Coral Gables News 11.12.2013

BY GLORIA BURNS

D avid Evensky is perfectlysuited for his career andposition as a principal atEvensky & Katz, a 27-year-

old financial planning firm with $750 mil-lion of assets under management, based inCoral Gables and with an office in Texas.

A client liaison, Evensky is responsiblefor his firm’s business development andcommunity outreach. A graduate of theUniversity of Maryland, Evensky joinedEvensky & Katz in 2001. Before his immer-sion into the Gables, he served as a member

of the City of Miami BeachBudget Committee (2001-03).

As early as 2004, Evenskybecame involved in the com-munity receiving the Key tothe City of Miami Beach forhis philanthropic efforts withthe Young ProfessionalsNetwork (YPN). He receivedthe Key to Miami-DadeCounty in February 2009 forhis involvement as founder ofthe Motivated Youth Program(www.motivatedyouth.org), a programhe ran through the Coral Gables

Community Foundation.Other awards and honors

include being featured in theMiami Herald PhilanthropySection, Sun Post “50 MostInfluential People”, being fea-tured as “The Achiever” inMiami Today, and being askedto be guest speaker at theFinancial Advisor Symposiumin Las Vegas, Chicago andOrlando.

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Coral Gables introduces new 100-foot ladder fire truckBY ROSIE TOBALINA

T he City’s Green TaskForce, which advisesCoral Gables officials onenvironmental issues

that support a sustainable community,is looking for new members to serve onthe group.

The 11-member task force makesrecommendations regarding the envi-ronmental sustainability of city pro-grams, services, equipment, and facili-ties, as well as assist in developing aplan for increasing environmentalawareness and participation.

The task force will be comprised of alandscape architect, a planner, a personinterested in historic preservation, anengineer, an architect, a member fromthe University of Miami, one from theCoral Gables Chamber of Commerceand another from the Garden Club, aswell as three city residents — twoappointed by the city commission andone by the city manager.

If you are interested in participatingin this group, submit your résumé, alongwith a cover letter specifying in whichcapacity you wish to serve, to the Officeof the City Clerk, 405 Biltmore Way,Coral Gables, FL 33134. The informa-tion received will then be forwarded tothe city commission and city managerfor consideration. You must be a resi-dent of Coral Gables to serve on theGreen Task Force.

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BY ROSIE TOBALINA

S uperheroes can leap over tallbuildings, but when you’restuck in a fire emergency highabove the ground, you need the

assistance of the right equipment.With safety and service in mind, the City of

Coral Gables has purchased a new state-of-the-art fire ladder truck with an aerial platformthat can extend up to 100 feet in almost anydirection. This vehicle replaces a 1985 modelthat has been in service for 28 years.

Recently, members of the Coral Gables CityCommission received a tour of the new firetruck, which will be in service soon, ready to

assist in any emergencies happening on singlefamily structures or tall buildings in DowntownCoral Gables. Aside from its water-pumpingcapabilities, the platform features a controlpanel to monitor critical information and a videocamera. Real time data and video can be sentwirelessly to a command center on the ground.The cost of the new truck was $1.1 million.

Pictured (l-r) are InterimFire Chief Marc Stolzenberg

and members of the CoralGables City Commissionincluding Commissioner

Frank Quesada,Commissioner Vince Lago,Vice Mayor Bill Kerdyk Jr.,

and Commissioner Pat Keonas they look over the new

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BY GLORIA BURNS

Coral Gables was well represented inthis year’s Great Grove Bed race withteams from the Coral Gables Woman’sClub and the Rotary Club of Coral Gables,sponsored by Miami’s CommunityNewspapers and Shell Lumber andHardware, respectively.

As virgin racers, these two clubs fairedvery well in the race. Newly inducted CoralGables Rotarian Jesus Guzman, ShellLumber’s president, called on his people tobuild a fast bed for Rotary’s entry while theCGWC’s bed was constructed by RalphRivera to resemble a crap table promotingthe club’s Casino Night which benefits theclub’s children free dental clinic. Ralph,

husband of Dr. Iris Torres Rivera, theclub’s dental clinic director, even took overracing in the final heat.

Shell was instrumental in helping bothentries with a location from which to finishbeds and with racers. They even loaned outcrew backups to help out the CGWC andBarracuda entries.

For all, it was a great day of fun with per-fectly beautiful weather. Thousands were

on hand to enjoy outdoor fun with greatfood, drinks, vendor booths, celebritygrand marshal Flo Rida, performances byFIU cheerleaders and so much more.

While Sapient’s team won the race and agroup of bearded men won Crowd Favorite(an award Barracuda won last year), bothCoral Gables Rotary/Shell Lumber andCoral Gables Woman’s Club plan onreturning with improved beds for next year.

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BY TANIA SOSA

Traffic on Alhambra Circle in

Downtown Coral Gables is moving a little

slower lately as drivers pause to admire the

beautiful streetscape project that’s wrap-

ping up on the medians.

Hedges and flowering annuals were

planted recently, from LeJeune Road to

Ponce de Leon Boulevard, to compliment

the 67 towering Medjool and 61 Bismark

palms. Crews have installed special light-

ing that will soon provide a nighttime

ambiance to these stately palms, making

them look as prominent in the evening as

they look in the daytime.

Streetscapes are one of the most visual

components of any city. A well-planned

streetscape can improve the quality of

life, spark investment, and economic

growth.

“The transformation of Alhambra Circle

is just another example of how beautiful

landscapes create a sense of place,” said

Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason. “Once

completed, the nighttime views of

Alhambra Circle will surely make it a sig-

nature street for all of Florida.”

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The Woman’s Cancer Association of theUniversity of Miami, Bush Chapter, prom-ises another great event with the FabulousFashions of “The Second Time Around”Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at theCourtyard Marriott, 2051 LeJeune Rd. inCoral Gables. Proceeds benefit cancerresearch at Sylvester ComprehensiveCancer Center.

This fun-filled affair begins with aBoutique at 10 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m.

and the fashion show at 12:30 p.m. FormerTV weatherman and friend, Bob Soper,graciously has agreed to emcee and handlethe auctioneering duties he does so well.Tickets are $50 per person. For reserva-tions call JoAnn Cappelletti at 305 235-6453.

Look for great items early in theBoutique open from 10 to 11:30 a.m., witha selection of beautiful jewelry and house-hold items, some new and others gentlyused, donated to the Bargain Box, 1350 W.Flagler St., a thrift shop operated by theWCA Bush Chapter and run mostly by vol-unteers. Last year the WCA of theUniversity of Miami (there are three chap-ters: Bush in the Coral Gables area, BartonRavlin in the Pinecrest area, and HeidiHewes in Miami Shores), awarded$195,000 for cancer research grants at UMand Sylvester Comprehensive CancerCenter.

Presented by City of Coral Gables andMerrick House Governing Board, garden-ers out there will want to attend Althea’sGarden Party, an interactive afternoondesigned for all ages on Sunday, Nov. 17,1-4 p.m., at 907 Coral Way in CoralGables.

