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July is the time to slow down, celebrate our country and take a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the year. In fact, the only thing that can break that calm is our age-old South Florida nemesis, the Hurricane. To that end we’ve compiled another annual guide to just about everything you might need to know in order to prepare for the 2017 season.

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EVENTS CALENDAR 4 July 2017 COMMUNITY CALL 6 News From Our Community 8 Around the County COMMUNITY NEWS 10 A Mission to Cuba 12 A Delicious and Enjoyable Afternoon 14 Silver Club Doral SPECIAL FEATURE 16 Hurricane Season By the Numbers 17 23 Foods to Keep Handy 17 3 Steps to Removing an Awning Safely 18 City of Doral’s Hurricane Preparedness Tips 18 Consejos de la ciudad de Doral en caso de huracanes

FEATURE 20 Divieto Ristorante: Italia Servida en un Plato THE INTERVIEW 22 Dr. Jose Rodelgo-Bueno SPOTLIGHT EVENT 24 Celebración del Día de Independencia THE FLORIDA VILLAGER LISTINGS 26 Restaurants TASTE OF DORAL 2017 27 The City Never Tasted so Delicious PET OF THE MONTH 28 Meet Polo BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 30 Smile!

CHAMBER NEWS 31 Sloan’s #1 Ice Cream Shop in Doral SEEN ON SCENE 32 Snapshots from Around Town

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Thru - January 15

CITY OF DORAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

HURRICANE ANDREW : 25 YEARS LATER The exhibition explores the topic through eyewitness, first-person storytelling, historical footage, documentary photography, artifacts, and Hurricane Andrew-inspired art work, with the goal of connecting visitors to the emotion of the moment. The Museum is also offering educational programs for the general public and school audiences. Altogether, the exhibition and programming engages visitors not only in learning about the storm’s impact on Miami, but also in remembering and commemorating this milestone in our community’s history. historymiami.org

Join us this Independence Day at Doral Central Park for a night you won’t forget! This event is free, open to the public and full of fun activities for adults as well as kids. There will be fun for everyone with inflatables, amazing food, live entertainment, free pony rides, and more.

Remember to bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets to enjoy this patriotic holiday along with your family and friends. Make sure to arrive early to make sure you enjoy our activities and signature grand finale of a sky full of fireworks at 9:20pm! Free parking and admission. At 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Doral Central Park

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MLB All-Star Zumba is for everybody and for every type of body. Join Zumba creator Beto Perez as you sweat, dance and smile your way through the fitness party at Miami’s beautiful Bayfront Park. Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami. allstarzumba.com. At 9:30 a.m.

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Founded in 1958, NSU Art Museum is a premier destination for exhibitions and programs encompassing all facets of civilization’s visual history. NSU Art Museum’s 83,000 squarefoot building contains 25,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 256-seat auditorium, Museum Store and Cafe. NSU Art Museum’s celebrated permanent collection contains more than 6,000 works. Bus departs Morgan Levy Park at 10:30am. Fee includes admission and art activity. Nova Southeastern University Art Museum. Only for Silver Club Doral members.

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CITY OF HIALEAH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION The City of Hialeah invites the community to their Annual Independence Day Celebration presented by Leon Medical Centers. Celebrate with family and friends and experience the vibrant city at its best. Free. Milander Park.

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BINGO NIGHT Follow the screen with highlighted bingo numbers while enjoying refreshments. Many exciting bingo games will be played! Don’t miss a chance to win fabulous new prizes and socialize with friends. Free! Morgan Levy Park Community Center. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Only for Silver Club Doral members.

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The DCC’s Speed Networking is part of New Doral Chamber of Commerce. The primary goal is to help all of members increase their business through effective networking, while, at the same time provide the communities we serve developmental leadership and developmental mentorship. IKEA Miami 1801 NW 117th Ave. Miami, FL 33172. From 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Implement a real, practical Social Media Marketing Strategy that provides positive Return On Investment (ROI) for Small, Medium and Large businesses, Entrepreneurs, Franchisees, and Local Business owners. This Social Media Marketing course is meant for business owners, managers and entrepreneurs who are looking for ways to effectively market their business and achieve positive Return On Investment (ROI). This course is for you if you are looking to grow your business. Doral Chamber of Commerce (8181 NW 36th Street, Suite 21-A. Doral, FL 33166) From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Celebrate your culture at the free, all-day event in Wynwood, Miami’s most culturally dynamic neighborhood. The free festival will run from 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. It will focus on South Florida’s rich and vibrant melting pot, with special attention to its deep musical influences. Expect to see activities for all ages throughout the day with programming moving into a full-blown concert. Free. Mana Wynwood. megarumbacolombia.com.

Classic Albums Live performs note for note and cut for cut from one of the greatest albums ever made. With hits like “New Kid in Town,” “Hotel California,” and “Life in the Fast Lane,” enjoy an evening of classic rock at its very best. Special VIP seating is available with table service. South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center. At 8:00 p.m. smdcac.org.

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In his newest play, Carbonell Award-winning playwright Michael McKeever explores the history of the world’s most famous painting, including Leonardo da Vinci’s meeting of Senora del Giocondo (Mona Lisa) and his masterful creation of her indelible countenance. This historical, funny and intriguing new piece presents highlights throughout the painting’s infamous past, including her vandalism, her theft, her journey to America (at the request of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy) and the various places she spent her storied life span, including hanging in Napoleon’s bedroom, before her final resting place at the Louvre.

The Actors Playhouse; actorsplayhouse.org

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CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: THE EAGLES’ HOTEL CALIFORNIA

The main goal is to build competitive and highly trained teams on the political market - election, in order to cope with the management of successful political campaigns. Through our electoral Congress of simulation, we hope that participants learn to manage resources of strategic planning, communication and research current and trend in electoral and political matters in order to achieve a successful electoral campaign. Organized by Florida Global University & Centro Educativo Latinoamericano.

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UNDERTAKE WITH PURPOSE CONFERENCE

Undertake with purpose, in charge of the sociologist Jose Jacinto Munoz, is a seminar aimed at training emotionally to all the people who want to become entrepreneur’s elite, generators of results and drivers of their business ideas. The conference has the objective of encouraging participants to make decisions necessary to realize their projects, and help you to reduce the gap between the points where they are and where they want to be. Jose Jacinto Munoz will describe the characteristics of an entrepreneur. Similarly, he will unveil the equation of success, a formula that shows how to go from intention to action through clear and well-defined strategies and goals. The objective of the seminar is people can realize their projects within a logical framework. URBE University.

