Ser ving Aventura, Bal Harbour , Bay Harbor , Golden Beach, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Sunn y Isles Beach, Surfside Oct. 27 - Nov . 2, 2010 Aventura Aventura news news –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Continued on page 4 BY BARI AUERBACH I n his book “Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows,” bestselling author Charles P. Garcia, a former White House Fellow, reveals how to inspire others, achieve greatness and find success in any organization – lofty goals shared by Aventura Marketing Council members attending an AMC breakfast meeting hosted by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. Jordan Laser, director of Northwestern Mutual’s Aventura office joined by Ben Launerts of Marksman Security standing in for AMC Chair Cliff Shulman of Weiss, Serota Helfman, greeted guests gathered at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort. Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup noted, “The Aventura Marketing Council is a great organization that has made the northeast area a ‘hot spot’ for business people throughout South Florida.” Elaborating on Northwestern Mutual’s strong leadership philosophy: Our Financial Strength is Your Financial Security, Laser explained, “Our group of talented financial representatives special- izes in sophisticated planning in areas ranging from business succession, estate tax and wealth preservation strategies – to simple solutions for life, disability and long-term care insurance. Northwestern Mutual has received the highest possible ratings from all four major rating agencies and is well-positioned in the marketplace to help you manage financial risk and achieve financial security.” Also a leader in the realm of financial success, Garcia founded an investment banking firm named the eighth fastest- growing privately held company in the U.S. A graduate of the U.S. Air-Force Academy and Columbia Law School, he has been recognized as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the U.S. Garcia’s newest book focuses on the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network hosts Charles P. Garcia, author of ‘Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows’ Ben Launerts and Tamara Tripi, Marksman Security; Claudio Stivelman, Shefaor Development; Lance Detotto, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort Representing Northwestern Mutual Financial Network (l-r) Ruben Levisman, Alphoncia Lafrance Mompremier, Special Guest Charles P. Garcia, Jordan Laser, Rimma Portnova, Konrad Brown, Dawn McCluskey Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup and Comm. George “Bud” Scholl flank Sydney Davis, The Sydney! Style
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BY BARI AUERBACH
IIn his book “Leadership Lessonsof the White House Fellows,”bestselling author Charles P.Garcia, a former White HouseFellow, reveals how to inspire
others, achieve greatness and find successin any organization – lofty goals shared byAventura Marketing Council membersattending an AMC breakfast meeting hostedby Northwestern Mutual FinancialNetwork.
Jordan Laser, director of NorthwesternMutual’s Aventura office joined by BenLaunerts of Marksman Security standing infor AMC Chair Cliff Shulman of Weiss,Serota Helfman, greeted guests gathered atthe Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort.Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcupnoted, “The Aventura Marketing Council isa great organization that has made thenortheast area a ‘hot spot’ for business peoplethroughout South Florida.”
Elaborating on Northwestern Mutual’sstrong leadership philosophy: OurFinancial Strength is Your FinancialSecurity, Laser explained, “Our group oftalented financial representatives special-izes in sophisticated planning in areasranging from business succession, estatetax and wealth preservation strategies – tosimple solutions for life, disability andlong-term care insurance. NorthwesternMutual has received the highest possibleratings from all four major rating agenciesand is well-positioned in the marketplaceto help you manage financial risk andachieve financial security.”
Also a leader in the realm of financialsuccess, Garcia founded an investmentbanking firm named the eighth fastest-growing privately held company in theU.S. A graduate of the U.S. Air-ForceAcademy and Columbia Law School, hehas been recognized as one of the 100 mostinfluential Hispanics in the U.S.
Garcia’s newest book focuses on the
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network hosts Charles P. Garcia,author of ‘Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows’
Ben Launerts and Tamara Tripi, Marksman Security; Claudio Stivelman, Shefaor Development;Lance Detotto, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
Representing Northwestern Mutual Financial Network (l-r) Ruben Levisman, Alphoncia LafranceMompremier, Special Guest Charles P. Garcia, Jordan Laser, Rimma Portnova, Konrad Brown,Dawn McCluskey
Sunny IslesBeachMayor
NormanEdelcup and
Comm.George“Bud”
Scholl flankSydney
Davis, TheSydney!
Style
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Aventura Marketing Council recognizes
Det. Jeannette Jones and Ofc. David Yuzuk
Barry Mankes, Chairman, of the International Asociation of Jewish Public Safety Employees, and hiswife Cecile “Clive a bit of Nachas” on the arrival of their second grandchild Robert Daniel. The proudparents Saul and Sarah Mankes and big brother Philip are doing great too.
Here we “grow” again
Misty Polihronakis and Pamela Presley from the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach recently stopped by the AventuraMarketing Council to visit and had the opportunity to meet AMC member and neighbor, Attorney Eric Kane (center).Crowne Plaza also comes laden with goodies and Eric became the surprise recipient as he walked in the door. “It’s likebeing in ‘Cheers’ when you walk into the Aventura Marketing Council… everybody knows your name!” said Misty.
Getting to Know You... Makayla Lilienfeld...‘Queen’ of the Lilienfeld homeThree short
months ago,Makayla Lilienfeld
popped into theworld, and today,she has taken her
place as “queen” ofthe Lilienfeld home!
Grandparents Boband Mabelle say
that she is alreadytalking to them
(that’s grandparentsfor you!), and in
her quite, calm way,she rules supreme.
Mom Tatiana saidMakayla has justfound her fingers
and already loves tvand toys.
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Man is supposed to be the conqueror, thechaser; however that role seems to havechanged in the last few years.
Women seem to be openly in the chaseand men are finding it harder andharder to establish their supposedrights, after all it’s hard to beaggressive when you are beingaggressed.
I’ve also noticed that the“Look-sigh” technique is stillvery active and believe me, itreally works. The woman staresdeeply into the man’s eyes andthen a mighty sigh comes out plus some-times a slight touching of the male. It’salmost as if she is trying to express herfeelings but can’t really come right out andsay it. He calls her on the phone and hearsthe deep sigh and, “it’s so good to hearfrom you...” even though she is trying tofigure out who exactly is on the phone.They have a dinner date that could be busi-
ness or social and somehow her handbrushes the hand or knee and out comes thebig sigh.
Unless this man is made or steel (who doyou know that’s bionic) it’s almostimpossible to react to thismoment. After all it’s nice to feelthat we are attractive to this (now)charming and discerning woman.
