aventura news 5.2.12

AventuraAventuraBY BARI AUERBACH

AA ventura Marketing Councilmembers were recentlyamong the first to discoverall the great new reasons

why “It’s a New Stay” at Courtyard byMarriott when Turnberry Associates hosteda gala networking reception showcasingthe hotel’s contemporary new lobbyfeaturing high-tech amenities and varietyof new culinary delights.

Courtyard’s general manager StephenPolicare and director of sales Yara Mendeswelcomed a great turnout of business andcommunity leaders from the AventuraMarketing Council, members of the Aventura

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Courtyard by Marriott celebrates ‘It’s a New Stay’ — the Turnberry Way

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My mother’s brother had a piece of propertyin upstate New York. Bought it when it was justa piece of land. He also had a small store but nowife.

The store was Jerry’s Emporiumand he sold everything. Never gotmarried even though he had a longtime girlfriend, Lorraine, who was 30years younger than him and wassomewhat married. Lorraine figuredthat Jerry was the only one aroundthat could get her out of this hamlet.Her husband left after 20 years ofhell. All of a sudden the state neededhis property for a road and offeredhim some big money. Jerry, however, decidednot to sell yet. Along came some developers andthey offered him more money but Jerry decidednot to sell yet. Sweet Lorraine had her mind setto get Jerry to sell and maybe move with him toFlorida or Arizona and enjoy all the moneycoming in.

However, Jerry decided he’d think about it.Lorraine tried getting him out of the town for

weekends to persuade him and making him feelvery wanted. Jerry did feel wanted but wasn’tquite ready to make a decision. A few yearswent by with sweet Lorraine trying every

chance she had to make him see how great theirlife would be. No decision by Jerry.

The state decided to make a super highwaygoing through his propery andoffered even more money. Jerry wentinto negotiations but when it came tothe final offers Jerry somehow cameup with something that would louseup the deal. This made Lorraine evenmore loving and pleasing and howlucky he would be with youngishLorraine and him oldish Jerry withmuch money and great things to do.

Then, just like that, Jerry said thatmaybe he’d sell the property and

take Lorraine down south. A slight problemhowever occurred. At the age of 83, Jerry forgotto wake up one day and was gone. Everyone intown sympathized with Lorraine. The only onewho smiled through this was my mother. In lateryears she told me “Jerry never was going to sellthe property,” she continued, “He knew he hadproperty and a younger woman always aroundhim down South, he would be one old man withnothing to do but sit around waiting to die.”

Jerry came out Ok.Wonder what happened tosweet Lorraine?

Probably turned a little sour.

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When enough pressure is applied tosomething it will break apart and crash intolittle pieces. When something breaks itbecomes inoperable and unable to function.

When enough pressure is applied to ahuman being they will collapse and burstinto and then dissolve into tears when theyhave reached their breaking point. Theirlife comes to a stop. They are unable tofunction, move or move forward literallyand figuratively. They psyche feelsextremely weary and completely exhaust-ed. A breakdown is considered a temporaryloss of mental health sometimes describedas a nervous breakdown. When it happensto you it feels like you are disintegrating.

In addition to everything else, youcould have a subtle concern or subcon-scious dread about what will happen to youif you do reach your breaking point espe-cially if it happens in front of others. On

top of the issues involved you might havefeelings of shame and embarrassment.Relax; you may never reach your breakingpoint. Everyone has one but not everyonereaches it.

How can you prevent a break down?This is difficult, because, sometimes, youdo not see it coming. You have been on theedge before and always manage to keepgoing. It is not uncommon to reach whatyou think is your breaking point and stillgo on. Sometimes you think that you areactually doing better when your breakingpoint occurs.

How can you recover from it if it hap-pens? Don’t try to stop it. Go with it.Release all of the emotions that are washingover you. Listen to your thoughts and listento what you are saying out loud. Shut downall of your other systems. Locate the pres-sure and the cause. Review your options forrecovery. You must change something evenif it is only how you will think and feel andact going forward. Make a resolution thatyou will never, ever be in this positionagain. Talk to someone if you can.