ExperienceSOFI is an all-inclusive, one-night-only tour of the famed locales in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood. With a focus on luxury eateries, lounges and galleries, guests will embark on a five block dine-around, entering each restaurant’s VIP area to taste, toast, mix and mingle with the city’s most respected chefs, artists and celebrities, and residents. Participan restaurants: Red, the Steakhouse; Cibo Wine Bar; Bakehouse Brasserie, Izzy’s Oyster Bar; The Local House; Lilikoi Organi Living; Nikki Beach; South Point Tavern, and Texas de Brazil. South of Fifth Neighborhood in Miami Beach (multiple venues). At 6:00 p.m. experiencesofi.com.

SABRINA CARPENTER: THE DE-TOUR CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRESENTS OVO IN MIAMI The artistry of OVO will feature all the fan-favorite thrills, with a special, stunning performance in which a group of scarabs soaring high above the stage, from both edges to the middle landing on a platform. OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese, highlights where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love.

American Airlines Arena. cirquedusoleil.com/ovo

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Following her sold out, first ever headline tour last fall, singer/songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter is set to bring a summer of fun and music across the continent with The De-Tour, a 30+ date summer headline tour. The De-Tour will begin July 5 in Vancouver, BC and continue across major North American cities such as Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, New Orleans, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, and Boston before concluding on August 27 in Toronto, ON. The De-Tour, presented by American Tourister, will feature special guests Alex Aiono and New Hope Club on all dates.

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DORAL INAUGURATES NW 92ND AVE. CONNECTION The Doral City Council inaugurated the new roadway connection along NW 92nd Ave. connecting NW 25th St. and NW 33th St. This project, completed on time and approximately $85,000 under budget, will immediately alleviate congestion on NW 87th Ave. and NW 97th Ave. This new roadway will enhance connectivity for hundreds of residents in the Vanderbilt community. Additionally, it will help improve emergency response times for Doral Police stationed at the new Police Substation, as well as enhance connectivity for freight traffic and commuters to Miami-Dade County Police and US Southern Command. The project will include four traffic lanes (two lanes in each direction), a storm water drainage system, curb and gutters, street lighting, and a bicycle/pedestrian shared use path on the east side of the road.

WATER SAFETY WORKSHOP Join the City of Doral for a free Water Safety Workshop and learn how to stay safe over the summer while enjoying neighborhood pools and beaches. The workshop will discuss simple steps to save lives, CPR, and boating safety. All parents and children are welcome to attend!

Saturday 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP to steven.diaz@ cityofdoral.com or (305) 593.6600.

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SUMMER IN THE DOLPHIN MALL This summer, families can enjoy a wide array of fun entertainment and activities at Dolphin Mall. From free movie screenings and food to discounted games and workshops, there will be plenty to discover.

COBB THEATERS: Now through August 3, Cobb Theaters will offer free admission to kids every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.). Contact the theater for a listing of kid-friendly movies that will be shown. For additional information call (305) 591.9380.

DAVE & BUSTER’S: Dave & Buster’s will offer all games half price, all day on Wednesday. For additional information call (305) 468.1555.

BASS PRO SHOPS: Now through July 24, Bass Pro Shops will host a Family Summer Camp every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12 to 5 p.m. Families will enjoy interactive educational workshops and activities including free 4x6 photos, crafts, activities and workshops. Plus, on July 2 and 3 from noon to 5 p.m., join the fishing movement at the free Catch and Release Pond. For additional information call (305) 341.4200.

COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION GRANT PROGRAM Have you developed a project that can serve the needs of our Doral community? City of Doral is now taking applications for the Community Based organization Grant Program.

Deadline is July 14th! Program Goal is: “To provide beneficiaries with opportunities to plan, develop and implement sustainable projects that will serve the needs of the Doral community.” For more details visit cityofdoral.com.

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RELAY FOR LIFE Shaquille O’ Neal in Relay For Life The former NBA star and Doral Reserve Police Officer, Shaquille O’ Neal, that has proudly joined our city in the fight against cancer! Follow his lead and help American Cancer Society Relay For Life raise funds and awareness. This event will take place on October 7.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS: All summer, kids eat free every Wednesday from 5 to 11 p.m. For additional information call (305) 513.2660.

BOWLERO: Roll in for Monday Mayhem at Bowlero, offering unlimited bowling with shoe rental for only $14.19 with food and drink specials starting at 8 p.m. Plus, enjoy $2 Tuesdays starting at 8 p.m. featuring $2 tacos and games.

For additional information call (305) 594.0200.

COOL-DE-SAC: Now through August 18, Cool-de-sac will offer weekly Summer Camp activities for children 5-12 years old. Registration is $189 per child/per week and single day camp is $40. July 17-21 is themed Space Ambassadors, July 24-28 is themed Super Heroes, July 31-August 4) is themed Musical World, July 3-7, August 7-11) is themed Eco Team, and July 10-14, August 14-18) is themed Food Flavors. For additional information call (305) 477.5505.

2 DECADES OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE John I. Smith K-8 Center was honored for 20 years educating youth in Doral. Today it is the proud home of well over 1,500 students and 120 teachers and staff. The recognition was followed by parents, students, teachers, administration, PTSA, and the Falcon mascot at City Hall. Jamie Patel gifted the new jersey for Johnny the Falcon.

ADDING POINTS UP Doral Academy Math Club acquired 1st place in Miami-Dade County four years, 8th 4th and 2nd place in Florida. Student Jaedon Whyte placed in top 20 in the national competition.

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GIRL POWER As part of Girls Who Code’s Summer Immersion Program, The Idea Center at Miami Dade College will host a free computer science course for 10th and 11th grade high school girls from June 19 – August 4.

A significant contribution from an anonymous donor will be presented to fund Trade and Logistics programs at two Miami-Dade High Schools in memory of King Carter, the six-year-old student killed in a crossfire while on his way to buy candy.

Congratulations, Class of 2017!

It has been a privilege to see another group of students reach this goal, to have taught and guided them to college and beyond.

Divine Savior Academy Graduates have been accepted to: • MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) • Boston College • Boston University Doral Campus 10311 NW 58th Street Doral, FL 33178

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• University of Michigan • Penn State University • Colorado State University • University of California-Berkeley Delray Beach Campus 15935 Lyons Road Delray Beach, FL 33446

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OUTH FLORIDA FAMILIES ARE TAKING COMmunity to heart this summer, when they travel to Santiago de Cuba in late July.

