Coral Gables News 2.5.2013

BY MARK TROWBRIDGEPresident & CEO Coral Gables

Chamber of Commerce

If you are like me, youreceive around 250 emails aday, many of whichannounce and invite you toattend various eventsaround our diverse commu-nity. While it would beimpossible to attend all of them, especiallythose produced by our Chamber, it is niceto be in the know of what is happening inour community. More importantly, itreminds you that there are an endlessamount of things to do in our own back-yard…starting with Coral Gables.

This past week, one of these specialemails came from my good friend LauraBruney, the czarina of the Arts & BusinessCouncil.

So, I decided to come up with my ownlist of cultural gems in the Gables…andshare it with all of you.

Gorgeous Gardens – Do you likeMangos? Butterflies? Splendor? Then,Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is theperfect setting to “get your garden on!”With their new butterfly facility now open,it is time to re-discover FTBG – one of thefinest botanical gardens in the world, locat-ed right here in the City Beautiful.

Fun Festivals – In addition the myriadhappenings and activities that occur year-round in the Gables, Burgerliscious! hasbecome a must-attend event in our commu-nity, featuring more than 25 local restau-

BY GLORIA BURNS

R odney Langer is a senior invest-ment advisor for The KatsikosGroup Inc., specializing ininvestment sales of multi-tenant

and net lease properties. He is directly responsi-ble for producing more than $100 million intransactions, representing 2.5 million squarefeet, in the past nine years.

Despite a busy schedule, he finds time to giveback to the community. A South Florida native,Langer recalls becoming first involved in charitablework during high school and then college. For thegrandson of a union president in Miami and as theson of a man actively involved in civic and charita-ble service work, volunteerism is in Rodney’s DNA.

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ARTS Checklist —2013!

Rodney Langer finds time to give back to community

BY ALLISON DOBIN

A s the basketball lightsturned on at theBankUnited Center(BUC) on Friday, Jan.18, staff prepared for

the 368th basketball game to be played atthe venue since it opened on Jan. 4, 2003.

However, this game would be differentfrom all others — this would be the firsthigh school basketball game to be playedat the Global Spectrum-managed arena onthe campus of the University of Miami.

With the Belen Jesuit Wolverines squar-ing off against the Christopher ColumbusExplorers, these rival schools would makehistory as the BankUnited Center cele-brates 10 years of sports and entertainmentin the city of Coral Gables.

Prior to the start of the game, theachievement of bringing this match to thevenue was recognized as GlobalSpectrum’s Lorenzo Muniz, general man-ager of the BankUnited Center, was giventhe Seal of the City alongside others byCoral Gables Mayor Jim Cason, CoralGables City Commissioner Frank Quesadaand Miami Commissioner Francis Suarez.

To bookend this great game performedby Miami’s very own high school athletesand witnessed by a crowd of more 3,400, athree-point buzzer beater shot was made towin the game for the Explorers and create

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BankUnited Center marks 10 years hosting sports and entertainment

GlobalSpectrum’s

Lorenzo Muniz,general

manager of theBankUnited

Center, (rught)accepts theSeal of the

City from CoralGables Mayor

Jim Cason.

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BY LEE STEPHENS

Michael Anthony Nigro, the classical gui-tarist who has captivated live audiences inmore than 26 states, makes his stop in CoralGables on Friday, Feb. 15. He will be perform-ing, beginning at 7 p.m., at St. JamesEvangelical Lutheran Church, 110 PhoenetiaAve. in Coral Gables.

Acclaimed for his expressive playing andwell-developed technique, Nigro provides a firstrate concert experience brimming with musical-ity and engaging commentary. His current pro-gram, “Journey Through Spain and LatinAmerica,” has brought much critical acclaim.The program features compositions by AntonioLauro (Venezuela), Isaac Albéniz (Spain), JoseLuis Merlin and Jorge Cardoso (Argentina).

“Nigro is an excellent guitarist, drawing amultitude of tone colors from his instrumentand displaying great technical dexterity. Hehas a wide dynamic range, a very pretty sound,and an ability to vary his articulation forexpressive purposes,” said Jim Ruggirello,Long Beach Gazette.

“His program was fresh, passionate, andwonderfully executed. For several of us,Michael Nigro’s salon recital was truly one ofthe most enjoyable concerts in recent memo-

ry,” said Mark Bisesi, Bloomington ClassicalGuitar Society.

Michael’s discography includes three CD’s:Homage to Piazzolla, Guitar Sudamericana,and A Journey Through Latin America. AllCD’s will be available for purchase and sign-ing following the concerts.

Guitarist Michael Anthony Nigroto perform in Gables on Feb. 15

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BY ROSIE TOBALINA

A very special group of 17 young ath-

letes, ages 12-13, who train regularly at

the War Memorial Youth Center, has

represented Coral Gables very well in

the Florida Youth Soccer Association

competitions.

In November, the Coral Gables Soccer

Toros participated in the Disney’s Junior

Soccer Boys U13 Showcase placing first in

their division. With an impressive 15 wins

during regular season play, the Coral

Gables Toros currently are ranked No. 1 in

the state of Florida as well as No. 1 in the

region that includes Alabama, Arkansas,

Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi,

North Carolina, Oklahoma, South

Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

The team is under the instructional guid-

ance and expertise of head coaches Eric

Vasquez and Alfred Perez and team man-

ager Mary Castro. The team is seeking

sponsorship from local businesses. If inter-

ested, send email to <jcasanov@bell-

south.net>.

Gables soccer team ranked No. 1 in Florida and Region

Members of the Coral Gables Toros U13 soccer team are honored at City Hall during a recent presentation.Pictured with the team members is Gables Mayor Jim Cason.

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A wonderful new award-winning playfrom New York, Other Desert Cities, is inits final week at Actors’ Playhouse at theMiracle Theatre. The opening night crowdattending on Jan. 18 gave it a big “thumbsup” for the talented cast, the scenery and abeautiful script that had its share of belly

laughs and drama.

As always David Arisco and Barbara

Stein bring our community the best of the

best shows and this one was no exception.

Of course, opening night brought the usual

VIPs, sponsors and season ticket holders

who enjoyed a Bacardi Bar and dining on

food provided by Catering by Les. The play

will run through Feb. 10. For tickets call

305-444-9293.In the creative art arena, recycling has

found an incredibly wonderful niche. Atthe Jan. 11 SOMI Art Walk, co-presentedby Chamber South, City of South Miamiand SOMI Magazine, art lovers enjoyed anexhibition of recycled art at the Jorge

Hulian Gallery coordinated byTachi Llamas and Giselle

Delgado. These two inventivewomen created ARTcycle, abicycle-centered art event thatraises awareness for safer streetsfor both riders and drivers withthe goal of reducing the numberof bike-related accidents andfatalities.

Among the most original was asculpture by artist Nancy

Martini whose work was later ondisplay at the Coral GablesMuseum. Martini’s creation soldbefore the first exhibit with pro-ceeds helping to benefit the bicy-cle safety awareness effort. A“Food Forest” themed sculpture,Martini’s piece incorporatedbicycle parts and brown paperbags for papier-mâché to create alarge tree and bush to resemble alayered food forest.

For those new to that concept,food forests are eco systemsplanted in the manner of a land-scape that is not only appealingto the eye but also provides foodand is sustainable by planting inlayers. While Miami has no pub-

lic food forests, there is a very successfulone in Seattle that provides food for thecommunity as well as a place to learn aboutfood and seed sharing.

Through Nancy’s art, she hopes to edu-cate and inspire the community to plantfood forests in their own gardens as well asin public spaces, even if it is just a tiny PEG(permanent edible garden) plot. Martiniworks in a variety of media using recycledmaterials and is often a featured speaker forvarious civic and service organizations.

Saturday mornings in the Gables offersup an opportunity to purchase fresh locallygrown produce and homemade foods at theFarmer’s Market. The Coral GablesMuseum provides a lively outdoor spacefor this weekly event that is much like amini neighborhood festival that is open tothe public and presents different education-al workshops and demonstration everyweek through the growing season.

Gables Rotary’s next Wine and Dine forCharity series will be held at AngeliqueEuro Café on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Event chairRodney Langer encourages wine loversand foodies to sign up early for this affair asspace is limited. Guests will enjoy a four-course menu with wine pairings for an allinclusive price of $125 per person with thenet proceeds benefiting the Coral GablesRotary Foundation. Additional beneficiar-ies from series include the GFWC CoralGables Woman’s Club May Van SickleChildren’s Dental Clinic, Shake-A-Leg, andThe First Tee Foundation. For reservations,call Rod at 305-786 251-8459 or Gloria at305-968-3090.

Until next time, keep making each daycount.

