Stories written by Bari Auerbach

Thanksgiving Story

Just as the Pilgrims set foot in the New World on December 11, 1620, pioneers dedicated to taking control of their own destiny and forging the City of Sunny Isles Beach accomplished their goal on June 16, 1997 and ever since, there has been much to be thankful for. ‘PIONEERS OF PROGRESS’ One of the [...]

Business leaders raving about Brazilian Business Tours

Register now for next tour and trade missions March 6-13, 2013 With the goal to “capitalize on booming Brazil,” premier companies have been joining Gláucia Hartman of GH International Consulting for Business Tours to Brazil’s top markets. And now, registration is opening for the fourth tour March 6-13, 2013. “Destinations will include Sao Paulo (March [...]

La Familia ‘great deals’ attract Doral customers

La Familia Pawn & Jewelry (“where there’s always a great deal”) is also giving Miami customers a great deal to learn about one of the most successful chains of its kind in Florida. Providing superior customer service, La Familia stores in Florida and Puerto Rico are renowned for offering the best prices, rates and service [...]

Life of the City-Smart City

Now that the city’s K-8 school is getting ready to expand, there may be more classrooms available for teaching new courses like these proving why Sunny Isles Beach is such a “smart city!” MATH WHIZ: This course could teach how the city’s finance department calculates fiscal year budgets enabling residents to pay lower property tax [...]

‘Everybody Talks’

Around town, everybody’s talking about how Aventura is being affected by issues like these making national news headlines: Baggage Fees: Since airlines are making millions charging baggage fees, savvy Aventura valet companies are thinking about charging extra for carrying up an abundance of shopping bags – with a premium charge added if they’re from exclusive [...]

Higher Learning

When students start the 2013/2014 school year, the Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 School will be taking learning to a higher level – literally. New levels will soon be added to the existing school building to accommodate 12 new classrooms and roof deck. The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission approved the expansion project to [...]

Be a ‘diet detective’

Next time you go to buy groceries, bring your “diet detective” magnifying glass to enlarge nutrition labels and ensure what you’re choosing is smart to put in your cart. Items you may think are “healthy” can be really high in sugar, fat, sodium and calories that can sabotage healthy eating and weight management goals. Track [...]

Monster Success

Everyone attending the city’s “Booogie by the Beach” Halloween event Friday Oct. 26 and Saturday Oct. 27 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Pelican Community Park is sure to have fun celebrating the city’s monster success plus all the treats with no tricks that make enjoying the booo-tiful life in the City of Sunny [...]

Howard Finkelstein, Broward Public Defender speaks about justice

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"Equality and justice for all” was the focus of the Aventura Marketing Council’s August Chairman’s Roundtable luncheon featuring Howard Finkelstein, Broward’s Public Defender and renowned legal analyst for Channel 7 News featuring his famous Help Me Howard segments. The meeting was hosted by attorney Russel Lazega of Florida Insurance Advocates - a 15- attorney, statewide [...]

‘Quick and painless’ relief

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Holistic Health Care Miami masters pain management Whether you have an aching back, sore muscles, a sports injury or are trying to cope with other “painful situations,” Holistic Health Care Miami’s pain management strategies encompass a variety of individualized treatments that can help improve your quality of life in the most quick and painless ways. [...]

Reneé Ricca offers ‘fitness and fun for everyone’

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Renee´ Ricca is renowned for teaching classical methods of Pilates and Gyrotonics - and now, her Aventura-based studio is introducing a newly- expanded schedule of classes for adults and children offering “fitness and fun for everyone.” Beyond classical Pilates (mat and reformer), Gyrotonic and Gyrokenisis classes focusing on core strength, flexibility, range of motion and [...]

‘All that Jazz’

The fifth annual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest will be held Oct. 12-14 headlined by renowned performers including David Benoit, Ira Sullivan, Rose Max and Ramatis Brazilian Jazz, Dorio Ferreira and the Tony Sona Trio with a special appearance by Gail Robin - but before all the festivities begin, here are some new twists on [...]

‘Heart to heart’ with Dr. Steven J. Rapp, Center for Internal Medicine and Cardiac Care

Q: How are you helping people “Live Long, Live Strong”? SR: At the Center for Internal Medicine and Cardiac Care, I work with our Physician’s Assistant Ronald “Kip” Rider and team of healthcare professionals to help patients lead the highest quality of life. We offer a wide range of non-invasive testing, advanced treatments and preventative [...]

‘Honors & Accolades’

The City of Aventura always honors an “Officer of the Month” – so perhaps there should be more awards bestowed around town for outstanding performance in leading roles like these: Most Valuable Valets: The race for who deserves this honor the most should be won be all the Aventura valets who never get all the [...]