7.23.2012 Biscayne Bay

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BY KARLA DAMIAN

FFor the first time since itopened in 1984, Metrorailwill add a new rail linethat will provide easyaccess to Miami

International Airport (MIA). On Saturday,July 28, Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) offi-cially will open its 23rd Metrorail station— the new Miami International Airport(MIA) Station.

Trains serving Metrorail’s new OrangeLine will take passengers to all stationsbetween Dadeland South and EarlingtonHeights, continuing west towards the newMIA Station.

The 2.4-mile Metrorail extension toMIA, which runs parallel to State Road 112and crosses the Miami River, is consideredthe centerpiece of the People’sTransportation Plan (PTP). The PTP, whichis overseen by the Citizen’s IndependentTransportation Trust (CITT), is the half-penny sales surtax approved by Miami-Dade voters in 2002. Construction ofMetrorail’s extension and station werefunded with $404.7 million from the PTPsurtax and $101.3 million from the FloridaDepartment of Transportation (FDOT).

“This is such an exciting project forour community, and it’s going to be ahuge benefit for our residents and visi-tors, alike,” said Miami-Dade County

BY BRANDI REDDICK

MM iami-Dade CountyArt in Public Placesreceived nationalrecognition during

the annual Americans for the ArtsConference, June 7-10, in SanAntonio, TX.

A program of the Miami-DadeCounty Department of CulturalAffairs, Miami-Dade Art in PublicPlaces was recognized as commission-ing some of the most innovative andexciting examples of public art inAmerica.

Developed by the Americans for theArts’ Public Art Network, the PublicArt 2012 Year in Review presents themost exemplary public art projectscompleted between April 2011 andApril 2012 in the United States.Adjudicated and curated by JeanGreer, Public Art Collaborative,

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Tibetan Monks from India visit Zen Village in Grove

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BY RAQUEL GARCIA

IIn the heart of Coconut Grove,on Main Highway just west ofthe downtown hustle and bus-tle, is a quiet unobtrusivebuilding painted in bright reds

and greens — Zen Village. To local areadevotees, the Tibetan Buddhist TempleCenter is a sacred space for communitygatherings and meditation.

Founder and director of the not-for-profit association, Master Chufei Tsai,recently welcomed six Tibetan monks vis-iting from the Drepung LoselingMonastery in Northern India, along withTsepak Rigzin, the monks translator and

Emory University scholar from Atlanta.The monks were invited for a week ofeducational classes, meditation, and spe-cial services.

“Their visit came about after one of ourmembers requested a blessing from themonks,” said Master Tsai. “Everythingworked to bring them here for a week forthe sand mandala and self-empowermentprograms. The sand mandala representsthe unshakable divine order. The purposeof the ritual is to bring peace and strengthto the community.”

The Tibetan Sacred Art Performance

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Serving Coconut Grove, Brickell, Downtown, Midtown, Wynwood and Upper East Side

Metrorail extension to MIA to begin service on July 28

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County’s Art in Public Places receivesnational recognition

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Tibetan Monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery in Northern India perform a sacred ceremony before thedismantling of the sand mandala

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BY STEPHANIE ROJAS

The Greater Miami Chamber ofCommerce celebrated the accomplishmentsof outstanding local military personnel dur-ing its 25th annual Military Service Person ofthe Year Awards. The awards were presentedon Wednesday, July 11, at the chamber’smonthly Trustee Luncheon at Jungle Island.

The recipients of the 2012 MilitaryService Person of the Year Awards are:

Petty Officer Second Class DinorathAdams, United States Navy, United StatesSouthern Command;

Petty Officer Third Class JoshuaColumbo, United States Navy, United StatesSouthern Command;

Petty Officer Second Class Eric J. Ernst,United States Coast Guard, Air StationMiami;

Master Sergeant Francisco G. Gonzalez,United States Air Force, Homestead AirReserve Base;

Corporal Luchmy Luc, United StatesMarine Corps, Marine Forces South;

Master Sergeant Eduardo Marin, UnitedStates Air Force, Special OperationsCommand South, and

Sergeant First Class Marcos Vazquez,United States Army, Recruiting Command.

The program also recognized Colonel

Lettie Bien, United States Army (Retired),with the Lifetime Contribution to MilitaryService Award, and featured remarks byColonel Danny R. McKnight, United StatesArmy (Retired), veteran of the raid inMogadishu, Somalia as chronicled in themovie and book Black Hawk Down.

The 2012 Military Service Person of the

Year Awards were made possible through thegenerous support from presenting sponsors:Florida National University, American RedCross of Greater Miami & the Keys, UnionInstitute & University, and supporting spon-sors: The Allen Morris Company; The BeaconCouncil/Miami-Dade Defense Alliance; TheConroy Martinez Group; Florida Blue, ios

Health Systems; Morrison Brown Argiz &Farra LLP; Miami-Dade CountyCommissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz, District 12,and Show Technology Inc.

For information about the chamber’sMilitary Affairs Committee, contact ReinaDeleon at 305-577-5438 or by email to<[email protected]>.

Chamber announces recipients of Military Person of the Year Award

Pictured are (l-r) Petty Officer Second Class Eric J. Ernst, Master Sergeant Francisco G. Gonzalez, Sergeat First Class Marcos Vazquez, Colonel Lettie Bien, Petty Officer Third ClassJoshua Columbo, Petty Officer Second Class Dinorath Adams and Corporal Luchmy Luc.

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Chapel Hill, NC; Daniel Mihalyo, LeadPencil Studio, Seattle, WA, and CeliaMunoz, artist, Arlington, TX, the projectswere selected out of a field of 429 entries,with only the top 50 projects in the nationbeing showcased. Miami-Dade Countyreceived recognition for the highest num-ber of public art projects of any singlecommunity in the nation.

“We are proud to receive this prestigiousacknowledgment of the quality and cre-ativity of the artists’ projects being com-missioned by our program,” said CindiNash, chair of the Miami-Dade County Artin Public Places Trust. “It is an importantaffirmation that Miami-Dade County’spublic art program continues be a leader inthe nation in making public buildings greatthrough collaborations with outstandinglocal and national artists.”

Miami-Dade projects featured in thePublic Art 2012 Year in Review were IvanToth Depeña’s Reflect, a cutting edge, newmedia project in the main lobby of theStephen P. Clark Government Center;Christopher Janney’s HarmonicConvergence, an interactive sound envi-ronment with diagonal patterns of colored

glass that are integrated into the MoverStation Terminal Connector of MiamiInternational Airport, and Ripple Gardens,a series of exterior sculptural gardensdesigned for Jackson South CommunityHospital by artist Mikyoung Kim.

The Miami-Dade County Department ofCultural Affairs and the Cultural AffairsCouncil develop cultural excellence, diver-sity and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating andpromoting opportunities for artists and cul-tural organizations, and our residents andvisitors who are their audiences. Thedepartment directs the Art in Public Placesprogram and serves its board, the Art inPublic Places Trust, commissioning, curat-ing, maintaining and promoting theCounty’s art collection.

The department also manages, programsand operates the South Miami-DadeCultural Arts Center, a campus of state-of-the-art cultural facilities in Cutler Bay, aswell as Miami-Dade County Auditorium,Joseph Caleb Auditorium and the AfricanHeritage Cultural Arts Center, all dedicatedto presenting and supporting excellence inthe arts for the entire community.

Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. “By directlylinking our airport to our urban center,we’re joining the ranks of the great worldcities — London, Paris, Tokyo — thatalready enjoy this kind of dynamic,game-changing connectivity.”

Metrorail’s new service will make it pos-sible for millions of Miami-Dade Countyresidents, visitors and airport employees tohave a reliable and seamless Metrorail con-nection to and from the airport’s MIAMover, which will take transit riders directlyinto the airport. It also will provide a boost tothe local economy by creating jobs and facil-itating work-related travel, reduce green-house gas emissions and improve travel timeby taking vehicles off local roadways.

“With this new service to the airport,every hotel and business in downtownMiami, Coconut Grove, Hialeah, Kendall,and everywhere else along the Metrorail

system will now be at the front door ofMiami International Airport — the largesteconomic engine in the region,” said YselaLlort, Miami-Dade Transit director.

The new MIA Station is a multilevel struc-ture that will provide passengers with a cen-tral transfer point to Metrobus and later toTri-Rail, Amtrak, Greyhound, tour buses andother modes of transportation via the MiamiCentral Station, which currently is underconstruction. The Miami Central Station isbeing sponsored and built by the FloridaDepartment of Transportation.

For information on the Orange Line and newMIAMetrorail station, visit online <www.miami-dade.gov/transit> (on mobile devices,<www.miamidade.gov/transit/mobile>), orcall 3-1-1, Monday-Friday, from 7 a.m. until 8p.m., and on Saturday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.Closed on Sundays and during county-observedholidays.

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sand mandala creation was the highlightof the week’s activities. The monksworked on the mandala or symbolic circleof art every day for eight hours for anentire week. Using funnel, scraper andtube-like instruments, the sand is craftedinto shapes like fish, monkeys, anddesigns suggesting the cosmos or univer-sal realm. It is made with different colorsof sand created on a unique table withprecise geometrical measurements as tothe placement of colors and depth of thesand on the complex work of art.

“Each layer has its own meaning,” saidMaster Tsai. “Every grain of sand placedcarefully by the monks in total concentra-tion and prayer has energy and patterns ofenergy. It represents the land of heaven ina harmonic pattern designed as an empow-

erment and blessed experience for all tobenefit from.”

After the completed sand mandala isformally presented, it is ultimately sweptaway in a special ceremony and depositedin a nearby body of water to represent theintransigence of life and the imperma-nence of beauty so as to cultivate in theobserver a spirit of detachment.

Zen Village has been in its current homefor eight years. The center provides well-ness programs to support individual andspiritual strength for the communitythrough yoga, meditation, healing qigongand ancient wisdom. To find out moreabout Zen Village, 3570 Main Hwy., call305-567-0165, visit zenvillage.org, heart-forhumanity.org, or send email to<[email protected]>.

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BY ILEANA PORTAL

The Doral headquarters office of

U.S. Century Bank, located at 2301

NW 87 Avenue, recently welcomed

local McDonalds restaurant

owner/operators and recipients of

the 2012 HACER scholarships.

Each year, the Ronald McDonald

House Charities/Hispanic American

Commitment to Education

Resources (RMHC/HACER) awards

scholarships to high school seniors

of Hispanic descent. Since 1985,

RMHC/HACER has awarded more

than $13 million in scholarships to

more than 11,000 Hispanic students

in the U.S. Recipients are selected

on the basis of academic achieve-

ment, financial need and community

involvement. Each year, HACER of

South Florida distributes more than

$20,000 to local high school stu-

dents; each student received $2,000

to assist with his or her studies.

“As a community bank headquar-

tered in Miami, it’s important for us to

work with local organizations that are

impacting our hometown,” said

Armando Trabanco, senior vice presi-

dent and regional manager for U.S.

Century Bank.

“At U.S. Century Bank we have

embraced education as one of our most

important causes and through the year,

we support a number of initiatives that

are enabling the youth of our commu-

nity to attain their educational goals.

We welcome the students who are

recipients of these HACER scholar-

ships and applaud the local

McDonalds owners/operators who are

making these students’ dreams become

a reality,” he added.

“The HACER scholarship program

has grown and has helped thousands of

Hispanic students pursue their educa-

tional goals thanks to the generous

donations of McDonald’s owners/oper-

ators in Miami,” said McDonald’s

owner/operator Yoyi Rodriguez. “We

are pleased to have helped so many

Hispanic students achieve their educa-

tional goals.”

U.S. Century Bank hosts event for HACER Scholarship Awards

RMHC of South Florida HACER Scholarship winners (l-r) Kevin Pardinas, Melissa Quintana, Priscilla Suzal-Wright,Xiaowen Wu, Nicolas Carchi, Pamela Saavedra, Lissette Noda, Elianne Vazquez, Kendrick Cancio and Emily Salvador arejoined by Ronald McDonald at the 14th annual South Florida HACER Scholarship Award ceremony at US Century Bankheadquarters. Pardinas and Salvador were chosen from among thousands of applicants across the country for the nation-al $100,000 scholarship given to four students each year. Pictured in the back are Alejandro Krauskopf, David Beltran andMathew Penna.

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Coconut Grove’s bars and restaurantsmake it a great place to chill and have funwhile also supporting numerous charitableprograms.

The Grove’s Barracuda Bar recentlycame under new ownership as Grove resi-dent Lee Kessler, well known for raisingthousands of dollars every year for theJimmy Fund, has taken over the very pop-ular spot. Kessler has revamped the menuand made some renovations to give theplace a bit of a facelift, installed new tele-vision screens for sports while keeping thepool table and games.

The lunch crowd is returning as cus-tomers discover Kessler’s menu options thatnow include some healthier choices suchwith great seafood and salads. Of course, theplace also is a busy stop on the regularCoconut Grove Pub Crawls for charity with

its selection of beer, wine and sake.Speaking of pub crawls, the recent Alfest

Pub Crawl in the Grove raised approxi-mately $12,000 this year with proceedsdirected to two great non-profit organiza-tions — Camp Boggy Creek and ChildrenBattling Cancer.