The problem we always havehere with all this, is that it is diffi-cult to often spot this technique(which goes back endless genera-tions).They are playing a game
with us and we take it all as truthful andserious.
Our imaginations can expand with greatthoughts and we can get caught up with allof this and perhaps respond by touching theknee and just like that we are a predatorand probably a sexual pervert and ofcourse completely confused which is wherewe usually were when this all started...
Wandering & Pondering
DAN PALMER
The Sight
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White House Fellows program, one of thenation’s most competitive and prestigiousfellowship programs founded by PresidentLyndon B. Johnson in 1964 that has producedan impressive roster of American leaders.
“Every year, young professionals come tothe White House and work directly for thePresident, Vice President or Cabinet Secretaryfor one year,” Garcia explained. “They attendabout 75 lunches at the White House with the‘who’s who’of corporate America and also goon trips - reporting back to the President aboutwhat they’ve learned.” Garcia’s book features
enlightening and entertaining leadership les-sons shared by illustrious figures he inter-viewed including former Chairman of theNYSE Marshall Carter, U.S. Army GeneralWesley Clark, Pulitzer Prize-winning authorDoris Kearns Goodwin, former U.S.Secretary of State Colin Powell, StanfordBusiness School Dean Robert Joss and for-mer Chief Judge Deanell Reece Tacha.
Some of the “leadership lessons” Garciashared with AMC members included:
“Leaders have a ‘laser like’ focus onpeople…Know everybody’s first name,
know what’s important in their life andthey’ll know you care.”
“Leaders know there’s more to life thanwork.”
“Leaders ask tough questions.” “Leaders energize their people. You can
be an ‘energy vampire’ sucking all theenergy out of a room with a negative atti-tude – or the type of leader that motivatespeople to do more in the right way.”
“Leaders understand every battle is not theend of the war. Too many get caught up in littlethings in life, losing focus on the big picture.”
“Leaders lead by walking around. Leave theivory tower - you can learn so much by goingout to see what’s happening in the field.”
For information about NorthwesternMutual Financial Network, [email protected] or phone: 561-962-2921. To view a Fox News interview about“Leadership Lessons of the White HouseFellows” visit online athttp://video.foxnews.com/v/3931941/leader-ship-lessons
(Photos by Andrew Goldstein)
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network hosts Charles P. Garcia,author of ‘Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows’
Jordan Laser,Northwestern
MutualFinancialNetwork
Door prize winners each took home an autographed copy of “Leadership Lessons of the WhiteHouse Fellows” (l-r) Rita Regev, Optimar International Realty; Charles P. Garcia; guest; KarenRueda, Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach; Jordan Laser
Dr. Nancy Bacher, Dr. Nancy Bacher & Associates; Shirley Flagler, Northern Trust; Evelyn Grossman; VickiKatz, Anti-Defamation League
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Charles Garcia greets Sunny Isles Beach Comm. Gerry Goodman and Town Historian Richard Schulman–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Stephane L’Ecuyer, International Design Engineering Architecture; Fernando Levy Hara,G&D Developers; Kevin Shacter, Northern Trust; Eric Mannis, Nature’s Best
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Warren Henry Automobiles continues to addsome of South Florida’s hottest athletes andcelebrities to its team by announcing thatMiami Heat superstar forward Chris Bosh hasjoined forces with Warren Henry Automobilesto become an official Brand Ambassador for itsSouth Florida luxury automotive dealerships.
Bosh joins NFL Hall of Fame Coach DonShula and Miami Dolphins Pro BowlerBrandon Marshall on the prestigious team ofWarren Henry Automotive BrandAmbassadors. As a Brand Ambassador, Boshwill be featured in company advertisementsand do personal appearances.
The Warren Henry dealership family ofSouth Florida includes Warren Henry Jaguar,Land Rover North Dade, Land Rover SouthDade, Warren Henry Volvo, Warren HenryInfiniti and Lamborghini Palm Beach
“Adding Chris Bosh to the Warren HenryAutomotive team is synonymous with win-ning,” said Warren Henry Zinn, owner ofWarren Henry Automobiles, Inc. “Chrisbrings an element of prestige, excitement andunbeatable success that can’t be matched.”
And Bosh is just as much of a fan of WarrenHenry Automobiles. Currently, he can be seensporting around South Florida in his brand new2011 Land Rover Range Rover HSE fullyequipped with 22 inch wheels from WarrenHenry Automobiles’ Land Rover South Dade.Range Rover is the ultimate in luxury all-ter-rain vehicles. It stands as the recognizedleader, at the highest echelon of sport-utilityvehicles. Nothing else measures up to its finelycrafted interior, its world-renowned capabili-ties or its instant cachet. Powerful, innovative,accomplished and supremely comfortable, the2011 Range Rover truly is peerless.
Chris Bosh added “I am very excited to partnerwith Warren and his family of dealerships.” Theyare a first class organization and my new RangeRover is the ultimate in sport-utility luxury.”
For information about Warren HenryAutomobiles, located at 20800 NW 2nd Avenue,call 305-690-6006 or visit online atWarrenHenryAuto.com
Miami Heat superstarChris Bosh named
Official BrandAmbassador forWarren HenryAutomobiles
of South Florida
Aventura Hospital welcomes ElizabethCalzadilla-Fiallo as its new marketing and pub-lic relations director.
Prior to joining Aventura Hospital,Calzadilla-Fiallo served as the media and pub-lic relations manager for Miami-Dade FireRescue Department, a position she held since2006. She previously served as the first bilin-gual public information officer at the BrowardSheriff’s Office.
Prior to her media and public relations expe-rience, Calzadilla-Fiallo spent several years inbroadcast news in the Miami / Ft. Lauderdalearea. She was an anchor and reporter forMediaOne Headline News and El Noticiero Miavision. She
later worked as the weekend managing editorfor WFOR-TV, the CBS affiliate in Miami.
Calzadilla-Fiallo’s dedication to media andpublic relations in the public safety sector hasearned her several awards. In 2005, Calzadilla-Fiallo was presented with the Cleveland ClinicHurricane Wilma Hero Award for her efforts toensure continuity of patient care at a BrowardCounty hospital during the passing of the storm.
A South Florida native, Calzadilla-Fiallo isa graduate of Florida International Universitywith a bachelor’s degree in mass communica-tions with a specialty in broadcast journalism.
