Coral Gables News 1.8.2013

BY GLORIA BURNS

L ast seen in full Santa regalia atBurger Bob’s to the delight ofseveral children there to cele-brate Lynn Bauer’s birthday on

Christmas Eve was Dr. Hal Wanless.That this renowned professor would willing-

ly don the costume for the occasion speaks vol-umes and shows the character of a man whodoes not take himself too seriously. On theother hand, as chair of the University ofMiami’s Geology Department, Dr. Wanless hasbecome the global warming “go to” person andthat is a subject he takes very seriously.

Dr. Wanless actively interacts with policyand legislative groups on both the local andfederal levels speaking to such groups as theEverglades Coalition at its annual meetings aswell as to various Florida legislative commit-tees, environmental and industry executivesand steering committees, and the Council onEnvironmental Quality in the White House.

Dr. Wanless has earned a reputation with animpressive educational background including aMaster of Science in Marine Geology from theSchool of Marine and Atmospheric Science at

JANUARY 8 - 21, 2013 ––––––––––––– communitynewspapers.com –––––––––––– 305-669-7355

GABLES GREAT

DR. HAL WANLESS

BY MARK TROWBRIDGEPresident & CEO Coral Gables

Chamber of Commerce

Now that Hostess offi-cially has stopped makingTwinkies (and other assort-ed delicious delights), it istime to bid adieu to an oldand dear friend.

While some may think that Twinkieswere nothing more than a goofy name(“cream-filled sponge rods” never quitetook off), baked around a lot of weirdingredients, Hostess enjoyed legions ofmiddle-age fans who (once) loved theirproducts. Devotees like me are donningblack and mourning the passing ofTwinkies like a beloved friend haspassed away unexpectedly.

I was so desperate upon hearing thenews that Hostess was shuttering theiroperations that I scoured the Internetfor bootleg ones and paid nearly $60 fora box of 24 now “vintage” collectibleTwinkies that until three months ago

SEE CHAMBER SECTION INSIDE

Rest in peace,Twinkies!

Dr. Hal Wanless easily mixes science and fun

BY ROSIE TOBALINA

I t’s that time of theyear again to enjoythe great weatheroutdoors and visit theCoral Gables

Farmers Market, conducted everySaturday from Jan. 12 throughMar. 23, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., infront of City Hall, 405 BiltmoreWay.

Relax at 8 a.m. with a free TaiChi class, followed by a gardeningworkshop at 9 a.m., cookingdemonstrations at 10 a.m. and chil-dren’s activities beginning at 11a.m. All events are free and opento the public.

You also will have a chance tobuy fresh produce, baked goods,prepared foods, flowers and plantsand enjoy live music. To view theFarmers Market weekly schedule,visit <www.coralgables.com>.

ALL TYPES OF COVERAGE

FROM OVER 100 TRUSTED,COMPETITIVE, INSURERS

305.238.1000Savings & Service Since 1950

–––––––––––––––––––– See WANLESS, page 6

Coral Gables Farmers Market returns for season, Jan. 12

Purchasing flowers and plants is just one of the things visitors can do at the Coral Gables Farmers Market.

–––––––––––– See TWINKIES, page 6

Page 2 COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM January 8 - 21, 2013

January 8 - 21, 2013 COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM Page 3

BY ROSIE TOBALINA

They lit up, they dressed up and thenthey stood up to claim the prize. This holi-day season, businesses in the city partici-pated in the Coral Gables Festival ofLights and the Storefront Display AwardsProgram for a chance to win several prizes.

After seeing the great holiday lights andimpressive window displays, the AwardsCommittee determined the contest winnersas follows:

Festival Of LightsBest restaurant – Sushi Maki;Best retail store – Tepedino Jewels, and

Best office – The Westin Colonnade.

Storefront Display Awards ProgramMost creative – Rene Ruiz;Most innovative – Reminiscence, andMost engaging – Victoria’s Armoire.The City of Coral Gables, Coral Gables

Chamber of Commerce, BusinessImprovement District, and Village ofMerrick Park thanked the businesses thatparticipated in the festive holiday contests.Winners were recognized officially andreceived their prizes at the Good MorningCoral Gables Breakfast on Dec. 20 at theBiltmore Hotel.

2012 Holiday DecorationContest winners named


The Giving Tree bringssmiles at holiday party

BY ANN LINO

The Giving Tree, 248 Giralda Ave. in

Coral Gables, conducted an open house on

Tuesday, Dec. 18, to celebrate the holidays

and share the joy of the season.

During the affair, owner Joan Reitsma,

president of the Miami-Dade Chapter of

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, with

Pastor David Imhoff of Grace Lutheran

Church, vice president, presented a $500

check from the group to Mireya Kilmon,

president of the GFWC Coral Gables

Woman’s Club.

That check represents a portion of the funds

raised from the annual Elementary, Middle

School and High School Achievement

Breakfasts coordinated through Reitsma with

her local Thrivent chapter.

For Reitsma, serving the community and

this chapter of Thrivent is a way of life and

one that has an enormous community out-

reach much like that of the GFWC Coral

Gables Woman’s Club. In fact, this dona-

tion will benefit the Club’s May Van Sickle

Children Dental Clinic that provides more

than $230,000 in free dental care annually

to children in need.

A Mar. 9 Casino Night fundraiser now is

in the works to raise additional funds for

the clinic and The Giving Tree has been a

donor for decades to that effort as were

many of the locals on hand for the open

house.

Pictured at theMiami-Dade

Chapter ofThrivent Financial

for Lutherans’check

presentation toGFWC Coral

Gables Woman’sClub are (l-r)

CGWC memberDebi Moore;

president MireyaKilmon; Joan

Reitsma; CGWCboard member

Gloria Burns;Pastor David

Imhoff and hiswife, Jean.


More than 40 folks showed up at theWestin Colonnade at 6:45 a.m. on Dec. 14for a brisk 40-minute walk with local gen-eral managers Michael McMahon of theWestin Colonnade, Gary Marcoe ofSeason’s 52, and Glen Greer of GablesFitness.

McMahon makes this walk around theCity Beautiful every weekday and inviteseveryone to join him. He even treats hiswalkers to free water and coffee. To pro-mote this healthy way to start the day, thetrio of GMs began the 2013 WestinWellness Walk season on Dec. 14 with apost walk breakfast celebration that notonly included a nutritious buffet breakfastwith yummy mini desserts from Season’s52 but lots of great door prizes donated byeach of the partners.

Among those in the crowd enjoying themorning were people from the local busi-ness community, residents, hotel guests andsuch notables as the Westin’s LauraDelgado, Barbara Van Hussen and exec-utive chef Thomas Russo, and Season 52’sDenise Erwin.

The GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club

conducted its annual board dinner on Dec.19 at the clubhouse in a beautifully cur-tained off area that was transformed into awinter wonderland by past resident LindaHartwell and her helpers.

A Chinese gift exchange with a twistmade for a lively time after a short meetingand a beautiful dinner prepared by SandySchaefer. Club president Mireya Kilmon,in keeping with her theme of “Galloping toNew Horizons.” gave everyone a horse hol-iday ornament.

Among the many enjoying the eveningwere Dorothy Thomson, Robin Burr,Pam Schaefer, Carol Rosenau, MitziJenner, Ana Lam, Mireya Kilmon, Dr.Iris Torres-Rivera, Maryann Etkin,Carmen Suarez, Mayra Dominguez,Patty Hendon, Susie Tilson, BarbaraLapsley, ClaireFrances Whitehurst, andNancy DesMangles.

All gathered there were happy to learnthat the initial dinner for the RotaryWine Dinner series made more than$3,000 of which half will be donated tothe club’s May Van Sickle Children’sDental Clinic with more to come forsponsorship after the series of four din-ners is completed.

Speaking of those Coral Gables RotaryWine Dinners, the next one in the serieswill be at Angelique Euro Cafe on Tuesday,Feb. 26. A four-course dinner with winepairings for each course promises anothergreat evening to benefit local charities andthe Coral Gables Rotary Foundation.Tickets are $125 per person and seating is

limited. Chairing this series is RotarianRodney Langer who promises more infor-mation on this to come soon.

In other news, Coral Gables HighSchool’s Choral Ambassadors, the DivisiAssemble, provided the Coral GablesChamber of Commerce with terrific enter-tainment during its Dec. 20 breakfast atThe Biltmore Hotel.

CGHS choral teacher Mary Morrowhas several different a capella groups thatperform at various community events. On

that morning, the singers, all seniors whowill be graduating this year, includedMonica Larrea, Elizabeth Lara, JoshuaDodge, Marcus Hines, Jostein Quintana,Jennifer Rodriguez and Larrelle Jack.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year anduntil next time keep making each daycount.

If you want to submit information for thiscolumn, please send your news via email to<[email protected]>.

Westin Walk participants take steps to healthy 2013

GLORIA’S GAB

Gloria Burns

Divisi Choral Assemble from Coral Gables Senior High School join Coral Gables Chamber president MarkTrowbridge for photo after the breakfast meeting. Pictured (l-r) are Monica Larrea, Elizabeth Lara, Trowbridge,Joshua Dodge, Marcus Hines, Jostein Quintana, Mary Morrow, Jennifer Rodriguez and Larrelle Jack.

(Chamber Photo courtesy of Alberto Romeu)

Pictured are (l-r, top row) Dorothy Thomson, Robin Burr, Pam Schaefer, Carol Rosenau, Mitzi Jenner, Ana Lam, MireyaKilmon, Dr. Iris Torres-Rivera, Maryann Etkin, Carmen Suarez, Mayra Dominguez, and Patty Hendon; (bottom row)Susie Tilson, Linda Hartwell, Barbara Lapsley, ClaireFrances Whitehurst, Nancy DesMangles and Gloria Burns.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Walkers gather at the Westin Colonnade for the start of the 2013 Westin Wellness Walk .(Photo courtesy of Alberto Romeu)

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

JUMPS FORCORAL GABLES

TWINKIES, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

were rotting on a shelf in some Winn-Dixie in Arkansas.

I ran through the streets of Coral Gableswith my hair on fire proclaiming: “Theycan’t stop making Twinkies! Twinkies areamazing! They are earth’s most perfectfood!”

But, truth be told, I cannot actuallyrecall the last time I ate a Twinkie (or achocolate zinger or pink snowball). Canyou? Even the ones I ordered on eBay arestill in the bubble-wrap they were mailedin. Alas…my passing fancies.

For the record, health nuts, here iswhat goes into making a Twinkie:Enriched wheat flour, sugar, corn syrup,niacin, water, high fructose corn syrup,vegetable and/or animal shortening —containing one or more of partiallyhydrogenated soybean, cottonseed andcanola oils, and beef fat — dextrose,whole eggs, modified corn starch, cellu-lose gum, whey, leavenings (sodium acidpyrophosphate, baking soda, mono calci-um phosphate), salt, cornstarch, cornflour, corn syrup, solids, mono- anddiglycerides, soy lecithin, polysorbate60, dextrin, sodium stearol lactylate,wheat gluten, calcium sulfate, naturaland artificial flavors, caramel color, yel-low dye No. 5, red dye No. 40.

