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BY GARY ALAN RUSE

M iami-Dade CountyMayor Carlos A.Gimenez hosted atwo-hour county

budget town hall meeting at thePalmetto Bay Village Hall CouncilChambers on Thursday, Aug. 8, drawinga standing room only crowd of residentsfrom Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay,Pinecrest, Kendall and other surround-ing communities.

After an initial 40-minute presenta-tion by the mayor; budget directorJennifer Moon; Lisa Martinez of theMiami-Dade Library system, and AlexMunoz of Animal Services, who talkedabout plans to move toward a no-killinitiative at shelters, dozens of residents

Pictured are Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez, his staff and residents attending the meeting.

(Photo by Bill Kress, PIO)

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BY GARY ALAN RUSE

P almetto Bay’s historic bayside park,Thalatta Estate, which has been closed forrenovation since May, reopens with aflourish on Sunday, Sept. 15, with a GrandRe-Opening ceremony and a Bridal Expo.

Mary S. Fernandez, the village’s special events supervi-sor, explained the significance of the re-opening in an inter-view on Aug. 7.

“This event strikes a perfect balance by showcasing thecontinued public access to the bay and colorful history of thisvenue for our residents, while providing an exclusive look atPalmetto Bay’s premier wedding location,” Fernandez said.“It will be a great opportunity for longtime residents to revis-it all the amenities and historic features that this bayfrontpark has to offer, while inviting a whole new audience tocome see where their wedding dreams begin.”

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Pictured is Vanessa Binns, village special events coordinator, as she takes a look atrenovation work being conducted at Thalatta Estate. (Photo by Bill Kress)

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BY LAURA ACKER

J ust weeks after Miami-Dade County PublicSchools released theirstudents for summervacation, 30 local princi-

pals participated in the nationally rankedCenter for Leadership at FIU’sPrincipals Leadership DevelopmentProgram (PLDP).

The program is designed toempower Miami-Dade County princi-pals to become more effective leadersand change agents in their respectiveschools and in the South Floridacommunity.

The Principals LeadershipDevelopment Program hosted its fourthprogram on June 17-21 at FIU’s Collegeof Business Complex.

The yearlong program integrates themost effective management tools and

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Alexa Garcia, a sophomore atWestminster Christian School inPalmetto Bay, completed a 10-dayparticipation at NYLF (NationalYouth Leadership Forum)–Forumof Medicine at Emory Universityin Atlanta, GA, July 7-16.

Alexa’s exposure at theMedical Forum at EmoryUniversity included her participa-tion, along with approximately400 students nationally, where sheexperienced a hands-on, interac-tive curriculum that includedshadowing practicing physicians,clinical site visits at the nation’stop medical centers and met andinteracted with faculty fromworld-renowned medical institu-tions that included daily lecturesinforming the students of theireducational requirements; career– specialty options; legal and eth-ical issues facing the medical pro-fession along with discussions ofglobal epidemics/ cures for life-threatening diseases/ medical spe-cialties along with primary carewith current physicians andpatients.

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Fernandez said that the renovations con-ducted over the past several months werefocused on preserving many of the originalarchitectural features of the estate, such asthe exquisite fireplace mantel and Cubantile work, as well as adding a grand sweep-ing staircase from the new second-storyveranda that leads to the bayfront event-function area and sprawling lawn.

“We are also proud to include the cre-ation of a ‘Museum Room’ in which visi-tors can learn more about the estate’s richhistory, and a ‘learning space’ where edu-cational resources and public exhibitswill be housed,” Fernandez said. “Thoseexciting new features fulfill the terms ofgrant funding that originally supportedthe purchase of the estate, and reflects ourcommitment to conduct regional educa-tional, cultural and environmental pro-grams on-site.”

Helping with the event planning processis special events coordinator Vanessa Binns,the newest member of the Palmetto Bay vil-lage team. Binns joined the special eventsstaff in late July. Her office is co-located atThalatta Estate, along with Mary Fernandez.

Checking out the renovation work prior tothe re-opening, Binns will assist with theFall/Winter wedding and events season thatbegins each year in September.

“Our grand re-opening comes at a per-fect time, with the wedding season inSouth Florida starting in the fall,” saidFernandez.

Just like a wedding, RSVPs are necessaryfor the re-opening and Bridal Expo. Thoseinterested in attending are requested to sendan email to <[email protected]>.Wedding industry vendors interested in par-ticipating with an exhibit booth should visit<www.thalattaestate.com> for details.

Following the grand re-opening event,regular hours of operation will begin onMonday, Sept. 16:

Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.;Wednesday and Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m.,

andSunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.The estate will be closed to the public on

Fridays and Saturdays for private events.For more on the event visit online at

<www.thalattaestate.com/welcome-thalat-ta-estate>.

lined up to take their turn at the micro-phone to ask questions, express concernsand often display open hostility towardthe county’s budget cuts affectinglibraries, the fire rescue department andanimal services.

Mayor Gimenez began by thankingeveryone for being there, including areamayors — Shelley Stanczyk of PalmettoBay and Cindy Lerner of Pinecrest. Hesought to explain the need for cuts.

“Since getting elected mayor two yearsago my priority has been getting our coun-ty government back on a sustainablepath,” Gimenez said. “I can tell you, that’sa challenging process. We have to strike atough balance. There’s no doubt that keep-ing the fire and library millages at thesame rate will create serious challenges.

“As I mentioned a couple of weeks agowhen I presented the budget proposal to thecommission, the worst case scenario for thefire department was the elimination of up tosix of the department’s 139 units and as manyas 149 unfilled positions,” he continued.

“However, we have continued to work onreducing the impact to the department andnow plan to place only three units out ofservice. As a result we’ll keep all fire rescueunits in operation. This is important, since85 percent of all calls received are for firerescue services. Contrary to media reports,we are not closing any fire stations.”

Gimenez said that the rolling brownouts are for keeping operating costs forthis year’s budget down and have nothingto do with next year’s budget.

“With regard to libraries, keeping ourlibrary millage flat will also affect services,”Gimenez said. “When I presented the pro-posed budget proposal to the commission Istated that the worst case would be the clos-ing of 12 branch libraries and 10 store frontfacilities with an impact of up to 251 posi-tions being eliminated. I want to take amoment to provide you an update on thisparticular issue because we understand howimportant libraries are to our community.”

Describing how the libraries are used,he added, “With this in mind, my admin-istration has been doing everything it canto keep as many libraries open as possible.As of today, the number of expectedlibrary closings has gone from 22 down to

13. We hope to bring that number down abit more before we finalize the budget.”

After the county presentations conclud-ed, residents waited in line to complainabout the cuts and plead with the mayor andhis staff to save the libraries, animal servic-es and fire stations. Children as young as 9-years-old, to senior citizens and all ages in-between made lengthy and impassionedstatements about what the services meant tothem, and not all were polite.

“I’m over a 50-year resident here,” saidone man who did not identify himself. “Igrew up using the library as a child. I con-tinue as an adult to use them. I check outhard books and I also check out e-books.I’ve adopted two dogs from the Miamishelter in the past and I have also used firerescue in the past when needed.

“I have no financial interest in any ofthe departments or have anything to dowith any of them. I’m a taxpayer and anactive voter and a contributor to politicalcandidates whom I support. I voted foryou as mayor last time. I’m not going todo it again.”

That comment drew applause from thecrowd, making him pause before continu-ing, “I’m going to tell you why. I go intomy library and I see a picture of someonewho say’s he’s a mayor and he wants us toread. Guess what — that’s not the personhere. Because that person wouldn’t besuch a hypocrite to cut the budgets theway you’’re cutting them. It’s stupid, it’sshortsighted and it’s not in the interest ofmy community.”

He criticized the mayor’s managementand quoted from county budget recordsshowing what he said was an increase inexpenditures in the mayor’s office andcounty attorney’s office that seemed inconflict with the plan to save money.

Another man complained that there wasno town hall meeting in his area, WestKendall, where they were closing a library.Mayor Gimenez said that the problem withthat library was that it was a storefrontfacility and that the rent was too high.

There will be town hall meetings onThursday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m. at the West DadeRegional Library, 9445 Coral Way, and onTuesday, Aug. 27, 6 p.m., at the Little HaitiCultural Center, 212 NE 59 Terr.

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business practices derived from cutting-edge leadership research conducted at theCenter for Leadership at FIU to inspire andinstruct these impactful educators. Theprincipals return to FIU in November aswell as the spring of 2014, to completeone-day follow-up sessions before com-pleting and graduating the program.

“I am proud to report that in four years ofoffering this program, we have worked withmore than 100 local principals,” saidModesto Maidique, president emeritus ofFIU and executive director of the Center forLeadership. “We know that the work they dois invaluable in creating future leaders, andit is an honor to be involved in helping toachieve that goal by offering them addition-al tools to further enhance effectiveness.”

Funded through an endowment by theKnight Foundation, the Center forLeadership utilizes the expertise ofFIU’s esteemed faculty to teach theselect group of principals. Throughoutthe program, the Center for Leadershipoffers sessions and individual assess-ments that cover topics such as changemodels, team building, decision-making,

communication, personality, values,health and nutrition. The program bringstogether FIU faculty members withbackgrounds in diverse subjects, includ-ing business, medicine, education,health and psychology, in order to pro-vide comprehensive sessions for theprincipals.

The program is led by Modesto Maidique,PhD, and Paul Gallagher, PhD. Dr.Gallagher is a founding member of the FIUCenter for Leadership and has been instru-mental in the development and implementa-tion of the Principals LeadershipDevelopment Program. He has approxi-mately 40 years of administrative and man-agerial experience in organizational admin-istration and operations at the universitylevel. Dr. Gallagher has served as professorin the College of Education and is vice pres-ident emeritus, FIU.

For more information on the Center forLeadership’s Executive LeadershipPrograms, call 305-348-5323 or visitlead.fiu.edu.

For more information about FIU, visit<www.fiu.edu/>.

