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BY BARI AUERBACH
s There Justice in the CriminalJustice System?” was the topic of arecent Aventura Marketing CouncilChairman’s Roundtable luncheon
featuring attorney, author and national medialegal analyst Mark Eiglarsh, named one ofFlorida Trend’s “Legal Elite.” AmericanStorm Protection (ASP) Windows and Doorsand TM Windows/Florida’s Best hosted theevent raising the bar for business-building atChristine Lee’s at Gulfstream Park. Declaring the luncheon officially in ses-
sion, Bob Hollander of Brown & Brown In-surance standing in for AMC Chair CliffSchulman of Weiss, Serota, Helfman, wel-comed business and community leadersalong with Jonathan Rodriguez of AmericanStorm Protection (ASP) Windows and Doorsand Blair Liss of TM Windows/Florida’sBest, who shared “expert testimony” aboutsuccess based on customer satisfaction. Family-owned and operated, ASP is
South Florida's premier impact window,door and hurricane protection contractorspecializing in affordable, energy-efficientsolutions for retrofit and new constructioninstallations protecting residential and com-mercial properties from natural disasterand intruders. For over 40 years, TMWindows/Florida’s Best has been expertlymanufacturing a complete line of standardand custom aluminum windows and doors
including Florida’s Best brand and the Val-orPro vinyl system designed to withstandFlorida’s unique climate conditions and helpensure security. Taking the stand, Eiglarsh gave AMC
members a “window of opportunity” to learnmore about the justice system. Based in South
Florida, The Law Officesof Mark Eiglarsh pro-vides aggressive and in-novative representationof all criminal matters inboth State and Federalcourt. A former prosecu-tor and veteran criminaldefense attorney,Eiglarsh serves as a legalanalyst for CNN Head-line News and The FoxNews Channel and hasbeen featured on nation-ally televised programsincluding The View, 60Minutes, The Today
Show, the O’Reilly Factor and E! News.“We have the world’s best justice system
because it’s about what can be proven,” Ei-glarsh said. “To arrest someone requiresprobable cause - but before someone can befound guilty there must be proof beyond areasonable doubt that the crime was commit-ted and that the defendant was the one whocommitted the crime. I would change juryforms so instead of ‘guilty or not guilty’ thechoice would be ‘proven or not proven.’” Eiglarsh went on to enlist the help of the
audience to hold a mock trial highlightinghow difficult it can be to obtain convictionsdue to lack of sufficient evidence. Heemphasized, “Ultimately, it’s the qualityand quantity of evidence that will affect theoutcome of cases more than anything else.” Before networking proceedings were ad-
journed, based on indisputable evidence in-cluding “dedication, integrity and superior
American Storm Protection (ASP) Windows and Doors & TM Windows/Florida’s Best hosts Mark Eiglarsh
Aventura Mall createsWorld’s Largest
Chocolate Mousse
See AVENTURA MALL page 4
Aventura Mall, Miami’s premiershopping destination, created theLargest Chocolate Mousse in historyat its annual Chocolate Festival onSunday, Oct. 6. Totaling 496 pounds,the dessert was submitted to GuinnessWorld Records. The event raised thou-sands of dollars for the Children’sCraniofacial Association, a nationalnon-profit organization that addressesthe medical, financial, emotional, andeducational concerns of children withcraniofacial conditions.Aventura Mall shoppers watched as
Executive Chefs Rick Chiavari fromTurnberry Ocean Colony and DannyMalone from Turnberry Isle Miami ledthe effort to beat the previous 313-pound world record set in France in2010. The gigantic dessert took fivehours to complete and outweighed theexisting record by 183 pounds. Once
Blair Liss, TM Windows / Florida’s Best; Yesenia Rodriguez, ASP Windows and Doors; Mark Eiglarsh,Attorney; Lourdes, Oscar and Jonathan Rodriguez, ASP Windows and Doors
Published in cooperation with the Aventura Marketing Council Connecting Local Communities
communitynewspapers.com 305-669-7355Oct. 30 - Nov. 12, 2013
See MARK EIGLARSH, page 4Photography by Andrew Goldstein
AMC members learn about evidence in the courtroom
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service,” everyone unanimously agreedto highly recommend American StormProtection (ASP) Windows and Doors:Phone: 888-782-8342, aspwindows.com
and TM Windows/Florida’s Best: Phone:954-781-4430, tmwindow.com. To contactthe Law Offices of Mark Eiglarsh, phone:305-674-0003 or visit eiglarshlaw.com.
