Coral Gables News 5.31.2011 by Community Newspapers

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Over 30 restaurants confirmed for Restaurant Week BY DENISE GALVEZ

ith more than 30 restaurants already confirmed to participate, Coral Gables Restaurant Week 2011, set to take place June 6-19 is expected to satisfy even the most discriminating palates. Now in its fourth year and presented by Bacardi USA Inc., Coral Gables Restaurant Week gives “foodies” the chance to indulge in specially priced, three-course menus at an array of Coral Gables’ finest restaurants. Coral Gables Restaurant Week menus feature the international flavor of participating restaurants’ signature dishes and represent savings of at least 20 percent off the regular menu prices. Participating restaurants signed to-date include Anacapri on Ponce, Angelique Euro Cafe, Bangkok Bangkok, Benihana, Caffe Abbracci, Caffe Vialetto, California Pizza Kitchen, Charlotte Bistro, Coral Gables Ale House, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, Gables Diner, Graziano’s Restaurant, Hawa Fusion, Il Grissino, JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, La Cofradia, La Dorada, Le Provencal, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Norman’s 180, Ortanique on the Mile, Pardo’s Peruvian Cuisine, Pasha’s, Por Fin Restaurant & Lounge, Randazzo’s Little Italy, Red Koi Thai & Sushi Lounge, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Seasons 52, Sushi Maki, Talavera Cocina Mexicana and Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill. “It’s thrilling to be in our fourth year and to be able to welcome back favorite eateries like Tarpon Bend and Morton’s, plus have the opportunity to showcase newcomers like Seasons 52 and Charlotte Bistro,” said Mari Gallet, executive director of the Business Improvement District (BID) of Coral Gables. “I’ve taken a peek at the menus our chefs have created and can say that patrons will have a tough time choosing where to dine. It’s a good thing we have two weeks to try all the delectable choices,” she said. For two weeks, participating restaurants will offer special three-course lunch and dinner menus and guests (21 years of age and older) will have the opportunity to try the

Commissioner Quesada visits Fire Department Station No. 1

GABLES GREAT Mary Young offers a life of service to community BY GLORIA BURNS

Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason and Commissioner Frank Quesada, in an effort to learn more about the city’s operations and services, recently visited various departments. In this photograph Firefighter Joseph Fantigrassi shows Commissioner Quesada how to engage and operate a fire pump at Fire Station No.1.

Original Bacardi Mojito Cocktail or a glass of Martini Prosecco wine, the official cocktails of Coral Gables Restaurant Week, at participating restaurants with full bars. “We’re proud to be once again supporting an amazing week of fine food and drink right here in our home of Coral Gables,” said Andrea Eastaugh, field marketing manager for Bacardi USA Inc. “This year’s lineup includes a collection of some of Coral Gables most popular eateries and we’re excited to pair the Original Bacardi Mojito Cocktail and Martini Prosecco with the mouthwatering menus they’ll offer throughout the week.” Restaurant Week menus are available for

both lunch and dinner depending on the restaurant, and are now available online at <www.coralgablesrestaurantweek.com>. Advance reservations are recommended as many restaurants book completely during this popular promotion. Downtown Coral Gables and Miracle Mile is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood infused with a chic European feel. Decorated with treelined streets and Mediterranean architecture, the historic area boasts some of Miami’s finest boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, respected art galleries and lively entertainment venues. For more information and a directory, visit online at <www.shopcoralgables.com>.

Leadership, volunteerism and professionalism encapsulate the attributes of Mary Young, a woman whose life of service to the community is well documented by the many organizations in which she has been a driving force. For Young, as daughter of a Bayou doctor in Louisiana, volunteering at a veterans’ hospital in first grade set the stage for the rest of her life. A f t e r graduating f r o m Millsaps College in Mississippi, she married her husband of 33 years, F r a n k MARY YOUNG Young. For many years, Young had a very successful career with IBM and, in 2010, became the director of the University of Miami School of Business Administration’s Ziff

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Temple Judea honors 8 members at Showcase of Stars Reception BY WENDY STEWART

Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd. in Coral Gables, presented eight congregation members with special honors during the Showcase of Stars reception, in appreciation for their volunteer efforts and longtime commitment to the future of the synagogue. These “Stars” were recognized at Temple Judea’s annual congregational meeting on Wednesday, May 18. “The Temple Judea family is blessed to have so many dedicated and passionate volunteers as members,” said Lainey Brooks, congregation president. “The Showcase of Stars event is an opportunity for us to recognize them for their unselfish efforts and show our appreciation for everything they do.” Temple Judea’s 2011 Showcase of Stars includes: President’s Award, Emily Demar, Palmetto Bay; Shining Stars, Sonya and Richard Horwich, Coral Gables; Social Action Stars: Lorraine Feuer, South Miami; Jean Kaplan, South Miami, and Fern Wayne, Kendall; Teen Star, Ali Gates, Coconut Grove, and Communications Star, Jeanne A. Becker. Now celebrating 61 years of Jewish Learning and Living in Coral Gables, Temple Judea is one of the largest Reform synagogues in Miami with more than 600 members. Led by Rabbi Edwin Goldberg and Rabbi Judith Siegal, Temple Judea’s mission is to enrich its members’ ever-more complicated lives with the ever-new insights of their ancient heritage. For more information, visit online at <www.JudeaGables.org>.

Pictured at Showcase of Stars are (l-r) Jeanne A. Becker, Richard Horwich, Sonya Horwich, Fern Wayne, Lorraine Feuer, Ali Gates, Emily Demar and Temple Judea president Lainey Brooks. Jean Kaplan is not pictured.

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Graduate Career Services Center. A graduate of Leadership Miami and Leadership Florida, Young cochaired the United Way campaign 2009-10 and was chosen as a MiamiDade Up and Comer. From being the first female chair of the Coral Gables Community Foundation to serving on the executive committees of the Citizen’s Board of the University of Miami, Dade Heritage Trust, CHARLEE Homes for Children and the United Way of Miami-Dade County, her commitment to the community is boundless. Young is the treasurer of Goodwill Industries of South Florida and is the immediate past chair of the City of Coral Gables Parking Board. Named to the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, she is former Governor Charlie Crist’s appointee to the Florida Board of Professional

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Engineers and also serves on the MAST Academy’s Advisory Board. She is a member of both The Commonwealth Institute and International Women’s Forum. Young is a past president of the Junior League of Miami, an organization that honored her during the 10th Anniversary of its “Women Who Make A Difference” Luncheon. Young’s legacy includes forming a foundation to benefit the Miami-Dade Public Library System to promote adult literacy and after school science and math tutoring for children. She also has joined the board of the Florida Heart Research Institute and is past president of the YWCA of Greater Miami. While work and volunteering take much of her time, Young enjoys quality time with her husband and caring for her two dogs, two cats and bird.

