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Construction begins on The Palms’ Phase Three

BY ELOISE E. RODRIGUEZ

N ow in its 62nd year, TheMiami-Dade CountyYouth Fair & Expositionis offering fairgoers

more deals and ways to save than ever,making it even more accessible toeveryone in the South Florida. Takingplace Mar. 14-31, the Youth Fair is alsoannouncing this year’s entertainmentlineup.

Free entertainment is includedwith the price of admission andfeatures:

• The Shangri-LA Chinese Acrobatsin the E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion;

• The Zuzu African Acrobats at theMain Street Stage;

• Royal Hanneford Circus with fivenew thrilling acts;

• Show-Me Safari Pig Races;• Petting Zoo;• Strolling entertainment including:

The House of Flying Cards street magi-cians, Rainbow Circus performers andTadpole & Katie the Clowns;

Youth Fair announces morespecial offers for

South Florida Community

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BY RICHARD YAGER

C ompletion of a multi-year project trans-forming Kendall’sTown and CountryCenter into a contem-

porary look for shopping and dining hasbegun with the start of Phase Three ofThe Palms.

Following demolition of the formerlocation of Keiser University last fall,construction began in January to add84,000 square feet to the upscaleMediterranean-themed shopping plaza,adjoining the center’s lake.

Once completed, two big box retailersand a new restaurant are expected to joina roster of tenants that include majorretailers like Loehmann’s and Nordstromthat opened in March 2010 during theproject’s second phase of redevelopment.Completion of Phase Three is anticipatedby spring of 2014.

The entire 700,000-square-foot centeron the east side of Mills Drive convertedan aging interior mall to a modernizedmix of retail development, featuring anopen air plaza and paver walkways thatconnect shopping areas to newly openedrestaurants.

Phase One saw Kohl’s departmentstore as the first new tenant to open in BY GARY ALAN RUSE

When Palmetto Bay’s LeiaSchwartz and Kendall’sDavid Scherker, bothstudents at Coral Reef

High School, were invited to attend thegeneral meeting of Miami-Dade CountyPTA at CRHS on Feb. 21, they were toldthat it was to provide entertainment andrepresent Reflections, the PTA’s culturalarts contest.

Once there, they were pleasantly sur-prised to learn that they were state levelwinners in the competition.

A nationwide contest sponsored annu-ally by the PTA, this year’s theme was

“The Magic of a Moment.” Students wereasked to “reflect” on that theme and cre-ate a special work in one of the cate-gories: Visual Arts, Literature, DanceChoreography, Photography, MusicalComposition and Film Production.

There were 23 winners selected fromCoral Reef High School that advanced tothe county competition, and of them 13were selected as winners and moved on tothe state competition. Results from thatlevel were received on Feb. 21 and with-out telling the winners they had won,arrangements were made to have themattend the meeting.

Local students win at state level in cultural arts contest

Students David Scherker (left) and Leia Schwartz are surprised with the news of their wins byReflections chair Pamela Neumann. (Photo by Jay Jefferson, MDC PTA.)

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The Fair returns Mar. 14-31.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Anchor construction project underway in Phase Threeof The Palms at Kendall Town and Country Center.

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BY CATHY GUERRA

The Deering Estate at Cutler, in col-

laboration with the Antique Automotive

Club of America–South Florida Region,

will host the 2013 Vintage Auto Show on

Sunday, Mar. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Car enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy a

variety of vintage cars from the 1920s

through 1950s. General Admission is

$12 for adults and $7 for youth (ages 4-

14). The Deering Estate at Cutler is

located at 16701 SW 72 Ave.

The 1950 International Harvester

Truck, which was donated to the Deering

Estate Foundation, also will be on dis-

play. The truck was purchased brand new

in Chicago by Marion Deering

McCormick, Charles Deering’s daughter.

After Mrs. McCormick passed away in

1965, the truck passed to her son and

was maintained by the McCormick fam-

ily until they donated it to the Deering

Estate Foundation.

Guests can take a guided tour of the

historic houses at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.,

as well as a tour of the natural areas at

12:30 p.m. It also is the final exhibition

day of Speak Now, part of the Deering

Estate Festival of the Arts.

Food and beverages will be available

for purchase at the event. In addition,

preordered picnics are available by Chef

David Schwadron Catering and Joanna’s

Marketplace for pickup or delivery. They

can be contacted directly to place an

order. Call 305-238-5881 for Chef David

Schwadron Catering and 305-661-5777

for Joanna’s Marketplace.

For more information on the Vintage

Auto Show at the Deering Estate at

Cutler, visit <www.deeringestate.org> or

call the Deering Estate Ticket Office at

305-235-1668, ext. 233.

Deering Estate at Cutler to hostVintage Auto Show on Mar. 10


BY RICHARD YAGER

Despite a growing protest of nearbyresidents, Pinewood Acres School plansto reopen in Sept. as Somerset CharterSchool with plans for a two-story campusdevelopment accommodating up to 2,000students.

For the past 60 years, the neighborhoodprivate school has consisted of severalone-story buildings on five contiguouslots along the west side of SW 97thAvenue, north and south of 96th Street,adjacent to a neighborhood of single-family homes.

A notice posted on the school’s websiteconfirms that “after 60 wonderful years,Pinewood Acres will close its doors inMay of 2013,” adding that “SomersetCharter School will open its doors at thePinewood Acres location in the fall of2013 for PK4-sixth grade.”

Sale of the school property to thestatewide charter school firm and plansfor an expanded facility designed toaccommodate Pre-K to Grage 12 weredescribed in a Dec. 19 application by theLones family ownership of PinewoodAcres.

Their filing seeks a special exceptionand two variances to allow a phaseddevelopment to build an L-shaped, two-story building fronting the west side ofSW 97the Avenue and continuing aroundthe corner on the south side of 96thStreet.

Variances, if granted, would allow theschool to build a main entrance on SW97th Avenue with a two-way interior traf-fic pattern along both frontages of themain building. The property on the northside of 96th Street would retain a one-story building with more than 50 percentof its adjoining area set aside for parking.

If approved by county zoning authori-ties and the county commission, the com-pleted school campus “would add100,000-plus square feet of building

structures on the existing properties,”declared Jose Suarez, an architect whoseresidence abuts an existing Pinewoodproperty.

“School enrollment will go from amaximum of 290 students to 2,000, great-ly affecting our peace and tranquility, notto mention the value of our properties andtheir resale value,” he declared.

Noting that initial plans call for threeschool bus loading areas, Suarez said,“The safety and noise issues created bythe increased traffic are critical reasonswhy residents are objecting to this plan.”

Suarez and fellow neighbors hosted aspecial meeting on Feb. 24 with 40attending to plan appearances in publicmeetings to protest the development.

The first public hearing was scheduledFeb. 27 before the Development ImpactCommittee Lower Council, an agencythat precedes reviews by the Departmentof Regulatory and Economic Resourcesthat administers zoning.

Charter schools requiring a process inzoning are first heard by both CountyDevelopmental Impact Committees(Lower Council and ExecutiveCommittee) before a final public hearingby county commissioners, according toHilda Castillo, spokesperson for thedepartment.

While all five properties in the applica-tion carry an EU-1 (Estate plus one-acre)residential zoning, the use codes of fourinclude provision for private schooldevelopment. A fifth parcel, upon whichthe Lones family resides, carries only aresidential use code.

Somerset Academy currently operates11 private charter schools in Miami-DadeCounty and 16 in Broward County. In itswebsite notice, the Pinewood AcresSchool noted that alumni, students, par-ents and friends can continue support ofPinewood through a newly establishednon-profit organization, the PinewoodEducational Foundation.

Charter school plan raises opposition from neighbors


BY ALICIA WHITLEY

Simon Property Group Inc., the world’sleading retail real estate company, recentlyannounced the retailers and restaurants thatwill be added to Dadeland Mall this yearwith the debut of the mall’s newest expan-sion. The two-story addition to Miami’soriginal and most iconic shopping center ispart of a significant redevelopment thatwill add 102,000 square feet of restaurantsand retailers.

The new retailer lineupincludes: Tommy Bahama,Hugo Boss, Microsoft,Stuart Weitzman, PUMA,Donald J Pliner, PorscheDesign, Vince Camuto, FreePeople, Urban Outfitters,Express, Original Penguin,Tesla, Fit2Run, EverythingBut Water, babycottons,Luggage & More and ALODiamonds.

In addition to the vari-ety of new retailers, thesecond story of DadelandMall’s newest additionwill feature unique diningoptions that will offerpatrons the ideal spot torelax and unwind. The design and beauti-ful outdoor dining terraces will allow vis-itors the opportunity to dine alfresco asthey overlook Downtown Kendall frompatio seating.

The restaurant lineup is unequaled andincludes Bobby Flay’s Burger Palace, AokiTeppanyaki, Earls Kitchen + Bar, Balansand Aroma Espresso Bar.

The modern design of Dadeland Mall’snewest wing will feature a “FashionRunway” complete with luminous cubebollards, tree sculptures, a fountain, and

luxury valet with distinctive canopies. A“Modern Gallery” interior theme withstone-clad columns as well as a Missoni-inspired feature art wall will transport vis-itor’s seaside with touches of turquoise,gold and beige sprinkled throughout.Shoppers also will find ample long, linearand luxurious seating.

An additional 300 new parking spacesand a second valet station will be addedalong with two new parking levels directly

serving the expansion.“We are thrilled to be

able to bring such outstand-ing retailer and restaurantoptions to better serve ourvisitors,” said Maria Prado,general manager atDadeland Mall. “We arehopeful that both our localcustomers and internationalshoppers will agree that thenew wing offers a widevariety of choices to suiteveryone’s tastes.”

Dadeland Mall isanchored by Florida’slargest Macy’s, as well asMacy’s Home Gallery &Kids, Saks Fifth Avenue,jcpenney, and Nordstrom.

Dadeland features a variety of diningoptions such as The Cheesecake Factory inaddition to over 185 specialty storesincluding Apple, J. Crew, bebe, WhiteHouse | Black Market, Zara, A/XExchange, Hollister, Lucky Brand Jeans,Victoria’s Secret and Hugo Boss.