MARK EIGLARSH, from front page
weighed, the hefty mousse was served toa long line of hungry shoppers.Throughout the day, shoppers also in-
dulged in sweet treats from some of SouthFlorida’s most popular restaurants andchocolatiers. Culinary crafts for children,giveaways and raffles provided family-friendly entertainment.Chocolate Festival participants included
Color Me Mine/Alisa's Painted Bistro, BCCafé/Tacos, Churro Mania, Clarabelles,Crepemaker, Dolce Peccati, Fireman Der-ricks Pies, Florida International University,Ft. Lauderdale Art Institute, Mariners SandCountry Club, Munchcakes, P.A.C Pas-tries, Porto Vita, Sugar Yummy Momma,Sweet Tooth, Trazos Academy, The DailyMelt, Turnberry Isle Miami, Turnberry
Ocean Colony and Veggie Express.The Chocolate Festival was sponsored
by Ann and Ari Deshe Foundation, BCCafé, Gym Kidz, Hercules, Mark GordonFoundation, Michael Klein Foundation andNew York Bakeries.The official results of Aventura Mall’s
entry into the Guinness World Records willbe announced within the next four to sixweeks.
Aventura Mall is located at 19501Biscayne Boulevard, and is open Mondaythrough Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.,and Sunday, Noon to 8 p.m. For moreinformation, call 305-935-1110 or visitwww.aventuramall.com. Aventura Mallis owned and managed by TurnberryAssociates.
AVENTURA MALL, from front page
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Aventura Comm. Teri Holzberg re-enacts victimin story to audience; Mark Eiglarsh, Attorney
Len Brenner, Joint Council of Aventura and Bob Hollander,Brown & Brown Insurance of Florida
Being cranky is a feeling. You mightnot even know that you are cranky. Youmay just feel testy, irritable, cantankerous,snappish, ill-tempered, bad-tempered orshort-tempered and a bit peevish or crotch-ety.
What makes you cranky? Make a list ofthe things you feel cranky about in that verymoment. Sometimes, it is a thought, a fearor an actual event. Get to know your trig-gers and what makes you upset and unhap-py. Get to know your vulnerabilities. Learnto identify what is making you feel peevish,contentious, querulous and irascible.
Crankiness is usually born out of frus-tration and conflicting desires. Frustrationbecause you cannot do something you wantto do and frustration because you do nothave control over the inconvenient inter-ruptions in your life or daily routine. Thingscan be a definite annoyance especiallywhen things are out of your hands and theyare no longer pleasant or enjoyable.
Crankiness may be born out of rebel-lion because you are being forced tochange, adapt, tolerate and accept less thanan ideal situation.
Do not let crankiness escalate intoanger because something has been takenaway from you. And you feel that you willno longer be able to do what you like, orwant or what you are used to, because ofthese outside changes to your routine orlife.
The most important thing you can do isto tell others. Announce your mood. Warnyour loved ones, family and friends, co-workers and boss. Let them know that it isnot them, it is you. Tell them when youfeel cranky.
Talk to yourself, “What is really both-ering me?” “What can I do about it?” Keepit in perspective.
It is OK to accept sympathy. It can bevery helpful to have others agree with youand commiserate with you. Remember thatthese feelings will pass eventually.
Let it go. Redirect your thoughts ontosomething else pleasant and unrelated. Dosomething fun to change your mood.
Patricia Frank is a LicensedPsychotherapist. She can be reached at305-788-4864, [email protected]
Patricia C. Frank
The Cranky Cure
FRANKLY SPEAKING
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¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce HongosEntre Los Dedos De Sus Pies/Pie De Atleta?
Do you or someone you know haveTinea Pedis/Athlete’s Foot?
FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 18 years or older thatsuffer from Tinea Pedis “Redness, Itchiness, Maceration, Erosion, and/or Scaling areasin between your toes” to participate in a three [3] study-visit clinical research study.Medical Insurance is not required for study participation.
Qualified participants will receive:• Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.• Investigational Study Medication or placebo at no cost.• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $150.00.
FXM Research en Miramar está buscando a hombres y mujeres de 18 años o más deedad que padecen deHongos Entre Los Dedos De Sus Pies “Enrojecimiento, Picazón,Humedad, Erosiones, y/o áreas de Descamación entre los dedos de los pies”, paraparticipar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de tres [3] visitas. No serequiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.
Los participantes que califiquen recibirán:• Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.• Los medicamentos bajo investigación o placebo sin costo alguno.• Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $150.00.
Francisco Flores, MD.Board Certified DermatologistFXM Research Miramar
FXM Research Miramar3000 SW 148th Avenue, Suite 216
Miramar, FL 33027
(954) 430-1097
www.fxmresearch.com
For more information please call: Para más información por favor llame al:
¿Tiene usted o alguien queusted conoce Rosacea?
Do you or someone youknow have Rosacea?
FXM Research en Miramar está buscando hombres y mujeres de 18 años de edad omás que padecen deRosacea “Enrojecimiento en la frente, mejillas, y nariz con lesionessimilares al acné”, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere decuatro [4] visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.
Los participantes que califiquen recibirán:• Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.• Los medicamentos del estudio bajo investigación o placebo sin costo alguno.• Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $200.00.
FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 18 years or older thatsuffer from Rosacea “Redness on forehead, cheeks, and nose with acne type lesionson your face” to participate in a four [4] study-visit clinical research study. MedicalInsurance is not required for study participation.
Qualified participants will receive:• Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.• Investigational Study Medication or placebo at no cost.• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $200.00.
Francisco Flores, MD.Board Certified DermatologistFXM Research Miramar
FXM Research Miramar3000 SW 148th Avenue, Suite 216
Miramar, FL 33027
(954) 430-1097
www.fxmresearch.com
For more information please call: Para más información por favor llame al:
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Photography by Andrew Goldstein
American Storm Protection (ASP)Windows and Doors & TM Windows /
Florida’s Best hosts Mark Eiglarsh
Arthur Barr, Barr & Associates and ZoraidaDruckman, Ofc. of FL Sen. Gwen Margolis
Edgar Nieto and Jeff Levinson, Coconut Grove Bank
Vice Mayor Michael Stern, Stern Bloom Media andFL Rep. Joe Gibbons
Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman Edelcup;Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb; Mark Eiglarsh,Attorney; Sen. Ron Silver
Dan Palmer, Aventura News and Mary Jacobazzi Aventura Comm. Howard Weinberg, AssociationLaw Group and The Hon. Consul Regine Chevallier,Consulate General of Haiti
Mayor Norman Edelcup; Mary Lee, Christine Lee’sat Gulfstream Park; The Hon. Lew Thaler, SunnyIsles Beach; Mayor Jean Rosenfield, Bal Harbour
Andy Meyrowitz, KW Property Management &Consulting and Maria Michaels, Coconut GroveBank
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Jews throughout the world revereAbraham Lincoln as a hero of unsurpasseddistinction. In fact, a street in Jerusalem isnamed after him. Several of Lincoln’s closefriends and supporters during the Civil Warwere Jewish, including Simon Wolf.According to historians David G. Dalin andAlfred J. Kolatch, Lincoln’s associationwith Wolfe was widely publicized after anincident that occurred during the Civil Warinvolving a young Jewish soldier who wasaccused of desertion and was to be shot thefollowing day. Simon went to see Lincoln toplead for the life of the soldier. Simonadvised that the soldier was not a deserter,but had simply left the camp without per-mission “to see his dying mother.”
Lincoln advised that he could do noth-ing to help the young soldier becauseSecretary of War Stanton threatened to
resign if I pardoned another deserter. Simonthen appealed to Lincoln’s compassionatenature:
“What would you have done in theboy’s place? If your dying mother had sum-moned you to her bedside to receive her lastmessage before her soul would be sum-moned to its Maker, would you have ratherhave been a deserter to her who gave youbirth or a deserter in law but not in fact, tothe flag to which you had sworn allegiance?
Simon had reached into Lincoln’s heart,as the president was devoted to his belovedmother who died when he was a youngsterand the stepmother who thereafter raisedhim. After Lincoln’s election and prior to histrip to Washington, he went back toKentucky to visit to his aging stepmother,who said of him that he was the finest boyshe had ever met. Lincoln reflected onSimon’s words, called in his secretary and“ordered that a telegram be sent to halt theexecution.” The soldier soon returned to hisregiment and in the 1864 battle of ColdHarbor was killed while leading a chargewith an American flag held aloft in his hand.When the president learned of the soldier’sheroism, he said: ‘I thank God for havingdone the right thing.’”
