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CONTENTSPEOPLEPE &EVENTS

12 1 Community CampaignFoundation

14 JFS Celebrates 50 years

16 Fallen Heroes

18 Dan Marino Walkabout Autism

20 Rick Case 50th Anniversary

22 Fancy Jeans

24 Women of Distinction

COVER STORY

26 South Florida’s Most Prestigious Luncheon

STYLE

30 Time for a Change

BUSINESS&MONEY

34 Changing Bank Landscapes

38 Buyers Appetite for $1 Million Dollar Houses

40 Making Sense of Technology

FEATAA URES

42 NewYear, NewYou

44 10 Backyard Adventures

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54 The Biltmore Hotel

DINING

56 The Biltmore’sPalme D’Or

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6662 Diamond Angels

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

FROMTHEpublisher

January 2012

Happy New Year! And, what an exciting year we have in store for you. After all, you deserve it!

As you can see and feel, we have made significant upgrades to your Lifestyle Magazine. The format now mirrors the style and substance residents of Beverly Hills and Boca Raton enjoy each month. The elegant cover reflects your discerning character and will show your family and friends you truly know what quality looks like and only allow the absolute best into your home.

After nine years, many thought we could not

improve the publication, however, we believe we owed it to our readers, the community and our advertising partners to reach higher. I believe we have exceeded expectations and will continue to strive to be the best local magazine you allow into your home.

Our editorial staff is now comprised of an award winning Editor in Jeff Perlman. As we know, if you want to be the best, you bring in the best. Jeff has proven himself and is well respected in his field. I trust you will find the content consistent with our mission of highlighting people and events, in addition to offering relevant editorial on subjects you have requested we delve into with your feedback over the years.

Our new design is cutting edge and this is due in large part to our new award winning Creative Director Melanie Geronemus Smit. Melanie comes with years of experience where she has been recognized for her elegant style

and as you can see, she truly puts her heart and soul into the look of the magazine.

I believe this new format will exceed your expectations of what you are willing to bring into your home and leave on your coffee table. Just be careful of friends and family trying to take it to their home.

I also know you will have comments on improving and we look forward to your feedback to keep us informed of what you would like to see in your Lifestyle Magazine.

You will continue to enjoy stories on neighbors, the Dining column, Travel and Scene

Page as well as all new departments beginning this month. And this is only the beginning. We have many exciting initiatives planned in the future. All designed to keep you informed and engaged. For our advertising partners, the new format is designed to improve your brand reputation delivered to your best prospect in a reputable and credible manner.

It was Dennis Waitley who said, “Life is a self-fufilling prophesy, you usually get what you expect!” Well, I expect this year to be the best ever for all our readers, our advertising partners, our community and for Lifestyle Publications.

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The Community Campaign Celebration is the Federation’s biggest fundraiser of the year,

traditionally drawing 600 to 1000 people. The event will be held at Signature Grand on Thursday, February 2, 2012, from 6 p.m to 9 p.m.

“Whether playing with ‘The Boss’ or Conan O’Brien, Max Weinberg is known and loved by so many fans of music,” said Eric B. Stillman, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County. “Between his works and his on-stage

performance, he’s certain to strike a familiar note with our members and guests.”

Weinberg, who speaks frequently to colleges and business groups, has been said to link his drumming style to the definition of seder, meaning order. It became central to his ideal that a good drummer serves his band’s music. The New York Times has called Weinberg “the rhythmic backbone of the E Street Band.” He innovated the jump blues style, and today – dressed in suit and tie – is one of the most visible and recorded drummers of the late 20th century. Since the premiere of “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” in 1993 and later, “The Tonight Show,” his Max Weinberg 7 has been called

the “best band in late night TV” by The

Washington Post. He also has appeared on numerous “Late Night” comedy sketches. He also has performed at presidential inauguration galas, the Grammy Awards, and the 1995 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame dedication in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Max joins a distinguished list of past speakers, including Joshua Malina from the TV show, The West

Wing, U.S. Senator and Florida son Bob Graham, Professor Alan Dershowitz, Gov. Charlie Crist and Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel,” added Stillman. “His musical heritage and fan appreciation will make Max a perfect performer for the night’s festivities.”

Max Weinberg to Rock the Jewish FederationMAX WEINBERG, KN OWN BY MORE THAN A GENERATION OF MUSIC FANS AS THE DR UMMER OF BR UCE SPRINGSTEEN’S E STREET BAND AND LATER AS THE MUSICAL DIRECTOR WITH LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O’BRIEN AND THE TONIGHT SHOW, WILL SPEAK AT AND PERFORM FOR THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF BROWARD COUNTY’S COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION .

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JFS TENNIS11FEBRUARY

HAWKS LANDING

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JFS is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2012. JFS continues to help thousands of residents of Broward County with life’s hardest challenges. Regardless of religion, income or status, JFS provides life sustaining programs which empower individuals, strengthen families and protect the vulnerable. Their programs create bonds of trust and hope; their services offer dignity and freedom to people who need a lifeline, physically, emotionally or financially.

Event co-chairs, Carla Albano and David Lieberman, invite all residents and non-residents of Hawks Landing to come out on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the Hawks Landing Club House.

The evening is sponsored by Holman Automotive, and one lucky raffle winner will be taking home a two year lease on a brand new 2012 Mustang Convertible. Second place winner will be going home with $1,000 cash.

The tennis players choose twenty teams of one man and one woman on Friday night. The guests proceed to bid on the teams and JFS splits the proceeds of the bidding with the winning team owners. The tennis tournaments take place during the day Saturday and Sunday and there is breakfast and lunch served both days.

Each year Club Vegas Night gets bigger and better. Tickets are available for $75 per person, which will include $25 in free casino chips,

and access to casino style gaming: Craps, Roulette, Poker, Blackjack, get access to the hottest social affair in Plantation. This ticket also entitles you to one spectator seat to the Mixed Double Calcutta Weekend.

The food is being provided by quote a few local restaurants including Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Bamboo Noah’s, Jacaranda Pizza, Little Japan and a slew of others.

All the events will take place at the beautiful Hawks Landing Clubhouse and the public is invited to attend. For questions with reservations or to purchase car raffle tickets contact Alisa Wolfe at 954.370.2140 ext. 242, [email protected] or visit www.JFSBroward.org/tennis2012.

JFS Celebrates 50 Years at Hawks LandingVALENTINE’S DAY IS COMING EARLY THIS YEAR AT HAWKS LANDING IN PLANTATION , WITH THE THIRD ANNUAL CLUB VEGAS NIGHT BENEFITING JFS OF BROWARD COUNTY. HAVE A NIGHT ON THE TOWN; ENJOY AN EVENING FILLED WITH ENTERTAINMENT, ROMANTIC SILENT AUCTION ITEMS, FANTASTIC GOODIES AND FOOD FROM SOME OF BROWARD’S BEST RESTAURANTS. FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS THIS LOCAL TENNIS COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTERS OF JFS HAVE TEAMED UP FOR THIS AMAZING WEEKEND EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR JFS OF BROWARD – A FAMILY SERVICE AGEN CY.

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Old Master Paintings and Tapestries from the Uffizi Gallery

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SHERIFFSOFFICE

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The 5th Annual Broward Sheriff’s Office Golf Tournament will be hosted

on Saturday, January 28 at the Deerfield Beach Country Club to benefit the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County Fallen Heroes Fund.

This year the Broward Sheriff’s Office Golf Tournament will honor fallen hero Sgt. Christopher Reyka, 51, who was shot and killed outside a Pompano Beach drug store early on the morning of August 10, 2007 while checking license plates for possible stolen vehicles. Reyka is survived by his wife Kim and four children: two daughters and two sons.

“When people realize that the golf tournament benefits the Fallen Heroes Fund and who it is supporting and helps then they open their wallets and really want

to contribute in any way possible,” Captain Rick Wierzbicki says.

“Sheriff Al Lamberti has been

totally supportive of this initiative and he attends the tournament which means a lot for the participants and the families of the fallen heroes,” Captain Wierzbicki adds.

The Fund provides support to the families of deputies and fire rescue personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This fund provides humanitarian assistance to the families and loved ones at the time of death of a deputy or a fire rescue officer, and to help the families with memorial arrangements if necessary.

Over the past four years, the golf tournament has generated more than $170,000 with more than $57,000 generated last year alone. The 2011 Tournament gathered 160 golfers and an additional 40 people attended the luncheon.

The list of sponsors grows each year and the Broward Sheriff’s Office is grateful to the community businesses and restaurants for their support. Captain Wierzbicki is particularly thankful to the Deerfield Country Club representatives Glen Frazier, Larry Wilson and Patty Hayes who played an instrumental role in establishing the Tournament in 2007

to benefit the Fallen Heroes Fund.Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and

the shotgun start is slated for 10 a.m. There will be food, music and fun for everyone with activities including prizes, raffles, auctions and contests such as the hole-in-one, longest drive and closest to the pin.

Deerfield Beach Mayor Peggy Noland is also scheduled to attend the golf tournament and she will participate in the golf ball drop contest.

Tournament attendees will have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for $20 per ticket and 250 numbered balls. Mayor Noland will be lifted 50 feet in a fire engine rescue bucket and will drop the bucket of golf balls onto the course. The ball that falls closest to the practice pin at the range will win the money 50/50 for the winner and the Fund.