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BY MAURICE R. HERNANDEZ

Miami-Dade Commission ViceChair Lynda Bell, along with herstaff and dedicated volunteers, dis-tributed more than 500 schoolbackpacks filled with essentialschool supplies to financially dis-advantaged children who reside inCommission District 8 onSaturday, Aug. 10, at CampOwaissa Bauer in the Redland.

“It was indeed a pleasure to con-tinue this tradition of giving backto the community by helping toprovide needy families with thenecessary materials to start theirchildren’s school year right,” Bellsaid.

“This annual event, which is nowin its third year, could not have beenpossible without the generosity ofrespected corporate sponsors likeBaptist Health South Florida, theCoca-Cola Company, UnitedTeachers of Dade and Marriott,”Bell added.

“Their invaluable assistance willgo a long way toward making these

children’s school year a success.Building on last year’s successful event,we brought together a great number ofcommunity organizations throughoutSouth Dade who offered our residents aneducational resource fair, complete withhealth screenings provided by BaptistHealth, as well as plenty of food and funactivities for the kids to enjoy.”

Given the uncertainty of the local andnational economies, many families oftenhave to sacrifice some of their children’sschool materials, which are necessary fortheir success. For these reasons Bellbrought together the private and publicsectors of the community for a commonpurpose — to help as many children inher district obtain the educational edgethey need. The school backpacks werefilled with notebooks and folders, rulers,pens, pencils, glue sticks, etc.

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Miami-Dade Commissioner Lynda Bell hands out abackpack to one of the hundreds of youngsters whotook part in the event.

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We hear that Village Manager RonWilliams has helped create a DowntownRedevelopment Task Force to create a “liv-able, walkable downtown” in the city’ssouthwest corner along South DixieHighway. The group, which meets on aregular basis, consists of local area resi-dents, business owners, and other stake-holders. The group is charged with trans-forming the existing business district andto “expand services for the Palmetto Bayresidents with an eye on enhancing theVillage’s overall financial viability nowand well into the future.” For information,contact Village Hall at 305-259-1234.

D.A.R.E. Arts & Crafts Fair... It’scoming up on Saturday, November 16, atCoral Reef Park 7895 SW 152 Street, from9 a.m. - 5 p.m., but if you’re a vendor whowants to participate in this worthwhile andpopular fundraising effort now’s the timeto contact them and sign up. DARE is a

police officer-led series ofclassroom lessons that teacheschildren from kindergartenthrough 12th grade how toresist peer pressure and liveproductive drug and violence-free lives. Last year’s Arts &Crafts Festival for D.A.R.E.(Drug Abuse ResistanceEducation Program), raised$2,530 from proceeds provided by 60 ven-dors. With a generous $350 donation fromthe Alexander Montessori Academy thetotal amount raised during the 2012 eventwas $2,880. Please contact OfficerPatience Glasko at 305-278-4016 or RosieHart at 305-331-3974 for info.

Drivers alert! The info from a newFDOT advisory re the US-1 improvementproject in South Dade says due to the ongo-ing construction project one lane may beclosed at times along US 1 from SW 168Street to SW 136 Street while the contrac-tor performs signalization work. The clo-sure will be from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.,Sundays through Thursdays. At least onetravel lane will remain open at all times.Conditions may affect the schedule, sovisit the website, <www.dot.state.fl.us> or

contact Construction Public InformationSpecialist Ivette Ruiz-Paz at 305-640-7462or email her at <[email protected]>. Drivers are encour-aged to call 511 before they drive, or logonto www.fl511.com to get real-time traf-fic and lane closure information.

A smokin’ new business... We hearfrom Dr. James Thomas, EconomicDevelopment Council Chair, that he per-suaded Origins Cigars to move to theCutler Bay area, where they have expand-ed and are now open for business. OriginsCigars is located at 18932 South DixieHwy. (across from Best Buy), and theowner is Karel Martinez. Check ‘em out, orcall Karel at 305-252-1314 for more info.

Artists, take note! We know there are alot of artists here in the area so we are

relaying this bit of news involvinga call to artists for Sculpture KeyWest’s 2013-2014 Season.“Sculpture Key West offers aunique opportunity for artists tocreate outdoor works that respondto and interact with the tropicalenvironment. Each year the exhi-bition takes place in Key West’shistoric fort, gardens, beaches,

forests and grass areas. Artists are encour-aged to apply for the 2013-2014 season.Please write to <[email protected]> for further information if you areinterested in submitting to either theSculpture Key West main exhibit and/orthe AIDS Memorial categories.Applications are taken on their website,<www.sculpturekeywest.org>.

Thought of the Day:It’s never too late to become what you

might have been. — George Elliot

Gary Alan Ruse contributed to this column.

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Unless you have been living in a cave forthe last month you are probably aware ofthe fact that Miami-Dade County govern-ment, more specifically our mayor, CarlosGimenez, and our county commissioners,have announced that due to the lack of suf-ficient revenue it is necessary to close 22 ofour county libraries — that’s half ourlibrary system.

As of July 31, the office of the mayorhad announced that they might be able tokeep open six of those proposed to close.The change of heart libraries are: Culmer,Lakes of the Meadow, Lemon City, LittleRiver, Opa-locka and Shenandoah.

Those slated to be closed are: CaliforniaClub, Golden Glades, Civic Center Kiosk,Model City, North Shore, South Shore,Fairlawn, Virrick Park, Country Walk,Concord, Sunset, Tamiami, West KendallRegional, Doral, Hialeah Gardens andPalm Springs North.

The problems for our communities,caused by the proposed closings, are hor-rendous. Let’s see what the closings will dofor our community:

1. Voting locations. It seems every time Ivote it’s in a library. With so many librariesclosing, the county will have to rent facili-ties at election time. So some of the moneysaved with the proposed closings will beconsumed to rent substitute voting sites.

2. Looking for a job? The best, actuallythe only way, to look for a job, is over theInternet. Where, if you are out of work anddo not have a computer at home, do yougo? You go to the library. Next time youvisit a library check out the computers. Youwill find every one in use and a queue ofpeople waiting for a computer to becomeavailable. Close the libraries and wherewill these individuals go?

3. Today, residents receiving unemploy-ment checks must file a bi-weekly reportidentifying the places they contacted seek-ing employment. In the old days you wentto the unemployment office and filed areport. Today you must go on a computerand file a report electronically. Close thelibraries and where will everyone go?

4. Low on income? Need a book?Perhaps it costs too much to buy? You can’t

find a bookstore open anyway so you go tothe library? Close the libraries and wherewill you go?

5. County public meetings. Where arethey held? More often than not in a locallibrary. I have been to a number of countymeetings at the West Kendall RegionalLibrary. Close the libraries and the countymust go out and rent facilities for suchfunctions as community council meetingsand the many other county functions.

6. Work for the county library system?Losing your job? You now can receiveunemployment checks in lieu of a payrollcheck. How much money did the countyactually save?

7. Keeping kids off the street. Parents,where would you prefer to see your teenagekids — at the library or in the alleywaybehind a 7-11?

I don’t know how the county selected thelibraries on the “to close list.” I hope it wasbased upon neighborhood needs. I don’twant my friends in Coral Gables to hate mebut it would seem that the poorest Miami-Dade communities should be the last toclose and the more affluent neighborhoodthe first to close.

Library closings and the non-funding ofthe proposed Pets’ Trust are the primary

focus of the budget cuts. It’s absolutelynecessary that the county estimate the costof keeping the libraries open and fund thePets’ Trust, which received a 75 percentcommunity support at the polls.

The mayor and the commissioners mustgo into the community and tell all propertyowners “here is the cost to reverse our posi-tion. We really need the libraries and youvoted for the Pets’ Trust. Property ownersof Miami-Dade, now that you know theminimal cost and have had time to digestthe results of our position, tell us you sup-port the minimal real estate tax increase.”

We really need it. Nothing in life is free.

We appreciate your opinions on this col-umn whether in agreement or disagreement.Please send your comments to (fax number)305-662-6980 or email to <[email protected]>. The opinionsexpressed in this column are not necessari-ly those of this newspaper, its editors orpublisher.

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BY GARY ALAN RUSE

Palmetto Bay’s Village Policing UnitCommander Gregory Truitt was promotedwithin the Miami-Dade Police Departmentfrom lieutenant to major on Aug. 8.

Serving as the head of the village’spolice since 2007, Truitt’s job as “chief” ofthe policing unit, which is part of theMiami-Dade County Police Department, isto supervise the village’s sworn officersand civilian employees dedicated to serv-ing the residents of Palmetto Bay.

Major Truitt has been working with theMiami-Dade Police since 1984. Beforejoining the MDPD, he was with the Cityof Coral Gables and has served severalpolice districts in Miami-Dade County aswell as working investigations with theCriminal Intelligence Bureau and theIntergovernmental Bureau.

According to Bill Kress, village commu-nications manager, “In July of 2011, MajorTruitt earned the distinction of completingthe highest possible police training by par-ticipating in a 10-week Command OfficersDevelopment course at the University of

Louisville’s Southern Police Institute. Wethank Greg Truitt for his continued serviceto this community.”

Truitt also is the Scoutmaster of BoyScouts of America Troop 457, and is activein other community service projects as well.

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BY RICHARD YAGER

The next “crop” from Miami-Dade’s disappearing farmlands maybe electricity.

“Sales of solar power could be oneanswer to save our agricultural landsfrom continuing residential and com-mercial development,” Miami-DadeDistrict 9 Commissioner Dennis C.Moss told a West Kendall audienceon July 31.

Spurred by the plight of ever-increasing encroachment of new tracthome building and shopping centerdevelopment in southwesternMiami-Dade, Moss sponsored andreceived commission approval inJanuary for a six-month feasibilitystudy of solar installations suitablefor small or large county acreages.

The study is intended to identifysources of existing assistance pro-grams as well as tax exemptions thatwould encourage small Miami-Dadeagricultural landholders to considerestablishing green energy farms.

“This could be an alternative wayto produce and sell power to FloridaPower and Light,” he said during at aMiami-Dade Police HammocksDistrict Citizens AdvisoryCommittee (CAC) meeting.