Alfest founder and one of the owners ofSand Bar, Albert Borre ro, reported acrowd of close to 300 participating in thisyear’s event. Oddly enough, this event hadits start as a joke during an evening of par-tying with friends, one of whom stayedcoherent enough to remember the conver-sation and design the first T-shirt for theCrawl. With the shirt done, Alfest becamea reality and the rest is history.

Expanding upon those charitable efforts,

volunteers involved with Grove Cares once

again will host their annual charitable

fundraiser, Festidan, at Peacock Park in

Coconut Grove on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2-10

p.m. Proceeds will benefit the ALS

Foundation, with a mission to help fund

scientific research to find a cure for the ill-

ness commonly known as “Lou Gehrig’s

Disease.” Expect to enjoy performances by

four to six live musical acts on a sound

stage and be prepared to bring your tailgat-

ing supplies as the event’s slogan is “This

is Tailgating.” Admission is a $30 donation

for members of the public ages 21 and

older. Guests will receive a wristband giv-

ing them entry to the event and free beer

provided by its sponsors until 7 p.m.For more information, visit online at

<www.festidan.com>.Coconut Grove’s Tonkinson Financial

team, Rick, Steven and MargaritaTonkinson, recently participated in a sharkresearch and outreach trip with the RJDunlap Marine Conservation Program(RJD) in Islamorada. The Tonkinsons werejoined that day with an organization calledShark Whisperer, which is an active con-tributor to the RJD Program. For RJD, out-reach is a key program component thatworks hand-in-hand to support the cuttingedge research projects.

During this encounter, the team securedsharks, took tissue and blood samples andplaced an ID tag before releasing the

sharks in excellent condition back into thewater.

Those interested in learning more aboutthe RJD Program may connect with themonline at <RJD.Miami.edu>.

To support this research, those wishingto share this encounter may make a tax-deductible donation of $1,500 for one per-son to accompany a shark research trip,$2,500 to adopt a shark (name and sponsorsatellite tag) and have two people accom-pany a shark research trip, or $7,500 toadopt a shark (name and sponsor satellitetag) and have a private group charter of ashark research trip (up to 20 people). Fordonations, please send email to<[email protected]>.

Until next time, keep making each daycount.

If you want to submit information for thiscolumn, please send your news via email to<[email protected]>.

Barracuda, Sand Bar, Grove Cares invest in community outreach

GLORIA’S GAB

Gloria Burns

Lee Kessler isthe newowner ofBarracuda Bar& Grill.


BY ROBERT HAMILTON

Terranova Corporation has announced

the addition of three tenants that will

bring new tastes and fashion to Coconut

Grove’s Cocowalk, South Florida’s orig-

inal urban destination for open-air shop-

ping, dining and entertainment.

Yogurtini, a growing chain of self-

serve frozen yogurt with a mix-ins bar, is

opening a 1,027-square-foot location,

bringing the frozen yogurt craze to a new

height in the Grove.

Guayabera World, a local retailer

offering clothing made from all natural

fabrics, opened a 1,050-square-foot

store, bringing its unique tropical flair to

the fashion selections at Cocowalk.

Maki’s Place, a casual restaurant fea-

turing hand-made sushi, will open a

1,238-square-foot restaurant, bringing

the popular Brazilian chain to the

Coconut Grove scene.

Terranova represented the landlord in

all three transactions.

“These are three fabulous additions

that will fit in beautifully with the design

and eclectic merchant mix that makes

Cocowalk such a fun, stroll-and-shop

center,” said Mindy McIlroy,

Terranova’s executive vice president.

“Along with the new movie theater now

in full swing and several other new

retailers in the works, they will be part of

Cocowalk’s evolution into the next

level.”

Terranova Corporation, South

Florida’s leading commercial real estate

advisory firm, currently is involved with

commercial real estate assets for its

clients and its own portfolio valued at

over $1 billion. The company offers

complete commercial real estate servic-

es, including asset and property manage-

ment, leasing, tenant representation,

acquisitions dispositions, financing, con-

struction management, and development

services.

Terranova signs 3 additionaltenants in Grove’s CocoWalk

BY ROBERT HAMILTON

Keynote speaker Miami-Dade MayorCarlos Gimenez addressed local SouthFlorida Burger King Scholars ProgramAward recipients in Miami-Dade Countyon June 25 at Burger King headquarters.

The following area students are recipi-ents of the Burger King Scholars ProgramAward (name, city, high school, college,major):

Michelle Saballos, Coral Gables, Schoolfor Advanced Studies, FloridaInternational University, Psychology;

Elmina Morissette, Homestead,Homestead High, Barry University, HealthCare Administration/BSN;

Katrina Dominguez, Homestead, SouthDade High, Miami Dade College, PhysicalTherapy;

Leimys Ramirez, Homestead, SouthDade High, Florida InternationalUniversity, Business;

Nathan Szpilfeigel, Homestead, CoralReef High, Florida State University,Psychology,

Soa Andrian, Homestead, South DadeHigh, Harvard College, BioEngineering/BME;

Abigail Montanez, Key Biscayne, Coral

Reef High, Florida InternationalUniversity, Pschology;

Cinthia Velasquez, Key Biscayne,Ransom Everglades, Miami Dade College,Psychology;

Alicia Diaz, Miami, GulliverPreparatory, University of Miami,Executive MBA;

Andrea Rey, Miami, RansomEverglades, Georgetown University,Undecided;

Andrea Lopez, Miami, Killian HighMiami Dade College, Biology;

Angela McDonald, Miami, MiamiNorthwestern High, Florida MemorialUniversity, Aviation;

Bellacruz Dezore, Miami, SouthwestMiami High, Miami Dade College,Education;

Crystal Dalrymple, Miami, South MiamiHigh, Miami Dade College, PhysicalTherapy;

Daniel Silberwasser, Miami, CarrolltonSchool of the Sacred Heart, HarvardCollege, Economics;

Daniel Jacomino, Miami, Booker T.Washington, Georgia Institute ofTechnology, Mechanical Engineering;

Diego Suarez, Miami, MiamiNorthwestern High, University of

California-Irvine, Finance;Eliana Hernandez, Miami, Westminster

Christian, University of South Florida,Biology;

Erika Martinez, Miami, Coral ReefHigh, Florida Gulf Coast University,Marketing Management;

Felicienne Alexandre, Miami, WilliamH. Turner Technical Arts High, MiamiDade College, Registered Nurse;

Fustine Saint-aude, Miami, Coral ReefHigh, University of Florida, Pre-medicine;

Genesis Esquivel, Miami, Booker T.Washington High, Florida InternationalUniversity, Law;

Jacob Prusher, Miami, Southwest MiamiHigh, Florida State University,Advertising/Marketing;

Jacqueline Eisermann, Miami,International Studies Charter High, EmoryUniversity, Pre-med;

Jasmine McRae, Miami, Palmer TrinitySchool, Broward Community College,Theater;

Jennifer Birriel, Miami, John A.Ferguson High, University of Miami,MBA;

Jonathan Ludmir, Miami, Booker T.Washington High, Harvard College,Economics;

Kassandra Ramos, Miami, Felix VarelaHigh, Nova Southeastern University,Psychology;

Laura Hoelscher, Miami, YoungWomen’s Preparatory Academy,University of Central Florida,English/Literature;

Lauren Aguiar, Miami, Coral ReefSenior High, Florida InternationalUniversity, Chemistry;

Matthew Samach, Miami, Coral ReefHigh, University of Florida,Engineering;

Michael Castano, Miami, Coral ReefHigh, Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology, Computer Engineering;

Nicole Martinez, Miami, Miami KillianHigh, University of Pennsylvania,Business and Public Policy;

Rafael Alberti, Miami, Booker T.Washington High, Florida InternationalUniversity, Biology/Pre-med;

Rheanastasia Doctolero, Miami, St.Brendan High, U.S. Coast GuardAcademy, Business Management;

Tyla Armstrong-Williams, Miami,Miami Sunset High, Florida StateUniversity, Exercise Science;

Victor Padilla, Miami, Miami KillianHigh, Miami Dade College, Biology,and

Carolina Sanchez, Miami, Miami EdisonHigh, Miami Dade College, Nursing.

Area students selected to receive Burger King Scholars Program Award

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez speaks at awardspresentation.

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BY SANDRA RODRIGUEZ

Ultimate Miami LLC— creator of

Miami’s hottest talent competitions

showcasing local rising stars in the fields

of mixology, music and culinary arts —

currently is accepting entries for the ulti-

mate Miami bartender through Tuesday,

July 31.

Participants will compete for a cash

prize of $5,000 and the title of Miami’s

Ultimate Bartender. The inaugural event

takes place on Saturday, Sept. 29, 9

p.m., at Stage 305 inside Magic City

Casino and will feature eight finalists

competing for the grand prize.

American pop-punk band, Bowling for

Soup, also will be present for a special

musical performance.

“We are thrilled that Magic City

Casino will be the home of the ultimate

Miami bartender competition and look

forward to witnessing the crowning of

Miami’s Ultimate Bartender on

Saturday, Sept. 29, in our newest venue,

Stage 305,” said Scott Savin, chief oper-

ating officer of Magic City Casino. “It

will be an incredible evening filled with

great energy and entertainment includ-

ing live music by Bowling for Soup. We

invite the public to join us for this spe-

cial occasion.”

Ultimate Miami’s mission is to discov-

er and support local talent by providing

the competitive environment that allows

them to shine. Phase One of the Ultimate

Miami competition requires participants

to complete a free registration form

online at <www.theultimatemiami.com>

or submit it in person at the Magic City

Casino Players Club by Tuesday, July 31.

Phase Two of the competition involves

an online fan vote that will determine the

finalists. Phase Three completes the com-

petition, when the eight finalists battle

for the title of Miami’s Ultimate

Bartender in front of a live audience on

Saturday, Sept. 29.

As a grand finale to the day’s competi-

tion, Bowling for Soup will take the

stage. Bowling for Soup is an American

pop-punk band, which originally formed

in Wichita Falls, TX in 1994. The song

1985 from their Top 40 album, A

Hangover You Don’t Deserve, reached

No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in

2004. Their cover of the song Stacy’s

Mom was recently released as part of a

three-track single. In addition, the song,

Girl All the Bad Guys Want earned them

a 2002 Grammy Award nomination.

UPCOMING ULTIMATE MIAMICOMPETITIONS:

• Ultimate Miami Band, Nov. 10; tak-

ing entries starting Aug. 13.

• Ultimate Miami Food Truck, Jan. 5,

2013; taking entries starting Oct. 8.

• Ultimate Miami Voice, Mar. 2, 2013;

qualifying events starting Nov. 1.

• Ultimate Miami Dessert, May 4,

2013; taking entries starting Feb. 4, 2013.

• Ultimate Miami Deejay, July 13,

2013; Taking entries starting Apr. 8, 2013.

Magic City Casino, located at 450 NW

37 Ave. in Miami, offers free self parking

with valet parking available as well. For

more information about Ultimate Miami,

visit <www.theultimatemiami.com> or

call 305-631-4536.

Last call: Miami’s UltimateBartender search underway

BY PAUL BORDEN

It seems such a natural fit — convertiblesand South Florida — you might think that itwould have been the first thing to come tomind when the board of the SouthernAutomotive Media Association (SAMA),which is based in Miami, began mullingover ideas for another event to add to itsyearly calendar.

When the organization was formed inMarch 2007, the first thing it did was workwith the South Florida Auto DealersAssociation to coordinate an awards pro-gram for the South Florida InternationalAuto Show.

That fall, SAMA selected its first “Star ofthe Show” of the event, which draws morethan 600,000 visitors annually in the fall tothe Miami Beach Convention Center — theCadillac CTS.

The following year, SAMA held its firstRides-N-Smiles event, treating pediatricpatients from Baptist Children’s Hospitalwho suffer from chronic childhood illnesssuch as cancer, diabetes, Crohn’s and Colitis,and brain injuries, to a day of rides aroundthe Homestead-Miami Speedway roadcourse in luxury performance cars.

In the past couple of years, that event hasgrown to add families from Miami

Children’s Hospital and continues to growthanks to the efforts of Bill Adam, SAMAvice president. The 2012 Rides-N-Smiles isscheduled for Nov. 10 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.

But always in the back of everyone’s mindwas the idea of a third event for the spring tobalance out the schedule. It would be looselybased on the Texas Truck Rodeo competition

that the Texas Auto Writers Association con-ducts in the Lone Star State, but featuringanother automotive segment. Though pickupsand SUVs are popular in South Florida, espe-cially when it comes to towing boats, theydon’t really fit into the area’s image.

Consideration was given to luxury cars.After all, you can’t drive up and downMiami Beach’s Ocean Drive withoutencountering at least one and usually severalexotics that make you stop and go “whoa.”That idea never got off the ground.

Then thoughts turned to the evolving“Green Car” market of hybrids and electricvehicles. But that didn’t take off either.

Finally, at a breakfast board meeting,someone broached the idea to feature a con-vertible competition, and that got unanimousand enthusiastic approval.

Thus “Topless in Miami” came into being.From the name, you might think this meet-ing was held during cocktail hour, but cof-fee, orange juice and tea were the only bev-erages on the table.