With the aim of connecting the next generation of Cuban children with their Cuban American counterparts, the families hope to “help the kids gain a sense of self-worth and dignity by showing them the goodwill of our future generations, and ultimately encouraging their newfound faith in God by way of the local Catholic Church.”

Spearheading the mission is Cuban Evolution, a nonfor-profit organization founded by Dr. Elsie Miranda whose vision is to inspire change by focusing on the individual rather than the society. One of those ways is via games. In fact, not long ago, the local Catholic Church, Sagrada Familia, began to take shape when they created a community center called “salon de repaso” for their youth group. With the introduction of a single chess set,more children began to come. As the population of children began to increase, so did the population of the Church. Inspired by this revelation, the families hope to connect with the local families via everything from Risk and Checkers to Backgammon and Parcheesi, which have the added benefits of promoting independent and logical thinking, strategy, creativity and imagination.

Additionally, the families would like to leave behind a lasting memory of the children of Miami by building a library of books and DVD’s that can be accessed by all in the parish.

Donations can be given via a collection box at Blo Me Away (5966 S Dixie Hwy, South Miami) with funds going towards sports equipment; awards for sports competitions; books & DVD’s, chess games, bibles; rosaries, medical supplies; and shipping costs.

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HE CITY OF DORAL COMMEMORATED THE NEW POLICE AND Public Works buildings on Saturday, June 10th. Families came out to celebrate the occasion with the City Council, Miami Dade County Commissioner Jose â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pepeâ&#x20AC;? Diaz, administration and staff. Doral Police Officers grilled delicious hot dogs and burgers for event goers to enjoy. Other fun activities throughout the day includes bounce houses, face painting, tours of the facility, and exciting police K9 presentations.

The Category 5 hurricane facility allows Police and Public Works to provide increased levels of service to the community. Features for the Police area include property and evidences rooms, motorcycle garage, and crime scene processing area. Features for the Public Works area include a three service bay facility for routine vehicle maintenance, a mezzanine for office, as well as a new vehicle wash system.

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OMÚNMENTE CUANDO SE HABLA DE LA edad adulta avanzada se refiere a ella como años dorados por la riqueza que conlleva en aprendizajes, vivencias, historias y sabiduría. Sin embargo, el dorado no es el color que la ciudad de Doral escogió para darle color al club que agrupa a personas mayores de 55 años. Escogió el plateado, quizás porque es el tono afín al cabello canoso o porque es un color que proyecta rapidez y dinamismo, a la vez que lujo, brillantez y solemnidad. Sea cual sea el caso, Doral cuenta con su propio club para seniors o juventud prolongada.

Es un programa único en el sur de Florida ya que acepta personas de 55 años en adelante. La mayoría de otros programas similares comienzan a los 65.

Cada mes realizan diferentes actividades. El primer viernes de cada mes hay una noche de Bingo con premios y refrigerios y los martes o jueves de cada mes desde las 12 del mediodía hasta 2 de la tarde asisten a un seminario vinculado a temas de salud y estilo de vida con almuerzo incluido. También hacen viajes cortos que consisten en visitas a museos, teatros, centros comerciales, restaurantes, etc. Son actividades culturales y educativas que les permiten mantener la mente activa.

La ciudad está a cargo del transporte. Los miembros del club se encuentran en el Parque Morgan Levy y de ahí parten hacia su destino y luego para el retorno la logística es la misma. Por ejemplo, en mayo fueron a comer al restaurante Jamón Ibérico Pata Negra en Miami, en junio visitaron el Hialeah Park and Casino y jugaron bolos en Kings Miami en CityPlace.

Estas personas son muy activas, tanto así, que Jeorge Vega, coordinador de Programas Recreativos y encargado de Silver Club Doral, explica anecdóticamente que no les gusta que los llamen seniors, más bien les encanta estar rodeados de jóvenes y compartir con ellos. “Ellos hacen que el trabajo sea más fácil y más divertido”.

Aunque el programa se llama Silver Club Doral, no es exclusivo para habitantes de Doral. Se admiten personas de áreas circunvecinas. Los que no son residentes pagan un poco más (20% adicional) que los residentes doralinos, sin embargo, la diversión es la misma.

Es importante señalar que se deben registrar en la actividad antes de asistir a ella. Esto es para que la ciudad compre con antelación el boleto de entrada o reserve el puesto en el lugar ya que el espacio está limitado a limitado a 55 personas.

Durante estas actividades hay facilidades para las personas con condiciones especiales, es decir, las que utilizan una silla de ruedas pueden asistir sin ningún problema a las actividades de Silver Club Doral.

Hacerse miembro del club es muy sencillo, solo debe dirigirse al Parque Morgan Levy, llenar un formulario con los datos personales y llevar su licencia. Eso es todo. El miembro paga por cada actividad a la que quiera asistir. Aunque también puede llamar a Jeorge Vega al (305) 593.6600 o ponerse en contacto con él a través de su correo electrónico jeorge. vega@cityofdoral.com.

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ACTIVIDADES DE SILVER CLUB DORAL PARA JULIO

• Bingo Night: El 7 de julio desde las 6 de la tarde hasta las 8 de la noche en el Morgan Levy Park Community Center. Habrá muchos premios y refrigerios. Estará ambientado en el Día de Independencia.

• Visita al Nova Southeastern University Art Museum: El 11 de julio en Ft. Lauderdale. El autobús sale de Morgan Levy Park a las 10:30 a.m., el viaje dura 30 minutos y el retorno está previsto para las 3:30 p.m.

Costo para residentes $18 y para no residentes $22.

El pago incluye la entrada al museo y una actividad de arte.

• Finding Mona Lisa: El 20 de julio en Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre en Coral Gables. El autobús sale de Government Center a las 6:30 p.m., el viaje dura 30 minutos y el retorno está previsto para las 10:00 p.m. Costo para residentes $45 y para no residentes $54. El pago incluye la entrada al teatro.

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HURRICANE SEASON B Y T H E N U M B E R S 18 THINGS TO REMEMBER DURING HURRICANE SEASON

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STORM SURGE ZONES CHANGE. Head to miamidade.gov to check your address.

PETS NEED PROTECTION TOO. The Humane Society recommends keeping all pets with you during a storm and making sure they have an up-to-date ID tag with a current cell phone number.

LOOK UP. Make sure to check for loose shingles and remove all lawn furniture that could fly up and damage your roof.

TREES CAN BE A DANGER DURING A STORM. Take the time now to trim back any that have large, dead branches and those that are too close to your home and could fall and cause damage.

