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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Lance Harke, President, Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce
Jesse Walters, Executive Director
Nicholas Steadman, Office Assistant
2014 Board of Directors
President
Lance Harke, Esq., Harke Clasby & Bushman LLC
Vice President
Jonathan Meltz, Esq., The Meltz Law Firm
Vice President
Roxanne Davies, Barry University
Vice President
Georgee´ Kluck, Keller Williams Georgee´ & Co.
Vice President
Elaiza Irizarry, Miami Theater Center
Treasurer
Greg Muzii, CPA, Kaufman, Rossin & Co.
Past President
John McPhee, Esq., Waterman McPhee
Secretary
Jesse Walters, Greater Miami Shores
Chamber of Commerce
Susan Ackley, Ackley Marketing Group
David Benjamin, Benjamin Melmer
Elizabeth Besade Perez, Barry University
Alice Burch, Burch and Burch
Theresa Caccamise, Downtown Village Square
Gladys Coia, The Coia Law Group
John D’Alessandro, Miami Shores Village People
Patrick Duffy, Duffy Realty
Michael Finkelstein, F&F Construction
Patrice Gillespie-Smith
John Hornbuckle, United Claims Specialists
Christopher Kelley, Esq., Christopher Kelley, P.A.
Dennis Kleinman, FEMBI – Dennis Kleinman
Roger Langer, Langer Electric
Susie Lawson, Keller Williams
Julio Martinez, Hightower Property Management
Jeffrey A. Miller, Jeffrey A. Miller, LCSW
Mark Piper, Mark Piper/Northwestern
Barbara Plizga, North Shore Medical Center
Douglas Stokesberry, DMD, P.A.
Stokesberry Family Dental
Lynn Waterman, Esq., Waterman McPhee LLP
Steven Weber, Esq., Berger Singerman LLP
CHAMBER TRUSTEES
Berger Singerman LLP
Thank You For Supporting
Our Chamber!
This being my final President’s Message, in addition to the
holiday season, it seems appropriate to give thanks to all of
you in this community who make this such a special place
to live. The members of this Chamber, who I see actively involved in almost every
community event, deserve our deep appreciation for volunteering their time and
energy to enrich and improve our lives on a daily basis. From my vantage point, we
live in a vital community with tremendous resources and potential. To those of you
who regularly contribute to bettering our quality of life, and who can be counted
on to step forward regardless of the difficulties involved, I thank you. To those of
you who have recently moved into our neighborhood or who have not yet decided
whether to engage in local community issues — I urge you to do so. Without your
voice, and your input, we will not be the best community we can be. Get involved,
stay involved, and you will surely make a difference.
Our Chamber is unique in that — unlike other more business-minded Chambers
in larger cities — we are focused on public service and giving back to the
community we have chosen to live or make our livelihoods within. The
unparalleled success of Green Day is a testament to the potential in our
community that can be unlocked if we all pull together for a
good cause. Though we will not always agree on matters of
great public importance, we can agree to be respectful of
each other, civil with each other, and neighborly toward
each other. Indeed, we can even be nice to each other.
In the end we are judged not by what we say,
but what we do.
Happy holidays and I wish each of you
a peaceful, prosperous, and glorious
New Year.
Greater Miami Shores Egret • December 2014 • Volume 57 • Number 12
9701 NE Second Avenue, Miami Shores, FL, 33138 • 305-754-5466
e-mail: chamber@miamishores.com • www.miamishores.com • facebook.com/MiamiShores
The Egret is the official publication of the Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce, and is published monthly.
It is distributed to the 6,400 homes, apartments, and businesses within the villages of Miami Shores, Biscayne Park,
El Portal, and The Preserves Townhomes free of charge. Views expressed in this publication are those of the editorial
staff and do not necessarily reflect those of the Board of Directors. Advertising is limited to organizations that are
members of the Chamber. Information in it is intended for Chamber member organizations as well as the residents of our
communities. Please contact the Chamber for more information on membership, advertising, distribution, or content.
This magazine printed with the environment in mind. Whenever possible, soy-based inks and
pre- and post-consumer recycled paper are used in the printing process. Additionally, paper
waste from the printing process is recycled. Please recycle this magazine.