“Solar panels taking up only a por-tion of an agriculturally zoned prop-erty could be used for farming needswith any excess sold for a profit tothe power company,” Moss said.

Grid-supply systems directly feed elec-tricity from local solar arrays into a region-al power infrastructure, he explained. Suchpanel installations bring back memories ofpanel installations called “paint farms” thattested mixing durability on vacant fields insouthwestern Miami-Dade.

Other comments by Moss on southwestMiami-Dade growth:

• Location of the AnsaldoBreda (Italiancorporation) company’s U.S. headquartersin southwest Miami-Dade is expected toadd 500-600 new jobs. The Italian firmwill replace current Metrorail trains with amodernized fleet in 2015.

• Negotiations to make South Dade atourist destination center continue with thepossibility of building a Universal Studios-style theme park as an attraction adjacentto ZooMiami.

• An attractive village center similar toCocowalk or Merrick Park is planned foracreage next to the South DadeGovernment Center in Cutler Bay.

• Development of new farmland-produc-tion of wines by use of imported grapes aswell as native Florida fruits as popularizedby Schnebley’s Winery of Homestead forHomestead and Redland farm areas.

• Promoting the annual Air Show atHomestead Air Reserve Base andNASCAR racing at Homestead Speedwaycan attract “Super Bowl-like” crowds toboost local tourism.

• A new direct route connector toZooMiami off the Shula Expressway (SR874) is under study by Florida’s Turnpikeand the Miami-Dade ExpresswayAuthority.

Moss also said he would initiate and sup-port efforts to have libraries utilize space inMiami-Dade’s public high schools duringoff-hours if the FY 2013-14 budget resultsin closures of 16 county facilities.

The commissioner had special praise forthe Miami-Dade Police Department, not-ing how effectively the local force of 5,000covers nearly 2,000 square miles comparedto Chicago’s 14,000 covering 234 squaremiles.

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Commissioner Dennis C. Moss speaks to West Kenall audi-ence about solar power.

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BY GRANT MILLER Publisher

For quite a few years

now, advocates of an on-

campus football stadium

for the University of

Miami Hurricanes have

been clamoring for a

change in the school’s no-

stadium policy and touting the advantages

of a dedicated home for the team.

Time could be running out for the UM’s

football program if the administration

doesn’t see the importance of an on-cam-

pus stadium and make it a priority.

Fan attendance at home games — held

not onsite but at distant stadiums, like the

Orange Bowl in the past or at Sun Life sta-

dium now — is down and so is team spirit

and school spirit. A true “Home of the

’Canes” located right on campus would do

a lot to correct all of those problems and

might even get the team back on a winning

streak with some national championships.

Expecting students and fans to travel long

distances to stadiums with no connection

to their team just isn’t working. There is no

home team advantage if there is no home.

And if the UM administrators really

want their school to be taken seriously,

then they need to take their own sports pro-

gram seriously — especially football,

which is the power sport at most schools

nationwide and drives not only funding for

sports but for educational programs as

well. Alumni that aren’t excited about their

school aren’t inclined to contribute to it.

Look at the facts. The University of

Florida, Florida State University,

University of Central Florida, Florida

International University and Florida

Atlantic University all have on-campus

stadiums. Why not a major program like

the UM. The same is true for all major col-

leges around the country. Those universi-

ties all understand the importance of on-

campus stadiums for building spirit and

raising funds. College football is not just a

game; it’s also big business.

Studies have shown that there is room

onsite for an appropriate-sized stadium,

and that traffic and parking issues would

be minimal and manageable. A stadium

wouldn’t have to be big enough to compete

with Sun Life. In fact, having a limited

number of seats might encourage fans to

buy their tickets early before they sell out.

Financing the stadium is a challenge of

course, but if the UM will wisely invest in

its own future and also seek corporate

sponsorships, there’s no reason why far-

sighted administrators can’t make it hap-

pen. Private funding is a must. No taxpay-

er money should be involved if the UM

wants to avoid the stigma of the Marlins’

stadium fiasco.

It can be done. It should be done. The

only question is, are the UM administra-

tors up to the game?

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BY CAROLINA WILSON

Born in West Palm Beach

in 1950, Archbishop

Thomas Wenski is truly a

missionary priest in his own

backyard.

After attending St. John

Vianney Minor Seminary in

Miami, St. Vincent de Paul

Major Seminary in Boynton Beach, and

serving as Bishop of Orlando, Wenski con-

tinued his spiritual leadership and service in

Florida in 2010 when Pope Benedict XVI

appointed him fourth Archbishop of Miami.

Having chosen the episco-

pal motto “Omnia Omnibus”

which means “all things to all

men,” Wenski demonstrates a

clear appreciation for the

diversity of South Florida.

“I thought that this quote

from St. Paul in many ways

illuminated my own path in

my priestly ministry. Over the

years I have worked with var-

ious ethnic and language

groups — Hispanics, African

Americans, Haitians, etc. I

learned their languages, ate

their food, listened to their

music, to be ‘all things’ to all,”

Wenski said.

Having been born and

raised in Florida, Wenski has

recognized that there is something special

and unique about the Miami community.

“Miami has been called the ‘City of the

Future.’ Our diversity of cultures, races, and

languages is a harbinger of where our nation

is headed,” Wenski said. “In other words,

[Miami’s] ‘today’ is America’s ‘future.’”

The archbishop noted that although com-

munity of Orlando also exhibited some

diversity, he was still able to see differences

between Orlando and Miami.

“Facetiously, I could say that Orlando dio-

cese has a whole lot more of back country roads

perfect for riding a motorcycle,” said Wenski,

who owns a Harley. “Orlando, like Miami, has

a growing Hispanic and Haitian population —

and, like Miami, it has lots of tourists. But, in

many ways, the communities are very similar,

though Orlando is a bit smaller.”

In his final column for the Orlando edition

of the Florida Catholic newspaper, Wenski

wrote, “I am told that South Florida has its

challenges.”

He said that he not only already has faced

those challenges, but has also witnessed the

Miami community overcome them.

“When I arrived in Miami, the communi-

ty was still reeling from effects of the ‘great

recession’ and, of course, the Archdiocese

was not unaffected,” Wenski said.

“Nevertheless, in three years the

Archdiocese, together with its parishes, has

paid off more than $90 million in debt. This

represents a significant turnaround.”

Although monetary contributions were a

great achievement, the archbishop believes

that the greatest and most rewarding experi-

ence has been immaterial.

“In Church life, it’s not about the money;

it’s about the mission. At my installation as

Archbishop in June 2010, I said that we have

‘to start afresh from Christ’ and I believe

we’ve done that,” Wenski

said. “One of the most

rewarding things of the past

three years has been the

increase in number of young

men studying for the priest-

hood. There are currently 60

men studying to be priests for

South Florida — double from

three years ago!”

Wenski has written that

what is needed is “Christians

with a backbone.” In a world

that is continuously growing

in its challenges and secular-

ization, he hopes that youth of

Miami will stay committed to

the morals of their community.

“In a secularized world,

no one can just be carried

along in the practice of their faith. It has to

be a personal decision, a personal commit-

ment. In a world whose values are in con-

trast with values of religious faith and

morals, there will inevitably be a ‘cost’ to

be paid for discipleship. Without a back-

bone people will not pay the cost but will

just drift away or conform themselves to

the conventional culture.”

Wenski believes that Miami youth not

only need to personally reflect, but also need

to strengthen their ties to each other,

strengthening the future of Miami by rein-

forcing the community.

“Young people have ideals and aspirations

for the future, which they should not sell

short. Don’t settle for mediocrity, but strive

for excellence, even in building of a better

future, a better world,” Wenski said.

Carolina Wilson, a native of Miami, isstudying at the University of Notre Damewhere she is the rising senior class presi-dent. She aspires to attend a journalismgraduate program after graduation. She maybe contacted by addressing email to<[email protected]>.

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The EDGE Charitable Foundation willhost its first annual “Casino Night” to ben-efit children who are victims of humantrafficking and domestic violence in SouthFlorida.

Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m., atthe Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel, theorganizers currently are seeking sponsorsfor the event and also are recommendingthat those interested in attending buy theirtickets early as space is limited.

The Early Development of GlobalEducation (EDGE) Charitable Foundation, a501(c)3 non-profit organization, has beencalled one of the premiere environmentalorganizations in the country and is working tomake its First Annual Casino Night the phil-anthropic event of the year. It boasts a color-ful group of local business people, communi-ty leaders, and local celebrities on its guestlist. The emcee will be Natalia Zea of CBS4.

The EDGE Charitable Foundation servesmore than 12,000 children today in theContinental U.S., Haiti, India, Jamaica,Kenya, Madagascar, Nicaragua and PuertoRico. Last year’s event raised money tofund various projects locally and globally.

“The EDGE set a goal during last year’s

Masquerade Ball to double the number ofchildren to be impacted by the 2012Masquerade event, and they not only

achieved their aggressive goal, they surpassedit,” said Mercy Hernandez, founder and pres-ident of the EDGE Charitable Foundation.

Attire for the event will be semi-formal.Tickets start at $50 per person if bought inadvance and include an open bar, food,cocktails and $50 in chips. Price at the doorwill be $60 per person. Tickets are limited tothe first 500 players, who must be at least 21years of age. Event organizers are promisinga night filled with music, cigars and enter-tainment in a lounge-style setting.Winnings, they advise, have no cash value,but there will be raffles, prizes and more.Online registration can be done on the orga-nization’s website at<www.TheEdgeEducation.com> or visitthere for additional information.

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September 8, 2013 • 4 p.m. Joshua Roman, celloCory Smythe, piano

Complimentary wine and soft drinks at intermission.GENERAL $35 • SENIORS $30 • STUDENTS $10

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Performing Stravinsky, Prokofiev,Schumann and Beethoven

This program is sponsored in part by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Mayor, the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, Funding Arts Network, The Miami Salon Group, Citizens Interested in Arts and with the support ofthe City of Coral Gables, by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, Whole Foods Market, Coral Gables, and our many generous underwriters, supporters, advertisers and friends.