Lincoln, Simon Wolf andthe Jewish deserter
HISTORICALLY YOURS
Bob Diamond
Around Town in Aventura
Eric Soroka, City Manager,Aventura; Aventura MarketingCouncil Development ChairPeter L. Fishel, CPA; PoliceChief Steve Steinberg, Aventura;Margarita Lamadrid and LyndaAzrikan, U.S. Century Bank
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center hosts Board MeetingAventura Marketing Council BoardMembers (L to R): Ben Launerts,Parksman Parking; Bob Hollander,Brown & Brown Insurance ofFlorida; Charlene Welker, MountSinai Medical Center; Alisa Bert,Aventura Hospital and MedicalCenter; AMC Chairman CliffSchulman, Weiss Serota Helfman;Jan Hansen, Gulfstream Park Racing& Casino; Andy Lewis, EisingerBrown Lewis; Jeff Levinson, Co-conut Grove Bank; Gary Pyott,FirstService Residential; DanPalmer, Aventura News; Tom Oliveri,Northern Trust; Fernando Levy Hara,mckafka Development Group
U.S. Century Bank hosts ‘Meet yourCity Manager and Police Chief’
Vivianna Stubbe, Haratz & Stubbe and AventuraComm. Howard Weinberg, Association LawGroup
Brian Zippin, Zip In Media Productions; KarenNewell, BlueWater Business Promotions;Marcelo Zelicovich, Doctor Aromas
AMC members learn what’s on the agenda in theCity of Aventura
Lori Fein, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesFlorida Realty and Adrienne Barker, BarkerAnimation Art Gallery
Adam Mopsick, Amicon Construction Services; John Forbes, Forbes Architects ; Mike Lombardi, LMDevelopment; Jonathan Evans, WIPOA Board Member; Marie Parodi, Spa Director; Rod L. White,WIPOA Board President; The Hon. Aventura Mayor Susan Gottlieb; Aventura Comm. Billy Joel;Jonathan Fels, WIPOA Board Member; Aventura Comm. Howard Weinberg; Janette Giddings, WIPOAGeneral Manager; Martin Z. Margulies, Developer Bellini Williams Island; Wilma Felder, WIPOA BoardMember; Arthur Jurkowitz, WIPOA Board Member
Williams Island Spa hostsEvening Networking Reception
Cindy Mirapol, Bloomgarden, Goudreau& Rosen; Debbie Blasberg, OneSotheby's International Realty; ScottSander, Sander & Associates; VitaGopman, Riemer Insurance Group; LauraBotero, Safra National Bank of NY; Jeffand Karen Ulm, AKAM On-Site
Aventura Comm. Billy Joel;Stephanie Trump, AcqualinaResort & Spa; Sandra Joel;Ben Launerts, ParksmanParking
Julie Magaldi, FirstServiceResidential; StephanieDeThomas, Williams IslandPOA; Vasudha Kamineni,Kovens Conference Center,FIU
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Every day, underground pipelines safely transport
natural gas to homes and businesses throughout
the area. Florida City Gas is responsible for the
security and maintenance of pipelines in our
service territory.
Call Before You DigBefore digging around your property, state law
requires you call 811 to have
your utility lines professionally
marked – for free! You must wait
the required amount of time before
you begin your project.
Pipeline markers indicate the presence of pipe
and right-of-way. While they’re not present in all
areas, it’s always best to call 811.If right-of-way is
adjacent to your property, it is your responsibility to
ensure no new landscaping or physical structure
interferes with access to the pipeline, and with our
ability to keep it safe through routine monitoring
and maintenance. Information about transmission
pipelines operating in your community is available
through the National Pipeline Mapping System
(NPMS) and is available online at
www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov.
Water Heater SafetyThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
urges all users to lower their water heaters to 120
degrees Fahrenheit.
Carbon MonoxideIncomplete combustion of any fuel – produces
carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is poisonous
and has no odor, taste or color. Carbon monoxide
detectors are helpful, but they are no substitute
for using equipment safely. This includes having it
inspected once a year by a certified contractor.
Appliance SafetyAccording to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency:
• It’s important that you have your furnace
inspected by a qualified specialist.
• Be sure all furnace controls and emergency
shutoffs are in proper working condition.
• Keep trash and other combustible material
away from your air heating and water
heating systems.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FROM FLORIDA CITY GAS
IF YOU SMELL GAS, ACT FAST.Although natural gas pipeline incidents are uncommon, these tips will help you identify a possible leak and know what to do.
LOOK for blowing dirt or continued bubbling of standing water.
LISTEN for a hissing or roaring sound near a natural gas appliance or line.
SMELL for the distinctive rotten-egg scent of natural gas.Take action if you detect even a small amount of this odor.
LEAVE the area IMMEDIATELY if you detect a natural gas leak.Don’t try to identify the source or stop the leak.
CALL Florida City Gas at 888.352.5325 or 911 once you are safely away from the possible leak site. Stay away from the area until a Florida City Gas representative or emergency personnel indicate it is safe to return.
REMEMBER while near a possible natural gas leak, do not touch or use anything that may cause a spark. This includes lighters,matches, cigarettes, flashlights, light switches and telephones.Wait until you have left the area to use a cell phone.
For more information,visit floridacitygas.com/safety or call 800.9937546.
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BY RUSSEL LAZEGA, Attorney and Author
So, they had a catchyslogan that made you ex-pect that when disasterstruck they would beneighborly, or stand besideyou, or take everythinginto their good, capablehands. But now that you
need them to defend or pay your claim, doesit feel like your good neighbor has packedup and left the barrio? Know that Floridahas tough laws to protect consumers againstinsurance company misconduct like refus-ing to defend you when you make a claim;unreasonably delaying the payment of yourclaim or improperly dropping your cover-age without reason or warning. Also knowthat insurance companies don’t want you toknow that you have these protections. Sohere’s what they’re not telling you:For most types of insurance claims insur-
ance companies are required to pay you in-terest if your claim payment is more than 30to 60 days overdue. If your claim paymentwas unreasonably delayed, check that inter-est was also paid.