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AArroouunndd TToowwnn iinn AAvveennttuurraaShefaor Development hosts Aventura Marketing Council Board Meeting

Jan Hansen, Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino; Andy Lewis, Eisinger Brown Lewis; Rony Joseph, Platinum GroupSecurity; Claudio Stivelman; Jordan Laser, Northwestern Mutual / Laser Financial Group; Gary Pyott, The ContinentalGroup

Claudio Stivelman, Shefaor Development; Dan Palmer, Aventura News; AMC Chair Cliff Schulman, WeissSerota Helfman; James Edwartoski, Vi at Aventura; Kevin Shacter, Northern Trust

The Aventura Marketing Council’s newReal Estate Committee, chaired by PatriciaRotsztain, Director of Sales for WeichertProfessional Partners, recently held astanding-room only meeting. The goal of thiscommittee is to learn from key industry leaders,exchange ideas and relevant information.

Aventura Marketing Council members inthe real estate industry (real estate brokersand agents, real estate attorneys, developers,community association companies,mortgage and title companies) were invitedto hear noted attorney Dennis Eisinger,founder of the law firm of Eisinger BrownLewis Frankel & Chaiet, speak on relevantsubjects, including:

• Accessing community associationrecords relevant to the prospective sale

• How to quickly analyze the stability ofa community association

• What recourse a buyer has if turneddown by an association

• Negotiating assessment reductions inshort sales

• “Prescription pets” as a reasonableaccommodation under Fair Housing laws

“We received extremely valuableinformation,” said Rotsztain. Dennis sharedwith us “pearls of wisdom” and tips fornegotiating. We are all looking forward toour next meeting. There are many many realestate agents in South Florida, and we knowthe true professionals take the time to keep

learning and growing — ensuring a positivedifference in their results. ”

Topics for upcoming sessions includeInternational Buyers: Different LegalEntities Pros and Cons; Money TransferIssues; EB5 Visas; Forecast of Credit by apanel of lenders; Short Sales and ClearingLiens.

If you are a member of the AventuraMarketing Council in one of these sixindustries: real estate brokers and agents,real estate attorneys, developers, communityassociation companies, mortgage and titlecompanies you may be eligible.

For more information and details, contactPatricia Rotsztain at 786-251-9513 or theAventura Marketing Council at 305-932-5334.

Aventura Marketing Council inaugurates new Real Estate Committee

Dennis Eisinger and Patricia Rotsztain––––––––––––––––––––––

Fernando Levy Hara, mckafka DevelopmentGroup and Patricia Rotsztain

Seminar participants

Alessandra Stivelman, Eisinger Brown Lewis Frankel& Chaiet;Michael Schmerling; Andy Lewis, Eisinger Brown Lewis Frankel &Chaiet; Marc Schmulian, Shefaor Development

Drew Backoff, The Real Estate Book Miami & The Beaches;Gabriel Markovich and David Koster, Decorus Realty


Ever wonder how some of the communi-ties around Aventura got their names? Themystery may never be solved – but onething’s for sure – they’re all the perfect placeto call “home!”

‘‘NNootthhiinngg ttoo HHiiddee’’:: At Hidden Bay, the onlything residents may be hiding is their secretsto success!

‘‘MMaaggiiccaallllyy MMaarrvveelloouuss’’:: At Mystic Pointe,even David Cooperfield would never want tomake the ideal lifestyle “disappear!”

‘‘IInntteerrnnaattiioonnaallllyy KKnnoowwnn’’:: FromMediterranean Village and Porto Vita - toFlamenco, Ensenada and Bella Mare,Aventura condos are attracting many newinternational families who feel right at homeliving in a city where the condo names arejust as culturally diverse as the residents!

‘‘TTuurrnn UUpp tthhee PPrreessttiiggee’’:: One particular nameis virtually synonymous with Aventura:Turnberry Towers, Turnberry on the Green,

Turnberry Village, Turnberry Isle Resort,Turnberry Hotel Group, TurnberryInternational Realty, TurnberryWay…almost everywhere you turn,Turnberry Associates is associating “pres-tige” with Aventura!