Sounds a bit like you might need tostudy for that final exam for your collegefreshmen chemistry class again. I have toadmit I love some yellow dye No. 5 andwheat gluten. Who doesn’t? Total calories:150 (for each Twinkie). Fat grams: 4.5.Sodium: 220 mg. Carbs: 27 g. Dietaryfiber: 0 g. Protein: 1 g. Whew, there is pro-tein in there…and wheat! Well, wheatgluten.

Twinkies were originally sold to thepublic as “Golden Sponge Cake withCreamy Filling.” YES! You had me atcreamy. No dairy here, just lots ofcreamy goodness in a goopy lather,

designed to increase shelf life to 25days (or months…or years). My mothernever put Twinkies in my lunch box.No, she was not ahead of the curve oncurbing childhood obesity; we justalways buy the cheaper, knock-offbrands in the Trowbridge household:Toastem’s instead of Pop Tarts; Hydroxin lieu of Oreos, and yes, LittleDebbie’s instead of anything Hostessbrand.

For you history buffs, Twinkies weredreamed up in 1930 during the GreatDepression and created by an under-cele-brated American genius, James Dewar. Hewas trying to figure out how to utilize thestrawberry shortcake machines that satidle in the plant when strawberries wereout of season. Voila! Twinkies were born;they originally were filled with bananacream, but then switched to vanilla whenWWII created a shortage. Wow, the storyof the Twinkie runs parallel to Americanhistory and could be an inspiration forschool children across the country in theirlessons.

The slow decline of Twinkies is nodoubt correlated to the plethora of fancydoughnut shops, super-store markets, andlocal bakeries selling pastelitos by themetric ton, as well as changing nutritionalhabits in kids. Ever since Choosy Momschose Jif…well, the junk food world hasnever been the same. And, the Twinkiesare just the latest casualty created by thosewho have hoisted themselves off the sofaand into the closest gym.

Alas, the swirling stories of the death ofthe Twinkie may indeed be premature.But, in the meantime, until a new investoror producer is found, we say a sad good-bye to a dear friend who brought us com-fort and joy and never ceased to place atoothy smile on my face.

I can only assume it was the red dyeNo. 40.

the University of Miami; a BA in Geologyat Princeton University, and a PhD in Earthand Planetary Sciences at Johns HopkinsUniversity.

That Dr. Wanless is a leading expert onthe subject of global warming is no sur-prise as his master’s thesis was document-ing the evolution of sedimentary environ-ments in Biscayne Bay as rising sea levelflooded the bay over the past 6,000 years.His doctoral dissertation was a paleo-envi-ronmental reconstruction of the earlyPaleozoic (Middle Cambrian) sedimentstrata in the Grand Canyon, a sequencerecording dozens of marine to non-marinecycles resulting from sea level cycles.

As a Cooper Fellow, board member ofThe CLEO Institute and co-chair of theScience Committee of the Miami-DadeCounty Climate Change Advisory TaskForce, Dr. Wanless advises and has an edu-cational series revealing the frighteningreality of the ice melt pace and providing

the science background for and projectionsof sea level rise for the coming century.

His passion for teaching extends beyondthe classroom to several field trips eachyear with student groups to various loca-tions including New Mexico, studyingancient reefs to as far north as Labradorand Newfoundland. Study trips also extendfrom the Turks and Caicos, San Salvadorand Texas to as far away as Greenlandwhere global warming studies of glacierscenter on the Jacobshaben Fjord inIllulistat, Greenland.

While Dr. Wanless is the father of threegrown children and a grandpa to three, hefills a paternal void to many others such asthe 60 or more children of Sunil’s HomeOrphanage in India whom he came toknow through his fiancé.

Dr. Hal Wanless is a man of great warmth,compassion, humor and intellect who hascertainly made a positive impact on all whohave the good fortune to know him.

WANLESS, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––


BY BRITTANY NGUYEN

Almost 200 local high school,

middle and elementary school stu-

dents in the Fairchild Challenge

multidisciplinary, environmental

education outreach program, per-

formed in botanical bands, walked

in the Parade of Animals and

modeled their one-of-a-kind

botanical fashion creations on

Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

in Coral Gables.

Emceed by local environmen-

talist Hunter Reno, a distin-

guished panel of judges including

community leaders, university

professors and volunteers

assessed the botanical band per-

formances, animal masks and

unique fashions created exclu-

sively from natural, plants and

recycled materials.

Among the activities:

• High Schools Botanical Band

— High school students in 13

bands who made musical instru-

ments out of natural plant materi-

als performed an original musical

composition.

• Elementary Schools Parade of

Endangered Animals — In honor

of the 40th anniversary of the

Endangered Species Act, elemen-

tary school students from 30

schools wore masks of endan-

gered animals they made from

natural and recycled materials,

and walked in a parade.

• Middle Schools Futuristic

Fashion — 27 groups of middle

school students modeled futuristic

fashion they designed with all vis-

ible parts made exclusively of real

plant materials.

All students descended

Fairchild Tropical Botanic

Garden’s majestic “Stairway of

Style” at the Visitors Center

before a crowd of hundreds

including family members, teach-

ers, environmental supporters and

the local community.

200 students participate in Fairchild Challenge event

South Miami K8 Center (middle school) students Elizabeth Costaand Salvador Arias wear a leaf corset dress.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Carrollton School (middle school) students Tarina Touret andCristina Hirmas are dressed in Aluminum with pink flowers.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––


classicalsouthflorida.org

Classical Music.

It’s In Our Nature.Just like all of us, classical music lives

and breathes. Make it part of your lifestyle.

Tune to Classical South Florida on the

radio or online. It’s in your nature.


What to expect for underwater mortgages in 2013?principal balance reductions and foreclosure trials!ByAnn LinoAs 2012 comes to a close, there are significant changes to the foreclosure landscapein Miami. If you owe more than your home is worth and are not paying your mortgage,there is hope for the new year.The biggest event in foreclosures this past year was the $50 Billion settlementbetween the Banks and the State Attorneys General. All but $5 Billion is to be paidin the form of principal balance reductions. Many Banks already sent out their formletters forgiving second mortgages entirely. We expect more next year.“Since I started fighting foreclosures in 2008, most Banks routinely rejected the ideaof principal balance reductions,” said Bruce Jacobs, a former bank lawyer who nowrepresents homeowners in foreclosure. “They insisted the homeowner move out anddo a short sale. It’s about time someone started helping Main Street.”The second biggest event of the past year is the Miami-Dade County CourthouseForeclosure Project. We are seeing Judges set large numbers of cases for trial.Trials are seen as the fastest way to clear the huge backlog of foreclosures cloggingthe Courthouse.“The Courthouse is not equipped to try all these cases,” said Jacobs. “The best wayto clear the backlog is for Courts to hold Banks to the rules of procedure and evidence.In criminal court, everyone seems presumed guilty. In Foreclosure court, its presumedno one paid. The Banks still need to prove the right to foreclose. The harder itgets for them, the more likely to see Banks getting much more reasonable aboutsettlement.”Jacobs is the host of “Mortgage Wars” a Miami Foreclosure Strategies radio showon 880AM the Biz everyWednesday from 5-6 pm. The show talks about real solutionsfor underwater mortgages and addresses what is happening on the front lines inForeclosure Court.Jacobs is also part of a national network of dedicated lawyers fighting back againstBanks. Jacobs trained at seminars in Las Vegas, Charlotte, Orlando, New York Cityand online to share resources and develop cutting edge foreclosure defense strategies.Many of the attorneys are former bank lawyers who, like Jacobs, believe strongly inthe fight for meaningful help for their clients.“Going to trial can be a significant event in foreclosure cases. Many Banks are stillmissing the critical documents needed to show the right to foreclose on underwatermortgages,” notes Jacobs, “We see many cases being dismissed at trial because theBank couldn’t present competent witnesses or all the evidence required to prove theright to foreclose.“There are reasons Banks prepared a million “robo-signed” fraudulent documentsfor foreclosures all over the country. Many have serious paperwork problems whichmakes proving the right to foreclose in a courtroom difficult,” said Jacobs, who is alsoa foreclosure defense client. “I had five mortgages on two properties underwater byalmost $500,000.00. I stopped paying and fought. Now I have one mortgage on oneproperty. I’m getting ready for trial and I believe the Bank has serious problems withtheir paperwork.”“The goal for most of my clients is either a meaningful loan modification with a

principal balance reduction, forgiveness of the debt, or to fight to remove themortgage from the property.” Hopefully, we will see a lot more principal balancereductions in 2013.

For a FREE consultation with Bruce Jacobs & Associates,please call (305) 444-2242 or watch his free webinar:

“Strategies for an Underwater Mortgage” atwww.negotiatefromstrength.com. Don’t forget to tune intoMortgage Wars on 880 AM The Biz on Wed. from 5-6 p.m.

It’s not a strategic default if you stop paying yourmortgage, unless you have a strategy

UM’s ‘Hurricane Sports Properties’names House new general managerBY JENNIFER DUNCAN

Robert “Duffy” House recently was

promoted to general manager for the

University of Miami’s “Hurricane

Sports Properties” (HSP) team. HSP is

the exclusive multimedia rights holder

for UM Athletics and operates as a joint

venture of Learfield Sports and IMG

College.

House joined HSP in March 2011 as

associate general manager, a position

now assumed by former general manag-

er Jim McIver who now will concentrate

on business development and client

retention. The entire HSP staff boasts

years of strategic sports marketing and

sales expertise.

House has been associated with the

South Florida sports industry for nearly

15 years, having served as executive

director, corporate marketing for

Sunrise Sports & Entertainment. He

also is the former executive director for

the LPGA’s ADT Championship (2007-

09) and director of corporate partner-

ships for the Orange Bowl Committee

(2003-07). Additionally, he was with

Executive Sports International serving

as manager/director, sales and market-

ing for the Royal Caribbean Classic

(1998-2003).

House graduated from St. Thomas

University and was a member of the

golf team.

“Our Hurricane Sports Properties’

team is top notch and a tremendous

asset to UM Athletics with their indus-

try knowledge and sales experience.

Individually, they each possesses

diverse talents which makes them great

as a whole,” said Learfield Sports vice

president Kelly Jensen, who previously

served inside the Miami Athletics

Department and is a former HSP gener-

al manager.

“Without a doubt, we’ve assembled

an excellent team for our business at

Miami, and we’re looking forward to

continuing to do great things together.”


Fresh from international successcoach focuses on Gulliver sailingBY MARK SELL

Fresh from his top 10 ranking in a worldsailing competition in Buenos Aires,Gulliver Schools’ new sailing coach,Brian Kamilar, is focusing on placing histeam in a major upcoming Southeastregional competition.

Kamilar and his crewmate, EnriqueQuintero of Miami, recently returned fromthe Snipe Western Hemisphere and OrientChampionships, conducted in Novembernear Buenos Aires. He placed eighth among50 teams from seven countries in theAmericas and Asia. Six boats competedwith Team USA. All competitors had toqualify within their countries to participate,so those selected were their countries bestsailors.

“Our goal was top 10, so we were happywhere we finished,” Kamilar said beforeswitching the subject to his Gulliver team.

“Looking forward, our aim at Gulliver isto place in the South Atlantic District com-petition in April,” Kamilar said. “With ournew team, it’s really important that our mostexperienced sailors help the least experi-enced. That’s the best way to make a teamstrong.”