For more information, call 305-682-7000or visit AventuraHospital.com
Aventura Hospital names Elizabeth Calzadilla-Fiallodirector of marketing and public relations
Elizabeth Calzadilla-Fiallo––––––––––––––––––––
BY LYNN CARROLL
Aventura Worldwide TransportationService promoted Jazmin Linsenbaum toaffiliate director and Nicole Ippolito todirector of group sales.
Linsenbaum had been reservationssupervisor and before that managed thecompany’s conventions department.
At her new post she will be responsi-ble for overseeing national and world-wide services.
The University of Florida graduate willalso act as liaisonbetween AventuraWorldwide and itsaffiliates, and contin-ue her role as directorof client relations tomonitor customersatisfaction, clientfollow-up and inci-dent resolution.
“Jazmin’s extensive operationalexperience within multiple depart-ments of our organization made thisadditional role an organic advance-ment,” says Scott Tinkler, AventuraWorldwide’s chief operating officer.
Ippolito will continue to serve thecompany as sales manager and willfocus on procuring new accounts forthe transportation company as well asbeing responsible for representing thefirm at networking events.
Before joining Aventura WorldwideIppolito had run her own business.Besides stimulating group accountslocally and worldwide, in her new postshe will act as liaison between clientsand the Aventura Worldwide conven-tions department.
“We see the natural sales drive in Nicoleand feel confident that she will effectivelyhelp grow the conventions business forour 2011 season,” Tinkler says.
A v e n t u r aW o r l d w i d eTr a n s p o r t a t i o nService, named No.1 nationally byLimousine &C h a u f f e u r e dT r a n s p o r t a t i o nmagazine, has beencatering to the cor-porate world and hotel industry for thepast 20 years with a diverse fleet rangingfrom sedans and SUVs to 61-passengermotorcoaches, and offers a full-servicemeetings and conventions department.
Through an affiliate network,Aventura Worldwide also serves clientsoutside the state and nation.
“Aventura Worldwide TransportationService,” Tinkler says, “strives to pro-vide the most personalized service tomake it synonymous with its name.”
For information, call 305-770-5466.
Aventura Worldwide names new affiliate director,director of group sales
Jazmin Linsenbaum
Nicole Ippolito––––––––––––––
Halloween Harvest The City of Aventura will hold its annual Halloween Harvest event on Sunday,
October 31st from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center. Children and fam-ilies are encouraged to come in costume and participate in the crazy fun maze, bouncehouses, carnival games, a trick or treat trail, arts & crafts and a costume parade.
The Community Recreation Center is located at 3375 NE 188 Street. Parking islocated at the Harbour Centre on the corner of 29 Avenue and NE 188 Street. Acomplimentary shuttle service will be provided.
For information, contact the Community Recreation Center at 305-466-3883 or visitcityofaventura.com
A Mississippi judge recently sent anattorney to jail for refusing to recite thePledge of Allegiance in his courtroom.Based upon historical precedent, the attor-ney should prevail on appeal.
The flag salute controversy actuallybegan in Germany in 1933 when thousandsof Jehovah’s Witnesses, following reli-gious beliefs, were imprisoned for refusalto salute the Nazi flag.
In response, the leader of the AmericanWitnesses “denounced all compulsory flag-salute laws.” In 1935, two Witnesses chil-dren, Lillian and William Gobitis, refusedto salute the flag and were expelled fromschool in Minersville, Pa. The school boardclaimed it exercised its police power to“inculcate patriotism” and protect the chil-dren’s “health, safety, welfare and morals.”In 1940, on appeal, the Supreme Courtupheld the school board (8-1) with an opin-ion by Justice Frankfurter, in using judicialrestraint, held that First Amendment free-
dom of religion “does not relieve citizensfrom the discharge of political responsibili-ties and the matter is better left to local offi-cials rather than to federal judges.” In alone dissent, Justice Harlan Fiske Stonestated that expulsion of the children was“no less than the surrender of the constitu-tional protection of liberty of small minori-ties to the popular will.” Frankfurter’s opin-ion set off a wave of violent attacks againstthe Witnesses across the country.
The Witnesses’ lawyers believed thatGobitis was wrongly decided and filed anew test case - the school expulsion ofBarnette children in West Virginia. In1943, the Supreme Court virtually apolo-gized to the Witnesses for their children’ssuffering, reversing itself in a 6-3 decision.Justice Robert Jackson, who did not believein putting the Bill of Rights in the hands oflocal officials who could be “villagetyrants,” in writing the opinion for themajority, cited the Spanish Inquisition ofthe Jews, and “tore Frankfurter’s Gobitisopinion to shreds,” admonishing, “If thereis any fixed star in our constitutional con-stellation, it is that no official, high or petty,can prescribe what shall be orthodox in pol-itics, nationalism, religion or other mattersof opinion or force citizens to confess byword or act their faith therein.”
HISTORICALLY YOURS
Bob Diamond
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Attorney refuses to say Pledge!
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BY BARI AUERBACH
Granting the wish of AventuraMarketing Council members to enjoygreat networking opportunities at pre-mier venues, Macy’s at the AventuraMall recently teamed up with LancomeParis to host a SpeedBiz meeting withthe apropos theme “Beauty Wish.”
Macy’s by Appointment ManagerLinda Blankstein helped welcomeAMC business and community leadersto the “short and sweet” monthly net-working event presented by the AMC’sSmall Business Development Committeelikened to “speed dating for your business –only better!”
“SpeedBiz has become a favorite to manyAventura Marketing Council members as itprovides a way to connect one-on-one withnew members and a way to reconnect withlong-time members,” said Aventura Comm.Michael Stern of Stern Bloom Media, whoserves as Chair of the AMC’s SmallBusiness Development Committee.
Proving it wasn’t just wishful thinkingthat the “Beauty Wish” themed networkerwould be a great success, busy best-dressedbusiness and community leaders impressedby Macy’s fabulous fall fashions were espe-cially delighted to learn more about the easeand convenience of Macy’s personal shop-ping services including personalized pro-files of style preferences, wardrobe consul-tations, advance notice of exclusive salesand events, “first dibs” on sizes and brandsyou love, gift giving, special occasionreminders, custom gift wrapping and more.
