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There will be many attorneys running tobe a Judge this fall and unfortunately thenitpicker might be one of them.

If he runs and wins, the county will endup with one big mess. He is a good attorneywho specializes in research. Hewas on a planning board in hiscommunity and in less than twomonths he had created a mess. Hedecided that while on the boardhe was going to check on minutesof past meetings to see if thepunctuations were correct. Noone ever really cared about pastmeetings but the nitpicker felt itwas important.

As a result the meetings that used to takemaybe a hour, now dragged on for hours,minutes that volunteers usually just flewthrough. After all how can you properlyread minutes of years ago if the punctua-tion marks were missing?

He really couldn’t be fired from theboard because it was hard to get peopleto volunteer for it. With the nitpicker

on the board nobody would even go tothe meetings because someone mightwant to get them to volunteer for theboard.

The nitpicker has decided to run for ajudgeship to the delight of thecommunity. However if he winsthe judgeship and is assigned tothe traffic court, chaos will fol-low. As a judge he will feel thathe has to research each case tosee if the driver went through aright light improperly. He willalso check to see if the commasare in the correct spot. With thenitpicker, simple traffic offense

might take a week before heis finishedwith it.

At the moment his town is thrilled thathe’s off the board. The only one who is get-ting peeved is his fiancé. He is still check-ing on the facets of their marriage contract,that he began to research eight years ago.She is still waiting for a decision and I hearthat she is now getting a bit impatient.

Wandering & Pondering

DAN PALMER

The Nitpicker

Daylight Saving Time is the time tochange the clocks and adjust the time tocoincide with the weather and the longerdays. It is the time to Spring forward.

Take advantage of the extra day lightand the extra hours in the day to accom-plish all of the things that you have beenwaiting to do and have been putting off.Decide which things you need to do andwhich things you want to do.

First, write down your life-alteringprojects, the things that your heartdesires. Make sure that before the end ofthis season you have done at least one ofthese wonderful projects and made it apermanent part of your life.

Then write down the things that youshould do, like going to the dentist.And, then there should always be a majorproject or two like putting all your pic-tures into an album that will make your

life better when it is accomplished. Inaddition to the major projects write downall those pesky little things that you wantto eliminate from your list forever. Whenyour lists are complete assess them, editthem and prioritize them. Keep in mindthat you will be doing more than onething at a time. There will be some proj-ects that are inside, at home, projects andsome things that are outside the homeprojects.

Create some separate lists. Dividethem into things that are mindless andrequire no thought and no energy that youcan do them when you are resting, likeshredding or sorting pictures. Save thingsthat require a decision like cleaning outthe file cabinet for high energy psycho-logical moments. Keep in mind that everypiece of paper and every notation shouldnot be saved. Perhaps, you can enter theminto categories in your computer. Beruthless. Don’t give up because you feeloverwhelmed. Say to yourself every day,“I have boundless energy and I can drawon it at will.”

Patricia Frank is a LicensedPsychotherapist. She can be reached at305-788-4864, 212 308-0309.

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If you received a call to tandem skydivejump from 12,000 ft., would you say “Yes”?

Three members of the Aventura MarketingCouncil’s (AMC) Chairman’s Roundtablereceived just such a call, and not only said‘Yes’, but were overjoyed to do it! Thereare numerous member benefits derived fromjoining the AMC......networking, great cor-porate exposure...but no one would havethought that jumping out of an airplanewould be a premiere member benefit.

Because the AMC has established a longworking relationship with the military begin-ning with ESGR (Employers Support of theGuard and Reserve) Florida OutreachChairman Peter Caspari, there are someamazing opportunities that are offered toAMC member companies who have demon-strated support for the military. This sup-port has been through hiring veterans ormembers of the National Guard and Reserve,sponsoring meetings to feature militaryspeakers or most recently, participating inthe Military Room Makeover project thatinvolved eight cities and organizations.

Recently, the US Army Recruiting BattalionMiami invited Claudio Stivelman, Shefaor

Development; Marcelo Borowdowski, TheWeintraub Companies and Eric Beck, ITDoctors, to participate in a once-in-a-lifetimeexperience...a tandem jump with the US Army

Parachute Team, The Golden Knights. Thethree “jumpers” arrived at Homestead Air ForceBase for a tandem jump class and special instruc-tions before dressing in the bright yellow aerody-namic jump-suits, harness, helmet and goggles.They nervously anticipated the 15-minute flightto 12,000 feet.... did safety checks as the tandemmaster tightened all straps...a last look at thealtimeter as the red light in the aircraft changedto green as they edged towards the exit to starebriefly into the abyss. There was an immense‘rush’ as their minds completely let go to fullyenjoy the exhilaration of accelerated freefall.Jumping out of a plane while attached by a har-ness to an experienced skydiver is the easiestway to achieve accelerated freefall without hoursof pre-training and parachute instruction.

Seconds later, there’s a jolt when the maincanopy opens, dragging both skydiversupwards for a split second before a serene,effortless five-minute glide back to terrafirma, and the softest of landings. Afterlanding, there was an incredible desire to doit all over again!

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Abraham Lincoln’s involvement in alegal case in 1855 revealed his remarkableability to “transcend personal vendetta,humiliation, or bitterness.” According tohistorian Doris Kerns Goodwin (Team ofRivals), the John Manny Company hiredGeorge Harding, a nationally known patentlawyer, to defend it in a patent infringementcase brought by Cyrus McCormick, inven-tor of the mechanical reaping machine.

Since the case was to be tried inChicago, Harding, never having seenLincoln, hired him by reputation as arespected local attorney. Lincoln preparedthe briefs with the understanding thatHarding would present “the scientific argu-ments.” Shortly thereafter, the case wastransferred to Cincinnati, however,Harding, forgetting to tell Lincoln that heno longer needed his services, hired thenationally known lawyer Edwin Stanton. Attrial time, Lincoln went to the hotel inCincinnati where Harding was staying.There he encountered Harding and Stanton.

