Sunny Isles Beach Sun 1.30.2012

BY SYLVIA FLORES Assistant Director Cultural and Human Services

HHave you heard about a newrestaurant on South Beachthat you would love to trybut can’t find a way to getthere? Have you been

wanting to go to Lincoln Road to shop, butcan’t find someone to drive you? Well, nowyou can. The City of Sunny Isles Beach is con-stantly looking for ways to improve our servic-es, and meet the needs of our residents. To thatend, we have partnered with the Town ofSurfside to offer our residents the convenience

of riding the Shuttle Bus to South Beach(Lincoln Road) for FREE three times a week.

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,residents can get on the City Shuttle Bus fromthe following locations between 9am – 10am(call 305.792.1706 for exact stop times):

Newport Beach ResortRamada HotelHeritage ParkGolden ShoresPelican Community Park / Sunny Isles

Beach Government CenterAvila NorthWinston TowersAvila South

Porto BellagioPlaza of the AmericasMarina Del Mar / Coastal TowersArlen HouseThe City of Sunny Isles Beach shuttle bus

will then stop at the Surfside Publix (94th Street& Harding Avenue) at 9:50am where passengerscan transfer to the Town of Surfside shuttle bus,to continue on to Lincoln Road. Passengers willhave two opportunities to return home, either at12:20pm or 2:25pm from Lincoln Road.

For information on exact stop times andlocations, please contact the Cultural &Human Services Department at305.792.1706.

BY BARI AUERBACH

TThe first CityC o m m i s s i o nmeeting of 2012featured moremilestone “firsts”

for Sunny Isles Beach – continuingto earn fame and acclaim for finan-cial strength, luxury, park projectsand public safety promoting thehighest quality of life.

‘FIRST CLASS FINANCES’ At the Jan. 19 City Commission

meeting, CPA Cynthia Calvert of

State of the City 2012

Community NewspapersCommunity NewspapersSunny IslesBeach SunSunny IslesBeach Sun

Publ i shed in cooperat ion wi th The Sunny Is l e s Beach Chamber of Commerce ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connect ing Loca l Bus ine s s e s s ince 1958

VOL. 30, NO. 5JANUARY 30, 2012

–––––– See FIRST CLASS, page 19

The City of Sunny Isles Beach, Cultural & Human Services

Department, presents the following upcoming events.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

FFiirrsstt CCllaassss

BY MAYOR NORMAN S. EDELCUP

Dear Citizens ofSunny Isles Beach:

According to theCity Charter, I am topresent a “State of theCity” message on anannual basis in January.This affords the Officeof the Mayor the ability

to update our citizens about importantissues that came before your CityCommission during this past year.

It is my pleasure and privilege as Mayorof Sunny Isles Beach to report to you, thecitizens of our wonderful City, that the stateof the City’s financial condition continuesto be very secure and strong. This past yearwe have been able to maintain our funding

on scheduled capital improvement projectsand at the same time maintain a healthy gen-eral fund reserve in excess of $10 million.

During the past 4 years the financial andreal estate markets in this country sufferedthe worst downfall since “The GreatDepression” in the 1930s. Locally we haveseen real estate values drop by as much as25 to 50 percent. In recognizing these eco-nomic changes the City Commissioners andI set into motion important policy and budg-etary changes affecting the financial wellbe-ing of our City.

The projected governmental operatingbudget for 2012 is $27.8 million, a 2.3 %increase from 2011. According to theMiami-Dade County Tax Assessor’s Office,property values in Sunny Isles Beach -excluding new construction, increased over-all from $5.4 billion to $5.6 billion.

The City added $224 million in new con-

struction to our tax base in 2011. In the eightyears that I have been Mayor, our taxableproperty values have risen from $2.5 billionto $5.8 billion, an increase of 132%! Ourmillage rate of $2.886 per $1,000 of taxablevalue has remained the same as last year.The rate is 14% less than the 3.35 millagerate we had in 2003 when I became Mayor.

The City of Sunny Isles Beach tookadvantage of its strong liquidity investmentand borrowing capacity by refinancingapproximately $7.7 million of debt at 5%interest rate to an impressive 2.38% interestrate. As a result it was also able to obtain anadditional $2.3 million in funding from SunTrust Bank. These new funds will be usedfor developing parks in the southern andwestern areas of the City.

NNEEWW —— CCaattcchh aa FFRREEEE rriiddee ttoo SSoouutthh BBeeaacchhFIU OPERA

PG. 2

A look back at 2011

–– See STATE OF THE CITY, page 21

Sunny Serenade

Romantic Flamenco Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Samson Oceanfront Park

Schneblyy Wineryy Tourr

Thursday,, Februaryy 16,, 20122 Southh Miamii Dadee

Sunnyy Serenadee

Romanticc Flamencoo Wednesday,, Februaryy 15,, 20122

Samsonn Oceanfrontt Parkk

Schnebly Winery Tour

Thursday, February 16, 2012 South Miami Dade

Page 2 COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM January 30, 2012

4 Seasons Cultural Series featured FIU Opera Arias on January 18

(PHOTO BY MIKE TRIBBY)

(PHOTOS BY LUZ CUSNAIDER)

January 30, 2011 COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM Page 3

We always hear about that one who hasthe perfect job or marriage or relationship.

Always someone else not you or me.How many times have you heard aboutthe perfect mate? However in almostevery of the perfects the oneinvolved usually is a “was.”

Seems that passing awaybrings about memories thatmakes the departed one a per-fect saint. Amazing how theyweren’t that way when alive butas soon as they were gone, theybecame perfect through whathas to be a very foggy memory.

Then there is the perfect job. Ever speakto anyone who has the perfect job?

To me, if someone is creative andenjoyed doing so. That has to be perfect.

Someone delving into one’s brain haddone a good job to create something thatcan be useful for a long time or even amonth or two.

In the past two decades I’ve written this

column and most times enjoyed doing so.I feel lucky to have an outlet for my

thoughts and stories. Should make me feelgood, shouldn’t it?

However, sometimes I could very easilyhurt someone with my words if Iwanted to. In fact I have written afew times about someone I didn’tlike.

However on re-reading thatarticle, I realized that I was real-ly hitting below the belt becauseI felt I wanted to blow off somesteam on that particular person.

I felt very good about what Ihad written but I felt even better when Itore up what I had written.

Maybe that’s something we all shoulddo on occasion by writing or even think-ing negatives about some acquaintancesfor some slight or other and then “tear itup.”

That could feel pretty good and even feelperfect.

Wandering & Pondering

DAN PALMER

Perfect

LA FITNESS

cannot open it

BY BARI AUERBACH

Just when you thoughtyou had the latest gizmo orgadget, they come out withan upgrade! It’s hard tokeep up with innovationsand revelations like these:

HHiigghh SSppeeeedd AAcccceessss:: Just when youwere getting used to road construction,you realize its been worth the wait to getaround faster – but now you’ll have tocome up with new excuses for being latesince your boss will never believe youwere “stuck in traffic.”

MMyy--PPaadd:: Just when you thought skyp-ing on your i-Pad was the greatest way tocommunicate, you realize it’s even coolerto have real face time with your significantother in the pad you share.

WWhhyy--FFii?? Just when you were wonder-ing why the mall would offer free Wi-Fi,you find out the great new marketing strat-egy is getting everyone who’s not in astore to shop on-line.

HHiigghh--DDeeff:: Just when you thought yournew TV was picture perfect, you take alook at all the lush landscaping and

sparkling ocean views and realize SunnyIsles Beach high-rises “def” have the mostspectacular views!

FFaaccee--lliifftt BBooookk:: Just when you thoughtyou had the latest, greatest injectables, youfind out there’s a new one that can makeyou look as young as your kids – onlyproblem is now you won’t be able to buyyour favorite fine wine without being card-ed at Publix or Epicure!

TThhiinn iiss IInn:: Just when you thought therewas no way you could keep your NewYear’s resolution to lose weight, diet cen-ters are contemplating a winning incen-tive: “Lose at least 10 pounds and we’llgive you the thinnest new computer orphone!”

BBuuiillddiinngg BBlloogg:: Just when you thoughtyou wouldn’t see any new construction fora long time, you read a building blog aboutultra-luxurious new developments on therise proving economic downturns aren’tdeterring progress in Sunny Isles Beach.

44GG RReeddeeffiinneedd:: Just when you thought4G was as good as it gets, Sunny IslesBeach redefined 4G to stand for the citythat’s “Gorgeous, Glamorous, Gifted andthe Greatest!”


• • LIFE IN THE CITY • • Latest and Greatest

GENERAL PROVISIONS: Every issue of Community Newspapers is fully copyrighted, and all property rights, including advertisements produced by Community Newspapers. Artwork and/or typography furnished or arranged for/by us, shall be the property of

Community Newspapers. No such ad or any art thereof may be reproduced without the prior consent of Community Newspapers.

www.communitynewspapers.comWe will not return solicited or unsolicited editorial material including stories, columns and or photographs. If you send us anything, make sure that you have duplicate copies of the material.

MILLER PUBLISHING and COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS are proud to publish the following newspapers:Aventura News, Biscayne Bay, Coral Gables News, Doral Tribune, Kendall Gazette, Cutler Bay News, Palmetto Bay News,

Pinecrest Tribune, South Miami News, Sunny Isles Beach Sun, Miami Beach News, West Park News, Miami Gardens, Opa Locka Review

PUBLISHER ........................................................................................................................................................................... Grant MillerEXECUTIVE EDITOR ..............................................................................................................................................................Michael MillerEDITOR .............................................................................................................................................................................Daniel PalmerWRITERS, COLUMNISTS...................................................................................Bari Auerbach, Ron Beasley, Lee Stephens, Al Sunshine, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES.................................................................................................. Albie Barnes, Beatriz Brandfon, Roberta Bergman,

Celia Canabate, Diane Chasin, Enrique Chau, Sharon Christian, Lori Cohen, Diane Maddox, Ann Robbins-Udel, Fara Sax, Diane S. Schiller, Korinna Soave

LEGAL ADVERTISING ......................................................................................................................................Enrique Chau, Georgia TaitBOOKKEEPING .....................................................................................................................................................................Jesus ToledoPROOF DEPARTMENT............................................................................................................................................................Isabel VavrekRECEPTIONIST...............................................................................................................................................................Nicole GrabowskiGRAPHIC ARTISTS...................................................................................................... ..........Isabel Ortega, Catalina Roca, Cristian OrtizNEWSPAPER PRINTING DEPARTMENT................................................................................Paul Criscuolo, Magda Gonzalez, Juan Valerio PUBLISHER EMERITUS.............................................................................................................................................................. Ron Miller

Community NewspapersTM

6796 S.W. 62 Avenue, South Miami, FL 33143 • Phone (305) 669-7355, Fax (305) 662-6980 (USPS 699-310) (ISSN 1060-782)

Want to Help the Planet?DON’T FORGET TO RECYCLE

CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH

TTuueessddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 77,, 22001122 aatt 1100::0000 aa..mm.. BBiidd OOppeenniinnggss RRFFPP NNoo.. 1122--0011--0011 ““RReessttrroooomm SSttrruuccttuurraall BBeeaamm RReessttoorraattiioonn””

aanndd RRFFPP NNoo.. 1122--0011--0022 ““SSeeccuurriittyy CCoonnssuullttaannttss””First Floor Meeting Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue

TThhuurrssddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 99,, 22001122 aatt 99::0000 aammMMoouunntt SSiinnaaii BBlloooodd PPrreessssuurree && GGlluuccoossee SSccrreeeenniinngg

