Stories written by Lewis C. Matusow

Gerald Grant Jr. wins AXA Community Service Award

Gerald Grant Jr. wins AXA Community Service Award

Palmetto Bay resident Gerald Grant Jr., branch director of financial planning for AXA Advisors LLC in Miami and author of Bold Moves to Creating Financial Wealth, has been named winner of the 2012 Darwin Davis Award for Community Service. “ I have never met a more genuinely caring person,” said branch manager Luis Chiappy. “His [...]

Biscayne Bay Kiwanis honors Barreto as ‘Citizen of Year’

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South Florida business leader and community activist Rodney Barreto, chair of the Super Bowl Host Committee, recently accepted the 2012 Michael Shores Citizen of the Year Award from the Biscayne Bay Kiwanis Club during its highly successful 33rd annual Biscayne Bay Gala. The Oct. 27 event at the Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom attracted more than [...]

SFYS, Sons of Mystro to perform at Biscayne Bay Gala fundraiser

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The South Florida Youth Symphony, one of the nation’s leading youth orchestras, and The Sons of Mystro, the popular violin duo, will perform at the 33rd Biscayne Bay Gala, Oct. 27, at the Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom. At the gala the Biscayne Bay Kiwanis, one of South Florida’s largest and oldest Kiwanis clubs, will honor [...]

Jim Gall named as auctioneer for Kiwanis Biscayne Bay Gala

Jim Gall is one of the nation’s leading auctioneers.

Jim Gall, one of the nation’s leading auctioneers, has been selected as the auctioneer for the 33rd Biscayne Bay Gala, Oct. 27, at the Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom. At the gala, the Biscayne Bay Kiwanis, one of South Florida’s largest and oldest Kiwanis clubs, will honor local business leader and community activist Rodney Barreto, chair [...]

Rodney Barreto selected recipient of Biscayne Bay Kiwanis award

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South Florida business leader and community activist Rodney Barreto, chair of the Super Bowl Host Committee, has been selected as the recipient of the Biscayne Bay Kiwanis Club’s 2012 Michael Shores Citizen of the Year Award. Barreto will receive the pres- tigious award at the 33rd Biscayne Bay Gala, Oct. 27, at the Jungle Island [...]

Darrin Smith receives recognition from Fresh Start Family Services

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By Lewis Matusow.... Former University of Miami linebacker Darrin Smith (www.Attitudeofa- Champion.com), a two-time All-America/ National Champion and a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Dallas Cowboys, recently received the Rising Star Award from Fresh Start Family Services of Homestead. Smith, a motivational speaker, gave the keynote address at Fresh Start’s recent first annual “Star [...]

Local financial planner selected for MDC Hall of Fame induction

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By Lewis C. Matusow.... Gerald Grant Jr., branch director of Financial Planning for AXA Advisors LLC in Miami and author of Bold Moves to Creating Financial Wealth, has been selected for induction into the 2011 Miami Dade College (MDC) Hall of Fame. Grant is being recognized by Miami Dade College for his “outstanding contributions in [...]

Resident Gerald Grant Jr. earns prestigious AXA Advisors Award

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By Lewis Matusow.... Palmetto Bay resident Gerald Grant Jr., author of Bold Moves to Creating Financial Wealth, and branch director of financial planning for AXA Advisors in Miami, has been named the winner of the company’s 2010 National Honor Associate Award. Grant, who holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Administration from Florida International [...]

Dr. Kenneth Stein to discuss Israeli issues at synagogue

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By Lewis C. Matusow.... A variety of issues relating to Israel will be discussed by Dr. Kenneth Stein, director of Emory University’s Institute for the Study of Modern Israel (ISMI), when he serves as Scholar In Residence at Congregation Bet Breira Samu-El Or Olom, 9400 SW 87 Ave., Friday, Feb. 11, to Sunday, Feb. 13. [...]