Harding was shocked at the sight of theungainly man with ill-fitting clothes.Lincoln introduced himself and suggestedthey go to court together. Stanton whis-pered to Harding, “Why did you bring thatlong armed Ape here…he knows nothingand can do you no good.” Stanton humiliat-ed Lincoln by telling him to withdraw fromthe case, while they would go to court with-out him.

Lincoln withdrew but remained to hearthe case argued. Harding and Stanton neverasked Lincoln to join them, even for a meal.Lincoln was intrigued by the brilliance ofStanton’s legal arguments, later explainingthat he was going home to study law; “Forany rough and tumble case, I am enough forany man we have out in Illinois; but thesecollege trained men are coming West. Theyhave the advantages of a life-long trainingin the law. Soon they will be inIllinois…and when they appear, I will beready.”

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physicians, nurses and clinical technolo-gists, the Mount Sinai AventuraEmergency Room also offers a full rosterof highly-trained specialty physicians totreat any kind of emergency.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week,the Mount Sinai Aventura ER is designedto meet and exceed the highest standards.While it is fully licensed by the state ofFlorida and accredited by both The JointCommission and the Agency forHealthcare Administration, the MountSinai Aventura ER has earned the mostimportant seal of approval – that of itspatients. The Mount Sinai Aventura ER hassome of the highest patient satisfactionscores for emergency care.

Aside from offering quality emergencycare when you need it most, Mount SinaiAventura also provides access to MountSinai doctors dedicated to providingroutine, preventive and specializedhealthcare. Physician offices are locatedin the same building as the Mount SinaiAventura Emergency Room, on the upperfloors. Patients can seek expert care fromskilled doctors in a multitude of areasincluding cardiology, neurology,endocrinology, obstetrics and gynecolo-gy, urology and gastroenterology, inaddition to primary care physicians.

In 2010, The Mount Sinai Aventura ERexpanded its reach into the community by

launching the Healthy Connectionsprogram, a community-based volunteerprogram that has resulted in over 200participants. In addition, Mount SinaiAventura ER provides timely healthscreenings and medical lectures on avariety of health topics to surroundingcommunities.

All of these combined efforts continueto reaffirm that once an individual visitsthe Mount Sinai Aventura ER, the facilitytruly becomes the emergency departmentof choice, as demonstrated by the increase

visits year after year. If you or a loved onerequires emergency care that is efficient,patient-friendly and dedicated to yourneeds, then the Mount Sinai AventuraEmergency Room should be your ER ofchoice.

The Mount Sinai Aventura EmergencyRoom is located at 2845 AventuraBoulevard (N.E. 199th Street), directlyacross from Aventura Mall. For moreinformation, call 305-692-1000 or visitmsmc.com.

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Mount SinaiAventura ERCharge Nurse,CarmenRodriguez,reviews a diag-nostic image.The Mount SinaiAventura ERoffers state of theart diagnosticimaging equip-ment and a fullservice onsitelaboratory.

I am always looking for good Italianfood, so when I got an invitation to eat din-ner at Prima Pasta, an Italian eatery on71st Street in Miami Beach that’s beenaround since 1993, I was happy to go.

I’d never eaten there before - giving meincentive to head over – and apparently,chef Carlos Beldon, had decided that it wastime to add some new dishes to its tried andtrue menu, offering even more reason to go.

As we do before we head anywhere,my husband and I hopped online to checkout the menu. We always like to have anidea in advance…just in case. So, we arechecking out the goods and I am thinking,hmmm, “Wonder what’s new? They coulduse a Scarpiello but otherwise, they have itcovered.” So when I got there and beganlooking, you could imagine my surprisewhen I found that the latest and greatestdishes were predominantly…Asian.

Yes, Asian. We began dinner withZucchini Fritti, a bowl of perfectly crispedshoestring cut zucchini. Not over, norunder salted, but salted just right. As wewere munching happily on those (yes, Iwas using my fingers, which immediatelysignifies that I am comfortable and reallyenjoying, Prima Pasta’s handsome Maîtrede, Giuseppe, came over and caught me inthe act. “Prosecco?” he asked producing aZonin split. How could we resist?

Bread soon arrived accompanied bytwo options in which to dip: garlicky, sea-soned oil and an amazing house-madericotta spread, the likes of which I’d neverbefore had. It was just the right consistency– thick enough to have body yet soothenough to spread easily. The ricotta texturefelt so good on my tongue, and the light butdirect herb flavor made me want to takebite after bite - so much for not filling up onthe bread.

And then the courses started coming.After a full-sized portion of the Tuna Osakacame out. Osaka? I just can’t get used to itin an Italian place, but after one bite, I amglad I tried it. Carpaccio-style tuna sat atopa bed of arugula dressed (and not sparingly,I might add) with soy and lemon. I didn’twant to like it, but I did. I was crazy flavor-ful! I ate every bite.

Next out was another new Asian-Italian mix – the Salmon Tokyo. My hus-band, who hates salmon, loved this dish. I,who likes salmon well enough, was not afan. Why? First and most important, thearugula salad upon which thin-sliced slicesof salmon sat was overdressed. It was also

a very similar salad/fish appetizer to theone I just ate. Finally, there was parmesancheese in the salad and I know that in theItalian culture fish and cheese do not mix. Ithink if these few elements were fixed,they’d have another winner.

When the Fiocchi Rapera came out, Iknew it was going to be good. You couldsmell the sweetness a mile away. Imaginebite-sized beggar’s purse-style pasta filledwith a perfect balance of pear and cheese,which was then topped with (here’s whereI begin salivating) a creamy truffle sauceand roasted prosciutto. Each al dente biteoffered texture from the cheese and fromthe pear, a sweetness that first hit my mouthand then ended with the matching fragrancethrough my nose. I am usually not a fan ofcreamy sauces (too rich) but if I could havelicked the plate I would have. The saucewas not light – it had body to it (definitelynot for those dieting) and the flavor of thetruffle came through beautifully. I am notsure how integral the prosciutto is to thedish, but with or without it, it’s a winner!