The afternoon will feature a cookingdemonstration by Chef Norman Van Akenof Tuyo, with a book signing of Van Aken’snew memoir, No Experience Necessary,and more. Look for Homesteadfarmer/ambassador Teena Borek, ofTeena’s Pride, with a bounty of freshly har-vested vegetables, herbs, seedlings andCSA sign-up. Of course, there also will bemaster gardeners on hand offering sageadvice on orchids, bromeliads, African vio-lets, and more with opportunities to pur-chase local honey and prepared jams.

There even will be a historical perspectiveoffered by Coral Gables Garden Club mem-bers, Enjoy live music, Troop 7 Flag Raisingand, best of all, it is free to the public.

Jessenia Francisco is one of severalexpectant mothers who are members of the

Coral Gables Woman’s Club, and so itmade perfect sense to hold her baby show-er at the CGWC Clubhouse. Several mem-bers of the board and family members,including her aunt, Lourdes Perez, whoflew in from Houston, enjoyed some greatfood, awesome desserts and more. Jesse, aType 1 diabetic, has been a busy girl hav-ing been team captain for the club’sAmerican Diabetes Walk in September,helping her CGWC team raise more than$700. Among the many enjoying the babyshower were CGWC president MireyaKilmon, Barbara Lapsley, CarmenSuarez, and Dr. Iris Torres.

Speaking of showers, the daughter ofCGWC past president Tania Stern,Jossie, recently had a wedding shower atPeacock Café and was to be married on

Nov. 9 at the Ritz Carlton.Finally, Hands On Miami, one of the

many agencies that was impacted by theeconomic downturn was re-launched themorning of Nov. 2, at Vizcaya Gardens.Pat Morris, a fellow Rotarian and one ofthe founders of the organization in 1994,gathered former supporters, volunteers andcivic leaders for this momentous and excit-ing rebirth.

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Jessenia Francisco is pictured at Jesse’s Baby Showerwith her aunt, Lourdes Perez.

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Members of the Coral Gables Woman’s Club at Jessenia Francisco baby shower: (l-r, standing) Nathalia Bogani,Debi Moore, Lauren Chiara, Mitzi Jenner, Ana Lam, Mireya Kilmon, Jesse Francisco, Mayra Dominguez, MarianneEtkin, Robin Burr, Patty Hendon; (seated) Barbara Lapsley, Carmen Suarez, Iris Torres Rivera, Nancy DesManglesand Gloria Burns.

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Evensky currently is completing a three-year term on the Coral Gables CommunityFoundation Board and the Miami Children’sHospital Diamond Ball Committee. He alsoserves on the U-Access Board (2012-13).With the heart of a philanthropist and thetake charge attitude of an entrepreneur, he isthe founder and past chair of the YPN(2000), a youth mobilization organizationthat has logged thousands of hours in thelocal community. He is chair and founder ofEvensky & Katz’s Golf Tournament, now inits seventh year. That event alone has dis-bursed $200,000 in grants and economicactivity into our community.

Evensky is a member of the Miami ArtMuseum, Miami-Dade Financial Planning

Association (FPA), Coral Gables Chamberof Commerce, Baptist Health Foundation,University of Miami Citizen’s Board, KristiHouse, Shake-A-Leg, Friendship Circle,American Jewish Committee (AJC),Greater Miami Jewish Federation, HeritageFoundation, Thomas Armour Youth Ballet,Young Ambassadors of Miami Children’sHospital, and the Ayn Rand Society. He is asociety member of Mount Sinai and a boardmember of the Sabrina Cohen Foundationfor Stem Cell Research.

With all this on his plate and an officemove some months ago, he manages toenjoy spending family time with his wifeand children, ages 9 and 6 years old, andbaby, 4 months old.

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BY TANIA SOSA

For the past couple of years, the City of CoralGables has been placing greater emphasis onlandscaping that enhances the community’s nat-ural beauty. One such example is the newlycompleted Tiziano Park, on the corner OldCutler Road and Tiziano Avenue.

Beautification improvements on the tri-angular property involved adding ferns,flowering ground cover, new grass, a rockborder, and an irrigation system to ensurethe park’s sustainability. Once a blank can-vas, Tiziano Park now is an inviting neigh-borhood green space for passersby toenjoy.

Tiziano Park now is an inviting neighborhood green space for passersby to enjoy.

BY JESSE SCHECKNER

Mike and Christina Singer areno strangers to healthy entrepre-neurialism. With a combined 40years experience in working thecommunity into shape, the ownersof Pinecrest Pilates and OrangeTheory Fitness Pinecrest are cur-rently on the verge of unveilingtheir newest entry in what hasbeen a life’s passion of fitness andwellbeing.

Located at 2300 Salzedo St. andset to open between late Decemberand early January, Orange TheoryFitness offers a new and excitingamalgam of time-tested exercisescomplemented by modern fitnesstheory. Taking the increasinglybusy schedules of modern societyinto consideration, every groupworkout session offered lastsexactly one hour; no more, no less.

“Orange Theory is an exercise based onscience,” said owner Mike Singer. “Eachworkout is what I would call ‘the perfectcombination,’ adequately fulfilling ourneed for cardiovascular strength andendurance, resistance training both largeand small muscle groups, and includesflexibility and core strength exercises.”

Although the exercise regimendescribed sounds quite similar to mostwell-developed modern workouts, all com-parisons should end there; modern physio-logical science played a great role inOrange Theory’s conception. Created bylocal fitness icon Ellen Latham, the systemis based on excess post-exercise oxygenconsumption (EPOC), also known asmetabolic after-burn.

“All of our participants wear a cardioGX heart rate monitor that wirelesslytransmits their age-adjusted heart rate intofive color-coded zones on flat screen TVsin our studios,” Singer said.

The goal is to spend between 12 and 20minutes in the orange zone during eachworkout. This results in an after-burneffect on the body’s metabolism that canlast up to 36 hours after finishing one ses-sion. When combined with a food-coach-ing program, Orange Theory participantshave an average weight loss of 5 and 10pounds a week for women and men,respectively.

“Essentially, you will be burning morecalories even in your sleep,” Singer said.

The facilities will be outfitted fully with

state-of-the-art equipment, from inclinedtreadmills to rowing machines, chosenspecifically for use with the OrangeTheory fitness system’s emphasis on func-tional training. All the latest toys, such asBosu balls, kettle bells, suspension trainersand scooters are there as well, ensuringthat no training session will ever run therisk of becoming monotonous.

Workout sessions at Orange Fitness aredone in groups at very affordable rates.Members can set their desired scheduleseasily online and classes are offered asearly as 5:30 a.m. to as late as 8 p.m. withroughly 50 classes offered weekly. Thougha variety of classes are offered, each classcan be expected to cost $10 unless you signup for their unlimited class package.

Because of the flexibility the systemoffers as a result of its age-adjusted heart ratemonitors and group setting, Orange Theoryis especially unique in that any given groupcan consist of a wide range of age groups,from teenagers to senior citizens. Although itis still a high-intensity workout and may beunsuitable for people with certain healthlimitations, the system was designed toaccommodate all levels of fitness.