5 SPEAKING OF TREES: Don’t stress over the palms; they are prepared for wind storms.

Simply remove any coconuts or large palm seeds.

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GUTTERS should be secured and declogged to prevent water damage.

PHOTOGRAPH ALL VALUABLES in your home and be sure to have a camera charged to take post-storm pics just in case of any damage.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE IMPACT windows make sure to put up shutters. If you don’t have shutters, plywood can be a good option, but could take up to a week of measuring and cutting to put them in place.

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MAKE SURE YOU HAVE at least a three-day supply of any medications you might need as well as a good amount of batteries and/ or other medical supplies.

CREATE A FAMILY COMMUNICATION PLAN and establish a meet-up location as well as an out-of-state friend or family member to check in with in the case you are separated.

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DOCUMENTS ARE THE FIRST thing to get wet and ruined.

Make sure you have a safe (and waterproof) space for important docs such as insurance policies, medical records and your pet's veterinary records and always keep copies at a remote location.

TAKE AN INVENTORY of everything in your home… and be detailed! Apps abound to help you organize your information.

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REMEMBER THAT PHONE LINES can get jammed pretty fast after a storm. Try texting- texts can often get through easier and won’t tie up phone lines needed by first responders.

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STAY AWAY FROM ANY WINDOWSfind a room without windows, and take shelter there. If that is not possible, go into a closet.

HEADING INTO HURRICANE TERRITORY? Be sure to check with the airlines for flight cancellations and call your hotel to make sure there are no evacuations in place.

MANY COMMUNITIES HAVE text or email alerting systems for emergency notifications.To find out what alerts are available in your area, search the Internet with your town, city, or county name and the word “alerts.”

18 NAMES TO REMEMBER THIS HURRICANE SEASON WONDERING WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR? HERE ARE THE NAMES ON THE 2017 LIST…

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23 Foods to Keep Handy

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HOSE WHO HAVE LIVED THROUGH A MAJOR HURRICANE (cough, Andrew) know the sense of dread that sets in when you realize you have no viable meal options and Publix is bare shelves for the foreseeable future. That’s why we turned to nutritionist, and Miami-native, Danielle Marks Williamson of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for a list of healthy foods to keep handy… just in case.

TIP: Never underestimate the power of your outdoor grill. Many have a side burner to heat up soups (and coffee!) and anything from pizza dough to defrosted proteins can be thrown on the flames for a quick meal. Just make sure you're stocked up on propane!

Cabinets: »» Low-Sodium Canned Tomato Sauce »» Low-Sodium Canned Beans »» Whole Wheat Pasta »» Dried Beans or Lentils »» Brown Rice »» Whole Grain Crackers and Rice Cakes »» Applesauce »» Dried Fruit (Remember no sugar added) »» Oatmeal (If purchasing instant, choose unflavored) »» Granola Bars (Remember whole grain, less than 10g sugar per serving) »» Unsalted Nuts

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Fridge: »» Jarred Pickles »» Cheese Sticks »» Apples

Freezer: »» Frozen Veggies »» Frozen Fruit »» Frozen Protein (chicken, shrimp, fish fillets) »» Frozen Homemade Soups

3 Steps to Removing an Awning Safely

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IAMI AWNING AND FLORIDA BUILDING CODE ONLY RECOMMEND TAKING DOWN your awning once a hurricane warning has been issued for your area; meaning that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected somewhere within the warned area within the next 36 hours. Should that be the case, here are a few steps to removing your fabric awning, courtesy of the Miami Awning experts: 1. We recommend cutting all the ropes that attach the fabric awning to the frame, which can be done above the grommets (brass eyelets).

The rope will need to be replaced so do not be concerned about saving it. Be careful not to cut the fabric awning.

2. If your awning is attached to your home or building, after you cut the ropes, roll the fabric awning up to the top of the frame, where it meets the wall. Secure it to frame with tie backs or rope, lashing it down around the ends and middle areas where you rolled it up.

3. If you have a freestanding awning, cut the ropes (same as above). Roll the awning up, if possible, while it is still on the frame or slide it off the frame, pull it to the ground and neatly fold or roll it up. Store the fabric indoors.

In the event of a hurricane, failure to take these steps may result in damage to the awning frame and possible damage to your home or building.

For more information visit miamiawning.com.

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City of Doral’s Hurricane Preparedness Tips

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urricane season is now in full swing and the City of Doral wants to remind everyone that the time to prepare is now!

Doral, as well as the rest of the County and State, are in the potential path of hurricanes. Which is why it is imperative that you review your family and business’s plan and hurricane supplies sooner rather than later.

With public safety as the City’s utmost priority, all City departments are working diligently to provide the support you need to keep you, your family and your business safe during a state of emergency.

PRE-STORM ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES: »» Review your emergency kit. Make sure to have food, water (1 gallon per person per day) and medicine for a minimum of three days. »» Be sure to bring all front yard and backyard decorations, items, and accessories indoors to avoid the possibility of flying projectiles. »» Ensure that hurricane shutters are in good working order and are being maintained regularly. If your home has hurricane panels, make sure all required hardware and materials are easily available and accessible. »» Flooding can be a major concern during a storm. Ensure that all private storm drains are serviced and cleaned out to assist in alleviating standing water in roads and parking lots. Sand Bags are already being prepared and will be made available for Doral residents at Doral Central Park, 72 hours prior to storm (3000 NW 87th Ave). »» Trim your trees weeks, even a couple of months, before the start of hurricane season to avoid having dead branches and pruned landscaping from becoming dangerous objects during a windstorm. »» For business owners in the City, all outdoor seating and tables, along with loose signs and outside storage materials should be brought indoors. »» City Building Department will be available to assist customers with any hurricane permitting and inspection inquiries. For flood information visit www.cityofdoral. com , under the Building tab. »» Ronald Reagan- Doral Senior High School is the assigned hurricane shelter and is located at 8600 NW 107th Avenue in Doral but it does not allow pets. For pets, shelter at the Tamiami Fairgrounds.

POST-STORM ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES »» Thirty-five (35) major street intersections in Doral are equipped with portable generator interface devices that allow the hook-up of portable generators for continued operation of traffic signals in case of power outages caused by a hurricane event. »» In the event that your property is damaged during a storm, be aware of unlicensed contractors. Make sure to verify that all potential contractors working on your home are properly licensed, insured, and qualified by the State of Florida, and that all appropriate building permits are obtained. »» The City of Doral has contractors on standby ready to assist with clean-up and debris removal on City public roads.