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne also wasthe unanimous choice for the headquarters asthe hotel not only is in an exotic beach loca-tion, but has a big auxiliary entrance thatwould serve as a staging area for the cars. Aconvenient, short driving area along CrandonBoulevard that presents several great photobackdrops is available right there as well.

It works this way: SAMA members takethe cars out for quick spins and score themon design, driving experience, and the easeof raising and lowering the tops. One-buttonoperations that secure themselves get highmarks. Several factory representatives are inattendance to answer questions and ridealong to offer additional information if themedia member desires.

The process begins in the morning andcontinues through late afternoon when allthe scores are tallied, and winners in fourcategories plus an overall Convertible of the

Year are announced during a banquet thatevening.

It is a fun to participate, but it’s not exact-ly an easy task. The quality of the 17 vehi-cles entered in the most recent (June 14) sec-ond annual competition reflects the stridesthe industry as a whole has made in recentyears in overall quality and design.

The other difficulty is getting the vehiclesinto a proper category as well as defining thecategories. Luxury, small and sports cars aresomewhat obvious segments, but a fourthpresented a bit of a challenge. The decisionwas made to classify convertibles with four-passenger capacity as “family” vehicles. Itworked out great in 2011 when the NissanMurano CrossCabriolet was the winner of the“family” category, but classifying the win-ning 2012 Chevrolet Camaro as a “familyconvertible” might be stretching things a bit.

But those are details that are to be workedout in the future. The turnout of 71 SAMAmembers for 2012, nearly 20 more than thenumber of members who took part in thefirst year’s event, would seem to be evidenceof the enthusiasm SAMA members have forTopless in Miami.

Other winners for 2012 are the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster as Convertible ofthe Year; the Jaguar XKR-S as LuxuryConvertible of the Year; Camaro as BestFamily Convertible; Audi TT S-TronicRoadster as Best Sports Car Convertible,and the Gucci edition of the Fiat 500C asBest Small Convertible.

The Fiat was a repeat winner in the catego-ry from the inaugural event in 2011, when theAudi R8 Spyder won the voting for 2011Convertible of the Year. Other winners in 2011were the BMW 650i, Chevy Corvette, and, asmentioned, the Murano CrossCabriolet.

But considering the support from the man-ufacturers and the turnout of the member-ship, a sixth winner on a bright, sunny SouthFlorida day was SAMA itself.

SAMA’s ‘Topless in Miami’ features top convertiblesPictured (l-r)

are the winnersof the SAMA

second annualTopless in

Miami competition:

Fiat500c GucciEdition;

Mercedes BenzSLS AMG;Chevrolet

Camaro; AudiTT-S, and

Jaguar XKR-S.



BY KELLY ALLOCCO

The most comprehensive economic impactstudy of the nonprofit arts and culture indus-try ever conducted in the United States, Arts& Economic Prosperity IV, was announcedrecently by Americans for the Arts, thenation’s leading nonprofit organization foradvancing the arts and arts education.

Miami-Dade County’s Department ofCultural Affairs participated in tandemwith 181 other communities and regionsacross the country representing all 50states, focusing on two areas: (1) the eco-nomic impact of spending by culturalorganizations, and (2) the impact of event-related spending by these organizations’audiences.

Miami-Dade County’s nonprofit arts andcultural organizations represent a signifi-cant business industry in Miami-DadeCounty — one that generates almost $1.1billion in local economic activity, an almost17 percent increase over the last studyreleased five years ago. This spending —$673.95 million by nonprofit arts and cul-tural organizations and an additional$402.2 million in event-related spending bytheir audiences — supports 29,792 full-time equivalent jobs.

Attendance at cultural events also showsan increasing trend, demonstrating thatMiami-Dade’s audiences are growing, rep-resenting over 13.5 million cultural atten-dees annually as compared to 12.7 millionfive years ago when the last study was con-ducted. These results put Miami-DadeCounty among the top tier of comparable

metropolitan areas and demonstrate howthe arts are effective catalysts for strength-ening the economy and making Miami-Dade County more competitive nationallyfor business, tourism and the arts.

“This landmark study confirms what weall know to be true — the arts and culturalindustry in Miami-Dade County is a majorforce in making this a world-class metrop-olis for business and a great place to raiseour families,” said Adolfo Henriques, chairof the Miami-Dade Cultural AffairsCouncil. “Our outstanding cultural com-munity is putting us on the map as one ofthe newest and most culturally vibrantplaces in the world and as the ‘go-to’ desti-nation for economic and cultural innova-tion and diversity.”

The rapid rise of Miami-Dade County’sarts and cultural industry is a national suc-cess story. Today, there are more entertain-ment and educational opportunities forfamilies and children than ever. Miami’svibrant cultural life is a direct contributor tothe county’s resurgence as a center forinternational tourism and commerce.

Culture helps to understand and cele-brate the community’s remarkable diversi-ty and history. Investments in arts and cul-ture industry continue to enhance the qual-ity of life for Miami-Dade County’s resi-dents and visitors, strengthen the localeconomy and play a strategic role in devel-oping, attracting and retaining creative peo-ple, and nurturing creative industries.

The full text of the local Miami-DadeCounty study is available online at<www.miamidadearts.org>.

County’s arts and culture sectorgenerates $1 billion for economy

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BrickellHouse condo opens new state-of-the-art sales galleryBY ALLIE SCHWARTZ

South Florida-based NewgardDevelopment Group, the developer ofMiami’s BrickellHouse condominium, hasannounced the official opening of its newstate-of-the-art sales gallery on BrickellAvenue, the area’s first standalone salescenter to rise since the city’s 2008 realestate boom.

The BrickellHouse sales gallery show-cases modern elements and high-end fin-ishes that emulate the sophisticated look atfeel of the 374-unit luxury tower inspiredby the world-renowned design teamsbehind BrickellHouse, Miami’s SiegerSuarez Architectural Partnership andToronto’s Yabu Pushelberg.

The BrickellHouse sales gallery, locatedat 1450 Brickell Ave., is just blocks awayfrom the condominium’s future site onBrickell Bay Drive. Construction ofBrickellHouse is on schedule to get under-way later this summer and be completed in2014.

“We created this sales gallery becausewe are committed to our buyers and wantthem to be part of our journey as weprogress on the development ofBrickellHouse,” said Harvey Hernandez,

Newgard Development Group chair. “Aswe continue to reach important milestonessuch the groundbreaking and the initiation

of vertical construction, buyers will be ableto stop in and obtain updates on theprogress of the project.”

BrickellHouse celebrated the officialgrand opening of its new sales gallery witha special open house event on June 27,hosted by Cervera Real Estate andNewgard Development Group. Guests,brokers and prospective buyers sipped onchampagne and enjoyed hors d’oeuvreswhile touring the facility.

Now open to the public, visitors at theBrickellHouse sales gallery will be able toview a magnificent full scale model of thebuilding, beautifully updated renderings,as well two full-scale model kitchens andbathrooms with luxurious finishes and fix-tures. Design elements on display includeJenn-Air stainless steel appliances includ-ing a built-in refrigerator, microwave,oven, cook-top and dishwasher; Gatto

Vision imported Italian cabinets with frost-ed glass accent doors and contemporaryhardware; Silestone quartz countertops andbacksplashes; custom-finished floors andwalls in wet areas, and frameless glassshower enclosures.

“With this sales gallery, we are able toshowcase the most upscale elements thatwill be a part of BrickellHouse,” saidAlicia Cervera, Cervera Real Estate man-aging partner. “If you are not a currentbuyer, it will be difficult to walk awaywithout signing on to be among the first toenjoy the quality of life this developmentwill offer.”

The $170 million development will fea-ture top-notch amenities including a beau-tifully landscaped Resort Deck with a 50-foot-long lap pool; luxury health spa withsauna, steam and private treatment rooms;expansive 46th-floor rooftop pool deckwith poolside service; fully-equipped fit-ness center; event bar and catering kitchen;high-definition screening room, and alibrary/media lounge. BrickellHouse alsowill employ a fully automated roboticparking garage system — the first of itskind in the area — with hi-capacity com-munication technology and a wealth ofgreen innovations that help minimize resi-dents’ carbon footprints while maximizingcomfort and convenience.

With spacious, modern layouts from 500to 7,000 square feet, including studios;one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom resi-dences and penthouse units, BrickellHousewill feature private balconies with expan-sive bay, ocean and skyline views; 9- to 12-foot ceilings; floor-to-ceiling sliding glassdoors; sound-reducing, impact resistantglass, and advanced smart-building wiringfor HDTV, multiple telephone/data linesand ultra high-speed Internet access.

Current or prospective buyers interestedin visiting the sales gallery can make anappointment by calling 305-938-7511. Formore information on BrickellHouse, visitonline at <www.BrickellHouse.com>.

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BY KRISTEN ROMITO

The Cleveland Institute of Art hasannounced a $5 million gift from Peter B.Lewis, Coconut Grove resident and chairof Cleveland (OH)-based ProgressiveInsurance, to support construction of a91,000-square-foot building as the finalcomponent of the college’s campus unifi-cation project.

“We are thrilled to receive this wonder-ful gift, not only because it represents astrong endorsement of our vision for a uni-fied campus from this nationally knownphilanthropist with deep Cleveland roots,but also because it acknowledges theefforts of our University Circle neighborsin developing the Uptown project into anational model of culture and commerce,”explained Grafton J. Nunes, CIA’s presi-dent and CEO.

The Uptown development is a complexof rental residences, restaurants, and retailanchored at one end by the new MOCACleveland and at the other end by theCleveland Institute of Art.

This is the largest gift from Lewis to aCleveland institution in over a decade andis the largest gift from an individual inCIA’s 130-year history. In recognition ofthis gift, CIA will name the auditorium inthe new building t

he Peter B. Lewis Theater.In addition to the theater, which will be

the new home of the Cleveland Institute ofArt Cinematheque, the new building willhouse CIA’s nationally ranked designmajors, its acclaimed biomedical art anddigital arts programs, art galleries, andadministrative offices.

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BY SUE ARROWSMITH

Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Honors

College will host a 10-year alumni

reunion on Friday, Aug. 10, 6 p.m., at

the college’s National Historic

Landmark Freedom Tower, 600

Biscayne Blvd.

Honors College alumni are invited to

attend.

The event offers alumni an opportuni-

ty to see old friends, network and learn

about all the new, innovative happenings

at MDC.

Dubbed an “Ivy Stepladder” in a

major Time magazine report in 2005, the

Honors College is a unique college-wide

initiative within MDC that is designed

to meet the needs of a select group of

high-achieving, academically talented

students with demonstrated leadership

ability who thrive from collaborations in

an intensely focused, multi-dimensional

learning environment in and out of the

classroom.

During the past decade, these remark-

able alumni have excelled academically

and beyond while serving communities

locally, nationally, and internationally.

They have gone on to obtain degrees

from Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Johns

Hopkins, Massachusetts Institute of

Technology, Mt. Holyoke, Georgetown,

University of North Carolina-Chapel

Hill and New York University, among

other top institutions.

For more information or to RSVP for

this event, call 305-237-7077.

Miami Dade College to host 10-yearreunion for Honors College alumni

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BY ARLEEN GOMEZ

Miami-Dade County has agreed toextend the Miami-Dade Blue health insur-ance program, a three-year pilot programthat was set to end July 1.

The unique program, co-designed byBlueCross BlueShield of Florida Inc.(BCBSF) and the Office of CountywideHealthcare Planning (OCHP) under com-mission chair Joe A. Martinez’s leadership,has given residents and small businessowners the opportunity to purchase healthinsurance with affordable monthly pay-ments. The program has been extended for180 days while a new Request forProposals (RFP) is completed.

Miami-Dade Blue, a low-cost compre-hensive healthcare plan, was created in2009 to provide an option for the 600,000uninsured local residents who were strug-gling with the high cost of medical insur-ance, but ineligible for government assis-tance. Small businesses of up to 50employees also are eligible for the plan ata reasonable rate. Martinez spearheadedthe public-private program, which was thefirst of its kind in the country.

As of May of this year, more than 10,000residents are enrolled in Miami-Dade Blueand other products based on the benefitdesign of Miami-Dade Blue. Since the pro-gram was introduced, two-thirds of theapplicants have been approved for enroll-ment; 65 percent of these applicants were

not insured at the time they applied forMiami-Dade Blue. Enrollees also are usingMiami-Dade Blue to seek more preventa-tive care. In May 36 percent of Miami-Dade Blue claims were for care providedin primary care settings.

“Miami-Dade Blue has been incrediblysuccessful in helping residents make theirhealth a priority,” Martinez said. “No oneshould have to debate whether theyshould see a doctor because they can’tafford to. I look forward to working withboth OCHP and BlueCross BlueShield ofFlorida to continue this program and helpeven more residents with additionalenhanced benefits.”

Miami-Dade County currently isworking on a new RFP, which willexpand its collaborative relationships tomore insurers and provide greater oppor-tunities to educate currently uninsuredindividuals on the benefits of investingin their own health.

This next phase will focus on educatingcounty residents to become informed con-sumers when choosing health insuranceand in employing effective health prac-tices. This initiative also will partner thecounty with local universities and commu-nity-based organizations in achievingmutual goals in increasing the numbers ofindividuals and families who have healthinsurance.