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Cultural, scholastic activities take over social scene Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB Cultural and end of year school activities take over the social scene in Coral Gables as summer approaches. On May 13, Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre opened Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps to a very appreciative audience whose laughter throughout the show was well deserved. David Arisco, Actors’ artistic director, explained to the opening crowd that for this production the theater had teamed with the Florida Repertory Theatre in Fort Myers and the Orlando Shakespeare Theater bringing their co-production of The 39 Steps to the Miracle Theatre. Directed by Orlando Shakespeare’s artistic director Jim Helsinger, the talented cast included

Michael Frederic, Brad DePlanche, Brandon Roberts, and Deanna Gibson, all of whom received a standing ovation. The Junior Orange Bowl Committee recently recognized several high school seniors. Daniel Byrnes of Miami Beach High School and Kali Benavides of Miami Killian High School were presented with a $1,000 scholarship each. The presentations took place during the annual Miami-Dade County Public Schools Scholar Athlete Luncheon at the Hilton Miami Airport Hotel. Those making the presentations included JOBC members: president Dallas Brown, executive director Mark Pidal, secretary Kate Swain, past president and board member Chuck Little, and vice president Robert Bueso. In addition, at the May JOBC General Membership Meeting at the Coral Gables/ South Miami Elks Club, the committee presented the annual Junior Orange Bowl Community Service Award to Gulliver Preparatory student Maria Alonso Torras. In other news, the University of Miami’s Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency is President and CEO Peggy Sapp, Betty Park and State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle attend the 26th annual Informed Families Dinner at Joe’s on May 16. Park won the grand prize of the evening — dinner for 20 guests at Joe’s.

planning its inaugural Fishing for Life Tournament, on Saturday, June 25, to raise funds and awareness of the critical need for organ, eye and tissue donations. Anglers will want to sign up now for this good day of fun and fellowship. A captain’s meeting is set for Thursday, June 23, 7 p.m., at Monty’s Restaurant, 300 Alton Road on South Beach. Each registered angler will receive an event hat, T-shirt, and dinner at the awards ceremony to be held on Saturday, June 25, at 6 p.m. In addition, the first 50 anglers to register will receive a captain’s tote bag. The registration fee per boat/team is $400 to be eligible to compete for more than $10,000 in cash and prizes. For more information, contact Joe Ferreira at 305-243-5901, by email at <jferreir@med.miami.edu> or Cristina Bichara at 305-243- Ana and Frank Quesada are pictured with John Sullivan at Actors’ 8896, by email at Playhouse opening night party for Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– <cbichara@med.miami.edu>. With Joe’s Stone Crab as the venue for David. The book — filled with details of the 26th anniversary of Informed how the old folks, the builders, the playFamilies/The Florida Family Partnership’s boys, the models and sometimes felons all Annual Fundraising Dinner on May 16, created this piece of paradise — has been you can bet the evening was celebrated a best seller at Books and Books in Coral with stone crabs, generous donors and Gables since Feb. 17. Of course, Kropke celebrity sightings. Co-chairing the event does not just write about South Florida, were Cindy and Chico Goldsmith and but also invests his time volunteering with Susan and Robin Shelley. The organiza- a five-year plan to clean the estuaries of tion’s president and CEO Peggy B. Sapp Vizcaya of exotic plants and debris from credits community support with enabling passing boats. Kropke, Dragonfly and the organization to reach so many families other volunteers also have replanted native vegetation to help keep the estuaracross Florida. Author, Dragonfly Expedition owner ies in pristine condition. Until next time, keep making each day and environmentalist Charles Kropke and Eleanor Goldstein have written count. about the rebirth of South Beach in a If you want to submit information for this beautifully written and illustrated book, South Beach: Stories of a Renaissance, column, please send your news via email to acclaimed by artist and photographer Joe <gloriagalburns@aol.com>.

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Gables team takes first in Miami Corporate Run

A team of 12 City of Coral Gables employees took first place in the City Division of the Miami Corporate Run on Apr. 28 at Bayfront Park. The Miami Corporate Run is the largest 5K race in Florida and the third largest in the United States. Team members pictured are (l-r, standing) Dayron Garcia, Eduardo Rodriguez, Ernesto Bermudez, Carlos Pichardo, John Abbott, Guillermo Cuevas, Craig Leen, Jason Barger, Troy Easley and Carlos Correa; (kneeling) Gesell Guido and Maria Martinez.

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Community invited to celebrate 107th anniversary of Bloomsday

Mary Ann Kerr and Oliver Kerr portray Molly and Leopold Bloom. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY ROBERT HAMILTON

For millions of people June 16 is an extraordinary day. On that day, 107 years ago, two residents of Dublin, Ireland — Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom — embarked on their epic converging journeys through the city. Their travels and adventures, both real and imagined, were memorialized in James Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses, the world’s most highly acclaimed modern novel. “Bloomsday,” named after Leopold Bloom, has become a tradition for Joyce enthusiasts all over the world from Tokyo to Sidney, San Francisco to Buffalo, Trieste to Paris, Sarasota to Miami. Dozens of cities around the globe hold their own Bloomsday festivities. Greater Miami will join these cities in observing the Bloomsday 107th anniversary celebration with a great event in Coral Gables on Wednesday, June 16. The celebration will begin at 6 p.m. in the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., where attendees will be treated to dramatic readings of excerpts from Ulysses by actors from the Actors’ Playhouse. The famous soliloquy of Molly Bloom will be included.

The soliloquy is the part of the book that resulted in Ulysses being banned in Boston. The audience is encouraged to come in attire reminiscent of the 1900 to 1920 era. Bowler hats, waistcoats, stiff collared shirts, dressy hats, flapper dresses and frocks all are welcome. If you do not want to dress up, come anyway. After the readings, there will be a short odyssey with flags, led by a kilted bagpiper around the block to JohnMartin’s Restaurant where participants will celebrate in earnest. A special Bloomsday menu and special prices will be offered. The St. Patrick’s Day Committee, Coral Gables Museum, City of Coral Gables, Actors’ Playhouse and JohnMartin’s Restaurant and Irish Pub are sponsors. The project is presented with the support of the City of Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Cultural Affairs Council, Mayor and the MiamiDade Board of County Commissioners. The Bloomsday 107th anniversary celebration is open to the public and all events are free. Ample parking is available on Miracle Mile and in the city garage across the street from the Coral Gables Museum.