“Easy, fun and absolutely free, Macy’sBy Appointment focuses exclusively onyou,” Blankstein explained. “Whetheryou’re getting ready for an interview,refreshing your wardrobe or searching for
the perfect gift, our expert PersonalShoppers can help save you time andmoney, making your life simpler.”
Macy’s Corporate Services is also grant-ing the wishes of business leaders seekingthe perfect way to recognize hard workingassociates. Macy’s Gift Cards, available indiverse denominations, can be given toemployees, clients and business contactswho can select great gifts for themselves –from anything in over 800 Macy’s storesnationwide or on-line. There is also nocharge for Macy’s expert consultants tohandle gift lists.
During the SpeedBiz event, attendees wereinvited to make their reservations for the“Beauty Wishes” event featuring renownedLancome makeup artists Ricardo Costalesand Robert Cook revealing secrets to attainingflawless skin, fuller lips and longer lashes.Just some of Lancome’s newest productsinclude: Teint Miracle Lit-From-WithinMakeup, Natural Skin Perfection withSPF 15 Sunscreen; Définicils Precious CellsHigh Definition Amplifying Mascara; LaLaque Fever Ultimate Lasting Full ColorLipshine; and Ombre MagnéfiqueSpectacular Sparkle, Long Wear, Crease-Resistant Eye Shadows.
Expressing the heartfelt wish of Macy’sand Lancome to welcome back AMC mem-bers for any-day and holiday shopping,Blankstein said, “It’s a special relationshipand partnership we have with the AventuraMarketing Council. We enjoy hostingSpeedBiz and look forward to seeing every-one again soon!”
For more information about Macy’s ByAppointment personal shopping services,contact Linda Blankstein: 305-682-3352.
Macy’s and Lancome host ‘Beauty Wish’ SpeedBiz meeting
Macy’s Aventurateam back row (l-r)Jeff Turgeau, LindaBlankstein, Denise
Bruder, ZenoviaVarela, Debbie
Freed; Front Row:Rorie Roth, Nancy
Camacho
Michael Mortellaro, Fidelity Investments; SamFaiton, Business Networks and Computers; CalebQuaid, Miami Dolphins
NiFlame Barrett, Macy’s Aventura with Debra Cooperand Marion Jacques, Fresh Connect
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Left: Lisa DePriest, Humane Society ofGreater Miami; Arielle Biscayart; NeilBright, Employment Resources; LisaHernandez, Oral Facial Comprehensive Care
Below: Lori Fein, Prudential Florida Realty;Kevin Garvey, Fidelity Investments; Rebeca
Bob Cahn, AFLAC; Arnold Goldman, The Alternative Board; Peter L. Fishel, CPA
Konrad Brown, NorthwesternMutual Financial Networkwith Sunny Isles Beach
Comm. Roz Brezin
Sunny Isles BeachCity Attorney HansOttinot and ViceMayor Lew Thaler
Jordan Laser withCharles P. Garcia
Dr. Nancy Bacher, Dr. Nancy Bacher & Associates; Erica French; Charles Garcia; guests (PHOTOS BY
ANDREW GOLDSTEIN)
author of ‘Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows’
Gaston Schneider,
The Q Kapital
Group and Eric
Newman, The
Sweet Tooth
Sunny Isles
Beach
Comm.
George
“Bud” Scholl
with City
Manager
Rick Conner
Lance Detotto,Newport
BeachsideHotel & Resort;Charles Garcia;
North MiamiBeach
CouncilwomanPhyllis Smith
Kim Ben-Shalom, C&C Insurance East;Ran Oz, CooLAM Dance Studio Dr. David Muransky, Aventura Chiropractic Care Center; Arielle Biscayart, One
Sotheby’s International Realty; Scott Shabot, SAS Digital
Sally Alayon, Principal, Alonzo and TracyMourning Sr. High; Dawn Baglos, Principal,Highland Oaks Middle School
Richard Schulman; Sen. Ron Silver; Ryan Waddington, JGB Bank
Charles Garcia with
Oscar Llorente,
Mount Sinai
Medical Center
Left: ClaudioStivelman, ShefaorDevelopment andAventura PoliceCaptain StevenSeefchak presentOfficers of the MonthDet. Jeannette Jones(center) and Ofc.David Yuzuk (notshown)
Sunny IslesBeach MayorNorman Edelcup (right) presents AMC Chairman’s Roundtablemembership plaque to Michael Yavner, BNY Mellon WealthManagement
Lawrence Muscant,
Greater Miami Jewish
Federation presented
with AMC Chairman’s
Roundtable plaque
Paige
LaPointe,
American
Cancer
Society and
Sharon
Kinberg,
Half Price
Locksmith
receive new
AMC
membership
plaques
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A burden is something that is oppres-sive. It is a heavy load. It is stress and strainand pressure. A burden is onerous and dif-ficult to endure. Over time burdens becometoo heavy to bear. Because of this it is veryimportant to reduce your burdens and laythem down for awhile until you can elimi-nate them completely.
There are specific things that you cando to lay them down.
Write them down on paper then burnthem up. Shred them or put them in a bagand throw them out. You can put them intoa bottle and send it out to sea or just releasethem into the ocean. You can take a bath ora shower or go into the ocean or a pool andlet the water wash them off of you and outof you. You can write them on a balloonand release that balloon and watch them
drift up and away from you. You can go toa special place that makes you feel good.Turn off your thoughts. Focus on how goodyou feel. Focus on being not doing. Learnto meditate when you feel burdened. Giveyour burdens to a Higher Power.
You can also create your own rituals.It is vital that you think the right thoughtsor no thoughts at all during your ritual.Once you have eliminated the thoughts orreleased them, do not think of them again.If a thought does pop into your head stop itimmediately. Upsetting thoughts and unre-solved issues become worries. Worries arenegative, self-destructive forms of fear thatbecome burdens. Fear destroys your brainand your body. Give your body and yourbrain a break.
These techniques may sound simplisticbut they work. A ritual is a procedure thatyou follow on a regular and repeated basis.Rituals are symbolic and powerful. Theycan create positive changes in your mental,physical and emotional states. Lay yourburdens down for awhile everyday.
Patricia Frank is a LicensedPsychotherapist. She can be reached at305-788-4864, 212-308-0309.