For more information, visit online at<www.miamidade.gov/ochp>.

Miami-Dade Blue pilot healthcareprogram proves to be successful

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BY TERE ESTORINO

The Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), pro-duced and presented by Miami Dade College, has selectedinternationally renowned, French-born, Nicaragua-basedartist Jean Marc Calvet as the poster artist for its 30th edi-tion, which will run Mar. 1-10, 2013.

Calvet was the subject of director Dominic Allan’s doc-umentary, Calvet, a hit at MIFF 2012 where it screened aspart of the Knight Documentary Competition. The filmrecounts the painter’s journey from savvy street kid toCannes bodyguard who abandoned his wife and son,robbed a Miami mobster, hid out in Central America and,at the age of 38, overcame a gruesome drug addiction in anextraordinary metamorphosis through which he began topaint. Eight years later, Calvet’s intricate paintings nowsell for five figures.

In creating the MIFF 2013 poster, which he calls MiamiJuice, Calvet said, “This is primarily a message of hope...go out of the dark and into the light! The central personageis filled with cinematic references: projectors, stars, cam-eras, red carpet, outlaws, explosions, etc.

“The character’s eyes are shaped like camera shuttersand inside the mouth are a number of distinctive elementsreferencing the Miami International Film Festival oftoday: buildings, cine-cameras, palm trees, the sea and, ofcourse, a ‘pretty’ blonde in the middle,” he added.

“Jean Marc’s image perfectly captures the theme wehave chosen to celebrate the wild, fascinating 30-year his-tory of MIFF: Every character under the sun/ Todos los

personajes bajo el sol,” said Jaie Laplante, MIFF executivedirector. “Jean Marc has captured our emotions and antic-ipations as we complete our third decade and look forwardwith excitement to our fourth.”

Calvet began painting at a point in his life when severecrisis metamorphosed into a form of redemption andrebirth. With no previous training, he discovered the needto paint by complete chance. Not only did it save him; itchanged his life. Art is his catharsis and his evolution hasbeen astounding. For him, it is about exorcising the insan-ity of his past and slapping down on canvas the dirty truthof life. He paints 14 hours a day, seven days a week inNicaragua where he currently is based.

Calvet was one of six winners of the VII Biennale ofNicaraguan Arts in 2009 selected to represent Nicaragua atthe Biennale of Central America in Panama in 2010.

This past March, Miami Dade College’s (MDC)renowned Art Gallery System, in collaboration withMonkdogz Urban Art Gallery, the Americas Collection,and the Miami International Film Festival, presentedJean Marc Calvet’s exhibition, “invasion invasión l’in-vasion,” at MDC’s National Historic LandmarkFreedom Tower. The well-received exhibition featured33 large-scale paintings and an installation of miniaturesculptures, marking Calvet’s first solo exhibition at theFreedom Tower.

Details on the 2013 Miami International Film Festivalprogram will be released in January 2013.

Jean Marc Calvet’s official poster, Miami Juice, is avail-able at <www.miamifilmfestival.com>.

Jean Marc Calvet selected official MIFF poster artist

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David Lawrence Jr. joins UM in guest lecturer roleBY BÁRBARA GUTIÉRREZ

The University of Miami School ofEducation and HumanDevelopment has announcedthat David Lawrence Jr., anationally known early child-hood education advocate,community leader, and formernewspaper editor and publish-er, has joined the school as“Education and CommunityLeadership Scholar.”

“We are extremely proudand pleased to have DaveLawrence join us,” said IsaacPrilleltensky, dean of theschool. “In his long and illus-trious career, he has been tireless in hisfight to improve the lives of childrenthrough a focus on early education andcommunity engagement. His experienceand sensitivity to the issues of education inour community will help enhance our cur-riculum and bring new excitement to ourschool.”

In his new duties at the UM School ofEducation and Human Development,Lawrence is appointed to the Teaching andLearning Department where he will serve asa guest lecturer in both Teaching andLearning and the Educational andPsychological Studies Departments. He alsowill assist Dean Prilleltensky in the plan-ning and administration of strategic priori-ties to advance the mission of the school. Hewill continue to lead the Early ChildhoodInitiative Foundation, based in Miami, andthe Children’s Movement of Florida.

“This will be my lifetime’s first opportuni-ty to be in a classroom regularly to teach andlearn and contribute — and otherwise helpthe dean any way I can,” Lawrence said.

“It so fits in with my work to build a

movement for America’s children.”After a long prestigious career in journal-

ism and retiring as publisher of The MiamiHerald in 1999, Lawrence hasdedicated himself to earlychildhood development andreadiness. As president of theEarly Childhood InitiativeFoundation and head of theChildren’s Movement ofFlorida his mission is to makechildren’s needs the top agen-da for the state. Through hisleadership in 2002 and again in2008, he spearheaded cam-paigns for the Children’sTrust, a dedicated source ofearly intervention and pre-

vention funding for the children ofMiami-Dade.

Lawrence serves as the Children’s Trustfounding board chair. He was a central fig-ure in the passage of the statewide consti-tutional amendment for free prekinder-garten availability for all 4-year-olds inFlorida.

For his work, Lawrence has been hon-ored with countless awards including“Child Advocate of the Year” by FamilyCentral, “Health Care Hero” by the GreaterMiami Chamber of Commerce, and the“Children’s Champion” award from theNational Black Child DevelopmentInstitute. He holds 12 honorary degreesand a Miami-Dade County Public Schoolis named in his honor.

Lawrence has long been associated withthe University of Florida — as a journalismgraduate, the recipient of an honorary doc-torate, a life member of the UF Foundationand, for the past decade, as “UniversityScholar for Early Childhood Developmentand Readiness.” A UF chair in early child-hood studies is named for him.

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BY LIDIA AMORETTI

Thirty-eight nurses were honored withNurse of the Year awards during a publiccelebration held at Jackson MemorialHospital.

As part of National Nurse Week activi-ties, a licensed practical nurse, anadvanced practice nurse, a registered nurseand a rookie nurse from each of JacksonHealth System’s patient care centers, spe-cialty areas, satellite centers and hospitalswere selected by their colleagues as thenurses who have contributed the most toquality care throughout the system.

Carlos A. Migoya, president and CEO ofJackson Health System, and Ric Cuming,RN, MSN, EdD, NEA-BC, senior vicepresident for Patient Care Services andchief nursing executive, presented theawards.

The Clinical Excellence Award is pre-sented to the nurse who best exemplifiesselfless dedication, compassion and nurs-ing pride systemwide throughout the years.Winners include:

Myrlene Denis, RN, Ambulatory CareCenter, for her excellence in professionalpractice and her compassion for patientsand their families.

Mamie Armbrister, RN, HoltzChildren’s Hospital and Jackson MemorialHospital’s Women’s Hospital Center, forconsistently displaying professionalism,autonomy, excellent clinical judgment andempathy.

Pieta Pelobello, RN, BSN, JacksonMemorial Hospital, for consistently pro-viding excellent patient care, critical think-ing skills, and customer service.

Elvira De Guzman, RN, BSN, JacksonNorth Medical Center, for her hard workand dedication to the patients, families andcolleagues in the pediatric unit of JacksonNorth Medical Center.

Maria Derr, RN, Jackson SouthCommunity Hospital, for being a leader,

teacher and a patient advocate.Elizabeth Basiratmand, RN, MSN, Jackson

Mental Health Hospital, was honored for herdedication and compassion to her patients.She always finds the time to interact withpatients, families and colleagues.

To qualify for the Nurse of the Yearaward, nurses must demonstrate excellencein job performance, proven by a consistent,above-average evaluation, no record ofcounseling or disciplinary action duringthe past three years, demonstrate fulfill-ment of Jackson Health System Standardsof Excellence and evidence of well-round-ed professional activities that consolidatethe nurses as role models. They must havebeen employed for at least three years ofcontinual service; for the “rookie” catego-ry, it can be one year or less.

Honorees for the Nurse of the Yearawards are:

Ambulatory Care Center — Guillermo A.Barquero, RN, BS, and Marie Theodat, LPN.

Cardiovascular Services — Marie Gelin,RN.

Community-Based Primary CareCenters — Jackie Master, MSN, ARNP,FNP-BC; Maureen Allen-Barnes, LPN,and Deborah C. Rushing RN, BSN.

Corrections Health Services — GerryFrancois, LPN, and Lorena Carrasco, RN.

Education and Development — BensitaJoseph, RN, BSN.

Emergency Care and Trauma Services —Douglas Houghton, MSN, ARNP, ACNPC,CORN, and Gelena Dimaano, RN.

Holtz Children’s Hospital — NicoleThompson-Bowie, ARNP, NNP, PNP;Angela L. Jones, LPN, and Dawn Allen,RN.

Jackson Memorial Long Term CareCenter — Marcell Nicholas, LPN, andBernadette Jeanniton, RN.

Jackson Memorial Perdue MedicalCenter — Elizabeth Maybee, LPN, andLeonila Liddell, RN.

Jackson North Medical Center —Barbara Seay, LPN, and Marie Jean Louis,RN.

Jackson South Community Hospital —Carina A. Ryder, ARNP; Maria E.Fernandez, LPN, and Dolce Ortaliz, RN.

Medical-Surgical Hospital Center —Philip Dlugasch, ARNP, Jean Jecrois,LPN, and Olive Lewis, RN.

Jackson Mental Health Hospital —Marie Joseph, RN, BSN.

Ortho-Rehab-Neuroscience HospitalCenter — Myrna Lee-Keow, ARNP, MSN,FNP-BC; Marietta Gervais, LPN, andRocio Mariel Simunovic, RN, BSN, MHA.

Perioperative Services — NicholeCrenshaw, ARNP; Anne-Marie Fernandez,RN, B.S.N., and Jacqueline Buigas, RN.

Specialty Areas — Maribel Valmocina,ARNP, and Maria Luisa Rodriguez, RN.

Women’s Hospital Center — Nancy E.Griffis, ARNP; Denise Lamothe, LPN, andOzaida Astapan, RN.

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BY MAYDEL SANTANA-BRAVO

The Jewish Museum of Florida, a histor-ical museum located on Miami Beach, hasbecome part of the Florida InternationalUniversity family through a gift that willcreate a unique partnership. The museumwill now be known as the Jewish Museumof Florida-FIU (JMOF-FIU).

FIU’s Board of Trustees voted on June29 to approve the gift, which will leveragethe resources of both institutions, igniting anew era of interdisciplinary education,research and outreach focused on the histo-ry of the Jewish experience in Florida; theunique ways in which Florida Jews influ-ence and are influenced by the historic andcultural dynamics of Florida, the nation,and the world, and issues of discriminationagainst all peoples in Florida throughouthistory.

Authorization to use JMOF-FIU as aspecial purpose center is still pendingapproval by the Florida Board ofGovernors.

This hallmark gift includes the two adja-cent Art Deco buildings that are formersynagogues, located at 301 WashingtonAve. on Miami Beach. The buildings arelisted on the National Register of HistoricPlaces. The gift also includes the museum’shistorical collections, research library,endowment, and other assets.

FIU will continue the museum’s opera-tions and will utilize the facilities and col-lection to implement an academic planconsistent with the JMOF and FIU’s

shared educational, research and outreachmission.

“There’s an immense richness ofresearch housed within the museum thatexplores 250 years of Jewish art, cultureand history,” said FIU president Mark B.Rosenberg. “Through this generous gift,FIU will expand our reach into the SouthFlorida community, helping to preserve animportant part of our history while enhanc-ing the global learning experience we offerour students.”

A key component of the academic planfor the JMOF-FIU is the relocation of avariety of programs, including the JudaicStudies Program, to the museum’s facili-ties. The plan also includes the expansionof academic programs and researchendeavors designed to educate FIU stu-dents, faculty and the greater South Floridacommunity about the challenges of theimmigrant experiences shared by all eth-nicities in the state of Florida.

“This step launches us into our nextphase of growth, by strengthening aware-ness of our institution and its mission,broadening our academic offerings andincreasing scholarly research of our collec-tions,” said Jo Ann Arnowitz, executivedirector and chief curator of the museum.

The museum is open daily 10 a.m. to 5p.m. except Mondays, civil and Jewish hol-idays. Admission is adults, $6; seniors, $5;families, $12; members and children under6 are free; Saturdays free. For informationcall 305-672-5044 or visit online at<www.jewishmuseum.com>.

FIU, Jewish Museum of Floridacreate a historic partnership

University of Miami Gallery presentsMiami Art Museum Staff ExhibitionBY ANNETTE GALLAGHER

The Department of Art and Art Historyin the College of Arts and Sciences at theUniversity of Miami (UM) presents theMiami Art Museum StaffExhibition at the UMGallery in the Wynwood ArtDistrict.

As a creative institution,Miami Art Museum (MAM)employs many talented indi-viduals to add art to life forthousands of children andadults through a wide rosterof exhibitions and relatedprograms. This summer,MAM will present the thirdMAM Staff Art Exhibition,showcasing the talents of itsartistically inclined staff.The exhibition is on viewthrough Friday, Aug. 24.