Dadeland Mall is located at 7535 N.Kendall Dr. For more information onDadeland Mall, contact the mall manage-ment office at 305-665-6226. You also canvisit the Simon Property Group website at<www.simon.com>.

Dadeland Mall announces retailers,restaurants debuting in expansion

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Dadeland Mall

JUMPS FORKENDALL GAZETTE

• Also for a limited schedule the NEWJump, The Ultimate Dog Show (Mar. 19-22and 25-28).

SPECIAL EVENTS AND SHOWS INCLUDE:Fridays Rock @ The Fair Presents:• Mar. 15 — Colombian teen pop artist

Matt Hunter;• Mar. 22 — Dove Award-winning

Christian band Newsboys “God’s Not DeadTour,” with special guests Building 429 andAll Things New, and

• Mar. 29 — American pop punk band WeAre The In Crowd.

Saturdays LIVE @ The Fair Presents:Mar. 16 — Puerto Rican BMI & Billboard

Reggaeton artist Gocho;Mar. 23 — DJ Irie & MMA Matches, andMar. 30 — FCW wrestling with special

WWE guest appearances.VIP Tickets for the Fridays Rock and

Saturdays LIVE Shows called the UltimateLIVE! Experience packages are $49.99 andinclude:

• Meet and Greet and digital photo withartist following the concert (find your photoat facebook.com/miamidadefair);

• VIP seat in the Ultimate LIVE! seating area;• Admission ticket to the Youth Fair;• 16 ride coupons, and• Ultimate LIVE! Experience lanyard.

(Quantities are limited.)Upgrade to the VIP Ultimate LIVE!

Experience PLUS for $64.99. The packageincludes all the perks of the Ultimate LIVE!Experience package plus the MidwayExpress Access, which gets you on the ridesfaster. Quantities are limited.

SunDay FunDays A-LIVE @ The FairPresents:

Mar. 17 — Yo Gabba Gabba Meet & Greet;Mar. 24 — Ron Magill and The Zoo

Characters;Mar. 31 — The NEW Disney’s Annual

Pass Interactive Experience and BillboardsNo. 1 kids artist Kidz Bop LIVE in concert,

• Plus other special family events from noonto 5 p.m. on all three Sundays of the Youth Fair.

The Youth Fair wants to make it easy foreveryone of all ages to come and experienceeverything it has to offer by creating amaz-ing deals, including:

OPENING DAY OFFERS (MAR. 14):• 50 percent off admission ($5 admission

for adults) all day, no coupon necessary;• Free admission with the purchase of an

advance ticket;• Free School Spirit Uniform Day (FREE

admission on Opening Day only for studentswearing their uniform and presentingcoupon. (School ID may be required for highschool students.)

• Free for active duty or retired U.S. mili-tary personnel and

• Free Seniors Day (62 and older with ID).

$5 BEFORE 5 P.M. OFFERS:• $5 admission and $5 Fair Foods &

Games, Monday-Friday before 5 p.m. at TheYouth Fair.

• Coupons are available at participatingPollo Tropical locations and online. Visit<www.fairexpo.com> and Sedano’s super-markets for ways to save.

Seniors Day, Thursday, Mar. 21 — Freeadmission for seniors (62-plus with ID)

This year’s Youth Fair features 100 thrillingrides, including the new Speed, Marc 3 and AirRaid, as well as those in KiddieLand andKiddleLand Too! Areas with a new train, 160food vendors, 130 merchandise shops, 40,000student and adult exhibits, and 50 games.

The Youth Fair is located on Coral Way(SW 24th Street) at 112th Avenue. Gates openon weekdays at 3 p.m., Saturdays andSundays at noon and at noon during SpringBreak, which takes place Mar. 22-29. Generaladmission is $10 and admission is free forchildren 5 years and younger. Admission foractive duty and retired military personnel is$5 during weekdays (with military ID).Parking is free; preferred parking is availablefor $15 per vehicle. Space is limited.

For more information, visit >www.fairex-po.com> or call 305-223-7060.

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Leia Schwartz won in the category ofMusical Composition and David Scherkerwon for his entry in Film Production. Bothwill now represent Florida in the Nationalcompetition.

Before the surprise announcement,Scherker showed the video he made, Savethe Magic, which talked about the magic ofarts in the school system, and Schwartzsang the song she wrote for the contest,called Embrace Each Moment. ThenPTA/PTSA Reflections chair PamelaNeumann took the microphone and toldthem the good news.

“I had thought that I was just at the meet-ing to provide entertainment by singing mysong,” Leia Schwartz said later. “That wasthe ploy my parents used to get me to go. Inever dreamed that I was there so theycould tell me that I won. So you can imag-ine my surprise when they announced thatI was the state winner.

“My immediate thought was ‘don’t theymean county? They haven’t announced thewinners to states yet.’ But then I realizedthat I had heard correctly,” Schwartzadded. “I never dreamed that I could win atthe state level two years in a row. I could-

n’t wipe the huge grin off of my face. I nor-mally hate surprises, but this one was pret-ty amazing!”

Schwartz was the state of Florida winnerlast year as well, when the theme was“Diversity means...” and her musical com-position went to the Nationals and receivedan Honorable Mention there.

Scherker entered the PTA’s competitionfor the first time this year, so the evening’sannouncement really was unexpected andemotionally charged.

“It was a great surprise,” Scherker said.“I had no idea that the video had won, andnever suspected that it would. My fathertold me that I had been asked to show thevideo as an example for the PTAReflections in order to convince me to go,but never let on that I had won the statelevel.

“It was great that I was able to share thatmoment with my family. I am deeply hon-ored to be one of the state winners and Itruly hope that my video can have a posi-tive impact in the future status of the arts inpublic schools.”

Winners in the national competition areexpected to be announced in April or May.

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The Palms, occupying 88,783 square feet,and replacing a demolished structure thatonce contained a Sears retail store.

Initial redevelopment in Phase Oneduring 2006-08 included redesigning thestrip shopping center on the west side ofMills Drive with new facades as well asthe debut of a Shaq 24-Hour FitnessCenter that replaced a closed AMCmotion picture theater.

In addition, ground was broken for theOne Seventeen Professional Arts Center,parking garage and a new office building inthe northeast corner of the Center.

“The retail shopping options in Kendallcontinue to evolve,” said Joy Medlock,general manager of The Palms. She notedthe, “Lifestyle center has quickly becomethe new ‘Downtown Kendall.’ The centerbrings the local flavor of Miami along withan unmatched depth of retail options toKendall.

“Phase Three is an example of our ongo-ing commitment to creating a definingplace where the community can work, shopand dine in an upscale, family friendly andbeautiful environment,” she added.

Among the most recent openings inThe Palms is the free-standing Devon

Seafood and Steak restaurant next to theCadillac Ranch, Carmine’s Trattoria,Sweet Tomatoes, a new OutbackSteakhouse and the World of Beer, alllocated along the lakeside area near theadjoining Loehmann’s and Nordstromretail stores.

Anticipated for an April opening isthe Corner Bakery Café, a casuallystyled restaurant serving breakfast,lunch and dinner near the Haagen-Dazsice creamery.

In late April, a New Orleans-styled“Voodoo BBQ & Grill” is slated to opendoors featuring barbecue with Caribbean,Cajun and Creole spices.

Planned for a spring opening is Tilly’s, astore selling trendy sports-branded cloth-ing, accessories, shoes and equipment, tobe located in the shopping area next toMoe’s Southwest Grille

Originally known as Kendall Town andCountry Center, the 75-acre tract wasdeveloped originally by the Codina realestate interests but now operates as a sub-sidiary of TIAA-CREF, an internationalfinancial service. Jones Lang La SalleRetail manages the property with informa-tion available at <www.jllretail.com>.

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Foreign nations must be laughing at us. Ican hear them now: “Those crazy Americans,they have almost bankrupted their countrytrying to convert the governments of theworld to what they call democracy when theycan’t even govern their own country.”

And they are right. Our elected officialsshould hang their heads in collective shamefor the way they are treating our nation.

When a country puts itself in a positionwhere they could default in the payment ofits debts, a country that could be laying offtens of thousands of workers at a time of highunemployment, it is asking for ridicule fromits citizens much less the rest of the world.

I don’t care; I am criticizing the WhiteHouse, the Democrats and the Republicans.They are all to blame. Their egos, their partyloyalty, their interest in their personal well-being have put our nation at risk. We are, atthis date of writing, getting ready to plungeinto a cut in government spending, the

method of which, I have never seen before.Don’t get me wrong. I am for fiscal

responsibility. I am for cutting waste. I amfor tightening our belts — but, not by anacross the board, no respect for the needs ofan individual agency cut. Cuts must be selec-tive. Many programs in the federal govern-ment could be eliminated completely. Somehave their budgets severely cut, some modi-fied and some actually increased. But anacross-the-board cut doesn’t make sense.

The problem? Our elected officials, fromthe White House to the most junior memberof the U.S. House of Representatives aremore concerned about how they look to theirreelection financial supporters and core vot-ers than they are about how our county isprospering. And, for the life of me I don’tknow how to correct the dilemma.

At one time I thought “get rid of everyelected official in Washington and replacethem with a new group.” Unfortunately,when we have done this in the past on a smallscale we always end up with a group of freshfaces that end up just like the ones weremoved.

Here is where we are heading if party loy-alty and self-interest prevail and the end ofthe month comes and we go into March with-out resolving the Sequester:

• Thousands of federal employees will beforced to take a one-day-a-week unpaidvacation to save the government on payroll.

• We will wait longer at the airport toboard a flight inasmuch as there will befewer security officers to check us out.

• Courts will experience delays in startingnew trials as we will have to cut back oncourt employees.

• Our military will be flying less missions,have less training programs and delay theacquisition of new equipment.

• Local school boards will be cutting backon supplies, teachers and administrativesupport — affecting the education of ourchildren.

• Some national parks will be closingdown facilities as well as the time the parksare open.

• Road and bridge repairs, vitally needed,will be cut back.