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Art in the Breezeway donates art supplies to local schools BY LEE STEPHENS

Artists, attendees and two local schools all benefit from Art in the Breezeway, the art and cultural event presented the first Friday of each month on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. Since the event’s inception three years ago, Ponce de Leon Middle School has received art supplies donated from the exhibit’s featured artists. Last month, South Miami K-8 Expressive Magnet Arts Center became the newest beneficiary of much-needed supplies for its program. Art in the Breezeway was established by the Coral Gables Cultural Affairs Committee and organizers — local artist Mike Thompson and Orlando Abella of Greater Miami Investment. Thompson’s concept for the exhibit was to provide a venue for artists to gain public exposure and learn the finer skills of presenting their works to the public. He wanted to provide them this opportunity, but at a low cost. The solution: to be a part of the exhibit, artists donate art supplies, which in turn have been donated to Ponce Middle School. “My late wife, Carole Hughes

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Thompson, taught at Ponce de Leon Middle School for 32 years and every year she had to pay out of her own pocket for art supplies,” Thompson said. “I couldn’t believe this. Where does all of the lottery money go? I decided that instead of charging artists to exhibit their work, I would ask them to donate a bag of art supplies, which would be donated to the art class at the school.” Art in the Breezeway continually has supplied materials to the art classroom at Ponce Middle School during the past three years. The school posthumously dedicated its new art classroom in Carole Hughes Thompson’s name. Thompson said that the South Miami K8 Magnet Arts School heard about this ini-

tiative and contacted him for help. “Can you believe it? This is a magnet art school and they do not have enough art supplies for their student artists,” Thompson said. “For some children, art is where they excel and is their only focus. Without art programs, their selfesteem and their future may be negatively affected.” Tarpon Bend, located at 65 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, has a three-story breezeway and is the perfect venue for Art in the Breezeway. Thompson said that general manager Wayne Eldred has been instrumental in making this monthly event a success. Art in the Breezeway features art exhibits from established, as well as emerging local artists. “We’ve featured internationally famous artists such as William Brito, a Cuban prodigy who has displayed his work throughout Europe and South America,” Thompson said. Other participants include award-winning local artists Pery Franco, Edgar Hernandez and Mike Thompson. Others from the list of “who’s who” from the Miami’s art scene include Emilio Hector, Mabel Moyana, Dina Sera, Tresea Callatari, Marci Delgado, Imaculata Menendez, Fred Hunt, Ana Maria Wimble and Carmen Mackrell as well as Highwaymen artist Al Black. Art in the Breezeway will continue during the summer months with music from “Miami’s idol,” Vito Lastayo, and D.J. Skinny. Artists and musicians who would like to join Art in the Breezeway the first Friday of each month should call Mike Thompson at 305-785-6344 or send email to him at <art4ubymike@gmail.com>. To view artwork by Pery Franco and Mike Thompson, visit Sunset Fine Arts Gallery and Framing, 5864 Sunset Dr. in South Miami.

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United Way Rocks for Education benefits Center for Excellence

7-year-old piano prodigy Stephanie Safont, signs David Henrie’s arm (at his request for an autograph) after he heard her play the piano during the event. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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David Henrie, star of Emmy-winning series Wizards of Waverly Place, hosted thee recent United Way Rocks for Education, a spectacular evening of entertainment, music and laughs with all proceeds benefiting the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education. The fun-filled night included two routines by the award-winning dance troop from Southwood Middle School as the opening act; a performance by Stephanie Safont, a 7-year-old piano prodigy and center alumna, and songs by American Idol contestant Symphony Music Howlett. Drake Bell and his band closed out the night with a one-hour jam session, which included hits like Makes Me Happy and Found a Way. Local 10 news anchor and United Way board member Laurie Jennings welcomed the guests to the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami. Before the show, 200 lucky guests had a chance to visit and be photographed with Henrie and Bell during a private Meet & Greet (photos at <www.facebook.com/unitedwaymiami>). “We want to thank David Henrie and all the performers for lending their voices to

raise awareness and support for quality early care and education,” said Harve Mogul, president and CEO, United Way of Miami-Dade. “With everyone’s support, the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education will continue its national outreach to make a difference in the lives of young learners.” The center is a national state-of-the-art teaching and learning initiative dedicated to elevating the quality of early childhood education in Miami-Dade and beyond. It models proven best practices in the field of early education, and shares those practices with adult learners including parents, educators and child care providers. The center also works with business and elected leaders from around the country to raise the standards of early childhood education, and support sustainable and lasting change. For more information, visit online at <www.unitedwaycfe.org>. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida was the presenting sponsor of the event, and Goya Foods was the exclusive food sponsor. Other sponsors included American Airlines, Baptist Health South Florida, Zuni Transportation, Williamson Automotive, The Falls, Miami’s Community Newspapers, 97.3 The Coast and Dolphin Secure.

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Chefs set to whip up magic at Fairchild’s Mango Brunch BY PAULA FERNÁNDEZ DE LOS MUROS

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Mango Brunch is a tasty tribute to the most delicious of tropical fruits — the mango. Celebrated in conjunction with the International Mango Festival at Fairchild, this year’s Mango Brunch will be Sunday, July 10, at 11 a.m., and will bring together some of Miami’s best chefs to create original and amazing mango dishes. Guests can look forward to mouthwatering dishes prepared by great chefs including Chef Sean Bernal of The Delano, Chefs Frank and Andrea Randazzo of Creative Tastes Catering, Chef Ralph Pagano of STK Miami, Chef Tom Parlo of The Biltmore Hotel, Chef Allen Susser, and Chef Gail Goetch of Essensia at The Palms Hotel. This brunch sells out every year, so make your reservations soon. Tickets are available by ordering online or by calling 305-663-3358. Tickets are $100 for

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Miami Dade College (MDC) recently inducted 22 luminaries into its Alumni Hall of Fame. The outstanding alumni represent numerous industries, including medicine, business, law and public safety, and have made a significant impact in the community and the nation. They were honored during a gala that raised funds for student scholarships.