Cost per golfer is $125, including the luncheon. Tickets cost $20.00 per person for the luncheon only.

For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Captain Rick Wierzbicki at 954.849.6422 or email [email protected].

Golf Tournament Benefits Fallen HeroesCOMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL GATHER FOR A GOLF TOURNAMENT THAT HON ORS LOCAL HEROES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE FINAN CIAL SUPPORT TO THE HEROES’ FAMILY MEMBERS.

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DAN MARINO28JANUARYSUN LIFESTADIUM

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Driven by individuals with autism, their families and friends, this historic fundraising effort generates crucial funds for the autism community of South Florida. Corporate sponsorships are available, and corporate teams are encouraged to join the fun. All proceeds raised

through this event will stay in our local community and benefit autism services, and awareness. Participating South Florida schools will receive 25% of the money raised by their teams to support special needs programming in their school. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder. According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 110 children in the United States have autism.

“As parents of children with autism, my wife Rachel and I are thrilled

to be a part of the Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism,” noted Jeff Ireland, General Manager of the Miami Dolphins. “We know first hand the importance of support services for children and adults with autism and this event will raise money specifically for those services right here in South Florida. Having the event at Sun Life Stadium where Dan played his Hall of Fame career for the Miami Dolphins seemed like the perfect choice.”

Celebrity walk attendees include: Dan Marino: Legendary Hall of Fame & Miami Dolphins QuarterbackJeff Ireland, Miami Dolphins General Manager Current & Alumni Miami Dolphins Players and CheerleadersMiami-Dade and Broward County Elected OfficialsLocal Radio Personalities as well as Local News and Television Anchors

The Sports Animal WINZ 940’s

own Footy, legendary South Florida radio persona and host of the South Florida Sportsman Show, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Members of the media are invited to attend the event. The event kicks off at 10 am on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. For more information about the event or how to participate, visit www.dmfwalkaboutautism.org.

Dan Marino Foundation Tackles Autism with WalkaboutTHE DAN MARIN O FOUNDATION HAS ON CE AGAIN TEAMED UP WITH LOCAL SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM AGEN CIES TO CELEBRATE THE DAN MARIN O FOUNDATION WALKABOUT AUTISM, BENEFITING THE AUTISM SOCIETIES OF MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD COUNTIES, UM-NSU CARD (CENTER FOR AUTISM & RELATED DISABILITIES) AND THE DAN MARIN O FOUNDATION . THIS EXCITING AND UNIQUE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2012 FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM AT SUN LIFE STADIUM, HOME OF THE MIAMI DOLPHINS.

“AS PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM,

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RICK CASE14JANUARY

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Coined “50 Years of Rockin’ & Rollin” the unique benefit will

engage 21 South Florida charities and offer them an opportunity to raise funds for their organizations. Rita and Rick Case, the Rick Case Automotive Group, and the Signature Grand are underwriting the entire cost of the event, leaving the charities involved to participate in 100 percent of all the proceeds raised including sponsorships, table sales, silent auction, and live auction items. The event has been sold out since October 2011, at which time $800,000 in sponsorships alone had already been raised.

Rita and Rick set an original goal of raising $1 million for the participating

charities, which will clearly be exceeded.

This evening will be a tremendous celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and the founding of the Rick Case Automotive Group. More than 1,200 of South Florida’s most influential business, community, and philanthropic leaders will attend the rockin’ event which will include a cocktail reception, dinner, live and silent auction, and live entertainment. The Rick Case Automotive Group will donate a 2012 Acura TL, 2012 Honda Accord, 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 2012 Fiat 500, and a Honda VTX 1300 Cruiser Motorcycle to the live auction, where 100 percent of the bid price will be donated to the participating charity of the winning bidder’s choice.

Setting the stage for a memorable event will be two of the best “tribute”

bands in the country – a Beatles band from New York and a Beach Boys band from California – who will perform the rock-and-roll legends’ greatest hits of all time. Guests will dance the night away while enjoying some special surprises courtesy of the event’s presenting sponsor, Signature Grand.

“To have enjoyed so much success and happiness in our more than 25 years in South Florida couldn’t have been possible without our wonderful friends and community partners,” said Rick Case of the Rick Case Automotive Group. “So we wanted to show our sincere appreciation with a celebratory night of great food, great drinks, and, of course, great ‘60s music!”

For more information, including a complete listing of participating charities and sponsors, please visit www.RickCase50th.com.

Rick Case Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Rocking BenefitIN CELEBRATION OF RICK CASE’S 50 YEARS IN THE CAR BUSINESS, OPENING HIS FIRST DEALERSHIP IN 1962 THE SAME YEAR THE BEATLES AND THE BEACH BOYS WERE DISCOVERED, RITA AND RICK CASE, AND THE RICK CASE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP ARE HAVING A ‘60S STYLE GROOVY-THEMED PARTY ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 , 2012 AT THE SIGNATURE GRAND IN DAVIE, FL . THEY HAVE INVITED 21 LOCAL CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BENEFIT IN 100% OF ALL THE PROCEEDS.

“WE WANTED TO SHOW

OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION

WITH A CELEBRATORY

NIGHT OF GREAT

FOOD, GREAT DRINKS, AND, OF COURSE, GREAT ‘60S

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FANCY JEANS24

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Chaired by Jen Klaassens of The Wasie Foundation and produced by Ana Vento of Events by Vento Designs, the Fancy Jeans Party will feature live entertainment, a “Best Dressed” contest, a raffle for a chance to win a brand new FORD automobile, three extraordinary travel prizes, and a fabulous silent auction. Dance the night away while enjoying an open bar, courtesy of Premier Beverage, and tasty delights from some of the most popular restaurants in the area.

Angel Nazario, a sweet 4 year-old boy fighting brain cancer, has been chosen to be this year’s Fancy Jeans Child Honoree. Everyone who meets Angel, falls in love with him. He is being treated at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital where he has undergone surgery and is now currently receiving chemotherapy treatments on a regular basis. Angel’s father was recently laid off from his job and his mother recently returned to work after giving birth to a premature baby, to keep her household of ten afloat. Since the family is unable to make ends meet during this time, the Jessica

June Children’s Cancer Foundation Financial Assistance Program has paid for the family’s rent, electrical and water bills.

The Fancy Jeans Party has been a major source of fundraising for the Emergency Financial Assistance Program, which directly assists children fighting cancer and their families with much needed financial support. Since inception, the Fancy Jeans Parties have raised over $225,000 to help these families meet their everyday basic human necessities, like food, shelter and medical treatments.

Individual tickets to attend the 4th Annual Fancy Jeans Party are $50 in advance and $65 at the door, and VIP tickets are $100 in advance and $125 at the door. The Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation also invites local businesses and individuals to support the Fancy Jeans Party through sponsorships, in-kind donations or program journal advertising. Sponsorship opportunities start at $1,000 and go up to $25,000. For more information, sponsorships and to purchase tickets,

please visit www.JJCCF.org or call 954-744-6535.

Proceeds from the 4th Annual Fancy Jeans Party, sponsored by The Wasie Foundation, will benefit the Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation. Fancy Jeans Party is also sponsored by American Airlines, Premier Beverage, East City Grill, Events by Vento Designs, Sergio’s Printing and KP Design & Photography.

Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation was created in 2004 shortly after Sandra Muvdi lost her only child to cancer. The Foundation has assisted over 1,300 children and family members impacted by pediatric cancer through the Emergency Financial Assistance program; it also advocates for and raises awareness of childhood cancer. The Foundation serves patients from all seven pediatric oncology hospitals in South Florida and is headquarters at Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

For more information and event updates, please visit www.JJCCF.org or www.Facebook.com/FancyJeans.

4th Annual Fancy Jeans Party Supports Local Children Fighting CancerTHE JESSICA JUNE CHILDREN’S CAN CER FOUNDATION (JJCCF) WILL HOST ITS 4TH ANNUAL FAN CY JEANS PARTY SPONSORED BY THE WASIE FOUNDATION ON FEBR UARY 24, 2012 FROM 7:00 P.M. TO 11 :00 P.M. AT THE HYATT REGEN CY PIER SIXTY-SIX, PAN ORAMA BALLROOM IN FORT LAUDERDALE. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BENEFIT CHILDREN FIGHTING CAN CER IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA OF SOUTH FLORIDA .

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JEN KLAASSENS, VP OF PROGRAMS FOR THE WASIE FOUNDAITON, ANGEL NAZARIO & SANDRA MUVDI

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WOMEN OFDISTINCTION

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The 2012 Honorees are:Michelle Bernstein--Chef & Owner

of Michy’s, Sra. Martinez, and Crumb on Parchment

Since drawing the national spotlight in the mid-1990s, Chef Michelle Bernstein has remained one of the region’s most well-respected and successful chefs/restaurateurs. A Miami native of Jewish and Latin descent, this passionate culinaire has dazzled diners and critics alike with her sublime cuisine and a personality as bright and vibrant as the Florida sun.

These days, Bernstein is busier than ever. She recently opened Crumb on Parchment, a cozy café in the heart of the Miami Design District, and continues to operate three additional South Florida restaurants: Michy’s, Sra. Martinez, and Michelle Bernstein at The Omphoy. Beyond a family of successful restaurants, Bernstein dedicates time to Common Threads an after-school program for underprivileged kids, is actively promoting her new line of cookware and cutlery, “Michelle B,” and regularly appears on an array of national TV shows, from Top Chef to Good Morning America.