BY ROXANA ROMERO

Samuel Karkassoni Barros’ life maysound similar to that of other college stu-dents. He works full time and goes toschool full time. That’s where the likenessends.

Karkassoni Barros has been living on hisown with his twin brother since they were17 years old. Yet, despite the challenges hehas faced, he persevered and nabbed thisyear’s Francisco Foundation ScholarshipAward at Miami Dade College (MDC).

In addition to his 3.3 GPA, this businessadministration major is the current vicepresident of Phi Theta Kappa at theInterAmerican Campus (IAC) and anactive member of the Phi Beta Lambda andthe National Society of Leadership andSuccess. In his limited spare time, he alsovolunteers and hopes to graduate with adegree in computer science.

“My plans for the future are to open myown healthcare information technologycompany specializing in bio-technology,”he said.

Karkassoni Barros, 19, and his twinbrother were raised by a single mother.

When their maternal grandmother becameill in Peru, his mother had to return to carefor her, leaving the boys behind to create abetter future for themselves. In the mean-time, this Miami native continues to jugglehis time between work, school, and volun-teering. His efforts have paid off.

The Francisco Foundation selects a win-ner each year on the basis of demonstratedleadership, community service, academicexcellence, and a love of democracy andfreedom. The $2,500 scholarship was cre-ated in honor of Rogelio “Francisco”Gonzalez Corzo who was executed byFidel Castro’s regime in 1961 when he was28 years old for his attempts to subvert thedictatorship. He was the head of the under-ground anti-Castro resistance effort called“Movement to Recover the Revolution.”

“Francisco left an important legacybehind. I hope the students who receivethis scholarship will follow in his footstepsand defend human rights, and also to learnabout this young man’s struggles for Cubato be a better place to live in,” said Miami-Dade County District 10 CommissionerJavier Souto, who serves on the FranciscoFoundation Board.

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BY ROBERT HAMILTON

An organization dedicated to helping

young girls turn their lives around through

day and after-school social change pro-

grams, Girl Power has been a fundamental

and instrumental part of the Miami commu-

nity for many years.

But organizations need funds to operate

and Girl Power is no exception, relying on

grants and donations to keep going and

continue to support their intervention and

mentoring programs. On Aug. 25, the

group’s inspiring and extremely talented

choir will perform modern and classic

Gospel songs along with the legendary

Maryel Epps and the popular Rochelle

Lightfoot at a concert at Armory Studios,

572 NW 23 St. (305-756-5502) on the edge

of the Design District.

At just $50 per ticket, concert-goers will

get a roof-raising, rousing, inspiring and

dynamic concert, a delicious brunch from

Miami favorite, Chef Irie, and champagne-

infused Mimosas. What more could you ask

for on a Sunday afternoon?

“We hope this concert will not only raise

a much-needed $20,000 for Girl Power but

will introduce our remarkable girls to the

world and showcase the incredible talent of

Girls’ Choir of Miami,” said Thema

Campbell, president/CEO of Girl Power.

“Many of these young girls are marginal-

ized by our community. It is Girl Power’s

mission to bring the voices of these girls to

the public. Our choir, we’ve found, is one

of the best ways to broadcast the best of

Girl Power to the world.”

The impact of Girl Power on the young

women they serve has been profound. Lives

have been changed and destinies diverted

onto positive paths. For girls who have

been suspended from school, are angry and

disillusioned, who have major problems at

home, Girl Power has not only served as a

refuge but a guiding force in significantly

boosting their self esteems, dialing back

their anger and ultimately turning their

lives around.

“I have learned many things while

attending Girl Power,” said 15-year-old

Carla. “I have learned how to let things go,

to believe in myself, have confidence in

myself and everything I do. I’m so thankful

that I was sent here. I feel everything hap-

pens for a reason, and I have to say that

thanks to Girl Power, I’m a better young

lady.”

And 14-year-old Marva said, “This pro-

gram has taught me to control my anger,

beware of the consequences of reckless

behavior and to take responsibility for my

actions. These are important priorities I will

strive to apply to my life outside of Girl

Power.”

Girl Power is an extraordinary organiza-

tion that actually is making a real difference

that’s tangible and measurable and they

need the dollars to keep moving forward.

Funds raised at the Gospel Brunch will be

used to keep the group’s programs alive

ensuring that even more young ladies will

benefit from their outreach, education and

guidance.

Visit Girl Power online at

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Lynley Walker Ciorobea and U.S.Congressman Patrick Murphy recentlyreceived Palmer Trinity School’s inauguralDistinguished Alumni Awards.

Walker Ciorobea, who graduated fromPalmer Trinity School in 1996, is now aproud mother and a Realtor at EWMRealtors. She received the Founders’Alumni Award, which recognizes alumniwho have demonstrated honor, courage andleadership and helped to fulfill the visionof Palmer Trinity School’s founders.

Congressman Murphy graduated fromPalmer Trinity School in 2001 and hasgone on to become a member of the U.S.House of Representatives from Florida’s18th District. He received the Head ofSchool’s Alumni Award, recognizing dis-tinguished service to the community, whichexemplifies Palmer Trinity School’s mis-sion — commitment to the moral, spiritual,intellectual, physical, and creative growthof all members of the community.

For more information about the school,visit <www.palmertrinity.org>.

Lynley Walker Ciorobea (left) and U.S. CongressmanPatrick Murphy display Palmer Trinity School’sDistinguished Alumni Awards at this year’s AlumniCocktail Reception.

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BY CATHY GUERRA

The Deering Estate at Cutler’s CabaretConcert Series features intimate concertsinside the historic Stone House Ballroom.The season’s final concert on Saturday,Aug. 31, will feature jazz pianist, compos-er and vocalist, Ariel Pocock.

The concert begins at 8 p.m. and themain gate opens at 7 p.m. It is recommend-ed to arrive early for preferred seating.Guests are welcome to bring refreshmentsand snacks to enjoy during the show.

Tickets are $20 and limited seating isavailable. Advance tickets are recommended.Tickets can be purchased online for an addi-tional fee or by calling the Deering EstateTicket Office at 305-235-1668, ext. 233.

At 20, Ariel Pocock already has earnednational and international recognition forher music. Recognized by Downbeat mag-azine, Ariel won both the jazz piano andjazz voice divisions for her age group.During the 2009 Essentially Ellington JazzFestival at Lincoln Center, Ariel receivedthe award for Outstanding Solo Pianist aswell as the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable

Foundation’s top award.Other achievements include winning

first place in the 2010 Seattle-Kobe JazzVocalist Competition, earning OutstandingPiano Soloist at the 2008 Lionel HamptonInternational Festival, and opening forSheryl Crow at the Seattle Opera House.Notable performances include RonnieScott’s Jazz Club, Lincoln Center, in Kobe,Japan, and as a part of Cedar Rapid’s“Music Under The Stars” series.

She also has appeared as a headline actin the Elkhart Jazz Festival and the IowaCity Jazz Festival. Ariel currently studieswith notable jazz pianists Shelly Berg andMartin Bejerano on full scholarship atUniversity of Miami’s Frost School ofMusic, and performs and teaches year-round. The Seattle Times has called her a“brilliant vocalist,” a “star in the making,”and a jazz pianist with “a true facility.”

The Deering Estate at Cutler, a Miami-Dade County Park, is located at 16701 SW72 Ave. For more information on theDeering Estate’s educational and culturalprograms, visit online at <www.deeringes-tate.org>.

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BY ANDY NEWMAN

Military, fire and rescue, police and med-ical personnel are to be honored during anannual Heroes Welcome Tribute Weekendset for Friday through Sunday, Aug. 30 toSept. 1, at Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Keyin the Florida Keys.

Highlights of the “heroes in action” LaborDay weekend event include a family fun nighton Friday, Aug. 30, with a Touch-a-Truck event,food, games and a movie. Set for 5:30-10 p.m.,the event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, an early morning 5k HeroesWelcome Run/Walk is planned followed bya post-race party, an evening cookout andceremonial lighting of the fire pit with a pho-tographic video tribute at sunset to honorfallen heroes and those formerly and cur-rently in action. A participation fee appliesfor the 5k and cookout events.

The weekend continues Sunday in trueAmerican style with a barbecue, live musicperformance by country music and televi-sion star Daniel Lee Martin and fireworksshow to conclude the evening.

Tickets for the All-American barbecue areavailable for advance purchase and coveradmission to the evening events. Prices are

$25.95 per adult, $13 for children ages 4-12and free for children age 3 and under.

Hawks Cay Resort’s annual HeroesWelcome program features specially pricedaccommodations and activity discountsbetween Aug. 19 and Nov. 26, for currentand former military, fire and rescue, lawenforcement and medical personnel.

“We are honored to host these Americanheroes,” said Sheldon Suga, the resort’smanaging director. “We feel it is importantto show our respect in any way we can.”

Each year Hawks Cay partners with fast-casual restaurant franchise Firehouse Substo donate a portion of proceeds to the chain’sprimary charity, Firehouse Subs PublicSafety Foundation.

Civilians can receive a special 20 percentdiscount on best-available room rates bymaking a donation of $2 or more to theFirehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

Accommodations at several otherMarathon-area hotels, inns and lodgingproperties also are available.

For event information visit<www.FloridaKeysHeroes.com> or call 1-888-313-5749. For Marathon visitor infor-mation visit <www.fla-keys.com/marathon>or call 1-800-262-7284.

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BY ALEXANDRA BASSIL

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary Seasonthis October, the University of Miami FrostSchool of Music’s Festival Miamiannounces that its acclaimed month-longmusic festival will open in grand style thisyear with seven-time Grammy Award-win-ning international superstar Gloria Estefanperforming a unique jazz-influenced pro-gram on Oct. 1, 8 p.m., at UM’s MauriceGusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr. onthe Coral Gables campus.