• Community hospitals will cut back onservice to those without medical insurance.

• Research at our universities will be cutback.

There is an interesting correlation betweenall those that will be temporarily unemployedand the needed growth in our economy.Please remember that 70 percent of spendingis made by the individual and 20 percent by

corporations and the government. All thesepeople temporarily unemployed they willstop spending. And those that are stillemployed, fearing for their jobs, will stopspending.

And when spending stops state and feder-al tax collections drop. The manufacturersthat make the good we buy, the sales men andwomen that are employed in the storesaround the nation will start losing their jobsas we have entered into a downward cyclethat will put our economy in a tailspin.

And, all this thanks to our elected officialsthat can’t look after the needs of the nationbut rather pay attention to their own person-al lives. Shame on them!

We appreciate your opinions on this col-umn whether in agreement or disagree-ment. Please send your comments to (faxnumber) 305-662-6980 or email to <[email protected]>. Theopinions expressed in this column are notnecessarily those of this newspaper, its edi-tors or publisher.

KENNETH’S COMMENTARY

R. Kenneth Bluh • VIEWPOINT •

How not to boost the growth of the economy


Miami salesman Miguel Rodriguezcouldn’t find gas for much less than about$3.99 a gallon on Presidents Day.

“It’s not easy,” he admits. “Four dollars agallon is very difficult to work with.”

As it turns out, South Florida con-sumers increasingly are feeling the effectsof more than a month’s worth of rising gasprices. As of the end of February, surveysshowed unleaded regular averaged $3.89in Miami-Dade — up 41 cents the pastmonth alone. And Broward? It was up 42cents at $3.87 a gallon. Statewide, gasaveraged $3.79 a gallon. That was sixcents more than the national average of$3.73.

So why are prices suddenly so bad?AAA calls it a “perfect storm” of weath-

er and Wall Street. Winter blizzards upnorth are boosting demand for heating oilat the same time that Wall Street is hittingnew highs for the year. That’s been fuelingspeculators to buy more oil futures andboost wholesale oil prices.

In addition, with paychecks and new hir-ing stalled around South Florida and acrossthe country, consumers are feeling the

pinch of trying to figure out where to cutspending in order to afford those higher gasprices.

“It changes our budgets and limits out-ings maybe with the family,” Doral resi-dent Santiago Quinn warned. “It changesthe amount of times we travel. We try tokeep it as minimal as possible.”

West Dade’s Yaleska Martinez said herbudget cuts may have to include all extraspending.

“Where do I have to cut back?,” sheasked. “The things I like — going shoppingand all of that — I am going to have to cutback on.”

With consumer spending playing such amajor role in the economy, higher gasprices could trigger more bad news forlocal businesses while struggling to keepcurrent workers and wondering if it’s timeto add any new ones.

So when might we see prices come backdown again? As long as we see a bull mar-ket on Wall Street, investors will continuebuying oil futures. And that could keepwholesale prices high.

Hopefully the worst winter weather maybe behind us. Even so, spring break is justaround the corner and gas prices are stillusually higher than normal when driversstart hitting the roads for the holidays.

Watch Al Sunshine’s “4 Money Watch”reports Monday-Friday. You may find Al’sblog at cbsmiami.com.

CBS MONEY WATCH

Al Sunshine

Rising gas prices couldput brakes on economy


Hammocks Police District CACrecognizes analyst and officer

January’s Officers of the Month at Hammocks Police District were honored on Jan. 30 by Citizens AdvisoryCommittee chair James Blough (left) and Maj. Hernan M. Organvidez (right). Analyst Specialist MariaTrelles, 14-year careerist at Hammocks District Station, devised an assessment program leading to signifi-cant burglary reductions through statistics that tracked and analyzed investigations. In 2012, Officer OrlandoSanchez made two major arrests within five days, recovering $47,000 in a Sept. 14 house burglary anduncovering a marijuana grow house on Sept. 19. He was commended for apprehending six offenders wholater admitted to several Hammocks District burglaries. (Photo by Sgt. Rene O. Hernandez)

Kendall cops honored forfoiling burglary attempt

Officers Lori Perria and Johnny Williams (center) were honored on Jan. 30 for quick response and team-work in nabbing a burglar during a crime-in-progress on Oct. 12, 2012. Honored as Officers of the Monthfor January at Kendall District’s Citizens Advisory Committee meeting, the pair had responded on a cruiserpatrol to nab a fleeing suspect, later recovering stolen jewelry and other property that led to solving numer-ous other such crimes in the Kendall area. Pictured at presentation are (l-r) Lt. Brian Rafky, CAC chair BarryWhite, Perria, Williams and Capt. Gregory Dohring of Kendall District.


BY RICHARD YAGER

Newly elected County Court JudgeAndrea Wolfson credits her election with“knowing people, their concerns, and howdifferently they live throughout our county.”

Wolfson appeared last fall at three localpre-election forums sponsored by KendallFederation of HomeownerAssociations saying she learned“in detail about your area’s pri-mary concerns such as yourtraffic and growth issues.”

Knowledge of local problemsis a vital measure voters shoulduse to determine qualifications ofjudicial candidates rather than“leaving a space blank or justpicking the first name on the list”when marking a ballot, she added.

Intensive campaigning“taught me how much under-standing our county meanswhen it comes to passing judgments on thebench,” Wolfson said, reflecting on how eco-nomic and ethnic differences contribute tothe judicial process.

“It makes an important difference once youhave met and seen how people live in MiamiGardens, Miami Beach or a southwesternarea,” she told members of the Miami-DadePolice Hammocks District Citizens AdvisoryCommittee (CAC) on Jan. 30.

“You gain a better understanding wheneach individual case presents itself, asagainst following the simple path of grantinga plea to clear a crowded calendar.

“A great many cases I hear involve DUIcharges, each needing very careful reviewbefore determining the appropriate punish-ment,” she added, noting that the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s “Back on Track” DUIprogram office now helps first offendersavoid a permanent conviction if circum-stances merit an opportunity.

“Questionable DUI convictions can bereduced to reckless driving through participa-tion,” she advised, noting the program requiressubstance abuse class attendance, counseling,community service, drug testing, fines and apotential automobile interlock device installa-tion to reduce DUIs to a lesser offense.

An energetic woman with two children,Wolfson, 39, volunteered to sit inan appellate capacity over adminis-trative matters and has attended theFaculty Training Seminar thatallows her to teach at the FloridaJudicial College, a program devel-oped for first-time judges.

She received her BS degreefrom the University of NotreDame in 1995, an MS degreefrom Southern IllinoisUniversity in 1996, and a JDdegree from the Illinois Instituteof Technology (Chicago-KentCollege of Law) in 2001.

She began seven years’ service as an assis-tant state attorney followed by three years asa special assistant to the U.S. Attorneybefore her appointment to the county bench,one of 140 positions in Miami-Dade’s 11thJudicial Circuit.

On Nov. 6 last year, Wolfson defeatedGreer Elaine Wallace, receiving 53.8 percentof total ballots cast in Group 24 after previ-ously receiving 48.4 percent of the vote inthe Aug. 14 primary.

Appointed to a vacated post by then-Gov.Charlie Crist in 2010, Wolfson asked fortransfer from a Hialeah Branch Courthouseto the downtown Miami Justice Building inMarch 2011.

“I wanted to preside in jury trials,” sheexplained. “I so respect this office and theopportunity to hear jury cases that I decidedI would run for the elective post.

“It’s where I now feel I belong in our judi-cial system.

Understanding people vital says County Judge Wolfson

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BY SHEILA STIEGLITZ

The bar has been set high for Sunday, Mar.24, when the Deering Estate Foundationhosts it’s annual island-themed seafood cele-bration — the Deering Seafood Festival.

After being selected one of the Top 100Events in the Southeastern USA in 2011 and2012 and chosen one of Florida’s Top 10Food Festivals by BizBash Media, the staffand volunteers at the Deering EstateFoundation have been working overtime tokeep the festival unique.

What keeps people returning to the festi-val each year, and others eager to attend forthe first time, is the wholesome family expe-rience created at the historic Deering Estateat Cutler, in the biggest backyard onBiscayne Bay.

To fully experience the Deering SeafoodFestival many guests plan to spend the day.From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., visitors of all agescan be entertained with music, art and natureactivities, while savoring Florida’s freshestfish and seafood prepared in an infinite num-ber of delectable dishes.

At the estate’s entrance, towering stiltwalkers and the sounds of steel drums greetvisitors. Once inside the property the magichappens. Free-spirited Bahamian Junkanoomusicians playfully dance throughout thecrowd, and the bands Code Red andCaribbean Crew performs reggae/calypsomusic on the main stage. This year theMosquito Heads reunite with friends to closeout the day.

Pontoon boat rides are available aboardthe Pelican Skipper for those who want tocruise on Biscayne Bay to Chicken Key.An Artists Village features paintings, pho-tography, crafts and jewelry by localartists, and naturalists conduct tours of thehistoric homes.

A one-day only food emporium is createdon Seafood Alley with shrimp, lobster, oys-ters, conch, crab and other treasures from thesea that are broiled, boiled, steamed, fried,seared or sautéed.

Some of the restaurants and caterers par-

ticipating are Golden Rule SeafoodMarket, Devon Seafood + Steak, WholeFoods Market Coral Gables, Rodbender’sRaw Bar and Grill, Imlee Indian Bistro,Black Point Ocean Grill, Shibui JapaneseRestaurant and Paella Party. For landlub-bers, Sports Grill is on hand with itsfamous wings and burgers.

Under the big top tent that is sponsored byWhole Foods Market Coral Gables, localexecutive chefs hold cooking demonstrationsand Jonny Rose is the emcee. The chefs’lineup includes Damian Gilchrist of theOcean Reef Club in Key Largo, SamirCanaan from Truluck’s Seafood Steak &Crab House and Kareem Anguin at TheOceanaire Seafood Room. Following thedemonstration, attendees receive a copy ofthe recipe, a sample of the food prepared andengage in a Q and A with each chef.

