aventura news 3.6.2013

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un Life Stadium / Miami Dolphinsrecently hosted an Aventura Mar-keting Council Chairman’s Round-table Luncheon, where they invitedsenior-decision makers from the

Miami-Dade business community into theirvery own Dolphins locker room, to providea better understanding of their intentions onrenovating and expanding the stadium, andhow it will develop the future of the commu-nity at large.

In true Dolphins style, guests were wel-comed by Dolphins CEO Mike Dee and staff,individual photo-ops were taken next toSuper Bowl trophies on their way in, and allattendees had their names prominently fea-tured on their very own locker for the after-noon. Networking, lunch and football werethe talk of the day.

Once guests were settled into their lockerseats, Dolphins CEO Mike Dee explained“We’ve been out in the community and havereceived a lot of positive feedback based onthe financial commitment we’re willing tomake. Dolphin’s owner Steve Ross haspledged to privately fund the majority of theconstruction cost to modernize the stadium,ultimately placing no increase on taxes ofMiami-Dade residents and with Super Bowl50, BCS Championships and international

soccer on the line, we believe that this invest-ment will be a winning proposition for thecommunity in terms of the economic impactgenerated by blockbuster events.”

“The creation of corresponding jobs com-ing from Super Bowl 50, subsequent SuperBowls, international soccer events, collegechampionships, as well as other big events,we believe makes this referendum sensibleand necessary. We want to be sure that every-

body understands theeconomic develop-ment and activitythat’s on the line, aswell as the quantifiablereturn on investmentwe’re offering Miami-Dade County. We areconfident that the vot-ers of Miami-Dadewill make the right de-cision for the future ofour community.”

Miami is going upagainst San Franciscoand the new stadiumbeing built in SantaClara for the right tohost Super Bowl 50,which also falls on the

50th anniversary of the Dolphins. Whicheverteam does not land that historic Super Bowlwill immediately compete with Houston forthe right to host Super Bowl 51 and that alsowill be voted on in Boston on May 22nd.

For more information about this project,visit MiamiFirst.com.

CEO Mike Dee, Sun Life Stadium / Miami Dolphins

Sun Life Stadium / Miami Dolphinshost Chairman’s Roundtable Luncheon

March 6 - 19, 2013

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The power of pink was evident yetagain at this year’s Play for P*I*N*K*held at the distinguished Turnberry IsleResort & Golf Club in Aventura. Over100 club members, including longtimechairwoman Frani Rothman, showedtheir support for The Breast Cancer Re-search Foundation by taking part in thisannual golf tournament. Afterwards,club members enjoyed a luncheon in theelegant Grand Ball Room followed by asilent auction. Since its inception 11years ago, Play for P*I*N*K* at Turn-berry Isle Resort & Golf Club has raisedmore than $300,000 with 100 percent ofthe funds going directly to The BreastCancer Research Foundation.

Secluded on 300 tropical acres, thelegendary Turnberry Isle Resort & GolfClub offers an unrivaled luxury resort

AMC members networking Miami Dolphins style

See PLAY FOR P*I*N*K*, page 8

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IT Doctors and AT&T partner forAMC Technology Meeting

Jeff Ginocchi, PNC Bank; Liz Becker, Life After Split; Mark Lynn, Greenspoon Marder; Zvi Rafilovich, CPA, P.A.;Steve Price, Goldstein Schechter Koch

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Jared Newman, Greenspoon Marder; Dave Solomon, Stern Bloom Media; Jon Stern; Joshua Kornik, Gerstle,Rosen & Goldenberg

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ACTIVE ADULT PROGRAMS:TRIPS & TOURS – SPRING 2013The City ofAventura announces the follow-

ing trips for the Spring 2013 season: FairchildTropical Botanic Garden and dinner at Villa-gio Restaurant in Coral Gables on Thursday,April 11;War Horse at the Broward Center forthe PerformingArts (matinee performance) onWednesday, May 15 and the Festival FleaMarket (lunch on your own) on Wednesday,June 5. Registration is now open for residentsand non-residents. For additional information,call 305-466-8930.

COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER’S10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONThe City of Aventura will be celebrating

the Community Recreation Center’s 10thAnniversary with an Open House on Satur-day, March 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Com-munity Recreation Center, located at 3375NE 188 Street. The event is free and opento the public.Everyone from toddlers to adults will

enjoy class demonstrations, a DJ/MC,games, activities, health screening, rafflegiveaways, prizes and more. As part of thecelebration, the City is offering a member-ship promotion to new and existing memberswho attend this event. For every one yearmembership purchased at the Open House,

you will receive another year complimen-tary. This promotion is only valid to thosewho attend the Open House.For more information, call 305-466-3883

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ride begins at Chris Evert Chil-dren’s Hospital located at 1600South Andrews Avenue in FortLauderdale, and ends at MardiGras Casino in HallandaleBeach.We expect more than 700people to participate.Festivities begin with opening

ceremonies and breakfast, and continue afterthe ride ends at Mardi Gras Casino with 3live bands, food trucks galore, raffle anddoor prizes, drill teams, a stunt show and 75vendors selling some “not to be misseditems.” As an added feature this year, zMo-tion has joined the fun so cyclists can par-ticipate as well. They will start their ride at

Mardi Gras Casino and ride to Chris EvertChildren’s Hospital and then back to MardiGras.To participate, the cost is $20 per rider for

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“No dogs allowed” is themantra for many condo-miniums and residents whosneak in lap dogs, and aresubject to punishment. Butwhat if a dog is specifically‘ordered’ by a physician toaid with the resident’s men-tal health? What’s a condoassociation to do?Recently, a Florida fed-

eral court claimed a condo-minium association violatedfederal law when it failed togive a temporary accommo-dation to a resident with an animal neededfor the health and emotional support of theresident. In the case cited, the condo didallow smaller dogs under 25 lbs., but whenthe owner brought in a larger dog the asso-ciation demanded the dog be removed.The owner provided a doctor’s note pre-

scribing the dog to help relieve Post Trau-matic Stress Disorder, but the associationrequested additional information about theowner’s mental health and treatments. Andthat’s when the lawsuit began. The ownerssued the Association, alleging violations ofthe Fair Housing Act.Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the

condo (and dog) owner, claiming that theAssociation violated the Fair Housing Act

when it requested further in-formation. The Court statedthat the Association nevergave a “temporary exemp-tion” to the owner duringits investigation, and de-manded that he remove thedog in 30 days, unless hecould provide the requestedinformation.The dog stays. “Associ-

ations should be aware thatthey are not compelled toaccommodate every requestfor support animals, but

should offer temporary exemption during in-vestigation,” said Joshua Krut, an attorneyand partner withWeiss Serota Helfman Pas-toriza Cole & Boniske. “If the exemption ismade permanent, the condo owner mustcomply with the appropriate rules and re-striction that are then associated with petownership. Associations have every right toenforce those rules, even if they pertain toonly one resident.”Joshua Krut is a Partner at Weiss Serota

Helfman Cole & Boniske, P.L., where heserves as Chairperson of the Community As-sociation, Club & Resort Practice Group.The Firm has offices in Fort Lauderdale andCoral Gables and Mr. Krut can be reachedat 954.763.4242 or [email protected].

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On Thursday, February 21, Echo theluxury real estate development in Aven-tura hosted a private event to showcasetheir brand new showroom. The eventtook place at their showroom located at28752 NE 191st, Suite 200 in Aventura.Over 130 brokers attended and enjoyedcocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, and livemusic entertainment. Guests also had anexclusive opportunity to see Echo’s newinteractive website and upgrades.

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At Pawpurrazzi the dogs are the stars andtheir owners are the accessories. And itcouldn’t be more amazing. In its fifth year,Chairmen Pat and Milton Wallace andBunny Bastian created a one-of-a-kind ex-perience at Jungle Island, raising more than$550,000 for the Humane Society ofGreater Miami. The more than 500 guestsagreed it was an awesome, “paw-some”event!South Motors was the Presenting Spon-

sor for the fifth year. Marisa Cisneros-Riz-zon, Juan Lopez, Vice President andGeneral Manager of Saks Fifth Avenue,Dadeland and Ann Rubino put together theincredible silent auction.The show’s stars included the “Top Dogs

and Best in Show”, The Batchelor Founda-tion, featuring Sandy, Jon and NancyBatchelor; “Humane-itarian and Best ofBreed,” Penny and Roe Stamps; “AnimalAmbassadors and Star Dogs: Dr. FredricBrandt; Yvonne and Chas Eldredge, EmilyDamiano, Irene Korge, Linda and PatrickMcEnany, and Maggie Villacampa repre-senting U.S. Trust; and all the “Diplomatsand Doggie Darlings:” Terry, and son,