Some of those more experienced sailorsparticipated in the Orange BowlInternational Youth Regatta, Dec. 26-30, atthe Coral Reef Yacht Club before returningto regular competition in January.

Ransom Everglades in Coconut Grovewill host the Interscholastic SailingAssociation’s South Atlantic District(SAISA) Mallory Fleet Racing DistrictChampionship on Apr. 12-14, in which topschool sailing teams in the coastalSoutheast and Caribbean will compete.

The sailing team got its start this pastAugust when Gulliver expanded its watersports program to include sailing, underKamilar’s full-time leadership as coach.The varsity team of 19 high school and twomiddle school sailors practices weekly atCoral Reef Yacht Club, 2484 S. BayshoreDr., and competes every month throughoutthe school year. In addition, Kamilar con-ducts a weekly learn-to-sail class at theyacht club for middle-school students.

“The team is improving at a great paceand our results at events show it,” Kamilarsaid. “We are becoming very close-knitteam and embracing the team-based idea ofsailing, with everyone assisting each otherto become better.”

Kamilar, 25, a Miami native, has morethan 15 years of racing experience and morethan 10 years of coaching experience. He isa graduate of Boston College, where he wasa three-time All-American and two-time

College Sailor of the Year finalist. Hehelped lead the team to two consecutiveteam race national championships and twotop-five finishes at fleet race nationals.

At age 8, Kamilar began his sailing careerin the Optimist class. For the next sevenyears he competed in more than 100 nation-al and international regattas, winning hisfirst event at the age of 10. He was a three-time member of the U.S. National Team anda two-time member of both the U.S. NorthAmerican Team and U.S. South AmericanTeam.

He won multiple national events, includ-ing the Southeast Dingy OptimistChampionships, Florida State OptimistChampionships, and Biscayne BayOptimist Championships. He also had twotop five finishes in the Optimist NationalChampionships.

In 2004, Kamilar won the Bemis Double-Handed National Championship and wasone of Gary Jobson/Sailing World maga-zine’s junior sailors of the year. In highschool, he was captain and MVP of his teamfor three years. In 2005, Kamilar tried hishand in the Snipe and won the 2005 SnipeJunior National Championships. Currentlyhe is sailing Snipes, J24’s, and team racingin V15’s. Kamilar competed in the 2011Snipe World Championships in Denmarkand placed in the top 15 among global com-petitors.

For more information about GulliverSchools visit <www.gulliverschools.org>.

Gulliver sailing coach Brian Kamilar––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––


Heat players share holidayspirit with young patient

Pictured with Chanel Marion, 9, during their recent visit to Baptist Children’s Hospital are (l-r) Miami Heatplayers Dexter Pittman, Mario Chalmers, LeBron James, Norris Cole, Dwyane Wade and Ray Allen The Heatbrought gifts for patients as part of the Heat Holiday Hospital Visits.

Cruise on Celebrity Reflection raises more than $550,000 for United WayBY SANDRA RODRIGUEZ

More than 500 community and businessleaders joined United Way of Miami-Dadeon Dec. 1-3, for a charity cruise aboardCelebrity Cruises’ newest ship, CelebrityReflection.

The two-night cruise raised more than$550,000 to support United Way’s work ineducation, financial stability and health.Charitable contributors had a unique, fun-filled experience onboard the newest andlargest addition to Celebrity Cruises’ luxu-ry fleet, the fifth and final ship in its award-winning Solstice Class series, before shemade her South Florida debut.

Longtime United Way supporter, LadyMonica Heftler, served as the charity

cruise’s honorary chair. Heftler hosted sev-eral receptions onboard, one of whichencouraged guests to wear Live United T-shirts.

“I enjoy giving back to the communityand supporting important causes,” LadyMonica Heftler, said. “The two-night cruiseon Celebrity Reflection offered a meaning-ful way to support the good work of UnitedWay while having a great time at sea, on abeautiful ship, with many good friends andcommunity supporters.”

Among the highlights of the overnightcruise was the ship’s naming ceremony.Richard Fain, CEO and chairman of parentcompany Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd,honored four Celebrity Cruises employeesinstrumental in breast cancer awareness as

the ship’s godmothers.“We are so grateful to Celebrity

Cruises for giving us this extraordinaryopportunity aboard Celebrity Reflection.This is truly a gift,” said Harve A. Mogul,president and CEO, United Way ofMiami-Dade. “Over the years CelebrityCruises’ unwavering support of our mis-sion has had a tremendous impact on thelives of thousands of our residents and

the community as a whole.”In addition to the naming ceremony,

guests aboard the charity cruise enjoyedaround-the-clock entertainment, includingreceptions, theatrical performances andsome of the most creative and innovativeamenities afloat at sea.

For more information about CelebrityCruises, dial 1-800-437-3111 or call yourtravel agent.

Maria Carvalho and Alberto Carvalho, superintendant of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, were onboard.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Conchi Argiz is pictured at the casino.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––



BY ALEJANDRA CASTRO-NUÑEZ

The Miami-Dade County Department of

Regulatory and Economic Resources

(RER), Division of Business Affairs, is

hosting a free Small Claims Court Clinic on

Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at

the West Kendall Regional Library, 10201

Hammocks Blvd.

The Small Claims Court process will be

led by Miami-Dade County’s Consumer

Advocate Leonard Elias. Elias will explain

the county’s Small Claims Court system,

provide detailed explanation of how the

Small Claims Court process works and will

answer questions from participants.

The Small Claims Court process offers

individuals an opportunity to address dis-

putes involving $5,000 or less, without the

costly assistance and the necessity of hiring

an attorney.

Legal forms are available for download

from the division’s website free of charge

or at the clinic for $5.

For questions or additional information in

regarding the small claims court clinics, con-

tact Business Affairs/Consumer Protection’s

Mediation Unit at 305-375-3677.

Small Claims Court Clinic slatedJan. 23 at WK Regional Library

BY ALEJANDRA CASTRO-NUÑEZ

Begin the New Year learning all about

opening a business in Miami-Dade County.

The county’s Department of Regulatory

and Economic Resources (RER) will con-

tinue its series of free workshops to educate

the public on the steps required to open a

business in Miami-Dade County.

The first workshop will be on Friday,

Jan. 25, 12:30 p.m., at the Miami-Dade

County Permitting and Inspection Center,

11805 SW 26 St.

Learn the ABC’s of opening a business,

including how to obtain a Certificate of

Use, a Local Business Tax receipt, a Home

Business License, Permits and

Registration, as well as essential insurance

coverage for small businesses.

County staff will be available to answer

questions and share their expertise on the

necessary tools to start and operate a suc-

cessful business.

Seating is limited and will be given on a

first come, first served basis. Call 305-375-

3677 to reserve a seat.

Begin 2013 learning all aboutopening a business in county

www.communitynewspapers.com




550 S. Dixie Highway • Coral Gables, FL 33146

Christine Stiphany, CRS REALTOR®

ESSLINGERWOOTEN MAXWELL, INC.

Accredited Luxury Home Specialist

Chairman’s Club - Top 1% Nationally

Boat Slip.....................Cocoplum Yacht Club - Coral Gables40 ft. slip can accommodate a 44 ft. boat. Intrepid #15. Nobridges to bay, great location in highly sought after marina.Offered at $205,000.

1421 Ancona Avenue...........................................….Coral GablesFrench Colonial Charmer totally renovated in ’06. 3 Bdrms + office+ game room, 3.5 Baths, 1 car garage. Stunning finishes.www.1421AnconaAve.com Offered at $1,095,000

14540 Sailfish Lane…..........................................…Coral GablesGated community “King’s Bay” – New marble and wood floors -Available Dec. 15 – 2-Story home with 5 Bdrms, 3 Baths, familyroom, breakfast room, fireplace, pool, 2 car garage. Offered at$4,250 per month.

610 Valencia Ave...............................................Coral GablesThe New French Village. Exquisitely furnished apartment w/2Bdrms, 2.5 Baths, 2 covered pking spaces, luxurious master suiteopens to patio, approx. 2,000 sf.Sales Price $490,000

LOOKING FOR BACK-UP OFFERS -- Opportunity Knocks!1621 S Bayshore Drive .............................................. $1,450,000On the Bluff…Across from Mercy Hospital. Large lot of 33,275 sf.1921 house ready for renovations or build new!Sales Price $1,250,000

www.miamispecialhomes.com • Email: [email protected]

Coral Reef Medical Park Office/Condo…..near Jackson SouthHospital. 9299 SW 152 Street, Unit 206 – Pediatrician’s office –Over 1,230sf with 4 patient rooms, 2 bathrooms, exec office, jun-ior office, lab, file room, administration. Offered at $225,000 forsale or $3,000/mo. Lease.

6740 SW 94 Street...........……..................................….PinecrestUnique 2-story home on half acre in Pinecrest Elementary schooldistrict with 4 Bdrms, 3.5 Baths, new roof, granite kitchen, fire-place, resort style pool and loaded with mature oaks and fruittrees. Offered at $849,000

12550 Moss Ranch Road……..................................….PinecrestLush Tropical Acre surrounded by multi-million dollar properties!Build your dream home or remodel this 1955 2-Story Ranch homew/pool & fireplace. Sales Price $775,000

305.903.8845

SOLD

10960 N Bayshore Drive.................................................$550,000Just North of Miami Shores & across from Biscayne Bay! Art DecoMasterpiece with 4Bdrms +office+”man cave”, 3.5Baths, over2,700sf and totally remodeled!

SOLD

Gated Snapper Creek Lakes.............................Coral Gables5505 Arbor Lane - Traditional Elegance and Southern Charmnestled on 1.18 acres. Three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2-cargarage, gorgeous pool/patio, totally updated in 2007.www.5505ArborLane.com. Offered at $2,499,000.

17602 SW 84 Avenue..................................................…$314,900Palmetto Bay! 1970 original Jennings Home! 3/2 with 2 car side-entry garage and screened pool/patio. Corner lot with 15,000sf –ready for your updates!

FOR L

EASE

FORSALE

OR LEASE

REDUCE

D

Have a Safe andHappy New Year!

SOLD


www.superiorpainsolutions.comPh: 305.595.7246 Fax: 305 595 7242

Accepting New PatientsKiley Reynolds, D.O.Interventional Pain

Management Physician

Full Service Pain Management Care

Board Certifiedand

Fellowship TrainedAmerican Board of Anesthesiology8200 SW 117th Avenue, Suite

312, Miami, FL 33183

NOW OFFERINGPRIMAL RAW.

SINGLE SOURCERAW DIETS AND

TREATS

Open 7 Days a Week

Mercantil Commercebank names winners of Zoolens competitionBY ANA MARIA COLMENARES

Mercantil Commercebank, one of thelargest banks in Florida, announced the win-ners of the 2012 Zoolens PhotographyProject during a December awards ceremo-ny at the bank’s headquarters in CoralGables.

The bank’s Zoolens Photography Projectis a photo competition, in partnership withZoo Miami and the Zoological Society ofFlorida, designed to help Miami-Dadecounty students to build awareness and agreater sense of appreciation for the world’swildlife.