FRANKLY SPEAKING
Patricia C. Frank
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Aventura Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics buys back your child’s Halloween candy to donate to less fortunate children
Aventura Pediatric Dentistry &Orthodontics will buy your child’s excessHalloween candy for $1 per pound (up to10 lbs), and will also provide your childwith a free gift. This special Halloweenpromotion will be offered from Nov. 1st
through Nov. 6th. The purpose of thisevent is to promote good oral and dentalhealth to all children. The staff ofAventura Pediatric Dentistry is very excit-ed about this event and looks forward tothis win-wn offer.
The many underprivileged children ofour local community are not as fortunate toget the special treats that your child / chil-dren will receive for Halloween, but withthis event, Aventura Pediatric Dentistry &Orthodontics can provide those who areless fortunate with a very special treatthis Halloween. The Aventura PediatricDentistry family, is also using this eventto let local boys and girls know howimportant their dental hygiene is and howimportant a healthy mouth can be by giv-
ing each child who participates in thisevent with a free toothbrush when theyturn in their candy. The office has alsopledged free tooth brushes to the recipientsof the excess Halloween candy.
Aventura Pediatric Dentist, Dr. TraceyHeiken states “Even though we providegood oral and dental health to our patients,every child wants Halloween candy,because that is part of being a child. AsHealthcare Professionals, our job is to dis-courage over-indulgence and provide good
oral health. With the buyback ofHalloween candy and the distribution offree toothbrushes, both goals are accom-plished.”
Aventura Pediatric Dentistry &Orthodontics will donate all candy to theBoys and Girls Club of America andlocal foster children. Aventura PediatricDentistry & Orthodontics is located at2797 NE 207th Street, Suite 201.
For information, call 305-935-1613.
Grammy Award-nominated artistOleta Adams brings her soulful sounds tothe Miramar Cultural Center for A Nightof Smooth Jazz featuring Oleta Adams onSaturday, November 6th at 8 p.m. for oneperformance only.
Known for her impassioned hit “GetHere” (a Brenda Russell composition)from the runawaysuccess of her 1990debut Platinum albumCircle of One, Adamshas inspired a grow-ing legion of fans inthe U.S. and Europewith journeys of theheart via songs thatdraw deeply from herroots in gospel, whilecrossing effortlesslyinto the realms ofother music genres.Her success has beensolidified by fourGrammy nomina-tions.
With eight CDs,including secular, gospel, and aChristmas album plus almost three mil-lion albums sold, Adams’ musicalodyssey continues with her latest album“Let’s Stay Here.” She wrote eight of the10 creative and evocative songs thathighlight a soulful jazz influence andproduced the album herself. The songsweave through a journey of a seductivelove affair, vacation bliss, an abusiverelationship, and forgiveness. It alsoincludes a cover of Nina Simone’s“Feeling Good,” which was used in arecent Buick TV commercial.
Adams was recruited by the BritishBand Tears for Fears and appeared ontheir 1989 “The Seeds of Love” album,video and European tour. Since then,she has had worldwide tours with PhilCollins, Michael Bolton, and LutherVandross. She is a resident of KansasCity, KS, where she finds sanctuary
from the enter-tainment industry.She remainsanchored by herupbringing inSeattle, andY a k i m a ,W a s h i n g t o n ,where she firstdemonstrated hermusical gifts atPilgrim RestBaptist Churchwhere her fatherwas the minister.By the time shewas 11, Adamswas playing thepiano and direct-
ing four choirs. She credits her furthermusical development to her junior highschool teacher Lee Farrell, who shedescribes as “the brilliant Julliard-trained teacher and voice coach.”
Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsParkis located at 2400 Civic Center Place,on Red Road north of MiramarParkway. Tickets are $42, $55 andavailable at 954-602-4500,MiramarCulturalCenter.org or theBox Office Tuesday through Saturdayfrom noon to 5 p.m. and two hoursprior to show time.
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In honor of thespookiness, adultsand kids (3-10) comein the Jungle for just$15 - and kids (ages3-10) in full costumecome in for just $10!From trick-or-treat-ing through theJungle to our themed animal shows, kids of all ages will enjoy a family friendly, fun-filled dayon Jungle Island. Plus, everyone can enter in our annual Costume Contest.
Jungle Island’s Halloween Spooktacular will be held on October 30th and 31st with activ-ities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
For more information, visit jungleisland.com/halloween or call 305-400-7000.
Last year’s catastrophic earthquake in Haitiwas arguably one of the greatest natural disas-ters of our time. As the world tried to come toterms with rapidly rising death tolls andunimaginable destruction, Israel DefenseForces’ Home Front Command immediatelyresponded. Within 24 hours Israeli diplomats,police officers and medical personnel wereusing their world-renowned skills to clear rub-ble, provide medical care and help countlessHaitian victims.
On November 4th, FIU’s Middle East
Society and the Consulate General of Israel toFlorida and Puerto Rico will be co-hosting alecture by Ambassador Danny Biran, Head ofIsrael’s Advance Team to Haiti after the earth-quake.
FIU President Dr. Mark Rosenberg will bedelivering the opening remarks. The event willtake place at 7 p.m. in the Mary Ann WolfeTheater on the Biscayne Bay Campus (3000NE 151st Street, North Miami).
The event is free and open to the public.Parking is free. To RSVP, call 305-919-5381.
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According to a report on Channel10 News, a recent survey found almost64 percent of Americans are overweightor obese and deaths due to inactivityand poor diet have increased 33 percentover the past decade. This ever-growingproblem may be caused in part by assumingyou’re eating “healthy” – when in factyou’re not. And oftentimes, it’s a salad thatcan be the “food that fools ‘ya.”
Researchers from the “Eat This NotThat” project highlight diet-sabotaging sal-ads including On the Border’s Taco Saladwith 1,690 calories, 124 grams of fat;Applebee’s Oriental Chicken salad with1,300 calories and 15 grams of fat; andTGIF’s Santa Fe Chicken Salad with 1,800calories – almost as much as a healthywoman should eat in one day.
According to Oxygen fitness maga-zine, the “ideal salad” should be comprisedof 50% veggies and grains; 25% healthyfats; and 25% lean protein – and if you’reordering a salad at a restaurant, avoidchoices with descriptive words such as“crispy and creamy”; and ask for “dressingon the side” (just one tablespoon can haveas much as 100 calories). . ‘‘LLeett--ttuuccee ffeeeell ffuulllleerr’’
To curb hunger pangs, choose spinachand kale containing lipolic acid - an antiox-idant combating the hunger pang hormoneghrelin and increasing the “I’m full” hor-mone leptin. Fiber can also help weight lossgoals by making you feel fuller on fewercalories. Fiber-rich vegetables are saladsaviors along with greens high in folic acid,which assist in cell repair.