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Kids get chance to play with food at The Falls BY DESIREE LLERENA

Give kids the chance to play with food, and they just might make a masterpiece! That’s the concept behind Super Duper Mini Chefs, a hands-on event for kids at The Falls on Saturday, June 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. The free event, open to kids of all ages and their parents, is hosted by the Simon Kidgits Club and combines culinary demonstrations with hands-on activities that encourage kids to join in the fun and run wild with their imaginations, while learning about food safety, preparation and etiquette. In the mad rush to get meals on the table, parents sometimes forget what a joyous activity cooking can be. Its pleasures are not lost on children, who immediately appreciate the process of transforming ingredients. “We are delighted to host the Super Duper Mini Chefs event at The Falls,” said Dailen Rodriguez, director of mall marketing and business development at The Falls. “This event is fun for pint-sized chefs and parents, too, who can enjoy an entertaining afternoon and quality time with their family.”

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The Falls invites pint-sized chefs to sink their hands into gooey dough during pretzel-making sessions presented by Mr. Wetzel’s Pretzels; roll up Rice Krispie Treat Balls at the Macy’s Tasting Bar, complete with melted marshmallows to guarantee the stickiest of fingers;

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Rotary Club relocates meetings to Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Bill Maer (left) is inducted into Rotary Club by Bill Tuttle. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY GLORIA BURNS

Rotary Club of Miami Metrozoohas a new meeting location that promises to be an adventure and a special experience for visiting Rotarians — the Gold Coast Railroad Museum next to the zoo. The club meets every Wednesday at noon, lunching in an old dining car that offers a really comfortable and cozy location, one that takes visitors back to a different time when transportation by rail was a luxury.

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What’s the most common problem the local gas company faces? “People digging holes in their backyard without first calling for clearance,” declared Rick Diaz of Florida City Gas. “You’d be surprised at how many people don’t know about requirements,” he told Citizens Advisory Committee of the Police Department’s Kendall District on Apr. 27. Laws mandate that any digging project using mechanized equipment requires notice, accomplished by dialing the national code number 8-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance to obtain clearance from all utilities with buried lines. The two-day period doesn’t include the day called, weekends or holidays. “The federal clearing number automatically transfers a call to our local 8-1-1 in MiamiDade,” Diaz explained. The location for an excavation is then routed to an in-place computerized “grid” system that instantly checks a residential or commercial address, flagging any property with one or any combination of buried utility lines: FPL, AT&T, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer, cable and gas, too. “You have to realize that going back over the years, a lot of easements were created and lines buried at different times,” Diaz explained. “Homeowners with older property may have no idea what lines might lie underground in their yard.” While digging a hole for a Mother’s Day plant shouldn’t require such caution, it’s “better to be safe than sorry,” especially when digging three-to-four feet below ground level, Diaz added, warning that although rarely assessed, a homeowner risks up to $500 in fines if uncovering a conduit that disrupts service connections. In Coral Gables, an unchecked relocation

“Call before you dig!” advises Rick Diaz. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– of a mailbox to display a concrete dolphin resulted in $18,000 in fines due to a domino effect with other utility lines. On a positive note, an increase in numbers of gas-operated generators should keep service stations pumping gas and area supermarkets open for business if power outages occur during the coming hurricane season, Diaz noted. “Newcomers to Florida should know that even if evacuated, they should not turn off gas connections,” he added. “Underground natural gas lines continue to operate kitchen ranges and hot water heaters.” For more safety and operational tips, he advised visiting the floridacitygas.com website.

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Community leaders spend a day shadowing nurses

Baptist Hospital Board member, the Rev. Dr. Gary Johnson, learns how to swaddle a newborn baby while shadowing Radica Moorley, RN, in the hospital’s Mother/Baby Unit. Community leaders recently spent a day learning more about the nursing profession during the annual Shadow a Nurse Day event held in celebration of National Nurse Week. (Photo by Michael Anthony)

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Urinary Tract Infections BY SONIA MARTINEZ, RPH Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) occur more often in women than men; and sexually active, pregnant and menopausal women are at increased risk. Except for the urethra (the tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body), the urinary tract is normally sterile. If bacteria such as E. Coli enter this sterile area, an infection may occur. Symptoms of UTI include a sudden urge to urinate; difficulty urinating; burning, cramps or pain with urination; blood in the urine or cloudy, strong-smelling urine; mental confusion/deterioration and abdominal pain. When a UTI involves the kidneys and/or ureters (tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder), patients may experience pain in the back and side, chills, fever, and nausea/vomiting. Senior adults may not experience the typical symptoms but instead may have general abdominal discomfort and deterioration in the ability to think, reason, and understand. UTI usually responds promptly to treatment with antibiotics. It is also helpful to drink plenty of water; avoid the use of alcohol, caffeine, citrus juices or highly spicy foods; and use a heating pad on back or lower abdomen to relieve discomfort. To minimize UTI, it is helpful to drink at least seven 8 oz. glasses of fluids every day, empty bladder often and completely, and avoid use of feminine products such as deodorant spray, douches, and powders that may irritate the urethra.

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Local Indian cooking classes feature the magic of spices Ayesha D’Mello creates culinary delights in her kitchen.

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Made with variety of spices, Indian food is adventurous and delicious, and it can be good for you, at least the way Ayesha D’Mello cooks. D’Mello shares the secret to quick, easy Indian cooking with weekend cooking classes. Each class includes six to eight dishes and ends with a feast. As a bonus, those attending receive copies of the featured recipes. Classes are conducted at her Kendall home on Saturdays and Sundays. “I started with one menu and now I have nine menus,” D’Mello said. “One is a meat menu and one is a vegetarian one. I rolled out a vegan one.” Her classes are so successful that she is sold out a month or two in advance. Her success is primarily through word of mouth. “It’s wonderful to see what customers take away from it,” she said. The classes not only include how to cook the recipes, she also clues the participants in on the health benefits of the spices she uses. “We talk about turmeric…it’s a root. There are two kinds of root. The red color is what most Hindu women will wear on their forehead and in their hair,” she said. “The yellow is edible. If you have arthritis, it’s a natural anti-inflammatory.” D’Mello said turmeric powder is used for cuts. It also has other qualities. “Turmeric is in the ginger family,” she said. “It helps you reduce weight.” In the classes, D’Mello talks about well-balanced diets and the advantages of the spices. “I talk about the natural medicinal benefits to these spices,” she said. “Because food plays a role in our lives. When you get grouchy and grumpy, you haven’t had good diet.” She said there are six basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, pungent, bitter and astringent. “Sometimes you crave sweet; it’s energiz-