The eligibility to participate in this year’sZoolens Photography Project was expandedto all middle school students in Miami-DadeCounty. The contest ran from Sept. 29through Nov. 9, during which time partici-pating students were asked to take an artis-tic photograph of an animal from ZooMiami and submit it either through theirteachers or by bringing it to any MercantilCommercebank banking center.

The response to the competition wasoverwhelming. The entries were reviewedby a panel of distinguished judges, includ-ing internationally acclaimed photo-artistMaría Martínez-Cañas; New World Schoolof the Arts Visual Arts professor and curatorRosario Martínez-Cañas; Zoo Miami’sdirector of communications, photographerand wildlife expert Ron Magill; andZoological Society board member GrizzelGonzalez.

The three winners and 10 honorable men-tions for the 2012 Zoolens PhotographyContest were revealed during the awardsceremony. The winning picture, which wasselected based on composition, artistic merit,technical ability and title, went to AlbertoParsons for his photo titled Butting Heads.

Top finishers:First Place: Butting Heads by Albert

Parsons from South Miami K-8 Center(Expressive Arts Magnet), who received a

$2,000 savings account, a professional cam-era and a student membership in the NorthAmerican Nature Photography Association.

Second Place: Looking in a Mirror byFelipe Delgado from South Miami K-8Center (Expressive Arts Magnet), whoreceived a $1,500 savings account, a profes-sional camera and student membership inthe North American Nature PhotographyAssociation.

Third Place: One Foot Wonder byMichael Scibarassi from Southwood MiddleSchool (Magnet Photography), whoreceived a $1,000 savings account, a profes-sional camera and a student membership inthe North American Nature PhotographyAssociation.

In addition, the winners’ schools receiveda donation from Mercantil Commercebankand the students were recognized on theZoolens website and the Zoolens Facebookpage.

“We are thrilled with the amazingresponse we received from Miami-DadeCounty middle school students and teach-ers,” said Millar Wilson, president and CEOor Mercantil Commercebank.

“At Mercantil Commercebank we recog-nize that the arts are a key element of a com-munity’s cultural development. Througheducational programs like Zoolens, we areproud to help children appreciate the beautyand importance of nature while providing awonderful space where they can expresstheir creativity through photography.”

The awards ceremony was attended bynearly 150 students and their families, andRon Magill, emcee and director of commu-nications at Zoo Miami. Also in attendanceat the event was Mercantil Commercebankexecutive vice president and CFO AlPeraza; Miami-Dade School Board vicechair Dr. Lawrence Feldman, and ZooMiami director Eric Stephens.

For additional information about the 2012Zoolens Photography Project, visit online at<www.zoolens.com>.

Pictured are Rosario Martinez-Cañas, Angelo Scibarassi (who received the award on behalf of his brother MichaelScibarassi), Ron Magill, Alberto Parsons and Felipe Delgado.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––


BY ELOISE E. RODRIGUEZ

The Children’s Trust marks its 10thanniversary by looking back on the impactit has made on the lives of children andfamilies across Miami-Dade County.

“Thanks to the tenacity of my predeces-

sor and founding board chair David

Lawrence Jr., voters in our community

voted in 2002 to tax themselves for chil-

dren and then reaffirmed that commitment

in 2008 with an astonishing margin of vic-

tory never seen before or since,” said Maria

Alonso, chair of The Children’s Trust

Board of Directors. “It shows what a gen-

erous community we really are — and

that’s something I often hear as I travel

around the state.”The Children’s Trust has sought to earn

the public’s trust as worthy stewards oftheir hard-earned money and has done soby seeking data-driven results and by fol-lowing the highest standards of ethics andtransparency. Its diverse 33-memberboard is intentionally representative ofthe many players and organizations thatserve children and families in Miami-Dade County and work to achieve sys-temic change.

Before its first grant award in the sum-mer of 2004, the landscape was quite dif-ferent. Quality summer camps were unaf-fordable for most working-class families;the summer option essentially was remedi-al instruction offered by public schools forstudents at risk of failing. After-school carewas a way to pass the time until mom ordad finished work, and there was little orno assessment of children’s progress inthese programs.

Teens not involved in school sports orclubs had precious few other opportunitiesfor healthy engagement and artistic expres-sion. Teen pregnancy was on the rise, andyoung men prone to risky behavior fre-quently suffered run-ins with the law.

School administrative staff members toooften were charged with deciding whethera student feeling ill should be sent home orreturn to class. One in five — or 110,000— Miami-Dade children under 18 wereuninsured. Organized efforts to infuse earlychildcare with educational standards werefew; more than six in 10 youngsters werenot ready to enter kindergarten. Parentingclasses for the most part meant an interven-tion for when a parent, child or youth hadgotten into trouble.

“While our commitment has always

been to serve all children, we also havebeen committed to investing most heavilyin those neighborhoods and communitieswhere our most vulnerable children liveand where there are concentrations of vio-lence and crime, school failure, and poorhealth outcomes,” said Modesto E. Abety-Gutierrez, president and CEO of TheChildren’s Trust.

Things have truly changed, and, whileThe Children’s Trust cannot take full cred-it, its role as an agent of change has beensignificant. Its focus on more universalprogramming has made after-school andsummer programs available to far morefamilies than ever before and these pro-grams are more engaging, educational, andresults-driven. It has greatly expandedopportunities for children with specialneeds by insisting upon inclusion as a con-dition of Trust funding.

Instead of wandering the streets afterschool, thousands of teens and preteensnow have more meaningful options toexpress themselves creatively and practicepositive social behaviors. The teen birthrate has dropped from 39.8 to 24.4 birthsper thousand. The number ofreferrals/arrests for youths 10-17 hasdipped from 7,882 to 4,285 over the pastseven years.

The Trust has created a national modelfor school-based health. Students who feelill at school can be treated by a health pro-fessional at more than half the county’sschools, and services offered there nowfocus on the whole child — their physicalas well as their mental health. The numberof uninsured children has dropped to one inseven, or 79,000.

Parents are learning more than ever thatthey are their child’s best first teacher, andthat quality childcare is central to theirchild’s future success. More early child-hood educators are embracing quality stan-dards and see their field as a respected andviable profession. Half of the county’s chil-

dren are now ready to enter kindergartenand efforts will be made to continue toincrease that percentage.

While many factors have influencedthese decreases, The Children’s Trustasserts that its programs and initiativeshave contributed significantly to theseshifts in the socio-economic terrain ofthe county to the benefit of children andfamilies.

Since the inception of The Children’sTrust, 315,000 individual children, youth,parents, and caregivers have benefitedfrom one or more ongoing service pro-grams; nearly 97,400 students made 1.2million visits to its school health suites; anestimated 67,800 infants and young chil-dren have been cared for by providers inThe Trust’s childcare quality improvementinitiative, and hundreds of thousands offamilies have been served through TheChildren’s Trust 2-1-1 helpline, communi-ty outreach, and public awareness efforts— amounting to countless beneficiaries ofits $623.5 million in investments through-out Miami-Dade County.

Two years ago, The Trust launched itsmost ambitious initiative to date — Read toLearn. Helping children to become betterreaders has become a nationwide crusade,and locally The Children’s Trust is spear-heading the campaign. Children learn toread beginning at birth and, by the age of 8must be able to make the transition fromlearning to read to reading to learn.

In these 10 years, The Children’s Trusthas come a long way and done a lot of goodfor the children and families in Miami-Dade County. By continuing to worktogether with all of its partners in the com-munity, The Children’s Trust hopes to gen-erate even more progress in the yearsahead.

The Children’s Trust is a dedicatedsource of revenue established by voter ref-erendum to improve the lives of childrenand families in Miami-Dade County.

The Children’s Trust marks 10 years of helping kids, familiesPage 18 COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM January 8 - 21, 2013


BY MARK A. TROWBRIDGE, CGCC

It was an honor for our Chamber topartner with 55 local businesses in CoralGables to celebrate Small BusinessSaturday. And revel, we did!Maybe it wasthe backlash from Black Friday or the con-tinuing encroachment of big box retailersdeeper into the Thanksgiving holiday thathelped our businesses thrive.

Maybe it was a well-orchestratedcampaign by our local Chamber that mar-shalled energy and collective resourcesinto one weekend of pre-holiday sales. Ormaybe, it was the outstanding effort of ouramazing partner and Small BusinessSaturday architects, American Express,who hit it out of the park with smart adver-tising and a hometown-centered nationalmovement.

No matter the reasons behind the suc-cess, the results of Small BusinessSaturday were palpable and the coffersfull.

With nearly 65% of new jobs beingcreated and 44% of payroll taxes paid byindependently owned businesses, it is easyto understand the positive energy that aprogram like Small Business Saturdaymight create. Mere weeks after a presiden-tial campaign focused on main street, theBig MO-mentum generated by SmallBusiness Saturday was huge, timely and areminder to all who love to shop that shop-ping small is good for your heart and soul!

Our Chamber organized a day ofevents that became a Best Practice forother Chambers of Commerce across theUS. For the second year, AMEX singledout the Coral Gables Chamber for a grantto help promote Small Business Saturday,including door mats, buttons and windowclings for participating businesses. All ofthese items lacked one curious thing…anymention of AMEX – at all!

This selfless act reminds all of us inthe business of doing business that some-times it is about making the right decisionversus drawing attention to yourself.Throw in some AMEX gift cards and $25

statement credits for those who pre-regis-tered your card and you have millions ofdollars in investment to help promote oursmall businesses the right way. Messageheard!

Our Chamber’s goal is to continue togrow this program each year in the Gablesand in Miami-Dade…not only via thenumber of businesses who participate andincreased sales, but by changing the con-versation.

Instead of watching people run overone another as the doors open to Toys RUs or Best Buy, why don’t we coalescearound the amazing work our small busi-ness owners do and the important role theyplay in growing our economy?

We have to recognize that it is notalways about what is less expensive ormore convenient — substance is a goodthing, too.

Small businesses need us to shop localto help them grow. Can you imagine aplace like Books & Books without 30years of customer loyalty and enduringsupport? There would be no iconic store,no author events and no world-renownedMiami Book Fair. What if Rene Ruiznever opened his couture store andbrought his gorgeous designs to the Gablesand South Florida? How would we surviveif there was no place like Tarpon Bend orPao Town to gather with friends for goodfood and cold drinks or The Giving Tree tofind that perfect gift or even Avant-GardeSalon to make us look and feel gorgeous?

I cannot imagine a world -– or evenCoral Gables -– without these great smallbusinesses. They are part of our cultureand the men and women who own theseshops are our neighbors, our friends, ourfellow Miamians, our heroes. They do theheavy lifting every single day so that ourload is lighter and brighter.

Small Business Saturday is the oneday a year we are reminded of this fact andthat, my friends, is our good fortune. So, inthe holiday spirit, please shop small, spendlocally and remember how important smallbusinesses are to our community.

Why shopping local is good for the soul... and economy

From Left to Right: City of Coral Gables Commissioner Frank Quesada; Laura Russo, Laura A. Russo, Esq.;Chair of the Board Darla Thompson, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP; Anna De La Rosa and Abe Ng, SushiMaki/Pao Town.

Take a stroll along the avenuefor an evening on Aragon...

BY JOSHUA JONES, CGCC

As the milder Winter season approach-es and the outdoors are even more enjoy-able, why not join us for a leisurely stroll –this time, with a purpose.