So what could they possibly do to fol-low up this “course de resistance?” Howabout some Garganelli Lamb Ragu? Whatis it? A bowl of piping hot, perfectlycooked penne pasta with just the rightamount of lamb and a healthy dollop offresh ricotta. The flavor was not overpow-ering however it was addictive. It was sogood that I ate my bowl and then I ate halfof my husbands.

Okay, the last course: BranzinoLivornese. They served me a piece with thetail on…bonus. I know many peoplewouldn’t like it, but it only added to myexperience. So, this true livornese – filledwith tomatoes, capers, onions, andKalamata olives – provided so much flavorthat I ate it all. My husband couldn’t eatmore than a few bites.

By the end of the meal we were totallystuffed and really pretty satisfied. And thendessert came out. Seriously? C’mon, I amgoing to explode. But it sat there, in all ofits sugary glory – Italian cheesecake. Aclassic Tira Mi Su, and chocolate mousse,but a slice that was so thick and light andsweet that I was truly thankful for thestrawberries that were scattered about theplate to cut the though the richness. I ate asmuch as I could, downed a cappuccino andI was…done.

For a restaurant that has been around fora long, long time – that I had never tried – Iwas glad that I went. And I will go back.Give it a try. For a “neighborhood joint” thatis reasonably priced Prima Pasta is a winner.Shari Lynn Rothstein has been writingabout food, wine, lifestyles and fashion formore than 20 years, in New York andFlorida. She resides in Aventura. Shari canbe reached at [email protected] forcomments, questions thoughts.


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Paying your bills is a fact of life. If youdon’t pay your phone bill, you lose service. Ifyou don’t pay for your merchandise at Macy’s,you don’t get to bring them home. Paying yourcondo maintenance fees should be no different.But what’s the consequence tonot paying the condo mainte-nance fees?

Under the current law,where owners do not pay theircondo fees regularly and ontime, the board has the right todeny those owners access tothe common facilities. Thatmeans that the tennis court canbe made off limits to thosewho don’t pay. The same goesfor the pool, the club room, thefitness center and otheramenities.

Equally important, theboard can also take away thevoting rights of owners whoare more than 90 days late with respect to thepayment of any financial obligation to thecondo association. Under such circumstances,voting rights will be limited to residents whoremain in good standing with their associa-tion. The maintenance fees are there for areason – to maintain the facility, to keep thebuilding in good standing, to provide extrabenefits to the residents. Those who do not

pay can lose the right to participate in thosevery elements that make the building desir-able.

Similarly, owners who are more than 90days delinquent in any financial obligation to

the association lose theirright to serve on the board ofdirectors of the association.This is the result of recentchanges in the law by theFlorida Legislature to addressthe tremendous problem ofdelinquent condo mainte-nance fees that has afflictedour State over the past fewyears.

Sadly, too many condoowners think that paying feesis voluntary. By not abidingby the laws of the building,those owners can sacrificethe rights to enjoy the build-ing, and to participate in the

operation of the community. If they want to play, they must pay. Joshua Krut is a Partner at Weiss Serota

Helfman Cole & Boniske, P.L., where heserves as Chairperson of the CommunityAssociation, Club & Resort Practice Group.The Firm has offices in Fort Lauderdale andCoral Gables and Mr. Krut can be reached at954.763.4242 or [email protected].

Pay to Play – Rules of the condoIn honor of Earth Hour and Earth Day,

Turnberry Isle Miami will offer two family-friendly occasions to celebrate nature andembrace environmentally-friendly prac-tices. All festivities are open to the public.

March 31st 2012: Earth HourTurnberry Isle Miami will turn down

the lights at 8:30 p.m. and offer the fol-lowing activities to endorse natural light:

Glow-in-the-Dark Solar Drop cock-tails (5 – 11 p.m.) will be offered through-out the evening in the main Lobby lounge.Cocktails are $12 each.

A Romantic Candlelight-only DDinner(6 – 10 p.m.) will be offered at CascataGrille, a three course dinner infusingfreshly picked ingredients from the on-site chef’s garden. $38 per person, plustax and gratuity. Call (786) 279-6800 forreservations.

A complimentary Astronomy presen-tation (8:30 p.m.) at the resort’s tranquilCascata Pool with guest Astronomer Dr.James Webb, director of the SARAObservatory at Florida InternationalUniversity. A telescope will be on-hand

for guests to further explore the night sky. April 22nd 2012: Earth DayTo further promote green practices,

Turnberry Isle Miami will be offering var-ious activities that guests can participatein throughout Earth Day as well:

A 2.9 mile Earth Day run (8:30 a.m.)for $25 guests can participate in a run thattours Turnberry Isle Miami and its two golfcourses. Proceeds go towards OperationGreen Leaves, a Miami-based non-profitorganization focused on environmentalissues and relief efforts in Haiti.

A complimentary Chef’s GardenTour (4 p.m.) guests can tour the chef’sgarden. Additionally there will be a ‘planta tree’ initiative with Chef Garrette Gray.

Glow-in-the-Dark Solar Drop cock-tails (5 – 11 p.m.) will be offered through-out the evening in the main Lobby lounge.Cocktails are $12 each.

Turnberry Isle Miami is located at19999 West Country Club Drive inAventura. To learn more, become our fanon Facebook or visitturnberryislemiami.com.

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Awaken and rejuvenate this spring with

the new Orange Blossom Body Treatment

at Acqualina Resort & Spa on the BeachAs spring approaches, the weather warms up and

humidity rises, it’s the perfect time to revitalize and reju-venate your skin. Indulge in a body treatment that willleave you feeling refreshed, energized and glowing.

This spring, Acqualina Spa by ESPA launches a newsignature treatment created by ESPA exclusively forAcqualina. The Orange Blossom treatment draws fromFlorida’s rich heritage planting citrus, as its uniquesandy soil and subtropical climate make the perfect set-ting for oranges, grapefruits and tangerines. Citrus isused by aromatherapists world-wide to combat stress,anxiety and as a mood up-lifter. The fruits are also richin Vitamin C, a powerful anti-oxidant that helps boostthe immune system.