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MPO to participate in the ‘Miami Bicycle Summit’ The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the agency responsible for transportation planning in Miami-Dade County, will participate in the City of Miami’s “Miami Bicycle Summit” on June 2. The event will take place 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Grove Spot, located at 3324 Virginia St. It will provide a forum for discussion about improving bicycling in Miami-Dade County. Staff from the Florida Department of Transportation, City of Miami and Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, and the MiamiDade MPO will speak about recent developments in bicycle transportation, and listen to concerns and ideas from the public about improving bicycling. For more information, call 305-416-1022 or send email to <cworth@miamigov.com>. ANGELIQUE EURO CAFÉ POURS ITS HEART OUT TO CHARITY Angelique Euro Café in Coral Gables will pour its heart out to charity on June 7 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for a Belgium Beer Dinner to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Chef Max Heymann, of Angelique, has teamed with Belgium brew masters from Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, and Leffe, to offer a four-course beer-infused menu with bever-

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The camp is funded in part by the Children’s Trust and offers a unique opportunity for children between ages 7 and 17 to have a safe and enjoyable vacation, stay fit, learn new social skills and make new friends. The camp will provide lunch and afternoon snack daily and offer early dropoff at 7:30 a.m. and late pickup until 6 p.m. Activities include computer classes, business skills, social skills, a store and bank where campers learn and practice trading and money skills. For more information, call 305-232-9503 or visit online at <www.unitycenterofmiami.org>. SUMMER CABARET CONCERT SERIES AT THE DEERING ESTATE AT CUTLER The Deering Estate at Cutler’s Cabaret Concert Series summer series kicks off on June 25 with bassist Kirk Green at the Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave. Guests are welcome to bring refreshments and snacks to enjoy during the show. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. and the main gate opens at 7 p.m. It is recommended to arrive early for preferred seating. The concert will feature eclectic and world music artists in the intimate setting of the

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MCH offers urgent care wait times via text messaging BY CRISTENE MARTINEZ

Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH), the region’s only healthcare system exclusively for children, is enhancing the pediatric urgent care experience by letting parents know how long they will need to wait for an urgent care practitioner to see their child during a minor injury or illness. MCH has launched a text messaging tool in which parents can text MCH to 437411 from their cell phones to receive up-to-the-minute wait times for MCH urgent care facilities, located in Palmetto Bay, West Kendall and Doral. This texting feature empowers parents with the information they need to make an immediate decision about their child’s care. The urgent care wait time that is communicated via text message represents a four-hour rolling average updated every five minutes. Messaging and data rates may apply. Miami Children’s Urgent Care Centers are not intended for emergencies, but are appropriate for minor, non-life-threatening illnesses and

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“I try to accommodate everybody,” she said. And while we think of flip flops as being very casual, she also has styles with glitz and glamour. Even the color range for flip flops is impressive — there’s no need to be stuck with dull brown shoes when there are multicolored Cobian’s or Havaianas in red, white and blue. The shop already has become a favorite for high school and college students. Of course, in Florida, the dress code for college students is T-shirt, shorts and flip flops, making the store the natural place to search for new shoes. The store’s environment also is a draw with a flat screen television that runs surfing and skating videos. The shop features cork floors, water based paints and is environmentally friendly. Flip Flops Shops also works to help the community. The store supports an international shoe charity. “We are a participant and a drop location for Souls 4 Soles,” she said. “They go victims of natural disasters and the poor. When people bring them [the shoes] in, we give them 10 percent off.” Shoes in good condition are accepted. Guillen said her staff ships them to the charity. “That’s our way of giving back,” she said. Another way they give back is by giving firefighters and the military discounts. And they participate in the Kidgits Club, a promotion with Simon Malls, which offers discounts for certain stores. Guillen said the store, which has been open since November, is doing well. “Tourists love to get some,” she said. “We also have our locals.” Local customers can sign up for the VIP list and will receive email offers. For information, call 305-235-7007.

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Is A Short Sale Right for You? BY PETER B. LAIRD

Recent data indicates that by the end of 2010 nearly half of all property owners in Miami-Dade County owed more on their homes than the properties were worth. That’s 245,530 underwater homes just in Miami-Dade. Statewide, the number jumps to 2.1 million. Do you owe more than your home is worth? Is a major illness, accident, job loss or divorce preventing you from making your monthly mortgage payments? Are you tired of paying for an investment property that has lost its value? You do have options, according to Robert Perdigon, president of Miamibased Perdigon Title Services, a fullservice title company founded in 2002. “In an ideal world, the best strategy is to continue paying your mortgage, wait for the market to correct, let your property appreciate and sell your house when the value has returned,” advises Perdigon. “However, we do not live in an ideal world and property owners need to know their options.” A foreclosure should be avoided at all

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costs, Perdigon says. Not only will you lose your home, you could also be forced to pay what you owe on your mortgage plus additional fees. Worse still, it will be reflected on your credit report for three to five years.

Your best option, says Perdigon, may be a short sale. In the past few years, short sales have become the leading distressed property solution. “With a short sale, your house is sold for less than what you owe on your

mortgage, and your lender willingly accepts the proceeds from the sale as payment in full,” says Perdigon. “No lien is filed against you, the sale is reflected on your credit report for only 12 to 18 months, and in some cases the lender will even contribute up to $30,000 to cover your relocation expenses.” Before making such an important decision, though, seek professional advice. Perdigon Title Services has special expertise in handling short sales, and its attorney partner can guide you through all aspects of what can be a complex transaction. “We’ve successfully handled hundreds of short sale transactions over the past few years,” says Perdigon. “We’ll work closely with you, your realtor and your lender to ensure the quickest and best possible outcome for all.” For a free initial consultation to determine if a short sale is right for you, contact Perdigon Title Services at 305-728-8184, or e-mail rperdigon@perdigontitle.com.

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Student’s foundation raises funds for cancer awareness BY ROBERT HAMILTON

Andrea L. Collins, a high school junior, started a foundation and is continuing its efforts to collect caps and hats for cancer patients, while raising funds and awareness about cancers. The foundation, Caps4Cancers, was begun last year when Andrea was age 16 and a sophomore in high school in Miami. She had the idea when she was made aware of one of the side effects of cancer treatment, losing one’s hair, and realized how that might impact the self-esteem of a patient. She decided to begin to collect caps and hats to donate to the patients for this reason and also as a protection from exposure from the sun and the damage that might create. “These patients are going through so much fighting the cancer,” Collins said. “And I wanted to find a way to make them feel better and not be embarrassed about their hair loss. “My family, like many others, has been devastated by cancer, and this provides an opportunity to bring some additional attention to efforts to help those affected,” she added. Collins’ grandfather died at an early age from cancer, her cousin died from cancer when he was only 46 years old, and others in the family and close friends have suffered

Andrea Collins, president and founder of Caps4Cancers, is pictured at the offices of WireMasters Electric Inc. with Kent Crook, president, as he donates caps and provides a monetary donation. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

from this disease. “My mother (Maria Kesti) started taking me to Rotary Club meetings at a very young

age and I learned from these members and her to do what you can to help out in the community.”