Jen Klaassens --Vice President of Programs for The Wasie Foundation

The Wasie Foundation is an independent philanthropic organization that offers grants and support to South Florida non-profits focused on children’s healthcare and education – and Jen tirelessly

leads by example. As the face of The Wasie Foundation, Jen’s mission is to change the way non-profits do business by empowering them with the tools they need to grow their organizations. She spearheads and co-chairs the Beach Bash event for the Jeb Bush Florida Classic for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She is President of Neighbors 4 Neighbors, and serves on the board of 2-1-1 Broward, Angel’s Pediatric Heart House, Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center, The Broward Sheriff’s Foundation, The Crockett Foundation, and The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

Cristina Mata--Chief Medical Officer of the Holy Cross Medical Group

Dr. Cristina Mata leads a 140+ physician employed multi-specialty group providing services throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties. During the last three years, Dr. Mata served as assistant medical director of the Holy Cross Medical Group. She continues a limited but active clinical practice in endocrinology and women’s health initiatives. A member of the Holy Cross Medical Group since 1995, Dr. Mata has served in various leadership roles of increasing responsibility including as Director of Women’s Health and Metabolic Services. She has served on the Board of Trustees at Holy Cross Hospital, and since 2000, she has been a member of the Holy Cross Medical Group’s Executive

Committee. Mindy Shrago-- Co-Founder &

Executive Director of Young At Art Children’s Museum

Mindy Shrago’s passion for the visual arts led to the vision of Young At Art.

As Executive Director, Mindy has led the charge in the expansion of YAA’s new $26 million, 55,000 sq. ft. Gold LEED-certified museum, a public/private partnership with Broward County Libraries. Mindy has brought national attention to Young At Art, with recognition including YAA’s awarded accreditation by the American Association of Museums, one of only six children’s museums in the nation accredited by AAM; the 2005 MetLife Foundation’s Promising Practices Award; and of the 2003 IMLS National Leadership Award.

The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, is one of the world’s top-ranking multidisciplinary research institutions. The Institute’s 2,700-strong scientific community engages in research addressing crucial problems in medicine and health, energy, technology, agriculture, and the environment. The discoveries and theories of Weizmann Institute scientists have had a major impact on the wider scientific community, as well as on the quality of life of millions of people worldwide.

For more information, please call Debra Herrmann at 954-964-8071.

FOUR VERY SPECIAL LEADERS WILL BE HON ORED JAN . 26 AT THE 14TH WOMEN OF VISION LUN CHEON , A BENEFIT HELD BY THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIEN CE. THE GALA (LUN CHEON) WILL BE HELD AT 10 :30 A .M. , JAN . 26 AT THE SIGNATURE GRAND, 6900 STATE ROAD 84 IN DAVIE.

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TWELVE HUNDRED OF SOUTH FLORIDA’S ELITE AND PHILANTHROPIC RESIDENTS FROM BROWARD, PALM BEACH AND MIAMI-DADE WILL GATHER AT THE BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 12TH FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL MS GALA & FASHION SHOW HOSTED BY THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER.

Carrie and David Schulman, principals of DBS Financial Group/MassMutual, will serve as title sponsor for this celebrated event. The Schulmans, who live in Plantation, have been involved with the Gala since its inception in 1983 providing endless support.

David, who serves on the board, and Carrie, a former board member who lives with MS, are deeply committed to the efforts of the National MS Society, South Florida Chapter. The couple has participated in the MS Bike Ride, fielded MS Walk teams and are passionate supporters of the MS Society’s research efforts and

the programs offered to enhance the knowledge, health and independence of the 6,000 people affected by MS in South Florida.

Carrie has watched the MS Gala & Fashion Show triple in size since its start in 1983. From a group of 400 women, to a convention center filled with 1,200 of South Florida’s finest, Carrie has had the pleasure of working alongside her treasured best friend Carol Lasek through it all.

Lasek, founding partner of Bienenfeld, Lasek & Starr, LLC., is this year’s MS Hope Award recipient and honoree.

More than 20 years ago, Lasek became involved with the National

MS Society to lend support to her good friend in her fight against MS. After Carrie’s diagnosis, Carol provided support to Carrie and her family and much of her time was spent learning about MS and raising awareness in the community. Lasek will be recognized at the luncheon for her dedication and continued support of MS.

“Never one to look for accolades, Carol Lasek is unique in her truly

humble yet steadfast approach to helping others. She is a blessing to the entire South Florida Community; an absolute gem,” said Karen Dresbach, President of the National MS Society, South Florida Chapter.

Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. It interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a

“NEVER ONE TO LOOK FOR ACCOLADES, Carol Lasek IS UNIQUE IN HER truly humble YET STEADFAST APPROACH TO helping others. SHE IS A blessing TO THE ENTIRE SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY; an absolute gem.”

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world free of MS. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with at least two to three times more women than men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects 400,000 people in the U.S. and over 2.1 million worldwide.

The MS Gala & Fashion Show raised more than $450,000 last year. In total, the Gala has raised more than $5 million to help the National MS Society, South Florida Chapter fund cutting-edge research, drive change through advocacy, facilitate professional education and provide programs and services to those affected with MS and their families in South Florida.

The MS Gala & Fashion Show is the largest luncheon in Florida and has become one of the most prestigious fundraisers in the community. From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. attendees will participate in a silent auction, enjoy a delicious lunch and watch an exciting fashion show featuring the works of celebrated fashion designer Pamela Dennis.

Pamela Dennis, whose list of loyal celebrity clients include Angelina Jolie, Kate Hudson, Halle Berry, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Sharon Stone and many others, has been praised by the fashion and entertainment communities through numerous awards. Her collections are sold in Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and specialty stores throughout the country. Runway models will adorn exquisite jewelry provided by J.R. Dunn Jewelers, the official jewelry sponsor of the MS Gala & Fashion Show.

At an exclusive event before the Gala, VIP guests will join Pamela Dennis for a cocktail party at the Capital Grille of Fort Lauderdale. She will share her story of success while guests privately view her one-of-a-kind gowns before they hit the runway at the MS Gala & Fashion Show on January 12th.

“It has been an absolute honor to work with Pamela Dennis this year” says Andrea Hampton, this year’s event chair. “We cannot wait to see her exquisite gowns modeled on the runway.”

Andrea Hampton was honored in 2010 and holds MS close to her heart. Hampton’s mother-in-law, Harriet Rodbell Hampton, lived with MS more than half of her life and was unable to care for herself.

Inspired by her mother-in-law, Hampton has spent the last seventeen years volunteering for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The first three years she took an active role in the Boca Raton MS Walk, and the past fourteen she has been the gift coordinator for this Gala. Hampton has committed tireless effort, unmatched energy and sincere enthusiasm and has provided unparalleled devotion to the success of the MS Gala & Fashion Show.

Hampton will be joined at the Gala by former MS Gala chairs, and this year’s Honorary Co-Chairs, Deborah DelPrete, Monica Goldstein and Carrie Schulman.

The MS Gala & Fashion Show’s generous sponsors include Philanthropic Partner, Bienenfeld, Lasek & Starr, LLC, Platinum Sponsor, Dorit & Ben J. Genet, Genet Property Group, Inc., the exclusive Automobile Sponsor, South Florida Audi Dealers, airberlin/Romantik Hotel Group, Celebrity Cruises and Tomy Mishali Salon & Spa.

A grand prize raffle drawing will take

place at the MS Gala & Fashion Show that includes a Pamela Dennis fashion experience, a Chopard Stainless Steel “Happy Sport Chrono” with a white roman numeral dial and five floating diamonds on a stainless steel bracelet donated by J.R. Dunn Jewelers and a 7 day vacation package to Experience the Wonders of Germany for two donated by airberlin/Romantik Hotel Group. Some of the fantastic silent auction and raffle items that will be up for grabs at the luncheon include 2 tickets to the LIVE! with Kelly show in New York, 2 tickets to the US Open, a Donna Karan evening gown, 4 VIP tickets to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and a stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, local business internships and much more.

To participate or for further information about the MS Gala & Fashion Show, please contact Monica Whiting at the National MS Society, South Florida Chapter at 954-731-4224; 1-800 FIGHT MS; or visit www.nmssfls.org.

For more information on the National MS Society visit nationalMSsociety.org. MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t. The Society addresses the challenges of each person affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving

change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, collaborating with MS organizations around the world, and providing programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. In 2010 alone, through its national office and 50-state network of chapters, the Society devoted over $132 million to programs that enhanced more than one million lives. To move us closer to a world free of MS, the Society also invested nearly $36 million to support 375 research projects around the world.

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CHANGING BANKS LANDSCAPEWHEN MANY BANKS AND OTHER LENDERS WERE MAKING SUB-PRIME MORTGAGES AND

COMPLEX ADJUSTABLE RATE LOANS SEVERAL YEARS AGO, BB&T KEPT FOCUSING ON THE OTHER LENDING IT HAD USED TO BUILD A HISTORY OF PROFITABILITY.