In the week leading up to their grandopening, Mike and Christina Singer andthe rest of the Orange Theory crew will beoffering free mock classes and invitingeveryone in the community to come, par-ticipate and see if they like it. For the latestnews, visit the official website at<www.orangetheoryfitness.com> or callthe center directly at 305-460-6006.

Mike and Christina Singer will be opening their fifth workout

facility in Coral Gables.

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BY ALLIE SCHWARTZ GRANT

The Building on Ponce Circle, a new58,000-square-foot Class A office building inthe Coral Gables business district, has final-ized three new lease agreements for a total of13,320 square feet of office and retail space.

Artisanal bakery shop, Violeta Pasteleria andFirst Bank Florida will occupy a combined5,600 square feet of retail space while new-to-market office tenant Caliber Home Loans hastaken 7,720 square feet, resulting in positiveabsorption for the Coral Gables market.

The newly signed leases bring TheBuilding’s occupancy to 80 percent withinone year after completion. Financial terms ofthe agreements were not disclosed.

Tere Blanca, Blanca Commercial RealEstate president and CEO, and Alison Pages,executive vice president, represented AJPVentures, The Building’s developer, in thetransactions. Jon Bourbeau of NewmarkGrubb Knight Frank represented CaliberHome Loans; Vivian Gonzalez of CresaPartners represented First Bank Florida,while Jenny Pimentel of Chariff Realty rep-resented Violeta Pasteleria.

“The Building’s quality, visually strikingarchitectural design, private boutique setting,and convenient location at the center of oneof Miami’s most elite business districts con-tinues to attract a diverse mix of top-tier,

mid-sized companies,” Pages said.The Building on Ponce Circle’s current

tenant roster includes some of Miami’smost prominent companies includinganchor tenant Zubi Advertising, one of thenation’s largest and most respected adver-tising agencies, and LBI Media, the largestprivately held, Spanish-language broad-

caster in the United States.“In just under a year since opening our

doors, The Building has attracted a rosterof premium tenants,” said Alberto J.Perez, president of AJP Ventures. “Thispoints to the quality of The Building andthe demand that exists from top-tier ten-ants for the unique workplace environ-

ment that is offered here.”The modern property was named “2012

Project of the Year” by the NationalAssociation of Industrial and OfficeProperties (NAIOP) South Florida Chapterand was awarded the “City Beautiful Award”by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commercein recognition of its commitment to aesthet-ics and architectural achievements.

The Building on Ponce Circle offers anaccessible location on Ponce de LeonBoulevard at Ponce Circle and CataloniaAvenue, in close proximity to dozens of high-end retail shops, restaurants and hotels alongMiracle Mile and within walking distance.

The Building features a state-of-the-artimpact glass curtain wall system with floor-to-ceiling windows; an on-site bank and“drive-thru” teller; ample covered parking,and a rooftop terrace with spectacularpanoramic views. Flexible floor plates meas-ure 7,720 square feet and can accommodatefull-floor tenants or smaller private suites.

Additionally, with a commitment to theenvironment and overall sustainability, TheBuilding was designed and built to achieveLEED certification awarded by the U.S.Green Building Council.

To learn more, visit <www.thebuildin-gonponce.com>. For leasing information,contact Tere Blanca or Alison Pages of BlancaCommercial Real Estate at 305-577-8850.

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BY ROSIE TOBALINA

It’s time to dig into an interactive after-

noon designed for budding backyard gar-

deners of every age. The second install-

ment of Sundays on the Porch with

George, a series of engaging events show-

casing the Merrick House and Gardens,

presents Althea’s Garden Party on Sunday,

Nov. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m.

The event, free and open to the public, is

sponsored by the City of Coral Gables and

the Merrick House Governing Board.

Coral Gables Garden Club members will

offer a historic perspective on Althea

Merrick’s passion for gardening. You’ll

learn how to grow your own food and pre-

pare your harvest from South Florida’s

culinary and agricultural icons.

Chef Norman Van Aken of Tuyo will

lead farm-fresh cooking demos and will be

on hand to sign his newly published cook-

book, No Experience Necessary.

Homestead farmer/ambassador Teena

Borek of Teena’s Pride will purvey a boun-

ty of freshly harvested produce, herbs and

vegetable “starts.”

Master gardeners will offer sage advice

about preparing beds and about what,

where and when to plant it. Container,

tower and edible garden vendors will

showcase their wares and help you choose

the right planting venue. Ornamental horti-

culture enthusiasts will delight in the

orchids and bromeliads available from My

Family Garden and Nursery. Local honey

will be purveyed by the Tattooed

Beekeeper and locally produced jams will

be available from Freakin Flamingo Jams.

Featured food trucks will be Health Nut on

Wheels and Hip Pops, plus live banjo

music, and more.

Docent guided tours of the Merrick

House will be available for a nominal fee.

Community partners include Whole Foods,

Coral Gables and Edible South Florida.

The Merrick House is located at 907

Coral Way. For more information, call the

Historical Resources Department at 305-

460-5093.

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BY LEE STEPHENS

Gables Ponce, the newest luxury

apartment community developed by

Gables Residential in Coral Gables, cel-

ebrated the topping-off for the mixed-

use development’s Phase II.

Located at 4535 Ponce de Leon Blvd.,

Phase II of Gables Ponce is a 10-story

addition adjacent to its immensely suc-

cessful Phase I. Plans for Phase II include

a residents-only spa, enhanced fitness

amenities and a sundeck with fountains.

Phase II of Gables Ponce offers 119

apartment homes and 24,000 square feet

of office space, which complements

Phase I’s 248 apartment homes and

26,540 square feet of commercial space.

Phase II features studios, one- and two-

bedroom luxury apartment homes rang-

ing from 596 to 1,214 square feet, offer-

ing 20 distinct floor plans.

Comparable to those in Phase I, all

residences will feature contemporary

kitchens with custom, espresso-wood

cabinetry, granite countertops and

Energy Star stainless steel appliances, as

well as unique, custom tile flooring in

main living areas, spacious walk-in clos-

ets and sprawling terraces.

Gables Ponce combines modern living

with refined elegance, offering resort-

like amenities and access to upscale

retail establishments. The community is

anchored by Epicure Gourmet Market,

situated in a 24,000-square-foot space on

the first floor, which is scheduled to

open in December. Fitness celebrity

Jennifer Nicole Lee also will open a

workout studio in retail space on the first

floor by year’s end.

Gables Ponce already includes an

expansive pool deck and community

spaces for gatherings and relaxation,

such as the lounge-like Café de Ponce

and Club Ponce, a gaming room com-

plete with ping pong and billiards. The

mixed-use community is steps away

from the shopping hub of the Village at

Merrick Park, and has close proximity to

the bustling retail, fashion, dining and

business offerings of Miracle Mile and

downtown Coral Gables.

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BY EDITH TORRES

State Farm presented a $31,240 check to theParks Foundation of Miami-Dade and studentsat Terra Environmental Research Institute inKendall that will help pay for a new beetle-rearing laboratory at the school to be used forthe Bio-control of the Air Potato Vine projectthat will be run by the students. The checkpresentation took place on Tuesday, Oct. 29,12:30 p.m., at the site of the new laboratory.