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Record-setting green day street fair was fun for all!
Picture perfect weather greeted us all on the morning of Saturday,
October 18 for Green Day 2014. In fact, you could say it was
“Chamber of Commerce weather”! It was clear, dry, and under
sparkling blue skies nearly 4,000 local residents jammed NE 2nd
Avenue for our annual street fair. At times there were so many
people that attendees had to wait to navigate certain blocks.
A record 130 vendors set up shop to interact with residents and the
9500 block was the busiest, with a stage with live music, eight food
trucks, food and beverage vendors, and seating for the music and
dining. A bustling “Kids Zone” anchored the north end thanks to
the generosity of North Shore Medical Center. Kids ages 2 to 16
climbed a rock wall, played fussball, jumped on a trampoline, and
worked off energy in bounce houses. Barry University’s Athletic
Village also offered kids the chance to show off their moves.
The Chamber of Commerce thanks Co-Chairs Kim Krause and
Susan Ackley, the Green Day Planning Committee, as well as Miami
Shores Village for setup, breakdown, cleanup and security support.
View more Green Day memories online on the Chamber’s
facebook page: www.facebook.com/MiamiShores.
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COMMUNITY News
If you or someone you know is currently
without medical insurance you can
get a complete physical, including
Comprehensive Exam, Labs, EKG, and any
medication needed for elevated cholesterol,
Hypertension, and Diabetes (not including
insulin) at Tamayo Medical Center and
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for only $100! Call 305-835-2797 for an
appointment or for more information, and
tell them you heard about it in the Egret!
Connie A. Benson, CPA has relocated the
offices of CB Accounting Services LLC to
9620 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 207. A longtime Miami Shores resident, business owner
and Chamber member, Ms. Benson offers
accounting, bookkeeping, and QuickBooks
ProAdvisor services to small to mid-sized
businesses in the Miami Shores, Biscayne
Park, and El Portal areas. Ms. Benson serves
on the Board of Doctors Charter School
in Miami Shores. CB Accounting Services,
LLC is your “Friendly Local Accountant”.
Regina Vlasek of Jolly Mutt Pet Grooming
Salon in downtown Miami Shores has
created a non-profit organization with
Karina Goldenberg called Saving Sage
Animal Rescue Foundation, to take care
of abandoned animals. They are currently
tackling the un-neutered cat population in
our community. If you know of a cat or a
cat colony in need of these services, you
are welcome to call Regina at 786-356-2116
or Karina at 305-298-8346. They will
be holding a fund raiser on Friday,
December 12, from 6-9 p.m., on the
200 block of NE 98th St. with live music,
refreshments, and pictures with Santa.
Join the Muppets and the Miami Shores
Fine Arts Commission for a festive holiday
movie matinee on Saturday, December
13th, 11:00 a.m. at O Cinema Miami
Shores at Miami Theater Center. The
Muppet Christmas Carol will be shown
and there will be special holiday surprises
for everyone! Suggested donation is $5/
person. More details available online at
miamishoresvillage.com’s Recreation link.
The Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Woman’s
Cancer Association of the University of
Miami, based in Miami Shores, is dedicated
to increasing wellness in the community
through raising funds for cancer research,
support, education, and service. Heidi
Hewes’ meeting will be held on Wednesday,
December 3rd, 7 p.m. social, 7:30 p.m.
meeting. If you’d like to attend one of the
meetings, mixers, or events, please email
heidiheweswca@gmail.com.
The 23rd Annual Holiday Walk will be held
on Sunday, December 14th from 4-7 p.m
on Miami Shores’ west end. Tickets are $35
and available online at holidaywalk2014.
bpt.me. For more information, please
email heidiheweswca@gmail.com.
Heidi Hewes is collecting donations
for the Bargain Box, 1350 West Flagler.
The Bargain Box is a resale thrift shop
open 6-days a week offering outstanding
values to the community while profiting
the Woman’s Cancer Association of the
University of Miami. The WCA Thrift store
is open Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. Tax-deductible donations are accepted
— gently worn clothing, home furnishings,
linens, glassware, accessories, art work,
luggage, jewelry, etc. Call Jackie Butler at
305-633-8068, x107 or Bill Tenney at 305308-4639 for questions and FREE pick up.