STAY INFORMED The City of Doral has the goal of keeping the residents and stakeholders informed. City staff uses various platforms to keep the public notified of hurricane emergency alerts.

City residents and business owners may sign up to receive Automated Weather Alerts through Doral Alerts. This is free of charge and the application can also be downloaded on your smart phone. These alerts are pushed out to registered participants automatically, when the National Weather Service declares inclement weather areas near registered address. Residents and business owners may signup via our website to receive these notifications.

The City of Doral uses these social media outlets to keep residents and business owners informed of any emergencies.

Follow our Twitter accounts (@cityofdoral and @DoralPD) and our City Facebook page (@cityofdoral). There you can also find the link to subscribe to Doral Alerts.

For emergencies, please call 911. For Police non-emergencies, call (305) 593.6699.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES/RECURSOS ADICIONALES • www.nhc.noaa.gov

• Doral PD Hotline: (786) 871.1465

• www.fema.gov/areyouready

• Miami-Dade Answer 311 Center

• www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program

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e ha dado inicio a la temporada de huracanes y la ciudad de Doral le quiere recordar a todos que éste es el momento de estar preparados. Doral, al igual que el resto del condado y el estado, se encuentra en el posible paso de los huracanes.

Por eso, es obligatorio que usted revise los planes de su familia y de su negocio, así como los suministros para huracanes antes de que sea demasiado tarde.

Ya que la seguridad pública es de suma importancia todos los departamentos de la ciudad están trabajando con esmero para brindarle el apoyo que necesita para mantener su seguridad, la de su familia y la de su negocio durante una situación de emergencia.

ACTIVIDADES PARA LOS RESIDENTES Y NEGOCIOS ANTES DE LA TORMENTA »» Revise su kit de emergencia. Asegúrese de que tiene comida, agua (1 galón por persona por día) y medicinas para un mínimo de tres días. »» Asegúrese de guardar los adornos, artículos y accesorios del patio delantero y trasero en la casa para evitar la posibilidad de proyectiles. »» Asegúrese de que las persianas para huracanes se encuentren en buen estado y reciban mantenimiento periódico. »» Las inundaciones pueden ser causa de gran preocupación durante una tormenta. Asegúrese de que todos los sistemas de drenaje privados reciban mantenimiento y limpieza para ayudar en el amaine de aguas estancadas en las vías públicas y estacionamientos. Ya se están preparando bolsas de arena, las cuales estará disponibles para los residentes de Doral en el Doral Central Park, 72 horas antes de la tormenta (3000 NW 87th Ave). »» Pode sus árboles semanas, o incluso meses, antes del

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Para información acerca de inundaciones, visite www.cityofdoral.com, en la ventana de Construcción. »» Ronald Reagan- Doral Senior High School son los refugios designados contra huracanes y se encuentran ubicados en 8600 NW 107th Avenue en Doral, pero no se permiten mascotas.

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ACTIVIDADES PARA LOS RESIDENTES Y NEGOCIOS DESPUÉS DE LA TORMENTA »» 35 intersecciones importantes de Doral se encuentran equipadas con dispositivos generadores de interfaz portátil que permiten la conexión a generadores portátiles para continuar operando los semáforos en caso de apagones a causa de un huracán. »» En caso de que su propiedad resulte dañada durante una tormenta, esté prevenido de los contratistas sin licencia. Asegúrese de verificar que los posibles contratistas que realicen trabajos en su hogar cuenten con las licencias, seguros y calificaciones adecuadas en el Estado de Florida y que además se hayan obtenido todos los permisos de construcción adecuados. »» La ciudad de Doral cuenta con contratistas listos para ayudarle con la limpieza y remoción de escombros de las vías públicas de la Ciudad.

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MANTÉNGASE INFORMADO Doral tiene come meta mantener informados a sus residentes y partes interesadas. El personal de la Ciudad hace uso de varias plataformas para mantener informado al público acerca de alertas de emergencia por huracanes.

Los residentes y dueños de negocios de la Ciudad se pueden registrar para recibir Alertas Climáticas Automatizadas a través de Doral Alerts. Es gratis y la aplicación también se puede descargar desde su smartphone. Estas alertas se les envían de forma automática a los usuarios registrados cuando el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional declare áreas con clima inclemente cerca de su dirección registrada. Los residentes y los dueños de negocios se pueden registrar a través de nuestro sitio web para recibir estas notificaciones.

Doral hace uso de estas redes sociales para mantener informados a los residentes y dueños de negocios en caso de cualquier emergencia. Síganos en Twitter (@cityofdoral y @DoralPD) y Facebook (@cityofdoral). Ahí también encontrará el enlace para registrarse en Doral Alerts.

En caso de emergencias, por favor llame al 911. En casos que no sean de emergencia, comuníquese con la policía a través del (305) 593.6699.

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DIVIETO RISTORANTE Italia Servida en un Plato POR DANIELA GIAMPAPA-BENDAYAN

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icen que lo prohibido atrae más. Descubra qué hace a este restaurante la parada obligatoria para los paladares más exigentes de la gastronomía italiana.

Al igual que un excelente escritor logra que un libro se convierta en bestseller, un chef le da vida a un restaurante. Tras el chef ejecutivo de Divieto se esconde una historia interesante. Comencemos por decir que se llama Luis Zavala, es mexicano y tiene 31 años.

Lleva 22 años dedicándose a ser chef. Empezó cocinando comida china y japonesa en México durante 4 años, primero como lavaplatos y luego como chef ejecutivo. Comenzó a hacer diplomados de cocina asiática.

Luego trabajó en un restaurante de comida típica italiana durante 9 años como chef ejecutivo, al principio fue supervisor de cocina. “Me gustó tanto la comida italiana que empecé a crecer dentro de la misma compañía. Fui el chef ejecutivo de cinco restaurantes. Tengo diplomados en comida mediterránea, japonesa, china, tailandesa, siciliana, italiana, pan, pastas, pescados, etc.”.

En uno de esos restaurantes había un cliente muy asiduo que iba todos los domingos a comer con su familia, se llamaba Santiago López.

Se hizo amigo de Juan Manuel, el gerente y después de un tiempo Santiago le pidió a Juan Manuel que se fuera a trabajar con él a un restaurante de comida mexicana en México. Le hizo la misma propuesta a Luis pero él la rechazó porque, aunque siendo mexicano no le gusta dedicarse a esa especialidad culinaria.