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

Performing and creative art help fill community calendar

GLORIA’S GAB

Gloria Burns

The Actors’ Playhouse team pictured with the cast of Other Desert Cities are (l-r) technical director Gene Seyffer,set designer Tim Bennett, artistic director David Arisco, J. Kenneth Campbell, executive producing director BarbaraS. Stein, Lourelene Snedeker, Barbara Bradshaw, board chair Dr. Lawrence E. Stein, Erin Joy Schmidt, AntonioAmadeo, lighting designer Patrick Tennent and stage manager Carl Waisanen.

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Artist Nancy Martini with her husband, Greg, pose here with hersculpture made from recycled bicycle parts and brown paper bags.

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rants “chomping” at the bit for your meatyadmiration. Held each fall in the crispNovember calm, Burgerliscious! positionsthe Gables as a dining destination and pro-motes our incredible diversity of cuisinethat is the manna of more than 160 restau-rants. Add to the mix St. Patrick’s Day atJohn Martins, Oktoberfest at Fritz & Franz,Art in the Park…and now we have a party!

Fantastic Films – Who knew that a littlecinema in the basement of a parking garagewould become the “IT” location for anincredible line-up of independent, foreignand first-run, feature films? The CoralGables Art Cinema has quickly become tothe go-to location for South Florida pre-miers and an important venue for theMiami International Film Festival, nowcelebrating its 30th year in Miami. If youhave not caught a flick in this greatspace…you are missing out!

Myriad Museums – There is no finermuseum that celebrates our local history,with a long view toward a greater world,than the Coral Gables Museum. Withnumerous permanent and traveling exhibitsat your fingertips, as well as an incredibleprogramming space that features alunchtime jazz program, lecture series andartisan market, our Museum is a must-stopfor residents and visitors alike.

Creativity Counts – There is no betterplace to expand your horizons and indulgeyour creative side than Books & Books,one of the top independent book stores inthe country and a must-stop for everymajor author and their new works. Fromcreating the Miami International BookFair thirty years ago to hosting live musicin the courtyard and children’s program-ming, Books & Books is equal parts book-store and community gathering space.Mitchell Kaplan and his team havedreamed up an intellectual space that isboth accessible and inviting – a place thatgets better and more enticing by the day.

Timeless Theatre – The Gables is awash inamazingly robust live theatre, boasting someof the finest productions and actors in andaround South Florida. From Actors’Playhouse (celebrating 25 years) toGableStageto to the Jerry Herman RingTheatre at the University of Miami, theGables is never at a loss for excellentlystaged shows. In fact, most of the awards forlocal theatre are gobbled up by these hous-es…with such fine productions as August:Osage County, Hairspray, Venus in Fur,South Pacific and Hamlet…we know why!

Making Music – When Seraphic Firewas dreamed up more than 10 years ago byPatrick Dupre Quigley, few could haveguessed that this Gables-based chamberchoir would grow into one of the mostrenowned in the world, having receivedTWO Grammy Nominations in 2012 andrecently been signed to an exclusive artistrepresentation deal by Columbia Artists.Throw in the world championships for theDranhoff 2 Piano FoundationCompetition this May, along with musicalperformances around the City Beautiful anynight of the week in myriad venues, and youhave the makings of a live music mecca.

Art is Everywhere – Beyond our new Art inPublic Places ordinance that has brought usover-sized pink snails, we have theomnipresent backdrop of the exquisiteMediterranean Architecture of the CityBeautiful. A vision of George Merrick’s fromthe day he dreamed up Coral Gables, theSpanish influence in our planned communitycan be seen in every neighborhood, alongevery corridor, and in the heart of our businessdistrict. We place great value and take tremen-dous pride in the idea that the Gables is an epi-center for art…and you can see the celebrationin full bloom with every single step you take.

So, you have your checklist…now is theperfect time to get to work and begin to fillyour life with art and culture…and greatjoy! 2013 is going to be art-mazing!

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another memorable moment to add to theBUC’s 10-year history.

When the BankUnited Center firstopened its doors in January 2003 with theMiami Hurricanes defeating the Universityof North Carolina Tarheels in an overtimewin, the event marked thefirst time a mid-size venuehad opened south ofDowntown Miami inMiami-Dade County.Currently, the BUC stillremains the largest facilityof its kind south ofDowntown Miami and con-tinues to live up to itstagline “The Best Mid-SizeVenue in the World.”

Throughout the past 10years, the BUC has hostedhundreds of memorable eventsand sold-out shows, openingwith Coldplay and continuingon with concerts such as GreenDay, John Mayer, Drake, TheFray, and Barry Manilow, aswell as being the setting for tel-evised events and awardshows such as the 2004 Presidential Debates,Univision’s 2012 Meet the Candidates,Unplugged featuring Ricky Martin and Thalia,Premio Lo Nuestro, Premios Juventud,Billboard’s Latin Music Awards, and the firstSeason of Fox’s The X Factor.

The venue also has welcomed world-renowned figures and politicians, includ-

ing His Holiness the Dalai Lama, formerPresident Bill Clinton, current PresidentBarack Obama, former Secretary of StateHillary Clinton, U.S. Sen. John McCain,Gov. Mitt Romney, and recently SupremeCourt Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Throughout the rest of the year, theBankUnited Center will continue to cele-brate the past decade by bringing entertain-ing shows to the residents of Coral Gables

and all of South Florida. A brief ceremony also will

take place to commemoratethe anniversary where it allstarted as the MiamiHurricanes battle the UNCTarheels once again on Feb.9 at 2 p.m.

Between basketballgames, awards shows, con-certs and political speeches,the BankUnited Center con-tinues to make its mark onthe University of Miamicampus and looks forwardto enlarging its footprint onthe national stage for anoth-er decade.

The BankUnited Center,an 8,000-seat multipurposeentertainment facility locatedat 1245 Dauer Dr. on the

University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus,hosts concerts, family shows, trade shows,lecture series, sporting events and theUniversity of Miami men’s and women’s bas-ketball teams.

For more information call 305-284-8686 or visit online at<www.BankUnitedCenter.com>.

After graduating from Pine CrestSchool in Fort Lauderdale, Langer earneda bachelor’s degree in political sciencefrom the University of Florida and then amaster’s degree in applied American poli-tics from Florida State University. A grad-uate of the Leadership Miami program,Langer currently serves on the board ofthe Rotary Club of Coral Gables whilealso devoting time as an active member ofthe Realtors Commercial Alliance ofGreater Miami and the Beaches, theCommercial and Industrial Association ofSouth Florida and The Self StorageAssociation of Florida.

Over the years, Langer has held leader-ship positions in numerous business andeconomic development organizations. Heserved on the boards of directors of theGreater Miami Chamber of Commerce andthe Associated Builders and Contractors –East Coast Chapter. He also served as chairof the Miami-Dade Aviation Alliance and

president of the Greater Seventh AvenueImprovement Association. In 1996, he waselected by his South Florida business peersto serve as a delegate to the White HouseConference on Small Business.

As this year’s chair of the Rotary Club ofCoral Gables fundraising committee,Langer has organized a series of wine din-ners that not only will benefit the RotaryClub Foundation but also four local chari-ties including the Coral Gables Woman’sClub’s May Van Sickle Children’s DentalClinic, First Tee Foundation, Shake-A-Legand Kristi House.

Langer lives in Coral Gables with hiswife, Blanca, and three children —Andrew, Katrina and Jake. A great father,Rod’s hobbies revolve around his children.He enjoys the opportunity to make a differ-ence in the lives of those less fortunate,whether it is directly with an individual orthrough organization that serve those inneed.

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Throughout the

rest of the year,

the BankUnited

Center will

continue to

celebrate the past

decade by

bringing

entertaining

shows to the

residents of

Coral Gables

and all of

South Florida.



BY ROSIE TOBALINA

Work began recently on the LeJeuneRoad Median Beautification Project,which will transform this majornorth/south corridor with 12 new mediansinstalled with trees, groundcover, flower-ing annuals and irrigation without reduc-ing travel lanes for motorists.

“LeJeune Road is one of the mainentrances into and through the city, and itis befitting that its appearance is in keep-ing with the City Beautiful,” said MayorJim Cason.

The city is operating differently fromyears past after addressing problems thathave been strangling the city’s budget.Pension plans have been significantlyreformed, taxes have been cut, and thecity is operating more efficiently andeffectively.

According to city manager PatSalerno, “these fiscal and operationalchanges allow the city to get more out ofyour tax dollar and have more funds tomake investments in your neighbor-hoods such as these improvements toLeJeune Road.”

City commences LeJeune RoadMedian Beautification Project

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BY LEE STEPHENS

Coral Gables High Schoolstudent Joseph Paz has beenselected as the 2013 FloridaPolice Athletic League (PAL)“Boy of the Year” for his out-standing contribution to thecommunity. The selection wasannounced at the recentFlorida PAL Youth DirectorsConference.

