Trees growing near power lines are one of the leading causes of power flickers and outages. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) reminds its customers to follow its tree-planting tips. "Line clearing is an important part of our plan to keep the lights on and our customers’ safe," said Eli Viamontes, FPL's manager of vegetation [...]
“My system is simple – I take out my business card and I ask people what they know about Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. I’m a walking information center for what we can do to help someone in need. In fact, I just had a resident call me and say ‘My husband is on the [...]
Adam Goldstein, President & CEO of Royal Caribbean International, is a pretty good table tennis player...in fact, quite good. So it was a natural for him to accept the 'challenge' by the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled (ISCD) to play against two of ISCD's world-class players: 16 year-old Caroline Tabib and 21 year-old Daniel [...]
An echocardiogram is a commonly used test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. It allows doctors to see how your heart is beating and pumping blood; and, it can help identify abnormalities in the heart muscle and valves. An echocardiogram can determine your heart's pumping strength. Specific measurements may [...]
In view of the charges that I am a hypocrite over my relationship with my slave Sally Hemings and the 1998 DNA connecting results, I decided to tell my side of the story. Sally and my beloved wife Martha were half-sisters. Sally’s mother Betty was a slave concubine to Martha’s father, John Wales. On the [...]
Almost 550 volunteers from throughout Miami-Dade County came out recently for Jewish Community Services to assemble and deliver kosher food baskets for Passover to seniors, the disabled and homebound for the 2013 Matzah Mitzvah & More food distribution event. This year’s gathering was called ‘Planting Seeds of Kindness’ because seniors also received plants in pots [...]
When something senseless and horrific happens, people seek answers and understanding. They wonder, “How could this happen?” and “Why did this happen?” Everyone struggles to make sense of the vile and heinous crime that has been committed. The evil involved is difficult to digest and impossible to accept. One possible explanation is alienation. The English [...]
A select group of FIABCI (International Federation of Real Estate)members defeated the rain to gather at the luxurious Decorus Realty office in Sunny Isles Beach this past March to meet French businessman Mr. Henry Gast, from the Conseil en Organisation et Valorisation d’Enterprises. During the event, Mr. Gast asked questions about the current condition of [...]
Estrella Mitrani and Doug Bonds, co-chairs of the National MS Society Aventura Walk, are pleased to announce $100,000 raised and more than 500 participants in the Aventura Walk this past March. MS Walk is a signature fundraising event for the organization which raises funds to support MS research and provide services to individuals living with [...]
Though divorce usually elicits images of the 1989 film "The War of the Roses," it doesn't have to be that way anymore. Aventura attorney and family mediator, Denise Tamir, believes that divorce need not devastate the couple financially and emotionally. Rather, she believes divorce can be handled in an atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity. [...]
The award-winning Acqualina Resort & Spa in Sunny Isles is pleased to invite guests and local residents for an indulgent spring pampering. The luxurious resort which most recently won the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award just revealed the Ultimate Spa Vacation Package for Two, Tip-Toe Into Spring Spa Package for women, and the Men’s [...]
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With the help of the Aventura Police Department, Vi Aventura, a luxury care retirement community located at 19333 West Country Club Drive will serve as a drop-off site for the medications. [...]
“To keep mandatory P.I.P. Insurance or not to keep mandatory P.I.P.?” I know . . . for most people questions about “P.I.P. Insurance” (mandatory health/disability coverage that Florida drivers are obliged to purchase) may seem as ponderous as whether aerobic compost is better than traditional manure fertilizer. But the simple reality is that Floridians pay [...]
Property Markets Group (PMG) recently hosted an unbelievable exclusive VIP event for the launch of their new development Echo. Located on 5 acres of waterfront land, the future residential site was transformed into the real estate event of the year. Sponsors for the evening included Hublot, Lamborghini Prestige Imports and Haute Living Magazine. Upon entering [...]
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