“Our goal has always been to help consumers and businesses achieve economic success and financial stability,” said Michael Oster, BB&T’s regional president for South Florida. “We didn’t see how making loans that a lot of people might not be able to pay would help them and us reach those goals.”

By staying its course with business lending and traditional mortgages, Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T avoided the real estate problems that are still an issue for many banks. It also has continued to grow in Florida and other states.

In 2012, BB&T will become a bigger player in the fast-changing banking landscape in Broward County and around Florida. The

adjacent chart points to some key developments in how that landscape, and bank names, has kept changing since the 1980s.

The latest big change came on Nov. 1, when BB&T announced an agreement to buy BankAtlantic which has been the largest bank based in Broward.

When the deal is completed, likely in the spring of 2012, BB&T will move up from 11th to fourth place in deposits in Broward, It will have just over $2.5 billion in deposits at approximately 45 offices in the county.

The sale of BankAtlantic will leave Stonegate Bank as the largest bank headquartered in Broward. Stonegate, based in Fort Lauderdale, had $848 million in

TheBanking Name Game: How They Got Here

1984 Florida joins 11 other states and the District of Columbia in the Southeast Regional Compact, which permits mergers among banks in those states.

Late-1980’sThe S&L crisis and the fallout from the overbuilt commercial real estate market lead to the first modern era wave bank failures. Between 1989 and 1991, there were 1,180 bank failures including 63 based in Florida.

1997NationsBank buys Barnett, the Jacksonville-based bank that was the biggest in Florida.

Mid-1980’s Charlotte, N.C.-based NCNB begins buying banks around Florida. NCNB later changes its name to NationsBank.

1991Regulators take over Miami-based Southeast Bank, the biggest in South Florida, and sell it to Charlotte-based First Union.

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assets on Sept. 30. That included business at its branches in several counties on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Stonegate opened in 2005. It quickly became profitable, and among Florida banks it has one of the lowest ratios of problem loans to total loans.

“We decided not to have speculative land and development loans as a major part of our business,” said David Seleski, Stonegate’s president and CEO.

A main reason behind the lingering banking crisis is the large number of loans that were made on condominiums and other housing projects that have not been completed.

Stonegate has what Seleski calls a diversified lending mix of commercial loans, residential mortgages and so-called “owner-occupied loans” for businesses to buy properties they use for their operations.

But many other South Florida-based banks are feeling stymied in their efforts to expand in those areas of lending, said Kenneth Thomas, president of bank consulting firm K. H. Thomas Associates in Miami.

Some of those banks are under enforcement actions from regulators, with orders that include increasing their capital-to-asset ratios and reducing the percentages of real estate loans in their portfolios. Basically, every dollar retained in capital is a dollar that a bank is not lending.

“They simply cannot do much lending since the focus must be on

cleaning up bad loans, not making any new ones,” Thomas said.

He added that some banks that are not under enforcement actions are being told by regulators to keep writing down the values of some loans that banks feel are fairly valued. That requires a bank to keep increasing its loan loss reserves, a step that reduces its earnings.

Amid these problems, Thomas expects that 2012 will be another year when bank failures and what he calls “shadow failures” with investment groups buying troubled banks will be a major story in Florida.

Thus, BB&T and several other large and well capitalized banks that are relative newcomers have the potential to play major roles in meeting South Florida’s growing demand for business loans and residential mortgages.

Chase, based in New York, and PNC, based in Pittsburgh, are prominent on that list. So is TD Bank, the U.S. subsidiary of Toronto Dominion Bank.

Those banks have expanded in South Florida primarily by buying banks from other states that had

2008Wells Fargo, based in San Francisco, buys Wachovia which was experiencing financial problems. In 2011, it changes the signs on Florida offices.

2011Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T agrees to buy Fort Lauderdale-based BankAtlantic, the biggest bank based in Broward County.

2001First Union merges into Wachovia Bank, also-based in North Carolina.

1998Nations Bank merges with Bank of America, based in San Francisco. They keep the B of A name, with headquarters in Charlotte.

2008 onwardThe crisis in residential lending and the housing market lead to a second wave of bank failures. In 2010, there were 157 bank failures, including 29 in Florida.

2009Regulators take over Coral Gables-based BankUnited, the biggest bank based in South Florida, because of problem mortgages. An investment group buys non-problem assets, puts in new capital and keeps the BankUnited names and branches.

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branch networks in Broward and other counties. Several of their acquisitions were of failed banks through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., such as BB&T’s 2009 purchase of Alabama-based Colonial Bank.

BB&T and other newcomers “must overcome issues of ‘who are these guys?’ and ‘what do the initials stand for,?’” Thomas said.

He feels that BB&T has “built a good reputation” in its operations and added that it has been selective in buying banks.

BB&T has $168 billion in assets and is among the country’s 20 largest banks.

“We have the capital that some other banks might not have access to in the current market,” Oster said. “We can lend to large businesses and we lend to businesses of all sizes.”

Oster and other BB&T officials cannot discuss details of the

pending BankAtlantic merger because it requires approval from banking regulators.

One likelihood is that BB&T will succeed BankAtlantic with the naming rights at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise.

“We are very interested in opportunities at the BankAtlantic Center and are in discussions with people there,” Oster said.

That added brand recognition could help BB&T in the South Florida market where Oster is finding “a more aggressive competition” in business lending among large and smaller banks that do not have capital problems.

Seleski said he has been seeing more competition among banks for commercial loans.

In the residential market he is finding that “about 60 percent of the sales are still cash.”

Seleski said that in 2005 he never would have expected that

Stonegate within seven years would become the largest bank headquartered in Broward.

He and Thomas each expect more future waves of bank name changes, mixed with mergers, in South Florida.

When the economy is strong it is a ripe time for start-ups, such as Stonegate in 2005, and for banks from other states to buy profitable banks in Florida.

During downturns, there will be more opportunities for banks like BB&T and Chase to buy failed banks in deals where the FDIC takes many of the problem loans.

The sale of BankAtlantic will leave just 16 banks with headquarters in Broward. Behind Stonegate as the largest as of Sept. 30 are Community Bank of Broward, based in Weston with $476 million in assets, and Regent Bank, based in Davie, with $447 million in assets.

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REAL ESTATE STORYBuyers Appetite For $1 Million Houses On Rise In Western Broward CountyBUYERS HAVE AN INCREASED APPETITE FOR MILLION-DOLLAR HOUSES IN WESTERN BROWARD COUNTY.

For the second consecutive year, the number of single-family houses in Western Broward County to resell for at least $1 million each is on the rise, with Southwest Ranches, Parkland, and Weston leading the recovery.

In the first 11 months of 2011, at least seven single-family houses have resold for at least $3 million, with one home trading for as much $4.5 million in the Sunshine Ranches subdivision in Southwest Ranches, according to an analysis based on Florida Realtors association data.

A home in Parkland’s Ranches subdivision resold for $4 million to rank as the second highest-priced transaction for a single-family house in Western Broward County in 2011.

The highest priced single-family house to resell in Weston transacted for $3.3 million in the Windmill Ranch Estate subdivision, according to the data.

Fueled by international buyers with strong foreign currencies and wealthy individuals attracted to deeply discounted South Florida luxury properties, the number of single-family house resales with a price tag of at least $1 million each in Western Broward County has increased by seven percent on a year-over-year basis

in 2011 compared to the previous year of 2010.

The number of single-family house resale transactions for at least $1 million in 2011 is up more than eight percent from 2009, according to the data.

In 2011, buyers purchased 93 single-family houses – an average of 7.8 per month - in Broward County west of Interstate 95 between January and Dec. 5,

according to the data. In the two previous years, buyers

purchased 87 single-family houses – an average of 7.3 per month - in 2010 and 86 properties – an average of 7.2 per month - in 2009.

The increasing number of resales comes as the median transaction price has dropped to $1.30 million in 2011 from nearly $1.33 million in 2010.

In the year 2009, the median

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REAL ESTATE STORYresale price for a luxury single-family house in Western Broward County was $1.22 million, according to the data.

Despite the increased velocity of luxury house resales, Western Broward County is challenged with excess inventory of million dollar homes on the market.

As of Dec. 5, 2011, more than 235 single-family houses in Western Broward County were available for resale with an asking price of at least $1 million. The median asking price for the available inventory totaled $1.45 million, according to the data.

At the 2011 sales pace, Western Broward County has more than 30 months of single-family housing stock priced at $1 million or more.

Prices for high-end housing product are likely to remain weak in Western Broward County until the available resale inventory shrinks, industry watchers said.

As the luxury product experiences a steady increase in resales, the market for lower priced single-family houses in Western Broward County is active.

Overall, buyers purchased nearly 9,850 single-family houses in Western Broward County in the first 11 months of 2011. Compare this to previous years when buyers purchased nearly 9,525 houses in 2010 and 9,660 houses in 2009.

At the peak of the market in 2006, buyers purchased less than 8,600 single-family houses in Western Broward County.

The strong sales pace for single-family houses in Western Broward County is a reflection of weak pricing.

The median resale price for a

single-family house transaction in Western Broward County was $185,000 in the first 11 months of 2011. Compare this to previous years when the median price for a single-family house was $200,000 in 2010 and $207,000 in 2009.

At the peak of the market in 2006, the median resales price for a house in Western Broward County was $369,000, according to the report.