For the second year, the winner of Johnson& Wales University’s Student SeafoodCompetition recreates the winning recipe at

the festival. Throughout the day, fellow J &W culinary students assist all of the chefs infood preparation, serving and clean up.

Adding to the experience, a sommelierfrom Crown Wine & Spirits discusses wine

pairings and offers tastings following eachcooking demonstration.

Just inside the main gate children canpick up their passports to the DeeringDiscovery Cove, a hands-on adventure cre-ated by the estate’s Educational andInterpretive Staff, where they’ll visit the“Five Oceans of the World.” As scientists-in-training, kids explore specific migratoryspecies that inhabit each ocean, collectplankton and observe a plankton pool,paint with algae, fish and shells, and dis-sect a crawfish. There is a Mad Scientiststation where they will run experimentsand test the properties of water, and learnabout climate change and pollution. TheKids Zone also offers unlimited fun oninflatables, and serves kid-friendly food.

The Deering Estate at Cutler is a Miami-Dade County park, located at 16701 SW 72Ave. in Palmetto Bay. Admission is adults,$15 in advance online, and $25 the day of theevent; children 4-14 years, $5, andFoundation members free, includes parkentrance and all activities, excluding food,drink, pontoon rides and rock wall, from10a.m.-6 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefitthe Deering Estate Foundation.

For more information call 305-235-1668,ext. 263, or log on to <www.deeringseafood-festival.org>.

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BY SARAH GUMINA

Bring your preschoolers to take the ride oftheir lives!

Seen on the pages of favorite story-books, in playrooms, and on the televisionscreen, Thomas the Tank Engine is adoredby little engineers everywhere. Now,Thomas is pulling into the station for alarger-than-life experience at Day OutWith Thomas: The Go Go Thomas Tour2013 visiting the Gold Coast RailroadMuseum. Remaining weekends to visit areMar. 9-10, and 16-17.

The event, now in its 18th year, is present-ed by HIT Entertainment and sponsored byMEGA Brands, a leading toy company, andall-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels.

Thomas the Tank Engine is star of Thomas& Friends making tracks to great destina-tions on PBS KIDS and Sprout. Along withhis engine friends, Thomas captivates chil-dren in more than 145 countries and 30 lan-guages. The No. 1 blue engine and hisfriends invite children to enter a world ofimagination through the tracks of a train andthe words of a story.

To date, 200 million Thomas & Friendsbooks and e-books have been sold and theCGI-animated Thomas & Friends series ismore popular than ever, rating as one of thetop programs for children ages 2-5.

Day Out with Thomas: The Go GoThomas Tour 2013 is a fun-filled event thatprovides children of all ages the opportunity

to climb aboard and take a ride with Thomasas well as participate in Thomas & Friendsthemed activities. The tour, which begins inMarch, is expected to welcome nearly onemillion passengers through November.

Little engineers and their families areinvited to take a 25-minute ride at the GoldCoast Railroad Museum on their favoriteengine; meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controllerof the Railway, and enjoy a day of themedactivities including arts and crafts, story-telling and more. The Gold Coast RailroadMuseum also will offer miniature golf, ZooMiami animal encounters, storytelling andjuggling with Michael Rosman and livemusic with folk singer Matthew Sabatella,face-painting and two foot gauge trainrides running every 30 minutes during theevent.

Thomas the Tank Engine rides departevery 45 minutes, rain or shine. Departuretimes begin at 10:30 a.m. through 3:45 p.m.each day of the event. Tickets for the DayOut With Thomas: The Go Go Thomas Tour2013 are $18 for ages 2 and older.

Tickets are on sale now by calling toll-free1-866-468-7630 or logging onto <www.tick-etweb.com/thomas.html>. For more infor-mation and directions, contact the GoldCoast Railroad Museum at 305-253-0063 orGCRM.org.

For general information or to find a DayOut With Thomas: The Go Go Thomas Tour2013 event near you, visit<www.thomasandfriends.com/dowt>.

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FXM Research in Miami is looking for males and females 18 years or older that sufferfromActinic Keratosis “can be caused by prolonged exposure to the sun, result in discrete,rough, dry, scaly bumps on the face and/or the scalp”, to participate in a four [4] study-visit clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation.

Qualified participants will receive:• Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.• Investigational Study Medication or placebo at no cost.• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $200.00.

FXMResearch enMiami está buscando hombres y mujeres de 18 años o más que sufrandeKeratosisActínica “pueden ser causadas por la exposición prolongada al sol, resultanen discretas lesiones abultadas, ásperas, secas, y escamosas en su cara y/o cuerocabelludo”, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere cuatro [4]visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.

Los participantes que califiquen recibirán:• Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.• Los medicamentos bajo investigación o placebo sin costo alguno.• Compensación por tiempo y transporte hasta $200.00.

FXM Research in Miami is looking for males and females 12 to 35 years of age thatsuffer from FacialAcne, to participate in an eight [8] study-visit clinical research study.Medical Insurance is not required for study participation.

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BY MOLLE GRAD

Join Temple Beth Am,5950 N. Kendall Dr. inPinecrest, for the dedicationof a new chuppah and theopportunity to meet AnitaDiamant. The theme for thisspecial event on Mar. 22 is“Shabbat Under theCanopy.”

The evening (6-9 p.m.)will be a lively spirited cele-bration. In Jewish tradition, achuppah is a canopy underwhich a couple stands duringtheir wedding ceremony. Asa gift of the heart, a dedicat-ed group of women atTemple Beth Am have creat-ed a custom-designed hand-crafted chuppah. It symbol-izes a home that the couplewill build together, a placethat is welcoming andsecure.

Diamant is a prizewinningjournalist and author ofnumerous books about con-temporary Jewish practice,as well as four bestsellingnovels, including The RedTent. A woman for our times, Diamant willbe the temple’s special guest, courtesy ofthe Dr. Morton M. Axler Speaker Seriesand the temple’s Sisterhood. Following afestive dinner, Diamant will share herthoughts in a personal, free-form conver-sation hosted by the synagogue’s RabbiJudith Kempler.

The public is invited to attend; reserva-tions are required for dinner. The servicebegins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m.Cost is $20 per person for dinner.Sponsorships are available for Wine andCheese reception with Diamant at 5 p.m.All information is available at<www.tbam.org/shabbatcanopy> or bycalling 305-667-6667, ext. 149.

THE STORY BEHIND THE CHUPPAHThe chuppah that the Sisterhood of

Temple Beth Am created for the congrega-tion truly has been a labor of love, cooper-ation, and community. Each of the womenbrought a unique talent and skill to thetask; each put in time and effort to bring adesign to life in the form of a ritual objecthandcrafted in fabric.

It all began when Temple catererSarah Davidoff (also a Sisterhood boardmember) reported that brides, while dis-

cussing wedding plans with her, oftenexpressed surprise that there was noTemple chuppah. The board agreed thatproviding one would make a wonderfulSisterhood project, whereupon Sarah(who was married under a hand-embroi-dered chuppah her mother made) “volun-teered” her mom, Judith Davidoff, tochair the committee. And once fiber-artist Nancy Billings was recruited asartistic co-chair, the “Chuppah Project”was born.

The committee held a temple-widedesign competition. Using strictly anony-mous judging, the Sisterhood board select-ed the top three entries, ranked them bypreference, and sent them to the clergy forthe final selection. Judging was no easytask as any of the top three would havebeen a fine choice.

In the end, artist Tracy Ellyn was namedwinner of Sisterhood Chuppah DesignCompetition.

The women who translated Ellyn’sdesign into fabric art were Nancy Billings,Margie Buchbinder, Judith Davidoff,Susan Golinsky, Elizabeth Janowitz,Natalie Kleinberg, Marlene Kohn, PhyllisMeyers, Marcia Reisman, Lily Servianskyand Jackie Zucker.

‘Shabbat Under the Canopy’at Temple Beth Am, Mar. 22

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FPL selects 5 teachers forclassroom energy grantsBY JULIA WAKEFIELD

Florida Power & Light Company recentlyannounced that five teachers in Miami-DadeCounty were selected to receive $4,216 infunding through FPL’s 2013 Teacher Grantprogram.

The winning teachers will receive thefunding to support classroom projects thathelp teach students about energy and adhereto the Florida State Board of Education’sSunshine State Standards. In total, 43 teach-ers across FPL’s 35-county service territoryhave been selected to receive a total of$47,000.

“As new energy sources become moreprevalent in our everyday lives, it’s more andmore important that our children have ahands-on understanding of clean energy,”said Manny J. Rodriguez, FPL’s externalaffairs regional director for Miami-DadeCounty. “We’re thrilled to partner withFlorida’s teachers to bring exciting, innova-tive projects into the classroom to get theirstudents inspired to help us lead the way totomorrow’s clean energy world.”

The winning teachers, schools and proj-ects in Miami-Dade County are:

Susy Chu, grade 8, Carrollton School ofthe Sacred Heart — This project will helpstudents explore and discover alternateforms of energy by building models of vehi-cles powered by fuel cells.

Rosa Milagros Rengifo, grades 6-8,Rockway Middle School — In “SolarRobotics” students will build robots pow-ered by solar energy.

Suzanne Banas, grades 6-8, South MiamiMiddle Community School — Students willlearn about sun, earth, and atmosphericinteractions by combining NASA climatedata with innovative and inexpensive instru-ments for ground based measurements.

Dianne Rizo and Ana Ugarte, grades 2-

4, Whispering Pines Elementary —Students will be challenged to think likeengineers and find ways to make alterna-tive energy sources available to the public.To accomplish this task, children will learnthe basics of electricity using real circuits,solar panels, wind turbines, hand cranks,and batteries.

The awards range from $500 to $2,500 perproject, based on the proposed budget andnumber of students that will benefit, andcome from the NextEra Energy Foundation,which is funded by shareholders of FPL’sparent company, NextEra Energy Inc., thenation’s largest producer of renewable ener-gy from the wind and the sun.

Award recipients are selected by theNational Education Energy Developmentproject (NEED), a non-profit organizationworking with energy companies and agen-cies to bring balanced energy curriculum andtraining to the nation’s classrooms.