If a claim is made against you, immedi-ately notify your insurance company to ac-cept and defend the claim. If they refuse todefend the claim or ignore it, know that theymay have to pay your attorney’s fees if youhire a lawyer to challenge them.If your claim is denied, delayed or under-
paid, have a lawyer look at it – FOR FREE.Most lawyers handling insurance cases willwork on a percentage of what they recoverand don’t charge any upfront fees or re-tainer. Better yet, in many cases the insur-ance company may be have to pay yourattorney’s fees ON TOP OF YOUR recov-ery, meaning the lawyer charges you noth-ing. A good attorney will know what tolook for and will generally look for free –so ask!The important thing to remember is you
don’t have to stand there and take “nobody’shome” for an answer. So don’t get frus-trated, get a lawyer.Russel Lazega is an attorney who repre-
sents consumers and policy holders in dis-putes with their insurance companies. He isalso the author of several of Florida’s lead-ing legal textbooks on insurance law. Hecan be reached at [email protected].
What to do when your InsuranceCompany is not on your side
¿Tiene usted o alguien queusted conoce Acné Facial?
Do you or someone youknow have Facial Acne?
Francisco Flores, MD.Board Certified DermatologistFXM Research Miramar
FXM Research Miramar3000 SW 148th Avenue, Suite 216
Miramar, FL 33027
(954) 430-1097
FXMResearch in Miramar is looking for males and females 12 years of age or olderthat suffer from FacialAcne, to participate in an seven [7] study-visit clinical researchstudy. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation.
Qualified participants will receive:• Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.• Investigational Study Medication at no cost.• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $350.00.
FXM Research en Miramar está buscando hombres y mujeres de 12 años de edad o másque padecen de Acné Facial, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación querequiere de siete [7] visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.
Los participantes que califiquen recibirán:• Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.• Los medicamentos del estudio bajo investigación sin costo alguno.• Un reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $350.00.
www.fxmresearch.com
For more information please call: Para más información por favor llame al:
¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce HongosEntre Los Dedos De Sus Pies/Pie De Atleta?
Do you or someone you know haveTinea Pedis/Athlete’s Foot?
FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 18 years or older thatsuffer from Tinea Pedis “Redness, Itchiness, Maceration, Erosion, and/or Scaling areasin between your toes” to participate in a three [3] study-visit clinical research study.Medical Insurance is not required for study participation.
Qualified participants will receive:• Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.• Investigational Study Medication or placebo at no cost.• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $150.00.
FXM Research en Miramar está buscando a hombres y mujeres de 18 años o más deedad que padecen deHongos Entre Los Dedos De Sus Pies “Enrojecimiento, Picazón,Humedad, Erosiones, y/o áreas de Descamación entre los dedos de los pies”, paraparticipar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de tres [3] visitas. No serequiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.
Los participantes que califiquen recibirán:• Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.• Los medicamentos bajo investigación o placebo sin costo alguno.• Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $150.00.
Francisco Flores, MD.Board Certified DermatologistFXM Research Miramar
FXM Research Miramar3000 SW 148th Avenue, Suite 216
Miramar, FL 33027
(954) 430-1097
www.fxmresearch.com
For more information please call: Para más información por favor llame al:
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Photography by Andrew Goldstein
Carl Lender, Hotwire Communications; Mary Lee,Christine Lee’s at Gulfstream Park; Sonny Levitt,Riverside-Gordon Memorial Chapels
Esteban Saenz, Bank United and Brian Zippin, ZipIn Media Productions
Luza Gutierrez and Miguel Hoyer, Residence Inn byMarriott- Aventura Mall
Andrew Waxman, Mercantil Commercebank;The Hon. Lew Thaler, Sunny Isles Beach; LesyaPelyushko, Merrill Lynch Global WealthManagement MAB Group
Russell Rylant and Steve Goitia, IT Doctors Ted Delcima; and Maxine Lopez, Airstron
Marc Hurwitz, Crossroads Investigations and JulieBaroniel, Mass Mutual
Doug Schrager, Mel Gordon and Randall Woolley,Ameriprise Financial
American Storm Protection (ASP)Windows and Doors & TM Windows /
Florida’s Best hosts Mark Eiglarsh
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ances at 11 a.m. and 1p.m. feature free pre-showarts and crafts with YoungAt Art Museum as well asface painting. After theshow, complimentarysnacks are provided byWhole Foods Market.The series continues on
November 16 with TheVery Hungry Caterpillar, a collection ofthree Eric Cale stories in a production whichthe Los Angeles Times called "a quiet de-light... brought to memorable life." The titletale of a voracious caterpillar's journey tobecoming a beautiful butterfly is joined bythe shape shifting adventures of The LittleCloud and a trip to the zoo with The Mixed-Up Chameleon.The series takes flight with Peter Pan on
January 25 in a touring production adapta-tion of J.M. Barrie's classic tale created byBroadway and London directors John Cairdand Trevor Nunn. In turn-of-the-20th cen-
tury London, children usetheir imaginations toreenact the story of PeterPan in Neverland and es-cape the evil CaptainHook while learning theimportance of friendshipand the value of family.Two lost children find
adventure when theymust escape a wickedwitch in a haunted forestin the series conclusion.Stages Productions’thrilling musical Hanseland Gretel, based on En-glebert Humperdinck'sopera, is performed on
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311- 7469 or select a seat online atwww.AventuraCenter.org. Tickets can bepurchased at the Aventura Arts & CulturalCenter box office Tuesday through Saturdayfrom noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior toeach performance. The Aventura Arts &Cultural Center is located at 3385 N.E. 188Street in Aventura.