First Floor Meeting Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue

TTuueessddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 1144,, 22001122 aatt 1100::0000 aammCCiittyy CCoommmmiissssiioonn WWoorrkksshhoopp –– AAggeennddaa RReevviieeww

Fourth Floor Conference Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue

TTuueessddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 1144,, 22001122 aatt 1100::0000 aa..mm.. BBiidd OOppeenniinngg RRFFPP NNoo.. 1122--0011--0033 ““DDeevv.. PPllaannss aanndd SSuurrvveeyy ffoorr TTeemmpp TTrraaiilleerr””


WWeeddnneessddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 1155,, 22001122 aatt 77::0000 ppmm HHiissttoorriicc PPrreesseerrvvaattiioonn BBooaarrdd MMeeeettiinngg


WWeeddnneessddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 1155,, 22001122 ffrroomm 77::3300 pp..mm.. –– 99::0000 pp..mm..SSuunnnnyy SSeerreennaaddee CCoonncceerrtt

Samson Oceanfront Park, 17425 Collins Avenue

TThhuurrssddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 1166,, 22001122 aatt 66::3300 ppmmRReegguullaarr CCiittyy CCoommmmiissssiioonn MMeeeettiinngg

David P. Samson Commission Chambers, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue

TTuueessddaayy,, FFeebbrruuaarryy 2211,, 22001122 aatt 1100::0000 aa..mm.. BBiidd OOppeenniinngg RRFFPP NNoo.. 1122--0011--0044 ““BBeeaacchh AAcccceessss SSiiggnnss””


Jane A. Hines, CMC, City ClerkAll persons are invited to attend these meetings. If a person decides to appeal any decisionmade at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and, for suchpurpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which recordincludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons who are disabled andwho need special accommodations to participate in any meeting because of that disabilityshould contact the City Manager at 305-947-0606, no later than 48 hours prior to the pro-ceeding; if hearing impaired, please telephone the TDD line at 305-940-2366 for assistance.

FEBRUARY 2012CALENDAR OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS


Barbara Buxton, J.D., LL.M.Florida Attorney

Nursing Home Medicaid • Elder Law & Estate PlanningFlorida Medicaid Planning & Eligibility

Asset Protection • Wills, Trusts, Living WillsPowers of Attorney • Guardianships

Probate: Estate Administration

Serving Dade, Broward & Palm Beach CountiesTel.: 305.932.2293 Miami-Dade County

954.760.7077 Broward Countywww.buxtonlaw.com

A balloon is a bonus in your life. Itwas probably given to you, the first time,when you were very young, as a reward oras something to delight you. A balloonbrings joy. It is beautiful and fascinatingto behold. It gives pleasure.

The first lesson you learn about a bal-loon is that you have to be responsible andhold on to it. If you let go, it will floataway never to return to you. Frequently, achild will cry the first time they let go.They will experience some remorse andsadness. Hopefully, they make the mentalconnection that something beautiful andjoyful needs to be appreciated and cher-ished.

Relationships can be like balloons. Youhave to hold on to them. As much as it hurtsyou to let go, it also hurts when someone elselets you go. It hurts to be let go of as a part-ner, spouse, friend or employee. It hurts

when infidelity, divorce, and the loss of a joboccurs. It hurts when someone moves awayand lets you go. It is painful and disappoint-ing when you move away and those leftbehind do not hold on to you or your rela-tionship.

It is normal to wonder; “Why didn’tthey hold on to me?” “How could they letme go out of their life so easily?” Ithought I brought them joy just like theballoons. I thought I brought them some-thing unique and special. I thought I wasimportant to them.

It is normal to be confused and togrieve. Try to accept it even if you do notunderstand it. No matter what, do notblame yourself. Do not feel undesirable.Remind yourself that some things are notmeant to last forever.

If you are fortunate to have many beau-tiful relationships and balloons in yourlife make an extra effort to keep them. Tiethem down so they don’t get away.Anchor them in your heart.

Patricia Frank is a LicensedPsychotherapist. She can be reached at305-788-4864.

FRANKLY SPEAKING

Patricia C. Frank

Hold on to your special balloons

The Cultural & Human Services depart-ment hosts events throughout the year.Here you will find a listing of the upcomingcity events, and any important informationyou should know in order to attend.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

BINGO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 20123:00 – 4:00 PM, SUNNY ISLES BEACHGOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSIONCHAMBERS, (18070 COLLINS AVENUE)Come with friends and neighbors andenjoy some friendly games of bingo. Wingift cards and cash prizes. Participation is$2 per person but call ahead to305.792.1706 to reserve your seat.

MT. SINAI LECTURE SERIES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 201210:00 AM – NOON, SUNNY ISLES BEACHGOVERNMENT CENTER,

COMMISSION CHAMBERS, (18070 COLLINS AVENUE)Free – But reservations required. Call305.674.2600.

ORIGINAL MIAMI BEACH ANTIQUE SHOW,FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012BUS LEAVES GOVERNMENT CENTER AT 12 NOONBrowse through antique collectors anddealers from all over the world! Explorethese little treasures and maybe even pur-chase something special for yourself.Heavy walking is required. Returning at5:30 pm. Residents $5.00 Non Residents$10.00. On sale at Pelican CommunityPark, 18115 North Bay Road and the SIBVisitor Center, 18070 Collins Avenue.Any questions call 305.792.1706.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, JIMMY NEUTRON,FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012

7:00 – 9:00 PM, HERITAGE PARK (19200 COLLINS AVENUE)Gather the kids and stroll down toHeritage Park for Family Movie Night.The event is free. There will be fun foodsfor sale from Kiwanis Club of Sunny IslesBeach/North Miami Beach. For moredetails call 305.792.1706.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, JIMMY NEUTRON,SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 20127:00 – 9:00 PM, TOWN CENTER PARK(17200 COLLINS AVENUE)Gather the kids and stroll down to TownCenter Park for Family Movie Night. Theevent is free. There will be fun foods forsale from Kiwanis Club of Sunny IslesBeach/North Miami Beach. For moredetails call 305.792.1706.

MT. SINAI BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD SUGAR TESTING9:00 AM - NOON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012First Floor Meeting Room, GovernmentCenter, 18070 Collins AvenueNo reservations required, first come, firstserve basis.

FTRI TELEPHONE DEMO & DISTRIBUTION,MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 201210:00 AM TO NOON AT PELICANCOMMUNITY PARKEligibility requirements must be met andreservations are necessary. Call305.271.7343 for more information.

HEARING SCREENING FOR ADULTS &SENIORS, MONDAY FEBRUARY 13, 201211:00AM – NOON AT PELICANCOMMUNITY PARKFREE BUT RESERVATIONSREQUIRED. Call the National balanceand Hearing centers for an appointment

with an experienced audiologist at305.674.2435.

SUNNY SERENADE, WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY 15, 20127:30 PM AT SAMSON OCEANFRONT PARK,17425 COLLINS AVENUEBring your valentine to enjoy romanticflamenco music and dancing performanceunder the stars in a beautiful beachfrontsetting. Admission is free. Food is avail-able for purchase.

SCHNEBLY REDLAND’S WINERY TOUR,THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012BUS LEAVES GOVERNMENT CENTER AT 8:00 AMModerate walking is required for this 45minute winery tour and wine tasting witha souvenir wine glass. Transportationincluded. Lunch at your own cost at theWhite Lion Café. Returning at 4:00 pm.Residents $25.00 Non Residents $30.00.On sale at Pelican Community Park,18115 North Bay Road and the SIBVisitor Center, 18070 Collins Avenue.Any questions call 305.792.1706.

BINGO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 20123:00 – 4:00 PM, SUNNY ISLES BEACHGOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSIONCHAMBERSCome with friends and neighbors andenjoy some friendly games of bingo. Wingift cards and cash prizes. Participation is$2 per person but call ahead to305.792.1706 to reserve your seat.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

FFoorr mmoorree iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn oonn aannyy ooff tthheesseeeevveennttss oorr ootthheerr pprrooggrraammss//aaccttiivviittiieessooffffeerreedd bbyy tthhee CCuullttuurraall && HHuummaannSSeerrvviicceess DDeeppaarrttmmeenntt,, ccaallll uuss aatt330055..779922..11770066..


Upcoming Events — February 2012

Wireless connection available at City Parks

CCaalllliinngg aallll SSuunnnnyyIIsslleess BBeeaacchh

VVeetteerraannssThe City of Sunny Isles Beach requests nomina-

tions of veterans to be placed on the wall in HeritagePark for Veterans Day, November 11, 2012.

To download a copy of the nomination form, pleasevisit ww.sibfl.net or copies are available at Sunny IslesBeach Government Center Information Desk or PelicanCommunity Park Information Desk. Please submit yourcompleted nomination form with proof of residency (SIBResident ID or utility bill) and military service (DD214 orequivalent).

NOTE: Only service men and women who Are, orWere residents of Sunny Isles Beach themselves, canbe nominated

DEADLINE: for forms is September 1, 2012.


BY CHIEF FRED MAAS

Sunny Isles Beach PoliceDepartment

On December 16, 2012, 266 men andwomen proudly received their gradua-tion certificates from the most presti-gious National Academy (N.A.) of theF.B.I. at Quantico, VA. In all, 49 stateswere represented and (3) three militaryorganizations. It was the end of anarduous and sometimes grueling 11week program. But Captain Snyderpersevered, applied himself and dedi-cated his efforts to the cause. In the endhe was the proud recipient of an honorbestowed upon him as a graduate of theclass of #247, N.A.

We as an agency missed him and hiscontributions to our police department.He was welcomed back heartily uponhis return and the City Commission rec-ognized him on January 19, 2012 attheir meeting.

Captain Snyder also successfullycompleted the Yellow Brick Road, aninfamous obstacle course that one mustsuccessfully complete at the end of theterm in order to receive an individual,personalized Yellow Brick. CaptainSnyder’s “Brick” proudly sits in thepolice trophy case at the Sunny IslesBeach Police Department.

Congratulations Captain Snyder andwelcome home.

Sunny Isles Beach PoliceCaptain Snyder graduates

from FBI National Academy

Small business owners in Miami-Dade’s District 4 are invited to apply forCommissioner Sally Heyman’s Momand Pop Small Business Grant Program.Applicants may be eligible to receive upto $5,000 that can be used for purchas-ing equipment, supplies, inventory,commercial liability insurance, securitysystems, advertising and marketing andmaking minor renovations.

AApppplliiccaattiioonnss wwiillll bbee aacccceepptteeddJJaannuuaarryy 1166 tthhrroouugghh FFeebbrruuaarryy 1177,, 22001122.

Business owners interested in apply-ing for the 2012 District 4 Mom andPop Small Business Grant Programmust meet the following criteria: exist-ed for at least two years; employs nomore than seven employees; currentlynot in default or non-compliance withany County loan or grant program; isnot affiliated with a national chain;does not own more than two business-es; and does not engage in illegal activ-ity at the stated business location.

AApppplliiccaattiioonnss mmuusstt bbee rreecceeiivveedd nnoollaatteerr tthhaann 1122 nnoooonn oonn FFeebbrruuaarryy 1177,,22001122 oorr tthheeyy wwiillll nnoott bbee aacccceepptteedd..Completed original applications can bemailed or hand delivered to:Commissioner Sally A. Heyman,District 4 Office, 1100 NE 163rdStreet, #303, North Miami Beach, FL33162.