The bio-control method will consist of therearing of the air potato leaf beetle, its scien-tific name being Lilioceris cheni (Lili), byTerra students and their subsequent releaseinto Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, aMiami-Dade County park with more than 50acres of “hammock” forest besieged by theinvasive exotic air potato vine.

The “Lili” beetle is native to China, India,Nepal, Laos and Thailand and first wasreleased in Florida in 2012 by USDA for bio-logical control of the air potato. The USDA,Agricultural Research Service, Invasive PlantResearch Laboratory (USDA) in FortLauderdale is providing the “Adam” and“Eve” initial starter beetles that will be rearedin the Terra laboratory and later released intothe park under NAM and USDA supervision.

In addition, Terra will be the only highschool in Florida supplying the “Lili” beetleto other agencies for use where the air potatoalso is taking over native vegetation.

The Terra classroom laboratory is sched-uled for completion by end of the year atwhich time a dedication ceremony will beplanned, followed by a beetle release cere-mony in spring/summer of 2014.

“This partnership will allow my studentsto engage firsthand in a very importantaspect of the conservation and managementof our natural areas, which is the use of bio-logical controls in order to mitigate theeffects of an invasive species,” said AlexSalcedo, Conservation Biology teacher incharge of the bio-control project

“State Farm supports service-learningbecause it integrates service to the communityinto classroom curriculum using a hands-onapproach to mastering subject material whilefostering civic responsibility,” said Jose Soto,State Farm community specialist in Miami.“The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is aprime example of State Farm’s commitmentto education, our community and our youth.”

The air potato is a serious threat to SouthFlorida’s environment, growing vines that are30 to 40 feet long, stifling native plants anddestroying landscaping and impacting thenatural eco-system. In South Florida theyhave been found in various communities inMiami-Dade County including Kendall,Coral Gables, Village of Palmetto Bay,Homestead, South Miami, Florida City,Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach andunincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County.

Long-standing partners for more than 15years, the USDA and NAM began this jointventure to discover a safe and successfulmethod for eradicating the exotic vine in2011, when the USDA requested NAM’shelp to provide a controlled living preservein which to test the impact of the “Lili” bee-tle on air potato. In November 2011, the firsttest-release of the beetles to combat the plant

took place, and again in April 2013 with theassistance of Terra students.

Results from these releases are evidentalready at the test sites, with leaves andwhole plants clearly showing the effectsfrom of the beetles. In those areas, the leaveslook like lace patterns and many of the bul-bils also have been affected, slowing thereproduction of the plant.

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Pictured (l-r) are Eduardo Salcedo, Miami-Dade Parks NAM biologist; Craig Holloway and Jose Soto from StateFarm; Terra students who will be working on the beetle-rearing project and subsequent beetle release in the springinto Kendall Indian Hammocks Park for the Bio-Control of the invasive Air Potato Vine; George Navarrette, deputydirector of Miami-Dade Parks; Alexis Salcedo, Terra science teacher and project manager; Carrie Montano, Terraprincipal, and Jennifer Illa, Terra assistant principal.

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Strike up the band! The official start of

the holiday season will get underway when

the 17th Annual “Miracle on 136th Street”

Holiday Parade marches into The Falls on

Saturday, Nov. 23. Beginning at 4 p.m.,

area-residents will come together to wel-

come Santa as he makes his first appear-

ance in Miami, riding on his very own float.

Open free to the public, this year’s

parade will feature local dignitaries,

celebrities, marching bands, bagpipers, stilt

walkers, junkanoo band, mariachi band,

Brazilian dancers, Chinese Dragon, cos-

tumed characters, and more! Jolly old

Santa will make his long-awaited first

arrival of the season along with Mrs. Claus

and their little helpers.

Celebrity grand marshal Stefanie Scott,

from Disney Channel’s original series

A.N.T. Farm, will lead the holiday parade

through The Falls. Scott also has lent her

voice to the Oscar-nominated animated

film Wreck-It Ralph, playing the role of

Moppet Girl. She has starred in Disney’s

original movie Frenemies and Beethoven’sBig Break. For more details on Scott, visit

her website at <www.stefaniescott.com>.

“The Falls is thrilled to have Stefanie

Scott be the grand marshal of this year’s

Miracle on 136th Holiday Parade, said

Julie Goldman, mall manager at The Falls.

“This event has become a South Florida

tradition that gets families in the holiday

spirit. We are honored to have the opportu-

nity to bring such a wonderful celebration

to Miami that helps create holiday memo-

ries that will last a lifetime.”

Following the holiday parade, Stefanie

Scott will perform on the Center Court stage

at 6 p.m. singing joyous holiday music plus

a single off her upcoming album. Guests

will enjoy a Brazilian dance troupe after

Scott’s performance. Additional entertain-

ment throughout the event includes, Cache

performing on the Bloomingdale’s stage and

Two Night Stand will perform at the stage

area in front of Macy’s.

Spectators are encouraged to arrive early

and line both sides of the parade route

before the 4 p.m. The parade route, which

is located on the Boulevard in between the

center and the parking lot, will start at the

east end of The Falls, in front of

Bloomingdale’s and traverse the entire

length of the center, west to Macy’s.

Following the parade, the lights of the

season will come aglow at The Falls where

nearly one million lights showcase giant

animal topiaries such as elephants, giraffes,

peacocks, and camels, along with dolphins

and a whale in the waterscape. Guests can

see additional lights throughout the shop-

ping center’s gardens and waterfalls. Santa

will take up residence and be available for

photos in Center Court at the Santa House.

This year’s Miracle on 136th Street ben-

efits the South Dade YMCA Family

Center. Event sponsors are AT&T and

Mercedes Benz of Cutler Bay.

Stefanie Scott(Photo credit: Bob D’Amico)

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ByAnn Lino

For the first time ever, Seasons 52on Miracle Mile, will offer guests amenu excedding their usual 475calorie limit and encourage all to in-dulge on Thanksgiving Day. Sea-sons 52’s Thanksgiving Day.Affordably priced at $25.95 foradults and $12.95 for the children’sportion, guests will dine on theseholiday favorites: Plainville Farmsroasted turkey and gravy with tradi-tional herb stuffing, Yukon Goldmashed potatoes, maple-glazed but-ternut squash, French green beans,and house-made cranberry relish.

Of course, Seasons 52’s fine selec-tion of wines offers a variety of greatpairings for this Thanksgiving meal.Suggested Wine pairing for whites:Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay,Sonoma; King Estate Pinot Gris,Willamette;Chehalem INOXChardonnay, Willamette. Great pair-ings for red wines would be JolieSaison Gamay, France;GlenellyCabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch;or Macedon Pinot Noir, Macedonia.

Patronizing Seasons 52 on Thanks-giving Day promises not only a deli-cious dining experience but is also agreat way to thank this restaurantthat has earned a stellar reputationfor giving back to the communitylike few others. Hosting numerouscharitable after hours events, Sea-sons 52 has helped such organiza-tions as the Coral Gables Woman’sClub raise funds for American HeartAssociation, The American DiabetesAssociation, the American ArthritisAssociation, and the May Van SickleDental Clinic and that is just the tipof the iceberg.