Guests will awaken their senses with the WelcomeFoot Ritual of orange blossom water, followed by afull body exfoliation to prepare the body for a trulymuscle melting massage. The treatment incorporatesspecific blends of natural citrus oils and handmadelocally sourced aromatic poultices to work deep in themuscle. Using ingredients from the citrus family, thistherapeutic experience provides nourishment andregeneration for tired, dull and lifeless skin. Indulge in110 minutes of pure bliss for your mind, body and soulfor just $295 plus 18% gratuity.

Acqualina Spa by ESPA has eleven multi-functionaltreatment rooms, four beauty suites and an oceanfrontprivate spa suite for two, and provides every guest withluxury amenities including a beautiful outdoor terracewith a spa pool, heated jet pool and Roman waterfall.Acqualina Spa by ESPA was recently named #1 Spa inFlorida on Spas of America “Top 100 Spa’s of 2011” list.

For more information or to book the OrangeBlossom Body Treatment, call 305.918.6844.

Summer CampRegistration

Hot summer days are on the way! The City of Aventurais holding summer camp from June 11 through August 17.Campers will participate in games, activities, arts andcrafts, swimming, special events and exciting field trips.

Camp Discovery will be open to children ages 5 to 8 andCamp Explorer will be available for children ages 9 to 14.

The resident fee for the 10 week program is $1,120 andweekly registration packages are available. Resident regis-tration begins on Monday, March 12 and non-resident reg-istration on Monday, March 26 pending availability.

Camp will be held at the Aventura CommunityRecreation Center from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The AventuraCommunity Recreation Center is located at 3375 NE 188Street. Registration is available at Founders Park,Waterways Park and the Aventura Community RecreationCenter.

For more information on Summer Camp, visit online atcityofaventura.com or call 305-466-3883.

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Bijan Eghtedari announced today theappointment of Fredrick W. Bredemeyer,II as president of Park One of Florida.

Park One’s enormous growth and suc-cess in Florida has created sub-stantial client demand for itsservices throughout theSouthern United States. Inkeeping with Park One’s phi-losophy of high quality clientservice, the company has takenthe next step in its develop-ment into a premiere regionalparking operator.

Mr. Bredemeyer has over 25years of experience in theparking industry with mostrecently having owned andmanaged his consulting firm.As Principal of ConsulPark, heperformed parking asset valuations andprovided recommendations to enhanceclients’ parking income, working withseveral large investment firms and assetowners.

He began his parking career withAPCOA/Standard Parking and moved toMiami in 1991 as the regional manager forthe firm. From 2005 to 2010, Mr.Bredemeyer served as the Chief OperatingOfficer of Miami Parking Authority (MPA),during which period, revenues and EBITDAnearly doubled. Mr. Bredemeyer’s activityin the local community has been equallyintensive, including serving as president ofthe Board of Directors of the Kristi House, aSouth Florida not-for-profit organizationthat provides a healing environment forchild victims of sexual abuse.

The company believes that the revised

operating structure will provide increasedoperational and executive depth in its coreFlorida market while enabling it torespond to increasing demand and oppor-

tunity for services in newgeographical areas.

Bijan Eghtedari states, “It iswith great pleasure that Ibring Fred on board to serveas our new president forFlorida branch. Fred willoversee all day to day opera-tions and marketing of thefirm and will be a key contrib-utor to my effort in continuedgrowth and expansion thecompany both locally and inseveral new markets. Hebrings a wealth of experiencein all facets of the industry. I

have known Fred professionally and per-sonally for many years and followed his suc-cessful career and his many achievementsalong the way including when he was namedthe International Parking Institute’s‘Parking Professional of the Year’ in 2008to his work with City of Miami’s parkingdepartment. I admire and share his passion-ate care for our community. He understandsour culture, commitments and disciplinesand I feel fortunate to have him lead ourFlorida division while we continue to exe-cute on our company’s strategic businessobjectives.”

As Managing Member of Park OneHoldings, Mr. Eghtedari along with theboard of directors will continue to directthe course of the firm, which currentlyemploys 1,200 full-time employees serv-ing 125 properties.

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In celebration of spring, theSeven Seas Spa & Salon islaunching new treatments andpromotions from Aveda. Thefirst is a new 30 second dryingtime manicure service by OPIGelColor. The nail companyhas transformed 30 of its icon-ic and most popular hues intoGelColor; a long-lasting,high-gloss gel based polishthat hardens in 30 secondsunder a safe, LED light anddoes not chip or fade for up totwo weeks.

The best is part is that clients can layer anyof OPI’s stand-out shades of regular nail pol-ish over a GelColor manicure while leavingthe bottom shade intact.

In addition, the Seven Seas is introducing anew, naturally derived hair smoothing treat-ment from Aveda to help calm curls withoutthe damaging effects of dangerous chemicals.

Aveda’s Smooth Infusion Texture Smootherachieves silky straight results without the useof formaldehyde. This demi-permanent treat-ment uses tourmaline technology to loosenkinks; leaving hair silky, shiny and stick-straight for up to two months.

With Mother’s Day approaching, the Seven

Seas takes the guess work out of gifting withspecial spa service promotions designed totreat mom like royalty on her special day.Celebrity worthy spa treatments ranging froma Majestic Massage and Manicure duo to buy-one-get-one-free gift cards, in any denomina-tion are now available for a limited time.

Nestled inside the Newport BeachsideHotel and Resort, the Seven Seas Aveda SpaSalon features 11 treatment rooms, three hairstyling stations and a luxury nail bar openseven days a week.

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Located in the former Chef Allen space justoff US1, the restaurant fills a local culinaryvoid, delighting a diverse group of patronswith authentic Italian-American cuisine servedin family-style portions. Owner MichaelMaltese brings his New York expertise to theventure serving delectable dishes in theindoor/outdoor space.

A previous owner of Matteo’s ItalianRestaurant in Hallandale, owner Maltesebrings over 10 years of industry experience toLuca Bella. With a family history that stemsfrom Naples, Italy, the New York-born restau-rateur takes pride in serving delicious Italian-American comfort food.