Only one application per business

will be accepted. Home-based busi-nesses are welcome to apply, althoughnon-profit agencies are not eligible forfunding. Businesses that receivedfunding in the past can apply, but prior-ity will be given to those businessesthat have never received funding.Applications can be typed or printed.Illegible, incomplete, or faxed applica-tions will be disqualified.

Guidelines for the Mom and PopSmall Business Grant Program requirethat each approved recipient attend amandatory business training workshopto be scheduled at a later date. Asidefrom financial support, the Mom andPop Grant Program provides technicalassistance in order to create a betterworking and business environment,promote economic development oppor-tunities, educate owners about variousCounty-funded programs and projects,form/foster better working relation-ships among small business owners,and retain and eventually create morejobs, offering the necessary trainingthat small business owners so desper-ately need to become more efficientand competitive.

To see if your business is locatedwithin District 4 or for more informa-tion, call 305-787-5999. Applicationswill be made available at www.miami-dade.gov/district04 on January 16.

Commissioner Heymanannounces the 2012 Mom and

Pop Small Business GrantsSmall businesses may be eligible to receive up to $5,000

SECURITY NOTICEAll persons entering the City of Sunny Isles Beach Government facil-

ities may be subject to an electronic metal detector screening/searchfor weapons. Any individual refusing to be screened/searched forweapons before being allowed access to the city facility and/or meetingwill be turned away and advised to leave the premises.

Congratulations are in order!––––––––––––––––––––––––



School Liaison Officer Patty Gonzalez winsprestigious L.E.O. Award for 2012

BY CHIEF FRED MAAS

Sunny Isles Beach Police Department

More than 850 peo-ple attended the largestever, Law EnforcementOfficer Gala onSaturday, January 21,2012 at the MiamiBeach ConventionCenter. This Gala has

become known as the Academy Awards ofLaw Enforcement or the L.E.O.’s.

It was an exciting and anxious night forall as winners were announced in variouscategories for outstanding achievementand life saving efforts. In the end our veryown Sunny Isles Beach Police Officer,Patty Gonzalez was a winner of the presti-gious L.E.O. Statue for her contributionsto child safety at our local communityschool. Officer Gonzalez is the SchoolLiaison Officer at Norman S. Edelcup K-8Community School in our city. Her contri-butions and dedication to the childrenwere recognized by the awards committee.Congratulations Officer Gonzalez.

Unless otherwise indicated*, allMiami-Dade County Sunny Isles BeachBranch classes and programs are held inthe first floor Meeting Room of the SunnyIsles Beach Government Center, 18070Collins Avenue. For more informationabout the classes below, call: 305-682-0726

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

AADDUULLTTOONNGGOOIINNGGBBooookk DDiissccuussssiioonn GGrroouuppThursday, February 16, 20126:30 – 7:30 p.m.

CCoommppuutteerr BBaassiiccssTuesday, February 7, 201210:00 – 11:00 a.m.SeniorsRegistration is required.

JJoobb SSeeaarrcchh aanndd RReessuummee WWrriittiinnggAAssssiissttaanncceeThursdays, January 5 – April 26, 20121:00 – 3:00 p.m.

TThhee JJooyy ooff YYiiddddiisshh CClluubbWednesday, February 15, 20122:00 – 3:30 p.m.

RRuussssiiaann SSoocciiaall CClluubbSaturday, February 18, 2012

4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

YYOOUUNNGG AADDUULLTTOONNGGOOIINNGGTTeeeenn CClluubb:: GGaammee OOnn!!Wednesday, February 1, 20123:30 – 4:30 p.m.Ages 12 – 18 yrs.

CCHHIILLDDRREENNOONNGGOOIINNGGRReeaaddiinngg RReeaaddyy BBaabbyy SSttoorryyttiimmeeMondays, January 9 – April 30, 201210:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.Soothing stories, songs and finger playsfor babies and their caregivers.Ages 0 – 18 mos.

Registration is required.

RReeaaddiinngg RReeaaddyy TTooddddlleerr SSttoorryyttiimmeeMondays, January 9 – April 30, 201210:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Stories, songs and activities for toddlersand their caregivers.Ages 19 mos. to 3 yrs. Registration is required.

AArrttss aanndd CCrraaffttss @@ tthhee LLiibbrraarryySaturday, February 4, 201210:30 – 11:30 a.m.Multi-cultural crafts, stories, and otherfun activities. Grades K-6

• • • SIB Branch Library Programs – WINTER 2012 • • •

Officer Patty Gonzalez (left) winner of the prestigious award poses with the L.E.O. statue.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Recycle and NSE/SIB K-8 and MDCPS Win

Want to help NSE/SIB K-8 win $2,000?

Of course you do, so here’s how it works. NSE/SIB K-8 is participating in SIRInternational Corporation’s “Go Green” recycling program. Proceeds will benefit TheFoundation for New Education initiatives campaign to bring wireless technology toM-DCPS classrooms. Schools are divided by enrollment numbers into three cate-gories. The winner in each category will receive $2,000

WHEN ARE WE COLLECTING? From January 25th to February 25th

WHERE ARE WE COLLECTING? NSE/SIB K-8 students can bring their recycling items to Ms. Ward, Room 352, any

morning. The community can bring their recycling items to a curb side drop off infront of the school (201 182nd Drive) on Mondays from 3:00pm-4:00pm andWednesdays from 2:00pm-3:30pm.

WHAT ARE WE COLLECTING? Any computers, laptops or computer components (keyboards, mice, speakers):LCDs and Monitors MP PlayersFax machines VCRs and DVDsPrinters Cell PhonesInkjets cartridges Telephone EquipmentCopiers Video game consolesCameras and Camcorders

HHeellpp uuss bbee nnuummbbeerr oonnee iinn oouurr ccaatteeggoorryy ((885500 ssttuuddeennttss oorr mmoorree))!! HHeellpp uuss wwiinn

$$22,,000000.. HHeellpp MMDDCCPPSS bbrriinngg mmoorree wwiirreelleessss tteecchhnnoollooggyy ttoo tthhee DDiissttrriicctt..


BY ROSLYN BREZIN Former Commissioner SIB

It was a beautiful sunny day, just coolenough for comfort. As we boarded the busto Clewiston you could feel everyone’senthusiasm about what a happy, good daythis would be. The ride both ways was afun-filled party. We had snacks includingmuffins, cookies, fruit, etc., games, and themusical movie “Chicago”.

Bobby, our tour guide, greeted us whenwe arrived and the best was yet to come.The Clewiston Museum was the formerCity Hall built in 1928. It featured anexceptional record of the early days andreminded me of old Florida. We watched ashort interesting film and had time to visitthe gift shop and of course browse.

The Clewiston Inn built in 1938 wasplaced on the National Registry of HistoricPlaces. It’s restored without losing it beau-ty and charm. The dining room was readyfor us when we arrived. It was a welcom-ing setting and a perfect place for lunch.After dessert and coffee and a little social-izing we once again boarded our bus for awonderful informative tour.

There was so much to see and so muchto learn. We had a close up view of sugar-cane harvesting operations. We went to theU.S. Sugar Corporation Mills in Clewistonwhere they process nearly 45,000 tons ofsugarcane per day, producing 700,000 tonsof sugar per year.

In addition, they own Southern GardensCitrus, one of the largest orange juice sup-pliers in North America. They processmore than 100 million gallons of not-from-concentrate (NFC) orange juice yearly.

First opened in 1994 they process up to 20million boxes of oranges in a season, pro-ducing more than 100 million gallons ofNFC annually.

The tour was detailed where we couldsee and we had an expert guide to tell usabout each step both at Sugarland andSouthern Gardens Citrus. We drove alongthe waterfront, saw the park and scenictrail. There was something for everyone to

enjoy, including the beautiful residentialareas. We saw “The Captain Deane DuffHouse.” His impressive French NormandyRevival residence is listed on the NationalRegistry of Historic Places. We saw theschools and learned a little about govern-ment in this city whose population is lessthan half of Sunny Isles Beach.

My thanks to Sunny Isles Beach Mayorand Commission, Susan Simpson and

Carrie Martinez of the Cultural and HumanServices Department, and to my colleagueChairman Dennis Stubbolo for making this“Vacation Day” possible.

Join us for our next trip, The SchneblyWinery Tour on Thursday, February 16th.Purchase tickets at Pelican Park or SunnyIsles Beach Government Center. Forinformation call Roz Brezin 305-949-1522.


Sugarland Tour, a total success

The tour group poses in the sugarcane field and Roslyn Brezin even remembered Where in the World is the Sunny Isles Beach Sun.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BY RICHARD C. SCHULMAN City Historian

February 12th this yearis the 203rd anniversaryof Abraham Lincoln’sbirthday. “Honest Abe”was born in 1809 inKentucky. He was

President from 1861 – 1865. His inaugu-ration speech included a now famousquote: “Though passion may havestrained it must not break our bonds ofaffection.” President Barack Obama usedthe Lincoln Bible to take his oath ofoffice.

The celebration of St.Valentine’s Day is dedicatedto lovers, greeting cardcompanies and those whosell those heart-shapedcandy boxes. This dayhappens to fall in themiddle of AmericanHeart Month. If youbelieve that whenAmerica acts for heartfeltreasons, the action is usuallyfor the best.

Keep in mind that St. Valentine’s Day isthe birthday of the man who propoundedone of the gloomier theories about life.

Thomas Malthus, born in Englandin 1706, argued that postponing

the age of marriage was thebest way to prevent thesupply of people fromoutrunning the supply offood.

So, on February 14th

you have your choice ofSt. Valentine’s Day

romance or the “waitawhile” counsel of a man born

on this day many years ago,Thomas Malthus. Who is right?

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

LLIINNCCOOLLNN’’SS BBIIRRTTHHDDAAYY SSTT.. VVAALLEENNTTIINNEE’’SS DDAAYY


BY BARI AUERBACH

Have you been working behind yourcomputer for hours, straining your back?Has meeting a tight deadline left youuptight and stressed? If increasing wellbe-ing and productivity is your goal, it’s timeto schedule an appointment with MariaStellato and Adriana Perez - co-founders ofHolistic Health Care Miami.

Stellato and Perez, licensed in Orientaland Chinese medicine, are promoting“wellness in the workplace” by providingholistic therapies that can create a positiveeffect on mind and body health.

“We believe holistic healing treatmentsare the most natural and effective way tocorrect energy imbalances in the body inorder to achieve maximum health,”Stellato explains.

“We can treat a variety of symptoms anddisorders using non-invasive, holisticmodalities including acupuncture, massageand physical therapy, Chinese herbs, home-opathy and hypnotherapy, “adds Perez.“Healing Reiki treatments, skin care andnutritional counseling are also available.”

My aching back! If muscle pain has youoff your game, ask for massage or physical

therapy. Cupping treatments can also begiven by an acupuncturist placing cups onspecific body parts to create a vacuumeffect relieving muscle pain and tension.

Aachoo! If office absenteeism is on the

rise, prevent illness with an acupuncturetreatment to help the body activate theimmune system.

Ouch! If you bumped your knee on a filecabinet, try a Moxivustion treatment with

an herb called mugwort that can acceleratethe healing process.

Oh no! If the power went out in the mid-dle of your power point, experience a Reikitreatment for stress reduction and relaxation.

Yawn! If you’re having trouble sleepingand your meeting is at 7 a.m., a hypnosissession can help overcome sleep disorders,depression and phobias.

Short & sweet! If you’re a busy profes-sional, hurry to Holistic Health CareMiami’s “Short & Sweet” cost-effective,20 minute sessions providing fast resultswhen you’re in a rush or on a budget.