Heidi Hewes thanks donors Christine Lupo,
Georgee Kluck, Sweet Pea Ellman, Gail
Presson of 2nd Look, Barbara Poe, Dawn
Huckestein, and Bill and Nora Tenney.
Do you own a classic car? The Chamber of
Commerce is compiling a list of classic car
owners and planning to re-create the classic
car block for next year’s Green Day. Simply
call (305-754-5466) or send us an e-mail
(chamber@miamishores.com) with your
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Hey, it’s Miami and it’s the holidays! So of course we have to involve
rum and thank the good folks at Bacardi for this frosty libation.
Colorful, easy to make, and delicious!
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1. Blend together frozen Margarita Mix, 1/2 cup rum,and 5 cups of ice for 45 to 60
seconds or until uniform. If you only have one blender, transfer into a pitcher.
2. Blend together frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Mix, 1/2 cup rum and five cups of
ice for 45 to 60 seconds or until uniform.
3. Pour both mixes into glass simultaneously, so that Margarita fills one side of the
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December 2014 Chamber calendar
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Thanks to these Chamber
memberS Who recently
renewed their annual
memberships:
Insurance
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Tuesday,DEC.
4:30 p.m.
Executive Committee meets at the
Chamber of Commerce office
SATURDAY, DEC.
8:30 A.m. – NOON
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Annual Planning Session and
Board of Directors Meeting,
Barry University LaVoie Hall
CHAMBER HOLIDAY event TUESDAY, DEC.
5:30-7:30 P.M.
CHAMBER OFFICES
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Mix and mingle downtown while we
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Need a notary? The Chamber of Commerce
provides notary service, free for Chamber
members, and just $5 for community
members. Call or stop by the Chamber
and ask for Jesse. We also FAX for $1/page.
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MIAMI SHORES Unity Ball a smashing success!
The Miami Shores Country Club was transformed in to a colorful
nightclub on Saturday, November 1st for Miami Shores annual
charity fundraising gala — and it was a big winner for our
community, its schools, and non-profits!
The 2014 “Unity Ball” attracted a record 425 attendees and raised
over $90,000 through ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, and a
silent auction.
100% of the net proceeds of the Unity Ball will benefit local
community organizations that provide and create programs
to educate, culturally stimulate and support inclusive practices
that include all the residents of Miami Shores and neighboring
communities. The Unity Ball has forged a relationship with a
respected leader in giving and philanthropy, The Miami Foundation,
a 501c3 non-profit organization, so all donations are tax deductible.
A grant committee comprised of local community leaders convened
by Unite Miami Shores is currently accepting grant requests for 2015.
More details and grant application can be found online at
www.unitemiamishores.com.
The Chamber of Commerce salutes Unity Ball committee
members Robert Bourne, John Challenor, Elizabeth Hitt, Julia
Hammond, Giselle Kovac, John D’ Alessandro, Dennis Leyva,
and Alison Burgos. Our community’s “Social Event of the Year” had
a decidedly fresh, fun feel this year as you can see from these photos!
All photos courtesy of Silvia Ros Photography.
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912 NE 81 St.
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495 NE 91 St.
495 NE 91 St.
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490 NE 108 St.
469 NE 91 St.
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75 NE 104 St.
1201 NW 102 St.
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960 NE 85 St.
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421 NE 82 St
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841 NE 95 St.
515 NE 93 St.
EL PORTAL
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200 NE 85 St.
252 NE 87 St.
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NEWS
Barry community celebrates
history and mission with
Founders’ Week
Barry University hosted its annual Founders’
Week celebration November 8-14 to
commemorate the school’s history, mission,
Catholic identity, and Dominican heritage. Held
each year in November, Founders’ Week pays
tribute to Barry’s origins and remembers the
university’s founders: Mother Mary Gerald
Barry, Bishop Patrick Barry, Monsignor William
Barry, former Miami Shores Mayor John
Thompson, and the Adrian Dominican Sisters,
for whom Barry is a sponsored institution.