Our Coral Gables Chamber ofCommerce once again celebrates thediverse arts and culture community inCoral Gables with our annual Evening OnAragon program on Wednesday, January23, sponsored by Gibraltar Private Bank &Trust.

Known as the arts epicenter of TheCity Beautiful, Aragon Avenue boasts suchimportant cultural icons as the CoralGables Art Cinema, Books & Books,Societa Dante Alighieri and the Coral

Gables Museum. Our stroll will begin at the Coral

Gables Art Cinema, then to Societa DanteAlighieri followed by our last stop at theCoral Gables Museum, featuring its fivelatest exhibits: Building Bacardi:Architecture, Art and Identity, SisterCities: Partners in Peace, EcoAtlas,Montgomery Botanical Center: ARetrospective, Creating the Dream.

The evening will begin at 5:30pm andwill include a leisurely stroll along AragonAvenue, mixed with lite bites and breezybalms.

The cost of this event is $20 forChamber Members and $30 for Non-Members Guests. For more information andto register, please visit www.coral-gableschamber.org



Coral Gables Chamber ofCommerce Invites Realtors

to Showcase Brunch & LearnBY JOSHUA JONES, CGCC

Kicking off the New Year in gear, theCoral Gables Chamber of Commerce willhost its Realtor Showcase Brunch & Learnprogram on Friday, January 25 at 10:30amat the Miami Association of RealtorsOffice.

The Chamber invites all realtors andguests to come out and hear from our pub-lic and private schools, our City leaders,department heads in the Office ofDevelopment Services & EconomicSustainability, as well as garner informa-

tion on the amenities that make CoralGables the one-and-only City Beautiful.

The cost of this seminar is $25 forChamber and Miami Association RealtorMembers, and $30 for Non-Members. Thefee includes mimosas and brunch. Thisevent is sponsored by Home FinancingCenter, with US Century Bank, MiamiAssociation of Realtors, Strock & TannerMortgage Corp. and Second Chance Creditas supporting sponsors.

For sponsorship or event information,contact Morgan Huling at 305-446-1657 [email protected].

Vice Mayor Bill Kerdyk, City of Coral Gables; Festival of Lights Award Winner for Best Restaurant & Owner ofSushi Maki, Abe Ng and Former Mayor Don Slesnick.

J. Dustin Symes, City National Bank; Karen Pascual, City National Bank; Jackson Health System CEO CarlosMigoya and Chamber President & CEO Mark A. Trowbridge.

Good Morning Coral Gables - December 20, 2012



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.

Qualified participants will receive:• Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.• Investigational Study Medication at no cost.• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $800.00.

¿Tienee ustedd oo alguienn quee ustedd conozcaAcnéé Facial?

FXM Research en Miami está buscando hombres y mujeres de 12 a 35 años de edadque sufran de Acné Facial, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación querequiere ocho [8] 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 sin costo alguno.• Reembolso por tiempo y transporte hasta $800.00.

Do you or someone you know haveFacial Acne?

Hectorr Wiltz,, MD.,, CPI.Board Certified Dermatologist / FXM Research Miami

Hectorr Wiltz,, MD.,, CPI.

FFoor mmoorre iinnffoorrmmaattiioon pplleeaasse ccaalll / PPaarra mmáás iinnffoorrmmaacciióón ppoor ffaavvoor llllaammee:

FFoor mmoorre iinnffoorrmmaattiioon pplleeaasse ccaalll / PPaarra mmáás iinnffoorrmmaacciióón ppoor ffaavvoor llllaammee:

(305) 220-5222

Board Certified Dermatologist / FXM Research Miami

¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conozca

Keratosis Actínica?

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 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.

Do you or someone you know have

Actinic Keratosis?

FXM Research Miami11760 Bird Road, Suite 452Miami, FL 33175 • www.fxmresearch.com

(305) 220-5222FXM Research Miami11760 Bird Road, Suite 452Miami, FL 33175 • www.fxmresearch.com


BY STEPHANIE ROJAS

South Miami Hospital will celebrate its53rd annual South Miami Hospital/KidzMedical Services Mercury Ball, “GlobalRhythm, Your World – Our Priority,” onSaturday, Mar. 2, at the JW MarriottMarquis, 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way inDowntown Miami.

Kidz Medical Services is the TitleSponsor; Presenting Sponsor is FirstNational Bank of South Miami. The eventwill be hosted by the South MiamiHospital Associates, a group of businessand community leaders who serve asgoodwill ambassadors and fundraisers forthe hospital, and South Miami HospitalFoundation, the hospital’s fundraisingarm.

More than 500 business and communityleaders are expected at the black-tie affairthat starts at 7 p.m. with a reception andsilent auction, followed by dinner anddancing to the rhythm of The Headliners.

Ball attendees will celebrate SouthMiami Hospital’s community involvementand its No. 1 Hospital in South Floridaranking by U.S News & World Report.

In addition, Ghassan G. Haddad, MD,chief of hospital medicine and director ofhospitalist services at South MiamiHospital, will be honored as “Person of theYear” in recognition of his contributions tothe hospital and the community.

“Philanthropic Volunteer of the Year,”Luis “Wicho” Hernandez, also will berecognized for his work in helping toidentify and secure financial support forthe foundation.

Kerry Perez is chair of the 2013 ball;Mari and Romeo Majano, MD, will serveas co-chairs.

Funds raised from the Mercury Ball will

be used to modernize and expand SouthMiami Hospital’s Emergency Center,Surgical Suites and Imaging areas. A newEmergency Center and 16 state-of-the-artsurgical suites are opening at the hospitalin January. The two-story, $80 millionaddition is the first component of a masterconstruction plan to enhance the hospital’sability to serve patients.

Building the final wing of theEmergency Center, 36 pre- and post-oper-ating rooms and a central sterile process-ing area is expected to be completed in2013. Renovations to the hospital’sImaging area will include installing anadditional CT scanner and expandingRadiation Oncology’s administrativeoffices.

Tables of 10 are available at the $4,000,$7,000 and $10,000 levels; individualseats may be reserved for $450. Corporatesponsorships and underwriting opportuni-ties also are available.

To purchase tickets or sponsorships or formore information, call 786-467-5400 orsend email to <[email protected]>.

South Miami Hospital is part ofBaptist Health South Florida, the largestfaith-based, not-for-profit healthcareorganization in the region. In addition toSouth Miami Hospital, Baptist Healthincludes Baptist Hospital, HomesteadHospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital,Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute,Mariners Hospital, Doctors Hospital,West Kendall Baptist Hospital andBaptist Outpatient Services. BaptistHealth Foundation, the organization’sfundraising arm, supports services at allhospitals and facilities affiliated withBaptist Health.

For more information, visit online<www.BaptistHealth.net>.

Annual Mercury Ball to benefitprograms and services at SMH



“Palmer Trinity School gave me my foundation. It allowed me todefine my character, realize my strengths, and find my passion.It instilled confidence, and it created pride. PTS provided mewith more than just an extraordinary education; it provided mewith life changing opportunities.”— DA X TEJER A, Palmer Trinity School ‘03, Dartmouth College ‘07,

NBC News Producer, New York City

Grow, Learn, LeadGrow, Learn, Lead

Ask Us About Admission: (305) 969-4208 or [email protected] S.W. 176th Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 | www.PalmerTrinity.org

Serving a community of students in grades 6-12.

regular admission: february 1, 2013regular admission: february 1, 2013


In the FamousWarehouse District by the Falls next to Battaglia Shoes8845 SW 132 St. • Miami, FL 33176 | 305.491.5651

Where High end and vintage meet... With prices that can’t be beat!Where High end and vintage meet... With prices that can’t be beat!Open: Monday to Friday 10:30am - 6pm - Sat. & Sun. 10am - 5pm

[email protected]

Where high end and vintage meet... With prices that can’t be beat!

Everything in the Store

Opening Special

30% OFF

30% OFF30% OFF

30% OFF

GRAND OPENING FOR OUR NEWLY EXPANDED AND REMODELED STORE

Where Class & Vintage Meet

Upscale Furniture Consignment Gallery

UPTO







BY MIKE BERK

Royal Caribbean International recently

diverted its Grandeur of the Seas on its

redeployment from Europe to Panama for a

one-night sailing from PortMiami to re-

introduce the renovated cruise ship to the

media and travel trade.

The ship completed its $48 million revi-

talization on June 1, 2012 at the Navantia

shipyard in Cadiz, Spain. The bow-to-stern

revitalization of Grander of the Seasincluded the addition of five new dining

venues, technological upgrades, a pool side

LED screen, a refresh of all furniture, car-

pet, upholstery and staterooms as well as

new entertainment offering including a

spectacular aerial entertainment in its six-

deck high Centrum.

Among the new dining venues are:

The Park Café — serving soups, sand-

wiches and more made to order.

Chef’s Table — providing an exclusive

gourmet dining experience.

Chop’s Grille — the line’s signature

steakhouse.

Giovanni’s Table — Italian trattoria serv-

ing classic dishes made to be shared.

Izumi — offering sushi and Asian-fusion

cuisine.

In addition, the ship received a new

Diamond Lounge for Crown & Anchor

Society loyalty guests, a Concierge Lounge

for suite guests and top-tier loyalty guests,

a Royal Babies and Tots Nursery, as well as

a transformed Viking Crown Lounge that

features a stunning new design and as a

new menu.

The ship is representative of what Royal

Caribbean is doing to add to some of its

older class ships amenities that have proven

very popular on its newer classes of ships.

Under the theme “Now our best ship is

every ship” many of the Oasis Class

upgrades are found across the entire fleet of

23 ships calling at ports around the world.

For additional information or to make

reservations, call your travel agent, visit

<www.royalcaribbean.com> or call 1-800-

ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.

Royal Caribbean previews upgrades on older ships

New giant LED screen will offer movies poolside.

CRUISE NEWS

Chops Grille steakhouse is among the specialty dining venues added. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Touchscreens

throughoutthe ship will

help youget from

here tothere.

Enhanced play area for youngsters among upgrades.



BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

Middle grade author Bruce Coville willbe in Miami on Jan. 18-20 to speak to theSociety of Children’s Book Writers andIllustrators’ Florida Regional Conference.

The conference is the annual gatheringof Florida’s published and aspiring chil-dren’s book authors and illustrators held atthe Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel. Theschedule includes writing workshopsFriday and Sunday and a Saturday generalsession. Attendees come from acrossFlorida and from as far away as Canada.

Coville is known for the Sixth GradeAlien series, which included My Teacher isAn Alien, and I Was a Sixth Grade Alien.He also is the author of the UnicornChronicles, the Magic Shop series. His lat-est book is Always October.

“It’s about a boy who finds a baby on theporch whose mother takes it in,” Covillesaid. “It turns out to be a monster. The babylooks entirely sweet and normal until thefirst full moon.”

Coville’s books are a perfect blend offun, humor and just enough delicious hor-ror to give kids a tingle but not enough toscare them. He has perfected his craft over35 years and published more than 100books. He was recently awarded theEmpire State Award for Excellence inLiterature for Young People by the NewYork Library Association (NYLA).

His books, while fun, have the effect ofmaking kids think. Always Octoberprompts kids to think about fear and howfear affects people.

