Brinery, where I was treated to one ofDavid Klibenberger’s workshops on fer-menting. His store is one of many of thearea’s local shops and specializes in brine-fermented sauerkraut, kimchi and pickles,which are hand mixed, no machines allowed.This is a guy that lives his passion and itshows in his eyes and in his enthusiasm ashe instructed us city slickers.Microbreweries, and there are multitudes,

were next on the circuit. Arbor BrewingCompany, Original Gravity Brewing, Griz-zly Peak Brewing Company and WolverineState Brewing are just a few that make up animportant part of the food scene in AnnArbor. Pacing yourself is an art that you needto acquire sooner than later. Don’t ask mehow I know this.Evening was settling in as I made my way

to a very, very interesting restaurant, TheRaven. Dimly lit with a gothic feel, I wasescorted to my table where I was promptlybrought a sandwich. Not just any sandwich.This was a smokey peanut butter, morbiercheese and date jam on toasted walnut breadthat was from a Buddhist bakery. I hesitantlytook a bite, sat there for a second and tookanother bite with a fabulous glass of wine

that was their recommendation. As I ate inthe glow of a nearby oversized, standingchandelier, I was silently wondering how Icould politely ask for one to go.The dimming of the night sky ushered me

into the Performance Network Theater to seethe Michigan premiere of Katori Hall’s playThe Mountaintop. This is a play about Mar-tin Luther King’s last night on this earth. Notbeing a history buff I had my reservations asto my enjoyment level, all of which werequickly dispelled when the lights went up. Ispent the next hour and a half glued to myset and wishing I could see an encore per-formance.Dawn broke with me on the treadmill at

the hotel. Let me digress for a moment here.I am not a foodie. My days are spent eatingbland chicken with salads. This is not due todieting but because I’ve never really caredabout food, so when I tell you that the restau-rants in Ann Arbor captivated my palate, I’mdead serious, hence, the hour on the tread-mill. In my repertoire of restaurants, therewas The Grange, The Earle that offeredFrench and Italian Country cooking, Vinol-ogy with its fine wine tastings, Mani OsteriaBar where you are treated to a sundry ofìsharing platesî and Frita Batidos which of-fers Cuban food like you will never have inMiami. The crisped plantains were excep-tional. Now, back to the day at hand.Antiquing in Ypsilanti brought me face to

face with the most mesmerizing stain glassI’ve ever seen at Materials Unlimited. Roam-ing Schmidt’s Antiques and Salt City An-tiques made for a full afternoon. Kayakingon the Huron River brought me to a place ofpeacefulness I hadn’t felt in a long time. AsI kayaked down the river, I couldn’t help butthink how lucky I was to stumble across suchan amazing place as Ann Arbor. Who knew?My last night in town was a flurry of

nightlife. I started out at The Ark, which isan intimate 400 seat club that presents per-formers from a wide range of genres. My laststop found me at the red door of The LastWord where I felt like I was walking into a1920’s speakeasy. Dim lighting and darkwood paneling with bookcases lent itself toa cozy, intimate feel. Taking my seat at thebar and striking up a banter with the bar-tender, I was transported back to a placewhere ìeveryone knows your name.î As themusic played soft enough not to drone outmy thoughts, I said a silent thank you forsuch a memorable way to end my stay in aplace where time took a vacation.For more information visit www.visitan-

narbor.org or for a full list of websites ofplaces mentioned in this article, visit mywebsite www.debbiemmartinez.com andclick on Travel then Ann Arbor.Debbie Martinez is a Miami Dade resident

and Travel Editor for the Miami’s Commu-nity Newspapers. She can be reached at [email protected]

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