‘‘CCaarrss aarree ookk’’ Adding a half-cup of whole grains to a
salad can also contribute to the “fullnessfactor.” Good choices include cooked bul-gur, couscous, or quinoa. Diced sweet pota-toes and brown rice are low-glycemic carbsthat can also help make a salad more filling.
‘‘GGoooodd vvss.. bbaadd ffaattss’’Trade the Caesar dressing and potato
salad with mayo for monosaturated fatssuch as low-fat dressing and an ounce ofavocado, a quarter cup of whole wheatcroutons or unsalted nuts. Better cheesechoices include small portions of feta, blueor aged Parmesan that can add a lot of fla-vor with fewer calories.
‘‘PPuummpp uupp tthhee pprrootteeiinn’’Adding three ounces of lean protein on
top of veggies and grains optimize glyco-gen stores that can help increase the dura-tion of workouts. Some of the best proteinchoices include eggs, tuna (hold the mayo),grilled fish, shrimp, lean turkey breast,skinless chicken breast, tofu, seeds andbeans.
‘‘BBeesstt ddrreessssiinnggss’’Try mixing apple cider vinegar with
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We’ve been seeing some good gains onWall Street since the end of the summer andas we approach the end of October and theheart of the fourth quarter, it’s definitely timeto start planning how we can maximize ourend-of-the-year bottom line.
We have some good news on increasedcorporate profitability which is boosting themarkets significantly. In fact, you have to goall the way back to early May to see the lasttime the Dow was near the 11,100 mark. Itwas just off its yearly high of 11,205, yetsome forecasters believe we could see theDow at even higher levels in the near future.
The fourth quarter may be seeing increasingconfidence for certain sectors of the U.S. econ-omy, including the financial services and tech-nical sectors. Intel just reported a 59 percentrevenue increase based on its third quarter prof-it report; Apple, for the first time in its history,is over the $300 a share mark, and bankinggiant JPMorgan Chase just reported that itsthird quarter profits were up 23 percent.
How long can Wall Street’s fourth quarterrally last with unemployment still so high?One financial planner told me it’s very possi-ble we can see some continued gains, basedon increased corporate profits and consumersgetting back in the mood to spend, but wealso have some undercurrents such as hous-ing and unemployment holding back activity.
With the markets on the rebound, now is agreat time to reevaluate your investmentblends between stocks, bonds and availablecash. It would be wise to figure out your endof the year financial goals, including a strictholiday shopping budget, and make sure to
limit credit card debt to minimize the big billsthat always seem to come due every January.
If we continue to see more gains on Wall Streetand it translates into more jobs for the upcomingholiday season, the final months of 2010 shouldbe much better than it was this time last year.
Recently, new unemployment filings justwent up higher than expected. Third quarter fore-closure numbers set a new record for Septemberrepossessions. Wall Street’s rally slowed and theDow had some negative numbers.
These statistics reinforce my belief thatuntil the core issue of unemployment getsfixed, any gains in the overall economy couldbe short-lived. We can’t see Wall Street flour-ishing while Main Street keeps suffering.
HALLOWEEN SPENDING BOUNCING BACKAs always, there will be plenty of kids
ready to shout “Trick or Treat” on neighbor-hood doorsteps this year, and naturally,they’ll still be there with their bags ready forstuffing with candy. That’s good newsbecause last year’s spending levels forHalloween goods were a little bit frightening.
Spending was down due to the nation’seconomic turmoil, but this year, Halloweenspending is expected to bounce back to whatit was in 2008. In 2009, average spending onHalloween goods was $56.31 and this yearit’s expected to hit $66.54. It’s not a hugeincrease, but it is a good sign becauseHalloween is the first of many busy holidayscoming up for merchants.
This doesn’t guarantee that spending willincrease for the December holidays as well, butit is a good indication of the fact that budgetsare a bit less strained from last year. It alsodoesn’t affect all merchants, because not every-one sells candy and costumes. Then again, if itis a preview of holiday spending in general for2010, merchants should feel better about whatto expect in terms of upcoming sales.
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The first thing you notice when you drivethe new Lexus HS 250h is how quiet it is.Push the blue start button on the dashboardand it’s almost impossible to discern thatthe motor has powered up. And that’s justthe beginning of all the new technologyyou’ll find on this remarkable automobile.
The HS 250h went on sale in the U.S. alittle over a year ago and it quickly hasbecome known as the world’s first dedicat-ed luxury hybrid, with its innovative engi-neering, intelligent design, roomy interiorand maneuverability. It also maximizes fueleconomy and uses the most ecologicallyadvanced materials.
For 2011, the Lexus HS 250h is availablein standard and premium models and has acombined EPA fuel economy rating of 35mpg — 35 mpg city and 34 mpg on thehighway — on regular gasoline, a 74 per-cent better city rating than the average near-luxury sedan.
This Lexus hybrid uses a high-efficiencyfour-cylinder Atkinson-cycle twin-cam gasengine with four valves per cylinder andVariable Valve Timing with Intelligence(the first four-cylinder ever used in aLexus) mated to the Lexus Hybrid Drivesystem. The engine has a high compressionratio and peak output equals 147 hp. Incombination with the hybrid drive motorthe system generates 187 hp.
One of the keys to lower fuel consump-tion involves heat and, much like theLexus RX 450h, the HS uses an ExhaustHeat Recovery System that capturesexhaust gas heat to speed engine coolantwarm up and allow the hybrid system tostop the engine earlier and more often inthe driving cycle when it’s not needed,such as in city driving.
Using a two-motor hybrid system, theHS 250h uses a 141 hp drive motor thatcombines with the gas engine. A secondmotor in the hybrid system serves as boththe engine starter and generator to chargethe hybrid battery pack.
The HS 250h clocks 0-60 mph in a not-to-shabby 8.4 seconds and is very responsive inhighway passing situations, thanks to the instanttorque of the electric motor and the ECVT’sability to quickly find the best gear ratio.