“We empower our patients by educatingthem on different approaches,” Perez says.“We find that bringing people into balanceis the key to preventing and treating dis-ease.” Stellato emphasizes, “Treatmentgoals can be realized through educationand lifestyle changes leading to betterhealth and greater success driven by ‘well-ness in the workplace.’”

For more information about HolisticHealth Care of Miami located at 17150Northeast 19th Avenue in North MiamiBeach, phone: 305-949-9828 or visit holis-tichealthcaremiami.com

Holistic Health Care Miami promotes ‘wellness in the workplace’

Maria Stellato and Adriana Perez––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––


NEW HOURSSIB BRANCH LIBRARYMonday, Tuesday, Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pmFriday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

ClosedFriday and Sunday

BY CAROLINE UNDERWOOD

According to national statistics, 10,839people were killed in 2010 in drunk-driv-ing crashes; that’s one life lost every 50minutes.

In an effort to save lives and honor thosewho have been killed or injured, theMADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)affiliate of Miami-Dade County is invitingthe community to partake in its secondannual signature fundraiser, Walk LikeMADD, a festival and mini walk forfriends and families.

Supported by presenting sponsorsKendall Toyota and Lexus of Kendall, thespecial event takes place Saturday, Feb. 11,3-6 p.m., at Evelyn Greer Park in theVillage of Pinecrest.

“This community-wide initiative paystribute to victims and survivors of drunkdriving and educates the public about pre-venting future tragedies,” said JanetMondshein, executive director of theMADD Miami-Dade Affiliate and eventco-chair. “We want to generate moreawareness about this violent crime andwork collectively to stop it.”

A tug-of-war between local police offi-cers and firefighters will be conducted aswell as jaws-of-life and police dog demon-strations. Walk Like MADD also will havemusic, games and rides for children andteens, a variety of vendors focused onValentine’s Day and a selection of delec-table foods. Participants, encouraged toregister in advance, will walk the third of amile track at Evelyn Greer Park in supportof MADD’s mission and in honor and

memory of loved ones.MADD is a not-for-profit grassroots

organization that aids victims and fami-lies of victims of drunk driving andincreases public awareness about thisviolent crime. MADD serves as a beaconin communities nationwide offering freevictim services and providing support tovictims as they navigate the judicialprocess. Officials with MADD addition-ally work actively with state and locallegislators to implement tougher lawsagainst drunk driving and to close loop-holes in existing laws. They have createdresearch-based education programs foradults as well as awareness and preven-tion programs for youth.

Cost to register: $20 for adults; $15 foryouth under the age of 21; free for children5 and under.

For more information or to register, visitonline at <www.walklikemadd.org/miami>or call 305-273-3744.

MADD invites community to take a walk on Feb. 11

““TThhiiss ccoommmmuunniittyy--wwiiddee iinniittiiaattiivvee ppaayyss ttrriibbuuttee ttoo vviiccttiimmss aanndd ssuurrvviivvoorrss ooff ddrruunnkk ddrriivviinngg aanndd eedduuccaatteesstthhee ppuubblliicc aabboouutt pprreevveennttiinnggffuuttuurree tt rraaggeeddiieess..””

— Janet Mondshein

BY ALAYNE YEASH

For budgetary reasons last fall, theMiami-Dade County Library Systemreduced library hours across the county,including at the Sunny Isles BeachBranch Library. The library was able toreduce staff and cover one eight hourshift each day, but in the process com-pletely eliminated service on one day. Asa result, patrons who arrive on Fridaysfind the library completely closed.

This new arrangement did not makeour residents or visitors happy. Vice-Mayor Lewis Thaler contacted the coun-ty library system to find out what ouroptions were, and then with the CityManager negotiated a new agreementwith the County to re-open our librarybranch on Friday afternoons. InNovember the City Commission passedthis agreement to fund an additional 4

hours a week on Fridays from 2:00pm to6:00pm. The Miami-Dade CountyCommission ratified the agreement onJanuary 23, 2012 and will move forwardwith staffing the library again on Fridays.That gives our residents back a six day aweek local branch library to visit andenjoy.

The revised hours will begin on Friday,February 10, 2012 as follows:

• Monday, Tuesday, Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm• Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm• Friday 2:00 – 6:00 pm• Sunday, Closed

Special thanks go to Miami-DadeCounty Commissioner Sally Heyman forsupporting the City and facilitating thischange for the better.

SIB Branch Libraryextends hours


A Day at Turnberry IsleJust $242*

The Relaxing, Soothing, Delicious, Indulgent, Fun-Filled,Perfect Day You And A Friend Deserve.

GOLF BEACH CLUB SPAwww.turnberryislemiami.com

* Offer valid weekdays through April 6, 2012. Tax and gratuity is additional. Restrictions apply.

You don’t have to stay at South Florida’s premier resort to

play here. In fact, we’ve put together an absolutely perfect

day package that includes two 50-minute massages, lunch

at Cascata Grille and use of the ultra-relaxing Cascata Pool

all day long. We’ve even included valet parking. After all,

a truly perfect day has no worries whatsoever.

And that’s just what we want for you.

For reservations, call 305-933-6930.


ChefPHILIP HO

Authentic Chinese Restaurant

NOW OPEN INSUNNY ISLES BEACH

2 FOR 1 DRINKSM-F 3:00 to 6:30 PM BAR ONLY

Tel: 305.974.0338 • Fax: [email protected]

Power Lunch Specials From $6.95

16850 Collins Ave. 106ASunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

Chicken• Chicken with Broccoli• Kung Pao Chicken• Sweet & Sour Chicken• Orange Chicken

Beef• Beef with Broccoli• Beef with Oyster Sauce• Mongolian Beef

Pork• Sweet & Sour Pork

Shrimp / Scallop• Shrimp with Lobster Sauce• Shrimp or Scallop with Broccoli• Kung Pao Shrimp or Scallop

Vegetables• Braised Tofu• Mixed Vegetables

(Available from 11:00am to 03:00pm on Monday to Friday. Excludes weekends and Holidays)

HAPPYHOUR

BestDim Sum in Town

BestDim Sum in Town

FreeWIFI


MARDIGRAS

not in when paper wasfinished


16701 COLLINS AVE, SUNNY ISLES BEACHRSVP 305-749-2110

E V E R Y F R I D A Y

ALL-U-CAN EAT STONE CRAB 55COMES WITH A CHOICE OF

SOUP OR SALAD AND 2 SIDES

OPEN BAR FOR LADIES 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

STONE CRAB MANIA - STONE CRAB MANIA - STONE CRAB MANIASTONE CRAB MANIA - STONE CRAB MANIA - STONE CRAB MANIA

STONE

CRAB

MANIA

-STONE

CRAB

MANIA

-STONE

CRAB

MANIA

STONE

CRAB

MANIA

-STONE

CRAB

MANIA

-STONE

CRAB

MANIA

STONE

CRAB

MANIA

-STONE

CRAB

MANIA

-STONE

CRAB

MANIA

STONE

CRAB

MANIA

-STONE

CRAB

MANIA

-STONE

CRAB

MANIA

20335 Biscayne Blvd.Aventura, FL 33180(at Promenade Shops)

[email protected]

We offer complimentary transportation to and from our salon

Hair Cut (Men, Women & Kids)Blow DryUp Do’s

Conditioning TreatmentsColor / Highlights

Keratin Treatments

Manicures and PedicuresShellac Technique

FacialsMake UpParaffinWaxing

10% OFF10% OFFWith this ad

any service and retail

www.salon32aventura.com

305.933.1968305.933.1968


the accounting firm Keefe McCullough &Co. explained, “Keefe McCullough auditssixteen municipalities in Miami-Dade,Broward and Monroe counties - and ofthose sixteen municipalities, the City ofSunny Isles Beach was the first to issuetheir comprehensive annual financialreport…Having it ready for us onNovember 14, 2011 was an enormous taskthat took many hours of hard work.

“I’m pleased to tell you Sunny IslesBeach received the highest level of assur-ance that a city can obtain on their financialstatements. I’m also pleased to tell you, thecity received the Certificate ofAchievement in Financial ReportingAward for [fiscal year 2010/2011]. Receiptof this award reflects on the professional-ism and commitment of your entireFinance Department and high degree ofdedication and leadership displayed by theCity Commission and City Manager.

“This certificate program has been inoperation since 1946. Its purpose is toencourage governments to prepare theirfinancial statements at the highest qualityfor the benefit of citizens and other partieswith a vital interest in governmentalaccounting. During the half century theprogram has operated, it has gained wide-spread recognition as the premier indicatorof excellence in governmental accountingand financial reporting.

“To earn the certificate, Sunny IslesBeach had to substantially conform to theprogram’s demanding criteria, which gowell beyond the minimum requirements ofgenerally accepted accounting principals.”

Sunny Isles Beach City Manager Alan J.Cohen noted, “The City Charter requiresthat the Manager, once a year, presents theannual city audit - but in fact, the yeoman’swork on this is truly done by our AssistantCity Manager/Finance Director MinalShah. I tip my hat to her and her staff whodo an incredible job day in and day out tokeep our books in order.”

Shah added, “I’d like to thank our finance

staff for doing an incredible job to coordi-nate and move this audit along as well as theauditors for their commitment in completingthe audit so quickly. Special thanks toMichael Quesada, the city’s Comptroller,who took the lead in the audit.”

‘FIRST CLASS HOSPITALITY’ The Jan. 19 City Commission meeting

also highlighted good news that TrumpInternational Beach Resort is bringing evenmore notoriety to Sunny Isles Beach byreceiving the first annual HospitalityLeadership Awards for hotels with over200 rooms presented by the Greater Miami& the Beaches Hotel Association.

Ibis Romero, director of the Sunny IslesBeach Tourism & Marketing Council, pre-sented certificates of appreciation to awardwinners Susan G. Boone, Sales andMarketing; and Raul Navarrete, Food &Beverage/Banquets

‘FIRST FBI GRADUATE’Yet another special presentation made by

Police Chief Fred Maas at the Jan. 19 CityCommission meeting focused on recogniz-ing Captain Dwight Snyder for being thefirst Sunny Isles Beach officer to graduatefrom the prestigious National Academy ofthe FBI..

Maas explained, “Back in October 2011,we were afforded the opportunity to sendsomeone to the prestigious NationalAcademy of the FBI in Virginia. Thisrequired Captain Snyder to be away foreleven weeks…It’s a very arduous task andyou have to be in the right frame of mind aswell as have the ability in your personallife to do this – Captain Snyder acceptedthis challenge.

“On December 16, 2011 he became oneof 266 graduates from 49 states - therewere a lot of participants there from aroundthe globe. Captain Snyder did a remarkablejob - bringing acclaim to the city and ourPolice Department.”

Snyder noted, “I’d like to thank the cityfor allowing me to represent Sunny IslesBeach and the Police Department. It was atremendous opportunity that will pay divi-dends in terms of contacts and friendshipsmade.”

Sharing some of his experiences while atthe FBI Academy, Snyder said, “There is alarge physical component called the‘Yellow Brick Road.’ It consists of manydifferent physical challenges and when yousuccessfully complete them, they presentyou with a yellow brick. Receiving thismeant so much to me…It represents teamwork, commitment and hard work. I alsowant to acknowledge colleagues for theirsupport…I’m very proud of this city andour Police Department…This is not anindividual achievement - this is a teamachievement.”

Maas added, “Captain Snyder put hisheart and soul into this challenge, doing atremendous job. This is the first of what Ihope to be many graduates of the presti-gious FBI Academy for this city, helping toensure the highest quality of police servicefor a long time to come.”