Our community is fortunate tohave people like Seasons 52’s SalesManager, Denise Erwin, who notonly supports charitable efforts ofothers but also tackles first hand petprojects such as Charity Water andthe Global Medical Brigade.

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BY LEE STEPHENS

The National Athletic Trainers’Association recently announced thatChristopher Columbus High School waschosen as a “Safe Sports School 1stTeam.” Columbus is one of only two highschools in Florida that have been honoredwith the recognition.

This honor not only acknowledges thevital work of the Columbus Athletic TrainingDepartment, led by Br. Herb Baker and hisassistant Pablo Riera, ’05, (both certifiedtrainers), but positions the school as a leaderin sports safety and a community concernedwith its student athletes and their care.

“We received the award because we offeran excellent athletic training facility that iswell equipped to take care of students bothphysically and mentally,” said Br. Herb, whohas served Columbus as athletic trainer since1991. “We also have a very good medicalstaff in place with the collaboration of Dr.Joe Fernandez, chief of Orthopedic Surgeryand Sports Medicine at Baptist Hospital.”

Dr. Joe oversees the medical needs of all

the Columbus athletic teams and often is inthe training room on Saturdays to tend tothem. The training room offers severaltreatment tables, muscle stimulators, ultra-sound machines, whirlpools, bicycles,treadmills, game ready machines, andportable water tanks. An AED machine forelectric shock to the heart also is foundthere and Br. Herb is happy to report henever had the need to use it.

In addition, student rehabilitation alsotakes place in the school’s new BernhardtWellness Center with the collaborationJosh Cantor who supervises that facility.

“We act as the first responders here. Ifthere is ever an injury, we are there totreat and evaluate them. Often times weeliminate the student’s need to go else-where for expensive medical services”said Br. Herb.

Students say they like going to the trainingroom before games to prepare themselves.They like the family environment and thecare provided to them by the trainers.

For more information about NATA visit<http://athletictrainers.org>.

Pictured (l-r) are Br. Michael Brady, principal; Br. Herb Baker, athletic trainer; Pablo Riera, assistant athletic trainer;Br. Kevin Handibode, president, and Chris Mckeon, athletic director.

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BY ROBERT HAMILTON

Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the

Arts was chosen as the elementary school

in the Miami-Dade County to host the

National Dance Educators Organization

(NDEO) tour on Oct. 23. The tour also

included one middle school, South Miami

Middle School, and one high school, New

World School of the Arts.

Teachers from around the country weregiven the opportunity to see first-hand asample of the fine arts programs offered byMiami-Dade County Public Schoolsthrough Schools of Choice. Applicationsfor next years’ programs are being acceptedthrough Jan. 15. To apply online, go to<www.yourchoicemiami.org>. Your schoolof choice also has applications at theschool site.

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BY LEE STEPHENS

As the lines between the physicaland digital retail worlds blur and con-sumers turn to their mobile devicesand apps to enhance their mobilelifestyle, AT&T has opened a newretail store in the southwest corner ofThe Falls designed to enhance theshopping experience for customers.

The new store concept was a resultof more than two years of explorationand research all centered around onedesign goal — to create a more inter-active and inviting store environment,a shopping experience like no other.

Miami customers will be amongthe first to experience the new storeconcept that is reinventing how theretail business is done. This store isthe latest example of the investmentalready made in South Florida. Since2011, AT&T has opened four newstores, relocated three and remodeledand expanded four locations. In addi-tion, the company has hired more than300 people to fill South Florida retailjobs this year.

The Falls location, with a staff of22, will serve the growing number of con-sumers relying on their wireless devices tomanage their busy lives.

“Customers visiting our new Miamistore will discover a design that is builtaround their experiences and delivers aninteractive shopping experience that mir-rors their mobile lifestyle,” said CarlosBlanco-Sposito, vice president/generalmanager, South Florida AT&T Mobilityand Consumer Markets.

“Our goal is to become America’s pre-mier retailer by providing an exceptionalexperience in every interaction, and we’vebeen working hard to exceed customerexpectations by taking our stores and net-work to a new level here in South Florida.”

Everything about the more than 3,650-square-foot store is designed for ultimateflexibility. It brings to life AT&T’s mis-sion, brand vision, and personality whileencouraging self-discovery and satisfyingcuriosity.

The store layout will highlight AT&T’sproducts and services, devices and acces-sories across three unique “zones” — theConnected Experience Zone, theCommunity Zone, and the Explore Zone.

The new Connected Experience Zonefeatures “lifestyle vignettes” that offercustomers a glimpse of how solutionscan be used in customers’ everydaylives. These lifestyle pavilions willhighlight categories such as music,

home security and entertainmentand more.

Next is the Community Zone,featuring “community tables” thatencourage customers to shop andplay in an open and interactivespace. This space merchandisesapps, accessories and devices toshow customers how they canwork together.

Finally, customers can checkout the Explore Zone with“explore walls” that highlightAT&T’s diverse device lineupand accessories complementedby digital monitors with productinformation.

The new Miami store hours areMonday through Saturday, 10 a.m.to 9 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 7p.m. To find the nearest AT&Tstore or Device Support Centernear you, visit online at<www.att.com/find-a-store> or<www.att.com/dsc>. Don’t forgetyou also can make an appointmentbefore visiting your local AT&Tstore at <www.att.com/storeap-pointment/>.

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The students at G. Holmes Braddock continue to grace the walls of their school with mural, since its open-ing in 1990. Areas around the school such as Science Honor Society, SECME, FBLA, Media Center, MuAlpha Theta, JROTC, and Marine Biology have adorned the hallways with murals. The Student Servicesdepartment at Braddock was the most recent patrons to commission a mural in their department, completedin October. Pictured with the Student Services mural are (l-r, back row) Kathryn Holway, Barbara Moskowitz,Julio Perez, Carla Hoed de Beche, Liliana Maldonado, Carmen Molina-Churchman, Ana Burges, TahimyGomez, Maria Mendoza; (seated student artists) Jonathan Martin; Anthony Perez; Elier Acosta; Lorena

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BY EDITH TORRES

The Blazin’ Broncos BBQ Team from

Parma, OH, won the title for “Best Ribs”

after a weekend filled with delicious bar-

becue and live entertainment at Ribfest,

which took place Nov. 1-3 at Zoo Miami,

12400 SW 152 St.

Ribbers from as far away as Ohio,

Illinois, Kansas, South Carolina, as well as

Florida competed to win the title of best

ribs, pork, chicken, beef brisket, and sauce.

Blazin’ Broncos dominated with first place

wins in three out of the five categories —

ribs, chicken, and sauce. Judging took

place on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m., and

the winners were announced on Sunday,

Nov. 3, to eager crowds.

This year’s first, second, and third

place finishers are:

Ribs: First Place, Blazin’ Broncos;

Second Place, Skin & Bones, and Third

Place, Porky & Beans.