Paz has been an activemember of the Coral GablesPolice Athletic League pro-gram for many years.

“I am extremely honored tobe selected by PAL,” said the17-year-old student who hasparticipated in this organization since 2008.“I have learned valuable lessons through thisorganization and the positive influence theycan have in developing leadership skills at ayoung age.”

Paz is enrolled in the InternationalBaccalaureate Magnet and Advanced

Placement program at Coral Gables HighSchool and holds a 4.7 GPA. He also is an

active member of theNational Honor Society, aswell as the Future BusinessLeaders of America. He ison the football and varsitysoccer teams at CoralGables High and hopes tocontinue his studies at theU.S. Naval Academy.

In addition to his involve-ment with PAL, Paz has par-ticipated in the Coral GablesPolice Explorers since 2010and has devoted hundreds ofhours for community activi-ties through these two organ-izations such as feeding the

homeless at Camillus House, assisting withthe Key Biscayne Restoration Program, aswell as the Junior Orange Bowl Festival’sSports Ability Games.

Paz will receive his award at the annualFlorida PAL Membership Luncheon to takeplace in Orlando in August.

Coral Gables High student namedas Florida’s PAL ‘Boy of the Year’

Joseph Paz

BY JEANMARIE FERRARA

The Krutulis family invites the communi-ty to attend a “Celebration of Life” ceremo-ny for the late Marian C. Krutulis, founderof Gulliver Schools, who passed away onJan. 26 at the age of 89. The event will takeplace at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at theUniversity of Miami’s BankUnited Center,1245 Dauer Dr. in Coral Gables.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the Krutulisfamily requests that contributions be madeto the Joseph A. and Marian C. KrutulisMemorial Endowment Fund. This endow-ment fund was established by the Krutulisfamily and past parents to support studentsthat qualify for financial aid.

Donations may be made online at<www.gulliverschools.org>, by mailing acheck along with a donation form (or sim-ply write gift designation in the memo sec-tion of the check) and mail to: GulliverSchools Advancement Office, 1500 SanRemo Ave., Suite 420, Coral Gables, FL33146, or by calling the AdvancementOffice at 786-709-4081.

Community tribute set for Feb. 12to honor Gulliver’s Marian Krutulis

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‘Read to Learn Initiative’ targets children reading below grade levelBY GARY ALAN RUSE

The Southern Regional LiteracyCommunity Planning Meeting took place onWednesday, Jan. 23, at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 St.in Cutler Bay.

Sponsored by The Children’s Trust “Readto Learn Initiative,” the purpose of the meet-ing was to inform community leaders, par-ents and others about an urgent problem inthe community. Too many children are read-ing well below their grade level. “Read toLearn” is a communitywide initiative withthe goal that all children read at or abovegrade level by the third grade.

Emily Cardenas of The Children’s Trustsaid that there have been additional meetingsin Homestead at the Philcol WilliamsCommunity Center, Little Haiti CulturalCenter, Joseph Caleb Center, OvertownYouth Center and Betty FergusonRecreational Complex, with more to follow.

“As for the Cutler Bay meeting, I wouldsay it was a good first step in building acoalition of residents who could help launcha neighborhood-based movement to improvegrade-level reading in their community,”Cardenas said. “There were parents, retiredteachers, local librarians, and after-school

programs at the table. Church leaders weresuggested as people who were sorely neededto join future dialogues. In the comingweeks, The Children’s Trust will help bringmore people from the South Miami-Dadearea together again to eventually turn conver-sation into action at the grassroots level.”

According to The Children’s Trust, thethree major reasons why children are notreading at grade level are: summer learningloss, poor school attendance and inadequatepre-school readiness. They estimate that 88percent of the children who never graduatefrom high school were poor third grade read-ers, and that high school dropouts earn lessthan half of college graduates.

Sue Loyzelle, Cutler Bay Seat 2 coun-cilmember, attended the meeting and saidthat the information given them was that only53 percent of students countywide are read-ing at grade level by the third grade, and thatin the south end of the county the number isonly 26 percent.

“Some of the attendees included commu-nity representatives such as myself,”Loyzelle said. “There were Miami-DadePublic Library representatives from theSouth Dade Library and Palmetto BayLibrary, the Girl Scouts, local school teach-ers, faith based representatives, local CBOs

and the staff from The Children’s Trust.”The Read To Learn Book Club is a free,

monthly book club for all 3-year-olds inMiami-Dade County, funded and adminis-tered by The Children’s Trust, Miami-DadeFamily Learning Partnership and EarlyLearning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe.

All children are eligible on their third birth-day to receive a free book each month, deliv-ered to their home.

For more information visit <www.thechil-drenstrust.org/read-to-learn-book-club> orcontact Emily Cardenas at <[email protected]>.

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BY RICHARD YAGER

Determined to retain its recently approvedtrauma center, Kendall Regional MedicalCenter is rallying public and professionalsupport in the face of a legal challenge fromJackson Health System, which operates theRyder Trauma Center.

In a competitive climate to maintain rev-enue streams, Jackson Health filed two peti-tions with the State of Florida in earlyJanuary to revoke the KRMC operationslicense, declaring it was illegally granted.

The hospital attorneys have asked forhearings after an administrative law judgewas reported to find Florida Department ofHealth rules invalid for certifications inNovember 2011, the same month KRMCopened its new trauma center.

Opened Nov. 19, 2011, the West Kendallfacility is credited with assisting “more than2,550 critically injured patients” by a full

page advertisement published in The MiamiHerald on Jan. 25 after a Jan. 18 Heraldstory headlined the legal action, based on aNews Service of Florida report of Jan. 15.

Both reports noted how hospitals strive tomaintain trauma centers as revenue sources,particularly in highly urbanized areas where firerescue departments operate in crises withoutregard to patient insurance costs and coverage.

“In some areas where there is greaterdemand, like Miami, some hospitals are nowactively trying to prevent more trauma cen-ters,” observed Tony Fransetta, president ofFlorida Alliance for Retired Americans, anon-profit representing 200,000 retirees.

He added, “Time plays a critical factorduring traumatic events. In Florida, thestate’s goal is to have a hospital trauma unitwith trained staff, the best equipment andproven techniques within each of its so-called 19 designated Trauma Service Areas.”

Potential revisions in the state trauma sys-tem were under study Feb. 2-5 in Tallahasseeby members of the American College ofSurgeons, which is conducting an independ-ent review of Florida’s existing regulatorycode managed by the Florida StateDepartment of Health.

Dr. Mark G. McKenney, chief of traumasurgery, heads the KRMC center followingexperience at Jackson’s Ryder TraumaCenter for over 20 years where he served aschief of trauma surgery and the center’s med-ical director

McKenney believes that Miami-DadeCounty has been “underserved for years incare for trauma cases,” noting that beforeKRMC opened its unit, “transportation fromsouthwestern parts of Miami-Dade Countycost patients critical time.”

As a provisional Level II trauma center,the KRMC unit’s primary focus is to provideoptimal care by a multidisciplinary traumateam that includes pre-hospital personnel,trauma surgeons, emergency medicine physi-cians, specialist consult physicians, nurses,and ancillary staff, according to Peter Jude,KRMC spokesperson.

The trauma center differs from a typicalemergency department in that it is equippedto provide specialized, comprehensive emer-gency medical services to patients sufferingtraumatic injuries, he said.

A key component is having a trauma sur-geon at the patient’s bedside within minutesafter notification of the arrival of a patientjudged to be in need of rapid assessment of

injuries, a critical factor in successful treat-ment, he said.

A Level II center is required to be open 24hours but specialists are “on call” rather thanstationed at the facility. Trauma teams assessseriousness of patient injuries to relay thecare needed even before transporting themost seriously injured to a trauma center likeKendall Regional, Jude explained.

KRMC Trauma Center challenged by Jackson Health

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Dr. Mark G. McKenney is chief of trauma surgery atKRMC.

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BY ELIZABETH ADAMS

The largest school districts in the U.S.,including Miami-Dade County PublicSchools (MDCPS), recently announced thatfor the first time they have banded togetherto share best practices and to build a coali-tion to drive food costs down and quality up,ultimately giving students healthy optionsfor school meals.

The districts have formed the UrbanSchool Food Alliance, which includes theschool districts of New York City, LosAngeles, Chicago, Miami-Dade as well asthose in Dallas and Orlando. The group,which procures more than $530 million infood and food supplies annually, aims to useits purchasing power to help drive downcosts of food and supplies, and to have ven-dors reformulate menu items to ensure thatstudents continue to receive delicious andnutritious meals daily that exceed USDAguidelines. The school districts in thealliance served more than 460 million mealsduring the 2011-12 school year. That is2,565,500 meals daily.