The multi-media concert promises to bea memorable evening of music featuringthe singer-songwriter-entrepreneur per-forming standards from the AmericanSongbook that have special significance toEstefan and are featured on her upcomingalbum (to be released on Sept. 10 by SonyInternational), The Standards, arranged,orchestrated and co-produced by Grammy-nominated jazz arranger and dean of theFrost School of Music Shelly Berg.

South Florida concert-goers will enjoynew renditions of timeless classics such asGood Morning Heartache, EmbraceableYou, I’ve Grown Accustomed to His Face,Smile, and What a Wonderful World, plus

Latin American love songs El Dia Que MeQuieres and Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar.

The program also will feature behind-

the-scenes video footage from the studiorecording and highlights from the upcom-ing PBS Standards concert that Estefanrecorded with the Frost School of Music’sHenry Mancini Institute Orchestra con-ducted by Berg at the New World Center inMiami Beach. This concert is featured aspart of the Festival Miami’s Music of theAmericas series.

“I grew up listening to Frank Sinatra,Johnny Mathis, Henry Mancini and greatromance recording artists in Cuba,” Estefansaid. “This genre is right up my alley, sincemusic is always a catharsis to me.”

She waited until now to do a standardsalbum to get “enough life under my belt,”she added, “since there are so many torchsongs requiring life experience to deliverthem with proper credibility.”

The concept really took off at a trusteedinner at the University of Miami’s Frost

School of Music, where Berg, who has pro-duced and arranged for artists includingPatti Austin, Elliot Smith and ArturoSandoval, serves as dean.

“We sat at the piano just for fun and heasked me to sing a song,” Estefan said. Itwas during this evening that she also sangGood Morning Heartache, the BillieHoliday classic that is now featured on TheStandards

“This album brings everything full circlefor me,” she said, adding that the trackswere all chosen “by my heart and what Ifeel.” She brought a list of standards toBerg that “spoke to me personally andmade me cry.”

“From the first moment of going throughsongs with Gloria I got that goose bumpfeeling that told me this was going to be avery special and important recording,”Berg said. “The artistry and heart thatGloria brings to The Standards will res-onate with people across a spectrum ofgenerations and cultures. With this record-ing she has given us a beautiful gift.”

Festival Miami — South Florida’s pre-mier live music festival — annually pres-ents unique programming by a diverseblend of award-winning performers in avariety of genres who showcase their artis-tic prowess alongside astounding studentsand faculty artists from the Frost School ofMusic. More than 25 concerts and eventsare organized into four themes: GreatPerformances, Jazz and Beyond, Music ofthe Americas, and Creative AmericanMusic.

For the full Festival Miami 2013 sched-ule, visit <www.festivalmiami.com>.

Festival Miami concerts are held prima-rily in the intimate 600-seat UM MauriceGusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr., onthe University of Miami’s Coral Gablescampus. Tickets to opening night withGloria Estefan start at $60 and went on saleAug. 1. For ticket details visit <www.festi-valmiami.com> or call 305-284-4940.

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BY MELISSA LICHTENHELD

The Miami-Dade County School Boardrecently issued a proclamation in recogni-tion of the Miami-Dade County Youth Fairand Exposition’s years of charitable acts toencourage education.

“It was a great privilege today to becalled before the school board and receivethe proclamation presented by Dr. LarryFeldman,” said Eduardo Cora, chair ofThe Youth Fair board. “We are happy to bedistinguished for the work we do as anindependent organization year around toensure that students in Miami-DadeCounty can showcase their work and berewarded for that work.”

In 2013 alone, The Youth Fair gave morethan $300,000 in scholarships and cashprizes, plus awards, trophies and plaques.The private, nonprofit organization gavecollege scholarships to 69 students from allareas of the county, from all types ofschools and all career paths.

In addition, the Youth Fair, which does

not receive taxpayer dollars, partners withMiami-Dade County Parks and Recreationto fund athletic competitions each fall andspring. It helps coordinate competitions for10,000 Miami-Dade County middle schooland high school students participating incross-country, track and field, wrestling,tennis, bowling, swimming, badminton andgolf events.

The Youth Fair awards more than$300,000 annually in college scholarships,cash premiums and awards to local public,private, charter and home school students.To date, the Youth Fair has awarded morethan $10 million to Miami-Dade studentsto help them achieve higher education.

The Youth Fair is the only venue wherestudents can showcase their educational,art and science achievements all in oneplace and be rewarded for their efforts.More than 40,000 student projects areexhibited annually to more than half a mil-lion families, friends and fairgoers.

For details visit <http://fairexpo.com/the-fair/fairinfo-about_us.php>.

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BY KATIE SCHODER

A new book by Edwidge Danticat always

is an occasion for readers to celebrate so it is

with much pleasure that her fans anticipate

the release of Claire of the Sea Light (on-sale

from Knopf Aug. 27), her first work of fic-

tion in nine years.

Set in a seaside town in Haiti, Claire of theSea Light unfolds over the course of one

evening during which a father struggles with

the painful decision of whether to give away

his beloved daughter in the hopes she will

find a better life with someone else. As this

night unfolds, so do the lives, and secrets, of

the men and women who live in Ville Rose.

Talking about the ideas and experiences

that shaped this new book Edwidge has said,

“I didn’t grow up in a nuclear family. My

brother and I spent

the early part of

our lives with my

aunt and uncle in a

house full of

cousins, many of

whose parents like

ours were not with

us, because they

had to go abroad to

find work.

“I knew how dif-

ficult that choice

was for my parents

and for my friend’s parents: You keep your

child with you and you both suffer, or you

take a huge leap of faith and you leave your

children — for a while or forever —hoping

that they will have a slightly better future. I

wanted to try to write about someone having

to make that choice. And I wanted to show

that moment of choice from three different

perspectives — the parent, the child, and the

potential new parent.”

The result is a book that is being hailed by

fellow writers and critics alike. Author Ann

Patchett writes, “The story she has given us is

at every turn surprising, shimmering, deft. It

is a jewel — a remarkable book, as luminous

as its title.”

In a starred review, Publishers Weeklywrites, “Danticat once again tells a story that

feels as mysterious and magical as a folk tale

and as effective and devastating as a news-

reel…Danticat paints a stunning portrait of

this small Haitian town, in which the equal-

ly impossible choices of life and death play

out every day.”

Danticat will be discussing and signing

her new book on Tuesday, Aug 27, 8 p.m., at

Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave. in Coral

Gables. She also will be returning to Miami

the week of Nov. 17 for the Miami Book

Fair.

Edwidge Danticat’s new novelreveals life’s struggles in Haiti

Edwidge Danticat(Photo by Jonathan Demme)

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BY SANDRA RODRIGUEZ

Ultimate Miami LLC — creator ofMiami’s talent competitions showcasinglocal rising stars in the fields of mixology,entertainment and culinary arts — will behosting Ultimate Miami Weekend, Nov. 7-9, where finalists will compete for a cashprize of $5,000, paired with performancesby nationally known entertainers.

• Gin Blossoms headlining UltimateMiami Band, Nov. 7;

• Tracy Morgan headlining UltimateMiami Bartender, Nov. 8, and

• Bret Michaels headlining UltimateMiami Voice, Nov. 9.

All events will take place at Stage 305,Magic City Casino’s newest entertainmentvenue. Tickets now are available for allevents at <www.theultimatemiami.com> orby calling 305-460-6579.

“We are very proud to present the secondseason of Ultimate Miami,” said ScottSavin, chief operating officer of MagicCity Casino. “We knew South Florida hadtalent, but the caliber that was showcasedduring the first year blew us away. Wecan’t wait to see what the second seasonwill unveil.

“The audience is in for three amazingshows. Gin Blossoms, Tracy Morgan andBret Michaels will each bring down thehouse! How often do you get to experienceoutstanding entertainment and supportlocal artists in one evening? It’s a win-winon all fronts.”

Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms willheadline the Ultimate Miami Band compe-tition on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 9 p.m.

The band is known for upbeat hitsincluding Hey Jealousy, Follow You Downand Found Out About You. Their albums,

New Miserable Experience andCongratulations I’m Sorry, have reachedplatinum status.

Emmy nominated comedian TracyMorgan will perform as part of theUltimate Miami Bartender competition onFriday, Nov. 8, at 8:30 p.m. Morgan’saccomplished career has included sevenyears as a cast member on NBC’s sketch-comedy series Saturday Night Live and onthe award winning hit NBC series 30 Rock.

Musician and reality TV personality BretMichaels will be performing at theUltimate Miami Voice competition onSaturday, Nov. 9, at 9 p.m. Michaels,known as the lead singer of the metal bandPoison, has earned success in a range ofroles. Michaels was the winning contestanton NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice 3, and hisnewest solo album, Custom Built, reachedNo. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock list in2010. Michaels currently hosts the realityTV show, Rock My RV, on the TravelChannel.

Tickets now are available for UltimateMiami Weekend. General admission tick-ets are $50 per event and include a freedrink.

Ultimate Miami Bartender admissionincludes a sampling of contestants’ drinks.VIP tables for each night are $500 andinclude a complimentary bottle of cham-pagne and seating for four. Ultimate MiamiWeekend attendees must be 21 and older.

Those interested in competing at theUltimate Miami competitions should visit<www.theultimatemiami.com> for infor-mation on registration. Magic City Casino,located at 450 NW 37 Ave., offers free selfparking with valet parking available aswell. For details about Ultimate Miami,visit <www.theultimatemiami.com>.

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BY JENNIFER CAMINAS

Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) now is offering theEOS Imaging System, the first technology capable of pro-viding full-body images of patients in a natural standingposition, in 3D and with a low radiation dose. MCH is thefirst facility in Miami-Dade and second in the state toacquire the EOS Imaging System.

Patients with scoliosis typically undergo imaging everythree to six months over a period of several years, whichcan amount to more than 20 total scans over the course oftreatment. This technology makes possible high-qualityimages with a radiation dose up to nine times less than acomputed radiography X-ray and up to 20 times less thana CT scan. The device also reduces the amount of time ittakes to conduct a radiological scan.