‘‘TToottaallllyy NNoott CCoonnffuussiinngg’’:: It’s a good thingthere are so many of those green signs aroundCountry Club Drive – otherwise, some peoplemight wind up at a different building everytime they come home to Del Prado, Del Vista,El Dorado, Villa Dorado, Bonavida,Bonavista, Bravura, Harbor Towers,Harborside, Hamptons South, HamptonsWest, Biscayne Cove, Biscayne LakeGardens, Parc Central, The Parc atTurnberry…you get The Point and Point East(only Mystic Pointe ends with an “e”).‘‘FFllooaattiinngg oonn AAiirr’’:: With names likePortsview, Yacht Club, Admiral’s Port,Alaqua, Aventura Lakes and Mariner Village,no one ever needs to go on a cruise …Afterall, when life at home in Aventura is like ayear-round vacation, who needs to take one?!

‘‘FFaammoouuss NNaammee’’:: According to Wikipedia,the City of Aventura’s name was derivedfrom the Spanish word for adventure, andwas christened “Aventura” after a savvydeveloper made this very astute prediction:“What an adventure this is going to be!”

LIFE IN THE CITY

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‘What’s in a Name?’

AT&T is the first company in the nation to earn Department ofHomeland Security (DHS) certification for disaster preparedness.

AT&T’s certification is the first under the DHS Voluntary PrivateSector Preparedness Program. The PS-Prep™ program is admin-istered by DHS’s Federal Emergency Management Agency. The pro-gram enables private sector organizations to enhance theircapabilities for planning, responding to, and recovering from nat-ural disasters and other threats.

“AT&T has a long-standing commitment to business continuityand disaster preparedness. We are proud to be the first companyin the nation to secure this Homeland Security certification,” saidMarshall Criser, lll state president of Florida for AT&T. “Our busi-ness and network operations are state-of-the-art when it comes toperforming during and after a disaster or emergency. This doesn'thappen by accident. We are constantly pumping new innovationand technology into our networks, to the tune of $95 billion overthe last 5 years.”

The strength of AT&T’s continuity program coupled with its in-dustry-leading Global Network Operations Center helps the com-pany and its customers effectively continue operations during andafter emergencies.

“We are prepared, as well, to help customers achieve a high levelof preparedness for their own business networks and IT systems,”Criser added, noting that AT&T offers business continuity consult-ing to its customers. “We encourage other companies and privateentities to seek certification under this program. Being proactiveabout continuity planning helps keep the country be as preparedas possible for emergencies.”About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holdingcompany and one of the most honored companies in theworld <http://www.att.com/corporateawards> . Its sub-sidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – arethe providers of AT&T services in the United States andaround the world. With a powerful array of network re-sources that includes the nation’s fastest mobile broad-band network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi,high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. Aleader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities,AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide ofany U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones thatwork in the most countries. It also offers advanced TVservices under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T DIRECTVbrands. The company’s suite of IP-based business com-munications services is one of the most advanced in theworld. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutionsand AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in localsearch and advertising.

AT&T is first company in nation toearn Homeland Security Certification

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City Commission, North Miami Beach CityCommission and North Miami BeachChamber invited to share in the festivitiesfeaturing amazing “new age” entertainmentby CooLAM Dance Productions and thedebut of “new and exciting” Courtyard byMarriott renovations and innovations.

Aventura Vice Mayor Billy Joel noted,“We sa lu te Turnber ry for the i rcommitment to the community and theirvision and imagination to know ‘whatcould be.’Albert Einstein said, ‘Logic willget you from A to B – imagination willtake you everywhere.’”

While AMC members were admiring thelobby’s chic new décor and invitingambiance, everyone was exceptionallyimpressed by Turnberry’s efforts to gohigh-tech with interactive GoBoards®, ahome theater, and MediaPods. Mendesexplained, “Our signature GoBoard locatedin the lobby is an interactive touch screeninformational display panel enablingguests to access driving directions, viewlocal weather, find a local restaurant andcatch up on all the latest news. MediaPodsare cozy booths that offer complimentaryWi-Fi, power outlets for laptops and a flat-screen TV with a personal remote control –they’re perfect for work or play!”