It is unclear when resale prices could reverse course in Western Broward County.

At the current 2011 resales pace of nearly 900 single-family house transactions per month, Western Broward County has less than two quarters of available inventory.

As of Dec. 5, 2011, less than 4,350 single-family houses were available for resale in Western Broward County, according to the report.

An additional 2,700 single-family houses in Western Broward County are under contract and waiting to transact.

Going forward, financing will be a key element to a recovery in the single-family house market in Western Broward County, industry watchers said.

Despite an increased willingness by lenders to consider financing houses in Western Broward County, many buyers have experienced various difficulties in obtaining mortgages, including appraisals that are reportedly coming in at values below contract prices, industry watchers said.

Peter Zalewski is a principal with the Bal Harbour, Fla.-based residential real estate consultancy Condo Vultures® LLC. He can be reached at 800-750-0517 or [email protected].

GOING FORWARD, FINANCING WILL BE A KEY ELEMENT TO A RECOVERY IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE MARKET IN WESTERN BROWARD COUNTY, INDUSTRY WATCHERS SAID.

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TECH GADGETSMaking sense of TECHNOLOGY; tools you can use in 2012

TECHNOLOGY - WE CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT IT.And yet, in today’s fast-paced world, it is becoming

more and more challenging to keep up with the latest gadgets, gizmo’s, apps and plug-ins.

“It seems like every time you turn around there’s something new that makes the old obsolete almost overnight,” says Heather Coleman, a travel consultant from Weston. “It’s hard to figure out what to invest in because it all changes so fast.”

Should I go with the Apple iPhone or Android? What about my beloved Blackberry? Is it still relevant?

In a world where there are thousands of apps, which ones are essential?

We asked readers to weigh-in on how to tame technology and help use it to improve your business, life and family. In fact, we used technology to write this story. Sources were found on Twitter, Linked-In, Stumble Upon, Quora, Facebook and HARO (Help a Reporter Out).

SMART PHONESWay back when, a smart phone was “smart” if it

had a calendar and email capabilities. Today, the bar is significantly higher as a result of ‘apps’ that exist for just about everything.

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“I prefer the Apple iPhone becausethere are almost 250,000 apps in the iTunes store,” says Mark Segal, a sales representative from CoralSprings. “Last I checked Android hasonly 70,000 or so.”

But for others the sheer amount of apps can be overwhelming.

“It can be like an addiction,” says Roberta Edwards of Fort Lauderdale.“Aside from the cost, I find that I only use a few apps so I can still get by with my old Blackberry. My basic needsare email and a calendar, navigation and Google. I laugh at my friends who load their phones up with these apps. How much do we really need or use?It gets too complicated. I’m all aboutkeeping it simple.”

Paul Lorenzi and his wife/partner Hope dream of someday hitting it big by developing a popular app. The couple, who are spending the winter in Parkland, are big critics of the Android Market, because over half the apps in that store are free.

“Here we are trying to revive our economy and Google which rules the world is offering all of these free apps,” says Paul. “That makes it hard for innovators to make it. In the iPhone App Store, only a very small percentage of apps are free.”

“I want to serve both platforms,” adds Hope. “You cannot ignore the Android, they have such a large shareof the market.”

Most of the readers who responded to our queries gave the iPhone high marks for media, music, photos and movies. The iPhone also scores high for travel and kids’ stuff.

“My kids love my iPhone for the games,” says Constance Hendersonof Estero. “My husband calls it an expensive pacifier.”

Android is popular for socialnetworking and dining out.

As for the Blackberry, it appearsthe original monster of the category has lost some of its luster, if not theloyalty of some users.

“I’m loyal,” writes Sami Glazer of Coral Springs. “It’s been tough to be loyal and my friends flaunt their Droids and Apple’s all the time, but the Blackberry has been a loyal friendfor years and I’m rooting for them to get back on track.”

APPS FOR PRODUCTIVITY AND LIFE

So what are the apps that are essential to life, home and office?

We gathered some suggestions given by our readers and broke themdown for you.

MUSIC Mog, Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody

and Soundhound were mentioned in our informal survey.

Spotify, the British sensation, recently crossed the Atlantic andhas quickly earned a niche amongmusic lovers for its vast library. Butgaps remain; especially for loversof classic rock: For example: The Beatles, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelinare conspicuous for their absenceon the site. But newer artists are onthe site and the offerings are broad and deep.

“If you’re willing to put up with the ads it’s free,” says Jack Stein of Weston. “And the ads aren’t too bad. Spotify has a ton of music and all the new albums available.”

Pandora, Rhapsody and Mog aresimilar to Spotify. Soundhound offers a feature for smart phones that allows users to speak an artist’s name and gain instant access to videos, lyrics, etc.

PRODUCTIVITY APPSEgo (Paid) – monitor how wellyour web presence is growing.www.ego-app.com iTranslate – translates what you say. Available in the iTunes Apple Store.Dragon Dictation – the prequel to Siri, lets your phone transcribeyour voice. Available at iTunes.Speller – spellcheck English or Spanish. Available at iTunes.Feedly – your mobile RSS reader.www.feedly.com Evernote – got an idea? Evernoteit. www.evernote.com DropBox-Bring your files withyou when you’re on the go. www.dropbox.com My Eyes Only Lite – password protect any sensitive information you need. Available at iTunes.Remember the Milk – access your to-do lists from your phone. www.rememberthemilk.com Bento (Paid) – your iPhonepersonal database organizer. www.filemaker.comPrint n Share (Paid) – print to any printer. Available at iTunes.

NETWORKINGvTie Necktie Guide – so you can always look your best. Available at

iTunes.Bump – shareinformation by bumping phones. Available at iTunes.Cardflick – flick toshare your digitalbusiness card. www.cardflick.comSkype – still a favorite. www.skype.com Hey Where Are You –tell your friends whereyou are, and vice-versa. Available at iTunes.Nimbuzz – text chat on Yahoo, AOL, etc. www.nimbuzz.com Fring – “Group Video Chat,Voice Calls & Text Chat” www.fring.com Cisco WebEx Meeting – joinonline meetings, webinars and more. www.webex.com Business Card Reader (Paid)– scan business cards rightinto your phone. Available at iTunesSnapDat Digital Business Cards –Design and senddigital business cards directly from your phone. www.snapdat.com

BECAUSE TECHNOLOGY MAKES IT EASY TO SHAREWordPress – updateyour blog or respond tocomments, from anywhere. www.android.wordpress.orgFlickr – share your own photos,and check out everyone else’s.www.flickr.com UStream – turn your phone into a mobile radio station iPhone. www.ustream.tv/everywhere

There’s never a final word ontechnology, it is ever changing. In the coming months, we will strive to keep you up to date and urge you to contact us with how your using technology to improve your lifestyle.


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MICHELLE BETSFITNESS

New Year, New You!Don’t you love this time of year, you make all your New

Year’s resolutions and goals and really feel like you will meet them. I’m here to give you a little push start to turn those goals into reality. The holidays have come and gone, and most Americans have gained some extra pounds within the last few months. Follow these steps to stay on track this year and make 2012 the year you improve your health with exercise and a healthy diet.

Know what you want, know your goal. Write it down, be clear and precise. You also must know why you want to achieve your goal. You have to know where you are going in order to get there, so to speak. Once you do this, make a plan and stick to it.

When most people decide to improve their health and lose weight they think they need to spend five days a week in the

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gym, so they put it off and make the excuse that they don’t have the time. As a fitness trainer and expert, I tell my clients to start out doing three days a week for 30-60 minutes. This is not a lot of time, this is for your health, and you can make this happen. Before you know it, you will want more and it will turn into more but begin slowly; slow and steady keeps the weight off for good.

If you don’t like going to the gym then do something fun that interests you. There are many classes and sports leagues out there, just make sure you get some exercise

in. I tell many couples to take a long walk or a jog every evening together. Doing this can improve your health and your relationship, costs no money, and requires no equipment. Make it a ritual. I swear to you, adopt exercise into your 2012 lifestyle and you will see a dramatic change in the way you feel; exercise gives you energy.

Now, I understand life gets hectic. Sometimes work hours go into overtime and business trips happen. If you are really pressed for time

then buy a jump rope. You can find a jump rope for under $10 and they are travel friendly. Take ten extra minutes in the morning to jump rope. Ten minutes of jumping rope can burn up to 120 calories; this will also raise your heart rate and get your body warm, which in turn will burn more calories throughout your day. Ten minutes in the morning…everybody has ten minutes.

Exercise is only half the battle in improving your health in 2012. Your diet plays an equal and vital role. I ask the clients I train to keep a food journal so we know when and what they are eating. This is a huge factor in weight loss and gain. You will be surprised to find that if you adapt a few simple rules to your food consumption it is easier to shed those pounds.

Eat something within 60 minutes of rising. The old saying breakfast is the most important part of your day is true. You need to eat within 60 minutes of rising to jump start your metabolism. This is so important! Please, I beg you to eat when you wake up...did I mention eat a healthy breakfast. I rotate between 3 healthy breakfasts, they are:

Low fat Greek yogurt, blueberries, almonds (protein, antioxidants, good fat)Oatmeal, blueberries, low fat milk (whole grains/fiber, antioxidants, good fat)One egg fried with olive oil, 1 piece of whole wheat bread, 2 slices of avocado (protein, whole grains/fiber, good fat)If you are pressed for time, at the bare minimum grab a

piece of fruit. Remember to eat something for breakfast and make it healthy. I can’t stress to you the importance of eating breakfast enough.

