Negative perceptions about aging are widespread, but often wrong, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. While many people equate aging with forgetfulness, sexual dysfunction and chronic illness, most older Americans report their quality of life is quite good. Poor health is not an inevitable consequence of aging. You can live a [...]
I’m truly honored to serve the business community in Doral as the Chairman of the DBC Board for 2013. I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead the Board and to make the DBC the best business development organization in Doral. We aim to make an impact on the Doral Business community through professional and personal [...]
Several hundred elementary school students from around Miami Dade County gathered in Doral at the Firefighters Memorial Building during Burn Awareness Week in February where they learned about fire safety techniques. Sparky the Dog was especially popular when he greeted the children as they arrived for a thoroughly entertaining and educational field trip. Burn Awareness [...]
The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition has received a second place Agricultural Award of Excellence from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) headquartered in Springfield, MO, as well as three Awards of Distinction for Competitive Exhibits in diverse categories. One award was received for the overall agricultural program offered to the non-agricultural [...]
Who is the BEST Amateur Putter in Miami? Golfers are Invited to Test Their Putting Skills against other Amateurs and PING Staff Player Louis Oosthuizen, who will be on-site to Meet-and-Greet Customers and Show off his Putting Accuracy; Event is Free & Open to the Public WHO: PGA TOUR Star & Ping Staff Player Louis [...]
Dade Christian’s Varsity Cheerleaders made their annual trip to the Fellowship of Christian Cheerleading National championships in Orlando Jan. 2 with one goal in mind...to defend the national title they won last year. After the preliminary round, the team was ranked first and then swept their division with awards for best tumbling, jumps, showmanship and [...]
With fuel economy of 26/38 mpg and a 0-60 mph clocking of 6.9 seconds, the 2013 Hyundai Veloster just may be the best sport coupe compact on the market today. I especially like the front end styling and the three-door hatchback design. The new Veloster now has a 1.6-liter 201 hp Turbocharged-Gasoline Direct Injection [...]
The Doral Business Council Forum, a networking, category exclusive group under the umbrella of the Doral Business Council, meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. The group’s steering committee, led by 2013 Chair Lizz Wiegandt, meets the 4th Wednesday of the month to review applications and make strategic decisions that will help members [...]
Laura Waterbury of Miami has received the 2012 ‘Dream Award’ scholarship from Everest Institute-Hialeah for overcoming insurmountable obstacles, obtaining her education and holding a steady job as a medical office manager. “The teachers and counselors at Everest believed in me. They saw strengths in me that I couldn’t see at the time. I am now [...]
Rape, domestic violence, abuse, muggings and purse snatching — crimes women face every day, nearly always by male assailants. With crime on the rise, women are at high risk when it takes police nearly 22 minutes to get to the crime scene after an initial report. That’s why Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense on Saturday, [...]
Casa Linda Tile opened its beautiful store to host Doral Business Council’s monthly “After Hour Connections” event on Jan. 23 with more than 100 members and guests welcomed by the Stephen Musolinos, Jr. and Sr. DBC Chair, Nelson Penalver, board members DBC Executive Director Ron Mann, Doral Mayor Luigi Boria and City Manager Joe Carollo [...]
U.S. Century Bank today announced that it has signed a letter of intent that would provide a plan to recapitalize the local community bank. Under the deal, a group of local investors, led by James Tate of Tate Capital and Sergio Rok of Rok Enterprises, would invest $50 million in new capital and clear out [...]
The Doral Business Council jump started 2013 with a new Board of Directors and a spectacular Signature Breakfast held at Doral Golf Spa and Resort Jan. 15, drawing more than 160 guests including city officials and staffs, heads of small businesses and large corporations. Keynote speaker was Carlos A. Migoya, President/CEO of Jackson Health System [...]
Among those athletes recognized by the Miami Herald for Miami-Dade honors were several student athletes from Miami Christian School. Those MCS students included the following: for Volleyball receiving Honorable Mention were Cassandra Duenas and Melissa Gonzalez; for Cross Country receiving Honorable Mention, Ernie Angueira, Rudy Marquez, Enzo Sinclair, and Ethan Gonzalez. On the MCS Bowling [...]