‘FIRST CLASS GATEWAY’ In keeping with continued efforts to

enhance Sunny Isles Beach with the mostdesirable parks and recreational facilities,the City Commission has been consideringplans for the development of another “firstclass” park complex at the gateway to thecity on Sunny Isles Boulevard.

Back in April of 2011, developer JoeMilton, representing 4M Investors, LLC,explained original plans to build aPark/Aquarium complex at the gateway tothe city on Sunny Isles Boulevard were nolonger feasible due to the withdrawal ofsupport from operators of the Seaquariumand the inability to secure another aquatic-oriented joint venture partner. He proceed-ed to present a “Plan B” proposal for thedevelopment of Gateway Park including apark, garage and “anchor” restaurant.

At the Jan. 19 City Commission,Milton appeared before the Commissionagain to report attempts to secure arestaurant were unsuccessful. “We [still]hope to create a very unique park in thecity,” Milton said. “We think it’s the mostimportant location for the city as an entrypoint and Town Center…It’s well placedand seventy percent of your traffic cur-rently comes in through there. We haveput all our efforts into making sure we

give you an excellent product.”Explaining why obtaining a restaurant

didn’t come to fruition, Milton said, “Thishas proven to be a ‘commercial impossibil-ity.’ We found someone who specializes inbringing restaurant operators to locationsand also reached out to several other com-panies representing renowned restaurants.An immediate concern was ‘how do youdrop off people?’ That’s going to be a prob-lem with any [restaurant] operator at thislocation…in this economy - most are look-ing for foot traffic.”

Milton went on to say that after realiz-ing a restaurant would not be feasible, thedecision was made to bring in a designteam and acclaimed landscape architectBarry Miller to play a definitive role inthe development of Gateway Park. “Wefeel the location is too important to havea temporary status,” he said. “This needsto be an incredible park that brings ele-gance to the city and a sense of arrival –truly a ‘gateway’ representing itself withthe quality the city deserves. We want todesign a park similar to the level of aHeritage Park in quality but different indesign – a little bit more elegant andromantic.”

‘FIRST CLASS LUXURY’“I haven’t heard of a property going for

over $40 million down here, so perhapswe’ll have another first for Sunny IslesBeach.” Mayor Norman Edelcup’s opti-mistic prediction relating to the Mansionsat Acqualina could come to fruition whenthe ultra-luxurious condominium tower bythe Trump Group of Williams Island famerises at 17749 Collins Avenue.

Another fabulous first for the city interms of development will be PorscheDesign Residences by the Dezer familyand Germany-based Porsche DesignGroup at 18555 Collins Avenue. Alsoanticipated to be a catalyst for elevatingproperty values and tax revenues, thestate-of-the-art building will feature arevolutionary, ocean view glass elevatorsystem heralded as “the first of its kind”taking residences, still inside their cars,directly up to their unit and designatedrobotic parking space.

FIRST CLASS, from page 1

TTOOWWNN CCEENNTTEERR PPAARRKK SSKKAATTEE HHOOUURRSSSchool Days - 3:00 – 7: 00 pm ALL SKATE

Saturday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm – pre-teen instructional session only

Saturday - Sunday 1:00 – 7:00 pm ALL SKATEFor questions or information, call 305.792.1706.


AARRTTSS BBAALLLLEETT TTHHEEAATTRREE OOFF FFLLOORRIIDDAAThe Ballet is bringing Fairy Doll back to the stages of the Aventura Arts and Cultural

Center and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

“Fairy Doll”, originally “Die Puppenfee” by composer Josef Bayer and first per-formed in 1888, was one of the most successful productions in the late 19th century. Issaev’s recreation and revival of this ballet in two acts, was first premiered in 2009

with absolute success.Bayer’s exciting and beautiful music inspired Issaev’s to create a magnificent chore-

ographic work in a production that includes creative and imaginative costumesdesigned by Jorge Gallardo and sets created by painter and artist Elena Bond.

Principal dancers Kaori Fukui, Jun Tanabe and Yhosvani Rodriguez, will have thelead parts alternating with DeeDee Rosner, Kohhei Kuwana and Fan Shi.

The ballet tells the story of a young boy who works in a Doll store that has distinctivedolls from a variety of countries and most notably, the beautiful Fairy Doll.

Customers fall in love with the stunning doll.At the end of the day, the owner of the store closes the shop, and the young and dis-

tracted assistant is left alone, locked inside the store. As the night falls, the tiredyoung boy cannot believe his eyes! The Fairy Doll comes to life, and with her

magic, she brings all the other toys of the store to life.

After Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s successful performances of The Nutcracker,South Florida audiences are looking forward to another opportunity to attend withtheir family to see this adorable ballet, for an affordable ticket price of just $25.00.

There will be more than 60 dolls that will come to life March 3 & 4 at the AventuraArts and Cultural Center and later on March 10 and 11 at the Broward Center for the

Performing Arts.

For more information you can 305 948 4777or log onto www.artsballettheatre.org

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

JJEEWWIISSHH CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY SSEERRVVIICCEESS““OOnnllyy ffoorr MMee”” JJCCSS LLAAMMPP GG rroouupp ffoorr LLaattiinn--JJeewwiisshh WWoommeennOOnnggooiinngg —— MMoonnddaayyss oorr WWeeddnneessddaayyss ffrroomm 22::0000 –– 33::3300ppmm

JCS Aventura Office (18999 Biscayne Blvd. Suite #200, Aventura, FL 33180)If you are a Latin-Jewish woman we invite you to participate in this JCS

venture – an ongoing group of woman in LAMP who come together to reflect, social-ize and learn in a pleasant setting.

Meetings coordinated by MMiirriiaamm MMoouussssaattcchhee--WWeecchhsslleerr, LCSW, LMHC,JCS Coordinator of LAMP (Latin American Migration Program).For information, contact Miriam at 305.917.2113 or [email protected].

Suggested cost per meeting: $5

SSIIBB DDEEMMOOCCRRAATTIICC CCLLUUBBMonday February 6, 2012 10:00 A.M.Denny’s Restaurant 17550 Collins Ave

Sunny Isles Beach

GGuueesstt SSppeeaakkeerrSSuussaannnnaahh RRaannddoollpphh

Executive Director for Florida Watch ActionCampaign To Pink Slip Governor Rick Scott

A full breakfast will be servedPANCAKES, 2 EGGS, BACON, SAUGAGE & COFFEE

A minimal fee of $1 will be collected at the door.Reservations are Mandatory 305-586-0242

All Non-Members - $ 5

Reservations will be accepted up until Friday, February 3, 2012

CONTACT: Robert Paget – 305-586-0242(Email: [email protected])

BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARDDemocracy begins at the grass roots

DUES FOR 2012:2012 dues to the Sunny Isles Democratic Club are payable.

$15.00To be sent to Barbara Deutchman, Treasurer,

231 – 174th St. # 1018,Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

SSIIMMCCHHAA CCHHAAPPTTEERR HHAADDAASSSSAAHHSSIIMMCCHHAA CCHHAAPPTTEERR HHAADDAASSSSAAHH HHOOLLDDSS TTHHEEAATTEERR PPAARRTTYY

In celebration of Hadassah’s Centennial year, an afternoon with Mandy Patinkinstarring in “Let Go” at the Aventura Cultural Center on Sunday, February 26,

2012, 2:00 PM matinee. Pre selling tickets for $100.00 (non refundable) all pre-mier orchestra locations and will include refreshments and a special meet andgreet with Mandy Patinkin. Mail checks made payable to Hadassah to Fanny

Korn; 1000 Island Blvd. # 1805: Aventura, Florida. All further questions, please call 305-792-9193.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

• • • ORGANIZATION NEWS • • •SAVE THE DATE


RELIGIOUS NEWS CCHHAABBAADD RRUUSSSSIIAANN CCEENNTTEERR

151 Sunny Isles Boulevard305-803-5315Rabbi Kaller

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

SSYYNNAAGGOOGGUUEE BB’’NNAAII ZZIIOONN200 – 178 Street, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

For information call: 786-7687745Rabbi Lankry or Rabbi Harrar

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

YYOOUUNNGG IISSRRAAEELLOOFF SSUUNNNNYY IISSLLEESS BBEEAACCHH

An orthodox synagogue17395 North Bay Road, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

www.youngisraelsib.com

Rabbi Meir Moshe [email protected]

Office:305-935-4443 - Cellular 786-395-6420President Chaim Gidali: 305.935.9095e-mail: [email protected]

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

BBEEIITT RRAAMMBBAAMM CCOONNGGRREEGGAATTIIOONN200 - 178th Street, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

PPhhoonnee:: 305-935-6133EE--MMaaiill:: [email protected]

Orthodox Sepharadic

St Mary Magdalen Catholic ChurchPastor: Father Bernard Kirlin

17775 N Bay Rd Sunny Isles Beach, Fl 33160

Phone: 305-931-0600 Fax: 305-931-0601WEB PAGE & E-MAIL ADDRESSES

www.stmmsib.orgSEND MAIL TO: [email protected]

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

CCHHAABBAADD LLUUBBAAVVIITTCCHHOOFF SSUUNNNNYY IISSLLEESS BBEEAACCHH

www.ChabadSIB.orgKing David (ground floor)

17555 Atlantic Blvd. SIB, Fl. 33160RRaabbbbii YYiissrraaeell BBaarroonn:: 330055..779922..44777700

STATE OF THE CITY, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

More than 100 kids and their parentsattended the grand opening celebration ofthe City’s Skate Park on Saturday, February12, 2011. The Skate Park is located at thewest end of Town Center Park, 17200Collins Avenue. Helmets are required andpads are recommended for all ages.Skateboards and helmets are available forrent on-site at the Skate Park.

For the tenth year in a row, the City ofSunny Isles Beach hosted its unique EggScramble event. At my announcement to“go”, children 12 and under “scrambled”through a sea of brightly colored beachballs to collect plastic, candy-filled eggs.Ten thousand eggs were found and sharedby over 1,000 children. Once all the eggswere gathered, the festivities continuedwith a special baseball field dedication tocelebrate the naming of the field as theChief Fred Maas Baseball Field. And thenit was fun and games for everyone!

On Monday, April 18th at 10 a.m. 182Drive next to the school was re-namedCommissioner Gerry Goodman Drive. Theformer commissioner was honored for allhis service to the City by family, friends,and professional colleagues. I spoke aboutGerald “Gerry” Goodman’s contributionsin helping the City to grow, touching on hisconcerns for residents’ quality of life andsafety with regards to traffic and pedestriancrossings.

On June 8th former City CommissionerRoslyn Brezin was also honored by Miami-Dade County and the City of Sunny IslesBeach by naming 183rd Street at CollinsAvenue in her name. Many years of serviceand dedication earned her this dedication.More than 100 citizens witnessed this welldeserved presentation.

Heritage Park was dedicated onSaturday, June 18 with a ceremony honor-ing veterans who served America and com-missioners who served the City. Two bandsentertained the crowd for 4 hours. Gamesand face-painting were provided for thechildren, roving circus performers enter-tained the crowd and complimentary sou-venirs were enjoyed by all.

Sunny Isles Beach celebrated its 14th

Anniversary on Sunday June 19th. Morethan 3,000 citizens enjoyed the freeBarbeque. There were games and rides forthe children, music and the offshore boatraces. It was a sunny day and everyone hada great time.