As for styling, the HS 250h has a tallerprofile and the A-pillars are positionedmore forward to give it a sleek, aerodynam-ic shape and a silhouette line that flowssmoothly from front to rear. Up front, thegrille is set low without openings for asmooth airflow over the hood. An air inletbelow the grille cools the hybrid systemand a larger one lower in the fascia cools
the engine and radiator.Base price on the 2011 Lexus HS 250h is
$36,970.
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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BY LYNN CARROLL
Williams Island Marina recently com-pleted more upgrades to its facilities, con-structing 600 feet of new dockage for larg-er vessels as it prepares for new laws thatwill make using marinas in the state moreinviting.
The upgrades, says Bill Draughon, marinamanager for Williams Island Marina, alsoinclude changes to electrical services.
“We’re now providing three-phasepower to 1,000 feet of the docks,”Draughon says. “Also new is a pump-outsystem at 22 slips in our North Marina areaand one designated slip.”
The improvements, he says, makeWilliams Island Marina ready for expectedincreases in the number of vessels that willbe registered in Florida.
State tax laws, which cap sales taxes at$18,000, also should boost volume atfuture boat shows.
“We believe,” Draughon says, “thatthese new regulations will encourage own-
ers to register vessels in Florida or withU.S. rather than offshore documentation tosave on taxes. Offshore registration limitsthe time a vessel can reside here. State lawshould encourage owners to stay longer atin-state marinas and use other marine-related businesses.”
Draughon says the lifestyle members enjoyat Williams Island, The Florida Riviera, isunique, putting the marina in the forefront ofthe competition for those who plan to registervessels here rather than abroad.
“The marina,” he says, “is spread aroundthe 80-acre island. Boaters have access toall club facilities and amenities. Clubmembership is free and allows access tothree restaurants, spa, tennis courts andswimming pools.”
Vessels up to 160 feet in length are wel-come at Williams Island, and those under60 feet can expect reduced rates.
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BY LYNN CARROLL
The CIA has expanded its board as part ofongoing efforts to keep up with a steadygrowth in interest and membership, saysStuart Geller, principal of Geller DesignGroup and the organization’s new president.
There’s no espionage involved here. In
this case, the CIA is Citizens Interested inArts, a nonprofit committed to preserving thevisual and performing arts in South Florida.
“This mission is accomplished,” Gellerexplains, “through grants to qualified mem-bers of the region’s artistic community.”
Since taking the helm in May, the newCIA president has established four newboard positions. Accepting appointments tonew posts are Patty Hogue Soffer, who isserving as Creative Director; MadelynFradkin, who has been named Tribute Chair;Roz Castle, who will be the CIA’sCommunity Education Liaison, and SethGordon, Public Media.
Over the summer, Geller reports, theorganization is working on its much-antici-pated Champion of the Arts Luncheon, to beheld in March of 2011.
“The honoree and location are soon to beannounced,” he says. Former CIA PresidentLenore Toby Simmons is chairing that event,with Hollis Freimark as co-chair.
Gloria Muroff and Florence Werner areserving as co-chairs for the AwardsBruncheon, the CIA’s annual grant ceremony,scheduled for January 23, 2011 at WestviewCountry Club. To date, the group has awarded
more than $500,000 to members ofmore than 100 area arts organizations.
The CIA, says Geller, now hasmore than 300 members who meetregularly on the second Wednesdayof the month now through May. Themembership fee is $125 annually.
For more information, call RosalieBorg, 954-925-6268 or visitFacebook. For grant applications,please call Dr. Dorothy Koreman,305-682-0424.
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Is it true that the University of Florida nolonger has early admission?
Yes. According to the University, they willonly have one admission deadline. The newdeadline is Nov. 1 for all applications.
My son plans to go to Duke next year. Heheard a rumor that there was some scandalregarding cheating. Is this true?
Yes. Duke’s business school has severelypunished 34 graduate students for cheating.For more information, go to Duke’s website.
Does sign language count as a foreign lan-guage?
According to the College Board,American Sign Language does not count asa foreign language.
I heard about fast-track applications forinstant-gratification college applications?What are they?
These are personalized applications. Theymay come with the student’s biographical infor-mation already filled out. Applying is free. Theyare being sent under a variety of catchy titles byat least 20 colleges and universities. Amongthem, Baylor (SnapAp), St. John’s Universityin Queens (FastAp), Loyola University inChicago (Fast Track) and Tulane (PersonalApplication). The emphasis is ease, speed andthe importance of this “limited offer”. If youhave been chosen, apply now while you can.This is strictly legit, and it does exist.
What type of questions do colleges ask ina teacher recommendation?
The following are some of the questionsfrom the University of Pennsylvania applica-tion:
*What do you know of this student’s intel-lectual qualities?
*What are your impressions of the stu-dent’s academic priorities? We are especial-ly interested in any evidence you can giveabout the nature of his/her motivation foracademic work. We are interested in thebreadth and depth of intellectual interest; theoriginality, independence and sensitivityhe/she displays in coursework; and the qual-ity of performance as compared to his/herclassmates.
*What personal qualities stand out in theapplicant? Are there any features in theapplicant’s background that will help us bet-
ter understand his/her academic or extracur-ricular performance? Are there any personalstrengths, weaknesses or problems you feelwe should be aware of?
*In your best estimate, how will the appli-cant respond to the academically competi-tive environment at Penn?
*Do you have any reason to doubt this stu-dent’s academic integrity?
*How would you compare this applicantto his/her entire class?
*Please use this space for any additionalcomments about the applicant and his/hercandidacy.
How do colleges know a student’s class rank?There is a space for guidance counselors
to answer the following questions: *Does your school rank? *This applicant ranks ___ in a college
prep group of ___. *How many others share this rank? *Is this rank weighted or unweighted? *Is this rank cumulative? If it is cumula-
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approximately what percent plan to attend afour-year college?
My son wants to get a job. His dad and Ihave repeatedly told him it is not necessary,but he really wants to get a job, and says itwill look good on his college application.What do you think?
During the school year, the only job a stu-dent should have is to study, make the bestpossible grades and have the highest possi-ble scores on his/her PSAT, SAT and SATIIs. Working in the summer is fine. Also, ifthe student must work to help the family,then, of course, the student should work.There is a place on every college applicationthat asks students to list any work or intern-ship experiences they have had during theirhigh school or college years. Although thatquestion is asked, it is not necessary to haveworked in order to gain entrance to college.It’s best that a student avoid being spread tothin. Joining clubs at school and holding anoffice in one of those clubs will show lead-ership ability. Also, community servicetakes time. Usually, there is not enough timeleft after community service activities,school activities and studying to have a job.