“The EOS Imaging System advances MCH’s commitmentto provide the best possible care for the patients we servethrough safe and prompt diagnosis and treatment,” said Dr.Harry Shufflebarger, director of the Division of PediatricSpinal Surgery at Miami Children’s Hospital. “As theregion’s largest and most comprehensive orthopedic prac-tice, it is our duty to offer the best and safest technologyavailable,” he said.

The device is also the only 3D system capable of scan-ning patients in a weight-bearing standing or sitting posi-tion to capture natural posture and joint orientation.Research has demonstrated an intricate relationshipbetween regions of the musculoskeletal system, particular-

ly between the spine and lower body, and 3D bony imagesof the skeleton enable physicians to make more informeddiagnosis and treatment decisions.

Prior to EOS, clinicians often had to “stitch” togethermultiple smaller 2D images to approximate a full pictureof the target anatomy. This process was particularly prob-lematic for complex orthopedic conditions, like spinaldisorders.

The EOS Imaging system was developed from NobelPrize-winning technology and has been shown to beappropriate for a range of musculoskeletal conditionsincluding those involving the hips, knees and spine.

The Radiology Department at MCH is a regional leaderfor pediatric radiology, serving children throughoutFlorida as well as the Caribbean, Central America andSouth America. More than 120,000 radiological imageswere performed at MCH and its outpatient centers in2012. The Division of Pediatric Spinal Surgery at MCH isone of a few in the country that specializes in pediatricspinal surgery.

For more information about imaging with the EOSSystem visit <www.mch.com> or <www.eos-imaging.com>.

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Pictured are Dr. Harry Shufflebarger and Elizabeth Martinez, 17, the first patient to receive a scan through the EOS Imaging System at MCH.(Photo credit: Edgar Estrada for MCH)

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BY LEE STEPHENS

When Tijuana Kelly went to the doctorshe expected the visit to be about life. Shewas three months pregnant and excitedabout the baby growing in her belly. Butinstead, she left that day in 2001 consumedwith death.

Kelly was visiting a doctor’s office inStuart at the time. She recalled him askingif she wanted to do a routine HIV test.When the doctor came back to tell her thenews that she was HIV positive, Kelly saidhe was anything but sympathetic.

“The doctor said we don’t help peoplelike you here,” she remembered. ‘But, hereis a number. These people can help you’and he walked out. No nurse ever came into console me.”

Kelly assumed she was going to die andthat her baby would too. Her mind turnedto memories of the uncle she lost to AIDS.

“I was still thinking of the ’80s when Isaw my uncle with the lesions on hishands,” Kelly said. “I’m, like, wait aminute, I never did any drugs.”

Eventually she determined she has beeninfected by her boyfriend, the father of herson. But the blame didn’t solve the prob-lem. It was Kelly’s determination to turn it

all around and seek quality medical care.Because she was diagnosed early, she

was able to keep her viral load low withmedications. By the time she was ninemonths pregnant the virus was unde-tectable in her body. In fact her son wasborn negative.

Now 12 years later, Kelly is healthy. Herviral load is very low. She credits modernmedicine and her faith in God.

Kelly, a tall, slim and beautiful womanoften uses her looks and experience to edu-cate others. She has spoken to NFL playersabout HIV and AIDS. But she has beenknown to leave her surprise diagnosis forlater in the conversation. When she metwith the football players many of themwere hitting on her — then only to beshocked by her announcement as shebegan her speech to tell them her story.

Linda Williams certainly can relate toKelly. Three years ago she was diagnosedwith HIV. She said she got it from herfiancé, a church minister.

“I found out after I approached him withit and told him about it,” she remembered.“He was in denial. I knew he took all thesepills. But I never knew he had AIDS. I laterfound out his first wife passed away andhis second wife passed away and he didn’ttell me any of this.”

Like Kelly, Williams turned her storyinto a lesson for others and began to docommunity outreach and AIDS education.

“I feel like I was one of the chosen onesto reach out to others,” she said.

Both women are now patients atCommunity Health of South Florida Inc.

(CHI) and help to raise awareness for HIVtesting, treatment and even protection.

Kelly and Williams attended CHI’s freetesting day in June as part of National HIVtesting day. Hundreds of people’s came outto the Doris Ison Health Care Center andthe Martin Luther King Health Care Centerto get tested.

As Kelly and Williams know all toowell, the test — a simple swab of the cheek— can forever change a person’s life. Ifdetected early, it can mean the differencebetween life and death.

“I feel great,” Williams said. “Its barelydetectable. The virus is there, but I’mhealthy. I still live my same lifestyle. Butnow I wish I can get out there and let theworld know to get tested. Don’t be afraid.Don’t be ashamed. Do the right thing andget tested.”

CHI offers HIV testing at all of its ninehealthcare centers. It’s a major need here inSouth Florida.

Miami-Dade County is ranked No. 1 inthe nation for the highest number of newAIDS cases per capita in the United Statesand second in the nation for the number ofchildren with AIDS.

More than 125,000 people are believedto be living with HIV in Florida. Eventhough African Americans make up just 20percent of the population in Dade County,they account for more than 50 percent ofHIV/AIDS cases.

“The numbers are terrible,” said BrodesHartley, president and CEO ofCommunity Health of South Florida Inc.“This is not the way we want to be No. 1.The resources are here. We need to makesure people use them. It starts with usingprotection and the responsibility contin-ues with getting tested.”

CHI provides individuals and familieswith HIV testing, counseling and muchmore. The non-profit also gives those fam-ilies medical, dental care, case manage-ment services, nutrition counseling andmedication assistance.

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BY UNNI GREENE

With summer com-ing to an end, and thestart of a new schoolyear just around thecorner, a sense of“new beginnings” isin the air. Malls arepacked with back toschool shoppers look-ing for the latesttrends and the obliga-tory school supplies.For the students, eachyear, back to schooloffers a chance tostart fresh and recommit themselves toachieving their goals. Many adults also startnew routines and renew their resolutions withthe start of a new school year. At SoMiFitness, “back to school” means back to thegym for most of our clients and we becomevery busy with personal training and ourclasses fill to the brim. After a long andunstructured summer most of us want to startfresh routines and get back into shape beforethe Holidays come around again.

Unfortunately, back to school also meansless time for many to fit in a workout routine.As families get busy and life gets hectic, it iseven more important to make the time for fit-ness. The American Heart Association rec-ommends 30 minutes of exercise per day foradults and 60 minutes for children. While thismay seem like a lot, it is doable and will ben-efit you in so many ways. Clearly, allresearch points to the multitude of benefits onyour health and mental wellbeing from con-sistent physical activity. Here are some tips tohelp you make this year’s back to school sea-son your most successful ever.

Plan your time: Our motto is “fail to pre-pare, and you prepare to fail.” This meansthat if you wait for “the right moment” to popup in your busy schedule for some free timefor yourself to work out you are likely to cre-ate more chaos than success. Plan your timecarefully and schedule your workouts andthose of your kids the same way you would

any important appointment. Put it on yourcalendar and stick to it, no matter what!

Set realistic goals: Setting small, incre-mental goals is a lot better than setting biglofty goals. I call the best goals “performancegoals” because they focus on a specific activ-ity, rather than an “outcome goal” that focus-es on an end goal. Studies show that perform-ance goals are easier to keep than outcomegoals. An example of a performance goalwould be “I am going to work out 3 hours perweek”. An outcome goal would be “I willlose 10 pounds by Thanksgiving.” Rememberthat meeting your performance goals and reg-ularly updating then will ultimately lead youto achieve your outcome goals.

Hire a trainer: If you are new to workingout or you are just getting back into the swingof things, hiring a great personal trainermight just be the right thing to do. A trainercan quickly assess your strength and weak-nesses, design the appropriate program to fityour needs and goals and make sure that youkeep your appointments. It may seem as anunnecessary expense, but consider the moneyan investment in your health and longevity.Even highly seasoned athletes use trainers asthere is no substitute for the personal atten-tion and encouragement that is provided.

Join a class: If you are motivated by train-ing with other people, sign up for a class at alocal gym. The friendly competition amongstclass members is just what some of us need to

keep us motivated and stimulated. Make surethat the class you sign up for is convenientlylocated as this will ensure you will actuallygo. Also, as the days get shorter in the fall,with darkness falling around 6PM, workingout indoors in a class setting may be a greatchoice.

Plan your nutrition: No workout programwill succeed in getting you the body youwant unless you follow a properly designednutrition program. 80% of how we look isdetermined by our diet! If you are unsureabout how to get the proper macronutrients to

support your exercise and recovery needs andstimulate muscle preservation and fat loss,make sure to consult with a qualified nutri-tion professional.

Make a commitment to start this year’s“back to school” season to achieve your bestbody and health ever! In just a few months,your new habit will become your old habitand you will look and feel better than ever.

For information, contact us at SoMiFitness, 6855 SW 81 Street, South Miami,FL 33143 <[email protected]>.

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The Diet Divi and fitness guru, Unni Greene is ready to help you on your path of livinga healthy lifestyle.


Trigeminal neuralgia or TN has been called one of

the most painful and mysterious diseases. Usually

afflicting people over 50 and most common in

women, it is a severe, chronic pain condition that af-

fects one of the largest nerves in the head. Physically

and mentally incapacitating, the pain is usually felt

on one side of the face or jaw and it can be triggered

by something as simple as touching your face, eat-

ing, or brushing your teeth.

According to Dr. AizikWolf, Medical Director of

the Miami Neuroscience Center at Larkin Commu-

nity Hospital who has treated hundreds of patients

afflicted by the so-called suicide disease, many pa-

tients suffer what they describe as unbearable pain.

"Patients describe it as feeling like they are being

struck over and over again with a hot poker or have

the feeling of an electric shock. It is intense, horrible

pain that literally makes it impossible to function

normally," he explained.

Ina Knight knows the pain all too well and under-

stands why TN has been dubbed the suicide disease.