Marc, Buoniconti, Sheila and Frank Kuhlfrom Coconut Grove Gallery & Interiors,Lizette and Angel Diaz, Joyce and SkipDickerson, Swanee and Paul DiMare, Ali-cia Celorio representing Do Unto OthersTrust, Jeanette Fine, Flossie and RolandGomez, Lola Jacobson and granddaughter,Marisa Toccin, DJ and Steven Kerr, Heleneand Marc Kovens, Jacquelyn and JorgeMunilla, Ed Joyce representing NorthernTrust, Steve Feinberg representing Pet Su-permarket, Christy and Earl Powell, Annand Frank Rubino, Bob Brunn representingRyder Charitable Foundation, Sandy Zankl,and Joe Zubizarreta.Before the “Great Pets Who Walk in

Front of Great People” show, guests en-joyed a cocktail reception filled with activ-ities for both two-legged and four-leggedguests. The food was non-stop. Next camea delicious filet mignon dinner followed bya fantasy come true dessert buffet.For information on Pawpurrazzi 2014,

scheduled for Friday, January 24, 2014 orthe Humane Society of Greater Miami, con-tact Laurie Hoffman at 305-749-1815 [email protected].

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The Greater North Miami Beach Cham-ber of Commerce is proud to announce theEducation Committee’s Vegas Night , to beheld on April 19, beginning at 8:00 PM atthe Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort.The event is a fundraiser to provide schol-

arships to deserving high school students ofNorth Miami Beach Schools as well as toaugment a general grant fund to providemuch need supplies and equipment to ourneighborhood classrooms, its teachers andstudents.This black tie affair will be a VEGAS

Night theme with games, prizes, a stellarsilent auction, complimentary “Smart-inis”,delicious food stations, music, dancing andspecial recognition to outstanding educators.The Education Committee fulfills a great

need in the community by bringing togetherprincipals, university leaders, civic leaders ,member businesses and residents all for thecommon purpose of giving back to educa-

tion and working together to better educateand prepare our future leaders. The missionof the Greater North Miami Beach Chamberof Commerce’s Education Committee is toserve as a link between the education com-munity and businesses to actively supportquality education.Those schools currently participating on

our wonderful and growing committee :NMB Senior High School, Alonzo & TracyMourning High School, Mavericks SeniorHigh School, Allison Academy, GreynoldsPark Elementary, JFK Middle School,Gertrude K Edleman/ Sabal Palm Elemen-tary, Fulford Elementary and Ojus Elemen-tary. We also include higher learninginstitutions such as Nova Southeastern Uni-versity, Florida National University andBrown-Mackie College and Union Institute.Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Limited number of tickets available $75/ppPlease call 305.944.8500 formore information.

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The Shalom CommunityCenter is offering the un-usual opportunity to meetRoni Babiev, a soldierserving in the Israeli De-fense Forces, at a wine andcheese reception Wednes-day, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.at the Dezer CollectionAuto Museum. This eventwill also showcase AhavaVillage for Children &Youth located in KiryatBialik, Israel, a project ofthe Bnai Zion Foundation,and the executive directorof Ahava Village, Yoav Apelboim.In 1938, with the Holocaust imminent,

Ahava - formerly an orphanage in Berlin -was relocated to Palestine. For the last groupof 50 European children who had legal pa-pers for entrance to Palestine,Ahava becametheir refuge and home. Since then, Ahavahas become synonymous with safety forchildren in need who have been stung bywar, terror, violence, abuse, crime and/or ad-diction.A residential center for children ages6-18 coming from high-risk home situa-

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who receive personalizedcare, support and training.Ahava offers a variety ofactivities and therapies, andplays a leading role healingthese children and integrat-ing them into Israeli societyto be useful citizens leadingfulfilling lives.Rabbi Rikki Arad of the

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active member of the military, and about theaccomplishments of Ahava Village, wherechildren removed from their homes by courtorder to find a safe haven, a nurturing envi-ronment and hope for their future.”Attendees will be able to chat with the

guest speakers and tour the Dezer Collec-tion, where the Shalom Community Centeris housed. Tickets for the event are $36 andcan be purchased by contacting Rabbi RikkiArad at 305-934-6070. For those that areunable to attend, donations for Ahava Vil-lage can be made on the Bnai Zion websiteat bnaizion.org.

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When Elizabeth Shwartzcracked her tooth, a feelingof dread came over her. Itwasn't just the thought ofcracking one of her molarsthat caused her anxiety.What had her worried wasall the time she expected tospend in the dentist's chair."I previously cracked atooth, and the temporary fellout while I was in public,"she said. "Then the newcrown didn't fit, so I had toreturn for another dentalvisit. "It was a nightmare,"she said.This time, her experience was just the op-

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