The weeklong festivities included events such as
the Founders’ 5K Fun Run, Founders’ Week
Mass, a distinguished lecture featuring social
justice advocate Linda Plitt Donaldson, PhD, the
Plant the Campus Green beautification project,
and the crowd-pleasing Community Fest –
an afternoon filled with games and spirit
competitions.
Through the celebration of Founders’ Week,
the Barry community seeks to strengthen their
personal and collective understanding of how
to best live the Barry mission and core
commitments.
Podiatric Medicine students
achieve 100% pass rate on
Part 1 of national exam
Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine
reported 100% pass rates for the class of 2016 on
the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exam
(APMLE) Part 1 board examination. This is the
second consecutive year that Barry students have
attained this benchmark.
Students enrolled in any of the nine colleges of
podiatric medicine in the country are required
to pass Parts 1 and 2 of the APMLE series before
beginning residency training. Part 3 of the
APMLE is taken during residency. The APMLE
series is overseen by the National Board of
Podiatric Medical Examiners.
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Barry University hosted its annual Founders’ Week celebration November 8-14. Top Le: Participants begin the Founders 5K
Fun Run. Right: Barry students participate in the bed race competition during Community Fest. Bottom Le: Barry students
plant sustainable foilage during Plant the Campus Green.
Dissection without a cadaver: Barry University
introduces 3-D interactive teaching tool for
health science students
Barry University has recently acquired new
technology that allows current and future
physicians to examine the human body like
never before through the use of life-sized, virtual
anatomy imagery. Like a gigantic tablet, the
Anatomage table allows students and faculty to
virtually dissect the human anatomy layer by
layer. They can customize various pathologies
and visualize skeletal tissues, muscles, organs,
and soft tissue. Barry is one of only four schools
in Florida, and the only school in Miami-Dade
County, to own the new equipment.
This new technology allows medical schools to
have an alternative to traditional cadavers.
Supporters of the 3-D virtual technology say
inexperienced students can practice their skills
and redo their incisions in a way that real
cadavers do not allow. Medical students can to
further sharpen their skills by the time they are
ready to work on a real person.s
The same holds true for experienced physicians,
who can use scans of actual patients and inspect
body images before surgery to minimize any
surprises during an operation. They can see
what is there before making the first incision.
Surgeons can also use the Anatomage table to
locate specific pathology in several views and
decide treatment plans and post-surgical
reviews.
The Egret • Miami Shores | Biscayne Park | El Portal • December 2014 Unlike plastic models, the table allows students
to view structures at infinite angles and better
understand how different structures relate
within the body. The table offers realistic
visualization of 3-D anatomy by combining
imaging from X-rays, ultrasounds, and MRIs.
The Anatomage table costs approximately
$80,000 and can hold up to a terabyte of data,
which equals information for about 1,000
patients.
BARRY UNIVERSITY UPCOMING EVENTS
Almost, Maine
December 4 – 6 | Pelican Theatre
Join the Barry University Fine Arts Department for
“Almost, Maine.” Residents of a Maine town find
themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected
and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised.
Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the
hearts mend – almost – in this delightful
midwinter night’s dream.
Please visit the following sites for a list of all the
events taking place at Barry.
Department of Fine Arts
www.barry.edu/fine-arts/calendar
Intercollegiate Athletics
www.barry.edu/athletics
Community Learning Partnership
of Greater Miami Shores
www.barry.edu/clp
miamishores.com
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Rates, terms and restrictions December change and apply.
Each month a Chamber member realtor is given the opportunity to feature a listing.
This month’s property is listed with Cathy Imburgia of Imburgia Realty. This Quayside
waterfront property is situated on 34 acres of lush landscaping with unobstructed
panoramic views of the intracoastal waterway with deep water marina. For more
information on this condo or other Quayside properties, call Cathy at 786-566-1903.
Welcome to our new neighbors! These homes were recently sold …
Biscayne Park:
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Greater Miami Shores Schools Report
The Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce welcomes submissions for this column by all schools that are members of the Chamber, whether public
or private. To find out about submitting information on behalf of your favorite school, please contact Jesse Walters at the Chamber at 305-754-5466.