Luca Bella features a variety of classicappetizers including Clams Casino, FriedZucchini and savory soups like Pasta Fagioli.Main courses are served to share and include

classic pasta dishes like Marscapone MeatLasagna and Baked Ziti with Ricotta.

Chef Luciana Crosa also serves up Italian-American classics like the famous Mickey’sMeatballs, along with other traditional vealand chicken dishes. Additionally, Luca Bellaoffers a vast selection of lighter fare includingsalads, vegetables and seafood.

They will also be featuring Easter andMother’s Day specials.

Painted in soft caramel colors accentuatedwith bright fabrics, the dimly lit restaurantevokes comfort for anyone who walks throughits doors. The space features a 20-seat full barand extensive wine list, giving guests a wideselection of libations to complement their meal.Luca Bella’s walls are decorated with images ofMaltese’s children, Marcelo Luca and Isabella,the restaurant’s namesakes.

“My family and I are so excited tobring Aventura its only authenticNew York Italian restaurant.Aventura is such a great city, withparks, wonderful schools and beau-tiful homes,” says Owner MickeyMaltese. “It’s time that Aventura hasa great family restaurant to go withit.”

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Buick fans, rejoice! There’s a new tur-bocharged stick-shift model available that’ssporty, smaller and really fun to drive. The2012 Buick Regal GS is a midsize four-door sedan that’s built in Germany andbased on the award-winning Opel Insigniaplatform.

You would have to go back to 1987 tofind the last turbocharged Buick Regal. Butthe new 2012 version is even more excitingwith its double-overhead-cam, four-valve255-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine withdirect fuel injection and variable valve tim-ing, and six-speed manual gearbox, the firstBuick for sale with a manual transmissionsince the popular 1991 Skylark. A six-speed automatic with manual paddleshifters will be available later in the year.

The new Buick Regal GS has a sport-tuned chassis and rides slightly lower to theground for better handling. It clocks 0-60

mph in under seven seconds, and that’s nottoo shabby. Italian Brembo front discbrakes give the Regal good stopping powerand a three-position adjustable steering andride system, called Interactive DriverControl, features Standard, Sport and GSmodes for high-performance driving, com-plemented by continuously adjustableshock absorbers, a high-performance frontstrut suspension and a four-link rear sus-pension. StabiliTrak chassis control, trac-tion control and ABS are standard. RegalGS models come with 19-inch, 10-spokealloy wheels and all-season tires, withoptional 20-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheelsand high-performance tires also available.

The Regal GS exterior has a unique frontand rear fascia, unique front air intakes andgrille elements finished in satin metallic.The rear end has a decklid spoiler and inte-grated, trapezoidal exhaust outlets to dis-tinguish it from the CXL.

On the inside, the Regal GS is comfort-ably appointed with a leather-wrappedsteering wheel with a flat bottom, perforat-ed metal floor pedals, leather sport bucketseats with 12-way adjustment and powerlumbar adjustment. All GS interiors areblack in the first year of production, with

satin metallic trim on the console, steeringwheel and instrument panel. When theIDCS system is placed in the GS mode, theinstrument panel will glow with white lightinstead of the normal blue light.

The GS also has such features as passivekeyless entry, XM satellite radio, aHarman/Kardon 320-watt, nine-speakersound system, Bluetooth, bi-xenon head-lights, front and rear ultrasonic park assist,

and a 120-volt power point for on-the-gocomputing and charging.

Pricing on the Buick Regal ranges from$29,000 to $32,000.

Ron Beasley is the automotive editor forMiami’s Community Newspapers. He maybe contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext.261, or by addressing email correspon-dence to <[email protected]>.

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The Historically Designated Ancient SpanishMonastery, widely regarded as the oldest building in theWestern Hemisphere, was built in 1133 AD in Sacramenia,Spain. Cistercian monks occupied The Monastery for near-ly 700 years. Dismantled and shipped to the United Statesby William Randolph Hearst in 1925, the Cloisters of TheMonastery were reassembled in North Miami Beach,Florida in 1952. In 1953 TIME magazine called TheMonastery “history’s biggest jigsaw puzzle” and chronicledthe journey and the ancient artifacts of the collection.

In keeping with the unique legacy of The AncientSpanish Monastery, The Foundation of The AncientSpanish Monastery is proud to honor individuals whosedistinguished achievements and contributions have provid-ed a legacy for community involvement and exceptionalleadership. On Saturday, April 14 at 7 p.m. on the pictur-esque grounds of The Ancient Spanish Monastery, theAnnual Legacy Gala rightly deemed “Preserving theLegacy,” will honor selected community leaders whoselegacy in Miami-Dade County has been longstanding.

The distinguished honorees of the second AnnualLegacy Gala are:

The Honorable Carlos A. Gimenez Miami-Dade County,The Honorable Sally A. Heyman District 4 Miami-DadeBoard of County Commissioners, Phyllis S. SmithCouncilwoman North Miami Beach, Mr. Daniel Fils-AimeSr. Founder/Chairman of the Haitian American HistoricalSociety, and Oscar Llorente, Art and Culture Center ofHollywood.

The Board of Directors and Trustees of The AncientSpanish Monastery Foundation cordially invite the South

Florida community to join them and Master of CeremoniesJawan Strader of CBS Channel 4 in an elegant evening ofsignature cocktails, fine dining and dancing under the starsin honor of these exceptional community leaders.

In addition to a silent auction, cocktails, dinner and danc-ing, invited guests can look forward to the musical stylingsof Carlos Abanto classical guitarist, Baila Flamenco, Feiruzfire dancing and other exciting performers..

For more information, invitations or to RSVP, call 305-945-1461. Cost per person is $100 and attire is black tie.All benefits are used for the preservation of art, antiquities,building and edifices of this historic site.