Luego de cierto tiempo Santiago le ofreció a Juan Manuel la oportunidad de operar un grupo de restaurantes italianos en Estados Unidos. Luego de un año, en 1996, Luis recibió una propuesta para hacer

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unos platillos especiales en uno de estos restaurantes en Estados Unidos. Acto seguido le propusieron nuevamente trabajar con Santiago pero ahora en Estados Unidos. Nuevamente la rechazó. “Yo nunca tuve el sueño americano, a mí me iba muy bien en México”. Sin embargo, lo invitaron 10 veces más para hacer más especiales y conocer Miami y la respuesta siempre fue la misma: no. Tanto fue el cántaro al agua que luego de dos años de insistencia y viajes, en 1998, Luis finalmente accedió y emigró a Estados Unidos.

Llegó modificando y estandarizando el menú en el restaurante italiano Bice Gran Cafe en Naples.

Tras una separación comercial, Santiago López decidió abrirse camino en Doral y se llevó a Luis.

Zavala comenta que quería hacer algo nuevo, algo diferente. Recordó que en México había trabajado la rueda del queso parmesano cocinando pastas dentro de ella. La pusieron a prueba y pronto se convirtió el plato estrella del restaurante pues a la gente le gustó que le prepararan su comida directamente en la mesa, además del sabor. Al plato se le puso el nombre de Ruota di Parmigiano; todavía sigue siendo el más pedido en Divieto. “Es un plato muy típico italiano que prácticamente no se comía en Estados Unidos.

Muchos nos han copiado pero fuimos nosotros los que convertimos ese plato en el emblema del restaurante”.

Otras especialidades muy solicitadas por los comensales de Divieto son el Pork Shank Ossobuco, el Lemon Butter Sea Bass, el Chicken Parmigiana y el eggplant Parmigiana, que no se queda atrás.

Al principio comenzó siendo un restaurante de comida italiana con fusión americana pero poco a poco el público fue exigiendo más italiano que americano y así fue como Divieto se convirtió en el punto de encuentro para degustar la verdadera comida italiana.

En el menú solo quedaron los cuatro platillos con

fusión americana que más se consumían.

Algo interesante es que el menú infantil de Divieto ofrece también comida italiana pero en porciones más pequeñas. No pueden faltar los nuggets, pero lo que hace diferente a estos nuggets es que “sono fatti a casa”, es decir, son hechos completamente en Divieto, no son procesados ni congelados, están hechos al momento.

Lo mismo con los mozzarella sticks.

En cuanto al lado dulce del restaurante, el Chocolate Fudge Brownie y la Crostata de Mele se llevan la medalla de oro.

Cuando le preguntamos a Luis cuál era su secreto en la cocina y qué era lo que hacía que Divieto se diferenciara de otros restaurantes italianos, su respuesta fue muy contundente y directa: “lo que nos hace diferente es que hacemos todo desde cero, no compramos salsas ni aderezos, todo lo hacemos aquí y la clave de que la comida aquí sepa diferente a otro restaurante es que los que trabajamos le ponemos amor a lo que preparamos, como si lo estuviésemos haciendo para nuestras familias. Ese es el secreto”.

LO PROHIBIDO ATRAE MÁS En italiano la palabra “divieto” significa prohibición.

El concepto del restaurante está basado en el veto de los años 20 que había en Italia, las mujeres no podían fumar y beber whisky era algo que se hacía en la clandestinidad.

Lo único que tiene prohibido el restaurante es el mal humor, por eso siempre verá a los camareros y al personal en general con una gran sonrisa de oreja a oreja dispuestos a servirle amablemente.

Por cierto, Luis Zavala, nunca estudió la carrera de chef, no habla italiano y nunca ha ido a Italia, planea hacerlo el venidero año. Su don y arte de preparar deliciosas comidas italianas son innatos.

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USING EDUCATION AND FAITH, ST. BRENDAN has more than four decades of history in Miami, moving from a seminary high school to the coeducational private school it is now in the mid-1970s.

Today, the school is in somewhat of a rebirth, drawing students to it’s innovative Academy- and project-based learning and embarking on a massive renovation that will launch into Phase 2 this coming January. At the head of all of this is their Principal, Dr. Jose Rodelgo-Bueno, who joined the school as a geometry, Spanish and Italian teacher in 2010. “We have developed a revolutionary co-ed and faith centered pedagogical model based on Academies and innovation,” says Dr. Rodelgo-Bueno. “This model provides the 21st Century education needed for students to understand their lives and thrive in our global and complex world.” Here’s what he had to say about the future of learning, the importance of STEM and the pride he takes in seeing his students voice their vision.

WHAT SETS YOUR SCHOOL APART FROM OTHER PRIVATE RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS IN SOUTH FLORIDA?

We have found a new way of Catholic education: a way to be at the forefront of the educational field and, at the same time, preserve the best of our tradition –faith, culture, values, love for the family, etc. We have developed a revolutionary co-ed and faith centered pedagogical model based on Academies and innovation. This model provides the 21st Century education needed for students to understand their lives and thrive in our global and complex world.

WHY DID YOU IMPLEMENT THE ACADEMIES INTO YOUR CURRICULUM AND HOW HAS IT IMPACTED THE STUDENTS?

We implemented the Academies because we wanted our students to be college- and career- ready but above all, because we are interested not only in what they learn, but also in the people they become. Our Academies and their great variety of elective courses and educational opportunities help students become aware of their talents, skills and likes. This style of education also helps our students take ownership of their learning and faith and become true men and women.

TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT THE SPECIAL EXPERIENCES STUDENTS WHO CHOOSE AN ACADEMY PATH WILL HAVE.

Our Academies are essentially schools within our school.

They work very much like college majors, with students enrolling in one of four schools that focus on specific areas: Medical Sciences, Law & Global Business, STEM, and Visual & Performing Arts. In every Academy, students form a small learning community and share similar goals. Each Academy has a specialized curriculum, electives, clubs, field trips, invitational competitions, service

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learning opportunities, as well as its own partnerships with universities, companies, hospitals and other institutions that provide research and internship opportunities. Finally, students in an Academy may enroll in the AP Capstone Program and graduate with our school diploma and, at the same time, with the College Board AP Capstone diploma. This greatly improves the student's’ college acceptance and college scholarship opportunities.

STEM IS A HUGE BUZZWORD IN EDUCATION THESE DAYS, HOW ARE YOU APPROACHING STEM OR STEAM AND HOW DO YOU SEE IT EVOLVING OVER THE NEXT 5 YEARS?