The 66-year old Margate resident was first stricken

in 2007, when pain in her jaw became so severe she

couldn't open her mouth. What followed was a 6-

year odyssey of unnecessary procedures as dentists,

oral surgeons and neurologists did not recognize that

she was suffering fromTN.While suffering through

multiple root canals, tooth extractions, and so much

more, nothing was working. Even morphine wasn't

giving her relief. Ina's life was in a frightening

downward spiral. "The pain was unbearable. It was

pure agony and it wouldn't stop. I couldn't sleep, I

couldn't talk, I couldn't eat, I couldn't function. All I

could do was cry. I couldn't be with my family or

friends. It was a living nightmare. I just wanted to

be me, again. I just wanted my life back."

Amajor problem is that TN is often misdiagnosed

and it doesn't show up on standard tests like MRIs.

Explained Dr. Wolf, "There is no diagnostic test for

TN. It is often mistaken for a dental problem and

these misdiagnoses lead to unnecessary procedures

that wind up making it much more difficult to cure

these patients." Understanding what to do to protect

yourself is key. Dr. Wolf advises, "It takes an expe-

rienced clinician - someone who has treated a lot of

patients with facial pain - to get the diagnosis right.

This is not your average neurologist." Dr.Wolf rec-

ommends seeking out an experienced neurologist,

doing your homework, and asking questions. Don't

be afraid to get a second opinion and make sure you

ask just how many cases the medical professional

you are considering has treated. You also need to

get an explanation of all the treatment options avail-

able to you.

Dr. Wolf noted that there are a few treatment op-

tions ranging from procedures involving injections

to surgical intervention. Each of these treatments

should be considered based on the individual. Dr.

Wolf has experience with these options and special-

izes in the use of Gamma Knife®, which is nonin-

vasive surgery. Having treated over 1,000 patients

afflicted with TN using Gamma Knife®, Dr. Wolf

believes it offers advantages over other treatments.

It doesn't have the risks of permanent numbness and

other side effects associated with some treatments

Because it is noninvasive and requires no anesthesia,

Gamma Knife® also offers an important option for

people who have other medical issues such as those

who are on blood thinners. Patients are able to go

home right after the treatment.

Ina Knight says Dr.Wolf and the Gamma Knife®

procedure saved her life. "The results are a God

send. I can talk, I can eat, I can sleep. I have my life

back thanks to Dr. Wolf and his wonderful staff.

Words can't begin to describe his compassion and

his caring. I was so frightened and so skeptical after

everything that happened, but I put my faith in Dr.

Wolf. I would never have believed that I could have

such great results from one procedure. It saved me"

You can contact Dr.Wolf and find out more about

trigeminal neuralgia and Gamma Knife by visiting

www.miamineurosciencecenter.com or calling

786-871-6800.

InaKnight knows the pain

all too well and understands

why TN has been dubbed the

suicide disease.

Dr. AizikWolf,MedicalDirector of the Miami

Neuroscience Center at

Larkin Community Hospital

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By Sharon GallerEast Ridge at Cutler Bay, Miami-Dade

County’s only lifecare community, hasannounced a major expansion plan forits campus incorporating assisted livingand skilled nursing as well as wellnessand community services.

Located off SW 87th Avenue, thecommunity which celebrated its 50thanniversary in 2011 will begin a $60million dollar redevelopment and ex-pansion program in late 2013, as ap-proved by its Board of Directors.The expansion includes relocation of

the current skilled nursing and assistedliving facilities on the campus, creating195 residential units to replace 116 bedsin current facilities. The assisted livingcomponent will provide 90 privateapartments including studio-suites andone- and two- bedroom residences. Anew memory care facility will provide

31 private suites while skilled nursingwill include 74 private rooms.Additionally, a state-of-art rehabili-

tation center, home health offices andclinic will be included as well as severalpublic areas and service components,such as a new bistro, convenience storeand laundry.“The East Ridge expansion of its

skilled nursing, assisted living andmemory care will be patterned after aneighborhood concept in which resi-dents have a private room and bathwhile sharing a communal living room,kitchen and open dining area,”saidVic-toria Duvall, Executive Director for theEast Ridge community.The new buildings are designed to

blend with recent East Ridge additionswhich include the community fitnesscenter and lifestyle-activity buildings.A Key West-inspired architectural style

has been designed by AG ArchitecturalofWisconsin; the firmwhich originatedthe concept for overall expansion of thecampus with a unified architecturaltheme.Bridget Bohacz & Associates, an inte-

rior design firm specializing in seniorliving has been selected for interiordesign.Groundbreaking is anticipated in late

2013 with completion by late summer,2015.“East Ridge will maintain the high

quality of care and staffing that exceedsall state or county requirements for pro-viding services in these areas,” saidDuvall.“With the ever-changing growth of

baby boomer consumers, it’s vital toplan for the future by providing the lat-est in services and amenities,” she said.“East Ridge stays ahead of the curve by

moving forwardwith an expansion crit-ical to those nearing retirement,” sheadded.

Celebrating over 50 years servingMiami-Dade County, East Ridge at CutlerBay is the area’s only life care communityincorporating eight components of well-ness: social, vocational, intellectual,spiritual, physical, emotional, and envi-ronmental and health services in everyfacet of its lifestyle. The communitydraws from the rich neighborhood charmof suburban Cutler Bay and the vibrancyof Miami in a lush tropical environmentof 76 acres. East Ridge, located at 19301SW 87th Avenue, offers a continuum ofcare, including independent and assistingliving, respite care and skilled nursingcare and rehab. For more information,please call (305) 256-3564 for apersonal tour or visit www.EastRidgeAtCutlerBay.com.

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Pierini Esthetic Surgery Center inDoral looks at beauty differently. The newlyexpanded 14,000 ft. facility at 8353 NW 36St in Doral takes a holistic approach to treat-ing patients.

“Every patient is unique,” said execu-tive director and Venezuelan plastic surgeonDr. Alberto Pierini. “So treatments are tai-lored to the dynamic needs of each particu-lar case.”

The integrated holistic approach thecenter is known for means that from themoment a prospective client walks throughthe door until they have completed proce-dure recovery, they are in the capable handsof the Pierini Esthetic team.

“We work hard so the patient has noissues…not before, not during, or after sur-gery,” said former University of MiamiFellowship recipient, Dr. Pierini. “Our staff ishere to make sure the patient has a pleasantexperience throughout.”

The classic cosmetic surgical proce-dures such as breast augmentation, liposuc-tion, facelift, rhinoplasty, and tummy tuckare available, including a specialization inthe popular Brazilian Butt Lift. Non-surgi-cal treatments such as massages, facials,body wraps, virtual gastric bypass andreflexology utilize the latest advances forthe optimal beauty result.

The difference in care at PieriniEsthetic Center includes massage and yogaclasses at the spa and counseling sessionoptions for patients struggling with bodyissues.

“We are here to solve your problems,”said Dr. Pierini. “We treat you not as apatient, but as a friend. This is why we startwith a detailed overall aesthetic interview. Ifyou are dealing with any underlying emo-

tional issues, we are happy to give that kindof support as well.”

Perhaps Dr. Pierini’s attentive bedsidemanner comes from the nearly 40 years ofexperience he brings to the center. Dr.Pierini received his medical degree from theUniversity of Cordoba in Argentina andthen went on to receive a Venezuelan med-ical degree. He completed his post-graduatework in general surgery, maxillofacial andreconstructive plastic surgery.

Many years of his career were devotedto helping beauty contestants like MissUniverse, Miss World, Miss Venezuela,Miss Aruba, Miss Curacao, and othersachieve their titles. He has also consultedprivately with internationally renownedmodels and performance artists.

The Third Level Board of MedicineCertification means Pierini Esthetic Centercan boast a cadre of medical doctors wellequipped to handle any situation. “Ourdiverse team of doctors is prepared to han-dle not only any physical condition we areaddressing, but also personal challengesunique to the Latino community. We havephysicians from all backgrounds to makesure every patient is supremely comfort-able,” said Dr. Pierini.

Pierini Esthetic Center is also commit-ted to serving the good health of the cosmet-ic surgery industry. French Silicone breastimplant patient victims have come to Pieriniin hopes of correcting a bad procedure.“These implants were never accepted in theUS but very common in Latin Americancountries. Many patients have been affectedand we are helping them because we under-stand part of our purpose here is to giveback. We also assist patients suffering frombiopolymers injection in their body.”

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Miami Dade College (MDC) once again ishosting dozens of graduate students frommore than 60 countries as part of this year’sFulbright Gateway Orientation taking placeat the college’s downtown Wolfson Campusfrom Aug. 19 to 23.

More than 70 participants, some of thebrightest students worldwide, have been award-ed Fulbright Foreign Student scholarships bythe U.S. Department of State and the J. WilliamFulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to worktoward master’s and doctoral degrees at univer-sities throughout the United States.

As the largest and most diverse institute ofhigher education in the United States, MDCserves as a bridge for the students to becomefamiliar with U.S. academic life and culturebefore beginning their studies.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department ofState, Bureau of Educational and CulturalAffairs (ECA), the Fulbright GatewayOrientation Program is designed by theInstitute of International Education (IIE) incooperation with ECA. The FulbrightGateway Orientations are intended toaddress participants’ roles and responsibili-

ties as Fulbrighters and to enhance theirskills for academic, personal, and profession-al success while in the United States.

Led by MDC faculty and staff, the orientationsessions will cover topics such as U.S. academ-ic culture, U.S. politics and people, the historyof North American art, and jazz as America’sclassical music. Other topics include issuesessential to students’adjustment, such as cultureshock and getting settled into a new place.

The students, representing numerous lan-guages, cultures and academic disciplines,also will have an opportunity to learn aboutthe history of the City of Miami. Activitiesinclude an American-style barbecue, a boattour on Biscayne Bay, and dinner at an areaestablishment.

Student ambassadors from MDC’s HonorsCollege will help with registration and par-ticipate in some of the sessions and activitieswith the Fulbright students. Faculty and staffof MDC and invited guests also will join theFulbright students for meals and eveningactivities.