In keeping with the new lobby’s “eat,drink and connect with others” theme,Courtyard also features The Bistro, servingnew breakfast and dinner favorites plusspecialty beverages made with Starbuckscoffee. What else is new? Courtyard’s newfitness center, outdoor patio, swimmingpool and two new meeting rooms withstate-of-the-art technology including abuilt-in 47” LC TV, 86”retractable screen,glass whiteboard and premium surroundsound/audio-visual equipment.

Generating another new sensation,generous door prizes were bestowedduring the networking event as luckywinners received a two-night, three-daystay at the hotel; a $100 Aventura Mallshopping spree; and a BlackberryPlaybook Tablet – perfect for spreadingthe great news about Aventura’sCourtyard by Marriott, showcasing why“It’s a New Stay” – the Turnberry way!

For reservations or more informationabout Courtyard by Marriott at AventuraMall, managed by Turnberry HotelGroup, a premier property managementcompany, phone 305-937-0805 or visitaventuracourtyard.com. Become a fan atfacebook.com/AventuraCourtyard andtwitter.com/#!/AventuraCY


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Aventura ViceMayor Billy Joel

congratulatesCourtyard Marriott

on behalf of the city

Rosie Pena, Esther Monteagudo, Nicole Ruiseco, Stephen Policare, Sofia Carvajal, Ashley Escorcia, Yara Mendes and Onix Batista, Courtyard by Marriott- AventuraMall with Ran Oz (center) and team of dancers, CooLAM Dance Prodoctions

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In the most recent Travel Trends sur-vey conducted by Travel Leaders, experttravel agents cited Panama as the top up-and-coming vacation destination in Centraland South America, and with good reason.Many people are familiar with the PanamaCanal, the impressive 98 year old manmadewaterway that links two oceans and, initself, is a reason to visit the CentralAmerican country. However, there is muchmore to Panama than the canal. The incred-ibly diverse landscape ranges from quietbeaches ringed with coral reefs to pristinerainforests and mountain peaks that losetheir tops in the clouds.

Panama City, which lies at the Pacificentrance to the Panama Canal, offers avibrant atmosphere, stunning skyscrapers,great dining, and a convenient base fromwhich to see the rest of the country. Thereare really three Panama Cities, all worthexploring: the modern city, Panama Viejoand Casco Viejo.

In the 1500s, development of the orig-inal Panama City was set back severaltimes by fires and earthquakes. The citywas completely destroyed by fire inJanuary 1671 after being attacked bypirates. The ruins, located in the suburbs ofthe modern city, have are now a popularattraction called Panama Viejo.

After the destruction of the originalcity, residents conceived of a walled citythat would protect against future pirateattacks. This is now the historic districtcalled Casco Viejo, which is full of won-derful buildings and monuments.

Panama City is within easy driving dis-tance of the beautiful Soberania NationalPark. The park, which stretches along muchof the length of the Panama Canal, is greatfor hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, bird-and monkey-watching, or simply taking inthe beauty of the rainforest.

You’ll need to venture a bit fartherfrom the city to tour Panama’s spectacularhighlands. From the heights of Volcàn BarùNational Park, it’s possible to see both theAtlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as thecoffee plantations around the charmingtown of Boquete.

Then, of course, there’s the famouscanal, a true marvel of engineering. TheMiraflores Visitor Center is a 20-minuteride from Panama City. It has a museum ofinteractive exhibits and an outdoor terracewhere you can get a close-up view of tran-siting ships. Another way to experience thecanal is to hop on a day cruise that will takeyou through one or more of the threeimpressive sets of locks. You can also takea cruise from Miami or Los Angeles thatwill sail through the canal as part of alonger itinerary.

For more ideas for things to see and doin Panama, talk with your travel profession-al Travel Leaders (305) 935-5560 [email protected] or www.travel-leaders.com/experts

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On April 12, Aventura Hospital andMedical Center honored its nominees forthe annual HCA Frist HumanitarianAwards during a presentation ceremony inits beautiful Mezzanine lobby.Established in 1971, the awards honor out-standing individuals for their humanitarianand volunteer activities.

“Frist Humanitarian Award nomineesembody the selfless and caring attributesof so many healthcare professionals, andwe are proud to honor our hospital repre-sentatives today,” said Heather Rohan,CEO of Aventura Hospital and MedicalCenter. “Each of our nominees are extraor-dinary individuals that have gone aboveand beyond in the personal and profession-al roles to do what is needed for our com-munity and abroad.”