Last year’s recipient, Michael Snyder attorney and past Presidentof Greater North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce

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New York Times bestselling authorVanessa Diffenbaugh will sign copiesof her book, “The Language ofFlowers,” to benefit two children’scharities on Monday, April 16, at 7:30p.m. at Temple Sinai of North Dade.Diffenbaugh will also read from hercritically-acclaimed novel and answerquestions.

Attendees will receive a free signedcopy of “The Language of Flowers”when donating $50 or more to eitherVoices for Children of Broward Countyor ELI, Israel’s child abuse preventionand treatment agency. The event isopen to the public and there is nocharge to attend.

“The Language of Flowers,”Diffenbaugh’s debut novel, is the storyof a woman whose gift for flowershelps her change the lives of otherseven as she struggles to overcome herown troubled past. When writing thenovel, Diffenbaugh found inspirationin her own experiences as a fostermother.

Temple Sinai of North Dade islocated at 18801 NE 22 Ave. in North

Miami Beach. The event is sponsoredby The Derech Elokim Fund forJewish Values, Temple Sinai of NorthDade, Books & Books, and TheGeorge J. Berlin Memorial Chapter ofAmerican Friends of ELI.

For more information, call 305-932-9010.

Voices for Children of BrowardCounty is a 501(c) (3) non-profit cor-poration founded in 2011 that assistsabused, abandoned and neglectedchildren in Broward County. Theorganization raises funds for theGuardian ad Litem program, whichtrains community volunteers who workone-on-one with children in thedependency system. The volunteersadvise judges on the children’sprogress and make recommendationsfor placements and permanency. Thegoal of Voices for Children is toensure every child in the dependencysystem is assigned a Guardian adLitem. For more information onVoices for Children of BrowardCounty, visit voicesbroward.org.

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Hunger pains can make it hard tocombat weight gain – so here are somestrategies that can help you attain thewillpower to win hunger games morning,noon - and even when the urge to midnightsnack attacks:

Eat Enough Calories: It’s common fordieters to drastically cut calories - but con-suming too few calories can actually sabo-tage your diet because “starving” oftenleads to “binging.” Fitness guru JackieWarner strongly recommends never eatingunder 1,200 calories a day because crashdieting slows the metabolism by 20 per-cent and can ultimately lead to puttingpounds back on.

Eat Frequently: Many people think diet-ing means having to eat less – but eatingmore frequently can actually supportweight loss goals. Having five or sixhealthy meals and snacks every three tofour hours can keep your metabolismrevving, increase energy, keep insulin lev-els constant and help support appetite con-trol.

Choose Healthy Fats: Eating healthy,unsaturated fats can help keep you lean bysuppressing hunger, lowering cholesterollevels and creating a faster metabolic rate.Unsaturated fat sources that the body canburn for fuel instead of storing as fatinclude wild salmon, nuts, avocados,olives and flaxseed.

Add Dietary Fiber: Many dieters who feelstarved often overeat - but a diet secret toalleviate hunger pains and curb cravings is toeat high-fiber foods like oatmeal that makeyou feel full and also promote weight loss.

Make Healthy Substitutions: Youringredient substitution talents can help

turn fattening meals into a recipe for ful-filling diet success. On the website may-o c l i n i c . c o m / h e a l t h / h e a l t h y -recipes/NU00585 you can view a guide toingredient substitutions like these: Insteadof bacon – turkey bacon; instead of wholeeggs – egg whites; instead of ground beef– ground lean turkey breast; instead ofwhite bread or white rice; whole grainbread and brown rice.

Snack on Protein: Especially when it’slate at night, avoid carbs and sugar and dowhat pro bodybuilders do – snack on pro-teins like egg whites, protein shakes andchicken or turkey breast.

Be ‘Slim and Scrumptious’: In nutrition-ist Joy Bauer’s cookbook Slim andScrumptious featuring over 75 delicious,healthy meals, she claims, “You canabsolutely eat rich, decadent, deliciousover the top food and still be in the bestshape of your life!” There’s no need to behungry for favorites like macaroni andcheese when there’s a miracle makeoverlike this: “For a cup and a half of tradition-al macaroni and cheese it’ll cost you about850 calories and more than 40 grams offat,” Bauer explains. “In my version, it’sonly 420 calories and 75 percent less fat.”

Bauer also says you can even indulge in“decadent” desserts without sabotaging yourdiet. Her version of a chocolate milkshake ismade with fat free evaporated milk andreduced fat whipped cream – adding up toonly 150 calories. Bauer’s “scrumptious”cookies also have a secret ingredient. “Itrim an enormous amount of calories byusing natural unsweetened applesauce,” shesays.

In Slim and Scrumptious, Bauer alsoincludes fun snacks, desserts, and appetiz-ers such as Cinnamon Cheesecake Fondue,Frozen Hot Chocolate, and Banana PecanBread that can really help you keep win-ning hunger games all day long!

How to win ‘hunger games’ Snyder & Gonzalez, P.A.advocates ‘condo safety’

BY BARI AUERBACH

Accidents happen – but if it happens to youor someone you know in a condo, therenowned personal injury/criminal defenselaw firm Snyder & Gonzalez, P.A. can helpexplain and clarify issues relating to condosafety and the role associations play in beingresponsible for helping to protect residentsand guests.

“Frequently asked questions about acci-dents resulting in injuries that occur in condo-miniums pertain to ‘who’s at fault’,” saysattorney Barry Snyder. “For example, ifsomeone falls in a condo lobby because thefloor wasn’t cleaned properly and debriscaused the person to slip and fracture theirankle, should the condo association beresponsible for the accident and relatedexpenses?”

Snyder says the answer starts with preven-tion. “The association must maintain itspremises to be reasonably safe for residentsand guests. Failure to do so would make theassociation responsible for paying for theinjured person’s medical expenses, pain andsuffering, mental anguish and any relatedexpenses they may incur because of not beingable to work - such as lost wages and futurecare.

“Furthermore, even if the person is a unitowner in the building, if they were injured ina common area as a result of the associa-tion’s negligence or lack of care, they canbring an action against the association fortheir losses.”