Chicken: First Place, Blazin’ Broncos;

Second Place, Porky & Beans, and Third

Place, Uncle Bub’s.

Pork: First Place, Porky & Beans;

Second Place, Blazin’ Broncos, and

Third Place, Skin & Bones.

Brisket: First Place, Skin & Bones;

Second Place, Blazin’ Broncos, and

Third Place, Uncle Bub’s.

Sauce: First Place, Blazin’ Broncos;

Second Place, Porky & Beans, and Third

Place, Uncle Bub’s.

The weekend was jam-packed with

entertainment for the entire family,

including local rock and country music

bands performing live before crowds of

fans, while others watched beer-inspired

cooking demonstrations and pairings at

the Chef’s Corner. Patrons also enjoyed

Florida produce and products at the

Farmers Market, live remotes by

Thunder Country’s Dougie Hitchcock

and Kiss Country’s Darlene Evans,

hayrides, arts and crafts vendors, sou-

venir photo opportunities, and more.

Ribfest, hosted by the Parks

Foundation of Miami-Dade, Zoo Miami,

and Miami-Dade Parks, was made possi-

ble with the support of the Miami-Dade

County Department of Cultural Affairs

and the Cultural Affairs Council, Miami-

Dade Tourist Development Council,

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos

Gimenez and the Board of County

Commissioners, and was sponsored by:

Chevrolet, Amway, Car2Go, Community

Bank of South Florida, Waste

Management, Florida Farm Bureau

Insurance, Comcast – NBC Universal,

Homestead Miami-Speedway, MiamiHerald, El Nuevo Herald, Peterson’s

Harley-Davidson, Miller Lite, Blue

Moon, Redd’s Apple Ale, Pepsi, Thunder

Country 100.3 FM, Sun 103.1 FM,

WKIS-FM Kiss Country, Modjo Hydrate

Elite, Big Boned BBQ Co., Blazin’

Broncos, Pig N Pig Out, Porky & Beans,

Skin & Bones, Uncle Bub’s, and Smoke

and Spice.

Information for next year’s Ribfest

will be available in the summer of 2014

and updates can be found at

<www.miamiribfest.com>.

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BY DONNA VAN DER DIJS

Lt. Scott Mullin immediately jumped toaction after receiving the call that ParkRanger Anthony (Tony) Terry had been bit-ten by an Eastern DiamondbackRattlesnake. Terry was bitten on his lefthand while attempting to remove the rat-tlesnake from his home located inEverglades National Park.

Mullin is with the Miami-Dade FireRescue Department’s (MDFR) VenomResponse Team. Terry was about 130 milesinto the park, so the fastest way to him wasby helicopter.

Mullin coordinated Terry’s transport viaMDFR Air Rescue to Baptist Health’sHomestead Hospital. He traveled with AirRescue, carrying the antivenin

, to Everglades National Park and thenon to the hospital where he oversaw the

administration of the first dose of antiveninwithin one hour of the 9-1-1 call. A total of28 vials of antivenin were used to reversethe effects of the toxin.

“Our Venom Response Team almost gotcut during the last budget hearings,” Mullinsaid. “Tony could have died or lost his armif we hadn’t been able to immediatelyrespond to the call on a Saturday (Sept.28),” Mullin said. “It is important for thepublic to know that our Venom ResponseTeam is here to protect our community, fre-quently saving people’s lives and educatingpeople in South Florida.”

According to Mullin, most snakebites inSouth Florida happen on the weekendswhen people are out and about enjoying thegreat outdoors. The Eastern DiamondbackRattlesnake is native to South Florida andother areas in the United States and has thereputation of being the most dangerous

venomous snake in North America. A doseof 100 mgs of its venom is lethal to humanswithin two hours. A single bite can injectup to 800 mgs of venom, which causes tis-sue death and disables the body’s ability toclot causing the person to bleed to death.

Park Ranger Terry was treated in theICU at Homestead Hospital and wasexpected to make a full recovery.

The MDFR Venom Response Programspecializes in the response, management,and treatment of envenomations. The pro-gram provides ongoing education, training

and awareness of the many dangerous andvenomous species native to, or importedinto the United States and promotes inter-operability and communication betweennumerous agencies, municipalities, health-care providers and poison control centers.

The Venom Response Team currentlymaintains the largest and only antivenombank for public use in the United States.The team employs the latest techniques toprevent death through antivenin interven-tion 24 hours a day, seven days a week,locally, nationally, and internationally.

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department’s (MDFR) Lt. Scott Mullin of the Venom Response Team (left) and EnriqueGonzalez, MDFR Air Rescue pilot, are pictured on their way to rescue Park Ranger Anthony (Tony) Terry inEverglades National Park.

BY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

You can get some great things secondhand

(furniture, cars, high-end fashion), but sec-

ondhand smoke is not one of them.

Secondhand smoke — smoke released from

the burning end of a cigarette and exhaled by

a smoker — contains at least 250 toxic or

cancer-causing chemicals, and breathing

even small amounts for a short period of time

can adversely affect your health.

Brief exposure can cause your blood

platelets to stick to together, damage the lin-

ing of your blood vessels, and potentially

increase your risk of having a heart attack.

Breathing secondhand smoke ultimately can

lead to heart disease, stroke and lung cancer.

Each year about 3,400 nonsmoking men and

women die from lung cancer and around

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breathing secondhand smoke.

While smokers can lower their risk of

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their exposure to secondhand smoke by

focusing on four key areas: home, work,

public places, and the car. Of course, when it

comes to limiting your exposure to second-

hand smoke, you have the most control in

your home and car. Make them smoke-free

zones, and don’t be tempted by ineffective

alternatives like smoking with a window

rolled down or smoking in a different room

of the house.

Generally, you can’t control the smoking

policies at public restaurants and businesses,

but you can choose which places you patron-

ize. Choose smoke-free venues. Alternatives

like nonsmoking sections do not eliminate

your exposure to secondhand smoke — even

if you can’t smell smoke. You also can

inform business owners about the hazards of

secondhand smoke and encourage them to

implement nonsmoking policies.

Unfortunately, the place where you likely

spend a great deal of your day — work —

may be one of the most difficult places to

control your exposure to secondhand smoke.

According to a U.S. Surgeon General’s

report, having nonsmoking policies in the

workplace is the only effective way to elimi-

nate exposure; simply cleaning the air and

ventilating the building is insufficient.

Communities nationwide have enacted

smoke-free workplace laws to protect work-

ers from the hazards of secondhand smoke.

To learn more about the hazards of second-

hand smoke and how to prevent exposure,

contact your American Cancer Society at 1-

800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

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Several Palmer Trinity School seniorswere recognized recently for their NationalMerit Scholarship achievements.

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Pictured (l-r) are Melinda Klenk, Camille Plunkett, Hallie Parten, Paulina Calderon andKelsey Magenheimer.