STEM is one of the most important fields of study in our school. In fact, we are STEM certified by AdvancEDSACS/CASI. We have devoted our new building to innovation and we have equipped it with state of the art instructional resources. We know that our students will devote their lives to careers that still do not exist. For this reason, our approach is interdisciplinary. We not only combine art with STEM, but all subjects and areas of learning. The goal is that they not only create their own apps and inventions, but also they are inspired to design their own ideas and provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

YOU RECENTLY EMBARKED ON A MAJOR RENOVATION, HOW IS THAT GOING AND WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT?

Our Innovation Center, a $9 million state of the art building completed last summer, provides a place for our Academies to thrive and for our vision to be seen.

Last year, Miami-Dade County also approved our master plan for the redevelopment of the entire campus. The ground breaking for the second phase is scheduled for January 2018, to include a brand new track with a lacrosse/ football/soccer field inside, a new baseball and softball field and some renovations in our existing buildings.

Further developments will expand our gym, renew our swimming pool, expand our cafeteria, construct a new classroom building and create an auditorium for the performing arts.

I KNOW THERE IS ALSO A FOCUS ON PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL). WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO YOU AND YOUR FACULTY AND WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES?

PBL allows students to be more engaged in their learning and acquire content through the projects they create.

In these projects they display what they have learned.

Projects involve real world application of knowledge, so that students are facilitated to relate instruction to their personal lives and assimilate it. Our students have been able to create and maintain for weeks three different microsystems inside numerous recycled two-liter bottles.

We also had students in our swimming pool walking on water using the devices they created.

However, PBL is only one of the strategies of our inquiry and interdisciplinary- based learning. The class is more about asking questions than about answering them. It is about argumentative and logical reasoning, strategic thinking, learning how to collect and interpret data and test hypotheses, idea generating activities, group inquiry and peer learning, acquiring social and emotional intelligence, decision-making strategies, and connecting faith, learning, and their real lives.

St. Brendan High School is located at 2950 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33165. For more infomation, please visit St. Brendan online at stbrendanhigh.org, or call 305-223-5181.

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Kaitlyn Miller Salutatorian Isabella Fernandez

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Silver Knight Award Nominees Alexander Callahan, General Scholarship

University of America, Clemson University, Florida Polytechnic University, Florida State University, Fordham University, Georgia Institute of Technology,

Allison Martin, Mathematics

Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University New

Alyssa Varas, Social Science

Orleans, New College of Florida, New York University,

Bianca Hernandez, Drama*

Northwestern University, Pennsylvania State University,

Daniel Blanco, English & Literature

Purdue University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,

Sophia Garcia, World Languages

Tulane University, University of Central Florida,

Stephanie Lopez, Science

University of Florida, University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Miami, University of Michigan,

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University of Texas at Austin, Vanderbilt University

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L DÍA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DE CUALQUIER PAÍS ES CONsiderado uno de los más importantes del año porque celebra su soberanía. Cada 4 de julio, en Estados Unidos se enaltece el gentilicio americano y se festeja la libertad.

El martes 4 de julio se cumplen 241 de la Declaración de la Independencia americana.

La ciudad de Doral invita a todos sus residentes a conmemorar este día en el Doral Central Park ubicado en 3000 NW 87th Ave. Será un evento familiar y para compartir con los amigos, donde habrá mucha diversión rodeada del tricolor americano: blanco, rojo y azul.

Entre las actividades recreativas se podrá disfrutar de música en vivo que comienza a las 5 de la tarde y de comidas y bebidas que estarán disponibles para la venta. La esperada exhibición de fuegos artificiales se realizará a las 9:20 p.m. Igualmente habrá paquetes de descuentos para militares y veteranos.

El evento comenzará a la 5 de la tarde y terminará a las 10 de la noche.

Tenga en cuenta que no está permitido llevar fuegos artificiales propios, bebidas alcohólicas, mascotas, hieleras de grandes dimensiones ni tiendas de campaña. Tanto la entrada como el estacionamiento son totalmente gratis.

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PIZZA JERRY & JOE'S PIZZA 1755 NW 79th Ave (305) 436-9669 jerryandjoes.com

LA FORTUNA PIZZERIA 10783 NW 58th St (305) 468-1885 lafortunapizzeria.com

SEAFOOD DORAL SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 9743 NW 41st St (305) 594-9921 doralseafood.com

STEAKHOUSE BRAZAVIVA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 7910 NW 25th St, (305) 513-6373 brazaviva.com

TAST E O F D O R A L 2017

The City Never Tasted so Delicious

BY DANIELA GIAMPAPA-BENDAYAN

ASTE OF DORAL IS A PROGRAM CREATED BY the Doral Chamber of Commerce aimed at promoting accessibility to Doral’s magnificent and untapped food scene. Taste of Doral is a fine dining program that includes specially priced lunches and dinners at Doral’s finest restaurants.

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in Taste of Doral offer to the consumer something to make a great difference. For example, these premises can offer discounts on their menu of up to 25%. Also, they provide a menu specially designed for Taste of Doral, which includes leading varieties on their menu. Another option is the free drinks that accompany the dish that the diner has chosen.

As an appetizer to Taste of Doral, in June 22 was carried out Progressive Food Tour at CityPlace Doral. It was designed to allow participants to taste the delicacies that the restaurants have to offer. Guests checked-in at CineBistro for a meet-and-greet along with a complementary drink, then headed to Ice Box to sample some appetizers and a beverage. The tour continued in the Rusty

The 6th Annual Taste of Doral places Doral’s vast gastronomical landscape on South Florida’s culinary map, and runs July 1st through July 31st, 2017.

In a city that is bursting at the seams with more than 200 restaurants, Taste of Doral features special prix fixe lunch and dinner options at Doral’s finest restaurants.

Not only does Taste of Doral boost business for area restaurants during the usually slow summer month of July, but it also encourages consumers to explore restaurants that they have yet to discover.

Emmanuel Sarmiento, President and CEO of Doral Chamber of Commerce, said that participant restaurants

For a whole month you can taste and enjoy the best of the best restaurants participating. These are just a few of the confirmed restaurants: »» City Works »» Cabo Flats »» Cooper’s Hawk »» Sloan’s Ice Cream »» Rusty Bucket »» BurguerFi »» Kings »» CineBistro »» Ice Box Café

Bucket for a full-course meal and continued towards an ice cream scoop, compliments of Sloan’s Ice Cream. The tour ended in Cabo Flats, where guests got a drink and their famous complimentary chips and salsa.

“Our goal is to introduce the amazing food culture we have in Doral to both locals and travelers alike,” said Emmanuel Sarmiento. “We wanted to create a tour where working colleagues could join fresh off work and have a great time!” Bon Appetit!