Earlier this year, the Ann Taylor store in Dadeland Mall hosted a fundraiser and awareness shopping event for Caps4Cancer. Also, Kent Crook, president of Wiremasters Electric Inc., donated caps and funds to Caps4Cancers. And recently, Collins volunteered and agreed to be a team captain for the Relay For Life event in Doral. She recruited others to join her team and solicited donations for the event held recently that raised in excess of $118,000. She not only exceed her fundraising goal for the event, but managed a booth at the event for Caps4Cancers and had friends and family stay overnight with her. In addition, she had obtained a Barry Gibb autographed guitar for the auction to help raise additional funds. “I greatly appreciate all of the time and efforts, and especially the donations, from so many, since I believe that we can make a difference,” Collins said. Caps4Cancers is a foundation developed to collect caps and hats for patients with cancer and to raise funding and awareness of cancers. For more information, or to donate, contact Andrea Collins, founder and president, at 305-332-3367 or by email at <alc@caps4cancers.org>. Visit the website at <www.caps4cancers.org>.

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KAPOW students learn the art of baking bread

Adrian Castro, Christofer Alvarez and Sophia Acosta have the sandwich dough ready for baking during their visit to IPC as part the Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) program. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BY LEE STEPHENS

Everglades K-8 fifth graders were put to work preparing Subway sandwich bread for the baking oven during their recent visit to International Purchasing Cooperative in Kendall. IPC is an independent Subway franchisee owned and operated purchasing cooperative. IPC negotiates the lowest costs for purchased goods and services, while improving quality, enhancing competitiveness and ensuring the best value to Subway members and their customers. The visits are part of a yearlong School-To-Career program called KAPOW (Kids And the Power Of Work) presented by Learning for Success Inc. and IPC in conjunction with Miami-Dade County Schools. Through KAPOW, teachers and volunteers from IPC and 95 other South Florida businesses and organizations collaborate to teach lessons that connect classroom learning

with real world workplace skills. “The KAPOW site visit gives our employees a chance to share their knowledge and skills,” explained John Imbert, IPC POS business analyst. “The students saw that our people really do use all of the skills they are learning about in school. “They got hands on experience with the new POS (Point of Sale) system, learned about and prepared Subway bread for baking, and got to design their own sandwich wrap,” he added. “These experiences are designed to introduce students to the skills needed to be successful in the workplace and teach them the importance of staying in school to prepare for their own future,” said Dr. Lilia Dobao, principal of Everglades K-8 Center. “We are delighted and very grateful to IPC for their extraordinary commitment.” For more information about the KAPOW program, contact John Casbarro at <john.casbarro@gmail.com>, or see the website at <www.kapowlfs.org>.

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Red Zone Sports announces flag football money series BY JOSE BOZA

Calling all armchair quarterbacks, football crazy fans and aspiring pro athletes. Your gridiron dreams are not over, as Red Zone Sports launches its 5-on-5 flag football money tournament series “Cash Shootout.” The tournament series begins on Saturday, June 11, at Kendall Soccer Park, 8011 SW 127 Ave. and continues with play on July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, and ends with a grand championship finale on Nov. 5. The monthly Saturday tournaments are from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “The Cash Shootout tournament series will cater to all levels of competition in South Florida,” said Luis Rodriguez, president of Red Zone Sports. “From the iron man athlete to the weekend warrior, if you have a passion for football, this is the tournament for you.” Red Zone’s “Cash Shootout” flag football tournament series will consist of a 5on-5 style play format and a 10-man roster per team. The entry fees are as follow: Elite Division, $280 per team/round; Competitive Division, $260 per team/round and Recreational Division, $240 per team/round. All teams will play a minimum of three games in each tournament and then advance to single elimination playoffs. Teams are required to participate in three

tournament rounds to qualify for the championship final round on Nov. 5. Deadline date to register for Round One is Wednesday, June 8. The cash prize payout for each tournament is between $500 and $1,000. The final payout will be determined by the number of teams participating in the tournament. Throughout the six rounds of tournament play, teams will receive points to qualify for the championship round. The top team with the most points at the end of the six tournaments will receive an additional $1,000 for Elite Division, $500 for Competitive Division, and $300 for Recreational Division in the championship round. The breakdown of qualifying points and tournament rules are available during registration inquiry. Red Zone Sports is based in Miami and is devoted to all South Florida amateur athletes. Monday Night 5-on-5 flag football league will begin June 6. The Thursday 4-on-4 flag football league will begin July 14. For more information on Red Zone Sports’ tournaments, leagues, etc., visit online at <www.redzonesports.org> or find on Facebook <www.facebook.com/redzonesportsinc>. Contact Luis Rodriguez at <lrodriguez@redzonesports.org> or 786344-1855 to request additional information for upcoming leagues and tournaments.

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Sparkling Bins brings trash bin cleaning service right to you

Sparkling Bins has an environmentally friendly truck that visits customers ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY KIMBERLY PORTER

Not everyone knows that their trash bin is a major breeding ground for bacteria. Luckily, Sparkling Bins will keep your waste container hygienically clean, for as low as $5.75 per bin. The idea came to owner John Conway after his wife chased him for weeks to clean their bins. After he spent hours on the process he realized a service for this task could be successful. “An hour and a half cleaning my own bin, I thought — this is something I’d never want to do again,” Conway said. This concept originated in the United Kingdom and Sparkling Bins has brought it to South Florida. “We’re getting a lot of traction, mostly from referrals,” Conway said. As a first time business owner, he says it is “very exciting just seeing how it’s going.” In four months the business has gained 175 customers. Sparkling Bins uses natural solvents that kill 99 percent of all known germs, fungi and viruses. All water and chemicals are collected into the self-contained cleaning unit to be recycled according to EPA regulations. Sparkling Bins has an environmentally friendly truck that visits customers at their locations. “You waste 15 percent more water using a hose and broom on your own. With us, nothing goes into the environment, it all goes back in our truck to a water treatment facility,” Conway said. “It’s really getting the awareness out into the community. People can get the flu, H1N1 [from dirty bins]; people aren’t edu-