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Celebrate the Sixth AnnualSunny Isles Beach Jazz FestivalAcqualina Resort & Spa will celebrate
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Warren Henry Auto Group hosts inaugural‘Cars, Cause and Charity’ Fundraiser
Warren Henry Auto Group,South Florida’s premier luxuryauto group and Lou La Vie hostedthe inaugural “Cars, Cause andCharity” fundraiser event this pastJuly at Gulfstream Park Racing &Casino.The block party featured a show-
case of hundreds of the world’sfinest classic and exotic vehicles, acooking demo with Celebrity ChefIngrid Hoffman, horse racing andlive entertainment. The eventraised more than $3,800 forWounded Warriors of SouthFlorida.Wounded Warriors of South
Florida is a non-profit organizationthat helps injured veterans return-ing home from duty by offeringspecial programs, support andcommunity to ease their readjust-ment. Warren Henry is proud to do their partin supporting our nation’s heroes and hero-ines by helping the organization work to-ward its goal of creating the most successful,well-adjusted generation of wounded serv-ice members in our nation's history.Ingrid Hoffmann, professional eater and
host of Simply Delicioso (Cooking Channel)and Delicioso (Univision), is passionateabout food and entertaining and spends eachday sharing her enthusiasm and talent withan international audience. In 2010, Ingridpartnered with Spanish media giant, Univi-sion, to take her Delicioso brand to a newlevel. Hoffmann and Delicioso are featuredin a range of cooking segments and capsulesacross Univision Networks, including pop-ular morning show “Despierta America” anddaytime show “Hoy,” as well as anonline/mobile platform with Univision De-
licioso. Her latest book LATIN D’LITE:Delicious Latin Recipes with a HealthyTwist (Celebra Hardcover; April 2, 2013) isavailable in bookstores nationwide in bothEnglish and Spanish.Event sponsors included: Lynx Profes-
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ren Henry Auto Group is headquartered inMiami, Florida with eight South Floridafranchises including Warren Henry Infiniti,Warren Henry Volvo, Warren HenryJaguar, Fisker Miami, Land Rover NorthDade, Land Rover South Dade, Lamborgh-ini Palm Beach and Motor Trend CertifiedPre-Owned Center of Broward. WarrenHenry Auto Group’s corporate office is lo-cated at 20860 NW 2nd Avenue (Hwy. 441),Miami. For more information, call 888-856-3113 or visit www.warrenhenryauto.com.
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Celebrate The 18th Annual I HaveA Dream Foundation Miami GalaSouth Florida philanthropists are invited
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auction, guests will enjoy dinner, music
and a live auction. Consistently one ofSouth Florida’s most highly anticipatedannual events, funds raised at the gala ben-efit the I Have a Dream FoundationMiami’s Dreamers. In 2012, the I Have aDream Gala raised more than $500,000 forchildren’s programming in South Florida.Individual and corporate sponsorships
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Flying High at Ayama YogaThe world of yoga has been turned upside
down – literally! The anti-gravity cousin oftraditional yoga has South Florida yogishanging out at Ayama Yoga Center in NorthMiami Beach for their new, 60-minute Fly-ing Yoga classes.A fusion of yoga, acrobatics and gymnas-
tics, Ayama Yoga’s anti-gravity classes areperformed a few feet above the ground. Stu-dents are suspended in a silk hammock (across between a soft trapeze and cocoon)that acts as one’s support system, allowingparticipants to travel and flow freely be-tween postures to stretch and strengthenwithout overstressing joints or compressingvertebrae.“Flying yoga is great for beginners and
physical therapy patients as well as your av-erage yogi,” explains Mariano Ardissone,teacher and owner of Ayama Yoga.“The fluidity of aerial yoga has already
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brational work including Reiki or musictherapy, and mental/emotional wellnessthrough meditation and life coaching.Ayama’s 2,200 sq. ft. studio features a
warm, spacious and enchanting space topractice with an easily accessible locationright off of Biscayne Blvd. In addition, thestudio space features an eco-friendly bou-tique, changing room, showers and amplefree parking.Ayama Yoga is located at 2250 NE 163rd
Street, Suite 3C in North Miami Beach nextto the Thai House II Restaurant. For moreinformation or to schedule a class, call305.932.7755 or visit ayamayoga.com.