Sharing a “sign of the times” relating toaccountability, Snyder explains, “Whileposting a warning sign by a potentially haz-ardous area can be helpful, it doesn’tabsolve the association from its responsibil-ity to get a problem fixed. It’s also impor-tant to find out if the sign was properly posi-tioned to warn residents and guests to takesome action to avoid being injured.”

Another common question many condoresidents have relates to repair and main-tenance responsibilities. For clarification,Snyder suggests obtaining a copy of yourcondo documents and notes, “Normally,associations are responsible for commonelements encompassing property sharedby all unit owners such as an outside wall,pool, gym or party room. Ultimately, tohelp optimize condo safety, associationsmust take care of properties and beresponsive to those they serve.”

For information, contact Snyder &Gonzalez, P.A., the North Miami Beachbased law firm with over 50 years ofexperience helping clients throughoutFlorida recover millions in settlementsand judgments. Phone 305-919-9797or visit snydergonzalez.com

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The week of April 1 through April 8 isa time in the history of mankind whenJesus Christ made His entry into Jerusalemand was hailed as “The King who comes inthe name of the Lord” and “The Son ofDavid” who came to save his people. Itwas a Sunday and the people were rejoic-ing that Messiah had come in the flesh andwas living among them. This was no smallband of radicals, “When Jesus enteredJerusalem, a very large crowd spread theircloaks on the road while others cut branch-es from the trees and laid them on theroad.” The King they had longed for hadfinally come. But it was a very short-livedcelebration.

There were those in ‘religious’authority who did not accept the fulfill-ment of the prophecy of Zechariah, one oftheir own, when Jesus came riding on adonkey: “Say to the Daughter of Zion,‘See, your king comes to you, gentle andriding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of adonkey.’” (Zechariah 9:9) The next daythey continued to question his authorityand looked for a way to arrest him butwere afraid of the crowd because theybelieved that he was the Prophet fromNazareth. Two days before the celebrationof the Passover, the chief priests and theelders plotted to arrest him and kill him,but not until after the Feast, for fear of ariot among the people.

It took only 5 short days to convincemost of the people, even the political lead-ers, to turn The Savior into The Victim.

Betrayed, on the night of the Passover, byone of his own, Judas Iscariot, Jesus wasvictimized by illegal trials before theSanhedrin, the religious leaders who hadno legal authority to conduct trials; Pilate,the Roman Governor who had no authori-ty to handle religious matters; Herod, whoruled Galilee but had no authority inJerusalem nor in the affairs of religion.Justice was not in their vocabulary so theycontinued the ‘kangaroo court’ until themob convinced Pilate to release a murder-er and crucify Jesus. Pilate would havedone well to listen to his wife: “Have noth-ing to do with this innocent man’s trial.”He washed his hands but could not washaway his guilt in the execution of an inno-cent man.

They led the Victim away to be hungon a cross between two thieves. BeforeSundown, the soldiers came to break thelegs of those who were not yet dead. Whenthey came to Jesus they proved that he wasdead already by piercing his side.Unknowingly, they fulfilled the Scriptures,which said: “Not one of the bones of thePassover Lamb was to be broken.” Johnreferred to Jesus as “The Lamb of Godwho comes to take away the sins of theworld,” our Passover Lamb.

The Victim was hung and was dead!But the religious leaders were hung on hiswords: “I will be crucified and on the thirdday I will rise again.” They did everythingin their power to prevent the Resurrectionof Jesus. God’s power prevailed, as italways will, and Jesus Christ came out ofthe tomb, ALIVE!!!, appeared to his clos-est followers and then to over 500 peopleover the next 50 days proving that TheSavior who was The Victim was now TheVictor even over death. The victory cele-bration still goes on!

Rev. Keyser is Pastoral Director ofThe Quiet Place 305 931 4823.

From Savior, to Victim, to Victor!

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BY DR. HENRY LUJAN

Colorectal cancer is the

third leading cause of can-

cer deaths in both men and

women in the United

States, yet it is also one of

the most preventable. This

year alone, approximately

140,000 people will be diagnosed with col-

orectal cancer and 56,000 people will die

from this disease. An estimated 40,000 or

more lives could be saved through screen-

ing and early treatment.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Month and it is the perfect time to learn how

you can reduce your risk of this disease.

Colon cancer screening is recommended

beginning at age 50 for men and women.

Screening is usually done by testing for

blood in the stool and through a

colonoscopy. Your doctor will use a flexible

scope with a camera and light at the end to

look directly into your colon. If small

growths, known as polyps, are identified at

the time of your colonoscopy, they can usu-

ally be removed at the same time. If left

untreated, polyps can grow and develop into

cancer. If you have a family or personal his-

tory of colon cancer or polyps, you should be

screened earlier and more often. When diag-

nosed early, colorectal cancer is curable.

In addition to having regular screenings,

you should also eat a low fat, high fiber

diet. Foods that are low in fat and high in

fiber, like green leafy vegetables and fruits,

are highly recommended and have been

shown to decrease your risk for colon can-

cer. Regular exercise may also help reduce

your risk. Also, try to avoid alcohol and

tobacco, especially in combination, because

both have been linked to increased colon

cancer risk.

It is also important to watch for symp-

toms of colon cancer. If you notice blood in

your stool during a bowel movement; have

stomach pain, aches or cramps that do not

go away; experience frequent episodes of

diarrhea and/or constipation; or notice that

you are losing weight for no explicable rea-

son, you should see your doctor. These can

be symptoms of cancer of the colon and

rectum, and your doctor may recommend

earlier screening.

At Jackson South Community Hospital,

surgeons are using the latest, state-of-the-

art, minimally invasive surgical techniques

to diagnose, treat and manage colorectal

cancer. From removing cancerous growths

to treating inflammatory bowel disease, our

team of expert surgeons performs advanced

procedures through multiple small inci-

sions, usually less than half an inch in size,

using laparoscopic and robotic equipment.

In some cases, there are no incisions at all.