cated on the hazards,” he said. He also warned that you can be fined for allowing dirty water from cleaning your bins to run into the public streets. Bacteria infested water will flow into storm drains, contaminating all bodies of water it enters from there. The initial cleaning for new customers takes about an hour, cleaning both the inside and outside of the bin. From there, Conway said the point is to get on a regular schedule. “A good 40 percent of our customers have their bins cleaned monthly and 50 percent every two weeks. We do recommend at least monthly cleaning to maintain,” he said. Currently Sparkling Bins’ focus is on the areas of South Miami, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest and Kendall. They are already in the process of adding two additional trucks within the next three to six months. He said it is telling that just driving around in the truck has people stopping and asking him questions about the service — and then signing up right on the spot. Now there is an efficient, easy way to protect oneself from the hazards of bacterial and fungal infection contracted from on, in and around unclean trash bins. Sparkling Bins will leave your dirty, smelly bins disinfected, deodorized and smelling fresh. Leave the dirty work to the professionals. “It’s a great concept,” Conway said. “It’s important that people know this service does exist out there and the key is to keep it affordable.” For more information visit online at <www.SparklingBins.com> or call 305382-BINS (2476).

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Put away your cares, wallet at Club Med Sandpiper Bay BY LEVI MYER

You definitely work hard enough to deserve one and you might actually be fortunate enough to afford one, but let’s face it, vacations cost money. When you add up the expenses of hotels, transportation, dining and entertainment; tips for bell hops, waiters, cleaning service and for people you’re not even sure are supposed to be tipped, vacations are nearly impossible to budget. Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Port St. Lucie, FL, has a simple remedy for that — all-inclusive access. During our stay there, we literally left our wallets securely tucked away in the safe in our room for our entire visit. We arrived at three in the afternoon and were escorted to our room, where our luggage had almost magically preceded us. Hungry from our travels, we strolled over to the resort restaurant and ordered a light lunch with a few strong beverages to ease us into our vacation. After a delicious desert, there was no debate about who would cover the bill. In fact, there was no bill at all. This is pretty much the story of the rest of our stay. Order a drink from the bar at Slice (the resort

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lounge and bar) — no bill, no tip, just a thank you and a smile. Pile up a plate of food from the extraordinary around the

world buffet at The Market (the resort dining hall) — no scale, no bill, just a thank you and a smile. The food was fantastic! Everything we didn’t know we wanted was fresh, hot and at our fingertips. I could spend days talking about the food and its inspirations from Asia, Italy, France and America; they had it all. The dining staff even comes around to offer wine, in case you haven’t already satisfied yourself from the endless array of soft drinks, beer and wine on tap. The deserts, however, were a personal favorite. Check out the White Chocolate Bread and the self-serve frozen yogurt made with natural sugar, neither will disappoint. Though I would love to go on and on, there is more to Club Med than unlimited food,

wine and spirits. It truly is a paradise for the whole family, individually and as a group. After a hearty dinner, we enjoyed live music and had a couple of drinks and dances at Slice, which gets pretty wild after hours. Waking up early to seize the day, we headed straight for the state-of-the-art gym, which, I might add, you are going to need to work off the calories from that extra serving of desert. There is plenty to keep you active and busy — trapeze, golf, tennis, zumba, yoga, jet skis, eco tours, sunset tours, cooking classes, wine tastings, and the list really does go on and on. At most resorts, you can expect to see dozens of teenagers moping around with their faces buried in a phone or so bored they’re wishing they were back in school; not at Club Med. There are activities designed for kids of all ages and plenty of activity staff members to keep them on their toes. From the trapeze to the gymnasium to the Romero Britto Art Center or at the bar ordering their very own virgin strawberry daiquiris to sip by the pool, there was not a bored child in sight. The kids will probably want to be left alone to run off and have fun. When they do, you should sneak off to the “quiet zone” just past the spa and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Infinity Pool. With its endless water views, cabanas, and adult only restrictions, you can soak in the sun, read a book and dissolve into the Florida paradise. The staff is fantastically helpful and friendly, the resort just had a $25 million renovation and the overall experience was unforgettable. Take the whole family and head to Club Med Sandpiper Bay. You need it more than you think you do! For more information, or to make a reservation, visit <www.clubmed.us/sandpiperbay>, call 1-800-CLUB-MED or contact your preferred travel agent.

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Walk the plank this summer with Miami Seaquarium show Athletes A t let th ete t s of Miami Miiam a ami i Cheer C heer and and Da D Dance ance e

SUMMER CAMP Summer Camp at IDOL Athletes of Miami is guaranteed to be an exciting and safe way for everyone to spend their summer! Our Cheerleading and Dance Camp is a non-stop activity camp for ages 4-17. This camp will take place in our state of the art fully air-conditioned facility and will involve all kinds of fun filled activities! Come join us for the best summer camp in town! Activities Cheerleading Classes • Jazz Classes • Tumbling Classes • Arts & Crafts • Hip Hop Classes • Indoor Games • Water Day (every Wednesday)

There will be high wire pirate adventures this summer at Miami Seaquarium. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY MICHELLE PALOMINO

This summer Miami Seaquarium is offering swashbuckling adventures for the whole family with “Swashbuckling Summer” at Miami Seaquarium. From June 11 to Aug. 21, the park is featuring exciting daily high wire acts by the pillaging “Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean.” In addition, “Swashbuckling Summer” will include a Giant Shark Slide that is over 25 feet tall and a Pirate Skeleton Walk. These friendly pirates are guaranteed to put a smile on kid’s faces. Guests also should prepare to hit the deck as pirates take over the Top Deck Dolphin Show all summer long. “The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean’s return brings added fun and a big splash to Miami Seaquarium this summer,” said Andrew Hertz, general manager at Miami Seaquarium. “This show will keep our guests

in suspense and amazement with incredible aerial high wire performances.” The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean is an exhilarating death defying high wire aerial performance. Everyday the Colombian Caribbean pirate ship will set sail for a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas. Pirates will awe guests as they are suspended 30 feet in the air, dueling for the right to be the captain of the coveted Colombian Caribbean pirate ship. Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park, located on Virginia Key, provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. For more information on Miami Seaquarium, call 305-361-5705 or visit online at <www.miamiseaquarium.com>.