In recognition of the caring spirit and phil-anthropic work of the late Dr. Thomas Frist,Sr., The Frist Humanitarian Awards carry onhis legacy by honoring those who follow thesame life mission. Physicians, employeesand volunteers who demonstrate commit-ment and dedication to humanitarianismthrough their chosen field of healthcare arenominated by hospitals around the country.

During the ceremony, each nomineereceived a personalized plaque highlight-

ing their nomination, as well as a specialpin emblazoned with the likeness of Dr.

Thomas Frist, Sr., a founder of HCA andaward namesake. This year’s HCA FristHumanitarian Award nominees fromAventura Hospital and Medical Center are:

• Physician Nominee Frank Cirisano, MD• Employee Nominee Patricia Stover• Volunteer Nominee Myrna Dichter

Nominees from Aventura Hospital andMedical Center join the list of nomineesfrom HCA hospitals throughout the coun-try. Winners will be chosen and announcedat the national level in May.

In the words of Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.,“There is so much good to do in the worldand so many different ways to do it.” Eachnominee from Aventura Hospital andMedical Center represents the mission ofthis powerful quote through their unwaver-ing dedication to the community. AventuraHospital and Medical Center and its teamof physicians, nurses, staff and volunteersproudly congratulate Dr. Frank Cirisano,Patty Stover and Myrna Dichter on theirnominations for the HCA FristHumanitarian Awards.

Aventura Hospital and Medical Center Frist Nominees (from left): Employee Nominee Patty Stover, Director of RiskManagement; Physician Nominee Dr. Frank Cirisano, Gynecologic Oncology; and Volunteer Nominee Myrna Dichter

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2011 Frist Humanitarian Award nominees honored at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center



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Guests enjoying fabulous hors d’oeuvres by Exquisite Catering Roberto Pelaez, Scott Byrd, Amy Betancur, Everbank; Andrew Waxman,

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Esther Reynolds, Hats OffParty and Event Planners;Gabriella Ratier, Dr. RobertSheir, Optometric PhysicianOfc.; Claudio Stivelman,Shefaor Development; Dr.Robert Sheir, OptometricPhysician; Ruth Vernick, HatsOff Party and Event Planners

Courtyard team Stephen Policare, Yara Mendes and Jackie Ortiz present EllenFisher, Aventura Hospital and Medical Center with 3-day 2-night stay at theCourtyard Marriott, as well as a gift card of $100 to Aventura Mall

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Guests enjoying the evening

Dani Kozavchinsky, Krop Sr.High; Sandra Joel; EvelynGrossman; Aventura Comm.Teri Holzberg

Luza Gutierrez, Greg Presnol, Patricia Paredes, Residence Inn by

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Dan Palmer, Aventura News;

guest; Gabriella Ratier,

Dr. Robert Sheir,

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Rachelle Buyak, Morton’sSteakhouse; Grace Corzo, CostcoNorth Miami Beach; Ken Klein, TheQ Kapital Group; Liz Becker, LifeAfter Split

Glenis Henriquez, MetLife; Barry Harris, Double Tree by HiltonOcean Point Resort & Spa; Beatriz Lobaton, Residence Inn byMarriott- Aventura Mall

Isabel Heredia, Double Tree by Hilton Ocean Point Resort& Spa and Dr. Janie Greenleaf, The Ancient SpanishMonastery Foundation

Ken Gordon, Aventura InsuranceAssociates; Bob Cahn, AFLAC;Martin Granoff, Granoff Enterprises



Team Williams Island takes top place at MS Walk Aventura

Make Bourbon Steak in the legendaryTurnberry Isle Miami your Kentucky Derbyheadquarters. On Friday, May 4 at 6 p.m.,the popular Michael Mina restaurant isoffering a special horse betting workshopwith Ron Nicoletti, who is the track handi-capper and TV host for Gulfstream ParkRacing & Casino.

Then from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May5, enjoy complimentary canapés andreduced-priced cocktails at the chic barwhile watching history be made on therestaurant’s flat-screen televisions.