“Forming such a partnership is unprece-dented,” said Rick Boull’t, chief operatingofficer at the Los Angeles Unified SchoolDistrict. “It’s an honor to be a part of an

alliance that wants to move the needle whenit comes to improving school food, whileimplementing eco-friendly practices.”

The Urban School Food Alliance first metin summer 2012 in Denver and has met reg-ularly since by tele-conference before the in-person meeting in Miami.

The food services directors from each ofthe school districts share and review menuitems to ensure that they provide access tomeals that meet the following nutrient rec-ommendations: whole grain products, lowfat dairy, fresh produce and lean protein thatwhen prepared are calorie conscious, andlow in fat, sugar and sodium. In addition tocreating a purchasing powerhouse, the coali-tion is working to be more ecological bylooking for alternatives to polystyrene trays.

“We want to give a national voice to ahealthier meal program where costs are con-tained,” said Eric Goldstein, CEO of SchoolSupport Services for the New York CityDepartment of Education, who spearheadedthis alliance. “Our urban school districts faceunique challenges and we need to find inno-vative ways to meet them.”

To show solidarity in providing healthymeals, the Urban School Food Alliance willbe serving the same lunch at all six schooldistricts on Wednesday, Mar. 20. The menu

includes savory roasted chicken, brown ricewith seasoned black or red beans, steamedgreen broccoli, fresh seasonal fruit and milk.

In recent years, the school districts haveimplemented innovative ways to provideaccess to school meals including expandedoptions for reaching more students withbreakfast on campus as well as supper afterschool in order to meet the needs of students.In some of the districts, close to 90 percent ofthe student body qualifies for free andreduced price meals as a significant numberof families live in poverty.

“Ultimately, the role of school food servic-es has expanded beyond serving just lunch-es,” said Carol Chong, director of Food andMenu Management at Miami-Dade CountyPublic Schools. “Providing students withnutritious meals assures that students are pre-pared to meet the academic challenges of theday. Hunger should not be a reason for lowperformance in the classroom.”

To learn more about the Urban School FoodAlliance, contact Tatum Wan, RL PublicRelations, at 1-310-473-4422 or by email at<[email protected]>.

MDCPS joins other urban districts to raise food quality, lower costs

Food services representatives from the school districts of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami-Dade,Dallas and Orlando gather for the announcement. Pictured (l-r) are Carol Chong, Miami-Dade County PublicSchools; Penny Parham, Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Brad Trudeau, Dallas Independent School District;Laura Gillbert, Orange County Public Schools; Dora Rivas, Dallas Independent School District; Leslie Fowler,Chicago Public Schools; Stephen O’Brien, New York City Department of Education; Armando Taddei, New York CityDepartment of Education; David Binkle, Los Angeles Unified School District, and Dennis Barrett, former director ofFood Services, Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Save the Date for the Chamber’sCandidate Forum Hosted by the

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Save the Date for the Chamber'sbiennial Candidate Forum, to be hostedby the University of Miami on Tuesday,March 26, 2013 at the UM Field House,beginning at 6pm.

To date, both Mayoral candidateshave confirmed to attend this forum, aswell as 5 of the 7 Commission candidates.All have agreed to our Chamber's rules ofengagement.

The event is free and open to the pub-lic and will be televised, live to tape, on

Coral Gables TV. Plus, each attendee willreceive a 'clicker' to allow for real timereaction to the candidates’ responses.

If you would like to submit a ques-tion to our planning committee in advanceof the forum, please do so at [email protected].

We offer special thanks to our spon-sors, the University of Miami and Becker& Poliakoff, PA. Additional sponsorshipopportunities remain available. For moreinformation, call 305-446-1657.

The Chamber’s Small BusinessCommittee to host IMPACT

Seminar in FebruaryBY JOSHUA JONES, CGCC

The day before Valentine’s Day, theCoral Gables Chamber of Commerce’sSmall Business Committee will present ourfirst IMPACT Seminar of 2013, informingmembers about the best methods to protectand prevent your business from succumb-ing to criminal activity. Titled, “SecurityAlert: Protecting Your Business from Fraudand Other Crimes”, this seminar will beheld on Wednesday, February 13 at 8 AMat Cherry Bekaert LLP at 2525 Ponce deLeon Blvd., Suite 1040.

Our program will feature an all-starpanel of speakers, including: SylviaGarcia, Fraud Prevention Manager,

Mercantil Commercebank; Rick Ibarria,Senior Vice President, Visa International;Kevin Gilpin, National CrimestopProgram, Florida Dept. of LawEnforcement, and Manolo Reboso,Assistant State Attorney, EconomicCrimes Division, Miami-Dade StateAttorney's Office. Our special guest will beIvonne Perez-Suarez, Consumer Advocate,Florida Department of Agriculture &Consumer Services. Yoel (Mo) Molina,Law Office of Yoel Molina, will serve asthe moderator. The cost of this seminar is$20 for members and $25 for non-mem-bers. This seminar is sponsored byMercantil Commercebank. To register,visit www.coralgableschamber.org.


Get Ready for a ‘Taste of the Chamber’BY JOSHUA JONES

The Coral Gables Chamber continuesto supports small businesses in CoralGables each year by hosting our annualBusiness Expo. This year’s expo will bedubbed the ‘Taste of the Chamber’, andwill take place on Thursday, March 14 at5:30 PM in the Rotunda at the WestinColonnade Coral Gables Hotel.

Serving as a platform for new busi-nesses and Chamber members to exhibitand exchange their products and services,the Taste of the Chamber Business Expoenriches the community by expanding andshowcasing local businesses through inter-action and relationship building.

Guests are encouraged to join us andlearn about the many business opportuni-

ties and services that are available in theCoral Gables community, while enjoyingfood and libations from our local restau-rants as they peruse over 40 differentexhibits showcasing local companies. Takeadvantage of the opportunity to networkand establish connections, while exploringnew relationships.

The cost of participating with a tabledisplay for members is $250 and $350 fornon-members. Sponsors to date include:Credomatic Merchant Services, LogisticalOutsourcing LLC, Bacardi USA,Intermedia Touch and Miami Today.

For more information, visitwww.coralgableschamber.org, or contactErica Dominguez, Director of Events, [email protected], orcall 305-446-1657.

Coral Gables Community Laces Up For 18thAnnual Baptist Health 5K Tour of the GablesBY JOSHUA JONES, CGCC

The Coral Gables Chamber ofCommerce will host its 18th annualBaptist Health Tour of The Gables 5K onSaturday, May 25 at 7:30 AM. The muchanticipated race will take runners on a sce-nic tour through Coral Gables. The racewill begin at Merrick Park in downtownCoral Gables and end at City Hall, locatedon the corner of Le Jeune Road andMiracle Mile.

This year’s race would not be possiblewithout the enduring support from our title

sponsors – Baptist Health South Floridaand the City of Coral Gables.

We encourage members and friends ofthe Chamber of all ages and all fitness lev-els to partake in the race. So join in on thefun, boost your company’s morale, showyour team spirit and get in shape at thesame time. Individual racers are welcome,too. Medals will be awarded to the topthree racers in each age group.

For information on sponsorships, con-tact Erica Dominguez, Director of Events,at [email protected],or call 305-446-1657.


Good Morning Coral Gables - January 17, 2013

From Left to Right: Lilliam Malzahn, Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust; Leticia Piloto, Leticia M. Piloto, P.A.;Orlando Rodriguez, Cima Captial Partners LLC and Ramon Usategui of Event Sponsor, Gibraltar Private Bank& Trust.

From Left to Right: Former Mayor Don Slesnick; Carlene Sawyer, The Murray Dranoff Foundation: JeannettSlesnick, Slesnick & Associates; Chamber President & CEO Mark A. Trowbridge and Michael Jaspan, MichaelJaspan Consulting.

An Evening On Aragon - January 23, 2013

Keynote Speaker, Dr. Stephen Nimer brings special guest Sebastian from the University of Miami to the

Chamber’s first breakfast of the year.

From Left to Right: Former Chair Sarah Artecona, University of Miami; Chamber President & CEO Mark A.Trowbridge and Chair Darla Thompson, Cherry Bekaert LLP.


From left ro right: Susan Cabrera, Home Financing Center; Mayor Jim Cason and John Allen of Title Sponsor,Home Financing Center.

Abe Ng shares with the audience about the many fine dining destinations Coral Gables has to offer at the 4thAnnual Realtor Showcase.

Realtor Showcase - January 25, 2013


HMS FARA season shifts intooverdrive with inaugural event

BY CARIDAD WEST

The Formula Automobile RacingAssociation (FARA) hit the track atHomestead Miami Speedway recentlywith the first in a series of races going into2013. FARA sponsored the InauguralInternational 500K Road Race to the grat-itude of thousands of fans who watched 50professional racing teams from all over theworld compete on a picture-perfect day.