Eat five small meals a day. I know everyone has heard this over and over, but it’s essential for living a healthy lifestyle, losing weight and keeping it off. Eating five small meals a day keeps your metabolism up, because you are eating so frequently, you never feel hungry. You should never eat so much in a sitting that you feel stuffed, EVER! This stretches out your stomach and increases your appetite. Also, if you know you are going to be out a long while carry

healthy foods with you. I recommend pre-packaged servings of a healthy nut like almonds. If you buy pre-packaged then you will stay in portion control. Nuts are a great source of good fat your body needs, you just have to be careful you don’t over consume, which is why pre-packaged portions are fabulous.

Have healthy meals readily available in your refrigerator. At the beginning of every week I bake 4 large chicken breasts and 4 99% lean turkey burgers. I stick this lean, healthy, protein in the fridge so I know all I have to do is warm it up and it’s ready for me to nosh on. Choose lean cuts of protein like chicken breast, salmon, or turkey over fatty meats.

Incorporate colorful fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. A good rule of thumb is to look down at your plate, if you don’t see bright colors, add it. Greens like spinach and kale are wonderful for you. Red and green bell peppers are healthy and add a little spice. Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, all of these wonderful berries are full of antioxidants. Whatever you choose, make sure it comes from the earth and is colorful.

I wish you good health in 2012. Start off the year right by exercising a minimum 3 times a week for 30-60 minutes. Always eat breakfast, choose lean protein, and add color to your meals. Five small meals a day will keep your metabolism up. Here’s to the New Year and the new you!

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10 TREASURES10SOMETIMES WE IGNORE THE TREASURES IN OUR OWN BACKYARDS. AS “SEASON” KICKS IN,

THE BULK OF ABOUT 11 million annual visitors FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

WILL FLOCK TO BROWARD COUNTY. Why?Here’s a hint: IT’S NOT JUST THE WEATHER. IT’S THE CULTURAL AMENITIES AS WELL.

YET, FOR THOSE OF US WHO LIVE AND WORK HERE DAILY LIFE CAN SOMETIMES GET IN THE WAY OF ENJOYING WHAT OTHERS TRAVEL THOUSANDS OF MILES TO EXPERIENCE.

Backyard Adventures to Start the New Year Right

In an effort, to start the New Year right, we have researched 10 gems in Broward County. Whether you explore one or all of them, we hope you’ll enjoy the many treasures that can be found within minutes of wherever you live. Please drop us a line and let us know about your experiences. Enjoy!

1THE ANNE KOLB NATURE CENTER AT WEST LAKE PARK751 Sheridan Street Hollywood, Florida Phone: 954-357-5161

Moonlit kayak rides among the mangroves and canals is just one option at this oasis just minutes from downtown Hollywood’s urban charms.

There are a number of ways to see the mangroves, wildlife and marine life that inhabit the Nature Center.

Kayaks are a popular way to see the canals and explore pockets of the park. A guided boat tour is also available. If you’re more comfortable on foot, there are two boardwalks that cross the mangrove. For spectacular views

of the park and the city’s skyline climb the 68 foot observation tower.

Park Rangers often joke that European visitors know more about the park and the local ecosystem than locals. That sounds like a challenge so put an afternoon at Anne Kolb on your “to-do” list this year.

INSIDER TIPS AND TRIVIA:The nature center was named

after Anne Kolb, a former Broward County Commissioner who was the first woman elected to the Broward Commission in 1974. Make sure to visit the Exhibition Hall which features a 3,500 gallon saltwater aquarium.

2 CENTRAL BROWARD REGIONAL PARK & STADIUM3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill, Florida. Phone: 954-357-5400

If you enjoy different types of sports, you’ll want to visit Central Broward Regional Park.

This 110-acre multi-purpose facility is famous for being the only

U.S. Cricket field certified by the International Cricket Council. The stadium has 5,000 seats and can accommodate up to 15,000 fans. If that sounds large, it is because cricket is extremely popular in parts of the world including the West Indies, where many Broward residents trace their roots.

Visitors can enjoy watching this exciting sport but also partake in other more conventional activities including basketball and a water playground (open March through October). The park also includes two lighted netball courts. Netball is derived from an early version of basketball and is popular in Commonwealth nations.

INSIDER TIPS AND TRIVIA:Pennsylvania-born, New York-

based artist Alice Aycock was commissioned in 2004 to design a water feature at the U.S. 441/State Road 7 entrance to the park. The project, “Whirls and Swirls and a Vortex on Water”, was completed in summer 2008 through the Broward County Public Art and Design program. The metal, steel, concrete, and acrylic sculpture hovers slightly above water in an elliptical-shaped pool. Massive metal ribbons spiral around an acrylic sphere that has an internal sculptural element, alongside a metal vortex that delves beneath the

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10 TREASURESwater’s surface. Integrating nature, science, art, and technology, the artwork’s composition refers to the dynamic and tumultuous weather patterns in South Florida and the gravitational forces present on the earth and throughout the solar system, illustrating the expanding universe and underwater marine life. Feel free to impress your friends with this tidbit.

3 GULFSTREAM PARK901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, Florida Phone: (954) 454-7000

Gulfstream is South Florida’s premier thoroughbred racetrack and home of the foremost Triple Crown prep races including the $1 million Florida Derby. The nation’s finest 3-year old thoroughbreds, jockeys and trainers spend their winter at Gulfstream Park. Racing kicked off Dec. 3 and will run thru April 8, 2012.

But while racing is the park’s core activity, the Gulfstream experience is far more than thoroughbreds.

Adjacent to the historic track is a world-class casino with 850 slot machines, electronic table games and high stakes poker.

The “Village at Gulfstream Park” features nightlife, dining, entertainment, fashion and shopping.

INSIDER’S TIPS AND TRIVIA:Gulfstream has a rich history

dating to 1939. A whopping 21 Kentucky Derby winners have raced at Gulfstream.

If you want to experience Gulfstream in style consider a luxury suite: there are 22 on the third level, 11 flanking each side of Christine Lee’s, the popular

upscale restaurant that serves as the floor’s centerpiece. The suites are available by lease for the day, week or season.

4IGFA FISHING HALL OF FAME300 Gulf Stream Way Dania Beach, Florida. Phone: 954-922-4212

The largest fishing library in the world can be found at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame. Whether you love to fish or just to want to spend a day gawking at amazing exhibits and record catches, the IGFA Hall of Fame is for you.

The E. K. Harry Library of Fishes currently contains more than 15,000 books, from first editions of angling classics to the latest books in print; 150 outdoor and fishing magazines from many countries and in many languages (some of which go back to the 1930s); 2,100 videos, including classic fishing films from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s as well as thousands of slides and photographs ranging from historic record catches and exciting action shots of fish to famous anglers of yesterday and today and memorabilia from sport fishing greats.

If someone in your family loves to fish, this is nirvana.

But even if you aren’t an angling enthusiast there is plenty here to catch and hold your attention, including a beautiful facility and pictures of record catches that are almost hard to believe.

INSIDER’S TIPS AND TRIVIA:The 2011 Hall of Fame Class

features some interesting inductees including Buddy Merritt, who caught a record 16 Giant Tuna in one especially productive day.

5GONDOLA TOURFORT LAUDERDALE wouldn’t be called the “Venice of America” if it didn’t have gondola tours.

But how many of us have actually indulged?

Gondoliers are available 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for your gondola needs. Tours range from Casa Magnifico rides (featuring Lauderdale’s amazing homes) to romantic tours featuring “messages in a bottle”, your own romantic thoughts stored safely on parchment on the gondola awaiting the special moment.

Las Olas Gondola is located at the very end of Southeast First Avenue in downtown Fort Lauderdale and at the base of the Las Olas River House, the tallest building around.

Gondola Tours and Event Rentals is available at Stork’s Café on Las Olas.

INSIDER’S TIPS AND TRIVIA: Book early for Valentine’s Day,

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Patrons of the Las Olas Gondola are encouraged to bring their own beverages, since the gondolier does not offer their own.

Call 800-277-1390 for rates.For Gondola Tours and Event

Rentals call 877-926-2467. Rates are $125. The typical tour is one hour to one hour and fifteen minutes.

6SNAKE WARRIOR’S ISLAND3600 S.W. 62nd Ave. Miramar, Florida. Phone: 954-357-5161

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Island it’s got to be good right?This 53-acre park is part of the

Great Florida Birding Trail and is considered among the most historic of Broward’s parks and natural areas.

Prehistoric materials excavated there provide evidence of habitation by subsistence cultures dating from approximately 500 B.C.E. through roughly A.D. 1000 to 1200. Archaeologists have also confirmed that, centuries later, the site was the camp of the Miccosukee leader Chitto Tustenuggee.

Also known as the Snake Warrior, Chitto Tustenuggee was designated by chief Sam Jones/Abiaka as his successor during the era of the Second Seminole War (1835-1842), when U.S. government troops clashed with the various groups of Native Americans collectively known as Seminoles.

The park features an abundance of native vegetation and wildlife and is considered one of the best bird watching places you can find.