The exhibition will consist of 30 recentworks including painting, sculpture, pho-tography, installation and performance by21 artists. The artists are Raymond Adrian,

Michael Balbone, Kyle Barnette, DavidBrieske, Juan Carballo, Marcos Cherlo,Clifton Childree, José Herazo-Osorio,Kerry Keeler, Dave Kudzma, SinisaKukec, Rosa Naday Garmendia, Jay Oré,

Bennie Osborne, JahairaRios-Galves, PhaedraRobinson, Asser Saint-Val,Colin Sherrell, IsabelSobrevilla, Misael Soto andJanese Weingarten.

The exhibition is curatedby Jay Oré and is supportedby University of MiamiGallery. Oré, MAM’s chiefpreparator and curator forthis exhibition said, “I amhappy that UM is hostingthis event for us and I havebeen a fan of the program-ming at the gallery for sev-eral years.”

There will be an openingreception on Saturday, Aug, 11, 2 to 9 p.m.The UM Gallery is located inside the strik-ing Wynwood Building at 2750 NW ThirdAve., Suite 4.

As a creative institution, Miami Art

Museum (MAM)employs many

talented individualsto add art to life for

thousands of children and adults

through a wide rosterof exhibitions andrelated programs.




The 2012 Subaru Impreza is a good choicefor consumers looking for a safe and com-fortable all-around vehicle. It seats five, hasexcellent cargo space and was named a topsafety pick by the Insurance Institute forHighway Safety.

This is the fourth-generation of theImpreza, available in four-door and five-doorcompact models. It has a bolder, moredynamic design and an all-new more efficientpowertrain. There’s a 36 percent improve-ment in combined fuel economy (automatictransmission), along with more room inside,better handling and more refinement.

Impreza is available in five levels — Base,Premium, Sport Premium, Limited and SportLimited models – all powered by the 148 hp2.0-liter Boxer engine that delivers 27/36mpg. The Premium, Sport and Limited mod-els with the new Lineartronic CVT transmis-sion also have a six-speed manual mode withsteering wheel paddle shifters, enabling the

driver to control the transmission shifting.Subaru claims that the Impreza equippedwith Lineartronic CVT is the most fuel-effi-cient all-wheel drive car in the U.S.

The 2012 Impreza has a longer wheelbase,a redesigned door, roof trim and front seats.The windshield is more raked and the A pillarhas been moved forward to allow the frontdoor to open about five inches wider for easi-er entry and exit. Both sedan trunk room andfive-door cargo room are increased, and thefive-door 65/35 split rear seatbacks fold com-pletely flat for an unobstructed cargo area. Onthe inside there are richer looking appoint-ments and details, including softtouch materi-als for the dashboard, door trim and centerconsole armrest. Larger door pockets can holdplastic drink bottles and large maps, and thereare several compartments around the centerconsole to accommodate cell phones, USBdrives and MP3 players.

New Impreza models weigh up to 165pounds less (depending on model and equip-ment), which contributes to better fuel econo-my. Other fuel-saving technologies include anew electric power steering system and lowerrolling resistance tires. Strengthened suspen-sion components in front and rear enhanceagility, while new liquid (hydraulic) enginemounts help stop vibration.

Other standard equipment includes VehicleDynamics Control (VDC), which combinesstability and traction control functions, four-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)with Electronic Brake-force Distribution(EBD) and the Brake Assist safety system.The new Brake Override system ensures thatengine power is cut when both the brake andaccelerator are pressed simultaneously.

All 2012 Impreza models add a new dri-ver’s knee airbag and the passenger-seatfront airbag has a shell-type design with a

center groove to lessen the impact force ondeployment. All models continue with stan-dard front side pelvis/torso airbags and sidecurtain airbags that offer front and rear out-board protection.

Base price on the 2012 Subaru Impreza is$17,495.

Grant Miller is the publisher of CommunityNewspapers. He may be contacted by calling305-662-2277 or by addressing email to<[email protected]>.

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BY JENNA TRUEBA

The Good Government Initiative at theUniversity of Miami, founded by formerMiami-Dade Commissioner Katy Sorensonwith funding from the Knight Foundation,has announced the members of the 2012class of elected officials.

The mission of the organization is to helpdevelop and train elected officials as well asthose aspiring to run for office. This year’sclass includes office holders from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.They represent municipalities, school boardsand the state.

“Our goal was to assemble a balancedcohort of active, engaged leaders from SouthFlorida who are eager to work with othersand to develop knowledge and skills in gov-ernance,” Sorenson said. “They represent thefuture of leadership in South Florida.”

Classes will begin at the end of August andgo through mid-November. Those selectedwill participate in training on a variety ofissues, including budget and finance, ethics,land use, media relations, cultural diversity,and more.

Speakers and presenters for the class will

include Sen. Bob Graham, U.S. Rep. IleanaRos-Lehtinen, Miami-Dade Mayor CarlosGimenez, former Miami-Dade Mayor AlexPenelas, and historians Arva Moore Parksand Paul George.

“So many current and former electedofficials, administrators and communityleaders have volunteered to share theirknowledge and expertise with our class,and all will be enriched by the experience,”Sorenson said,

Area members of the second annual classinclude:

Mayor Franklin Caplan, Village of KeyBiscayne;

Councilmember Joseph Corradino, Villageof Pinecrest;

Miami-Dade School Board memberCarlos Curbelo;

Commissioner Josh Liebman, City ofSouth Miami;

Councilman Stephen Shelley, City ofHomestead, and

Mayor Shelley Stanczyk, Village ofPalmetto Bay.

For more information on the GoodGovernment Initiative, go online to<www.goodgov.net>.

Good Government Initiativenames 2012 class members

BY KATHLEEN LABRADA

The Miami-Dade County Commissionadopted landmark legislation sponsored byCommissioner José “Pepe” Díaz during itsJuly 3 meeting designating the Miami-Dade County Animal Services DepartmentShelter as a “no kill’ facility.

“Pet owners and animal loversthroughout Miami-Dade have been wait-ing for a ‘no kill’ policy to be imple-mented at our Animal ServicesDepartment,” Commissioner Diaz said.

“The No Kill Equation provides alterna-tives to euthanizing animals by partneringwith community organizations and reach-ing out to residents about the importance ofsterilizing their pets to decrease our straypopulation. As a pet owner myself, I lookforward to seeing this plan in action in thecoming months,” he added.

“As the proud owner of two wonderfulpets, including a rescue dog, I’m pleasedthe county commission has adopted thispolicy,” said Miami-Dade County MayorCarlos A. Gimenez. “I hope this will fur-ther encourage residents to visit our shelter,adopt these loving animals and give thempermanent, new homes.”

Becoming a “no kill” shelter means hav-ing a 90 percent or better rate of animalssaved at the county’s animal shelter due tospecific programs developed by the “nokill” movement in the United States, whichprovides alternatives to animal sheltereuthanasia. The resolution is modeled afterthe No Kill Equation, a program modelwhich changes the way shelters operate andprovides the animal-loving public an inte-gral role in that operation.

A forthcoming mayor’s report will beconsistent with the No Kill Equation andinclude:

• Comprehensive Adoption Programs;• Free-Roaming Cat Trap/Neuter/Return

Programs;• High-Volume, Affordable Spay/Neuter

Services;• Large-Scale Volunteer Foster Care

Programs;• Rescue Group Transfers;• Proactive Pet Retention Programs;• Proactive Pet Redemptions;• Medical and Behavioral Programs;• Public Relations/Community

Involvement, and• Volunteer Programs.Miami-Dade County Animal Services

Department director Alex Muñoz hasembraced these ideas and wants to expandon the work already being done by the shel-ter, which last year saved a large majorityof stray and abandoned dogs.

“A lot more work is needed to reduce thenumber of cats brought to the shelter andincrease the number of cats adopted,”Muñoz said. “The implementation of ‘nokill’ programs will require the developmentand implementation of new programs andthe expansion of current efforts. The sheltercannot do this alone and like other successfulcommunities, we need our residents’ help.”

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BY LEE STEPHENS

After piloting its programs locally for twoyears, UrbanPromise Miami officiallykicked off its services in the South Floridacommunity recently with an inaugural cele-bration at the Coral Gables Museum thatdrew nearly 300 attendees and raised$60,000.

UrbanPromise Miami, a non-profit organi-zation serving children in high-risk urbanareas in Miami-Dade County, is based on thesuccessful program model of UrbanPromiseCamden in New Jersey that works to helpyouth graduate and succeed in what has beencalled “one of America’s most violent cities.”For its success in Camden, UrbanPromise hasbeen featured on ABC’s 20/20 and the OprahWinfrey Network (OWN).

“We were inspired by the differenceUrbanPromise has made in Camden, andwe’ve replicated that model here,” said Dr.Ana M. Ojeda, co-founder and executivedirector of UrbanPromise Miami. “AlthoughMiami is often depicted as a tourist’s para-dise, the truth is Miami is one of the poorestbig cities in the country. The youth in oururban areas face overwhelming hurdles, andour role is to provide them with opportunitiesand support that might not otherwise be

available to them.”Through its after school and summer camp

programs, UrbanPromise offers tutoring,academic enrichment activities, professionalcoaching in reading, professional psycholog-ical counseling, and arts and sports activitiesto youth ages 5-18 at no cost. Its uniqueStreetLeader Program also provides teenswith vocational and leadership training, asthey are taught to serve as mentors and campcounselors to younger children in the pro-gram.

UrbanPromise Miami’s mission is to equipchildren for academic achievement, lifemanagement, leadership, and spiritualgrowth. Its after school and summer campprogram site currently is located in EastLittle Havana.

During the inaugural celebration,UrbanPromise Miami StreetLeaders sharedtheir experiences from participating in theprogram.

“The UP staff and interns taught me whatit meant to trust somebody for the first time,”said one 17-year-old in a written testimonialdisplayed at the event. “They were patientwith me and accepted me for who I was. Ifelt welcomed and loved from the moment Iwalked in, despite the walls I had put uparound me.”

Another event highlight included the“Chen Medical Challenge” issued by Dr.Gordon Chen, ChenMed senior vice presi-dent, who also serves on the UrbanPromiseMiami board. Dr. Chen called on attendees topledge a dollar a day to sponsor a child for afull year. Many attendees stepped up to thechallenge, filling out pledge cards to sponsorchildren for a full year of after school andsummer camp programs with UrbanPromise.

The celebration featured a live perform-ance of classic rock hits by local band PeopleYou Know and a silent auction. Guestsincluded Miami-Dade State AttorneyKatherine Fernandez Rundle, Judge AndreaRicker-Wolfson, Judge Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat, Judge Deborah White-Labora,Judge Migna Sanchez-Llorens, and Judge

Don Cohn, School Board vice chair Dr.Lawrence Feldman, and Coral GablesCommissioner Frank Quesada. Major eventcorporate sponsors included ChenMed,Mayoral Dermatology, and Cantera &Associates.

“We’ve started with a site in East LittleHavana, and we plan to continue growing toother under-served neighborhoods,” saidKristy Nuñez, Esq., UrbanPromise Miamico-founder. “The need is so great; we can’twork fast enough to meet it. Our vision is toequip children to avoid negative life choicessuch as dropping out, drugs, and crime andgive them the guidance and tools to graduateand succeed.”

For more information, visit <www.urban-promisemiami.org>.

Organization brings hope, opportunities to urban youth

Pictured (l-r) are Judge Migna Sanchez-Llorens, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle andUrbanPromise Miami co-founder Kristy Nuñez, Esq.

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BY SYDNEY WADE

Deli Lane Café and Tavern is moving itsBrickell restaurant to a new location inorder to better serve its customers.

Celebrating its 20th year in the vibrantand evolving downtown Brickell area, therelocation serves up a refreshing change ofscenery, but the same Deli Lane commit-ment to providing fresh food and a com-fortable atmosphere for all to enjoy.

“We are excited about the relocation ofthe Brickell restaurant in the upcomingweeks” said Jahn Kirchoff, owner of DeliLane. “Change is good and we are commit-ted to serving our loyal customers deli-cious meals from a re-energized and differ-ing perspective.”

The comforting presence of Deli LaneCafé and Tavern is felt on a daily basis bythose living and working in the South

Miami and Brickell area. Deli Lane contin-ues to be well known for the many afford-able breakfast, lunch and dinner options ithas to offer for the entire family. Deliveryis available at lunchtime to the restaurant’ssurrounding areas and takeout and cateringalso are available.

The new Brickell restaurant location is921 Brickell Ave. and it will be openMonday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 9p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-4p.m. Brickellites also will be excited tolearn that Deli Lane now will be offering adaily beer and wine happy hour from 4 to 7p.m. for the after-work crowd.

The South Miami location is at 7230 SW59 Ave., 305-665-06066, and is openSunday and Monday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.;Tuesday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-11 p.m., andFriday and Saturday, 7 a.m.-midnight.

For information visit <www.delilane.com>.

Deli Lane Café and Tavernrelocates Brickell restaurant

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BY VANESSA GOODIS

For the first time ever, South Floridafamilies will get to experience the excite-ment around the change of seasons at theCoconut Grove Pumpkin PatchFestival taking place Sept.29 and 30 at PeacockPark. Join in to wel-come fall the lastweekend ofSeptember at thisone-of-a kind fami-ly festival set alongp i c t u r e s q u eBiscayne Bay from10 a.m.-6 p.m. bothdays.