President Tico Almeida founded 7-year-old FARA to bring together internationalprofessionals and gentleman racers, prima-rily from Latin America, to showcase theirtalent in South Florida.

“As a former professional internationalracer and promoter I understand the formu-la to create a spectacular event for the pub-lic to enjoy,” Almeida said. “Miami is thegateway to Latin America and we have hadgreat representation from the Americas atour events as well as racers from theUnited States like Jeff Segal, Dave Heinzand Bill Lester.”

The overall winner of the 500K wasShane Lewis of the American Le MansSeries. After sealing his victory at theHomestead Miami Speedway 500K, Lewiswent on to win the first endurance race ofthe 2013 season, the Dunlop 24-Hour Racein Dubai.

“We had a beautiful and memorable500K event to get the season started,”Almeida said. “We couldn’t have made ithappen without major sponsor KendallHyundai.”

Steve Gutstein, general manager of

Kendall Hyundai, and his team were outon race day welcoming guests and assist-ing with logistics. The 2-year-old commu-nity-oriented dealership invited honoraryguest and young cancer survivor 7-year-old Evangeline Nieves of Cutler Bay andher family.

“We were proud to be FARA’s mainsponsor and look forward to futureevents,” Gutstein said. “The most memo-rable part of the day for me was seeing thesmiles on Evangeline and her sisterAntonella’s faces. What makes FARA dif-ferent from your traditional racing associa-tions is they really promote a family-friendly atmosphere.”

The Nieves family took the first lap inone of the two Kendall Hyundai Pace Carson site, the 2013 Genesis Coupe two-doorSports Car Track Model six-cylinder withmore than 300 horsepower. The VelosterSensation three-door non-hatchback alsowas on the track for the opening race dayseries.

FARA assistant director Alberto de lasCasas said the racing season began firingon all cylinders and it only will get moreentertaining as the tours continue atHomestead Miami Speedway.

“The Winter Tour Race is coming upnow on Feb. 23 and 24,” de las Casas said.“It is the PANAM GP Series where we willhave 20 Formula 3 cars from LatinAmerica as they begin their championshipin the U.S. and then go on to CentralAmerica, Mexico, and South America.”

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BY NANCY EAGLETON

Under the direction of Medical DirectorDr. Harris Mones, the medical team atMiami Urgent Care Center Medical Clinicin Coral Gables provides patients withexpert care to treat illnesses commonlyseen in a family physician’s office as wellas most minor, non-life threatening condi-tions usually treated in hospital emergencyrooms.

Dr. Mones envisions his practice as ahybrid — combining family practice,urgent care and concierge-style services.

As part of the center’s VIP (VeryImportant Patient) service level, the well-appointed medical center on Douglas Roadaccepts walk-in patients for same-dayappointments and remains open extendedhours, including Saturdays and Sundays.

“Many patients come to us to receive‘urgent care’ treatment because they do nothave a primary care physician or they can-not get a timely appointment with theirphysician when they are sick or have aminor injury,” Dr. Mones said. “They areso pleased with the level of care and theconvenience we offer, they continue to visitus for their general healthcare.”

Dr. Mones has provided his cell phonenumber to his patients “since he started car-rying a cell phone” and has made housecalls to those unable to visit the office sincehe began practicing medicine.

“No matter how good of a doctor youare, if you are not available to your patientswhen they need you, then you are not verygood,” Dr. Mones said. “We are open earlymornings, evenings and weekends andnever say ‘no’ to our patients when theyneed us. We provide a level of servicebeyond that provided in a concierge-typepractice — without charging a hefty yearlymembership fee as is common in thosetypes of practices.”

That same level of service is provided tomembers in the new VIP Discount Medical

Membership plan — an affordable optionfor anyone without health insurance orthose with high-deductible insurance plansor insufficient insurance coverage. The feeis $60 per month per person. The programincludes many conveniences and services,including unlimited doctor and urgent carevisits, with discounted co-pays and med-ication.

Prompt attention is given to patientsupon arrival to the center. Most patients areseen in less than one hour. To make thewait comfortable, Miami Urgent CareCenter has flat-screen televisions in thewaiting area and all exam rooms. Coffeeand tea are offered and iPads are availablefor patient use. The beautiful 150-gallonlive reef saltwater aquarium enhances thewaiting area’s relaxed atmosphere.

Dr. Mones is board certified in familypractice and geriatrics and has more than 20years of experience treating children andadults in Miami. He treats medical condi-tions in areas such as dermatology, gynecol-ogy, urology, orthopedics, pulmonary, trav-el medicine, pediatrics and geriatrics. Hisability to offer a vast array of medical serv-ices to children and adults in one locationsaves patients time and money.

“In most instances, our patients don’thave to visit labs, specialists and pharma-cies after their visit. We perform completediagnostic services, including X-rays,ultrasound and lab work. We also dispensemany medications — most are less than$20,” Dr. Mones said.

With Chiropractor Dr. Luis EnriqueOrozco on staff, Miami Urgent Care is theonly urgent care center in Miami offeringemergency chiropractic care to its patients.In addition, three highly skilled and quali-fied physician assistants help Dr. Monespromptly treat minor medical emergenciessuch as lacerations, infections, wound care,sprains and minor broken bones.

Patients can receive treatment for infec-tions, rashes, sexually transmitted diseases

and automobile and worker’s compensa-tion injuries. Dr. Mones and his medicalteam perform immigration exams, employ-ment physicals and flu and travel vaccina-tions, as well as school and camp physicalsfor children.

For a complete list of services, visitonline at <www.DrMones.com> and<www.MiamiUrgentCare.com>. The cen-ter is located at 2645 SW 37 Ave., Suite502. For more information or to make anappointment, call 305-494-0536.

Miami Urgent Care Center provides comprehensive family medical care

Dr. Harris Mones combines modern medical care with old-fashioned attention to enhance the patient experience atMiami Urgent Care Center Medical Clinic.

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In its signature program for awardingdollars to nonprofits, the MiamiFoundation is accepting applications forthe 2013 Community Grants Program.

Established in 1967, the program investsin quality and innovative organizations thatstrive to build a greater Miami. The foun-dation will review pre-proposals and inviteselected organizations to complete full pro-posals. The deadline to submit a pre-pro-posal is Thursday, Feb. 7, by 4 p.m.

Last year, the Community GrantsProgram awarded more than $1 million tosupport 62 nonprofits in Greater Miami.

“These grants are made possible by gen-erous philanthropists in our communityand allow us to address emerging needsthroughout Miami,” said Javier AlbertoSoto, president and CEO of The MiamiFoundation.

“From youth and homeless programs tothe arts and social services, the causes sup-ported are as diverse as Miami-Dade’s com-munity. We invite all local nonprofits thatshare our vision for a better Miami to apply.”

Pre-proposals for the 2013 Safe Passagegrant program also are being accepted andare due by Wednesday, Feb. 13, by 4 p.m.

Safe Passage grants support nonprofits thathelp young people make the challengingtransition from foster care to living inde-pendently. These grants, totaling $200,000,are made possible through the generosityof the DadeFund, an endowment estab-lished by Hugh Westbrook and EstherColliflower in 1992.

Guidelines and pre-proposal applica-tions can be found on The MiamiFoundation’s website at <www.miami-foundation.org> in the “Community” sec-tion. For additional information, contactMarianne Maduro, senior program officer,at 305-357-2087 or via email at<[email protected]>.

Established in 1967, The MiamiFoundation has helped hundreds of peoplecreate personal, permanent and powerfullegacies by establishing custom, charitablefunds. With foundation expertise, fundholders have fostered the arts, awardedscholarships, championed diversity, taughtchildren to read, provided food and shelterfor the hungry and homeless, and more.More than $150 million in grants andscholarships have been awarded in thefoundation’s 45-year history. Today, thefoundation is steward to more than $160million in charitable assets.

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2012 Community Grants grantee Shake-A-Leg Miami received $15,000 furthering its mission to provide peoplewith disabilities and disadvantaged youth opportunities to use the marine environment to improve their health,education and independence in an inclusive community setting.

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BY JUANITA GOLDEN

While daunting terms like “fiscal cliff”and “debt ceiling” get bandied aroundWashington, DC, in sunny South Florida,World Business Brokers has seen doublethe activity in the firstmonth of 2013 and con-tinues its ascension as oneof the nation’s leadingmergers and acquisitionsfirms serving a diverseinternational clientelesince 1970.