“That rose naturally from the nature ofthe story,” he said. “If you like the story,you’ll be thinking about them and presentthe possibilities for kids to think aboutthem.”

Children’s book authors often are asked“when are you going to write a real book?”Coville said he writes books for childrenbecause it’s the most radical thing he cando.

“If you really want to affect the future,you don’t do it by what’s happening today,you do it by what happening in 10-20years,” he said. “I get wonderful lettersfrom people who read my books talkingabout what they are doing now.”

He also likes children’s books betterthan adult books.

“It is the last refuge of the happy end-ing,” Coville said. “I’m an optimistic per-son. In the adult world, a happy ending isthe result of the weak mind.”

Coville also has taken on continuing theAmber Brown series, originally written bythe late Paula Danziger, a very good friendof his. Coville is co-writing the books withLiz Levy. The first, Amber Brown isTickled Pink and has been released.

“It’s a very good collaborative process,”he said. “They are written in Paula’s voice.We write the whole thing together sittingdown.”

Coville is working on a book that cur-rently is titled The Diary of a MadBrownie: With Supporting Documents.After that, he is going to revisit somefavorite characters with a sequel to Goblinsin the Castle.

“I love to see what my characters havebeen up to when I wasn’t looking,” he said.

New York Times best-selling author EllenHopkins also will speak. She is doing aschool visit at Palmer Trinity School andsign books at Books and Books in CoralGables on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 3 p.m.Coville will sign books Thursday, Jan. 19,6:30 p.m., at Books and Books.

The conference faculty includes ToniBuzzeo, Dan Yaccarino, four editors andfour agents.

For conference information, go online to<www.scbwiflorida.com>. For book sign-ing information, go to <www.booksand-books.com>.

Award-winning sci-fi/fantasy authorto speak at kids’ writers conference

Bruce Coville–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––


BY STEPHANIE ROJAS

Baptist Health Foundation has recruitedBeth Rosenstein, generalmanager of Bloomingdale’sat The Falls, as the chair ofthe sixth annual PineappleSauté and Sip HostCommittee.

Guests at the interactivedinner, which will takeplace Saturday, May 4, 6:30p.m., at the JW MarriottMarquis, will cook along-side Chef Norman VanAken, “considered SouthFlorida’s most gifted chef”by The New York Times.Funds raised will benefitBaptist Health BreastCancer CareCoach andGenetic Testing Programs.

“Chef Van Aken has the expert vision tobring South Florida’s cuisine to life, andwill be an excellent compliment to the2013 Pineapple Sauté and Sip,” Rosensteinsaid. “Guests will be part of all the magicthat goes into creating the most one-of-a-kind dishes, while helping and supportingBaptist Health breast cancer patients over-come their struggles.”

Rosenstein is a prominent fashion andcommunity leader with a legacy of raisingmuch-needed funds for organizations suchas the Sandy B. Muller Breast CancerFoundation, Breast Cancer ResearchFoundation, Baptist Health South FloridaFoundation and Feeding South Floridaamong many others.

“We are delighted to count on BethRosenstein’s creativity, support and totalcommitment to elevate the awareness andtreatment options for breast cancerpatients,” said Patricia Rosello, CEO of

Baptist Outpatient Services. “We have nodoubt that Beth will take our highlyacclaimed Pineapple Sauté and Sip evening

to an even higher dimen-sion.”

Rosenstein’s efforts nowgo to helping the BaptistHealth Breast CancerCareCoach and GeneticTesting Programs, whichprovide compassionate sup-port and individualizedattention to breast cancerpatients and their familiesduring and after treatment.The center’s genetic testingprogram also educatespatients as to whether theycarry genes linked to anincreased breast cancer risk.

Sponsors of PineappleSauté and Sip include

Bloomingdale’s Miami at the Falls,Celebrity Cruises, Radiology Associates ofSouth Florida, Blue Cross Blue Shield,CritiCare Clinics Inc., Miami CulinaryInstitute, Yelp, Mercedes-Benz of CoralGables/Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay,Simple Results, CISCO and Press Concepts.

Baptist Health South Florida is the largestfaith-based, not-for-profit healthcare organi-zation in the region. Baptist Health includesBaptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital,Baptist Children’s Hospital, DoctorsHospital, Homestead Hospital, MarinersHospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital,Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute, andBaptist Outpatient Services. Baptist HealthFoundation, the organization’s fundraisingarm, supports services at all hospitals andfacilities affiliated with Baptist Health.

For information, visit BaptistHealth.netand connect with BaptistHealthSF onFacebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Beth Rosenstein named to chairannual Pineapple Sauté and Sip

Beth Rosenstein––––––––––––––––––––

Bright, shiny new toys deliv-ered by Santa Claus, Mrs.

Claus and their helpers madethe holidays bright for the chil-

dren at St. Albans ChildEnrichment Center in South

Miami. South Miami HospitalChief Executive Officer Lincoln

Mendez (Santa Claus) and hos-pital employees Barbara

Herrera (Mrs. Claus), RooneyBrodie, Katherine Partridge andNancy Pobiones made the spe-

cial delivery right beforeChristmas.

Santa’s sack full of toys includ-ed board games, action figures,

stuffed bears and more – allgenerously donated by South

Miami Hospital employees dur-ing the hospital’s annual toy

drive to benefit the more than60 children at the Center.

Making the holidaysmerry and bright

BY CINDY CASTELBLANCO

Swim through tropical landscapes withturtles, dive beneath the ice with penguinsand forage in the forest with a family of bears— experience life as animals do in a newtraveling exhibition opening at Zoo Miami.

“National Geographic Crittercam: TheWorld Through Animal Eyes,” a 6,000-square-foot traveling exhibition developedby the National Geographic Museum inWashington, DC, will run from Jan. 18through May 5, at Zoo Miami.

Crittercam, invented by NationalGeographic marine biologist Greg Marshall, isa scientific video- and data-gathering tool safe-ly worn by wild animals, offering researchersinsights into animal behavior and clues to pro-tecting animals and the world we share.

Through interactive displays, firsthandfootage and evocative environments, visitorsto the exhibit can explore the many storiesand animals that are part of the science andadventure of Crittercam. The exhibit focuseson Crittercam’s deployment on seals and sealions, sharks, sea turtles, whales, penguins,bears and lions.

In the seals and sea lions section, a seriesof viewing and listening stations show howthese animals communicate, hunt, feed, carefor their young and attract mates. Visitorsthen move to the sharks section for a close-upview of an 18-foot-long great white sharkmodel and displays that illustrate the huntingand migratory behaviors of several sharkspecies. A shark fin model features the latestway of attaching the Crittercam — via a finclamp.

As visitors feel the rough sandpaper thatkeeps the clamp in place, they can watch avideo depicting daring deployments, fromearly tether systems to a researcher deploy-ing the fin clamp by hand.

The sea turtles section offers insights intohow turtles search for mates, different forag-ing behaviors and how the animals avoidbecoming a meal themselves. From atop alife-size model of a leatherback, children andadults can watch point-of-view footage froma female leatherback, while other displays

show life as seen by loggerhead and hawks-bill turtles.

In the whales section, visitors enter into achamber of bubbles to see the cooperativebehavior of humpbacks known as bubble netor lunge feeding. Other highlights include anup-close look at the toothed whales ofHawaii and footage of the mysterious “uni-corn of the sea,” the narwhal.

In the penguin pod, exhibition-goers enterthe world of Penguin Ranch, the mainresearch site of the Crittercam team inAntarctica, to investigate a penguin’s lifebeneath the ice and learn about research withpenguins trained to wear Crittercam. Visitorscan squeeze into an observation tube towatch a video of penguins soaring underwa-ter, while youngsters can crawl through atunnel and pop up in a bubble to come face-to-face with a penguin wearing a workingCrittercam. On exiting the tunnel, childrencan view footage of themselves from the pen-guin’s perspective.

The terrestrial version of Crittercam is thenewest development in the program. In theland animals section of the exhibition, visi-

tors learn about the trial-and-error process ofdeveloping the land-based technology, fromdeployments on domestic dogs and cats topartnering with animal rehabilitation centers.

Visitors also learn about the unique chal-lenges of studying land animals, from pene-trating the dense forest habitat of the grizzly

bear to getting the Crittercam collar to passthe lion cub “chew toy” test. Point-of-viewfootage shows a young Alaskan bear cubnapping, feeding and traveling with its fami-ly, as well as a lioness hunting, tending to hercubs and sharing a meal with them.

The final section of the exhibition focuseson Crittercam technology, with informationon how it works and the original inspirationthat led to its development. Visitors candesign their own Crittercams using Build-a-Cam, touch a Crittercam model and examinedeployment methods such as an adhesivepatch, penguin harness and suction cup.Youngsters can try their hand at a Crittercampuzzle. There also is a “What’s New” kioskthat features recent deployments and findingson species such as the tree kangaroo andHumboldt squid.

Crittercam will be open at Zoo Miami’s Dr.Wilde’s World from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.Crittercam is included with zoo admission.

Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152St. General zoo admission is $15.95 plustax, per adult and $11.95 plus tax, per child(3-12). Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; tick-et booths close at 4 p.m. Parking is free.Annual pass holders and children under 2also are free.

For information, visit online at <www.zoo-miami.org> or call 305-251-0400.

Crittercam exhibit captures world through animals’ eyes

Crittercam turns penguins and lion into wildliofe photographers. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––



BY JANET DIAZ

Modern luxury brand Celebrity Cruises

has formally named the fifth in its five-

ship Solstice Class fleet, CelebrityReflection, which sails to the Caribbean

from PortMiami.

Presiding over the ceremony on Dec. 1

were the ship’s four godmothers — all

employees of the company whose lives

have been touched by breast cancer:

Celebrity Reflection AquaSpa manager

Jovanka Goronjic; Solstice Class Hot

Glass Show artist Megan Mathie; shore-

side Community Relations manager Helen

O’Connell, and shoreside Special Events

manager Rosey Rodriguez.

Each took the stage with chair and CEO

Richard D. Fain, Celebrity’s president and

CEO Michael Bayley, and CelebrityReflection Captain Nicholas Pagonis,

together with three of the godmothers of

Celebrity Reflection’s sister ships, in a nam-

ing ceremony tradition unique to Celebrity.

Among the ship’s multiple new, guest-

inspired attributes are five 441-square-foot

“Signature Suites” with 118-square-foot

verandas; the brand’s first “AquaClass

Suites,” building on the popularity of

Celebrity’s spa-inspired AquaClass state-

rooms, by adding additional space and

24/7 butler service to the host of amenities

already associated with AquaClass; the

jaw-dropping “Reflection Suite,” a two-

bedroom suite with a total of 1,636 square

feet and 194-square-foot veranda, and a

distinctive, all-glass shower extending out

over the edge of the ship.

Celebrity Reflection also presents an

entirely new, multi-functional Conference

Center, and the host of industry-first ven-

ues and experiences introduced on

Celebrity Silhouette in 2011, including the

interactive “Lawn Club Grill,” where

guests can select and grill their own meats

side-by-side with Celebrity’s expert chefs,

or have them cooked to order; the relaxing,

private, wi-fi-equipped cabanas called

“The Alcoves;” “The Porch,” a breezy,

casual dining spot offering sandwiches,

coffees and captivating views of the sea

and the ship’s lush lawn, and “The Art

Studio,” where vacationers can bring out

their inner artist.