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Former U.S. Senator Graham’s novel chillingly close to reality BY DAVID KASS

Respected and trusted by leaders on both sides of the political aisle, former U.S. Senator Bob Graham of Florida chaired the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, was a presidential candidate with 18 years of service in the U.S. Senate, and a twoterm governor of Florida. Now, based on actual events, he has written a compelling political thriller, Keys to the Kingdom (Vanguard Press; June 2011; $25.99). With a story line that cuts chillingly close to true-life dealings, it raises penetrating questions and all-too-real alarming predictions. Sen. Graham will be in the Miami area on Friday, June 17, 8 p.m., at Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave. in Coral Gables, and Saturday, June 18, 4 p.m., Books and Books Airport Store, Concourse D Gate D25. In the novel: Retired U.S. Senator John Billington, a co-chair of the 9/11 Congressional Inquiry Commission, sets off a firestorm of protest when he suggests in a New York Times op-ed that Saudi Arabia — aka “The Kingdom” — was behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Billington asks: Will Saudi Arabia assist in future attacks within the U.S., does the Kingdom have the bomb, and why is the administration engaged in a comprehensive, sustained cover-up to keep answers from the American people? Less than two weeks later, Billington is murdered — but not before slipping a detailed briefing to ex-Special Forces operative Tony Ramos, a street-smart Miami Cuban, proficient in Pashto and Arabic,

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with a love of fine clothing that has tagged him “the Will Smith of State” at the State Department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research. Soon Tony is on the road and on the run for his life, collaborating with Billington’s estranged, enticing and egotistical daughter, Laura, to solve her father’s murder and discover the hidden agendas that ominously threaten the security of America and the world. In a race against time, betrayals, and layers of deceit, Tony uncovers a shocking international conspiracy linking Saudi Arabia — the Kingdom — to Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda, in an investigation that spans Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Afghanistan. Targeted by an assassin and framed for murder, will he be able to honor the senator’s last wish and thwart al-Qaeda’s planned nuclear attacks, as they escalate toward a final massacre in the United States? In Keys to the Kingdom, Sen. Graham delivers a page-turner that sounds a warning and is thoroughly entertaining.

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My Lawn Man wants to top my Live Oak Tree for the STORM SEASON. Should I have him do this? THE ARBORIST

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No. Don’t top your live oak or any other hardwood tree such as a black olive or mahogany. A tree sometimes needs to be pruned to avoid interference with utility lines, buildings, or parts of the surrounding environment. Whenever pruning is required, it is important to avoid the practice of topping -- the removal of all parts of a tree above a certain height with no consideration for its structure or health. Long thought to reduce a hazard, topping is a temporary and ineffective solution that actually makes a tree more hazardous in the long run. • Topping "starves" trees by robbing them of their food-creating leaves. • Topped trees, in an act of defense, create shoots that grow quickly (up to 20 feet in one year) and are more prone to breaking. • Topping also makes trees more susceptible to insects and disease. • Topping creates "high maintenance

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Alhambra Restaurant, which opened in April in London Square Shopping Center, offers healthy Mediterranean cuisine — a fusion of Spanish, Greek and Lebanese specialties that are bursting with exotic Mediterranean flavors. Foodies on such sites as Yelp.com gave Alhambra a five-star rating, raved about the food and service, and said that the healthy Mediterranean theme is a welcome addition to the Kendall neighborhood. Owner Tony Awais was influenced by his Cuban mother and Lebanese father who owned two restaurants in Coral Gables — Middle East Restaurant and Beirut Restaurant — from the 1960s to the 1980s. He also spent his childhood in Spain and is inspired by the country’s culture and cuisine. “The restaurant name, Alhambra, is named after the Alhambra Castle in Granada, Andalusia, Spain, which was home to the Arab kings when they ruled Spain,” Awais said. The décor of Alhambra, the restaurant, was designed by Awais’ wife, Rosemarie, and features warm woods, terra cotta tile floors, wrought iron chandeliers and photos of the grand Alhambra Castle throughout. The restaurant is spacious — perfect to host a business meeting, event or party. Two chefs, one who was recruited from the W Hotel on South Beach and specializes in the Spanish and Greek cuisine, and one who specializes in Lebanese dishes, create the delectable dishes, all made from

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scratch with fresh ingredients. “My mission is to offer quality, healthy food at reasonable prices,” Awais said. “Nothing is pre-made or packaged. We use spices instead of salt to flavor the food and we cook with extra virgin olive oil.” To share their healthy cuisine with the community, Alhambra Restaurant provided food samples during the West Kendall Business Association’s (WKBA) Health and Wellness Expo, conducted recently at Miami Dade College. Alhambra also served good times and good food

while hosting more than 100 people during a recent WKBA networking event. Symbols on the extensive Alhambra menu alert you to the restaurant’s specialties and vegetarian dishes, and a Weekly Specials menu features special chef creations. One popular entrée is the Filete Sevilla, a chargrilled New York strip steak topped with onion, parsley and garlic lemon sauce. The menu features 16 sandwiches priced from $7 to $9, including the Kibbie Burger, a minced beef and cracked wheat patty grilled to perfection with onions and spices served on a freshly baked bun. “Kibbie is a traditional Lebanese favorite, but my father reinvented the dish as a burger. We are the only restaurant that offers it this way,” Awais said. Salad choices, 14 in all, come in a small and large size to have as a side or meal. Start your meal with one of the delicious appetizers or soups and end it with a divine dessert, such as homemade flan or baklava. Complement your meal with beer, wine, sangria or a cocktail such as a mojito, margarita or piña colada. Happy hour is Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m., and features two-for-one drinks. Alhambra Restaurant is located at 13550 SW 120 St. in London Square. The restaurant is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and opens Sunday for brunch at 10 a.m. Call 305-234-8000 to place a take-out or catering order. For more information, to view a menu and to print a valuable coupon, visit <www.alhambraeatery.com>.

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Children will learn the art of magic at Miami’s own original, award-winning school of wizardy, MagiCamp, designed to spark a sense of wonder and awe in all who participate in this unique and innovative program. MagiCamp will make its 22nd summer appearance on June 13. While parents are at work, their children will be learning their newest magic tricks. Once they master the magic, they can create a little hocus pocus for themselves. The best part is that they get to take home their very own magic trick every day, sharing the magic of the summer and amaze their family and friends. MagiCamp, a division of FunCamps, has been a frontrunner in the children’s entertainment industry for more than 22 years with over 20,000 children having attended. The overall success of the program has been its innovative and fun approach to teaching the magical arts as well as selecting one-of-a-kind locations to host the pro-

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