“World BusinessBrokers has handled overa billion dollars worth oftransactions in the past 45years,” said WBBI execu-tive vice presidentMichael Schuster. “Whatour success means to theprospective business sell-er is that we have a database of over 14,000 pre-qualified buyers fromaround the world to choose from, many ofwhom are repeat buyers with multiplebusinesses.”

Schuster is a University of Miami grad-uate who majored in finance and trans-portation. He comes from a family of suc-cessful entrepreneurs and now a provenintermediary. When Schuster joined WBBIand president Dean Sena, he brought morethan 25 years of experience in executivemanagement as a former CFO, as well asan extensive real estate background.

“We are not a franchise,” Schuster said.“We are one of the only brokers in the stateof Florida who have their own database ofglobal buyers through its affiliate officesaround the world. What keeps us in busi-ness is the secret service nature of how we

handle the businesses of our clients andpre qualify buyers.”

World Business Brokers allows clientsto confidentially explore opportunitieswithout any chance of leaks or breaches inconfidentiality occurring, according to

Schuster.“One of the biggest

decisions a business per-son will make is the sell-ing of their company,”Schuster said. “We are anestablished intermediarywith a long term trackrecord. We take pride inalleviating the burden ofnegotiating an exit strate-gy for families preparingfor retirement, or assist-ing entrepreneurs in newmarket potential.”

President of WBBSena said Miami is “theinternational melting potof money and thereforebusiness continues its

uptick in the new year because we are theGateway to the Americas and beyond.Multiples being paid for businesses are attheir highest level. One business justrecently sold for 14 times its net income.Demand for businesses is a direct result ofa high supply of buyers seeking business-es. We have more buyers than sellers.”

World Business Brokers is currentlyopening satellite offices in Boca Raton,Fort Myers, Naples and Tampa under theleadership of Schuster while founder andpresident Sena continues to manage theMiami home office.

For more information on WorldBusiness Brokers Inc. contact Dean Senaat 305-670-6565 or send email to <[email protected]>.

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World Business Brokers continuesleadership in mergers, acquisitions


BY DUREE ROSS

BRIO Tuscan Grille, a BRAVO | BRIORestaurant Group (BBRG) concept, is open-ing a new location at The Falls. The restau-rant, the 11th BRIO Tuscan Grille inFlorida, is slated to open late February.

BRIO (meaning “lively” or “full of life”)is an upscale, affordable restaurant servingauthentic, northern Italian cuisine. It bringsthe pleasure of the Tuscan country villa tothe American city. The subtitle, “TuscanGrille,” is descriptive of the menu that fea-tures oven-roasted steaks, chops, seafood,made-to-order pastas, flatbreads and entréesalads, similar to what one would find in anauthentic ristorante in Tuscany.

BRIO also offers an ample dessert menu,full wine list and cocktail book. BRIO’smotto is fashioned after the Tuscan philos-ophy of “To eat well is to live well.”

By opening the restaurant at The Falls,BRIO is creating 90 full- and part-timejobs including assistant managers, souschef, prep/line cooks, wait staff, dishwash-ers, hosts/hostesses and bartenders.

Just a few of the delicious menu items atBRIO at The Falls include BruschettaQuattro, Bistecca Insalata, Tuscan HarvestSalad, Tuscan-Grilled Pork Chops,Chicken Limone, Gorgonzola-CrustedFilet, Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno, GrilledSalmon Salad, Pasta BRIO, Pasta AllaVodka, Beef Carpaccio, Grilled Mahi MahiFresca, Tiramisu and Torta Di Cioccolata.

Additional offerings at BRIO at TheFalls will be the Bellini Brunch, availableSaturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3p.m., and the $3.95 Tuscan Taster barmenu, which will feature standouts such asShrimptini (shrimp cocktail), BeefCarpaccio, BRIO Burger, and much more.The Tuscan Taster menu, available in thebar only, will be available Monday–Friday

from 3 to 7 p.m. and Monday–Thursdayfrom 9 p.m. until closing.

Every Wednesday, in the bar only, guestswill enjoy $5 Martini Night for select mar-tinis from 4 p.m. until closing. EveryMonday–Friday during Tuscan Tasterhours, BRIO will offer $5 drink specials onselect wines, sangria and martinis. Therestaurant also will offer a special chil-dren’s menu, family-style pans-to-go foroff-site catered special events and businessoccasions, and online ordering.

The new 7,672-square-foot restaurant,located at 8888 SW 136 St., will offerindoor seating for 184 guests, and al frescodining for up to 98 on an Italian-style ter-race. The bar area will seat 25.

BRIO’s villa-like interior features detailssuch as antique, hardwood Cypress floor-ing, arched colonnades, hand-craftedItalian mosaics, antique doors, hand-craft-ed walls covered in an antique Venetianplaster, Arabescato marble-imported fromItaly, and sizable wrought-iron chandeliers.

BRIO at The Falls’ general manager isRyan Glendy; the executive chef is RojelioFernandez.

BRIO at The Falls will be open sevendays a week: Sunday–Thursday, 11a.m.–10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11a.m.–11 p.m. Reservations will be acceptedand walk-ins welcomed.

“BRIO has enjoyed great success in theFlorida market, and we’re excited to bringthis upscale, affordable restaurant to TheFalls,” said Saed Mohseni, CEO and presi-dent, BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group Inc.“We’re confident that BRIO will be an excel-lent restaurant choice for those visiting TheFalls, local residents and area businesses.”

Currently, there are 55 BRIO TuscanGrille restaurants located nationwide. Foradditional information, visit online at<www.brioitalian.com>.

BRIO Tuscan Grille to opennew location at The Falls

BY ALICIA WHITLEY

The Falls, 8888 SW 136 St., will host localmusical sensations with a variety of styles tosuit every taste each Friday night, 6-9 p.m.,during February with the month-long“Fridays at The Falls.”

Feb. 8 — Steve Duell, a guitarist and vocal-ist with a love of the cool sounds of the FloridaKeys, will be showcasing his musical talents.

Duell will take you away with a selection ofMargaritaville influenced music.

Feb. 15 — Frank Hubbell, a DixielandBand that features jazz and an extensiverepertoire of patriotic music and everyone’sfavorite old-time tunes

Feb. 22 — Seven Mile Bridge, allows lis-teners to relive the best decades of Rock ‘nRoll and pop music with the classic soundsof the 1950s to ’80s.

Variety of musical entertainmenton tap Friday nights at The Falls


BY YUDI FERNANDEZ

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, more

than 50 of Miami’s most eligible bachelors

will take the stage in a live auction with

more than 400 women bidding for a chance

to take them on a date, all while supporting

a great cause.

Switchboard of Miami’s Women’s

Leadership Council, in partnership with

Brickell Magazine, presents “Singles for

Switchboard,” the second annual bachelor

auction to raise funds for Switchboard’s

programs and services. Founded in 1968,

the Miami-based non-profit is the area’s

leading provider of telephone counseling,

information, referrals, mental health and

crisis intervention services.

“Singles for Switchboard” will take place

on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at

the Conrad Hotel Miami, 1395 Brickell Ave.,

Level 25, in Brickell. The dynamic event will

feature a live auction with hundreds of pro-

fessional and beautiful women bidding for a

date with many of Miami’s most handsome

and accomplished bachelors.

Hosted by Karent Sierra, a cast member

of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Miami tele-

vision series, the event promises to be full

of fun, surprises and the opportunity to

meet a match. The event will feature hors

d’oeuvres, cocktails, music and great

prizes.

“After a very successful inaugural bach-

elor auction last year, we are very excited

about our second annual event which gives

Miami bachelors and bachelorettes a

chance to mingle, network and connect,

while raising funds for Switchboard of

Miami,” said Erbi Blanco-True,

Switchboard of Miami Board member and

chair of Switchboard’s Women Leadership

Council.

Ms. Blanco-True came up with the event

idea because her single friends were look-

ing for ways to meet professional men, and

she was looking for unique ways to raise

funds.

“The real motivating force of this event

is knowing funds raised will directly bene-

fit the hundreds of individuals Switchboard

helps on a daily basis.” she said.

Tickets for the event cost $45 for women

and $75 for men and guests can register

online. Registration at the door will cost

$60 women and $90 men. For additional

event details, visit <www.switchboardmia-

mi.org>.

Local women invited to bid onMiami’s most eligible bachelors


Top 5 ways to celebrateValentine’s Day with kidsBY SUSSET CABRERA

Valentine’s Day is the time of year whenchildren can experience and learn theimportance of showing kindness towardsothers.

While parents are busy planning theirown romantic evening or getaway, theysometimes forget about incorporating theirchildren into their plans. To help makeValentine’s Day a memorable and enjoy-able holiday forevery family,Rachel Charlupski,founder of TheB a b y s i t t i n gCompany, has creat-ed a list of her “Top5 Ways to CelebrateValentine’s Daywith Children.”