The Coconut GrovePumpkin Patch Festivalwill feature a variety of funactivities for the whole family,including a true pumpkin patch in the cen-ter of all the action with more than 2,000pumpkins. Kids also will enjoy the haymaze, kids fun zone with rides and inflat-able attractions, a dress-your-own scare-crow village, and ongoing shows on the

main stage.Adults will be thrilled with all the activ-

ities planned, including the opportunity todecorate your pumpkins right on-site, aswell as shop from more than 20 family-

friendly vendors.“We are absolutely

thrilled to bring this newand exciting event to the

community,” saidVanessa Goodis,Coconut GrovePumpkin Patch eventdirector. “As a SouthFlorida native, Inever got to enjoy the

seasons, and thisevent will create long-

lasting memories for allour families that partake in

what we’re calling a wonder-fall celebration of the season!”

In addition to all entertainment andattractions, there will be a Foodie Feastarea serving breakfast, lunch, and snacksthroughout the day.

For more information about this event,visit the website at <www.coconut-

Pumpkin Patch Festival scheduledSept. 29 and 30 at Peacock Park

BY PAULINA NARANJO

The Greater Miami Convention and

Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has

announced the 11th Annual Miami Spice

Restaurant Program — the wildly antici-

pated summer celebration in which

Greater Miami restaurants offer dis-

counted three-course lunch and dinner

menus.

To make dining deals spicier, new to

the program this year is a second option,

which will be available simultaneously

from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, offering Miami

Spice fans more diverse and wide-rang-

ing dining options.

The expanded format of Miami Spice

— presented by American Express and

sponsored by Stella Artois and Bacardi

rum — will consist of a two restaurant

groups: Luxury Restaurants and Fine

Dining Restaurants.

• Luxury Restaurants will offer three

course prix-fixe lunches at $23 per per-

son, dinners at $39.

• Fine Dining Restaurants will feature

menus at $19 for lunch, $33 for dinner.

All Miami Spice menus include an

appetizer, entrée and dessert as part of

the fixed price, which excludes tax and

gratuities.

“Our 2012 revitalized Miami Spice

program embraces the city’s ever-grow-

ing culinary scene,” said William D.

Talbert III, CDME, president and CEO of

the GMCVB. “The expanded program

gives Miami diners more options and

more opportunities to savor the region’s

great restaurants.”

For an up-to-date list of participating

restaurants, menus and scheduled

events, visit the Miami Spice

Restaurant Program’s dedicated website

at <www.iLoveMiamiSpice.com>.

Restaurateurs who wish to be consid-

ered for Miami Spice should send email

to <[email protected]> for

information.

Miami Spice restaurant program to offer expanded dining options





Byy Annn Lino

A newly formed full service immigration law firm, The Hermanni Law Group,recently established offices in Coral Gables and has since recruited severalnew attorneys to provide clients with a full plate of immigration services. Theimpetus for creating this firm came from Kurt Hermanni, who had earned agreat reputation as a skilled, honest and competent international lawyer ded-icated exclusively to the practice of immigration law.

Hermanni remembers a time when a client’s friend called from New York tohelp his detained nephew get a bond from an immigration judge in KromeDetention Center. Thereafter, the family only wanted him despite the addedtravel expenses.That level of trust and dedication has propelled the HermanniLaw Group to handle cases throughout the United States. That is not hard tounderstand given the number of cases in which immigrants have been vic-timized by less principled and trustworthy attorneys. Passionately committedto serve his clients, Hermanni has developed relationships that have dramat-ically increased his client base through satisfied client referrals.

Seeing the growing demand, Hermanni has recruited a group of outstand-ing lawyers all of whom have a general competency in general immigrationlaw but also have a focus in variety of critical areas. While Hermanni is fluentin English, Spanish and Italian, his entire team his fluent in English and Span-ish.

The firm is currently comprised of five full-time house attorneys: Kurt Her-manni, Senior Partner; Norma Lorenzo, Managing Attorney; and AssociateAttorneys Patricia Hernandez, Consuelo de le Ossa, Jenna McQuid andGreg Greenberg.

The Hermanni Law Group currently represents numerous internationalcompanies throughout the world, with clients in Latin America, Europe, Asiaand the Middle East, in support of their employees’ short-term or long-termplacements in the United States. Additionally, the firm represents clients fac-ing immediate removal from the United States and those seeking asylum,Cuban Adjustment and adjustment status. Successful representations havefocused on defense of marriage fraud claims and cases involving violenceagainst women. The firm’s distinguished clientele includes a former SouthAmerican President and his family, several foreign dignitaries, a former mili-tary General, military attaches, professional athletes, and foreign investorsfrom China, Serbia, Colombia, Venezuela, Spain and Italy.

The Hermanni Law Group is located at 2655 LeJeune Road, Ste. 800,Coral Gables, FL 33134. Ph: 305 640-8222 or Mobile 786-271-6699. Visitour website at www.legalizationlawyer.com.

Immigration Law FirmRecruits Top Staff


BY HOLLY ZAWYER

In recognition of the bravery and dedicationof America’s heroes, Hawks Cay Resort in theFlorida Keys has announced it will once againhonor military, fire and rescue, law enforce-ment and medical personnel through itsHeroes Welcome Program.

Running Aug. 20 through Nov. 18, the annu-al program features starting rates at just $99,special discounts on resort activities and a seriesof tribute events. A portion of proceeds of eachroom booked will benefit the Firehouse SubsPublic Safety Foundation and, through a uniquepartnership with renowned artist Guy Harvey,additional charity organizations dedicated toassisting our heroes and their families.

“Hawks Cay is a place for families to recon-nect and bond through unique and fun activi-ties,” said Sheldon Suga, Hawks Cay Resortmanaging director. “We are honored to be ableto host America’s heroes and their loved oneswith tributes, celebrations, and the relaxationthey deserve.

“This is our fourth annual Heroes Welcomeand we’ve expanded the programming this yearto include events and activities each weekendthroughout the season that honor the variousdivisions of our heroes — from police and fire tomilitary and medical personnel,” he said. “Thisis our way of giving thanks, paying homage, andabove all celebrating our heroic guests.”

The highlight of the Heroes Welcome pro-gram is the resort’s weekly “Heroes in Action”tribute ceremony that takes place every Saturdaynight at sunset around the Resort’s famous FirePit. The heartwarming slideshow and videopresentation feature pictures provided by guestsand iconic imagery that is followed by a lightingceremony as a tribute to all fallen heroes andthose currently in action. The evening continueswith live music under the stars.

Additional events planned throughout theprogram includes a touch-a-truck experience;fishing tournament, and the resort’s Down atthe Docks celebration, a dockside eveningevent featuring Coast Guard demos, local ven-

dors and live entertainment.Visit www.HawksCayHeroes.com for a cal-

endar of events.For the first time in the history of the pro-

gram, the resort has partnered with renownedartist Guy Harvey who will create a souvenirshirt commemorating this year’s HeroesWelcome and honoring its participants. A por-tion of proceeds from the program will go to acollection of charities selected by Guy Harvey,including Birdies for the Brave, which sup-ports members of the U.S. Armed Forces andtheir families. Another portion of the proceedswill go to Firehouse Subs Public SafetyFoundation, an organization created byFirehouse Subs, a fast-casual restaurant with508 locations, to better equip, educate andfund public safety entities.

While the $99 starting rate is limited toAmerican heroes, all resort guests can receivea special 20 percent off the best available rateby making a donation of $2 to supported foun-dations. For Heroes Welcome reservations,visit <www.HawksCayHeroes.com> or call 1-888-313-5749.

Hawks Cay Resort, located on Duck Key inthe middle Florida Keys, is the premier destina-tion in all of the Florida Keys for outdoor fun.

Alongside the emerald water of the AtlanticOcean, guests enjoy offshore, flats and back-country fishing; diving; kayaking; kiteboard-ing and standup paddle boarding programs;Cliff Drysdale tennis program; Segway toursand the only resort-based Dolphin Connectionprogram in the continental U.S.

The 60-acre resort boasts 177 guestroomsand 225 two- and three-bedroom villas, a full-service marina, five signature restaurants, salt-water lagoon, five swimming pools, kid andteen clubs and the award-winning CalmWaters Spa. A member of Preferred Hotels &Resorts and a AAA Four-Diamond Awardrecipient, the resort is owned and operated byNorthview Hotel Group, which completed a$35 million resort renovation in 2008. Theresort has been rated by local brides and votedThe Knot Best of Weddings 2012 Pick.

Hawk’s Cay Resort creates Heroes Welcome Program

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE

(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-015920 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: JOSE E. NUNEZ, Petitioner/Husband, and SONIA IVETTE NUNEZ, Respondent/Wife. TO: SONIA IVETTE NUNEZ, 2051 WEBSTER AVENUE, APT. #1B, BRONX, NY 10457 (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS).

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on SOLANGEL VERDE, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 6011 WEST 16TH AVENUE, HIALEAH FL, 33012, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 31, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.

This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this June 25, 2012.

HARVEY RUVIN As Clerk, Circuit Court Dade County, Florida

73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130

(Circuit Court Seal) by CYNTHIA MARTINEZ, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; SOLANGEL VERDE, ESQ., 6011 WEST 16TH AVENUE, HIALEAH FL, 33012, Phone: (305)512-8786. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-013315 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: SANTOS RAMOS, Petitioner, and NOEMI VERA VELASQUEZ, Respondent. TO: NOEMI VERA VELASQUEZ, CALLE TUPAC AMARU, NUMERO 450, ALTURA DE CUADRA 15, 3RD PISO, DE LA AVENIDA ARGENTINA DISTRITO DEL CERCADO DE LIMA, LIMA, PERU.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on GERALD T. ENGEL, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 901 NW 22 AVE, MIAMI FL, 33125, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 24, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by TANYA LILLIE, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; GERALD T. ENGEL, ESQ., 901 NW 22 AVE, MIAMI FL, 33125, Phone: (305)649-7344. 07/02/2012,

07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.

AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION

CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE (PROPERTY)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. Family Division. CASE No.: 12-003674. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: NURIS ALVAREZ, Petitioner/Wife, and MANUEL ALVAREZ, Respondent/Husband. TO: MANUEL ALVAREZ, 551 EAST 59 STREET, HIALEAH, FL 33013.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court which seeks an adjudication of any rights you may have to the following property in Miami-Dade County, Florida:

551 E 59 St., Hialeah, FL 33013, legally described as: East 60 Feet of the West 344 Feet of the South 1/2 of Track 3, a/k/a Lot 20 less the West 4 feet and the West 24 Feet of Lot 21 in block 21, as recorded in Plat book 19, page 18 of Logan Crest Rev Plat as recorded in Plat Book 33, page 29 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida

and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on SOLANGEL VERDE, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 6011 WEST 16TH AVENUE, HIALEAH, FL 33012, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before June 12, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.


WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this May 10, 2012.



(Circuit Court Seal) by LAURA CAMPOS, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; SOLANGEL VERDE, ESQ., 6011 WEST 16TH AVENUE, HIALEAH FL, 33012, Phone: (305)512-8786. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-016014 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: IRIS K. MARTINEZ, Petitioner/Wife, and VICTOR D. BRINGAS, Respondent/Husband. TO: VICTOR D. BRINGAS, SAAVEDRA 5174, MAR DEL PLATA, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA 7600.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on LUIS A. FORS, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 11890 S.W. 8TH STREET SUITE PH-6, MIAMI FL, 33184, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 31, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.



HARVEY RUVIN As Clerk, Circuit Court

Dade County, Florida 73 West Flagler Street,

Miami, Florida 33130 (Circuit Court Seal) by CYNTHIA MARTINEZ, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; LUIS A. FORS, ESQ., 11890 S.W. 8TH STREET SUITE PH-6, MIAMI FL, 33184, Phone: (305)559-1948. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-14997 FC 16. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: AMBAR SANCHEZ, Petitioner, and RODNEY DE JESUS TEMPRANO, Respondent. TO: RODNEY DE JESUS TEMPRANO, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 3940 W. FLAGLER STREET, MIAMI FL, 33134, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 24, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by RICHARD SAINT-AMAND, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ, ESQ., 3940 W. FLAGLER STREET, MIAMI FL, 33134, Phone: (305)688-5297. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-015843 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: HASINI D. WALDRON, Petitioner/Father, and GLENYS VAZQUEZ, Respondent/Wife. TO: GLENYS VAZQUEZ, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN.