The ship also presents another venue

first introduced on Celebrity Silhouette,

“The Hideaway,” an intimate, quiet space

reminiscent of a childhood tree house, not

to mention the diverse array of other mod-

ern venues and attributes already associat-

ed with Celebrity’s Solstice Class ships.

Celebrity Reflection recently embark on

her inaugural Caribbean season with

roundtrip seven-night sailings from

PortMiami.

For more information, call 1-800-437-

3111, visit <www.celebritycruises.com>,

or call your travel agent.

Celebrity Cruises honors godmothersduring naming of Celebrity Reflection

CRUISE NEWS

Celebrity Cruises’parent companyRoyal CaribbeanCruises Ltd. chairman and CEORichard D. Fain —together with (fromleft) Celebrity’s pres-ident and CEOMichael Bayley andCelebrity ReflectionCaptain NicholasPagonis — introduce the fouremployee-godmothers ofCelebrity Reflectionas they prepare to ceremoniously namethe ship.


BY MARITZA ARCEO-LOPEZ

“Dine with the Dolphins” at MiamiSeaquarium offers couples looking for aunique yet memorable Valentine’s Day expe-rience, the opportunity to enjoy a deliciouscandlelight dinner under the stars in the com-pany of some very special dolphins.

From 8 to 10 p.m., this Valentine’s Day,Miami Seaquarium invites sweethearts totake a break from the ordinary and enjoytheir Valentine’s Day dinner overlooking thedolphins at Dolphin Harbor.

And as an added bonus to the spectacularfour-course dinner that will be featured foronly $398 plus tax, the unique Valentine’sDay package includes two Sea Trek ReefEncounter and Dolphin Odyssey experiencecertificates, plus two annual passes to thepark — a value of $695.

The Sea Trek and Dolphin Odyssey giftcertificates are good for up to one year fromthe time of purchase, while the annual passesare good until Dec. 31, 2013. Space is limit-ed. Reservations will be taken on a firstcome, first served basis. To make reserva-tions call 305-365-2501.

“If you are looking for an exceptionalValentine’s Day experience, then this is oneof the best surprises that will definitely be amemorable occasion that you and your

Valentine won’t soon forget,” said AndrewHertz, general manager at MiamiSeaquarium.

“Our ‘Dine with the Dolphins’ packageprovides you and your sweetheart theopportunity to celebrate throughout theyear starting with a fabulous dinner onValentine’s Day followed up with twounforgettable animal encounters and theopportunity to visit Miami Seaquarium allthrough the year.”

Unveiled at Miami Seaquarium inNovember 2011, the Sea Trek ReefEncounter is a helmet diving experience thatallows guests to become one with the park’sreef aquarium, while moving in ethereal slowmotion in a near zero gravity diving system.Sea Trekking, developed by Sub Sea SystemsInc. can be experienced by non-divers, ages10 and above — no certification or swim-ming skills are necessary. In the magnificentReef Aquarium at Miami Seaquarium partic-ipants may Sea Trek as deep as 15 feet underthe sea.

Dolphin Odyssey is a one-and-a-half-hourexperience, which includes feeding, touchingand learning about these magnificent animalsplus the opportunity for a deep-water interac-tion with a dolphin.

Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s mostpopular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented

marine-life park open to the public 365 daysa year. The park, located on the RickenbackerCauseway at Virginia Key, provides visitorswith a greater understanding and apprecia-

tion for marine life through shows, presenta-tions and exhibits.

More information on Miami Seaquarium isavailable at <www.miamiseaquarium.com>.

‘Dine with the Dolphins’ offers unique Valentine’s experience

The unique Valentine’s Day package includes two Sea Trek Reef Encounter gift certificates for a romantic under-sea experience.

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Cycle for Survivalat Equinox Coral Gables

Join the BattleCycle for Survival is in Coral Gables for the 1st Year to Raise

Money to Fight Rare Cancers

WHAT:Join the fight against rare cancers by registering to ride with yourfriends and family at Cycle for Survival, the high-energy, national in-door team cycling event that is owned and operated by MemorialSloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). Together with its foundingpartner, Equinox, Cycle for Survival has raised more than $18 millionsince 2007 for research at MSKCC into rare cancers, such as sarcoma,pancreatic and ovarian cancers. Teams register to ride for a four hourshift, with a maximum of eight riders per bike. Teams may registermultiple bikes.

WHEN:Event date: Saturday, February 2, 2013Session Time: 8am-noon

LOCATIONS:Equinox Coral Gables370 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146

REGISTRATION:www.cycleforsurvival.org

MEDIA INQUIRIES:Catherine McCormack, [email protected](office) 212-819-4816 (mobile) 917-405-0495

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Cycle for Survival is a high-energy, national, indoor team cyclingevent that raises money to fund research into rare cancers. Half of allpeople with cancer suffer from a rare form of the disease, such as pan-creatic or ovarian cancer, but research is often underfunded, leavingpatients with limited treatment options. Within six months of eachCycle for Survival event, every dollar raised is allocated to a MemorialSloan-Kettering Cancer Center research initiative devoted to discov-ering new and more effective treatments for rare cancers. Join the bat-tle. Find out more at www.cycleforsurvival.org and follow Cycle forSurvival on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.


BY REBECCA KLEIN

Salute to Education, the scholarship pro-

gram funded by the South Florida Ford and

Lincoln dealers for the past 19 years, has

announced that it currently is accepting

applications online for one of the $1,500

scholarships.

They also will be awarding each scholar-

ship winner a laptop computer in addition

to the scholarship grant. Deadline to sub-

mit the applications online is Jan. 28.

This year, the South Florida Ford and

Lincoln dealers will be awarding $75,000

in scholarships and laptop computers to

graduating high school seniors from

Miami-Dade County public and private

high schools. Students may apply online at

<www.stescholarships.org>.

Students who apply must meet the crite-

ria and requirements listed on the Salute to

Education website. Applicants must com-

plete a series of questions, including four

essay questions, as part of the application

process. Scholarship guidelines require

applicants choose from one of the four

main categories in which he/she is quali-

fied. The categories are: 1. Athletics, 2.

Arts (Language Arts/Foreign Language &

Performing/Visual Arts), 3.

Leadership/Service, and 4. Sciences

(Mathematics/Computer Science &

Natural Science). Only one category may

be chosen.

A Scholarship Committee comprised of

community, civic and educational leaders

judge each application and selects the top

50 students from Miami-Dade County.

Scholarship recipients will be honored at

the annual Salute to Education Scholarship

Awards Luncheon on June 8.

“We continue to recognize the tremen-

dous potential in the students within our

community and we are committed to help-

ing them pursue their dreams of a higher

education,” said David Menten, president

of Salute to Education and president of

Sawgrass Ford.

“With the consistent rise in college

tuition, and these challenging economic

times, students have come to rely on schol-

arships like ours to help fund their educa-

tion,” he added. “The South Florida Ford

and Lincoln dealers are still committed to

continue granting scholarships and assist-

ing high school seniors in South Florida

with their educational goals.”

For the past 19 years, the South Florida

Ford and Lincoln Dealers and Ford Motor

Company have awarded over $3.6 million

in scholarships to more than 3,900 deserv-

ing public and private high school seniors

in both Miami-Dade and Broward County.

Established in 1994, Salute to Education is

a non-profit organization funded through

dealership contributions and corporate sup-

port from several divisions within Ford

Motor Company.

Ford/Lincoln dealers seek candidatesfor Salute to Education Scholarships

BYY DONNAA M.. SHELLEY

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is the placeto go when you want fresh Mexican foodreadily prepared and quickly served in amodern, friendly environment. Born onSouth Beach in 2004, the popular Limebrand has grown to national status, with anumber of locations in South Florida.Representing the “fast-casual” Mexicanfood concept, Lime continues to win friendswith its variety of tasty dishes. Their signa-ture homemade salsa bar boasts seven freshofferings from the mild to the very hot andmore than 50 types of bottled hot sauces.

The fast-casual part of the experience isthat you order the food at the counter, payand take a seat. After that, the order isbrought to you and service continuesthroughout the meal, whether you needmore salsa, drinks or food. The ambience ismodern, clean, with upbeat music comingover the speakers and friendly, polite staff.

Grant Gussin, is the owner of two Limelocations, one across from Dadeland Malland the other in West Kendall. Gussin, areal estate attorney by training, was lookingfor something new and different to do.

“I never imagined myself in the restau-rant business,” said Gussin, who has namedhis business “Left Field Holdings” in honorof the baseball position he once played andfor the notion that his new profession camefrom out of left field.

But, he kept hearing from prosperouspeople about the solid, successful businessmodel Lime restaurants represented. Thepositive reviews and his own great diningexperiences with Lime on South Beach con-vinced him to purchase his first place atDowntown Dadeland in April 2010. TheKendall restaurant opened in July 2012.

Gussin believes in the restaurant’s conceptand in the principle of teamwork. “I could-n’t do this without all the people who workwith me,” he said of the 80 people his busi-nesses employ.

“We stress service and my awesomestaff delivers that. Our restaurants havesomething for everyone because the menuis varied and we offer great drinks. Familiesand children are encouraged to come here toenjoy an affordable meal of healthy food,”said Gussin.

In addition to serving to a steadystream of restaurant clientele, Gussin is suc-cessful at catering Lime’s food to area busi-nesses, offices and parties. And he believesit is essential to be a partner in the commu-nity. He helps to raise funds for local ele-mentary and middle schools by donating 15percent of an evening’s proceeds on a regu-lar basis and sponsors sports teams.

Both of Gussin’s locations rely onrepeat business and an ever-increasing busi-ness born by word of mouth. “I see the samecustomers in here two or three times aweek,” said Gussin.

Lime has become a favorite after-work“go to” spot for beer, wine, and frozen mar-garitas and sangria. Stop in and enjoy alarge order of chips with some of Lime’sfantastic salsas and kick back with friendsand co-workers.

Says Gussin of his new-found profes-sion, “I couldn’t have done it without mystaff and my wife, Meredith. She handles allof our local marketing and keeps it alltogether with our three kids and my longand busy schedule.”

For more information, go to limefresh-mexicangrill.com. Visit Lime in DowntownDadeland at 9005 SW 72nd Place and at12516 SW 88th Street in West Kendall.

Lime, the best for thefreshest Mexican food




The Jetta is Volkswagen’s best-sellingmodel in the U.S. and for 2013 the sixth-gen-eration German compact sedan gets severaltechnology and interior updates that make iteven better.

The Jetta was redesigned completely in2011 and made bigger with a longer wheel-base and 2.9 inches added to the overalllength. At the front the coupe-like incline ofthe windshield, horizontal lines and horizon-tal blades in the grille and lower intake makethe Jetta look even wider and more dynamic.

A “tornado” line cuts through the largeside surfaces as a sharp crease from the rearedge of the headlight, running beneath thewindows then softening as it reaches the tail-lights. The base of the doors is pushed out-ward and the pronounced wheelarches addvisual width and weight.