Valentine’s Day isa great opportunityto spend qualitytime not only withyour significantother or spouse butwith your children.By creating a funand interactiveagenda aroundValentine’s Day,children can takepart in simple activ-ities that instill valu-able social and cre-ative skills. Charlupski recommends thefollowing ways to celebrate Valentine’sDay with children:

Cook Valentine’s Day Treats — Allowyour children to help you prepareValentine’s Day-themed recipes such ascupcakes, cookies or other tasty desserts.Select recipes that can be followed easily.Incorporate holiday toppings to yourrecipes and play festive music while theymix. Children feel a sense of accomplish-ment and pride with the end result, plusthey love to decorate and personalize theirown treats.

Create Valentine’s Cards — Ask yourchildren to help you gather materials fromnature or from your local crafts store to cre-ate and design your own Valentine’s Daycards. By having your children write theirown messages inside of each card for theirfriends and family members, you are help-ing promote their creative writing skills.The cards even may be mailed to long dis-tance relatives if prepared ahead of time.

Play Outdoors — It is important forchildren to play outdoors to help themdevelop their bodies while exercising at thesame time. Turn their favorite outdooractivities into a Valentine’s Day-themedgame. For example, children may play a“Heart Scavenger Hunt” which is a greatway for them to exert energy, to exerciseand to enjoy the local environment.

Invite their Friends Over — Play dateshelp children develop their social skills.

Invite their friendsover for any of theactivities men-tioned above andmake sure tomaintain closes u p e r v i s i o n .Parents also mayread Valentine’sDay books to thegroup of childrenand give eachchild a Valentine’sDay goodie bagfilled with tastytreats, Valentine’sDay cards andtheir favorite bookinside.

E n c o u r a g eVolunteering —There is no greateract of kindnessthan giving to oth-ers. Bring your

children along with you to visit a homelessshelter or deliver Valentine’s Day cards to anearby elderly center. These experiencesshow children to care about others in theircommunity while giving back.

By taking part in some of theseValentine’s Day activities, parents will beable to create lasting memories with theirchildren. Once parents are ready to takesome time off, Rachel Charlupski recom-mends hiring a trustworthy and experi-enced babysitter to take care of your chil-dren. Her company matches highly reli-able, fun and energetic babysitters to par-ents’ needs and requests. By providing par-ents with a sense of security and a profes-sional child care experience, the babysitterstruly help make Valentine’s a more enjoy-able day for the entire family.

For more information on RachelCharlupski or The Babysitting Company,visit <www.TheBabysittingCompany.com>or send email to <[email protected]>.

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BY CATHY GUERRA

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the 14th annu-al “Moonlight and Music” Valentine’s DayConcert at the Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701SW 72 Ave., on Thursday, Feb 14. The concertstarts at 8 p.m. and the gate opens at 7 p.m.

This year’s concert will feature world-classsinger, guitarist and songwriter Allan Harris.Harris is best known for his interpretations ofjazz standards, but his smooth vocals and gui-tar style easily cross genres, from jazz to rockto blues. There also will be an opening per-formance by jazz pianist and singer ArielPocock, a University of Miami sophomore.

The annual Valentine’s Day Concert at theDeering Estate at Cutler offers guests theopportunity to celebrate their love at a roman-tic, outdoor concert under the stars on the edgeof Biscayne Bay. Guests are welcome to bringblankets, lawn chairs, and small picnic baskets,but no coolers are permitted. Refreshments andfood will be available for an additional fee. Ms.Cheezious and gastroPod food trucks will beonsite as well as Crepemaker.

Chef David Schwadron Catering andJoanna’s Marketplace are the official picnicproviders for the Deering Estate at Cutlerand can be contacted directly for preordered

meals. Call 305-238-5881 for Chef DavidSchwadron Catering and 305-661-5777 forJoanna’s Marketplace.

Concert tickets are $20 and can be pur-chased online for an additional fee or by call-ing the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668, ext. 233. The ticket office is opendaily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are non-refundable, rain or shine.

The Valentine’s Day Concert begins theannual Deering Estate Festival of the Arts (for-merly known as the SoBay Festival of the Arts)with events and programs held from Feb. 14-24.The 10-day celebration features literary, visualand performance art at the historic estate.

Some of the events and programs includea curated exhibition, Speak Now, whichplaces artistic interjections throughout thegrounds; one-night only art events; classicaland chamber ensemble concerts; a Curator’stour, and a spectacular closing Red CarpetWrap-Up are just some of the cultural expe-riences offered.

For information on the “Moonlight andMusic” Valentine’s Day Concert or theDeering Estate Festival of the Arts, visit<www.deeringestate.org> or call theDeering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668, ext. 233.

‘Moonlight and Music’ Valentine’s DayConcert scheduled at Deering Estate



BY XIOMARA MORDCOVICH

Miami-Dade County Animal ServicesDepartment invites the community to cele-brate Open Your Heart and Your Home PetAdoption Event, from Feb. 9 to 17.

This festive adoption celebration of pets,life, loyalty, and above all, love, will takeplace at the Animal Services Shelter, 7401NW 74 St. The shelter opens seven days aweek; hours of operation vary weekdays andweekends. Visit <www.miamidade.gov/ani-mals> for specific hours.

Open Your Heart and Your Home PetAdoption Celebration will give petlovers the opportunity to adopt dogs andcats who are in need of a loving homefor life. You will find a lot more than apet; you will find true unconditionallove and loyalty.

The event is free and open to the public.Adoption Gift Certificates also are avail-

able. If you are thinking about giving a petto someone as a present, you may purchasean Adoption Gift Certificate so they

choose the best pet for their lifestyle.Donation Gift Certificates are ideal pres-

ents for any occasion. It’s the perfect giftfor everyone and a gift that will help theshelter animals.

Miami-Dade Animal Servicespresents pet adoption event

BY CHRISTY MIRA

Born Free Pet Shelter is having its annu-al “Second Chance Dinner and SilentAuction” on Saturday, Mar. 2, 7 to 11 p.m.,at the Key Biscayne Beach Club, 685Ocean Dr., Key Biscayne.

Enjoy dinner, deejay and Bacardi Bar

while supporting a great cause. Born FreePet Shelter is a “no kill” dog shelter dedicat-ed to providing food, shelter and medicalservices to homeless dogs. It also does out-reach to find permanent homes for the dogs.

Dinner seats are $100 per person.Contact Lucille at 305 372-5191 or send

email to <[email protected]>.

‘Second Chance Dinner, Auction’to benefit Born Free Pet Shelter

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BY LAURA PHILLIPS

Colorful kites of all shapes and sizes will

fill the skies over Haulover Park on Sunday,

Feb. 17, from noon to 5 p.m., for the park’s

20th annual “Kite Day,” presented by the

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and

Open Spaces Department and Skyward Kites.

This year’s event will spotlight “Kites of

the Caribbean” — an exhibit by local kite

makers representing the styles and tradi-

tions of Caribbean kite flyers from such

countries as Cuba, Haiti and Trinidad.

Visitors will see a returning display of

colossal kites, including a 150-foot rain-

bow, a 100-foot squid, a 30-foot scuba man

and a 30-foot “Nemo” fish. The family-

style event also will feature free kite com-

petitions and kite-building classes for all

ages, as well as music, food and refresh-

ments available for purchase.

Event-goers are encouraged to come out

to fly their kites, attend a kite-making class

and make their own paper kites for free.

Kites also will be available for purchase

starting at $5.

Kite competitions will include prizes for

the best homemade kites, highest flying

kites, prettiest kites, and kites with the

longest tails. Those who just want to sit and

watch the festivities may bring a blanket.

Shoes with socks are recommended for run-

ning around on the grassy field.

Haulover Park is located at 10800

Collins Ave. Festival admission is free;

parking is $6.

For more information about Kite Day

and other kiting activities at Haulover Park,

contact Dan Ward at Skyward Kites, 305-

893-0906. For directions and information

about Haulover Park, visit <www.miami-

dade.gov/parks> or call 305-947-3525.

20th annual ‘Kite Day’ comingto Haulover Park on Feb. 17

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The Hyundai Genesis Sport Coupe hasbeen redesigned significantly for 2013 andmore power added to both engine options.

The rear-drive Genesis Coupe continueswith a long wheelbase and short front andrear overhangs for a classic wedge-likeprofile and a bodyside character line in aninnovative “Z” shape design. It integratesseamlessly with a drop-beltline rear win-dow, while the arching roofline and taper-ing cab highlight the profile and emphasizethe broad shoulders and wide stance.