Both nights, Bourbon Steak will feature$5 mint juleps. The race goes off at approx-imately 6:24 p.m. on May 5.

For more information, call 786-279-6600. Turnberry Isle Miami is located at19999 West Country Club Drive inAventura.

Kentucky Derbyheadquarters atBourbon Steak

The MS Walk Aventura was held onSunday, March 25 at Founders Park,where Williams Island Residents DougBonds and Cathy White served as Co-Captains of Team Williams Island, help-ing to raise $11,160, making TeamWilliams Island the event’s TopFundraising Team. This team’s effortraised $1,160 more than their goal of

$10,000.Williams Island residents have support-

ed the National Multiple SclerosisSociety’s events throughout the year. Forthem this is a personal battle that hitshome in their community. Williams IslandPOA-Property Owners Association BoardSecretary and 1000 Building ResidentPaul Polachek has battled Multiple

Sclerosis for several years. Other Team Williams Island members

include: Doug Bonds, AndreaAghlaghanian, Clifford Ain, AdrianaNadelman, Alex Faren, Valerie Faren,David and Diana Schwartz, The JohnsonFamily, Tom Gellman, Fanny Korn,Gordon Masters, Roberta Rousseau, FredSchneider, Kyle Smith, William Smith,Cathy White, and Carlos Yudica. Thisyear’s event was very successful due toother teams and participants on WilliamsIsland also joining in the effort.

Williams Island offers an exclusive, pri-vate way of life to those accustomed to thefinest of things at one of South Florida’smost prestigious addresses. Residentsengage in an amenity-rich lifestyle thatencompasses a world-class European-stylespa and fitness center, Grand Slam-inspired tennis center and inviting Café, amagnificent marina worthy of those in itssister Rivieras, and exquisite fine dining,private functions and entertainment.

For more information on this private,waterfront community, visitwww.williamsislandclub.com


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The Alhambra Orchestra, with principalconductor Alfred Gershfeld, presents thethree amazing young winners of its annualconcerto competition on Sunday, May 13, 7p.m., at Ransom-Everglades School, 3575Main Hwy. in Coconut Grove.

They are Ransom-Everglades studentAnnabel Chyung, a 15-year-old violinistwho serves as co-concertmistress of theGreater Miami Youth Symphony, and sis-ters Michelle Yu and Kerstin Yu, both stu-dents at Cypress Bay High School andmembers of the Florida Youth Orchestra.

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Beethoven piano concerto. Her sisterMichelle, 15, will perform the TchaikovskyViolin Concerto, and Annabel Chyung willperform the beloved Mendelssohn ViolinConcerto. Each will have full orchestralaccompaniment.

The program also will feature Brahms’Hungarian Dance No. 5, Rossini’sOverture to The Barber of Seville, and por-tions of Bizet’s L’Arlesienne Suite.

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Enriching the American vision of Israelilife and culture through the powerful mediumof film, the Israel Film Festival definitivelyhas become the largest showcase of Israelifilms in the United States. Running May 2-10, this 26th anniversary year celebrates thefinest of Israeli cinema, encompassing morethan 25 dynamic titles, including award-win-ning feature films and documentaries.

The Opening Night Gala SalsaCelebration, co-sponsored by the IsraelMinistry of Tourism and Isram Realty

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CITY OF AVENTURA CELEBRATES 15 YEARS AS TREE CITY USAThe National Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of

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A 24-year old, previously healthy malepresented himself to the Mount SinaiEmergency Room with a 10-hour history ofnausea, palpitations and severe chest paindescribed as constant pressure. His symp-toms begin approximately one to two hoursafter having consumed three vodka andenergy drink cocktails. The subject had noprior history or family history of heart dis-ease and, tests concluded that he had noother forms of recreational or prescriptiondrugs in his system.

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Next week, Stuart Geller will step down asPresident of Citizens Interested in Arts (CIA), hav-ing successfully served two years in the position.

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Geller is a former schoolteacher who used imagi-nation to teach inner city students that anything waspossible. “I feel I’ve come full circle,” he says. “Mypresidency is ending but my position as chieffundraiser is just beginning.” Geller will raise sig-nificant funds for the Imagination Initiative, provid-ing not just money but access to the arts for schoolchildren. “That,” he says, “is how you can change alife. What’s better than that?”