Miami Shores Community Church School (MSCCS) parents
enjoyed the annual October Paella Night in conjunction with
the bi-monthly Parents Night Out. Each year, the school
organizes this fun event for parents to become better acquainted
with one another at the start of the school year. They had an
amazing turn-out and plans are in the works for another one
this Spring.
The MSCCS Debate Club (selected students from second
through fifth grades) organized its first of several fund-raising
car washes to raise funds to travel to Washington, D.C. Last
school year, the students traveled to Tallahassee.
MSCCS’s annual toy-drive is underway in partnership with
Toys For Tots to bring holiday gifts to children in our
community who are less fortunate.
The Cushman School celebrated the heritage of its Hispanic
neighbors when students from their sister school in Madrid,
the Altair School, came to visit Cushman for two weeks.
Twenty students and two teachers joined host families and were
welcomed to the campus. Students learned about each other’s
culture and language. Last year, fifteen Cushman students went
to Spain and experienced the culture of their host families.
Also during October’s Hispanic Heritage Month, elementary
and middle school students connected with others from
Hispanic countries, real-time, and engaged in projects and/or
conversations about cultural differences. Teachers also provided
real-time English and Spanish classes to one another.
Many classes engaged in Hispanic culture through cooking,
literature, games, and Latin music. Lessons also included
Chapultepec, Dia de la Rasa and Dia de los Muertos. Fifth grade
students have been working on a Hispanic artist project, and
upon the completion, will present their favorite Hispanic artist.
The School’s music department joined with the PE coaches to
teach the children two Hispanic dances, which was part of an
overall ‘International’ theme for the dance assembly at the
end of October.
Montessori Pre-School
The Cushman Middle School basketball team recently won
the Monsignor Pace Middle School Basketball Tournament
Championship. The team started the tournament by beating
Moore 43-16. Cushman the defeated the defending champions,
St. Rose, 38-16. The semifinal game saw the Cougars defeat
Blessed Trinity 44-5. In the final, Cushman faced St. Mary’s and
won the championship game 38-26. By winning the Pace preseason tournament, Cushman starts the season 4-0 ahead of its
South Florida Middle School Conference schedule.
Miami Shores Elementary School is celebrating another
successful fall with participation in Miami Shores Green Day, a
fall book exchange, and a fall dance. The school’s PTA has also
announced it’s 2014-2015 development goals, including the
establishment of the Project Pledge Fund to help raise funds and
awareness for the top-rated school. The goals, as directed by the
principal, Brenda Swain, are to renew the school’s Accelerated
Reader Program, replace 925 books in the Media Center, and
replace classroom desktop computers for the teachers. The
budget for this fundraising year has been set at $25.50 per
attending child/$587 per classroom. The total amount needed
is estimated at $20,400 to cover this year’s portion of the
financial gap. The PTA asks the community to please rise to the
challenge, as many of you did with ice buckets and pink ribbons,
and make a donation to the Miami Shores Elementary PTA
through its Pay Pal account at http://bitly.com/1slMwit or via
checks dropped off at the school.
Doctors Charter School (DCS) urges you to save the date for their
annual fund raiser, “Evening in the Courtyard”. It will be held
on February 6th, 2015 and is sponsored by the DCS-PTSA.
Go to www.doctorscharterschool.org for more information.
DCS Junior Moesha Naissance’s essay “A Day in the Life,” in
which she compared the life of a teenager in 1939 to a modernday teenager, won first prize in the essay contest sponsored by
the Dade County Federal Credit Union in partnership with
the Miami-Dade County Library System. Under Ms. Jadallah’s
guidance, students in AP US History and Dual Enrollment
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competed with other high school students
between the ages of 14 and 18. Moesha’s
recognition comes with a $1,075 cash prize!
The DCS boys cross country team recently
competed in the Regional Championship.
16 teams competed, from which only six
advanced to the State Championship.