The refreshed styling gives the GenesisCoupe a more menacing look, with anaggressively redesigned front fascia, grille,headlights, LED daytime running lights,fog lights and a hood with heat extractorcues. The side view shows aggressive new18- and 19-inch alloy wheel designs withdeeper sculpting, while the rear taillightshave LED illumination and new contours.

Dual asymmetrical exhaust tips integratedwith the blackout rear diffuser complete theperformance message.

But it’s the increased power that has autolovers talking. The 3.8-liter V-6 getssophisticated new direct-injection technol-ogy, while the 2.0-liter four-cylinderengine upgrades to a more precise twin-scroll turbocharger. Automatic transmis-sions for both engines now have eight-speeds, with paddle-shift Shiftronic manu-al capability.

The 3.8-liter Lambda DOHC V-6 withContinuously Variable Valve Timing (DualCVVT) and a Variable Intake System (VIS)now has 348 hp — a gain of 42 hp over theprevious version — and clocks 0-60 mph inthe low five-second range, with an elec-tronically limited top speed of 149 mph.The engine uses an alloy block and cylin-der heads for lighter weight and thermalefficiency and features durable, quiet tim-ing chains with no scheduled maintenance.Even better, it runs on regular fuel.

Not to be outdone by its big brother, theturbocharged, intercooled 2.0-liter DOHCinline four-cylinder substitutes a new twin-scroll design for its turbocharger in addi-tion to a larger intercooler with enhancedthermal efficiency. The twin-scroll design

is more efficient at recovering exhaustenergy and produces cooler cylinder tem-peratures than the former single-scrolldesign. It also is more precise, withimproved combustion efficiency, reducedturbo lag, leaner air/fuel ratios and moreevenly distributed pressure in the exhaustports, resulting in simultaneous power,efficiency and emissions improvements.

Also, a 53 percent larger intercooler fur-ther reduces intake temperatures, providingdenser, cooler air to develop even morepower. The engine also benefits from Dual

CVVT on both intake and exhaustcamshafts and now generates 274 hp (a 30percent increase) and 275 pounds-feet oftorque.

Pricing on the 2013 Hyundai GenesisSport Coupe ranges from $24,250 to$33,000.

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

Hyundai Genesis Sport Coupe is redesigned, more powerful

LET’S TALK CARS

Ron BeasleyAUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

Refreshed styling gives the Genesis Coupe a more menacing look, with an aggressively redesigned front fascia,grille, headlights, fog lights and a hood with heat extractor cues.

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South Miami Audiology Consultants areyour hearing healthcare professionals

BY NANCY EAGLETON

Hearing loss is an increasinghealth concern in the U.S., affect-ing more than 36 million Ameri-can adults. In many cases,hearing loss is preventable. Audi-ologists Cindy Simon, Au.D., andAndrea Pernick, Au.D., of SouthMiami Audiology Consultants,have cared for their patients’ gen-eral hearing health for more than30 years. To better serve their pa-tients, the pair relocated theirSouth Miami practice to One7000 Place in 2011, and movedinto their newly renovated third-floor suite last fall.

Drs. Simon and Pernick provide comprehensive hearing evaluations and treatmentoptions, including hearing aids, assistive listening devices and hearing rehabilitation,for infants, children and adults. They also treat patients experiencing dizziness andthose suffering from tinnitus or misophonia.

“Many people tend to ignore hearing issues and don’t receive the assistance theyneed,” Dr. Pernick said. “Hearing loss can affect people’s lives at work and home, andlead people to withdraw from social situations.”

If you think your hearing is deteriorating, the doctors recommend seeking treatmentearly. “If left untreated, you can lose the ability to understand words and tolerate sounds,”said Dr. Simon. “It’s easier to adapt to hearing aids when the hearing loss is minimal.”

This is not your grandfather's hearing aid. Today’s advanced technology digital hear-ing aids are small, sleek and super high-tech, offering superior sound quality and im-proved clarity. The tiny devices fit behind the ear and have a virtually invisible wire thatwraps around and goes into the ear. Some hearing aids now connect wirelessly andseamlessly to cell and landline phones, TVs, computers and other electronic devices.

“Today’s hearing aids come in colors to match the color of your hair or eyeglasses.They are even waterproof and can be worn in the shower,” said Dr. Simon.

Drs. Simon and Pernick also help their patients obtain special devices and servicesthat improve their quality of life. CaptionCall, a speech telephone available to the com-munity from the FCC, is easy to operate and displays every word of a telephone con-versation in real time on its seven-inch screen.

Hearing aids, noise generators and other high-tech combination devices may alsobe used to treat people with tinnitus or misophonia. Tinnitus, also known as ringing inthe ear, affects as many as 85 percent of people with hearing loss. People who havemisophonia are most commonly annoyed, or even enraged, by such ordinary soundsas other people chewing, breathing, sneezing, yawning, snoring or coughing or otherrepetitive sounds. This condition can cause intense anxiety and lead to decreased so-cialization.

To help people protect their hearing and avoid hearing loss, the licensed/certified au-diologists also provide custom-fitted ear protection to those who are exposed to loudnoise. In other words, don’t rely on drugstore earplugs to protect your hearing.

“These custom-fitted earplugs still allow you to hear high-quality sound – just at acomfortable and safe level,” Dr. Pernick said.

The doctors recommend everyone over age 50 receive a baseline hearing test. Whenpatients visit South Miami Audiology Consultants, they will experience a warm andcomfortable atmosphere in a new suite that houses state-of-the-art audiology diagnosticequipment. Visitors will also enjoy the building’s amenities, which include renovatedcommon areas and elevators and covered parking that attaches to each floor of thebuilding, allowing easy access to the many healthcare practitioners who call One 7000Place home.

“We provide quality care in a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere,” said Dr. Simon. “Ourpatients are seen quickly, with very little wait time. We take the time to get to know ourpatients – and they become like family.”

South Miami Audiology Consultants is located at 7000 SW 62 Ave., Suite 315. Formore information, call 305-663-0505 or visit www.SouthMiamiAuidiology.com. Formore information on One 7000 Place, managed by Healthcare Realty, contact WayneE. Stringer, president, Stringer Realty Services, Inc., at 305-772-2801.

Cindy Simon, Au.D., (left) and Andrea Pernick, Au.D., ofSouth Miami Audiology Consultants are committed tohelping their patients take good care of their hearing.

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By Sharon GallerThe East Ridge at Cutler Bay retirement com-

munity is experiencing renewed interest by cus-tomers and substantially higher sales which arestrong indicators of improving economic condi-tions in southwest Miami-Dade County.According to Brad Hunter, chief economist and

national director of consulting for Metrostudy,sellers are able to sell their homes much morequickly in the southwestern Miami-Dade neigh-borhoods these days and this empowers seniorswith more mobility and more choices.“Sales in 2012 of East Ridge residences are four

times higher than sales in 2011,” said Rick Drew,director of sales. “In previous years we were en-countering customers who wanted to move toEast Ridge but couldn’t sell their homes. Theresimply weren’t new buyers in themarket despiteinterest.”When seniors decide they want a lifestyle

change, their ability to sell an existing homerather than draw on their investments and sav-ings significantly affects their decision.East Ridge now offers relocation services with

many customers taking advantage of the oppor-

tunity. By using qualified real estate consultants,customers have a more realistic expectation ofcurrent home values, guidance in selling theirhome and are able to have their homes sell morequickly.“The concept of East Ridge lifestyle is more

widely accepted since seniors want to be assuredof their future care as well as have the opportu-nity to enjoy the social aspects the community of-fers,”added Drew.East Ridge is a life care community, designed

for seniorswho are living independently butwantthe security of future healthcare services includ-ing assisted and skilled nursing care. The averageentry fees start at $98,000 for a one-bedroom res-idence and residents have freedom from homemaintenance and the added security of onsitehealth services.East Ridge is also reinvesting in the 50 year-

old community. Drew said that since 2011, over$4million has been invested in community-wideimprovements, including a newWellness Centerwhich offers residents state-of-the-art spaamenities, equipment and services.“From fitness training and classes to one-on-

one personal training, we felt it was critical tooffer top notchwellness facilitieswhichwould at-tract new buyers,” said Drew. “The response hasbeen overwhelming. Our customers now are re-questing to see the Wellness Center before theysee our models. This is clearly indicating today’sseniors are placing much more emphasis on ac-tive aging and wellness.”An extensive renovation and rehabilitation

program has involved public buildings’ exteriorswhich will be followed by interior improvementsincluding the Lifestyle Center and auditorium.Thecommunity is being updated to blend with theKey West architecture style that was initially in-troduced in theWellness Center design.Also, residential residences are being updated

as they as they are sold. Exterior improvementsinclude replacing and added screened patio en-closures, front entry doors and new windows. Atotal home makeover is involved with interiorspace being completely gutted.Bathrooms and kitchens incorporate aging-in-

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