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The South Florida International AutoShow (SFIAS) will mark its 40th anniversarythis year by showcasing the new “GreenTechnology” vehicles, while the industrylooks to the future with cautious optimismafter two years of plummeting sales andsharp production cutbacks.
The SFIAS will open at the Miami BeachConvention Center on Nov. 5 for 10 days andofficials say that, while the size of the showis not yet up to where it was three years ago,it is pretty close and several manufacturersthat pulled out last year will have exhibitsthis time around.
“It has been a tough market for this pastyear and a half, so hopefully this 40thanniversary auto show will help spur the con-sumer to get back out there and buy a newcar,” said Rick Baker, president of the SouthFlorida Auto Dealers Association, the spon-soring entity of the show.
“Mercedes Benz is back; they were not inthe show last year along with Infiniti, andthey’re back this year, too. I guess they real-ize the importance of auto shows and theimportance of this South Florida market.
“As far as the industry is concerned, atleast we are above last year’s sales figures,”
he said. “Last year was just terrible. So we’re10 percent above terrible, but we’re doingokay. But we’re not like we were three yearsago when we were really riding high.”
Baker noted that the auto show will have acouple of new items on tap this year to show-case new technology and attract more mem-bers of the younger generation through theturnstiles.
“We have the ‘Green Way’ exhib-it and that will basically be forhybrid or electric vehicles all in onearea of the show,” he said. “Wehave seven or eight manufacturerscommitted to put their best fueleconomy vehicles in the exhibit andwe have received confirmation thatthe Nissan Leaf will be there at theopening of the show, the first threeor four days, and we’re trying to getNissan to leave it there for the wholeshow. Of course, the Chevy Voltwill be there and we’re trying to getTesla to have a car there, too,” Baker added.
“We also have a new exhibit called MiamiStreet Rides and that will include vehiclesthat have been tweaked or tricked with all thethings that appeal to today’s younger genera-tion. And we’ll still have the Million DollarAlley and Car Boutique, and we’ll haveMemory Lane, also.”
This year’s show car is the high perform-ance 500-plus hp BMW Alpina B7, and manu-facturers will showcase a host of new models,including Volvo’s new S60R that will make itsU.S. debut in Miami. Acura will exhibit its
new Sport Wagon, Jeep will display the newGrand Cherokee and Audi will unveil the all-new A8 luxury sedan. All are in the running forStar of the Show selection by the SouthernAutomotive Media Association (SAMA),which will announce the winner at the annualpress luncheon on opening day, along withpicks for Best Green Technology Vehicle andBest Concept Vehicle.
“In size, the show is about 20 percent largerthan we were last year,” Baker said. “Last yearwas about 30 percent down from where wewere three years ago, so we’re almost back towhere we were then, but we’re getting there asfar as total square footage being used. We thinkthe worst is over and we’re starting to see the
light at the end of the tun-nel, and it’s not a traincoming.”
Baker said auto salesare up industry-wide andconsumers are starting tospend money.
“The banks and thelending institutions areeasing up credit more andmore,” he said. “Youdon’t need a perfect cred-it score to qualify for anautomobile loan.”
Baker said that last yeartraffic at the show wasdown 15 to 17 percent,but that he anticipated
that this year it will return to about 600,000people.
“There’s a lot of pent-up demand out therefor new cars,” he said. “So hopefully peoplewill come and enjoy the show and get a lookat the new 2011 models.”
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $3 for chil-dren with children under 6 admitted free,with $2 discount tickets available at car deal-ers throughout South Florida or at<www.SFADA.com> website.
Ron Beasley is the automotive editor forMiami’s Community Newspapers.
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SoHo House Group opensclub-hotel on Miami BeachBY RON BEASLEY
Nick Jones started the SoHo HouseGroup in London 16 years ago. In thatshort span, it has become one of the hottestprivate club and hotel operations in theinternational marketplace.
Jones, 47, now has 25,000 members world-wide in his SoHo House Club, four clubs inLondon, another in the countryside ofEngland, one each in New York and LosAngeles, and with the recent opening of theSoHo Beach Club, one in Miami Beach. Allare private members’ clubs — a membershipcosts $1,500 a year. They also double as pub-lic hotels, meaning that even if you aren’t amember, you can still get a room at the ocean-front inn, but it just will cost you a little more.
“It’s an international club, so around theworld we have a load of members and theybuy one membership and it allows them togo into any of the houses (clubs) theywant,” Jones said. “You don’t have to be amember to stay in the hotel room, there’sjust a different rate; there’s a member’srate and a non-member’s rate.”
Jones and his SoHo House Groupbought the aging Sovereign Hotel, 4385Collins Ave., a year ago and refurbished itfrom top to bottom.
“We wanted a beachside property inAmerica,” Jones said. “But we wanted alocation where our New York memberscould fly down to and have fun on a week-end. So we’ve taken this hotel built in 1942and refurbished the whole thing. Everybedroom has been re-done; everything isbrand new; we’ve even built a tower on it.
“The restaurant is Cecconi’s; it’s open24 hours, very affordable and open to thepublic. You can go in there and have apizza and a glass of wine or you can get afull-blown meal. We also have theCowshed Spa on the premises, a rooftopswimming pool, a large pool on the
ground, a gymnasium, a cinema and bigevents programming.”
Jones said he purposely chose to buy ahotel located north of South Beach for veryspecific reasons.
“We prefer this end of the beach,” hesaid. “We prefer the actual beach; it’ssmaller and the hotel is much nearer theocean than if we were located right downon South Beach. And it’s quieter; it’s muchbusier down there.”
Jones adds that he thinks Miami is a perfectfit for his SoHo House Group because thepopulation here is young, hip and creative.
“We love the community here inMiami,” he said. “Our membership base isvery creative. It’s very much made up offilm, media, fashion — that sort. It’s verymuch the basis of where our membershipcomes from. And that’s here in abundancein Miami, so we have a great local mem-bership base. And, besides, 50 roomsshouldn’t be too difficult to fill.”
For more information, call 786-507-7900 or go online to <www.sohobeach-house.com>.
Nick Jones is pictured in the lobby of the SoHo BeachClub.
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