Coming into the race, the boys thought
they would be fighting for the sixth and
final spot, but they were not content with
that and ran their best race of the season
to finish third place as a team! They were
led by Jonathan Gill (14th place), Tristan
Cravello (25th place), Darwin Abreu (26th
place), Alex Pegg (35th place), and Torrian
Wallace (47th place).
The DCS Music Department’s Annual
Winter Concert will be held on December
16th at 7:00 p.m. featuring an evening of
music performed by the band and chorus.
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
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MIAMI SHORES Directory | miamishoresvillage.com
Herta Holly, Mayor
Jesse Walters, Vice Mayor
Jim McCoy, Council Member
Hunt Davis, Council Member
Ivonne Ledesma, Council Member
Important Phone Numbers
Village Hall
Police Department
Brockway Library
Aquatic Center
Country Club
Building and Zoning
Public Works
Community Center
Field House
305-795-2207
305-759-2468
305-758-8107
305-795-2241
305-795-2360
305-795-2204
305-795-2210
305-758-8103
305-758-6701
Village Council Meetings
Country Club
Tuesday, December 2, 7:30 p.m. at Miami
SundayBreakfast from 10:00 a.m.
Shores Village Hall. Just one meeting this month!
Brunch 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Live streaming and recordings of previous
Bar open until 7:00 p.m.
meetings are viewable on the Village’s website.
Monday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.*
Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.*
Community Center
Wednesday11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.*
The complete events schedule is available on
the Village’s website “Recreation” quick link.
Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.*
Friday
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.*
Aquatic Center
Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.*
Open only for Miami Shores residents and
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their guests. $4/Shores resident; $6 guest.
Dinner and Brunch Reservations:
Shipwreck Cove is now closed for the season.
305-795-2360
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BISCAYNE PARK Directory | biscayneparkfl.gov
Important Phone Numbers
Village Commission
Ed Burke Recreation Center
Village Hall (M-F, 9 am to 5 pm) 305-899-8000
Police Department – Emergency 911
Police Non-Emergency Dispatch 305-895-6263
Police Clerk’s Office
305-899-8000
Public Works Department 305-893-4346
Ed Burke Recreation Center 305-893-3711
Building Department 305-899-8000
Code Compliance Department 305-899-8000
Mayor David Coviello
dcoviello@biscayneparkfl.gov
Commissioner Bob Anderson
banderson@biscayneparkfl.gov
Commissioner Fred Jonas
fjonas@biscayneparkfl.gov
Commissioner Roxanna Ross
rross@biscayneparkfl.gov
Commissioner Barbara Watts
bwatts@biscayneparkfl.gov
11400 NE 9th Court, Biscayne Park
Facility hours from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Park hours from sunrise to sunset
Village Administration
Heidi Shafran, Village Manager 305-899-8000
Krishan Manners,
Public Services Manager
305-899-8000
Maria C. Camara, Village Clerk 305-899-8000
Mayor’s MESSAGE
david j. coviello
Commission meetings are held the first
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Ed
Burke Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court.
The Village of Biscayne Park’s annual
Winter Fest celebration will take place
this year on Saturday, December 20th,
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Word has it that “snow” is in the forecast,
but that won’t delay Santa’s parade
through the Village and arrival at the
Ed Burke Recreation Center (11400 NE 9th
Court). Plans are in the works for a grand
parade through the Village with
new, added participants.
The celebration continues after the
parade with food trucks, games, rides,
and bounce houses, plus Santa will be
available for pictures and to take down
those last minute gift requests! Kids of
all ages will also be treated to a car and
motorcycle show.
We invite you to join us on Saturday,
December 20th for Winter Fest at the
Village of Biscayne Park!
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Important Phone Numbers
Village Hall
Police
Community Policing
305-795-7880
305-795-7870
786-278-5439
Village Administration
Jason Walker, Village Manager 305-795-7880
Carolina Montealegre,
Interim Village Clerk
305-795-7880
Village Commission
Claudia V. Cubillos, Mayor
Roxanne Isaacs, Councilperson Seat 1
Aubrey Brunson, Councilperson Seat 2
Omarr C. Nickerson, Councilperson Seat 3
Harold E. Mathis, Councilperson Seat 4
Meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of every
month at 7:00 p.m. at El Portal Village Hall.
