Stories written by Stephanie Rojas
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce honored the winners of the Top Minority Business Awards on Mar. 13 at Jungle Island. The awards luncheon highlights and celebrates South Florida’s minority business community and the steadfast spirit of entrepreneurship. The businesses represent a variety of industries and showcase the region’s rich diversity. Ten companies received awards [...]
Apr 2 2013 | Posted by
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Nearly 300 aging services, insurance and healthcare professionals recently gathered at Jungle Island for the 23rd annual Installation and Luncheon of the Alliance for Aging, where nine outstanding individuals were recognized for their extraordinary contributions. The President’s Award was presented to Rev. Dale Young, director of Congregational Health at Baptist Health South Florida. The award [...]
Mar 22 2013 | Posted by
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Baptist Health Foundation has recruited Beth Rosenstein, general manager of Bloomingdale’s at The Falls, as the chair of the sixth annual Pineapple Sauté and Sip Host Committee. Guests at the interactive dinner, which will take place Saturday, May 4, 6:30 p.m., at the JW Marriott Marquis, will cook alongside Chef Norman Van Aken, “considered South [...]
Jan 19 2013 | Posted by
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South Miami Hospital will celebrate its 53rd annual South Miami Hospital/Kidz Medical Services Mercury Ball, “Global Rhythm, Your World – Our Priority,” on Saturday, Mar. 2, at the JW Marriott Marquis, 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way in Downtown Miami. Kidz Medical Services is the Title Sponsor; Presenting Sponsor is First National Bank of South Miami. The [...]
Jan 18 2013 | Posted by
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Step Up For Students and Infinity Auto Insurance co-hosted a back-to-school event at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic School in Cutler Bay celebrating Infinity’s $1.5 million contribution to the scholarship program. The donation is made in honor of Infinity’s popular bilingual literacy program, Read Conmigo, and will fund 336 scholarships for children in [...]
Dec 18 2012 | Posted by
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Baptist Health South Florida recently partnered with local Girl Scout volunteers for a morning of “green happiness” as they planted more than 350 native small trees and shrubs at Girl Scout Camp Mahachee. The historic site, spanning more than 11 acres, was dedicated for the use of Girl Scouts of Dade County in 1948, and [...]
Nov 22 2012 | Posted by
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The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce has honored accomplished leaders who have made a significant difference in the South Florida business community for more than 30 years with its Sand In My Shoes Award. Joining those who have received Miami’s most prestigious award will be Gloria and Emilio Estefan. The award will be presented on [...]
Oct 4 2012 | Posted by
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Baptist Health South Florida recently held the Congregational Health Convocation and Awards Ceremony at Don Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club in Miami Lakes, where the theme was “Healthy Communities: Impacting the Culture of South Florida.” Dr. Ana Viamonte Ros, former Surgeon General of Florida, served as keynote speaker for the evening. The event also marked [...]
Sep 26 2012 | Posted by
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The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce celebrated the accomplishments of outstanding local military personnel during its 25th annual Military Service Person of the Year Awards. The awards were presented on Wednesday, July 11, at the chamber’s monthly Trustee Luncheon at Jungle Island. The recipients of the 2012 Military Service Person of the Year Awards are: [...]
Aug 1 2012 | Posted by
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The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce celebrated the accomplishments of outstanding local military personnel during its 25th annual Military Service Person of the Year Awards. The awards were presented on Wednesday, July 11, at the chamber’s monthly Trustee Luncheon at Jungle Island. The recipients of the 2012 Military Service Person of the Year Awards are: [...]
Jul 26 2012 | Posted by
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Baptist Health South Florida graduated the inaugural class of its Nurse Executive Academy on May 14. The talent management program was launched in 2010 to reinforce Baptist Health’s goal of developing and promoting nursing leaders from within the organization. The Academy aims to mold the future of Baptist Health by creating a talented pool of [...]
Jun 18 2012 | Posted by
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The Young Associates hosted “Party on the Plaza,” their first fundraising event benefiting the Coral Gables Museum, on Friday, Dec. 2. The committee of young professionals, chaired by Cristina Mas, raised nearly $25,000 at the event, with $1,000 of the proceeds being donated to Radio Lollipop at Miami Children’s Hospital. U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Miami [...]
Dec 27 2011 | Posted by
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By Stephanie Rojas.... The Coral Gables Museum will debut several exciting exhibits when it opens to the public on Saturday, Oct. 22. The museum building, which once served as a police and fire station for the City of Coral Gables, will house five unique exhibits, including “La Florida: Discover, Explore and Commemorate,” a one-of-a-kind exhibit [...]
Oct 18 2011 | Posted by
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By Stephanie Rojas.... The Coral Gables Museum will be honoring the City of Coral Gables’ historic relationship with Spain through a series of weekend events, Oct. 21-23, that pay tribute to George Merrick’s vision for the “City Beautiful.” “The representatives from Spain were so excited to reconnect Spain to Coral Gables, where the best of [...]
Aug 25 2011 | Posted by
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