For more information and details about Taste of Doral, please, visit www.atasteofdoral.com.

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THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING FUN GOING ON AT THE DORAL CENTER FOR ORTHODONTICS!

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atients at the Doral Center for Orthodontics and the Miami Center for Orthodontics have long watched as their smiles transform with treatment. Now their friends on Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook can see their progress too. A new photo booth – complete with props that change with the seasons – allows patients to pose for digital photos that they then can decorate with digital stickers and post online.

“It’s something nice for them to do along the way,” says Dr. Mayling Molina, president of the family-centered practice. “Every time they come to the office, they can actually chart their progress. They can see how they started and how they’re changing, and it’s a great way for them to connect with other people who are going through the same thing.”

A testament to the care the patients receive from the team, they often ask the assistants to pose for the photos alongside them in the booth. It’s because the doctors at the practice – Drs. Molina, Enrique Gallo and Carlos Fernandez-Feo – and the staff take a patient-centered approach to every aspect of care. Patients typically return to the office every six weeks for treatment, which lasts anywhere from one to three years. “They come in for so long that they build a bond with the assistants and the whole team,” Molina says. “Many patients request a certain assistant because they already have a bond with that assistant.”

When Dr. Gallo and Dr. Molina bring in a new team member to their team, they make sure that this person shares their same values and believes. "We look for people who are passionate about their work. Someone who cares about the well-being of another person and who feels accomplished and rewarded by the positive changes that are made in our patients’ self-confidence and the beautiful smiles that we create." Says Dr. Molina.

The whole team is involved in making sure that their patient's Orthodontic experience is fun. "Our goal is to make a lasting, positive impression on our patients and ensure this process is as easy and enjoyable as possible."

Says Dr. Gallo. Along the way, they get to know the patients, celebrating their milestones. Birthdays involve balloons, cupcakes and singing. When it’s time for the braces to come off, they rejoice together.

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“We care about our patients, and every member of our team makes it fun,” Molina says. “They love celebrating birthdays and congratulating patients when they are done with treatment. Our team makes this a happy place.”

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THE COOL SMILES KIDS CLUB The practice’s youngest patients are those being monitored prior to starting treatment. These patients are members of the Smile Club, and Molina is implementing some ways to make their visits more fun. She plans to run contests for the practice’s youngest patients. How many flosses are in that jar? What year did Dr. Gallo graduate from medical school? Older patients, meantime, earn a $25 gift card for each new patient they refer to the practice.

the relaxing aquatic theme with marine and sea-life paintings.

Parents appreciate the flexible and affordable payment plans, as well as the high-tech office equipment, including on-site digital panoramic and cephalometric X-ray machines and an iTero intraoral digital scanner. The office also offers evening and Saturday appointments to accommodate busy schedules.

It’s not only the bilingual team of assistants, front desk personnel and doctors who create a calming and supportive atmosphere for the patients. The waiting room is a social hub of Doral. “Doral is a small city, and everybody knows everybody,” Molina says. “They meet up here, and it’s a social gathering.” Add to that

The Doral Center for Orthodontics is located at 10830 NW 58th St., Doral, FL (in the Sedano’s Shopping Center).

The office can be reached at 786-845-0800. The Miami Center for Orthodontics is located at 14660 SW 16th St., Miami, FL (in the Publix Shopping Center). The office can be reached 305-223-0110. You can also learn more online at www.doralbraces.com.

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S EEN O N S C EN E MIAMI BRIDGE CEO HONORED BY MDPS

Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services’ CEO, Dorcas Wilcox, was honored by the School Board of Miami-Dade County earlier this month for her tremendous dedication to at-risk teens and families in poverty, working as a licensed clinical social worker and certified addictions professional in New York, Ohio and Florida. “Dorcas has made an outstanding contribution to Miami Bridge, not only because of her management skill set, but for her genuine concern for these kids and their families. It is evident to all that her impact is both positive and productive,” stated Steve Hope, Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer of Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services, Inc.

7TH ANNUAL SAVE OUR SONS

The Overtown Youth Center (OYC) recently hosted its 7th Annual Save Our Sons (SOS) Youth Summit, kicking off the SOS Initiative. During the event, AT&T surprised attendees and awarded the OYC $25,000 to support its ongoing programming. Author, motivational speaker and mentoring specialist, Shawn T. Blanchard served as the keynote speaker, and kicked off the day sharing his personal story and his masterful pivot to becoming an acclaimed author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and mentoring specialist. The Summit also featured community leaders including Kevin Vericker, Service Officer from the City of Miami – Office of Mayor Tomas Regalado, Lyle Grandison, President, Respect for Life Educational Services and Stephen Marino, P.A., Overtown Youth Center’s Board Chair.

DADE HERITAGE TRUST LAUNCHES NEW PRESERVATION TODAY ISSUE

On May 11, Dade Heritage Trust launched the spring/summer issue of Preservation Today Magazine at the historic Biscayne Bay Yacht Club in Coconut Grove. More than 100 guests attended the reception. Dade Heritage Trust President Ed Parnes welcomed the crowd and introduced the new 2017-2018 Board of Directors. Following that, Bruce Matheson, heir of the family that donated the Crandon Park site to the city, presented Dade Heritage Trust the official history of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, the oldest in Miami.

CATWALK FOR CHARITY HOSTS RACHEL ROY

HURRICANE ANDREW EXHIBITION OPENS AT HISTORYMIAMI

Catwalk for Charity hosted their annual charity event where "fashion meets philanthropy" with celebrity fashion designer Rachel Roy as the featured designer of this year’s fashion show.

Rachel Roy founded her collection in 2004 and built it into a globally recognized and awardwinning ready-to-wear lifestyle brand. Rachel is a sought-after speaker on entrepreneurship and philanthropy and has shared her story across the world, including the White House. Rachel founded Kindness Is Always Fashionable as a philanthropic platform to help artisans create sustainable income or their families and communities. Rachel is also member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Photos by Gerry Brierre

HistoryMiami Museum opened its “Hurricane Andrew: 25 Years Later” exhibition to the public yesterday (June 1st), the first day of hurricane season, with a sold-out cocktail reception for 500 guests at the museum. Famed meteorologist and guest curator Bryan Norcross gave an informative and engaging talk to the crowd during the event. Music during the event was from 1992, the year Hurricane Andrew hit us, and the event was kicked off with the Gloria Estefan song “Always Tomorrow” that was written after the storm.

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