Mayor’s MESSAGE | Claudia V. Cubillos
As both a resident and business owner in our Village,
I am humbled and honored by the support, confidence,
and sincere excitement I’ve been shown by the people of
El Portal. I’m ready, committed and focused on
El Portal today and it’s future, for generations to come.
My first priority is to pull the new Council together as a
TEAM, implement short-term goals and a long-term vision
for El Portal, as well as spearhead Resident-Interest Groups
and Meetings.
I am looking forward to do what the people of El Portal have sent me here to do
— which is use my leadership skills and financial acumen to get down to business.
Again, thank you!
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Club Corner
A listing of area fraternal, social, and civic organizations and their upcoming meetings:
Organization
Meets
TimeLocation Contact
Heidi Hewes Chapter, WCA
Wednesday, December 3 7:00 p.m.
Call for location
Meetings, mixers, & events in support of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Catherine McLaney
305-450-1212
Miami Shores Community Alliance
Susan Ackley
305-759-1812
Wednesday, December 3
.
8:00 a.m.
Community Center
Miami Shores Friendly Villagers
Tuesday, December 2
11:30 a.m.
Country Club
A holiday tradition! The Community Church Children’s Choir. RSVP to Helen by 11/28 please. $22..
Helen Mendel
305-751-6885
Kiwanis Club of Miami Shores
1st & 3rd Thursdays
12:15 p.m.
Country Club
& North Miami
Sam Michels
305-757-5599
Miami Shores Optimists Club
Call for date and time
Country Club
Eddie Lewis
305-812-8516
Miami Shores Property Owners Association Call for date
7:00 p.m.
Community Center
Call for the dates of the three meetings held each year.
Bekky Leonard
0305-759-2235
Miami Shores Village People
Call for date and location 5:00-7:00 p.m. Peter Regalado
Free non-membership social group for LGBT residents and straight allies. Cocktails & hors d’ouevres.786-543-0770
Miami Shores Woman’s Club Annual Gala
Friday, December 6
7:00 p.m.
Country Club
Annual Gala Christmas Ball with dancing to the Silver Wings, gourmet dinner. $60. RSVP to Pat please!
Pat Cocchi
305-754-0258
Miami Shores Woman’s Club Meeting
Tuesday, December 9
11:00 a.m.
Country Club
Carolyne Cadwallader
The Woman’s Club “Skitsters” perform under the direction of Candy Rengstel in the 305-757-7661
musical play “Candy’s Crazy Christmas Dinner”. $22. RSVP to Carolyne by Dec. 6
Rotary Club of Miami Shores
Every Wednesday
12:15 p.m.
Country Club
Clarice Kodsi
786-464-0841
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Each month, we feature a question or a photograph from our Archives. The Miami
Shores Country Club donates a $25 gift certificate to a randomly drawn person
supplying the correct response. The winner is drawn on the 15th of the month.
Last month we ran a photo of the ribbon cutting ceremony
when NE 2nd Avenue in downtown Miami Shores was
re-opened following construction in 2009. We asked if you
could identify the gentleman in a white polo shirt and cargo
pants in the foreground, surrounded by local dignitaries.
Miami Shores ?
History Corner
December’S QUESTION:
Our winner is always randomly drawn but not this month, and when you read why
we trust that you will understand. The name of the person we were looking for was,
of course, the late, great Lew Soli, immediate past Executive Director of the Chamber
of Commerce. The very first call we received was from Mr. Soli’s daughter, Michelle
Laurenceau, Miami Shores Police Sargeant.
For those of you who guessed correctly, we trust that you will see why this month’s
winner must be Lew’s daughter!
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The photo above is courtesy of
Susan Akers. If you can name either
individual in the vintage photograph,
or the year in which is was taken
in this Miami Shores home, you’re
entered! Something about that tree
says it isn’t “real”, but it is surrounded
by two lovely women.
Know the answer? Call the Chamber
at 305-754-5466 or email chamber@
miamishores.com. If you get our
voice mail or send an e-mail, please
tell us your NAME and how to
contact you if you are the winner!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO
ALL OF OUR LOYAL
READERS!
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