“FPL and NEED share a common missionto educate the next generation about clean,sustainable energy sources,” said NEEDexecutive director Mary Spruill. “Today, theneed for this education is greater than ever,and that’s why we partner with FPL on theseteacher grants to help ensure that Florida’skids develop practical knowledge aboutclean energy sources.”

Projects were judged according to statedgoals, energy content, creativity and plansfor budget and evaluation. Completed proj-ects may be featured on FPL’s Solar Stationwebsite at <www.FPL.com/solarstations>.

This is the fourth year for FPL’s TeacherGrant program and is part of a larger com-mitment to the state. So far, the company hasgranted more than $175,000 to 175 teachers,installed Next Generation Solar EnergyStation arrays at 14 educational facilitiesacross Florida, and built three large-scalesolar power plants to power its customers.

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BY IVETTE M. YEE

More than 100 college students recentlypulled an all-nighter — with a philanthrop-ic twist.

During the fourth annual “PhilADthropy”event on Friday, Feb. 8, and Saturday, Feb.9, University of Miami School ofCommunication students provided freeadvertising and public relations services to16 South Florida nonprofit organizations injust 25 hours, creating materials such asvibrant advertising, buzz-worthy viralvideos, cool websites and more.

PhilADthropy began at 11 a.m. on Fridayand lasted until noon on Saturday whenfinal projects were unveiled to the nonprof-its during a reception. This year, a record207 organizations applied for help, up fromjust 11 when the event was established in2009. Selected nonprofits included EasterSeals South Florida; the Parks Foundation

of Miami-Dade, and the Mystic ForceFoundation, an organization working tofind a cure for childhood cancer.

PhilADthropy is organized annually bythe school’s advertising program and host-ed by AD Group, an advertising club forstudents.

“We are beyond thrilled. We feel like wewent to a New York ad agency with anunlimited budget,” said Susie Hansen, ofAbandoned Pet Rescue, one of SouthFlorida’s largest no-kill animal shelter thatthrough PhilADthropy received a glossynew brochure, website makeover advice,and several vibrant posters spotlighting thecute puppies and kittens the organizationsaves each day.

The event drew 133 student volunteerswho, led by UM faculty and industry pro-fessionals, put into practice the skills theyhave learned in the classroom.

“I was expecting maybe a flyer or two,

but I’m walking out with so much more tomake people aware of our organization.The students surpassed anything that Icould have ever imagined,” said BiancaCaviglia, president and COO of GuitarsOver Guns, an after-school mentoring pro-gram that pairs at-risk youths with profes-sional musicians who serve as mentorsusing popular music to connect with theadolescents and help them overcome thenegative influences in their lives.

UM students created an entire brandingcampaign for Guitars Over Guns — com-plete with a new logo, advertisements,social media, business cards, and other pro-motional materials.

“I’m still recovering from working 25hours straight,” said Katelyn Murray, 21,an advertising student who has taken partin the event each year. “But when you handover the work that you’ve spent all nightcreating and see just how grateful the non-

profits are, it’s worth it, and it’s why Icome back every year.”

“The event was a huge success,” addedMeryl Blau, a UM advertising professorand founder of the event. “The students puttheir heart and souls into it and you couldtell from the work they produced. They dida fantastic job, everyone had a lot of fun,and the nonprofits were so happy with theresults.”

PhilADthropy was sponsored by CrispinPorter + Bogusky, Pasha’s, Conill, Sergio’sFamily Restaurants, Titan Reprographics,URAWk Energy Bars, ZICO CoconutWater, popchips, LIME Fresh MexicanGrill at Dadeland, SapientNitro, RoninAdvertising Group, Distraction Magazine,TCBY, and Lionsden Creative Inc.

For more information, visit<www.philADthropy.com>, followPhilADthropy on Twitter, or like thePhilADthropy page on Facebook.

UM students design free ad campaigns for non-profits

UM School of Communication students show off their advertising campaign created during the fourth annualPhilADthropy event for Abandoned Pet Rescue, with representatives from the organization in the front row.

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UM advertising major Monique Beaupre, 18, presents a slogan and visuals she and a team of students createdduring PhilADthropy to bring awareness to the not-profit organization, Guitars Over Guns.

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Ocaquatics is celebrating its19th anniversary of teachingswimming lessons and watersafety to the South Florida com-munity.

Founded in February of 1994in Miami, Ocaquatics has sincegrown from doing private les-sons in its clients’ homes to ayear-round, state-of-the-artindoor facility at 13408 SW 131St. in West Kendall. A secondindoor facility is under construc-tion near Tropical Park. Duringits 19 years of operation,Ocaquatics has helped thousandsof swimmers gain the skills, con-fidence, and enthusiasm to par-ticipate in aquatic sports andactivities.

A great deal of the success canbe attributed directly to the devel-opment of the school’s uniquemethod of teaching. They striveto teach swimming and water safety in afun and friendly manner. Instructors haveearned an unsurpassed reputation for their

expertise, dedication, and positive, caringapproach. After completing the program,children and parents find their fear of water

has been replaced by a knowledge of swim-ming and a newfound respect and love forthe water.

“Looking back, I sometimes find it hardto believe just how many years havepassed, and how much we’ve grown,” saidMiren Oca, owner of Ocaquatics. “It isimportant to acknowledge all those whohave helped make Ocaquatics such an out-standing company — our students and fam-ilies, our teachers, and our administrativestaff. They are the very best, and I am bothproud and humbled by their efforts andaccomplishments.”

The primary mission of OcaquaticsSwim School always has been to teachfamilies to love swimming and to becomesafer, more comfortable, and more respon-sible around the water.

Water safety is of particular concern in SouthFlorida, where drowning remains the No. 1

killer of children ages 4 and under.“After working with families for

so many years, I believe parents havemany misconceptions about drown-ing and about what it takes to keep itfrom happening. They think it onlyhappens to children with ‘bad’ par-ents, but that’s just not the case. Adrowning can happen quickly andquietly and it can happen to anyone,”Oca said.

Most parents would be surprisedto find out that most drownings ofyoung children occur in backyardpools and that it often happens dur-ing a time when a child is in the careof one or both parents. Most youngchildren who have drowned had beenmissing for less than five minuteswhen the tragedy occurred.

In addition to pool safety measuresanother of the best drowning preven-tion strategies includes teaching chil-dren to swim as early as possible.Even toddlers can learn basic swim-ming skills that they can use if theyever end up in the water.

“It is very important to us that the chil-dren in our program enjoy their experience,and we strive to build self-esteem and con-fidence through positive reinforcement andpatience,” Oca said. “Then we teach thembasic swimming skills, such as how to rollover on their back and float to the side ofthe pool.” These are critical skills, and par-ents should make sure the swimming pro-gram they chose will teach them.

“However, even children with excellentswimming skills need the watchful eye ofan adult to help keep them safer around thewater. Constant supervision around thewater is key and no child should ever beleft unattended around pools or openwater,” she added.

For more information about Ocaquatics,visit <www.ocaquatics.com> or call 305-969-7946.

Ocaquatics Swim School celebrates 19 years of teaching water safety

These youngsters learn how to have safe fun in the water.(Photo credit: Swim Snaps)

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Volunteer Tutors Needed!Give Back To The CommunityThe Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc.

(CILSF) is seeking volunteer tutors for our very successful tutoringprogram held at three Miami-Dade Adult Education Centers. Theprogram provides support to young adults with disabilities whoare enrolled in GED and vocational programs in Miami-DadePublic Schools. The volunteer must have a college degree and beable to pass a level 2 background checks will be reimbursed byCILSF. The Center will also reimburse mileage expenses to andfrom the schools. The three tutoring locations are Lindsey Hop-kins, Miami Lakes, and Robert Morgan Educational Centers.

The survival of our tutoring program is critical to ensure thatthese young adults with learning and other disabilities obtain theacademic support needed for them to transition into the work-place. Interested individuals should forward their resume to theattention of Shelley Gottsagen at [email protected], 305-751-8025 or Fax: 305-751-8944.

Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc.6660 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33138Phone: 305-751-8025 Fax: 305-751-8944


Pilot program providing studentsexperience in biomedical sciencesBY DONNA VAN DER DIJS

Gulliver Academy Middle School hasbeen selected for a national biomedical sci-ences pilot program in South Florida. Thenew program, developed by Project LeadThe Way (PLTW), is a middle school cur-riculum that will be launched in the springof 2013.

PLTW, the nation’s leading non-profitprovider of science, technology, engineer-ing and math (STEM) curriculum and pro-fessional development to middle schoolsand high schools, made the announcementearlier this year. It joins more than 5,200PLTW programs in more than 4,200schools nationwide.

The new unit, known as MedicalDetectives, will be part of the middleschool’s Gateway to Technology program.In this program, students will explore thebiomedical sciences through hands-onprojects and labs that require them to solvea variety of medical mysteries.

“We are thrilled to be included in thisnew pilot program and are very proud thatMs. Yolanda Baquet has been selectedfrom thousands of educators to implementthe program,” said John Krutulis,Gulliver’s director and head of schools.

Approximately 30 teachers around thenation will pilot the unit. They will be thelead instructors for professional develop-ment training for other educators whowish to implement the MedicalDetectives unit when it officially rolls

out for the 2013-14 school year.Gulliver Academy Middle School in

Coral Gables offers a project-based engi-neering program. The curriculum includesAutomation and Robotics, Design andModeling, Science of Technology, Magicof Electrons, Energy and the Environment,Green Architecture and more.

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Florida Friendly Landscaping andRain Barrel Workshop scheduledBY GUILLERMO SALAZAR

The Miami-Dade County CooperativeExtension Florida Yards andNeighborhoods program is hosting a freeFlorida Friendly Landscape and RainBarrel workshop on Saturday, Mar. 9, andSaturday, Mar. 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.,at Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72Ave. in Palmetto Bay.

During the workshop participants willlearn the nine principals of creating andmaintaining Florida Friendly Landscape intheir backyard. In addition, they will learnhow to use a rain barrel to collect rainwa-ter for use during dry months.