(Circuit Court Seal) by P. PERRY,

As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; SOLANGEL VERDE, ESQ., 6011 WEST 16TH AVENUE, HIALEAH FL, 33012, Phone: (305)512-8786. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-13658 FC 16. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: EDUARDO PADRON, Petitioner, and ANA MARIA LIMA, Respondent. TO: ANA MARIA LIMA, RODOLFO VALDERAS, NO. 219, ENTRE MISIONERO Y HOSPITAL SANTA CLARA, VILLA CLARA, CUBA.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on GERALD T. ENGEL, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 901 NW 22 AVE, MIAMI FL, 33125, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 24, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by TANYA LILLIE, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; GERALD T. ENGEL, ESQ., 901 NW 22 AVE, MIAMI FL, 33125, Phone: (305)649-7344. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-015504 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: ANDRES F. GEORGE, Petitioner, and CONCEPCION M. GEORGE, Respondent. TO: CONCEPCION M. GEORGE, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on JOSEPH M. COREY, JR., P.A., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 900 WEST 49 STREET SUITE 206, HIALEAH FL, 33012-2948, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 24, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by P. PERRY, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; JOSEPH M. COREY, JR., P.A., 900 WEST 49 STREET SUITE 206, HIALEAH FL, 33012-2948, Phone:

(305)557-1750. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-015621 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: LESLIE CECIL LYNCH, Petitioner/Husband, and MARY ELIZABETH SMITH, Respondent/Wife. TO: MARY ELIZABETH SMITH, 7428 MADISON DRIVE, BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI 39532.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on CHAIM FISCHWEICHER, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 18800 N.W. 2ND AVENUE SUITE 211, MIAMI FL, 33169, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 24, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by CYNTHIA MARTINEZ, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; CHAIM FISCHWEICHER, ESQ., 18800 N.W. 2ND AVENUE SUITE 211, MIAMI FL, 33169, Phone: (305)770-0703. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-015889 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: OSCAR OTERO, JR., Petitioner/Husband, and YASEMIN KAPICIGOLU, Respondent/Wife. TO: YASEMIN KAPICIGOLU, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on SHELDON R. ROSENTHAL, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 25 WEST FLAGLER STREET SUITE 1040, MIAMI FL, 33130, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before August 07, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by JUDITH MARTIN, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; SHELDON R. ROSENTHAL, ESQ., 25 WEST FLAGLER STREET SUITE 1040, MIAMI FL, 33130, Phone: (305)379-1452. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-014713 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: OLIVIA JEANNETTE WILLIAMS, aka OLIVIA JEANNETTE JOHNSON-WILLIAMS, Petitioner/Wife and TOMMY WILLIAMS, Respondent/Husband. TO: TOMMY WILLIAMS, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE: 19551 N.W. 1 PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33169.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on CHAIM FISCHWEICHER, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 18800 N.W. 2ND AVENUE SUITE 211, MIAMI FL, 33169, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 17, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by LAURA CAMPOS, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; CHAIM FISCHWEICHER, ESQ., 18800 N.W. 2ND AVENUE SUITE 211, MIAMI FL, 33169, Phone: (305)770-0703. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-007455 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: PAUL FRANCOIS, Petitioner, and SUZETTE FRANCOIS-TORCEL, Respondent. TO: SUZETTE FRANCOIS-TORCEL, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on MARLIE CORDON, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 335 NW 54 STREET, MIAMI FL, 33127, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 10, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by P. PERRY, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; MARLIE CORDON, ESQ., 335 NW 54 STREET, MIAMI FL, 33127, Phone: (305)759-2446. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-014765 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: DANIEL M. GUZMAN, Petitioner, and ARELYS L. GUZMAN, Respondent. TO: ARELYS L. GUZMAN, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on JOSEPH M. COREY, JR., P.A., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 900 WEST 49 STREET SUITE 206, HIALEAH FL, 33012-2948, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 17, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.





(Circuit Court Seal) by MERCEDES ADAMS-CHARLTON, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; JOSEPH M. COREY, JR., P.A., 900 WEST 49 STREET SUITE 206, HIALEAH FL, 33012-2948, Phone: (305)557-1750. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012.


(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-015745 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: LEANDRO OTERO, Petitioner/Husband, and YAIMA LUGO-GONZALEZ, Respondent/Wife. TO: YAIMA LUGO-GONZALEZ, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN.






(Circuit Court Seal) by LAURA CAMPOS, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; SOLANGEL VERDE, ESQ., 6011 WEST 16TH AVENUE, HIALEAH FL, 33012, Phone: (305)512-8786. 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012, 07/30/2012.


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(NO PROPERTY) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Family Division. CASE No.: 12-017440 FC 04. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: MARTHA MADERE, Petitioner/Wife, and GERARD NAZAIRE, Respondent/Wife. TO: GERARD NAZAIRE, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE: 837 S.W. 5TH STREET, NO. 4, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33030.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on CHAIM FISCHWEICHER, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 18800 N.W. 2ND AVENUE SUITE 211, MIAMI FL, 33169, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before August 24, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.


WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this July 16, 2012.



(Circuit Court Seal) by P. PERRY, As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner; CHAIM FISCHWEICHER, ESQ., 18800 N.W. 2ND AVENUE SUITE 211, MIAMI FL, 33169, Phone: (305)770-0703. 07/23/2012, 07/30/2012, 08/06/2012, 08/13/2012.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION. File Number: 12-2542 CP 02. Division: . IN RE: ESTATE OF PETRA MIRANDA, Deceased.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

The administration of the estate of PETRA MIRANDA, deceased, File Number 12-2542 CP 02 is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT:

All persons on whom this notice is served who have objections that challenge the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of this Court are required to file their objections with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THE NOTICE ON THEM.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM.

All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.

The date of first publication of this Notice is July 16, 2012. Personal Representative(s): ALCIONA M. MIRANDA C/O IRMA V. HERNANDEZ, ATTY., 215 WEST 49 STREET,,HIALEAH, FL 33012 Attorney for Personal Representative(s): IRMA V. HERNANDEZ, ESQ., 215 WEST 49 STREET, HIALEAH FL, 33012. Phone: (305)557-4304. Florida Bar No. 147294. 07/16/2012 & 07/23/2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF NOEL CASTILLO, Deceased. FILE No. 12-2221 CP 05 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of NOEL CASTILLO, deceased, whose date of death was May 23, 2012, and whose Social Security is XXX XX 9302 is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-2221 CP 05; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 16, 2012. Personal Representative: ADA M. MIRANDA, A/K/A ADA AURORA CASTILLO, 4330 S.W. 102 AVE., MIAMI, FLORIDA 33165. MIOZOTIS MALLON, 972 S.W. 142 AVE., MIAMI, FL 33184. Attorney for Personal Representative: WINSTON H. SOSA, ESQ., Florida Bar No.436933. 782 NW LE JEUNE ROAD, SUITE 530, MIAMI, FL 33126. Phone: (305)461-3537. 07/16/2012 & 07/23/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF LOLITA FUTLICK A/K/A LITA FUTLICK, Deceased. FILE No. 12-2190 Division CP 01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LOLITA FUTLICK A/K/A LITA FUTLICK, deceased, whose date of death was May 10, 2012 and whose social security number is 131-48-2975, is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-2190; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street,

Miami, FL 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 16, 2012. Personal Representative: ROGELIO MANGUIAT, 55 WILLITS STREET, DALY CITY, FL 94014. Attorney for Personal Representative: RAY STRAUSS, ESQ., Florida Bar No.098098. 17270 N.E. 19TH AVENUE, N. MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162. Phone: (305)940-7711. 07/16/2012 & 07/23/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ESTELLE MICHELSON, Deceased. FILE No. 12-2485 CP 01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ESTELLE MICHELSON, deceased, whose date of death was March 11, 2012; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-2485 CP 01; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33128. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 16, 2012. Personal Representative: LAWRENCE F. MICHELSON, 10301 SW 69TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156. Attorney for Personal Representative: LAWRENCE F. MICHELSON, P.A., Florida Bar No.0345326. 1550 MADRUGA AVENUE NO. 120, CORAL

GABLES FL, 33146. Phone: (305)668-0088. 07/16/2012 & 07/23/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ESTHER WINER, Deceased. FILE No. 12-1862 CP Division 01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ESTHER WINER, deceased, whose date of death was March 14, 2012; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-1862 CP; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 16, 2012. Personal Representative: MARCO WINER, 9072 BYRON AVENUE, SURFSIDE, FL 33154. Attorney for Personal Representative: CHRISTOPHER P. KELLEY, ESQ., Florida Bar No.297453. 11098 BISCAYNE BLVD SUITE 205, MIAMI FL, 33161. Phone: (305)893-6004. 07/16/2012 & 07/23/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF BERTHA M. RUBALCABA, Deceased. FILE No. 12-2138 CP 04 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Testate) The administration of the estate of BERTHA M. RUBALCABA, deceased, whose date of death was February 15, 2012; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-2138 CP 04; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Room 238, Miami, Florida 33130. The estate is testate and the date of the decedent's Will and any Codicils are December 1, 2004. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS

AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 23, 2012. Personal Representative: SONIA BACHOUR, 21 N.W. 62 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33126. Attorney for Personal Representative: SERGIO J. GUZMAN, ESQ., Florida Bar No.726826. 2440 CORAL WAY, MIAMI, FL 33145. Phone: (305)262-6696. 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ESTELA UBIETA A/K/A ESTELA VAZQUEZ UBIETA, Deceased. FILE No. 12-1840 CP 01 Division 01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Testate) The administration of the estate of ESTELA UBIETA A/K/A ESTELA VAZQUEZ UBIETA, deceased, whose date of death was January 01, 2012; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-1840 CP 01; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Room 238, Miami, Florida 33130. The estate is testate and the date of the decedent's Will and any Codicils are July 22, 2007. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 23, 2012. Personal Representative: ANA VAZQUEZ EICHMANN, 6105 N.W. 18 STREET, MARGATE, FL 33063. Attorney for Personal Representative: SERGIO J. GUZMAN, ESQ., Florida Bar No.726826. 2440 CORAL WAY, MIAMI FL, 33145. Phone: (305)262-6696. 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MIRIAM MICHELENA, Deceased. FILE No. 12-2452 Division 01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MIRIAM MICHELENA, deceased, whose date of death was July 30, 2010; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-2452; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any

attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 23, 2012. Personal Representative: JORGE MICHELENA. Attorney for Personal Representative: STEPHANIE VILLAVICENCIO, ESQ., Florida Bar No.84771. ZAMORA & HILLMAN 3006 AVIATION AVE., PH4C, COCONUT GROVE FL, 33133. Phone: (305)285-0285. 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ELSA BERNAL, Deceased. FILE No. 12-2325 Division CP 04 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ELSA BERNAL, deceased, whose date of death was May 16, 2012; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-2325; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 23, 2012. Personal Representative: RODOLFO DIAZ, 5311 S.W. 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33134. Attorney for Personal Representative: HAROLD V. HICKEY, ESQ, Florida Bar No.869260. 7800 RED ROAD SUITE 305, SOUTH MIAMI FL, 33143. Phone: (305)661-8000. 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF RAIMUNDO MODIA JR., Deceased.

FILE No. 11-4781 Division 03 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of RAIMUNDO MODIA JR., deceased, whose date of death was December 22, 2011; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 11-4781; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 23, 2012. Personal Representative: RICHARD MUNOZ, 8301 CORAL WAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33155. Attorney for Personal Representative: ALEX CUELLO, ESQ., Florida Bar No.0084778. 5975 SUNSET DRIVE SUITE 801, MIAMI FL, 33143. Phone: (305)669-1078. 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF HELEN AMELIA TOMPKINS, Deceased. FILE No. 12-2123 CP 05 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of HELEN AMELIA TOMPKINS, deceased, whose date of death was April 27, 2012; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-2123 CP 05; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.


ADMINISTRATION

THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 23, 2012. Personal Representative: SHIRLEY A. MURPHY, 9150 FOUNTAINBLEAU BLVD., NO. 110, MIAMI, FL 33172. Attorney for Personal Representative: PETER B. CAGLE, ESQ, Florida Bar No.317306. 2555 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. SUITE 320, CORAL GABLES FL, 33134. Phone: (305)448-8125. 07/09/2012 & 07/16/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JORGE ARTURO ROUGE, Deceased. FILE No. 12-2327 Division CP 05 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JORGE ARTURO ROUGE, deceased, whose date of death was June 26, 2011; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-2327; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 23, 2012. Personal Representative: AMPARE ROUGE, 6401 S.W. 112 PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33173. Attorney for Personal Representative: HAROLD V. HICKEY, ESQ, Florida Bar No.869260. 7800 RED ROAD SUITE 305, SOUTH MIAMI FL, 33143. Phone: (305)661-8000. 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF ELENA LOPEZ, Deceased. FILE No. 12-1283 Division 01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ELENA LOPEZ, deceased, whose date of death was November 28, 2011; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-1283; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF

SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 23, 2012. Personal Representative: CARLOS RIVERO, 8952 S.W. 128 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33186. Attorney for Personal Representative: CHARLES VERES, ESQ., Florida Bar No.0391859. CHARLES VERES, P.A. 1500 SAN REMO AVE, NO. 290, CORAL GABLES FL, 33146-3043. Phone: (305)665-8696. 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF KATHERINE V. DAVIS, Deceased. FILE No. 12-2637 Division CP 01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of KATHERINE V. DAVIS, deceased, whose date of death was June 02, 2012; is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-2637; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 23, 2012. Personal Representative: PATRICIA D. JACKSON, 137 OLD CHESTNUT RD. MILL RIDGE, BANNER ELK, NORTH CAROLINA 28604. Attorney for Personal Representative: DOUGLAS J. PRACHER, ESQ., Florida Bar No.475981. 200 NE 2 DRIVE, HOMESTEAD FL, 33030. Phone: (305)247-2116. 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF NAOMI PEARL SCHWARZBAUM, Deceased. FILE No. 12-2412 Division 05 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of NAOMI PEARL SCHWARZBAUM, deceased, whose date of death was May 28, 2012, and the last four digits of whose social security number are 9860, is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-2412; the address of

which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 23, 2012. Personal Representative: MEIR SCHWARZBAUM, 1085 N.E. 176TH STREET, N. MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33162. Attorney for Personal Representative: ABRAHAM A. GALBUT, P.A., Florida Bar No.311219. 4770 BISCAYNE BLVD., SUITE 640, MIAMI, FL 33137. Phone: (305)672-3100. 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CARIDAD ARTUNEDO, Deceased. FILE No. 12-2355 CP 01 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CARIDAD ARTUNEDO, deceased, whose date of death was December 30, 2011 and whose social security number is XXX-XX-9407, is pending in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division; File Number 12-2355 CP 01; the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. The Fiduciary lawyer-client privilege in s. 90.5021 FLA. STAT. applies with respect to the personal representative and any attorney employed by the personal representative. All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent's estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS July 23, 2012. Personal Representative: GILBERTO ARTUNEDO, 714 SE 10 PL, HIALEAH, FL 33010. Attorney for Personal Representative: ABEL LOPEZ, P.A., ABEL LOPEZ, ESQ., Florida

Bar No.92845. 5757 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, SUITE 230, MIAMI, FL 33126. Phone: (786)254-1414. 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS/ SUMMARY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(Summary Administration) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION. FILE No.: 12-1660 CP 04. IN RE: ESTATE OF ARGELIA LAVERNIA, Deceased. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of ARGELIA LAVERNIA, deceased, File Number 12-1660 CP 04, by the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130; that the decedent's date of death was June 18, 2011; that the total value of the estate is $0.00, and that the names and addresses of those to whom it will be assigned are:

Name/Address OLGA L. GONZALEZ, 10241 S.W. 1 MIAMI, FL 33176. MARLENES E. TORRES, 655 VERBENIA DR., SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA 32937. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent's must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is July 16, 2012. Person Giving Notice: OLGA L. GONZALEZ, 10241 S.W. 1 MIAMI, FL 33176. MARLENES E. TORRES, 655 VERBENIA DR., SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA 32937. Attorney for Persons Giving Notice: ALEX CUELLO, ESQ., Florida Bar No.0084778 5975 SUNSET DRIVE, SUITE 801, MIAMI, FL 33143. Telephone: (305)669-1078 07/16/2012 & 07/23/2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (and Declaration of Homestead)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION. FILE No.: 11-4600 CP 05. IN RE: ESTATE OF MARIA C. AMARANTE, Deceased. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that a Petition for Homestead has been filed in the estate of MARIA C. AMARANTE, deceased, File Number 11-4600 CP 05, by the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130, that the total cash value of the estate is UNKNOWN, and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:

Name/Address JESUS AMARANTE, 50 WEST 43 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33012. Legal Description: Real property located at: 50 WEST 43 STREET, HIALEAH, FL 33012. HOMESTEAD: Tax folio: 04-3106-049-0150.

LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: ROSE PARK ESTS PB 58-11 LOT 5 BLK 2 LOB SIZE 60.000 X 138 OR 10625-951 0180 1 OR 10615-0940 0180 00 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent's must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is July 23, 2012. IRMA V. HERNANDEZ, ESQ. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar No.147294 215 WEST 49 STREET, HIALEAH, FL 33012. Telephone: (305)557-4304 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION. FILE No.: 12-2561 CP 02. IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD HUNTINGTON WILLIAMS, Deceased. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of RICHARD HUNTINGTON WILLIAMS, deceased, File Number 12-2561 CP 02, by the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130; that the decedent passed away May 10, 2012; that the total cash value of the estate is $85,000 and that the names and addresses of those persons giving notice are: Anne Williams, decedent's surviving spouse, 10203 SW 120 St., Miami, FL 33176. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent's must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is July 23, 2012. Person giving notice: ANNE D. WILLIAMS Attorney for Person Giving Notice: M. BARBARA AMARO, ESQ. Florida Bar No.611298 2000 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 102, MIAMI, FL 33133. Telephone: (305)854-3300 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Miami-Dade COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION. FILE No.: 12-1756 CP 04. IN RE: ESTATE OF MARIA C. SOSA, Deceased. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of MARIA C. SOSA, deceased, File Number 12-1756 CP 04, by the

Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130; that the decedent's date of death was January 4, 2012; that the total cash value of the estate is $3,942.72, and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are:

Name/Address PALMER, PALMER AND MANGIERO, 12790 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156. AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION, ACS RECOVERY SERVICES, P.O. BOX 12188, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32317. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is served within three months after the date of the first publication of this notice must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent's must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of the first publication of this Notice is July 23, 2012. Person Giving Notice: ROLANDO L. SOSA, 13221 S.W. 44TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33175. Attorney for Person Giving Notice: DAVID MANGIERO, ESQ. Florida Bar No.818119 12790 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI FL, 33156. Telephone: (305)378-0011 07/23/2012 & 07/30/2012.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 12-016107 FC 04. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: ERIKA LOAISIGA, Petitioner and LENIN ODEL LOAISIGA, Respondent. TO: LENIN ODEL LOAISIGA, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ERIKA LOAISIGA, Petitioner, whose address is 10992 S.W. 2 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33174, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 31, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this June 27, 2012.

HARVEY RUVIN As Clerk, Circuit court Dade County, Florida


(Circuit Court Seal) by TANYA LILLIE As Deputy Clerk 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 12-011169 FC 04. NOTICE BY

PUBLICATION. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: PAULETTE WERDLOW, Petitioner and REGINALD WERDLOW, Respondent. TO: REGINALD WERDLOW, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on PAULETTE WERDLOW, Petitioner, whose address is 3600 GRAND AVENUE, NO. 208, MIAMI, FL 33133, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 24, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this June 21, 2012.




NOTICE OF ACTION FOR REQUEST TO PLACE CONTROL

OVER DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN FORMER

HUSBAND IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE No.: 07-19630 FC 39. DANIEL ETTEDGUI, Petitioner/Former Husband and BENY BERY, Respondent/Former Wife. TO: BENY BERY, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Amending a Judgement has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on DANIEL ETTEDGUI, Petitioner, whose address is 6515 COLLINS AVE., NO. 1408, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 17, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Legal Description of Real Property: 02-32-27 007-0080. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk's office. DATED: June 14, 2012.



(Circuit Court Seal) by MERCEDES ADAMS-CHARLTON As Deputy Clerk 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 12-014424 FC 04. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: YADILI PINO, Petitioner and MANUEL A. ARIAS, Respondent. TO: MANUEL A. ARIAS, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on YADILI PINO, Petitioner, whose address is 2700 S.W. 120TH


TERRACE, MIRAMAR FL, 33025, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 10, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this June 06, 2012.



(Circuit Court Seal) by LAURA CAMPOS As Deputy Clerk 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 12-014424 FC 04. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: YADILI PINO, Petitioner and MANUEL A. ARIAS, Respondent. TO: MANUEL A. ARIAS,, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on YADILI PINO, attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 2700 S.W. 120TH TERRACE, MIRAMAR FL, 33025, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 10, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this June 06, 2012.



(Circuit Court Seal) by LAURA CAMPOS As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: YADILI PINO, 2700 S.W. 120TH TERRACE, MIRAMAR FL, 33025. Phone: (305)216-0472. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 12-015079 FC 04. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. IN RE: GLADYS IRNELIN ZELEDON, Petitioner and ERNESTO VLADMIR HERBELLO, Respondent. TO: ERNESTO VLADMIR HERBELLO,, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on RAUL PEREZ-CEBALLOS, ESQ., attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 814 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. SUITE 318, CORAL GABLES FL, 33134, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 17, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings.

This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this June 14, 2012.



(Circuit Court Seal) by MERCEDES ADAMS-CHARLTON As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: RAUL PEREZ-CEBALLOS, ESQ., 814 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. SUITE 318, CORAL GABLES FL, 33134. Phone: (0)0-. 07/02/2012, 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PUBICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE No.: 12-016112 FC 04. FAMILY DIVISION. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: DIEGO GARCIA, Petitioner/Husband and YANELI ISABEL GONZALEZ, Respondent/Wife. TO: YANELI ISABEL GONZALEZ, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage, including claims for dissolution of marriage, payment of debts, division of real and personal property, and for payments of support, has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action on MICHELLE G. HASBUN, ESQ., Petitioner's attorney, whose address is 13701 N. KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 200, MIAMI, FL 33186, on or before August 07, 2012 and file the original with the clerk of this court at Miami-Dade County Courthouse, 175 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128, either before service on Petitioner's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. DATED this July 02, 2012.



(Circuit Court Seal) by MAURICIO PEREZ As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: MICHELLE G. HASBUN, ESQ., 13701 N. KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 200, MIAMI, FL 33186. Phone: (305)412-0901. 07/09/2012, 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012, 07/30/2012


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 12-016118 FC 04. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: VIRGINIA AGUILA BERMUDEZ, Petitioner and ANTONIO URIBARRI QUINTERO, Respondent. TO: ANTONIO URIBARRI QUINTERO, WATERSCHAAPSTRAAT 24 GALMAARDEN 1570 BELGIUM. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on VIRGINIA AGUILA BERMUDEZ, Petitioner, whose address is 300 BEDER STREET, OPA LOCKA, FL 33054, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before July 31, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this June 27, 2012.

HARVEY RUVIN

As Clerk, Circuit court Dade County, Florida




IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 12-016793 FC 04. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: HILDA PANTOJA, Petitioner and VICENTE C. PANTOJA, Respondent. TO: VICENTE C. PANTOJA, CARRERA 18A, 8063 BARIO LOS ALMENDIO SILEDA BARRAQUILLA, COLOMBIA. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on HILDA PANTOJA, Petitioner, whose address is 1251 N.E. 161 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33162, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before August 07, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this July 06, 2012.





IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 12-016461 FC 04. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. IN RE: CLAUDIA CASTILLO, Petitioner and RAMIRO CEPERO SILVA, Respondent. TO: RAMIRO CEPERO SILVA,, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on DIKSHA MEHAN, ESQ., attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 10800 BISCAYNE BLVD. SUITE 900, MIAMI FL, 33161, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before August 07, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this July 05, 2012.



(Circuit Court Seal) by TYRONE SMITH As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: DIKSHA MEHAN, ESQ., 10800 BISCAYNE BLVD. SUITE 900, MIAMI FL, 33161. Phone: (0)0-. 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012, 07/30/2012, 08/06/2012


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF

FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 12-016277 FC 04. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. IN RE: CLAUDIA CASTILLO, Petitioner and JOSE JAIME VELAZQUEZ PACHECO, Respondent. TO: JOSE JAIME VELAZQUEZ PACHECO,, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on DIKSHA MEHAN, ESQ., attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 10800 BISCAYNE BLVD. SUITE 900, MIAMI FL, 33161, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before August 07, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this July 05, 2012.



(Circuit Court Seal) by TYRONE SMITH As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: DIKSHA MEHAN, ESQ., 10800 BISCAYNE BLVD. SUITE 900, MIAMI FL, 33161. Phone: (0)0-. 07/16/2012, 07/23/2012, 07/30/2012, 08/06/2012


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DADE COUNTY. CIVIL ACTION No.: 12-017339 FC 04. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: ROSANNA QUESADA-DIAZ, Petitioner/Wife and ENRIQUE G. CEBALLOS-VENEGAS, Respondent/Husband. TO: ENRIQUE G. CEBALLOS-VENEGAS,, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition for Dissolution of your Marriage has been filed and commenced in this court and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on ALDO A. CACERES, ESQ., attorney for Petitioner, whose address is 757 N.W. 27TH AVENUE #203, MIAMI FL, 33125, and file the original with the clerk of the above styled court on or before August 14, 2012; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief prayed for in the complaint or petition. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal of striking of pleadings. This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in Community Newspaper. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami, Florida on this July 13, 2012.



(Circuit Court Seal) by P. PERRY As Deputy Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: ALDO A. CACERES, ESQ., 757 N.W. 27TH AVENUE #203, MIAMI FL, 33125. Phone: (305)541-6600. 07/23/2012, 07/30/2012, 08/06/2012, 08/13/2012

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION WITH PROPERTY

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. FAMILY DIVISION. CASE No.: 12-017274 FC 04. IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: MAYRA VAZQUEZ, Petitioner and MARLIN RICARDO VASQUEZ, Respondent. YOU, Respondent MARLIN

RICARDO VASQUEZ whose current residence is UNKNOWN are hereby notified that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you, and a request for transfer of your interest in the real property legally described as follows: 27 53 41 PB 15-80 ALLAPATTAH HIGHLANDS ADD LOT 5 LESS W10FT TO CITY BLK 3 LOT SIZE 6675 SQUARE FEET. You are required to file your Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the Clerk of the Court and mail a copy to the Petitioner at 2521 N.W. 22 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33142, on or before August 14, 2012 or this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed against you will be taken as confessed. DATED this July 12, 2012.










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