INSIDER’S TIPS AND TRIVIA:Historians have identified the

site as one of the earliest Seminole settlements in the eastern Everglades and speculate that it had been occupied for more than a dozen years before its Indian inhabitants were attacked and fled in 1841.

7 TENNECO TOWERSFor the diving enthusiast consider visiting Tenneco Towers, the largest artificial reef in

southeast Florida. Tenneco Towers was created in 1985 when Tenneco Oil sank its production platforms. It is located off the coast of Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Queen Angels and Spanish Hogfish rule here. The smallest platform rests at 97 feet and rises to 65 feet underwater. The deepest platforms lie at 190 feet below the surface and rise to 80 feet.

INSIDER’S TIPS AND TRIVIA:Three of the platforms are within

recreational diving limits. When Hurricane Andrew stuck in August, 1992, it caused the two deep towers to list at close to a 45-degree angle. Visit a local dive shop and arrange an excursion.

8FORT LAUDERDALE ANTIQUE CAR MUSEUM1527 Packard Avenue (SW 1st Avenue)Ft. Lauderdale, FL Phone: 954 - 779 – 7300

The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum was established as a non-profit foundation to ensure the preservation of the history of the Packard Motor Co., and to show the progress and development of skills in American engineering.

Founded by Arthur O. Stone, former CEO of Buning the Florist, the museum has assembled a collection of pre-war Packard automobiles and other memorabilia, which represents Mr. Stone’s love for this unique automobile.

INSIDER’S TIP AND TRIVIA:The museum contains 22

Packard automobiles from 1900 to the 1940’s, along with a gallery dedicated to the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt plus several special collections of automobile memorabilia.

The oldest car in the museum is a 1909 Packard Model 18 Speedster.

9XTREME INDOOR CARTING5300 Powerline Rd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Phone: 954.491.6265

Once you’ve experienced antique cars, you may want to indulge your need for speed with

a visit to Xtreme Indoor Carting, South Florida’s only indoor Karting track. The 90,000 square foot facility caters to individuals and corporate clientele.

The ½ mile asphalt track entertains speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. In addition to Karting, the facility has a miniature golf course, mini bowling lanes, an arcade and a café.

INSIDER’S TIPS AND TRIVIA:Karting is a non-contact sport,

i.e. this is not bumper cars.Sessions on the track range from

8 minutes to 30 minutes with costs ranging from $19.50 to $52 for the longest session.

10This year marks the 15th

anniversary of the opening of the Coral Springs Museum of Art.

This jewel of a museum prides itself on quality and diversity. Over the years, the Coral Springs Museum of Art has hosted everything from blockbuster exhibits by well-known artists such as Clyde Butcher and Dale Chilhuly to exhibits by talented local artists. Overall, more than 500,000 arts lovers have visited this 13,500 square foot museum and have seen the work of over 200 artists plus another 7,800 artists whose work has been displayed in the museum’s lobby.

Don’t miss the current Toulouse Lautrec and his 19th Century mentors exhibit running through Feb. 11.

Museum Hours are: Monday-Saturday: 10am- 5pm September through May, Thursday: 10am-8pm. The museum is closed Sunday.

INSIDER’S TIP AND TRIVIA:The museum store is a great

place to buy art. Enjoy!

CORAL SPRINGS MUSEUM OF ART2855 Coral Springs Dr.Coral Springs, FL 954.340.5000

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SHINO BAYADVICE

Bal Harbour Shops has a publicrelations firm. But each month,the mall’s internal marketingteam provides the firm updatedinformation on tenants, trafficand sales per square foot – whichhappens to be the highest in thenation. Those updates becomenews pitched to local and nationaljournalists.

Executives from CanyonRanch Miami Beach recentlyprepared a list of the latest trendsin healthy cooking options. Their P.R. firm got the content placedon ABC television as a segment onsimple, healthy appetizers for theholidays.

At Weston’s own Fitness 54,owners previewed some of thenovel workout regimens beingcreated using music, videos and a party atmosphere. Their P.R. teamworked with NBC news to craft asegment on New Year’s resolutionsand fitness goals.

In each instance, the businesshad its public relations andmarketing firm – in this case,Boardroom Communications– handle marketing and mediaplacement. But each business also

took a hands-on approach to the company’s marketing.

You may be the CEO or marketing executive with your company. But to create truly effective marketing, you also have to wear the Chief Marketing Officer’s hat.

Whether a retail store, law or accounting firm, or a real estate empire, anyone hoping for success in marketing must be his or her ownCMO. You can hire a marketing or PR firm. But to maximize successin marketing a business, brand or self, you should train your radar to recognize noteworthy marketing opportunities.

This doesn’t mean you’ll handle the marketing yourself. But since you know your business, the industry and the trends that are shaping both, you’re uniquely qualified to spot newsworthy items. This hands-on approach to idea generation will further fuel marketing and promotioncampaigns, newsletters, website or blog content, and Facebook updates.

How can you do this?A l w a y s

have your radar on. W h e t h e r f i e l d i n gcustomer or client calls,or reading your industry trade journalsor websites,look for timelynews that can be turned into marketing fodder to position your business as a thought leader in its space.

Partner with your marketing

firm. Feed them your activities,either by email whenever you’ve conjured a new concept, or as a list you can review during your status meetings. A good public relations firm will take what you’vegot and often parlay some of your company’s doings into news.

Make marketing a habit throughout the organization. It’s not enough for the CEO or marketing executive to do this. Everyone in the company should be on the lookout for ideas tofeed into the news pipeline. Salespeople may hear about customer success stories. Staff attorneys may have won or settled a case. Employees may discover a new way a product is being used – and can earn airtime or space in a publication.

Sharing the CMO’s hat and partnering with your marketing firm creates an “all hands” approach to marketing, certain to uncover more newsworthy ideas, pique reporters’ interest, and keep your business in the spotlight

with targeted essaging.Amy Schaecter

s Senior Account Director with B o a r d r o o m Communications. The South Flor ida-based public relations, marketing and social media firm focuses

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The technology of the Pellevésystem sets it apart from other wrinkle-reducing treatments. Whenyou are treated with Pellevé, a more focused Radio Frequency energyis delivered to areawhere elasticity is laclines have begun todevelop. This energy heats theskin, causing it tobegin producingcollagen. Collagen ia key component healthy, toned-lookinskin.

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FCC ADVICE

We’ve all heard about thedilemmas of hiring contractorsin South Florida. The complaintsare numerous and varying – thecontractor I called never showedup, the contractor I used on the jobstarted but never completed the work, the handyman I used brokesomething in my home but had noliability insurance to cover it, thecontractor I used ripped us off, etc.

The “contractor horror stories”noted above are the reason thatFlorida Contractor Connection(“FCC”) was created. FCC is a contractor referral service thatmatches homeowners in SouthFlorida with licensed and insuredcontractors. The best thing aboutFCC’s service is that it is 100% FREE to the homeowner. All of the home improvement specialists thatare in FCC’s professional network are licensed by the State of Florida,carry liability insurance, have atleast five (5) years of experience intheir field, provide references, andhave no disciplinary complaints ontheir record.

FCC’s network of professionalsincludes general contractors,painters, electricians, plumbers,paving companies, irrigationspecialists, roofers and handymenamongst others. Once a customer calls FCC, he/she is paired with a

contractor that is able to perform the work. FCC schedules the contractor to come to your home,on your own terms, and at the timeyou want them there. We remainin constant communication with allparties, supporting and answering all homeowner questions until theproject is completed.

FIVE SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS WITH FLORIDA CONTRACTOR CONNNECTION

1. Know what kind of work you want done to your home. Before FCC will provide you withcontractors from its network of professionals, FCC will interviewevery potential customer to determine the scope of work. FCC wants to maximize each client experience. Having a thorough base of information abwhat a certproject(s) will entis crucial to makinthat happen.

2 . M u l t i p l econtractor bidsFCC sendsevery client one contractor at a time but ishappy to offer a second or even a third contractor to come to your home to evaluate thejob and give a cost/labor estimate for the work. Obtaining multipleestimates gives FCC’s clients a clear picture of how differentcompanies stack up against one another. Not only does this allowa customer to know firsthand what a job’s baseline cost will be, but it

makes the job most affordable.3. With FCC, you are not hiring

a “Jack of All Trades”. All of thecontractors that are involved with FCC have unique experience in their specific field of expertise. A homeowner will no longer befaced with an electrician trying to perform a job designed for a handyman or a roofer trying to paint your house. Each contractor in the FCC network has performed jobs similar to the ones they weresent to perform at your home.

4. FCC sets boundaries on every job site. All of the contractors inthe FCC network are professional, courteous and willing to go the extra mile for an FCC client. Theyare conscious about being neat and clean through each phase of any job.

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BILTMORE HOTELGraced with natural elegance and

sophistication, the Biltmore Hotel, a luxury golf and spa resort, offers a world of history and sophistication in a stunning location in the exclusive Coral Gables, Surround yourself in a place of elegance, old world charm and beauty as you ease into indulgence and serenity. Reflecting the passion and vitality of one of America’s most exciting cities, Miami, the legendary Biltmore Hotel has been a favorite of world leaders, celebrities, and sports stars since its opening in the 1920s. A symbol of South Florida warmth and hospitality offering much more than exceptional accommodations, the Biltmore Hotel showcases championship golf, cosmopolitan dining, a luxury spa and premier conference facilities. Perhaps, this is why they’ve remained Miami’s only four-star, four-diamond hotel for six consecutive years.