Robotic-assisted surgery is the latest

breakthrough in minimally invasive surgery

for colon and rectal diseases. Our surgeons

are leaders in the field of robot colorectal

surgery. Until recently, patients have had

the option of traditional or laparoscopic

surgery for simple procedures. With the

advances made possible by robotic-assisted

surgery, patients have all the advantages of

minimally invasive surgery with the addi-

tion of modern technology. Patients benefit

from a much smaller surgical incision,

which leads to less pain and a shorter recov-

ery time.

Most common benefits include:

• Significantly less pain during recovery

• Less blood loss during surgery

• Fewer complications during surgery

• Less scarring after surgery

• Shorter hospital stay

• A quicker return to work and daily

activities

• Often, better clinical outcomes

• Preserves sexual function

• Preserves bladder control

• Higher quality of life after surgery

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colon and rectal surgeon. He is director of

the Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship

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Annual Bailey/Rice celebritygolf tournament set for Apr. 13

BY JOHN KISKINIS

New “Cobra” drivers are being pur-chased by some of Community Health ofSouth Florida’s (CHI) big hitters and four-somes are busy getting in their practicerounds in advance of this year’s annualRobert Bailey/Glen Rice golf outing, setfor Friday, April 13, at the famed DoralGolf Resort and Spa.

The 5,028-yard Red Course, with itstreacherous tall grass, should provide aserious challenge for CHI’s friends andtheir guests. Strategically placed bunkersare scattered throughout each of the 18holes and there’s no shortage of water onthe course that will play havoc on thescores of golfers, even those that claim tocarry low handicaps. Throw in Doral’snotoriously gusting winds and you’ve gotthe makings of an action-filled round ofgolf.

CHI’s annual celebrity golf tourna-ment will again be hosted by formerNational Football League standout andUniversity of Miami alumnus Robert

Bailey and former National BasketballAssociation great and University ofMichigan’s all-time leading scorer GlenRice.

Foursomes are going fast so call today toreserve your spot. A $200 registration feeper player will include complementaryvalet, refreshments, golf cart and greenfees, lunch, the awards dinner and a “good-ie bag.” Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.with tee-off at 1 p.m.

Proceeds will benefit the development ofCHI’s Children’s Medical Center inHomestead. For more information, call305-252-4853.

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Just recently, a Miami womanwas charged with stealing theidentities of U.S. Marines andothers in an alleged tax-refundscheme to con the InternalRevenue Service into sendingher thousands of dollars.

In Broward County, a Sunrise womanrecently tried filing for her tax refund only tofind out that someone else had already filed onher behalf and received the refund instead.

During every tax season, scammers are onhigh alert, coming up with ways to score everylast penny as they prey on the unsuspecting tax-payer. This means, amongst others, stealingidentities, filing fake tax forms, hiding incomeoffshore and exaggerating charitable donations.

In South Florida, this type of criminal activity isvery common. It is no surprise that a Federal TradeCommission report just released indicated thatSouth Florida had more complaints about identitytheft than any other place in the United States in2011. Some of the scams these crooks pitch involvevictim participation in illegal activity which couldpotentially lead to criminal prosecution.

Each year, the IRS releases their “Dirty

Dozen” tax scams to make the taxpayer awareof the common schemes being reported duringthat particular tax season. It is extremely impor-tant that we maintain our defenses on high alertby reviewing this list and becoming an evenmore informed taxpayer.

Beyond releasing this yearly “Dirty Dozen”publication, the IRS always stresses that theydo not initiate contact with taxpayers by emailor any social media tool to request personal orfinancial information.

Scam artists will tempt people in person,online and by email with false promises aboutlost refunds and free money. Don’t be fooled bythese scams. Remember the wise old saying: “Ifit sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t.”

Protect your identification and use cautionduring tax season to protect yourself against awide range of schemes ranging from identitytheft to return preparer fraud.

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BY NANCY EAGLETON

If a picture is worth a thousand words,then a video must be priceless. For morethan 25 years, Kent Adams, of AdamsCreative Images, has been capturing thememories of South Florida families andcreating video images that will last a life-time.

The Killian High School graduate joinedthe family-owned business started by hisfather, photographer Charles Adams, aftergraduating from Florida State University.A true testament to his work – Adams hasbeen filming generations of families duringsome of their happiest moments – wed-dings, birthday and anniversary parties, barand bat mitzvahs, baby showers, gradua-tions and more.

“I’ve watched families grow, I’ve filmedcouples at their weddings and then, yearslater, I’ve filmed the bat mitzvah, gradua-tion, or wedding of their child,” saidAdams. “I feel very lucky that so manyfamilies have chosen me to capture theirspecial moments.”

At homes, hotels, churches and temples,and on boats and cruise ships, Adams cap-tures the natural flow of his clients’ events,allowing them to enjoy the magic of theirday. With years of experience, he has mas-tered the art of being unobtrusive, yet beingin the right place at the right time.

“It’s important that I stay out of the wayand in the background,” he said. “If thefamilies want interviews and commentsfrom their guests included in the video, Ican easily add that element.”

Prior to the event, Adams consults withthe couple or family to determine videostyle, theme and music. Whether the fami-ly wants the video to evoke tears or laugh-ter, Adams’ imaginative video productions

utilize state-of-the-art editing and digitaltechnology to deliver polished presenta-tions.

“The resulting DVD is a reflection of thecouple’s or family’s personality andvision,” Adams added. “It can be watchedover and over, so you never lose those per-fect memories, and shared with those whocould not attend the event.”

To enhance the mood at weddingrehearsals, bar and bat mitzvahs, and retire-ment, graduation, birthday and anniversaryparties, a popular trend is to show photomontages set to music. Using family pho-tos, Adams creates a sophisticated andmeaningful montage that tells the story ofthe couple or family member, leading up tothe joyous occasion.

Recognizing that every event varies insize, concept, theme and budget, Adamscan create the perfect package for yourfamily.

For more information, call 305-233-3390 or go to <www.Adamsci.com>.

Adams Creative Images capturesthe ‘special moments of life’

Adams Creative Images will help you to relive yourspecial event over and over again.

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