Michael Putney briefs Boys TownJerusalem supporters
Emmy award winning journalist MichaelPutney recently presented a Middle East Up-date to an overflow crowd of Boys TownJerusalem (BTJ) contributors at Mo’s Bagel,Aventura. BTJ is one of Israel's premier in-
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You’ll want to go back again and again to Port of CallBY LEVI MEYER
My wife Lauren and I like to think of our-selves as “foodies” and when we stumbleupon an incredible dining experience, welike to share it with the world. If you haven’talready heard, Chef Ben Huselton, who wasawarded 2013 “Best Chef America,” hasjoined together with one of New York’smost famous sushi artists, Kevin Z, to opena new restaurant in The Village at Gulf-stream Park. Port of Call: Modern AmericanCuisine, better known as POC, is a fusionrestaurant that brings together modernAmerican cuisine and exquisite sushi cre-ations, with a fun tapas style theme.Feeling adventurous, we left our dining
fate up to our server and played a game ofCulinary Roulette. She asked a few questionsabout preference and allergies and proceededto hand select some personal favorites fromthe menu.Admittedly, I am not too adventurous
when it comes to my drink, so I ordered sin-gle malt, of which they had a vast collectionfrom which to choose. My wife, less pickyin this subject, had the bartender whip up afruity concoction in a martini glass, and allwas well in the world. After a few sips and alittle conversation, the food began to arriveand the presentation was show stopping.
Our server brought us two soups – one ofthem was a cold tomato gazpacho, splitdown the middle with red and yellow tomatoto form a Ying Yang shape in the bowl. Thelobster bisque, presented in an incrediblyunique fashion, was served with the lobsteralone in an empty bowl and the bisque waspoured over the top at your table (whoa!).For appetizers, we were served a Water-
melon Asparagus & Mozzarella Salad andFoie Gras on a bed of Jameson flavoredShredded Pear. The salad was artfully dis-played and very refreshing, while the FoieGras was surprisingly salty sweet. We weresufficiently teased and eager to see what wasin store for our main course.Queue the Glazed Beef Short Ribs with
Whipped Carrots! Having my best tablemanners in mind, I reached for my fork andknife, only to discover that a knife would notbe necessary. The meat was so tender youcould have pulled it apart with a spoon! Def-initely among the top five short ribs I’ve everhad. Needless to say, manners went out thewindow as I cleaned the plate with my bread.I was so engulfed with my short ribs, that Ibarely stopped to make note of my wife’sgorgeous sushi platter that was so well pre-sented that it could have (and probably has)won an award.We were stuffed, but decided to wait
around long enough to let our food settle sowe could see what dessert masterpieces werein store for us. What? You didn’t think wewould skip dessert, did you? I could go on andon describing dessert, but instead, you willjust have to trust me when I tell you to orderthe Deconstructed Carrot Cake with CreamCheese Ice Cream and Spicy Pecans. Youmight also want to get the homemadeMango,Watermelon and Mojito sorbet assortment.As we waddled to the car, we were already
planning our next visits (yes, visits – plural).We want to make sure we go for POC’s $21weekend brunch as well as the weekday“order guaranteed in 15 minutes” lunch. Welook forward to going back and we encour-age everyone to go check it out. The staffwas friendly, the location is perfect, the priceis reasonable and the food is incredible.What more can you ask for?Port Of Call: Modern American Cuisine is
located at Village at Gulfstream Park, 600Silks Run, Suite 1210, Hallandale, Fl 33009.Tel: 954-391-7229. For more information,visit www.pocrestaurants.com.Levi Meyer is a South Florida real estate
agent at Fortune International Realty. He isa third generation Miami native with apassion for all things in South Florida. Hecan be contacted via his website at www.levimeyer.com.
Executive Chef Ben Huselton (center) welcomedLevi Meyer and wife Lauren to Port of Call.