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Paying for what you valueThe County’s new fiscal year began on Oct. 1, but

getting there wasn’t easy. On one hand, taxpayerswere calling on their elected leaders to provideeconomic relief by keeping the property tax ratesflat. On the other hand, doing so would mean plac-ing services provided by police, fire rescue, thelibrary system and the animal shelter in financialdifficulty. Tough choices had to be made and in theend, while not every service emerged completelyunscathed, essential services remain secure—atleast for the time being.

But the future of Miami-Dade County’s PublicLibrary System, as well as the thousands of cats indogs in the care of Animal Services Departmentremains uncertain.

It’s been said that we most value that which wepay for through charitable contributions. It’s howwe stand behind the causes we believe in. So inthat spirit, Miami-Dade County is establishing atrust fund to allow the public to make voluntarycontributions toward the county services that mat-ter most to them. Through this trust, you and otherlike-minded citizens will be able to pool yourresources and direct them exactly where youbelieve they’re needed most.

Over the next few weeks, property tax bills will bemailed to nearly a million households and busi-nesses. A postage-paid envelope will be enclosed,making it convenient for concerned citizens tomake a voluntary monetary donation over andabove their property tax payment.

Whether you choose to provide additional sup-port to animal services, the library system, thepolice or fire rescue, your donation will help ensurethat the services you care about will continue to beprovided. Keep in mind that these donations aretax deductible and will help meet pressing commu-nity needs. Be sure to consult your tax advisor withany specific questions regarding your deduction.

Help keep your com-munity moving forwardand give a little some-thing back.


BY JOHNNY GILES

Wherefore Art Thou, Jane? (WoodRockHouse, 2013, softcover, 176 pages, $14.95)recently took first place honors in theReaders Favorite International Awards. ThisFlorida-based mystery will be on displayNov. 22-24 at the Readers Favorite boothduring the Miami Book Fair International.

One might compare this first novel of the Pate& Faircloth series to a contemporary IndianaJones — full of suspense and adventure, withsnakes and romance showing up in the most sur-prising places. Jane Pate’s romp through swampsand wilderness situations proves that offbeatinvestigational styles can achieve results and thatmystery, adventure, humor, and romance cancredibly inhabit the same story.

The two, native-Floridian authors, JeanJames and Mary James, also will attend theReaders Favorite award ceremony on Nov.23 at the Regency Hotel Miami.

Mary, aka Mean Mary, who tours exten-sively as a vocalist and instrumentalist, willappear in concert at the Lighthouse Cafe,11715 SW 87 Ave., on Nov. 16. There will bea book signing at this event. Mary will beinterviewed on the Michael Stock radio show(Folk and Acoustic Music with Michael

Stock@WLRN 91.5FM, 2-4 p.m.) where shewill talk about her newest novel and give alive music presentation on Nov. 17.

The music video and book trailer forWherefore Art Thou, Jane? can be viewed at<http://youtube/wFxzBmdo67E>.

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This year’s 30th edition of the MiamiBook Fair International, produced andpresented by The Center for Literatureand Theatre @ Miami Dade College(MDC), will feature a diverse lineup oflocal and international Ibero-Americanwriters and authors, including CervantesPrize winner Jorge Edwards, MarcosAguinis, Jorge Eduardo Benavides,Gioconda Belli and Esmeralda Santiago.The authors hail from countries such asArgentina, Chile, Peru, Nicaragua andSpain, among others.

The Fair’s Ibero-American program is awell-attended, annual component of theBook Fair, where authors and writers dis-cuss their latest works as well as partici-pate in book signings, readings, and one-on-one discussions.

As this year’s fair will celebrate the cul-ture and literature of Spain, LatinAmerican authors will be teamed up insome sessions with distinguished Spanish

authors, such as J.J. Armas Marcelo, JuanMalpartida and Carmen Posadas. Otherrenowned Spanish authors featured at theBook Fair are Rosa Montero, José Ovejeroand Lorenzo Silva, among many others.

The program will host exciting panelsessions on Miami’s digital cultural maga-zines, E-books, independent publishers, alook at Ibero-American literature from thepast and present and conversations on con-temporary Ibero-American theater.

The 30th edition of the Book Fair, thenation’s finest and largest literary gather-ing, will take place Nov. 17-24 at MiamiDade College’s Wolfson Campus, 300 NESecond Ave. in downtown Miami. Thealways-popular Street Fair runs Fridaythrough Sunday, Nov. 22-24, with morethan 200 exhibitors from around the coun-try selling books in a festive atmosphere.

For a schedule of events and updates onMiami Book Fair International, pleasevisit <www.miamibookfair.com>, call305-237-3528, or send email to <[email protected]>.

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BY BERTHA DIAZ

A warm tropical breeze is making its

way to the Coral Gables Museum with

Fashion for Charity’s “A Night In Havana”

contemporary art and fashion exhibition

event on Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m., at

the Coral Gables Museum.

The Latin-themed event, hosted by

celebrity TV host Mariana Rodriguez, will

feature a unique collaboration between

renowned artist Humberto Benitez and

fashion powerhouse Ella Bella RoZio.

Guests will be transported back in time to

Cuba in the 1950s to experience the

sounds, Latin-inspired cocktails, gourmet

Cuban food, cigar rolling, silent auction,

dancing and entertainment.

Curated by Denise Gerson, former

associate director of the Lowe Art

Museum, the exhibition will consist of

some of Benitez’s most famous paint-

ings — including Liliam, Vestido Azul,Los Invitados, Romance in the Bar, TuCanción and El Alcazar — that are

known for their vibrant colors, move-

ment and texture. These will be paired

with Ella Bella RoZio’s Couture collec-

tion of unique and incomparable artistic

designs. Their use of intricately tailored

silks and imported embellishments,

intertwine the story told between fash-

ion and art.

During the event, guests will have an

opportunity to be among the first to be

part of a special unveiling of a collabora-

tion between Ella Bella RoZio’s design

incorporated in the exclusive painting of

Benitez called Hilda, dedicated to

Benitez’s beloved aunt in Havana who

was a couture seamstress. The special

painting will be available to guests as a

limited edition poster that everyone will

be able to purchase during the exhibition

event.

“I am extremely happy to be able to

bring together the collaboration of these

two amazing artists to the Coral Gables

Museum,” said Diane Superville, founder

and president of Fashion for Charity. “This

is a wonderful way to unite art and fashion

and at the same time raise funds to provide

scholarships to students in the art and fash-

ion world.”

The net proceeds from the event will

benefit Fashion for Charity’s

Scholarship Fund for children who

would like to pursue a career in the fash-

ion and art industry.

Guests will have the opportunity to

enjoy Diageo cocktails as well as gourmet

Cuban food and cigar rolling by Coral

Gables restaurant Azucar Cuban Cuisine &

Cigar, while entertained by salsa perform-

ers from Gigi Academy, a local performing

arts studio and academy.

Sponsors of the event include Azucar

Cuban Cuisine & Cigars, Coral Gables

Museum, Diageo, Starbucks, Aver

Productions, Rik Rak Salon, Leon Medical

Center, Tele-Efficient, Minuteman Press of

Coral Gables, Station America and

Motives Cosmetics.