Starting with the popular 2.5-liter enginemodels, standard updates to the SE triminclude chrome-trimmed interior switches,

new decorative metallic trim on the dash anddoor panels, and a leather-wrapped steeringwheel, shift knob and handbrake lever.Additional interior enhancements for thefront seat area include an adjustable centerarmrest and power-recline on both seats.Exterior enhancements include a chromeradiator grille and chrome window trim.

The SEL trim adds a six-way power driverseat with manual lumbar support, sport-com-fort driver and front passenger seats, and asoft-touch dash. A two-tone black-and-beigeinterior complements the changes for 2013.

A new trim level, SEL with Navigation,adds the Fender premium audio system andthe RNS-315 touchscreen navigation system.

Even the entry-level Jetta models come verywell equipped. The 2.0-liter Jetta S, with a start-ing price of $16,675, has standard air condition-ing, one-touch auto up/down power windows,power locks with keyless entry and power heat-ed exterior mirrors, along with safety featuressuch as Electronic Stability Control, six airbags,four-wheel disc brakes and Volkswagen’sIntelligent Crash Response System.

The 2013 Jetta lineup offers five engineoptions, including the gasoline 2.0-liter inlinefour-cylinder, 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder,2.0-liter TSI turbocharged four-cylinder, and2.0-liter TDI Clean Diesel. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder that powers the Jetta S and Jetta S

with Sunroof models has two valves percylinder and sequential multi-point fuel injec-tion to deliver 115 hp and 125 pounds-feet oftorque. It’s offered with a five-speed manualor six-speed automatic transmission. With themanual five-speed, fuel economy is estimatedat 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.

Volkswagen’s proven 170 hp 2.5-literengine (23/33 mpg) is offered in the 2013Jetta SE, SE with Convenience, SE withConvenience and Sunroof, and SEL models.It has a chain-driven double overheadcamshafts, four valves per cylinder, and

maintenance-free hydraulic valves.Jetta GLI models — GLI, GLI Autobahn

and GLI Autobahn with Navigation — arepowered by a double-overhead cam, 16-valve, 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine that produces 200 hp and 207lb-ft of torque.

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

Volkswagen Jetta gets technology, interior updates

LET’S TALK CARS

Ron BeasleyAUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

Volkswagen Jetta has coupe-like windshield incline and horizontal lines that make it look wider and more dynamic. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––


“Hottest Golf Store In Town”

7045 SW 87th Ave. • Miami, FL 33173(305) 275-9070 • Fax: (305) 271-6085 • [email protected]

www.planetgolfmiami.com

Custom Club FittingOne Stop Tournament ShopPre-Owned Equipment

Golf Gear Complete InventoryWide Selection High End LinesSpecial Summer 10% Off

BELLYPUTTE

RS

15% OFFALL GRIPS10% OFF

Come visit Nelson,Eddy, Billy, Alfy & Alex

COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM

TUTORING SERVICESSubject Areas Taught:

SAT Prep (math), ACT Prep (math), GRE Prep (math), Algebra I & II, Geometry, Calculus, Statistics,

Physics, College Physics, Chemistry, Organizational Skill, Memory,

Technical Writing.

Shane Smoleny

786-367-671315 Years Experience

Office near Baptist Hospital

SERVICESADOPTION SERVICES SERVICES

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

NEED ATUTOR?• Reading • Math • Language Arts • Español

Get help from the best!786.651.0862

ANDREA

SERVICES

January 8 - 21, 2013 Page 45

HELP WANTEDHELP WANTED

BUSINESSBUSINESS REAL ESTATEREAL ESTATEBUSINESS REAL ESTATEREAL ESTATEBUSINESS

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTEDHELP WANTED HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

��

��'��"$��%& ��'$��" #�!(

��

PAINTER•

HANDYMANCall me forestimate

786-337-2374

BABYSITTER (42)

Working in daycare.Babysitting evenings

& weekends.References available.786.537.0127

SERVICES HELP WANTED

MIAMI BEACH2 bdrm/2 bath luxuryhigh rise condo, corner unit with

balcony, mexican tileall over, unbelievableview, building has allamenities possible,walking distance tothe ocean, shops &restaurants. No pets.Require one year

lease. $1495/month.Call owner:

305-460-5831

ProfessionalManicuristNeeded!

Need to rent3 chairs

$130 each.305.254.6292305.772.3823

RESIDENT COUNSELORHealthcare Social Worker

HIS HOUSE CHILDREN’S HOME-MIAMI, FL. Master’s Degree in

Human Rights. Will guarantee careand protecton of the Human Rightsof abused and/or UnaccompaniedAlien Children/Minors. Document

and maintain records to theAssurance of high quality residentcare; Manage behavior; Must be

able to physically restrain ifnecessary using proper non-violentCrisis Intervention Techniques;

Will travel to different settings onvacation and other outings withresidents. Will provide a safe andsecure environment, participate inthe process of bringing healing tochildren and the development of

personal character. Will administermedications as prescribed and

documents. Email resume:

[email protected]

If you were born in Mercy Hospital

between March 21-27

of 1963 and wasadopted, I could be your mother. I was 16 at the time. Please contact me at email:

[email protected]

HELP WANTEDNow hiring!New deli inPinecrest.

Kitchen help,waiters,

waitresses,cooks,

bus boys.Email

resume to:Bgls23

@aol.com

Airline Tariff Publishing Company (ATPCO) seeks Director CustomerMarketing to report to our Miami, FL regional office loc & maytelecommute from the Miami metro-area. Build value-laden customer[cust] relations to create & grow Cust Satisfaction profitably. Managebus processes incl: Cust info flow to ID & predict needs & bus ops;New cust acquisition; Promote & sell our total Product & ServicePortfolio. Mng aligned market plan, cust profile. Coop in bus, strategic& product plans. Use excellent communication skills. National &foreign travel required. Must have Bachelors in Bus, Marketing orrel field, and 8 yrs relevant exp to incl mgmt exp & exp in travelindustry. Resume to: Lisa Duff, ATPCO, 45005 Aviation Drive,Dulles, VA 20166-7513.

COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COMJanuary 8 - 21, 2013 Page 47

BUSINESSBUSINESS BUSINESSBUSINESSBUSINESS BUSINESSBUSINESSBUSINESS

Dr. Patricia BrumleyRealtor - Associate

Certified New Home SpecialistCRS - Certified Residential Specialist

SRES - Seniors Real Estate Specialist -sensitive to age 50+ issues and priorities

12498 SW 127th Ave. • Miami, FL 33186E-Mail: [email protected]

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

top dollar. “Your Real Estate Consultant For Life!”Call Pat at 305-613-8421, I can make it happen!

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

Independently Owned

and Operated

Property Tax AppealsFor houses, hotels, apartments, shopping centers, office buildings,

restaurants, warehouses, hospitals, commercial properties.Contingent basis. $20 filing fee.

Law Offices ofPost & Gonzalez, P.L.

66 W. Flagler Street, Suite 300 • Miami, Florida 33130(305) 379-1500

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.

COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM Page 48 January 8 - 21, 2013

COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM January 8 - 21, 2013 Page 49


FREE ESTIMATES • 305-233-0699

Licensed & Insured

• Tree Trimming• Consultation• Stump Grinding• Landscaping• Lawn Services• Fertilization• Sprinkler Repair• Debris Removal• Backhoe Service• Driveway Pavers• Fencework - All Types• Chickee Huts• Outdoor Kitchens• And More

Impact resistant Windows and DoorsHigh Performance Accordion Shutters

Hurricane Panels

CLOSED OPEN

��

Call 305-803-7602for a free estimateLicensed and Insured

Florida State License SCC 131150340

Miami Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties Approved

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

COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM January 8 - 21, 2013 Page 51

CORPORATE APPROVED


305.742.0103seflorida.maidbrigade.com

15$ OFFYour First & SecondRegular Cleanings

New clients only. Some restrictionsapply. Call for details.

exp. 12.31.12

All teams trained, uniformed, bonded & insured

Every cleaning inspected & guaranteed

refreshrefresh

your home,

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

Sibyl Adams

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

A Personal Touch FitnessSensitive Personal Training

[email protected] Phone: 786.395.1588

OPENING DOORS TO SOUTH FLORIDA REAL ESTATE

ESSLINGER WOOTEN MAXWELL, INC., REALTORS305.329.7744 • [email protected] • WWW.DREWKERN.COM

DREWKERN

As a second generation real estate professional, and a Miami native,I have an intimate understanding of our local market.

Let me help guide you through the sometimes turbulent waters of buyingand selling your most valuable asset. The process should be easy and enjoyable

when you have the assistance of the right professional.

10740 SW 121 StLovely 3 bdrm/ 2 bath family home in thePine Shores community. Bright and spa-

cious kitchen with lots of storage and roomfor a large eat-in area or den.

Formal living & dining rooms. Privatefenced backyard with covered patio and

pool. 2 car garage.$385,000

19825 SW 87 CtWell-maintained 3 bedroom/2 bathroom,over 2,000 sq ft home in Cutler Bay. Largeliving areas. Tile floor and carpet through-out. Eat-in kitchen overlooks screened inpatio on a beautifully landscaped, 9,520 sqft lot. 2 car garage$215,000

1900 Pizarro StMediterranean style home in Coral Gables!4 bdrm/ 3 bath, built in 1989. Renovatedkitchen with custom cabinetry, granite

counter tops and stainless appliances. Onebdrm & full bath downstairs. Great for en-tertaining w/ courtyard off dining room andpavered patio in backyard. 1.5 car garage.$724,900/For rent $4,500 per month

4821 Ronda StExquisitely updated 4 bdrm/3 br, 3,250 sqft home on quiet Coral Gables street. Ex-pansive eat-in kitchen, spacious familyroom, living room & dining room. PristineOak hard wood floors throughout. Lushlandscaping on large, 11,886 sq ft lot. Im-pact windows and doors. 2 car garage.$975,000

10820 SW 74 Ct4 bdrm/ 2 bath, well-kept home on a wide,canal front lot in Pinecrest. Ready for yourupdates. Formal dining and living room.Large kitchen overlooks partially coveredbrick patio and pool. Beautifully land-scaped including a screened-in orchid

house. Shutters throughout. 2 car garage.$674,900

364 SW 19 RdBeautifully renovated Old Spanish home inThe Roads. 3 bdrm/2 bath with 2,374 sq ftof living area, on a 6,750 sq ft lot. Kitchenhas stainless steel appliances, gas range,

granite countertops, and wood cabinetry.Indoor laundry. French doors lead to patio

overlooking landscaped backyardand work shed.

$495,000

17070 SW 74 PlTastefully updated 4 bdrm/3.5 bath, 3,700sq ft home in gated community ofOld Cutler Palms in Palmetto Bay. Beauti-ful kitchen, expansive living areas, greatfor entertaining. Lush landscaping sur-rounds private pool and home on just over17,200 sq ft lot. 3 car garage. $725,000

2756 Day Ave #403Great opportunity for young professionalsor investors. 2 bdrm/ 2 bath condoin secure & gated, Grove Haus building.Updated kitchen. Laminate flooringthroughout. 1 assigned parking space.1 block from Biscayne Bay. Walkingdistance to the shops and restaurants ofCoconut Grove. $235,000

NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

SOLD

SOLDSOLD



What’s The Difference? Don’t be confused

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