Why Use Rain Barrels?• Rain barrels conserve water and help

lower costs. (A rain barrel can save

approximately 1,300 gallons of water dur-ing peak summer months.)

• Rain barrels reduce water pollution byreducing storm water runoff, which cancontain pollutants like sediment, oil,grease, bacteria and nutrients.

The rain barrels will be available forpurchase at a cost of $40. If you’re inter-ested in getting your own rain barrelmake check or money order payable to:Miami-Dade Extension ProgramAccount. Credit card or cash paymentscannot be accepted.

The workshop will be taught by Miami-Dade County Florida Yards andNeighborhoods Extension AgentGuillermo Salazar in collaboration withMiami Dade County Master GardenerVolunteers.

Organization seeking hosts forinternational exchange studentsBY LEE STEPHENS

Global Student Housing is looking forhosts for international exchange students.

The students are from all over theworld, high school age, and will be attend-ing one of the following high schools:Coral Gables, Dr. Michael M. Krop, FelixVarela, G. Holmes Braddock, John A.Ferguson, Miami Killian, MiamiPalmetto, Miami Sunset. Ronald Reaganand Southwest Miami.

Organizers are looking for hosts wholive within the school zone of any of theschools. Hosts must provide students

with a furnished room and meals. Hostsalso must be bilingual (English/Spanish).Host are compensated $750 a month forhosting the student. Students are arrivingin August and stay for either one semes-ter or a full school year. Global StudentHousing is seeking hosts immediatelythough to give the students time to final-ize visas.

Anyone interested can contact GlobalStudent Housing at 786- 999-2151 or sendemail to <[email protected]>to request an application. They should sim-ply mention they are interested in the HighSchool Program.

BY ALEJANDRA CASTRO-NUÑEZ

In an effort to provide local manufacturerswith additional opportunities to promote theirproducts and services and to increase their sales,the Miami-Dade County Department ofRegulatory and Economic Resources (RER)will assemble a database of local manufacturers.

The collection of companies will includecontact information for each, as well as a list-ing of each company’s specialty areas.

It is the intent of the county to utilize this

online registry to project future utilization ofthese materials and to provide local manufac-turers with informational resources to assist inincreasing their business activities.

To enroll as a “Resident Manufacturer” youmust create an account and complete the auto-mated Local Manufacturer Application Form.Visit <www.miamidade.gov/rer/localmanufac-turers/> to begin creating your account. Bysigning up on the registry, businesses will beable to market themselves in future local busi-ness and manufacturer expositions.

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BY JEREMY KATZMAN

More than 450 ladies slipped into their

stilettos and joined together at the sold out sec-

ond annual Wine, Women and Shoes Presented

by Elizabeth Spill for a day of shopping and

fun with the common purpose of supporting

world-class pediatric healthcare.

Guests from throughout South Florida gath-

ered at Coral Gables Country Club on Feb. 7

not only to raise their glasses, but raise nearly

$450,000 to benefit the children and families

at Miami Children’s Hospital, which nearly

doubled the amount raised at the inaugural

event.

“We are proud to announce that after 150

Wine Women & Shoes events produced

throughout the country over the past eight

years, Miami Children’s Hospital

Foundation’s event in only its second year

has raised more than any single Wine Women

and Shoes event in history,” said Elaine

Honig, Wine, Women and Shoes founder and

president.

Guests were treated to a sophisticated day of

wine tasting, a silent auction featuring lavish

trips and experiences as well as a fashion mar-

ketplace and a fashion show presented by

Neiman Marcus Coral Gables.

Event co-chair and CBS4 anchor Shannon

Hori once again served as emcee. Joined by

her fellow co-chairs, Criselda Breene and

Carola Pimentel, Hori called upon the women

in the audience to donate to Miami Children’s

Hospital Foundation.

“Miami Children’s Hospital is here for my

family because of people like you,” Hori said.

“This event sold out two months ago because you

care about our children and I encourage everyone

in the community not to take this precious gem

for granted and donate to help fund world-class

children’s healthcare in our backyard.”

In observance of February’s Heart Month,

guests had the opportunity to hear from

Vanessa Martinez, whose 19-month-old

daughter Luna’s life was saved by the

Miami Children’s Hospital cardiac team.

Luna also made a special appearance on

stage.

“I feel so lucky to have a hospital like

Miami Children’s in our community,

because if it was not for their incredible

doctors and staff, Luna would not be here

today,” Martinez said.

“Luna is a real miracle. Through events

like this one and donations of supporters,

this incredible hospital can continue to

make miracles for families like ours.”

Three fashionistas were awarded with

Neiman Marcus gift certificates for win-

ning a shoe contest. Andrea Noboa won

“Best Stiletto,” Priya Panjabi won “Best

Classic” and Barbara Becker came home

with the prize for “Best Overall” shoes.

Shoe judges included CBS4 entertainment

reporter Lisa Petrillo, 2012 Best Overall

winner Alison Kunkel and Miami

Children’s Hospital Foundation president

and CEO Lucy Morillo-Agnetti.

“I’m very excited that we are able to

bring together women of all generations

for philanthropy, friendship and fun,”

Morillo-Agnetti said. “When it comes to

our children, we only want the best. Miami

Children’s Hospital is about providing the

best healthcare of the children of our com-

munity and across the world.”

The luncheon also was highlighted by

the “Shoe Guys” who showed off the latest

ladies fashions on a silver platter, literally.

Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation is a

not-for profit 501(c)(3) established to create a

world-class pediatric hospital in South

Florida. To learn more about the Foundation

and offer support, visit mchf.org, become a

fan on Facebook at

facebook.com/MCHFoundation, or call 305-

666-2889 (toll free: 1-800-987-8701).

Wine, Women and Shoes raises nearly $450K to benefit MCH

It’s time to raise the anchors as (l-r) ABC10’s Laurie Jennings; FOX7’s Belkys Nerey; CBS4’s Shannon Hori, sec-ond annual Wine, Women and Shoes co-chair, and NBC6’s Jackie Nespral appear at the Miami Children’sHospital fundraiser.

(Photo credit: Orlando Garcia)

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BY EDITH TORRES

In the Company of Women, presented byMacy’s and Enterprise Holdings, will cele-brate its Silver Jubilee during an annualawards ceremony and reception recognizing14 women who have helped shape the SouthFlorida community through their artistic tal-ents, business acumen, pioneering spirit,ingenuity and courage.

Timed to coincide with Women’s HistoryMonth, the 25th Annual In the Company ofWomen Awards Presentation will take placeon Thursday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m., at the newlyrenovated Rusty Pelican, 3201 RickenbackerCauseway. Local 10 News anchor NekiMohan will serve as emcee.

The event is hosted by the Miami-DadeCounty Commission for Women and Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, inpartnership with the non-profit ParksFoundation of Miami-Dade, and made possi-ble by the support of generous sponsorsincluding Macy’s, Enterprise Holdings,Florida Power and Light, AT&T and others.Proceeds support parks and parks program-ming, including recreational scholarships forunderserved children.

This year’s honorees include:Mayor’s Pioneer Award — Marie

Osborne, Esq., chief assistant public defend-er, Juvenile Division, 11th Judicial Circuit ofFlorida;

Arts and Entertainment — RosieGordon-Wallace, executive director/curator,Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator Inc.;

Business and Economics — GabrieleMarewski, Founder and Owner of ParadiseFarms Organic;

Communications and Literature —Anne Cruz, PhD, MA, AB, acting director,Center for the Humanities, University ofMiami, Department of Modern Languagesand Literature, College of Arts and Sciences;

Education and Research — Jacqueline

Foster-Moody, opera singer and music edu-cator at Coral Reef Elementary School;

Government and Law (elected) — Hon.Anitere Flores, Florida State Senator,District 38;

Government and Law (elected) — Hon.Lisa Walsh, Circuit Court Judge, CivilDivision;

Government and Law (non-elected) —Katherine W. Ezell, Esq., Partner, PodhurstOrseck, PA;

Health and Human Services — Dr.Sonjia Kenya, assistant professor, FamilyMedicine and Community Health,University of Miami Miller School ofMedicine;

Science and Technology — SusanMarkley, PhD, chief, EECO Division of theMiami-Dade County Regulatory andEconomic Resources Department;

Sports and Athletics — Amy Deem, headcoach of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Trackand Field; head coach, University of MiamiTrack and Field;

Community Spirit Award — ConstanceCollins, Esq., president, The SundariFoundation Inc., d/b/a Lotus HouseWomen’s Shelter;

Community Spirit Award — PriscillaDames-Blake, founder and president ofWingspan Seminars LLC, and

Posthumous Honors — Diana Cordova-Peña, Miami-Dade Police Officer from 2006to 2012.

Tickets to the reception and awards cere-mony are $50 ($60 at the door).Contributions of $250 and above also affordyoung women from Miami-Dade Park’sGirls Empowerment and Mentoring (GEM)Program and the Girl Scouts’ Get Real!Mentoring Program, an opportunity to attendthe event. Advance tickets can be purchasedat <www.mdparks.org>. For more informa-tion, call Victoria Mallette at 305-755-7804or Vivian Greer-Digon at 305-271-0812.

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The original and biggest St. Patrick’sDay celebration just got better.JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant istaking the Irish festivities one step fartherby extending the celebration all weekendlong.

This year’s roundup of events includes:Friday, Mar. 15: JohnMartin’s famous

St. Patrick’s Day Street Party will featurefood, drinks and live musical performanc-es by Deck 52 and U2 by UV tribute band.U2 by UV will delight the crowd with theU2 live concert experience, playing thehits and classics that have made U2 one ofthe biggest bands in the world andIreland’s No. 1 musical export.

The party-goers will enjoy deliciousitems such as fish and chips, chicken ten-ders, corn beef sandwiches, hotdogs, andIrish beverages. The Street Party is freeand open to the public, and starts at 5 p.m.along Salzedo Street and Aragon Avenue inCoral Gables.

