Stories written by Bari Auerbach
TV networks are launching their new fall programs, but right here in Sunny Isles Beach, we’re creating some great reality shows like these: SIB Idol: Singing the praises of Sunny Isles Beach, residents compete to see who can lead the most idolized lifestyle while a panel of judges critiques their talents to work on tans, [...]
Sep 24 2012 | Posted by
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Every kid knows “BFF” means Best Friends Forever – and now it can also stand for “Best Friend Fundraisers” supporting Friendship Circle of Greater Miami’s mission to unite special needs children with teen volunteers sharing the power of true giving that can generate a lasting impact on the direction of their lives. BE A ‘BFF’ [...]
Sep 22 2012 | Posted by
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Members of the Sunny Isles Beach City Commission recently attended a meeting focusing on “A Legacy of Remembrance” and the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center’s mission to build South Florida’s first Holocaust Museum. The Aventura Marketing Council luncheon at Christine Lee’s at Gulfstream Park hosted by attorney Russel Lazega of Florida Insurance Advocates featured guest [...]
Sep 21 2012 | Posted by
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Aventura Marketing Council members recently huddled with Mike Dee, CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium, when the Dolphins and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 769 co-hosted the AMC’s August breakfast meeting. Kicking off the event at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, Claudio Stivelman of Shefaor Development, standing in for AMC Chair [...]
Sep 19 2012 | Posted by
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Finally Aventura has a choice! “BagelWorks” owners Paul Herman and Robert Levy are spicing up Aventura’s breakfast and lunch scene with variety! From bagels made from scratch daily – to prime beef sliders, burgers and huge chopped salads - if you wanted to try something deliciously different every day - that will work at “BagelWorks.” [...]
Sep 17 2012 | Posted by
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How do you transcribe excellence: Goldman, Naccarato, Vela & Associates, LLC, founded in 1995 by 18-year Aventura resident Rosa Naccarato. The firm has grown from its predecessor, Goldman, Naccarato, Patterson, Vela & Associates, Inc., to become a leading provider of court reporting and litigation support services to circuit court courtrooms and law firms throughout the [...]
Sep 15 2012 | Posted by
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If you want to start eating better, it may be time for an “extreme food makeover” targeting what’s currently on your takeout menu or in your fridge and kitchen cabinets. Here are some makeover recipes and ideas for what should get tossed in a hefty bag to make room for healthier choices: Make Takeout Healthier [...]
Sep 10 2012 | Posted by
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Sunny Isles Beach Police Chief Fred Maas is earning accolades for multitasking… leading “best in blue” officers while simultaneously serving as interim City Manager until Christopher Russo returns to fill the position on Oct. 15. Maas was appointed interim City Manager following the recent resignation of former City Manager Alan J. Cohen. Maas also served [...]
Sep 6 2012 | Posted by
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As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at the Dental Care Group in Aventura, Dr. David Koslovsky helps keep families in South Florida smiling – but now, as far away as East Central Africa, Dr. Koslovsky is joining in efforts to improve the dental health of needy people living in Burundi - one of the poorest [...]
Sep 4 2012 | Posted by
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Ever wish you could eat favorite fattening foods without gaining weight? It’s possible by learning about some creative ingredient substitutions recently presented by famous chefs demonstrating make-over recipes on a recent episode of the Dr. Oz Show. Better Burgers: Instead of using beef, the chefs recommended tuna or ground white turkey breast. Chef Todd English [...]
Sep 3 2012 | Posted by
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Sunny Isles Beach is familiar territory for Christopher Russo, who formerly served as City Manager and will soon be welcomed back to fill the position following the recent resignation of Alan J. Cohen. Police Chief Fred Maas will continue serving as interim city manager until Russo officially takes over on Oct. 15. After relocating from [...]
Aug 23 2012 | Posted by
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Meeting sponsored by Allied Steel Buildings and JobJar.com It was a flagship networking event when an Aventura Marketing Council Chairman’s Roundtable luncheon featuring Bill Johnson, PortMiami Port Director, was hosted by Michael Lassner, President of Allied Steel Buildings (ASB) and JobJar.com, a new website portal for customers and tradespeople to meet. AMC Chair Cliff Schulman [...]
Aug 23 2012 | Posted by
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Q: What differentiates Coconut Grove Bank from other financial institutions? MG: Local management, swift decisions and superior customer service! Banking with Coconut Grove Bank is unlike anywhere else; our professional advisors work closely with their clients to design programs to help them increase the value of their portfolios. Let our Banking Officers get to know [...]
Aug 19 2012 | Posted by
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Shortly after Sunny Isles Beach incorporated in 1997, residents voted against changing the name of the city to Aventura Beach in order to maintain a unique identity. Fifteen years later, in keeping with the “spirit of independence” efforts are being made to acquire an autonomous Sunny Isles Beach zip code - currently “33160.” At the [...]
Aug 7 2012 | Posted by
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