I was honored on September 21st by theMiami-Dade County Schools by renamingthe Sunny Isles Beach K-8 as the NormanS. Edelcup SIB K-8 School. “The childrenin this community and their education havebeen a priority during my lifetime of com-munity service and I’m deeply honored by

this recognition.”Celebrating JAZZ in Sunny Isles Beach

— Florida’s Riviera celebrated their 4thAnnual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz FestThursday, Oct. 13 - Sunday, Oct. 16. Inpartnership with the Sunny Isles BeachTourism and Marketing Council to benefitJoshua’s Heart Foundation and MiamiChildren’s Hospital Foundation, more than800 citizens attended the Jazz Fest con-tributing more than $2,000 in donations tothe charities. Sunny Isles Beach will againbe celebrating the sweet sounds of JazzThursday, October 11- Sunday, October 14,2012.

The City’s annual Halloween event“Booogie by the Beach” took place onOctober 28th and 29th at Pelican Park.Festivities included carnival rides, games,crafts, musical entertainment; a costumecontest was also a main event along withthe traditional haunted a house with its 15rooms.

The City held its First Annual VeteransDay Celebration which took place onNovember 11th at Heritage Park. Morethan 1,000 citizens attended the ceremoniesincluding many veterans such as formerCommissioner Gerry Goodman, the guestspeaker, and Charter Commissioner IrvingTuretsky. This will be a City annual event.

The dedication and grand opening ofFire Rescue Station #10 took placeWednesday, November 23 in Sunny IslesBeach. The Station is a 2 story 11,400square foot triple bay facility. The new sta-tion accommodates up to 12 firefightersand a battalion chief. Remarks were madeby Miami Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez,Miami Dade Commissioner Sally Heymanand Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman S.Edelcup.

The year closed with the annual WinterFest in December at Samson OceanfrontPark. There were rides and games for thechildren, roaming carolers and Santa madea special appearance to provide a photoopportunity for families.

My fellow citizens, as we enter the NewYear 2012, and on behalf of our CityCommission, Police Department, CityStaff, and myself, we pledge our continuedloyalty and dedication to the citizens ofSunny Isles Beach. By working together,we will continue to raise the quality of lifefor the residents in our community and topromote our City known throughout theworld as Sunny Isles Beach, Florida’sRiviera.

In conclusion, we wish everyone in ourcommunity a happy, healthy and prosper-ous New Year.

Thank you, God Bless You and GodBless America.


North Dade residents won’t have to travel downtown for assistance with basic coun-ty services with the new Service Center at the North Dade Justice Center, 15555Biscayne Boulevard. On October 1st the new office serviced over 100 people on itsfirst day open.

OOppeenn MMoonnddaayy -- FFrriiddaayy,, 99::0000 aa..mm.. -- 44::0000 pp..mm.. ((cclloosseedd nnoooonn -- 11::0000 pp..mm..))

SOME OF THE SERVICES AVAILABLE ARE:• Golden Passport new applications and renewals • Homestead exemptions • Auto tags renewals • Property Tax and Local Business Tax payments• Sale of dog tags • Baby stroller permits • Contractor licensing

“It’s not always easy for residents living at the north end of the county to traveldowntown or even further south for service,” said Commissioner Sally A. Heyman.“Miami-Dade is in the business of customer service and it makes a difference when res-idents and businesses feel like we are accessible to them.”

A Miami-Dade staff person will be available to assist residents, as well as an auto-mated computer touch screen that will allow residents to pay their bills and accessother services online. Residents can call 3-1-1 for additional information on servicesprovided at this Service Center.

Northeast Miami-Dade Service CenterNOW OPEN to assist residents

Sally A. Heyman, Commissioner


Adopt a Buddy!For general information on how

to adopt a pet, call us at (305) 696-0800

or go online at: <www.petrescuemiami.com>

RReellaaxx iinn tthhee SSmmookkyy MMoouunnttaaiinnss!!

IIff yyoouu wwaanntt ttoo ggeett aawwaayy aanndd ffiinndd ttrraannqquuiilliittyy iinn tthhee SSmmookkyy MMoouunnttaaiinnss ooff TTeennnneesssseeee......GGeett rreeaaddyy aanndd bbooookk yyoouurr vvaaccaattiioonn NNOOWW...... CCLLOOUUDD 333333

Minutes from Downtown Gatlinburg, Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge, Dollywood and other attractions!

Feel at home at CClloouudd 333333, featuring:• Mountain view • Pet Friendly • Wrap-a-round Deck with Gazebo • Bar BQ

• Board Games • 3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths • Sofa bed (2) • Wood fireplace • Hot Tub • Multiple TVs • Pool table • CD-Stereo & DVD/VCR Players

• Extra large kitchen • W/D • Coming soon... Internet Access!

Go to <www.cramerscreeksidecabins.com>Toll Free: 1-877-357-1777 / Tennessee: 1-865-277-8142

CCLLOOUUDD 333333

Sunny Isles Beach offers resi-dents and visitors free WiFithroughout the city’s parks as partof a Wireless Island Project. All ofthe city parks are WiFi Hotspotswhere internet connectivity isfree, wireless, and commercial-free. The city parks that are WiFiHotspots include Bella Vista BayPark, Pier Park, Samson Oceanfront Park, Town Center Park, Senator GwenMargolis Park, Golden Shores Community Park, Pelican Community Park, andHeritage Park. WiFi is also available at the Sunny Isles Beach GovernmentCenter. There are private companies that offer WiFi services for a fee in condominiumsor private homes.

Free WiFi in City Parks

Connect to:www.sibfl.net

Jewish Community Services of SouthFlorida ((JJCCSS)) hhaass bbeeeenn aawwaarrddeedd aann$$8888,,000000 ggrraanntt ffrroomm HHeeaalltthh FFoouunnddaattiioonnooff SSoouutthh FFlloorriiddaa to fund the Foundation’sHealthy Aging Regional CollaborativeEnhanceFitness program at the MiamiBeach Senior Center for 2012.

That is good news for Jose Solar, a 72-year-old client of JCS’ EnhanceFitnessprogram at the Miami Beach Senior Centerfor the past year. “I was diagnosed withParkinson’s disease when I was very youngand it affects my hands, legs and balance.”Solar said. “Thanks to the EnhanceFitnessexercises, I have gained more balance,strength and flexibility.” And the benefitsare not purely physical, as Solar explains,“Before coming to the center I was all

alone with no family. Now I feel I havepeople who care about me and that makesme feel better, inside and out.”

‘‘We are extremely grateful to HealthFoundation of South Florida for enablingJCS to continue offering this vital programto the seniors in our community,” said JCSPresident and CEO FF rreedd SSttoocckk.“EnhanceFitness has definitely played apositive role in enhancing quality of life forthis important segment of the population.”

This is the fourth consecutive year HealthFoundation has provided funding to helpJCS achieve its goal of improving the fitnessand well-being of older adults. The program,which is operated through the agency’sSenior Adult Services Division, encouragesseniors to increase their social involvementand take an active role in maintaininghealthy aging. For more information, pleasecontact JCS Access at 305.576.6550.

ABOUT HEALTH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Health Foundation of South Florida, a

nonprofit grant making organization, isdedicated to improving health in Broward,Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Byfunding providers and supporting programsto promote health and prevent disease, theFoundation makes a measurable and sus-tainable impact on the health of individualsand families. For its nationally recognizedHealthy Aging Regional Collaborative, theFoundation has allocated $7.5 million overfive years to community partners for pro-grams designed to improve the health ofolder adults. Since 1993, the Foundationhas awarded more than $92 million ingrants and program support.

ABOUT JCSThe largest Jewish social service agency

in South Florida, JCS annually serves over30,000 people, regardless of race, religionor ethnic background, with informationreferral, mental health, senior support andvocational programs. For more informa-tion, please call JCS Access at305.576.6550 or visit www.jcsfl.org.

JCS Receives Funding From Health Foundationto Offer Evidence-Based Programs

Enhance Fitness client Jose Solar works out at JCS’Miami Beach Senior Center

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––


First Annual Arts & Crafts and Farmers Market held Jan. 28

BY NANCY EAGLETON

Robert Festinger has been promoted tochief operating officer at the NewportBeachside Hotel & Resort in Sunny IslesBeach. He was previously vice president ofsales and marketing. In his new position,Festinger manages 480 employees and over-sees the daily operations of the NewportGroup, Kitchen 305, Seven Seas Aveda Spa& Salon, Newport Marketing, NewportHospitality and Newport Vacation Club.

The Newport Beachside Hotel & Resortmaintains 98 percent occupancy in its 321rooms. Festinger attributes this success tothe resort’s beautiful location, affordablerates, impeccable amenities and qualitycustomer service.

“We go the extra mile to make our guestsfeel that this is their ‘home away from

home,’” Festinger said. “We make every-one feel comfortable and yet remain unpre-tentious in our approach.”

Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort’sworld-class amenities include 18,000square feet of meeting space with top-notch catering services, the 7,500 squarefoot Aveda Spa & Salon where guests canrelax and be pampered and Kitchen 305,named a Top 10 area restaurant by TheMiami Herald.

Festinger began his career in the hospi-tality business in 1997 as the social andcorporate catering sales manager at NewYork’s Terrace on the Park. He thenmoved to Florida to join The SignatureGrand Catering Mansion and ConferenceCenter in Davie. As the catering managerand director at the Starwood Hotel andResort at the Westin Fort Lauderdale, he

received the Starwood 2006 PlatinumAward. He later joined the Chicago CityCenter Hotel & Sports Club and Inn ofChicago to oversee event and cateringoperations. Festinger returned to Floridain 2008 and began with the NewportBeachside Hotel & Resort as director ofsales and marketing.

Festinger said that throughout his career,his management style has remained‘hands-on’ in order to meet the needs of hisemployees and the clients they serve.

“I am responsible for the livelihood of480 people and that is a responsibility thatI take very seriously,” concluded Festinger.

Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort islocated at 16701 Collins Avenue in SunnyIsles Beach. For more information, call800-327-5476 or visit <www.newport-beachsideresort.com>.

Robert Festinger named COO of NewportBeachside Hotel & Resort

ROBERT FESTINGER

PHOTOS BY LUZ CUSNAIDER

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 11-034412 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: GLENDA MONTANO, Petitioner, and CARLOS SANCHEZ MONTORO, Respondent. TO: CARLOS SANCHEZ MONTORO, FERNANDO GUANARTEME, 40, VECINDARIO SANTA LUCIA, ESPANA.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on GERALD T. ENGEL, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 901 NW 22 AVE, MIAMI FL, 33125, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before February 07, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.

This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this January 04, 2012.

HARVEY RUVIN As Clerk, Circuit Court Dade County, Florida

73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130

(Circuit Court Seal) by TANYA LILLIE, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; GERALD T. ENGEL, ESQ., 901 NW 22 AVE, MIAMI FL, 33125, Phone: (305)649-7344. 01/09/2012, 01/16/2012, 01/23/2012, 01/30/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 11-036748 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: SAYDA MARRERO, Petitioner, and HERBERT AMADO BALDIZON AGUILAR, Respondent. TO: HERBERT AMADO BALDIZON AGUILAR, CURRENT ADDRESS UNKNOWN. LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS: 202 S.W. 14TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33135.