Tickets to the event are $50 which includes

cocktail reception, hors d’ouvres, entertain-

ment, silent auction and full access to the

event. To purchase tickets, visit online at

<www.ffcanightinhavana.eventbrite.com>.

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BY CATHY GUERRA

Join in for some fun at a Drum Circle and

Campfire on Friday, Nov. 22, from 7 to 9:30

p.m., at the Deering Estate at Cutler.

Hand drumming is one of the most basic cel-

ebrations of music and creativity. Bring your

own drum or rhythm instrument and gather

under the stars around a crackling fire by the bay.

The Deering Estate at Cutler is located at

16701 SW 72 Ave. The cost is $15 per person.

Enjoy complimentary s’mores, poetry read-

ings, and a tale or two. You are welcome to

bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and

snacks while tapping into your inner musician

for a night of rhythmic fun for guests of all ages.

For information, visit <www.deeringes-

tate.org> or call 305-235-1668, ext. 233.

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BY CATHY GUERRA

The Miami-Dade County Parks,Recreation and Open Spaces Departmentand Miami-Dade Commission Vice ChairLynda Bell present the second annualRedland Fish Fry and Seafood Festival onSaturday and Sunday, Nov. 16 and 17, 10a.m.-6 p.m., at the Fruit and Spice Park,24801 SW 187 Ave. in South Miami-Dade.

Join in lakeside for some seafood andlive stage performances by local bandsthroughout the day. Additional food andbeverage items will be available for pur-chase, including fresh roasted corn on thecob, funnel cakes, ice cream, milk shakesand frozen lemonade. Featured bands willinclude: Kevin Hurley and Bill Davidson,Rodeo Clowns, Kaylee Rose, Collins andWebb, and Avocado Estate.

There will be a multitude of children’sactivities, including pony rides and aninteractive fishing zone sponsored byMiami-Dade Parks EcoAdventures andAdventure Sports Miami. Young anglerswill have an opportunity to learn correctfishing techniques, such as knot tying, lure

selection, fish identification and casting.Visitors of all ages are also invited to attenda free workshop on the fundamentals ofkayak fishing.

The sponsors for the Redland Fish Fryand Seafood Festival include:Commissioner Bell, Budweiser, SouthDade Garden Club, Riva Watersports,Community Bank of South Florida, andWalker Entertainment.

Admission is $8 for adults and free forchildren ages 11 and under. For more infor-mation, visit <www.fruitandspicepark.org>or call 305-247-5727.

Fruit and Spice Park, operated by theMiami-Dade County Parks, Recreation andOpen Spaces Department, grows more than500 varieties of sub-tropical fruits, herbs,spices, vegetables and nuts from around theworld on 39 lush acres in the agriculturalRedland. The park offers daily botanicaltours, fruit tasting and naturalist led work-shops. For more information, please visit<www.fruitandspicepark.org>, or call 305-247-5727. For information about Miami-Dade County Parks call 3-1-1, or visit<www.miamidade.gov/parks/>.

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BY RAYNA DAVIS

The 85-member Greater Miami

Symphonic Band (GMSB) presents its 35th

season-opening concert with an exciting

program featuring works by Richard

Strauss, Alfred Reed and John Philip Sousa.

GMSB music director Gary Green and

conductor Robert Longfield will lead the

band in a variety of selections sure to

please a wide range of musical tastes.

Experience the U.S. premiere of

Canadian composer Elizabeth Raum’s

Bass Trombone Concerto performed by

David W. Brubeck. Brubeck currently

teaches music at Miami Dade College

Kendall Campus and has performed with

Stevie Wonder, The Bolshoi Ballet, Ray

Charles and the American Ballet Theatre,

as well as a solo artist for the International

Trombone Festival.

The program features many of South

Florida’s finest musicians and music edu-

cators. American wind band favorites

round out the program with the Star

Spangled Banner and John Philip Sousa’s

brisk Daughters of Texas march.

The concert begins at 8 p.m in the

Gusman Concert Hall of the University of

Miami, 1314 Miller Dr. in Coral Gables.

The program includes:

Pierre Leemans: March of the BelgianParachutists;

John Stafford Smith: The Star-SpangledBanner;

Robert Longfield: The Road LessTraveled;

Elizabeth Raum: Concerto for BassTrombone;

Hershy Kay: Cakewalk;Alfred Reed: The Hounds of Spring;

Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier,Trio from Act III;

Clifton Williams: Symphonic Suite, and

John Philip Sousa: Daughters of Texas.

All tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for

students, available in advance at

<www.GMSB.org> or at the Gusman

Concert Hall Box Office one hour prior to

the performance.

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The all-new 2014 Cadenza sedan hasreceived a lot of good press from NorthAmerican auto journalists, and it’s easy tounderstand why — it has a luxury look anda plush interior, and comes with a long listof amenities. It’s also the most powerfuland technologically advanced vehicle Kiahas ever introduced.

The Cadenza is offered in just one trimlevel, Premium, and has a starting MSRP of$35,100. It comes with such standard andavailable equipment as Advanced SmartCruise Control (ASCC), Blind SpotDetection (BSD) and Lane-DepartureWarning System (LDWS). It combinesKia’s most powerful engine with a well-engineered chassis, a direct and commu-nicative steering system and a capablemulti-link rear suspension.

Cadenza has an upscale European-influ-enced design and plenty of muscle withKia’s most powerful V-6. The cabin features

soft touch points, tasteful chrome details andpremium wood accents. All of these ele-ments fused with the latest technology offernew sophistication in the growing auto mar-ket between mainstream and luxury.

Cadenza has more standard equipmentthan a lot of premium brands and all vehi-cles come with leather seat trim, heatedfront seats, dual-zone automatic climatecontrol with rear seat ventilation, SmartKey keyless entry with push-button start,10-way power adjustable driver’s seat andBluetooth wireless technology.

Other standard features include anadvanced navigation system withSiriusXM Traffic and UVO eServices dis-played on a high-resolution eight-inchtouch screen, a standard Rear-CameraDisplay with a Back-Up Warning System,and a premium 550-watt Infinity 12-speak-er audio system, including rear surroundspeakers and subwoofer.

Two option packages are offered, Luxuryand Technology:

Luxury Package ($38,100) adds a full-length panoramic sunroof with powerretractable sunshade, HID headlights withadaptive front lighting system (AFLS),seven-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster,premium Napa leather seats; a memory-

enabled 12-way ventilated driver’s seatwith seat cushion extension, heated steer-ing wheel with power tilt and telescopingsteering column. The rear seat area has out-board heated seats and a power rear sun-shade for even more comfort and privacy.

Technology Package ($41,100) buildson the Luxury Package and adds 19-inchalloy wheels, electric parking brake withauto hold and Advanced Smart CruiseControl (ASCC), which maintains a set dis-tance to the vehicle ahead and helps bringthe car to a full stop if necessary. Package

includes water-repellant hydrophobic frontside windows, radar-based Blind SpotDetection system (BSD) with Lane ChangeAssist, and Kia’s first-ever Lane DepartureWarning System (LDWS) to provide audi-ble and visual alerts to the driver if the cardrifts into another lane.

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

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