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Northwestern Mutual / Laser Financial Group ‘champions’ Young StarsBY BARI AUERBACH
“MVP” will stand for Most Valuable Pre-senter when the 4th annual AT&T YoungStars Showcase presented by NorthwesternMutual / Laser Financial Group wows theaudience at the Aventura Arts and CulturalCenter on Sunday, Dec. 8.The super spectacular event coincidingwith
the Aventura Marketing Council’s 25th an-niversary celebration will mark NorthwesternMutual / Laser Financial Group’s “two-peat”philanthropic effort to help showcase the talentof sensational young singers destined to be fu-ture stars. Assuming a lead sponsorship roletwo years running highlights NorthwesternMutual/ Laser Financial Group’s commitmentto community outreach initiatives – a goalcheered on by Jordan Laser, managing directorof the Laser Financial Group with Northwest-ern Mutual in Aventura.Sharing “impressive stats,” Laser attrib-
utes the company’s success to the drive todeliver superior financial value to clients.Northwestern Mutual, the nation’s largest di-rect provider of individual life insurance, hasearned the industry’s best possible insuranceand financial strength ratings from all fourmajor rating agencies; has been recognizedas the “World’s Most Admired” life insur-ance company in a Fortune magazine survey;and recently achieved an annual dividend
payout approaching $4.9 billion – one of thelargest in company history.“The Laser Financial Group’s core values
focus on ‘doing the right thing’ for clients;developing long-term relationships; buildingand preserving financial strength; and offer-ing world-class products and expert guid-ance to address clients’ changing needs,”Laser said. “Our results tell an exciting storyabout the continuing power of our business
model here in Aventura and the relevance ofour products and services in all economic en-vironments.”Kicking off yet another winning game
plan to give back, Laser is now looking for-ward to joining a virtual “dream team” com-prised of business leaders and top-caliberentertainment industry professionals unitingto help young stars shine bright. The Dec. 8AT&T Young Stars Showcases presented by
Northwestern Mutual / Laser FinancialGroup will once again benefit the AventuraMarketing Council’s Education Foundation,supporting a wide range of educational ini-tiatives for students.For more information about purchasing
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Aventura Diner: ‘Simply Delicious!’BY BARI AUERBACH
“Delicious!...The best quiche I’ve everhad!…This is my new favorite place forbreakfast, lunch and dinner!” Word ofmouth is quickly spreading about AventuraDiner – receiving rave reviews for Ameri-
can cooking with Eu-ropean flair thanks totalented ExecutiveChef Robert Ibgui.Conveniently lo-
cated in the AventuraPlaza (17951 BiscayneBoulevard) AventuraDiner may have amodest façade – butChef Robert is creat-ing extraordinary din-ing experiences with
all-time favorites ranging from delectablequiche, customized omelets, juicy burgers,hearty sandwiches on freshly baked Frenchbaguettes, homemade soups and a variety ofsalads – to unique daily specials so you canalways try something new, different andsimply delicious!Originally from France, Chef Robert’s
numerous claims to culinary fame includepreparing sumptuous cuisine as well as
health conscious meals for five-star hotels,luxurious country clubs and an upscaleHyatt community. Devising the best recipefor continued success, Chef Robert hastransformed the former site of a conven-ience store into an ultra-convenient, friendlydining destination where you can actuallywatch him create your personalized order.Business colleagues, friends and families
also appreciate the “something for every-one” menu with diverse selections such asthe Cuban Sandwich with roasted pork andplantain chips, a Mediterranean hummusplatter, Empanadas, Italian skewers witheggplant and mozzarella, and lemon chickenCaesar salad. Classics include the best hamand cheese omelet with home fries, an Eng-lish muffin tuna melt, bagels and creamcheese or authentic French toast. You’llnever have to wait long to be served a sim-ply delicious meal - plus the value is simplyincredible! Signature entrees featuring NewYork steak, shrimp, veal and fresh fish areall under $20.So what do you get when you mix Chef
Robert’s culinary artistry with the highestquality ingredients, warm hospitality and adash of fast dine-in or takeout service?Aventura Diner – where affordability is al-ways the icing on the tempting French
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5 p.m.; and dinner on Thursday, Fridayand Saturday until 9 p.m. For more infor-mation or to place a takeout order, phone:305-933-1902.
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The all-new 2013 RAV4 is the fourth-gen-eration of Toyota’s popular crossover utilityvehicle. The new design features a sleek-sloping roofline, an aggressive character line,sculpted front and rear fenders and boldlyproportioned taillights. The new interior hasa premium, sophisticated look with soft-touch accents and driver-centric controls.
In a break with its heritage, RAV4switched from its side-hinged rear door to aconvenient roof-hinged liftgate, with a space-saver spare tire stored beneath the cargofloor. Standard on the Limited grade is a one-touch power rear liftgate with driver-selec-table memory height settings. There’s two-row seating for five and a host of availablein-cabin technologies.
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RAV4 front-wheel-drive models have anEPA-rated fuel efficiency of 24/31 mpg,while all-wheel-drive models get 22/29mpg. A new Eco mode is designed to pro-mote more efficient driving and enhancefuel efficiency.
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wheel disc brakes. The LE rides on 17-inchsteel wheels, XLE on 17-inch alloys and theLimited on 18-inch alloys.
In both front- and all-wheel drive RAV4’sSport Mode sharpens shift timing, throttleresponse and steering response. When down-shifting the RAV4 six-speed automatic trans-mission in “S” Mode, engine revs rise with aclearly audible “blip,” adding to the drivingexperience.
In the RAV4 with AWD, Dynamic TorqueControl AWD has additional benefits. Whenturning into and through a corner, power is
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The MSRP on the 2013 Toyota RAV4ranges from $23,300 to $28,410.
Ron Beasley is the automotive editor forMiami’s Community Newspapers. He may becontacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261,or by addressing email correspondence to<[email protected]>.
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