(Circuit Court Seal) by TANYA LILLIE, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; GERALD T. ENGEL, ESQ., 901 NW 22 AVE, MIAMI FL, 33125, Phone: (305)649-7344. 01/09/2012,

01/16/2012, 01/23/2012, 01/30/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-000662 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: IRVING EDUARDO ROCHEZ, Petitioner, and GLORIA ONDINA MARTINEZ, Respondent. TO: GLORIA ONDINA MARTINEZ, 777 N.W. 155 LANE, NO. 910, MIAMI, FL 33169.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on IRVING EDUARDO ROCHEZ, Petitioner, whose address is 1895 N.W. 35TH STREET, NO. 12, MIAMI, FL 33142, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before February 14, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by LAURA CAMPOS, As Deputy Clerk 01/16/2012, 01/23/2012, 01/30/2012, 02/06/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-000449 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: CARLOS ALBERTO ALCEDO GREGO, Petitioner/Husband, and CONCEPCION REYES, Respondent/Wife. TO: CONCEPCION REYES, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ALICIA GARCIA-SELLEK, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 13055 S.W. 42 STREET SUITE 103, MIAMI FL, 33175, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before February 14, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by MERCEDES ADAMS-CHARLTON, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; ALICIA GARCIA-SELLEK, ESQ., 13055 S.W. 42 STREET SUITE 103, MIAMI FL, 33175, Phone: (305)382-6110. 01/16/2012, 01/23/2012, 01/30/2012, 02/06/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-509 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: LOUINEL ALTIDOR, Petitioner, and JESSICA SIMEON, Respondent. TO: JESSICA SIMEON, CARRE FOUR, 1ERE RUELLE, SAPOTILLE NO. 195, PORT AU PRINCE, HAITI.








(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-01017 FC 19. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: PETERSON ORISME, Petitioner, and GERTRUDE JEANTY, Respondent. TO: GERTRUDE JEANTY, CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 1595 N.E. 125TH ST., APT. 1, NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161.







AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION

CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE (NO PROPERTY)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN

AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 11-029064 FC 19. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: DALIO R. CERVANTES, Petitioner/Husband, and YVONNE CERVANTES, Respondent/Wife. TO: YVONNE CERVANTES, CALLE 23 NO. 261X30 Y 32, FRACCIONAMIENTO MONTECARLO, MERIDA YUCATAN, MEXICO.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on SOLANGEL VERDE, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 6011 WEST 16TH AVENUE, HIALEAH FL, 33012, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before February 15, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by LAURA CAMPOS, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; SOLANGEL VERDE, ESQ., 6011 WEST 16TH AVENUE, HIALEAH FL, 33012, Phone: (305)512-8786. 01/30/2012, 02/06/2012, 02/13/2012, 02/20/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-001923 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: ERICK ALEXANDRE, Petitioner/Husband, and EVELYNE DOUJE, Respondent/Wife. TO: EVELYNE DOUJE, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 3300 NW 7TH PLACE, MIAMI, FL 33127.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on JERRARD B. CUTRONE, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 619 SW 12TH AVENUE, MIAMI FL, 33130, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before February 28, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by LAURA CAMPOS, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; JERRARD B. CUTRONE, ESQ., 619 SW 12TH AVENUE, MIAMI FL, 33130, Phone: (305)858-6575. 01/30/2012, 02/06/2012, 02/13/2012, 02/20/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-01902 FC 04. NOTICE OF

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: CHARLES WILLIAM PRICE, Petitioner, and LISA SCHWITTNER, Respondent. TO: LISA SCHWITTNER, 14778 PAEWESIN, SCHULSTRASSE 13, GERMANY.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on RICHARD P. BIRKENWALD, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 17101 N.E. 19TH AVENUE SUITE 203, N MIAMI BEACH FL, 33162-4927, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before February 28, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by CYNTHIA MARTINEZ, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; RICHARD P. BIRKENWALD, ESQ., 17101 N.E. 19TH AVENUE SUITE 203, N MIAMI BEACH FL, 33162-4927, Phone: (305)944-3335. 01/30/2012, 02/06/2012, 02/13/2012, 02/20/2012.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION. File Number: 11-3936 CP 02. Division: . IN RE: ESTATE OF WALTER CRYGIER, Deceased.


The administration of the estate of WALTER CRYGIER, deceased, File Number 11-3936 CP 02 is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THE NOTICE ON THEM.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is January 23, 2012. Personal Representative(s):

CALVIN TATEM, 15840 S.W. 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33157 Attorney for Personal Representative(s): PAUL N. CONTESSA, ESQ., 15321 S. DIXIE HWY. SUITE 207, MIAMI FL, 33157-1814. Phone: (305)251-6221. Florida Bar No. 599824. 01/23/2012 & 01/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION. File Number: 11-4500 CP 05. Division: PROBATE. IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES GORDON ROTH, Deceased.


The administration of the estate of JAMES GORDON ROTH, deceased, File Number 11-4500 CP 05 is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The estate is Intestate. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.

Any interested person on whom a copy of the notice of administration is served who challeneges the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of the Court is required to file any objection with the Court in the maner provided in the Florida Probate rules WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the date that is 3 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on that person, or those objections are forever barred.

A petition for determination of exempt property is required to be filed by or on behalf of any person entitled to exempt property rules under 732.402 WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the later of the date that is 4 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on such person or the date that is 40 days after the date of termination of any proceeding involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of the will or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property, or the right of such person to exempt property is deemed waived.

An election to take an elective share mustr be filed by or on behalf of the surviving spouse entitled to an elective share under 732.201 - 732.2155 WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the earlier of the date that is 6 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administratino on the surviving spouse, or an attorney in fact or a guardian of the property of the surviving spouse, or the date that is 2 years after the date of the decedent's death. The time for filing an election to take an elective share may be extended as provided in the Florida Probate Rules. Personal Representative(s): MICHAEL ROTH, 2029 VININGS CIRCLE, NO. 405, WELLINGTON, FL 33414 Attorney for Personal Representative(s): DOUGLAS D. STRATTON, ESQ., 407 LINCOLN ROAD, SUITE 2A, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139. Phone: (305)672-7772. Florida Bar No. 240966. 01/30/2012 & 02/06/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION. File Number: 11-3962 CP. Division: 05. IN RE: ESTATE OF LORIS J. PETTY, Deceased.


The administration of the estate of LORIS J. PETTY, deceased, File Number 11-3962 CP is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The estate is testate and the date of the decedent's will and any codicils are Last Will and Testament dated September 15, 2011. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney are set

forth below. The fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in Section 90.5021 applies with respect to the Personal Representative and any attorney employed by the Personal Representative.

Any interested person on whom a copy of the Notice of Administration is served who challenges the validity of the Will or Codicils, qualification of the Personal Representative, venue, or the jurisdiction of the Court must file any objection with the Court in the manner provided in the Florida Probate Rules WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the date that is 3 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on that person, or those objections are forever barred.

A petition for determination of exempt property must be filed by or on behalf of any person entitled to exempt property under Section 732.402, WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, which is on or before the later of the date that is 4 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on such person or the date that is 40 days after the date of termination of any proceeding involving the construction, admission to probate, or validity of the Will or involving any other matter affecting any part of the exempt property, or the right of such person to exempt property is deemed waived.

An election to take an elective share must be filed by or on behalf of the surviving spouse entitled to an elective share under Section 732.201 - 732.2155 WITHIN THE TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, whichi s on or before the earlier ot the date that is 6 months after the date of service of a copy of the Notice of Administration on the surviving spouse, or an attorney in fact or a guardian of the property of the surviving spouse, or the date that is 2 years after the date of the decedent's death. The time for filing an election to take an elective share may be extended as provided in the Florida Probate Rules. Personal Representative(s): AUNDREA D. PETTY MCGILL, 509 N.E. 64TH STREET, UNIT 1, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33138 Attorney for Personal Representative(s): TARLESHA W. SMITH, ESQ., 1111 PARK CENTRE BOULEVARD SUITE 105-G, MIAMI GARDENS FL, 33169. Phone: (786)219-1151. Florida Bar No. 389341. 01/30/2012 & 02/06/2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ISOLINA PEREZ, Deceased. FILE No. 11-4522 CP 05 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ISOLINA PEREZ, deceased; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 11-4522 CP 05; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Room 307, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.


TO PUBLISH YOUR LEGAL NOTICESHERE

CALL 305-669-7355

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 23, 2012. Personal Representative: RAMON CASTRO, 650 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., APT 1, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139. JOSE GONZALEZ, 2742 N LANCASTER RD, AVON PARK, FL 33825. Attorney for Personal Representative: RICHARD I. KROOP, ESQ., Florida Bar No.128023. 800 WEST AVENUE SUITE C1, MIAMI BEACH FL, 33139. Phone: (305)538-7575. 01/23/2012 & 01/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF NURIA ELENA DUQUE, Deceased. FILE No. 11-4631 Division CP 03 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of NURIA ELENA DUQUE, deceased, whose date of death was May 07, 2011; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 11-4631; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 23, 2012. Personal Representative: MICHAEL DUQUE, P.O. BOX 227682, MIAMI, FL 33222. Attorney for Personal Representative: GINA VALDES BELSKY, ESQ., Florida Bar No.439118. 201 SEVILLA AVENUE NO. 210, CORAL GABLES FL, 33134. Phone: (305)444-0266. 01/23/2012 & 01/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JORGE H. ELGUERA CASTRO, Deceased. FILE No. 11-4017 Division CP 05 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JORGE H. ELGUERA CASTRO, deceased; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 11-4017; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Room 238, Miami, FL 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate,

including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 23, 2012. Personal Representative: MIRTHA ELGUERA, 252 NORTHWEST 98TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33160. Attorney for Personal Representative: BRUCE J. KIRSCH, ESQ., Florida Bar No.206253. 3800 S. OCEAN DRIVE NO. 217, HOLLYWOOD FL, 33019. Phone: (954)456-0220. 01/23/2012 & 01/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF AMERICA M. RODRIGUEZ, Deceased. FILE No. 11-3538 CP 04 Division 04 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Testate) The administration of the estate of AMERICA M. RODRIGUEZ, deceased, whose date of death was June 22, 2011; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 11-3538 CP 04; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Room 238, Miami, Florida 33130. The estate is testate and the date of the decedent's Will and any Codicils are January 3, 1985. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 23, 2012. Personal Representative: MR. LUIS RODRIGUEZ, 3511 S.W. 20 ST., MIAMI, FL 33145. Attorney for Personal Representative: SERGIO J. GUZMAN, ESQ., Florida Bar No.726826. 2440 CORAL WAY, MIAMI FL, 33145. Phone: (305)262-6696. 01/23/2012 & 01/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF WALTER CRYGIER, Deceased. FILE No. 2011-3936 CP 02

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WALTER CRYGIER, deceased; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 2011-3936 CP 02; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 23, 2012. Personal Representative: CALVIN TATEM, 15840 S.W. 97TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33157. Attorney for Personal Representative: PAUL N. CONTESSA, ESQ., Florida Bar No.599824. 15321 S. DIXIE HWY. SUITE 207, MIAMI FL, 33157-1814. Phone: (305)251-6221. 01/23/2012 & 01/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF VICTOR H. MORALES CALDERON, Deceased. FILE No. 11-4279 Division (04) NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of VICTOR H. MORALES CALDERON, deceased, whose date of death was November 16, 2010; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 11-4279; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 30, 2012.