To learn more about the FulbrightGateway Orientation, contact ProfessorDorothy Avondstondt at 305-237-7598 or<[email protected]>.

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BY RON BEASLEY Automotive Editor

There has been an unprecedented numberof new car model reveals and launches inSouth Florida and across the United Statesduring the summer of 2013, and there areeven more to come before fall arrives.

In the last week of July alone, Hyundaimanagement was in Miami to shepherd thenational automotive press introduction ofthe new top-of-the-line Equus luxurysedan; Mercedes officials took the wrapsoff three new 2014 models during MiamiBeach Fashion Week; Ford hosted localauto writers at the Coral Gables BiltmoreHotel to tout the new Ford Fiesta, andGeneral Motors’ sponsored two events toshowcase the Chevrolet Impala and thenew 2014 Buick LaCrosse.

Earlier in July, Lexus hosted an EasternRegion press preview in Pinehurst, NC forthe hot new IS luxury sport sedan and, laterin the month, Jaguar president Andy Gossjourneyed all the way from England toSeattle, WA to preside over the NorthAmerican press launch of the beautiful newJaguar F-Type luxury sports car.

The 2014 Equus has been an impressivesuccess story for Hyundai. The premiumluxury sedan made its North Americandebut at the New York International AutoShow in March with enhancements to exte-rior and interior design, vehicle dynamics,material selection, driver technology dis-plays and advanced safety features.

The Miami ride-and-drive brought about100 members of the eastern U.S. automo-tive press here to see for themselveswhether the Equus is on par with the luxu-ry competition.

Meantime, Mercedes-Benz officialswere in Miami Beach to participate in theannual Fashion Week and they hosted localautomotive writers with a luncheon at theSt. Moritz Hotel in Bal Harbour. Marketingvice president Bernie Glaser and productmanager Heiko Schmidt took the wraps offthree new 2014 models — E-Class, CLA-Class and S-Class — and showcased an E-Class cabriolet wrapped in the design printof Mercedes-Benz designer of the seasonMara Hoffman.

Ford officials also hosted Miami autojournalists, using the historic BiltmoreHotel in Coral Gables to give them a close-

up look at the hot new Ford Fiesta, billed asa small car that will redefine the class withits exciting new look, special features andtechnology and available 1.0-literEcoBoost engine that delivers better than40 mpg in fuel economy.

General Motors hosted two events inMiami in little more than a week. In thefirst event, GM showcased the newChevrolet Impala with a breakfast presen-tation at Balan’s Restaurant, followed by atest drive of the vehicle.

GM followed up by sponsoring themonthly luncheon meeting of the Miami-based Southern Automotive MediaAssociation (SAMA) at trendy Soyka’s andpreviewed the new 2014 Buick LaCrossesedan. The full-size LaCrosse has new inte-rior and exterior design cues, advancedsafety technologies and enhanced in-vehi-cle connectivity.

New front and rear styling has signaturewing-shape LED daytime running lightsand LED wraparound taillights that com-

plement the car’s sculpted exterior design.The interior has new seats, enhanced mate-rials, a re-designed central instrument paneland console and the cabin incorporatesBuick’s next-generation IntelliLink info-tainment system, with intuitive controlsand natural voice recognition.

Also in July, many South Florida autowriters journeyed to Seattle for the NorthAmerican press launch of the new JaguarF-Type, the first two-seat sports car thecompany has produced in 40 years. Theywere not disappointed in the sleek, luxuryroadster that combines aerodynamicdesign, lightweight materials and choicesof supercharged V-6 and V-8 powerplants.

The sleek and beautiful sports car comeswith an elegant, leather-trimmed interior,configurable ambient lighting, portableaudio connectivity and an optionalMeridian premium sound system. Billed asa worthy successor to the fabled XKE, theF-Type has a starting price tag of about$80,000.

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Members of the South Florida automotive media view the new Ford Fiesta at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables.

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Mercedes-Benz wrapped an E-Class cabriolet in the design of Mara Hoffman during Fashion Week on Miami Beach.

Several Miami auto writers journeyed to Seattle for the North American press preview of Jaguar’s exciting new F-Type luxury sports car.

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Business in Miami is on the upswing,and judging by the latest economic indica-tors, things are only getting better. As a re-sult, roughly a dozen new-to-marketcompanies committed to relocating toMiami this year, many of them to CoralGables.

With office lease rates trending upward,now is the time for business owners to takea look at office space needs and lock in along-term lease.

“The Alhambra,” a 14-story landmark,Mediterranean-style office property lo-cated at the eastern gateway to CoralGables at Two Alhambra Plaza, is one ofthe best options for businesses seekingClass A office space. It also happens to beone of the few buildings in Coral Gablesoffering large, contiguous blocks of space.

If you are in the market for office space,here are five reasons to consider TheAlhambra:

1)) Institutionall Ownership – In additionto building and area amenities, importanttoday in a prospective tenant’s selection oflocation is the caliber of ownership. USAAReal Estate Company (USAA RealCo), asubsidiary of financial services company

USAA, owns Two Alhambra and Colum-bus Center, across the street, and is one ofthe largest office building owners in CoralGables. USAA RealCo has made substan-tial investments in both properties, includ-ing extensive lobby and common arearenovations. Both properties have alsoachieved LEED® Gold certification.

2)) Yourr Brand,, Writt Large – The Al-hambra offers exterior building signageopportunities, a rare commodity in CoralGables, as well as monument signage, bothof which are tangible value-add features.Tenants leasing a minimum of 35,000square feet would qualify for signage op-portunities.

3)) Four-Starr Hotell On-Sitee – The HyattRegency Coral Gables, a four-star, 250-room hotel, is directly adjacent to The Al-hambra. The hotel provides the perfectvenue for gathering formally or informallywith clients, or hosting company-wideevents. Tenants can take advantage of thehotel’s facilities, such as the ballroom,board rooms and smaller meeting rooms.The Hyatt offers special consideration totheir Alhambra neighbors, such as reducedrates and upgrades. In addition, a beauti-

fully landscaped terrace on the fifth floorconnects The Alhambra tenants to thehotel and allows them a place to relaxand/or use the area for a special businessevent.

4)) Walkabilityy – Located at the highlyvisible intersection of Douglas Road andAlhambra Plaza, The Alhambra is justthree blocks north of Coral Gables’ famed“Miracle Mile” and within walking dis-tance of approximately 50 dining estab-lishments, ranging from fast food eateriesto four-star restaurants. The Alhambra’stenants enjoy the proximity of an abun-dance of retail, professional services andentertainment venues all within a shortwalk from the office.

5)) Exceptionall Views – One of the topcriteria that office tenants seek in Miamiare views, and Two Alhambra is one of thefew office buildings in Coral Gables thatcan boast unobstructed views of Miami’sdowntown skyline and also water viewsfrom its 34,000-square-foot penthouse, anexquisite, light-filled two-story space with16.5-foot floor-to-ceiling heights, notto mention plenty of floor-to-ceilingwindows.

Style, Sophistication, and Spectacular Views:Why “The Alhambra” Should Be Your Next Corporate Headquarters

Two Alhambra, Coral GablesLeasing opportunities at The Alhambra range

from 1,000 SF to 50,000 SF. For more informationor a property tour, contact CBRE’s Maggie Kurtz

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The Avalon is the best-kept secret in the

Toyota vehicle lineup. Lexus aside, it’s the

top of the line for the Japanese automaker

and it was designed and engineered in North

America.

The all-new 2013 four-door Avalon has a

stylish and sporty exterior and luxurious interi-

or styling, with all the latest convenience tech-

nologies, and this year it’s available with either

a V-6 gasoline engine or a hybrid powertrain.

The front-wheel drive Avalon is offered in

four trim levels — XLE, Premium, Touring

and Limited — and all come standard with

Toyota’s 3.5-liter, DOHC V-6 engine mated

to a six-speed automatic transaxle, enhanced

for a more responsive, efficient performance.

The all-aluminum engine produces 268 hp

and 248 pounds feet of torque, and clocks a

0-60 mph time of just under seven seconds.The powertrain’s programming has been

updated to offer ECO, NORMAL and SPORTmodes. ECO mode saves gas by reducing

power at lower speeds and reducing energyused by the air-conditioning system, whileSPORT mode delivers increased accelerationthrough altered engine control unit (ECU)programming and more direct and responsiveEPS programming to enhance steering “feel.”The new transaxle is equipped with a lowerdifferential gear ratio for better fuel economy(21 city/31 highway).

Our test Avalon for the week was equippedwith the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drivetechnology. The Avalon Hybrid has a 2.5-liter, Atkinson-cycle, four-cylinder engine, a244.8-volt nickel-metal hydride battery packand a pair of electric motor/generators withinthe transaxle.

A power-control unit houses an inverter, aDC-DC converter, a step-up converter (raisesvoltage to a maximum of 650 volts) and thehybrid-drive ECU, which governs the seam-less operation of electric-motor power appli-cation and regenerative braking.

The Avalon’s hybrid’s 204-cell batterypack is located in the trunk behind the rearseats, but still allows ample trunk space. Thescroll casing for the battery cooling system’sblower fan is quiet and efficient, and helpsreduce interior noise. The power-control unitin the engine bay houses the inverter and DC-DC converter.

The Avalon Hybrid has a total system out-

put of 200 hp and offers three modes of oper-ation — EV, ECO and SPORT. It gets anEPA-rated 40 mpg in the city and a 39 mpgon the highway for a combined 40 mpg. Inthe EV mode under certain conditions the carcan run solely on electric power. The EVmode can be engaged for up to one mile atspeeds up to 25 mph, an all-electric optiongood for use in residential areas or parkinggarages.

The ECO drive mode engages the gasolinemotor, but reduces throttle response andHVAC output to help improve overall effi-

ciency, while the SPORT Mode takes fulladvantage of the new Avalon’s improvedchassis and suspension by altering theengine’s throttle response and enhancingsteering feel.

The MSRP on the 2013 Toyota Avalonranges from $30,990 to $39,650.

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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