This historic resort features grand hotel rooms and suites, highly acclaimed restaurants, a world-class spa and fitness center and spacious state-of-the-art conference facilities. Surrounding the Biltmore are 150 acres of lush and tropical landscapes, which include an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course, 10 tennis courts and the world-famous Biltmore pool with private cabana suites. An oasis of privacy and tranquility in the vibrant city of Miami, this upscale hotel is just minutes from the electricity of South Beach, Coconut Grove and downtown Miami.

The beautiful accommodations at the stately Biltmore consist of 273 guest rooms, including 130 spacious suites. The rooms feature luxurious details such as plush Egyptian bedding, Jerusalem stone-tiled floors and oversized windows. The elegant Biltmore Spa is a 12,000 sq. ft. sanctuary of astonishing beauty with panoramic views in all directions, it defines tranquility and relaxation. Hints of Zen traditions transcends

through the aroma of Green Tea Citrus, the cascading water walls, earth tones decor, a bamboo bridge and polished stones in rippling pools of water.

One of Miami’s most sophisticated and varied international dining experiences; the Biltmore features four restaurants, each with its own distinct personality, as well as two bars and a classic afternoon tea

service accompanied by live music. Offering an exceptional level of quality, imagination and appealing presentation, your dining experience is overseen by Executive Chef Philippe Ruiz creating the finest cuisine in the area.

Fontana Ristorante mounts one of the country’s most celebrated and lavish Sunday Champagne Brunch buffets promising a treat, second to none, for a special occasion or just a lazy Sunday afternoon.

In February 2009, the Biltmore Hotel furthered its longstanding passion for gastronomy and Commitment to excellence in the culinary arts by opening the Biltmore Culinary Academy. As the only hotel with a recreational cooking school operating in North America, the academy has a dedicated learning

area and fully equipped professional kitchen offering a variety of classes and workshops for both adults and children. Fun and educational, the Biltmore Culinary Academy is ideal for aspiring chefs of all levels.

The largest hotel pool in the continental United States, the Biltmore’s measures approximately 23,000 sq. ft. and holds 700,000 gallons of water. In the early days of the resort, it was the scene of spectacular Busby Berkeley-like water shows, diving exhibitions, fashion shows and celebrity parties. Today, it has become the stylish setting for relaxing, outdoor recreation and dining.

Built by Coral Gables’ developer, George Merrick, the Biltmore opened in 1926 as the epicenter of the city. Today, keeping with Merrick’s vision, the Biltmore is the ultimate Florida destination resort. A place of elegance, beauty, and calm, the Biltmore is a luxury resort located in Coral Gables at 1200 Anastasia Avenue. For additional information or to make a reservation, please call (305)445-1926 or visit www.biltmorehotel.com.

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BILTMORE HOTELDINING

The Biltmore’s signature restaurant, Palme d’Or, brings a taste of France to Coral Gables with dishes ranging from simple, yet sublime to expertly exotic. Fresh flavors and stunning presentation are found in every seasonal offering. Though the menu comprises fresh seafood, vegetarian-friendly items, select meats, and house specialties, guests are encouraged to customize their dining experiences. Your meal will be even more memorable with selections from their award-winning international wine list.

Since taking the helm at Palme d’Or, Chef Philippe Ruiz has won accolades for his ingenious interpretation of French Nouvelle Cuisine, including numerous James Beard Award nominations. Ruiz’s award-winning cuisine has “raised the standard” on the South Florida culinary scene.

Our French culinary adventure began with a luscious Smoked Scottish Salmon Napoleon layered with Hawaiian heart of palm,

Dugeness Crab and Osetra caviar…simply irresistible! Creamy Maine Lobster Bisque “My Way” is served with Maine scallop mousse ravioli and saffron cream cappuccino. Summer Heirloom Tomato “Mille Feuilles” with marinated buffalo mozzarella and Provencal crispy bread was creamy and delicious. The Le Trio was organic truffled scrambled eggs, wild mushroom ragout and fingerling potato “Potage”. Special Homemade Foie Gras Terrine with black truffle and tropical fruit chutney is a feast for the most discriminating palate.

Delicate Braised Lemon Sole Filet with smoked English pea Puree, sautéed baby artichoke in a carrot and cumin beurre blanc melted in our mouths while the Grilled Mediterranean Wild Striped Bass with potato scale Provencal, vegetable ragout saffron, smoked paprika and chorizo chips burst with flavor. A special treat is the Maine Lobster Fricassee which is deglazed with Sauterne and served with summer

organic vegetables in a bisque reduction infused with rosemary.

Perfectly grilled Buffalo Tenderloin is served with fingerling potatoes, ripe vine tomato and traditional béarnaise foam. The Deconstructed Couscous combines roasted rack of lamb, spiced sausage, vegetable ragout and semolina while the Seared Duck Aiguillettes with celery flan in a seasonal black cherry sweet and sour sauce was amazing. Slowly Braised Veal Osso Bucco with creamy faro risotto and baby carrot and turnip confit was tender and juicy.

Our sweet indulgence included Exotique Mille Feuille layering coconut mousse, guava jelly, lime banana cremeux and pinacolada ice cream as well as a decadent L’Opera sponge cake layered with dark chocolate and coffee mouse, served with Tahitian vanilla ice cream. Don’t miss the irresistible Le Souffle A L’Americaine, a lemon cheesecake soufflé with strawberry sorbet or the Tarte A La Framboise, a classic fresh raspberry tart with Greek yogurt sorbet.

With such beautiful surroundings as well as impeccable service and cuisine, second to none, Palme D’Or is perfect for special celebrations or just creating a delicious gourmet memory. Rated ‘Top Restaurant’ by the 2010 South Florida Zagat Guide, the Biltmore’s stunning signature restaurant presents an unparalleled dining experience. Located in the legendary Biltmore Hotel at 1200 Anastasia Avenue in Coral Gables, Palme D’Or is open for dinner and reservations are recommended by calling (305) 913-3201. Bon Appétit…

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CLOSING TIMEAND another thing...

Do you know how to read musical notation? If you do, you know that when you’re reading music you’re actually reading at least two things simultaneously. Because written music tells you what note to play and exactly when to play it.

Written language, on the other hand, only tells you one thing — what letter to pronounce. Of course, punctuation helps indicate pacing — pause at a comma, stop at a period, I’m not really sure what to do at a semicolon — but it’s still up to you to interpret how the author wanted the piece paced and emphasized.

For example, read the following sentences aloud and place your emphasis on the boldfaced capitalized words. You’ll see how the pacing — and the meaning — can change based on where you choose to place the emphasis.

I didn’t say you should leave now.I DIDN’T say you should leave now.I didn’t SAY you should leave now.I didn’t say YOU should leave now.I didn’t say you SHOULD leave now.I didn’t say you should LEAVE now.I didn’t say you should leave NOW.As you just saw, the same sentence can be interpreted

seven different ways depending on how you pronounce the words. And the author gives you no instruction as to what the proper interpretation should actually be.

Music notation is not like that. The composer provides the musician with the note to play, the time signature to play it in, the exact moment each note should be played, the way the note should be attacked, and the volume with which the note should be played. That’s why an entire orchestra can play a piece of music simultaneously and get it mostly right on the first reading. Of course the conductor can add flavorings and nuance, as can each player, but the basic structure still provides instructions for every part of the composition.

At the same time, musical notation has a way to allow the musician to add his or her own ideas to the piece. Here the composer might suggest what the musician should play but also provides for the instrumentalists to create their own music and explore their own musical ideas by playing what they feel, and hopefully, what fits into the structure of what the rest of the ensemble is doing. Needless to say, musicians, composers, and music producers have very specific terms for this activity of making it up as you go along. In jazz music, the proper jargon is improvisation. In country music it’s called making it up as you go along.

Ironically, written language, which doesn’t put nearly the same restraints on interpretation of prose, makes no accommodation for preplanned spontaneity. Sure, a rabbi

or minister might halt their liturgical reading to allow parishioners to riff on a theme (the clergy call it private mediation) but when was the last time you were reading a novel and the author inserted a few blank pages for you to add your own thoughts? There’s just no room for readers to add their own words to a written piece.

That’s why sarcasm and irony seldom works well in print or online advertising. It’s one thing for the copywriter to add their own dramatic inflection to a headline when they present it to a client, but it’s quite another to expect a reader to add that same emphasis. Instead, the language of ads must be clear, simple, and to the point. Hopefully this will cause an emotional response without depending on a specific interpretive performance from the reader.

Politicians, too, get tripped up by using emphasis on certain words that makes sense when they’re giving a speech but lose all meaning when they’re quoted in print. And as we’ve seen lately, many politicians’ language trips them up when they lie or flip-flop, but that’s a whole other issue.

Just imagine if Gershwin had e-mailed the lyrics of his famous song to his manager:

“You like potato and I like potato,You like tomato and I like tomato,Potato, potato, tomato, tomato,Let’s call the whole thing off.”Say what? Call the whole thing

off just because we use the same words? What’s up with that? Clearly something was lost in the translation.

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