Personal Representative: ZAIRA MAZARIEGOS, 228 S.W. 34TH, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33135. Attorney for Personal Representative: CHARLES VERES, ESQ., Florida Bar No.0391859. CHARLES VERES, P.A. 1500 SAN REMO AVE, NO. 290, CORAL GABLES FL, 33146-3043. Phone: (305)665-8696. 01/30/2012 & 02/06/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MIRIAM S. MEYERHOFF, Deceased. FILE No. 12-40 (04) NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MIRIAM S. MEYERHOFF, deceased, whose date of death was December 22, 2011; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-40 (04); the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Room 238, Miami, FL 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 30, 2012. Personal Representative: JENNIFER LIEBERMAN, 5742 ST. ANNES WAY, BOCA RATON, FL 33496. Attorney for Personal Representative: MELVYN TRUTE, ESQ., Florida Bar No.095687. 1090 KANE CONCOURSE SUITE 202, BAY HARBOR ISL FL, 33154. Phone: (305)865-6736. 01/30/2012 & 02/06/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF BERNARD SOLOMON, Deceased. FILE No. 11-4665 CP 04 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BERNARD SOLOMON, deceased, whose date of death was November 07, 2011, and whose Social Security Number ended in 1745, is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 11-4665 CP 04; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 30, 2012. Personal Representative: SANDRA DELGADO, 10 JOBS COVE ROAD, MARION, MASSACHUSETTS 02738. Attorney for Personal Representative: CANDIS TRUSTY, ESQ., Florida Bar No.335101. 9130 S. DADELAND BLVD. NO. 1800, MIAMI FL, 33156. Phone: (305)670-5000. 01/30/2012 & 02/06/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ANGELA MONTADA, Deceased. FILE No. 12-0173 CP 05 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ANGELA MONTADA, deceased, whose date of death was January 01, 2011; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-0173 CP 05; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 30, 2012. Personal Representative: JULIA PEREZ, 1150 COLLINS AVENUE, APT. 302, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139. Attorney for Personal Representative: PEDRO A. COFINO, ESQ., Florida Bar No.323918. 407 LINCOLN ROAD SUITE 11B, MIAMI BEACH FL, 33139-3008. Phone: (305)531-8111. 01/30/2012 & 02/06/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF GLADYS E. VARA, Deceased. FILE No. 11-4576 CP 04 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of GLADYS E. VARA, deceased, is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 11-4576 CP 04; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to

the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 30, 2012. Personal Representative: ADALBERTO VARA, 8131 LOS PINOS BOULEVARD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33143-6456. Attorney for Personal Representative: COHEN, CHASE, HOFFMAN AND SCHIMMEL, P.A., 9400 S. DADELAND BLVD., SUITE 600, MIAMI, FL 33156. Phone: (305)670-0201. 01/30/2012 & 02/06/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF SUSAN RAPAPORT, Deceased. FILE No. 12-3 Division (01) NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of SUSAN RAPAPORT, deceased, whose date of death was November 18, 2011; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-3; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 30, 2012. Personal Representative: MARTIN MICHAEL RAPAPORT, 133 W. WARM SPRINGS ROAD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89119. Attorney for Personal Representative: MELVYN TRUTE, ESQ., Florida Bar No.095687. 1090 KANE CONCOURSE SUITE 202, BAY HARBOR ISL FL, 33154. Phone: (305)865-6736. 01/30/2012 & 02/06/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION

IN RE: ESTATE OF LORIS J. PETTY, Deceased. FILE No. 11-3962 CP 05 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LORIS J. PETTY, deceased, whose date of death was October 03, 2011, and the last four digits of whose social security number are -1965, is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 11-3962 CP 05; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Second Floor, Miami, Florida 33130. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 30, 2012. Personal Representative: AUNDREA D. PETTY MCGILL, 509 N.E. 64TH STREET, UNIT NO. 1, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33138. Attorney for Personal Representative: TARLESHA W. SMITH, ESQ., Florida Bar No.389341. 1111 PARK CENTRE BOULEVARD SUITE 105-G, MIAMI GARDENS FL, 33169. Phone: (786)219-1151. 01/30/2012 & 02/06/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF SOFIA A. MARTINEZ, Deceased. FILE No. 11-4596 Division CP 03 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of SOFIA A. MARTINEZ, deceased, whose social security number is XXX-XX-4812 is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 11-4596; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE,


ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 30, 2012. Personal Representative: ROSA M. NEGRIN, 15770 S.W. 75 TERR., MIAMI, FL 33193. Attorney for Personal Representative: LUIS CRUZ, ESQ., Florida Bar No.288225. 6401 S.W. 87TH AVENUE SUITE 100, MIAMI FL, 33173. Phone: (305)273-6060. 01/30/2012 & 02/06/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF OLGA LLAUGE DE DUARTE, Deceased. FILE No. 11-4775 CP 05 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of OLGA LLAUGE DE DUARTE, deceased, whose date of death was November 19, 2011; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 11-4775 CP 05; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS January 30, 2012. Personal Representative: OLGA HEHL, 462 TRANSYLVANIA RD., WOODBURY, CT 06798. Attorney for Personal Representative: MARIO A. LAMAR, ESQ., Florida Bar No... 3971 SW 8 STREET SUITE 305, MIAMI FL, 33134-. Phone: (305)442-4748. 01/30/2012 & 02/06/2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS/ SUMMARY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION. FILE No.: 11-4379 CP 01. IN RE: ESTATE OF RUTH C. SORGE, Deceased. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of RUTH C. SORGE, deceased, File Number 11-4379 CP 01, by the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130, that the total cash value of the estate is $NONE, and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:

Name/Address DAVID SORGE, 14501 BISCAYNE DRIVE, LEISURE CITY, FL 33033. KEVIN SORGE, 14501 BISCAYNE DRIVE, LEISURE CITY, FL 33033.

CINDY JACKSON, 609 E. PALM DRIVE, NO. 307, FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034. JOHN HUCEK, III, 3825 GRANT ROAD, GRANT, FLORIDA 32949. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent's must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is January 23, 2012. Person Giving Notice: DAVID SORGE, 14501 BISCAYNE DRIVE, LEISURE CITY, FL 33033. Attorney for Person Giving Notice: DOUGLAS J. PRACHER, ESQ., Florida Bar No.475981 200 NE 2 DRIVE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030. Telephone: (305)247-2116 01/23/2012 & 01/30/2012.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 12-000478 FC 04. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: MARLON GARCIA, Petitioner and MONICA MONETTA, Respondent. TO: MONICA MONETTA, CALLE 18 DE JULIO 2208 APT. 905 MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on MARLON GARCIA, Petitioner, whose address is 9455 COLLINS AVENUE NO. 904, SURFSIDE FL, 33154, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before February 14, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this January 09, 2012.

HARVEY RUVIN As Clerk, Circuit court Dade County, Florida


(Circuit Court Seal) by P. PERRY As Deputy Clerk 01/16/2012, 01/23/2012, 01/30/2012, 02/06/2012


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 11-016324 FC 04. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: DUANNE BROWN, Petitioner and TARA BROWN, Respondent. TO: TARA BROWN, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on DUANNE BROWNE, Petitioner, whose address is 18755 N.W. 19 COURT, MIAMI GARDENS FL, 33056, and file the original with the

clerk of the above styled court on or before February 28, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this January 25, 2012.



(Circuit Court Seal) by MERCEDES ADAMS-CHARLTON As Deputy Clerk 01/30/2012, 02/06/2012, 02/13/2012, 02/20/2012


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 12-002024 FC 04. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: LISETTE ARANGO, Petitioner and JUAN F. ALZATE, Respondent. TO: JUAN F. ALZATE, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on LISETTE ARANGO, Petitioner, whose address is 5630 N.W. 107 AVENUE, NO. 1606, MIAMI, FL 33178, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before February 28, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this January 25, 2012.



(Circuit Court Seal) by MERCEDES ADAMS-CHARLTON As Deputy Clerk 01/30/2012, 02/06/2012, 02/13/2012, 02/20/2012

NOTICE OF ACTION / NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. FAMILY DIVISION. CASE No.: 11-020745 FC 19. JUDGE: ANTONIO MARIN. IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: ADOPTEE. TO: ALEXANDER ALSONSO AND ERIKA PEREZ, RODRIGUEZ, 15774 S.W. 60 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33193. JUAN C. TORO, ADDRESS UNKNOWN. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action on SOLANGEL VERDE, ESQ., Petitioner's attorney, whose address is 6011 WEST 16TH AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33012, telephone number 305-512-8786, on or before February 23, 2012 and file the original with the clerk of this court at Thomas E. Lawson Courthouse Center, 175 N.W. 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128, either before service on Petitioner's attorney or immediately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in this petition.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a hearing has been

scheduled before the Honorable Judge Antonio Marin at the Lawson

E. Thomas Courthouse Center located at 175 N.W. 1st Avenue, Courtroom 21-B, Miami, Florida

33128 on the 23rd day of February 2012 at 11:00 am or as soon

thereafter as counsel may be heard upon the following: HARVEY

RUVIN As Clerk, Circuit court Dade County, Florida


(Circuit Court Seal) by MARIA MUSTELIER As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: SOLANGEL VERDE, ESQ., 6011 WEST 16TH AVENUE, HIALEAH FL, 33012. Phone: (305)512-8786. 01/30/2012, 02/06/2012, 02/13/2012, 02/20/2012






Banks re-think their position on ShortSales vs. Foreclosures to deal with the ris-ing number of defaults. This news may af-fect you or somebody you know. Readon...The South Florida real estate market is

dismal. Often homeowners find them-selves in an uneasy spot. The bills pile upwhile the value of their homes keepsfalling. Large sums of money are owedwith few possibilities for repayment, andthe stress and anxiety endured by the bor-rower are tremendous. At some point thebanks step in and want their money.There are no happy endings here.Of the many choices for the borrower

and the lender, Foreclosure or Short Salestands out. In Foreclosure the bankers re-possess the property, evict the homeowner, and assume all the expenses, dam-ages and vandalism etc. and must carry

the property until a new buyer appears.This is a lengthy process in which every-body loses. The borrower's credit ratingtanks and the banks are out the moneyowed, while also picking up these new ex-penses.In a Short Sale an agreement is negoti-

ated between owner and lender to quicklyoffer the property for sale at a fair marketprice, but less than the amount owed. Theborrower prepares a detailed package ofdocuments out-lining the reasonsfor “Hardship”and the ShortSale request. Ifthe bank accepts,the owner maybe released fromsome or all themoney owed,benefit from“Relocation As-sistance” and thebank cuts itslosses. The shortsale can be donein as little as 90

days and the borrower's credit rating takesa way lesser hit than either Foreclosure,Deed in Lieu or Bankruptcy while notbeing destroyed.As you can see, it's not a total win/win

situation; however, a Short Sale can makea bad situation way better for the home-owner and the lender/investor. And itseems to be where the banking commu-nity is heading today. To learn more, goto www.rayonrealestate.com

ASK RAY: A reader writes: “Our

home is underwater, we are 5 months

past due… the pressure is too much.Will

a Short Sale help us?”

IF you qualify, a HAFA Short Sale is anoption you may want to consider. TheHAFAprogram (HomeAffordable Foreclo-sureAlternatives) is high on my list of peo-ple-friendly processes for Short Sales. Thebenefits? You’re no longer are responsiblefor the difference between the selling priceand the amount owed on your mortgage(the Deficiency). As an additional perk,you’ll receive a $3,000 relocation checkafter the short sale is completed.Begin by seeing if you are eligible for

HAFA. Have you lived in your home forthe last 12 months, and can you documentfinancial hardship? Is your first mortgageis less than $729,750 and was it obtainedprior to 1/1/2009? You have not bought anew home during the past 12 months, andyou have no felony convictions for the past10 years. If you meet these requirementsHAFAmight be a good choice for you. Formore, on HAFA and other Short Sale pro-grams, go to: www.rayonrealestate.com

GOOD NEWS: BANKS NOW FAVOR SHORT SALES OVER FORECLOSURES

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

ON REAL ESTATE

Ray Princiotta


Documents

Sunny Isles Beach Sun 1.30.2012