The RocDoc, Dr. Stephen Etkin, was featured recently at a recent Jr/ Sr. High School Achievement breakfast held at the Westin Colonnade on May 8. Top students from nine area schools were recognized with certificates and metals during an entertaining morning event presented by the Miami-Dade Chapter of Thrivent Financial and coordinated by Joan Reitsma, [...]
The RocDoc provided top students from nine area public and independent schools being honored recently at the Coral Gables Friends of Education annual recognition breakfast with a real treat. Dr. Stephen Eskin, a gastroenterologist by day, also is a supremely accomplished professional musician who composes and performs with a focus on using his music to [...]
With a thousand guests gathering at Jungle Island on April 19, for the Women’s Fund Power of the Purse Luncheon, the event was an unqualified success. This year’s affair also offered attendees a chance to meet the organization’s new executive director, Marilyn Fizer March. March most recently served as Sr. Development Director for Easter Seals [...]
The Firefighters Secretary’s Day Luncheon at Jungle Island was the perfect way for businesses to thank their administrative assistants as well as for organizations to support the community. This annual affair is always crazy fun for the ladies and this year was no exception. Among the many women in the crowd was a large group [...]
The 23rd Annual ISSF Star Luncheon in which top students from 70 accredited private schools are recognized by the Independent Schools of South Florida drew a crowd of more than 800 individuals, including three MCS students. Nina Beam (Grade 5), Justin Marono (Grade 8) and Andre Bergouignan (Grade 12) were among those receiving medals for [...]
Guests at the monthly Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Apr. 18 at the Biltmore Hotel were thoroughly entertained by a program showcasing the award-winning Performing and Visual Arts Programs of Gulliver Schools. The student-driven program began with a young student leading the pledge and an 11th grader announcing, followed by some of the [...]
In an ongoing effort to provide new clothes, accessories, shoes and back packs to meet the basic needs of abused, neglected and other children in distress, Neat Stuff, a 501(c)(3) non profit, held a stellar event at the Country Club of Coral Gables on April 13. With Las Vegas show girls welcoming guests and posing [...]
The Solar Dogs recently teamed up with Shell Lumber for an evening of fun that featured two live bands, local artists, food trucks and more for its fourth annual Howl in the Wood. The idea for this annual event started with a chance meeting between Solar Dogs’ Bill Kunz, a retired Pan American pilot, and [...]
As a business owner who thrives in philanthropic endeavors, Abe Ng (pronounce “ing”) is unique. As founder and CEO of Sushi Maki, South Florida’s awardwinning leader in innovative Japanese cuisine, Ng handles the strategic development and management of the 16 locations owned and operated under the Sushi Maki, Pao Town and Canton Chinese brand names. [...]
CRAVE at the Village of Merrick Park continues to provide local charities with ongoing support with its CRAVE Cares program and other numerous outreach efforts. The Rotary Club of Coral Gables is partnering with CRAVE to orchestrate its next Wine and Dine for Charity event on Tuesday, Apr. 23, 6:30 p.m. Event chair Rodney Langer [...]
Ladies, mark your calendar for the Annual Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade Power of the Purse Luncheon to be held Friday, April 19, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Jungle Island, Treetop Ballroom, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami. Emcee for this year’s affair will be Shannon Hori, the Emmy Award-winning anchor of CBS4’s 5:00, 5:30 and [...]
Miami Christian Scholar students Alina Andrews, Joey Campos, and Andrea Sinclair competed in the MCS History Day competition, under the direction of Scholars and AP Instructor, Mr. Wayne Williams, each winning first place in their respective categories. Alina and Andrea then competed in the All-County History Day competition in which Alina again took first in [...]
The week before Easter, Fr Israel Mago, Pastor, treated the congregation of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church to the recently revised draft renderings of the congregations’ new church. For most of the parish members, the story behind this building campaign is nothing short of a miracle. It seems every obstacle turned out to be God [...]
A sell-out crowd packed the ballroom to enjoy an auction, lunch and a vintage fashion show with fashions provided by Back-in-Style.com modeled by various members of local clubs including Nannette Carmody, Nancy Voye, Virginia Reeve, Mayra Lara, Carol Shabe, Irene Munroe, Pam Ciravolo, Nell Penick, Ann Robson, Maxine Bizette, Mireya Kilmon, Leota Lane, Carol Ponzini [...]