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with the Doctor

$60.00 (with this ad andsame day payment)

Se habla Espanol, Falamos Portugues, Nous Parlons FrancaisMost insurances welcome and payment plans available.

305-466-2334The Art of Dentistry, Valeria Soltanik DMD P.A.

2999 NE 191st Street, Suite 350 • Aventura, FL 33180www.soltanikdental.com


1:00 pm to 9:00 pmIn addition to our regular menu

we are offering Mother’s Day Specials:

MEDITERRANEAN SEAFOOD SALAD...12PERUVIAN SEABASS..................................22BLACK BAHAMIAN GROUPER............... 22DUCK Á L’ORANGE......................................24VEAL SHANK “OSSO BUCCO”...................22FILET MIGNON..............................................25

LIVE MUSICThursdays & Saturdays 9:00 Pm - Midnight

Sundays 7:00pm - 10:00 pm

EARLY COMPLETE DINNER7 days 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

HAPPY HOUR 2 FOR 17 days a week 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: $5 Bar Bites (at the bar only)

50% OFF ENTREE50% OFF ENTREEwith purchase of another of equal or greater value. Valid 7 days - after 6:00pm

Not valid Mother’s DayMust present this coupon. Discount taken from lower priced entree.Not valid with Early Bird Specials or with other offers. One offerper table. Exp. 5/31/12

Grand opening!

Large Selection of WigsHair accessories andClip Extensions

Private Fitting Room

20%Receive

ALL WIGSwith this card

15508 Biscayne Blvd.North Miami FL 33160

305.354.9222Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm

(at 156th&Biscayne)

Rogers Funeral Home

514 N. Dixie Highway,Hollywood, FL 33120Phone: 954-925-7330Fax: 954-925-7331E-mail: [email protected] • www.rogersfh.org

• Postratamiento Consejería• In-House Financiamiento• De Los Servicios

A-Necesidad

Funeral TradicionalCompleta: $2,795.00

La Cremacion Con LaVisualización: $995.00

La CremacionDirecta: $395.00

16701 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, Fl 33160P: 305-749-2100 • www.sevenseasspasalon.com

We’lll Pamperr YouBuy a Gift Certificate and geta Gift Certificate of the Same

Value for Yourself on Us!

*Mother’s Day Promo*

You Spoil Momand

Offer Expires 5/20/12Not to be combined with any other promotion

Mayy 13,, 2012

Freshlyy Squeezedd Unlimitedd Juicee BarBloodyy Mary,, Kirr Royall andd Mimosaa Bar

Breakfastt BakeriesAssorted Bagels, Muffins, Croissants and Breakfast Breads,

Cream Cheese and Fresh Fruits

Breakfastt EntreesPoached Eggs Benedict

Poached Eggs on an English Muffin with Canadian Bacon and Hollandaise SauceApple Wood Smoked Bacon

Sausage Link

Omelett Stationn (Available in Egg White)

Our Culinary Chefs will Prepare Omelets toOrder with Your Choice of Toppings

Antipastii && Saladd BarLavish Domestic and Imported Cheese Display

Scottish Style Smoked SalmonTilapia Ceviche

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailCaesar Salad

Garden Green Salad StationFresh Mozzarella and Beef Steak Tomato Salad

Walnut & Endive Pear Goat Cheese Salad

Cravingg StationChimicharri Smeared Roasted Prime RibHorseradish Mouselline and Beef Au Jus

Crown Roasted Pork Chop with Chestnut StuffingHerbs and Grain Mustard Glazed and Rosemary Mint Madeira Sauce

EntreesHong Kong Style Peking Duck

Serve with Scallion, cucumber, Hoi Sin Sauce and Mushu PancakeSnapper Francaise

With Citrus Caper Butter SauceHoney and Orange Glazed Baby Carrots

Brussels Sprouts with Creamy Spinach

Seasoned Wild Rice Pilaf

Mother’ss Dayy Viennesee Dessertt Buffet

Mother’s Day

305-749-211016701 COLLINS AVE SUNNY ISLES BEACH

B • R • U • N • C • HH M • E • N • U$2995


aventura news 5.2.12

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