Saturday, Mar. 16: The festivities con-tinue with a prix fixe St. Patrick’s EveDinner with live Irish entertainment byPaddy Kelleghan starting at 6 p.m. TheIrish-themed menu includes potato soup orsalad, for starters; corned beef and cab-bage, Gaelic steak, or salmon fillet forentrées, and for dessert, Baileys ice creamor Bushmills bread pudding. The price is$30 per person.

Sunday, Mar. 17: On St. Patrick’s Day,and to culminate the weekend of celebra-tions, JohnMartin’s will host a breakfastbuffet featuring a live bagpiper perform-ance and live entertainment all day. Thebuffet will open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.with St. Patrick’s Day specials continuingthroughout the day. The price is $24.50 perperson.

Those interested in attending Saturday’sdinner or Sunday’s buffet must make reser-vations by calling 305-445-3777.

“We are excited to extend our St.Patrick’s Day celebration to the wholeweekend,” said Martin Lynch, proprietorof JohnMartin’s. “The celebration started22 years ago and it has become the placefor those who are Irish and for those whoare just Irish for the day.”

JohnMartin’s has been recognized con-tinually for its cuisine by publications thatvoted the restaurant “Best Pub Food” forseveral years. In honor of its 20th anniver-sary, JohnMartin’s has launched a newmenu that includes some typical Irish dish-es as well as new American andContinental cuisine. The restaurant fea-tures live entertainment every Friday andSaturday nights, and Trivia Night,Thursdays from 9 to 11 p.m. JohnMartin’sis located at 253 Miracle Mile in CoralGables.

For more information, call 305-445-3777, or visit online at <www.john-martins.com>.

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BY CINDY CASTELBLANCO

Zoo Miami and the Zoological Societyof Florida have announced the launch of<www.funzoomiami.org>, a state-of-the-art website created for students, parentsand educators to encourage learning, pro-mote wildlife conservation, and inspire astronger interest in science.

<www.Funzoomiami.org> is a colorful,vibrant, eye-catching experience whichcovers the world’s geographic regions,animals, habitats, adaptation, and conser-vation efforts. Easy to navigate, websitevisitors will be engaged in the many inter-active games, crafts, fun facts, etc. It alsocontains teacher and parent sections. Asimple link transports the reader to<www.zoomiami.org>, Zoo Miami’smain website.

“We invite you to get closer to the ani-mals at <www.funzoomiami.org>,” saidBenjamin H. Pingree, Zoological Societyof Florida president and CEO. “Asidefrom games, activities, and photos, thiswill be a valuable resource for many stu-dents completing projects and homeworkrelated to wildlife.”

The goals and objectives of this inno-vative site, which was supported in partby a grant from the Institute of Museumand Library Services (IMLS), are to cre-ate a fun and interactive website thatencourages learning for children, fami-

lies, and educators; develop a platformfor advancing institutional programs andpartnerships by increasing outreachefforts to underserved populations;engage students in an educational envi-ronment which employs a scientificmethod to encourage learning; provideopportunities for students to develop nec-essary skills for critical thinking, prob-lem-solving, and much more. Experts inthe education field, conservation, and ani-mal science were involved intimately inthe site’s development.

One feature of the website is a pop-upsurvey that appears at login and logoffthat affords the user the option to providefeedback. The survey results will help thezoo determine who is using the site andwhy; whether it is a fun and interactivelearning experience; allow for inputregarding satisfaction and recommenda-tions for improvements. Once the surveysare collected and evaluated by a profes-sional consultant, the results will be usedto make necessary improvements to thewebsite.

Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152St. General zoo admission is $15.95 peradult and $11.95 per child (3-12), plus tax.Children under 3, zoo members and parkingare free. Zoo Miami’s hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; ticket booths close at 4 p.m.

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BY NICOLLE UGARRIZA

A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and TonyAward-winning musical for everyone who’sever had a dream and put it all on the line isback on tour with an all new production.

A Chorus Line comes to South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center (10950 SW 211St. in Cutler Bay) on Sunday, Mar. 17, at 3p.m. Tickets are $65-$45 and can be pur-chased at <www.smdcac.org> or by callingthe box office at 786-573-5300. Free parkingis available.

The original production of A Chorus Lineopened at the Public Theater’s NewmanTheatre on May 21, 1975 and transferred toBroadway’s Shubert Theatre on July 25,opening there on Oct. 19 of that year. It wonthe Pulitzer Prize for Drama; nine TonyAwards, including Best Musical, Score andBook, and the New York Drama CriticsCircle Award. It ran for nearly 15 years, clos-ing on Apr. 28, 1990 after 6,137 performanc-es. On Sept. 29, 1983, A Chorus Line becamethe longest-running American musical inBroadway history and held this title for 28years from 1983 to 2011 (when it was sur-passed by Chicago).

In 2006, A Chorus Line reclaimed its placein the heart of Broadway at the GeraldSchoenfeld Theatre where it opened to rave

reviews on Oct. 5, 2006.A “show for all ages” this all-new production

will be directed and restaged by Baayork Lee.Lee has performed in a dozen Broadway showsand created the role of Connie in A Chorus Line.As Michael Bennett’s assistant choreographer onA Chorus Line, she has directed many nationaland international companies. Her directing cred-its include The King and I and Bombay Dreams(National tours), Rodgers and Hammerstein’sCinderella (NYC Opera), Barnum (Australia),Carmen Jones (Kennedy Center), Porgy andBess and Jesus Christ Superstar (Europeantours), Gypsy and A New Brain.

She has choreographed shows includingMack and Mabel (Shaw Festival);Cocoanuts, Camelot, Damn Yankees, HelenHayes nomination for Animal Crackers andSouth Pacific (all at Arena Stage); and Goya,Sly and The Merry Widow (Kennedy Center).She received the 2003 Asian Woman WarriorAward for Lifetime Achievement fromColumbia College, as well as theAsian/Pacific American HeritageAssociation Achievement in Arts Award.Through her new company, National AsianArtists Project (NAAP), naaproject.org, shedirected productions of Oklahoma! andCarousel using all Asian artists. NAAP’smission is to promote Asian performers intheater across the country.

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BY CASSANDRA R. NEWBY

Edgy and positive, GodSpeed3 is adynamic band that uplifts you with anexciting stage presence and a modern rockedge. Making music over the past fiveyears, the band has played across theSoutheast and the Midwest, garnering ravereviews along the way.

The band will present a concert on Mar.21, 7 p.m., at First United MethodistChurch of South Miami. Admission is a$5 donation at the door.

The sonic footprint of the band is uniquein a world of sound-alike copycats. Thevocals are smooth and unparalleled in pas-

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The church is located at 6565 Red Rd. inCoral Gables (on the corner of Red Roadand Ponce de Leon Boulevard). Theacoustically perfect sanctuary seats 600, sobring all your friends and family.

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GodSpeed3 concert set Mar. 21at First United Methodist Church

BY JO BAXTER

The annual fundraiser for The MelissaInstitute for Violence Prevention andTreatment will be 6 p.m. on Thursday, Mar.14, at beautiful Fairchild Tropical BotanicGarden in Coral Gables. “Peace, Harmonyand Moonlight” will be as delightful as thename implies, with live music, tram ridesthrough the moonlit garden, and the com-pany of good friends.

In addition to enjoying a delicious din-ner, attendees can bid on more than 100items at a silent auction.

Grace Carricarte, auction chair, calledthe auction items “a wonderful collectionof exciting things such as trips, jewelry,wine baskets, spa services, Heat tickets,and much more. It’s amazing that everyyear our committee comes up with such abroad array of goodies.”

Honorary co-chairs of the event are Ken

O’Keefe, Jason Stephens and KarynCunningham. Last year, some 300 peopleattended Peace, Harmony and Moonlightand a record crowd is expected this year.Tickets are $175 and can be purchased bycontacting the Institute at 786-662-5210 orthey can be purchased directly at melis-sainstitute.org.

The Melissa Institute for ViolencePrevention and Treatment is a nonprof-it organization with a mission to pre-vent violence and promote safer com-munities through education and appli-cation of research-based knowledge.The Institute was established to honorthe memory of Melissa Aptman, whowas murdered on May 5, 1995. LynnAptman, Melissa’s mother, currently ispresident, and Susan Keeley, PhD, ispresident-emeritus. They, along withMichael Aptman, MD, Melissa’s father,founded the Institute.

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In partnership with the Archaeological

Society of Southern Florida, the Deering

Estate at Cutler presents a free lecture on

the second Thursday of each month at 7

p.m. Lectures are held in the Visitor Center

Auditorium at the Deering Estate at Cutler,

16701 SW 72 Ave.

The Thursday, Mar. 14, program’s topic

is “Maritime History of Southern Florida”

presented by Ray Stewart, maritime histo-

rian and enthusiast.

The Deering Estate at Cutler also will

host its 2013 “Archaeology Day” on

Saturday, Mar. 16. Activities and programs

for the entire family will take place from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m., including educational activ-

ities, expert lectures and walking tours of

the historic Tekesta Trail.

With 2,276 statute miles of coastline,

Florida cannot be studied without focusing

on its maritime history, and this includes

those scavengers of the sea, Pirates.

Florida’s development always has depend-

ed on its waterways and the men and

women who sail its coastline.

Stewart strongly believes Floridians sur-

vive, profit, and die because of the sea. His

extensive maritime experience began with

his boating family’s home on the New

England shore. He served in U.S. Coast

Guard lifeboat stations, ships at sea, and

while assigned to the Key West Coast

Guard Station temporarily as the Key West

Lighthouse Keeper.

Stewart’s upbringing and his Coast

Guard experience instilled in him a love of

all things nautical and especially of our

nation’s maritime service. One of his career

highlights was rescuing crews off

freighters in the north Atlantic while

aboard a weather ship.

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Estate’s educational and cultural programs,

visit <www.deeringestate.org>.

Lecture at Deering Estateto discuss maritime history

BY KATHRYN SHEPARD

New Neighbors Club of South Dade willpresent Becky Roper Matkov, CEO of DadeHeritage Trust, as the featured speaker onMar. 13.

Dade Heritage Trust (DHT) is a nonprof-it membership organization committed toadvocating on behalf of Dade’s historicproperties and for sustainable communityrevitalization solutions on a local, state andnational level. Matkov will talk to the groupabout the Dade Heritage Days, an eight-week-long celebration of Miami’s culturaland environmental heritage with more thanl00 different events that the trust has spon-sored for the last 27 years.

Matkov is the founding editor ofPreservation Today magazine, the co-author of Florida’s Historic Restaurants

and the editor of the book Miami’sHistoric Neighborhoods. For 10 years shewas a consultant for the ElizabethOrdway Dunn Foundation, working onnational and statewide environmentalissues. She currently is a member of theInternational Women’s Forum and serveson the boards of the Stiltsville Trust, thePrologue Society and the Art in PublicPlaces Trust.

The monthly luncheon takes place at theCoral Gables Country Club, 997 N.Greenway Dr. in Coral Gables. Social timebegins at 11 a.m., followed by the luncheonand program. Cost of this event is $25 andreservations are required. Deadline forreservations is 6 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 7.Contact Rita Casagrande at 305-595-0213or by email at <[email protected]> toplace your reservation.

Dade Heritage Trust CEO tospeak at New Neighbors Club



BY DONNA SHELLEY

Pego Lamps has been provid-ing top-quality lighting to homesand businesses in South Floridasince 1980.

A family owned and operatedbusiness, Pego Lamps featuresquality lighting for sale in twolocations. They also offer light-ing, lighting accessories andhome decorating items on theirPego Lamps website at<www.pegolamps.com>. Theflagship store continues to oper-ate from its original home at5407 SW Eighth St. The secondlocation, an elegant showroom issomething of a landmark at 9855S. Dixie Hwy.

“We keep our inventory up todate. And it is not limited to ourshowroom. We can order whatthe customer likes from a large number ofsuppliers,” said Alexis Perez, manager ofthe Pinecrest location.

At Pego Lamps, the Perez familyunderstands that lighting is a necessitythat has been transformed into an art form.From the early oil lamps fancifully fash-

ioned in clay and bronze, to the palatialsplendor of crystal chandeliers, to today’sinfinite variety of styles and materials,adding light to our lives continues to relyheavily on aestheticism.

Lighting can enhance your décor, makemundane tasks more interesting and often

can function as a work of art. The Perezfamily identifies the best suppliers forhigh-quality lighting, featuring the veryfinest attributes from Europe: blown andcolored glass from Italy, Bohemian crystalfrom the Czech Republic and cast bronzefrom Spain.

With customers from all over theworld, interior designers and con-tractors among those who patron-ize Pego Lamps, the Perez familyhas earned a reputation for excel-lent service and superior products,honed over 30 years.

Keeping up with the latest trendsin lighting while maintaining ahealthy inventory of more classicalfixtures is another reason PegoLamps continues to succeed. Alsothey and their extremely knowl-edgeable staff are on hand to assistwith remodeling advice and inspotting what the future of lightingwill be.

“LED lighting is definitelygoing to continue to gain in popu-larity for its energy-effectivenessalone. But I don’t think incandes-cent lighting is going out of ourlives, either — there will continue

to be applications for it,” Alexis said.Pego Lamps is a family success story

that started in Puerto Rico when Alexis’father began selling lighting supplies door-to-door in 1973. Originally from Cuba, thefamily fled the Castro regime and startedlife a new in the United States.

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The Volkswagen Beetle Convertible isback after a two-year hiatus; it’s sportier andmore practical than ever, and there’s even aturbocharged power option available.

The Type 15 VW Convertible rolled ontoAmerican highways in 1949 and it has beenone of the most popular ragtops ever built.More than 330,000 copies of the firstBeetle Convertible were made over a 32-year span, while another 234,619 of thenewer version were produced in an eight-year period.

The so-called New Beetle Convertiblewas not a straight copy of the original, but areinterpretation of it, and that’s the case withthis third-generation. Designers have rein-terpreted the Beetle Convertible’s timelessstyling with a sportier, more dynamic silhou-ette, just as they did with the Beetle Coupe.

The new version is substantially wider,has a longer hood, and has a more upright

windshield that sits further back than on thelast version. The standard rear spoiler addsto the little car’s sporty look.

The Convertible also keeps the boldstance of the Coupe, thanks to wider tracksand a longer wheelbase than the previousConvertible. The latest Beetle Convertibleis 3.3 inches wider at 71.2 inches; 1.1 inch-es lower at 58.0 inches tall, and 6.0 incheslonger at 168.4 inches overall. The top goesup or down in about 10 seconds and can beoperated at speeds up to 31 mph.

Top up, the Beetle Convertible has aneven lower roofline than the Coupe.Volkswagen decided to stick with a tradi-tional softtop because it allows for a rooflinethat’s more like the original 1949 versionand it takes up less space than a foldinghardtop, thus giving more trunk space.

The 2013 Beetle Convertible offers sever-al powertrain combinations, including a 2.0-liter TDI turbocharged four-cylinder gaso-line engine with either a six-speed manualgearbox or a six-speed DSG dual-clutchautomatic transmission. Also available is a2.0-liter TDI turbocharged Clean Dieselwith the same manual or DSG options and a2.5-liter five-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The turbocharged dual-overhead-cam,

16-valve, 2.0-liter, direct-injection, four-cylinder engine makes 200 hp and 207pounds-feet of torque, delivered from just1700 rpm. With the DSG transmission, theTurbo gets 21/29 mpg and 21/30 mpg withthe manual box.

The TDI 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injection Clean Diesel engine in the Turbomodel makes 140 hp and 236 pounds-feetof torque and gets 28/41 mpg with the man-ual transmission. The 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder has dual chain-driven overheadcamshafts with variable timing on the

intake side, four valves per cylinder, and analuminum-alloy cylinder head. The enginemakes 170 hp and 177 pounds-feet oftorque and gets 21/27 mpg.

Pricing on the 2013 Volkswagen BeetleConvertible ranges from $24,995 to$31,195.

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

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ProfessionalManicuristNeeded!

Need to rent3 chairs

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HELP WANTEDNow hiring!New deli inPinecrest.

Kitchen help,waiters,

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bus boys.

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Brown Mackie College seeking

minimum Masterlevel Adjunct

Faculty to instructGeneral Educationcourses at our two

locations now located in Miramar

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6423 Stirling RoadDavie, FL 33314

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Develop Internal control policies,

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WANTEDLooking for

Personal Trainer.Specializing in

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$25-30/hourCall Jon

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Garage Door OpenersTV & Sound Systems Installs

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DO YOU OR A LOVED ONE NEED HELP WITHALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE RELATED ISSUES?

Paul Merker has helpedhundreds of individualsand families

PAUL MERKER, MS, CAPAddiction TherapistConfidential Counseling

[email protected]

7600 SW 57th Ave, Suite 215South Miami, FL 33143


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• MARBLE & TILE INSTALLATION• ALL TYPES OF TILE REPAIRS

• COMPLETE BATHROOM REMODELING• BATHROOM/SHOWER CONVERSION

Gonzalez Tile & Marble, Inc.

LICENSED & INSUREDOVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE • FREE ESTIMATES!

TEL: 305-803-6901

Dr. Patricia BrumleyRealtor - Associate

Certified New Home SpecialistCRS - Certified Residential Specialist

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LET ME SELL YOUR HOME!With my market savvy and knowledge of yourneighborhood, I can sell your home fast and for

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Cell: 305-613-8421 • Fax: 305-251-4094 • Office: 305-251-4044

Independently Owned

and Operated

TUTORINGMath, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics

BASIC MATH, ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY, TRIGONOMETRY,PRECALCULUS, CALCULUS, PHYSICS, STATISTICS,

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SECOND GRADE THROUGH COLLEGE

George: 786-512-3030Michael: 954-558-3934

Email: [email protected]

• All levels• Individual and group sessions• Online and independent courses25%

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Garay Kitchens & Baths, Inc. Best prices in town!

• Traditional and Modern Designs• Solid Paints and Stains Available• Computerized Drawings• Contractor Friendly• Complete Remodeling• Free Estimates

We Build Custom CabinetsOver 20 years of experience!

Let us help you withyour cabinet needs. We offer quality

experience and serviceyou can count on!

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Looking for Personal Trainer.Specializing in Apple Equipment.

Photoshop • Final Cut • Pro-Tools

$25-30/hourCall Jon at 305-606-3402

WANTED


Garay Kitchens & Baths, Inc. Best prices in town!

• Traditional and Modern Designs• Solid Paints and Stains Available• Computerized Drawings• Contractor Friendly• Complete Remodeling• Free Estimates

We Build Custom CabinetsOver 20 years of experience!

Let us help you withyour cabinet needs. We offer quality

experience and serviceyou can count on!

Alex Garay 786.252.8474Email: [email protected]

FREE ESTIMATES • 305-233-0699

Licensed & Insured

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Impact resistant Windows and DoorsHigh Performance Accordion Shutters

Hurricane Panels

CLOSED OPEN

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Florida State License SCC 131150340

Miami Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties Approved

PROTECT YOUR BIGGEST INVESTMENT NOW!!!We Manufacture and Install


CORPORATE APPROVED


• NCSF Certified• Reiki Master • Post Rehab Training• Functional Training for Older Adults

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All ages and fitness levels welcomeFeatured fitness blogger for seniority matters.com

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[email protected] Phone: 786.395.1588

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305.267.1426

• 25 years in Tree and Landscape Care,disease control, nutritional programs, interiorand exterior pest management and treetrimming services.• Fully licensed, insured, State CertifiedPest Control Operators and ISA CertifiedArborist.• On-going,in-house, twice a weektechnician’s training.• Quality control personnel conductingon-site property evaluations• All vehicles have GPS for routingefficiency and tracking.• One Two Tree is a drug free work placeand all employees undergo backgroundchecks.• Family owned company you can trust.

We’re the innovators..not the imitators!

Tree & Landscaping Care

7250 S.W. 42 Tr. Miami, FL 33155www.onetwotree.com

Certified tree andpalm trimming

Licensed Interior & Exteriorpest control

Education Training Accountability


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