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Condo.com & Houses.com Release How-To Guide on Converting Internet Leads into Commissions

10 Rule Guide to Closing Residential Real Estate eLeads MIAMI, FL (June 18, 2013) – Condo.com and Houses.com, owned and operated by eRealEstate Holdings LLC, has released a 10-rule guide for real estate agents to help them turn internet leads to into sales. After reviewing numerous studies and best practices, Condo.com and Houses.com found that [...]

Homestead Florist Selected President of Florida State Florists' Association

Homestead florist Darenda Darnell-Garbarz of Designs by Darenda Flowers and Events was selected President of the Florida State Florists’ Association at their annual convention held at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel June 7-9. Darenda, a certified Master Designer, was also recognized with the 2013 Harry J. Killian Memorial Award for her contributions to the organization. [...]

Passionate about historic preservation

The Historic Preservation of Coral Gables Association (HPACG) awarded two $1,000 scholarships at the recent University of Miami School of Architecture Honors Ceremony. The scholarship winners were chosen by the SOA in recognition of their proven academic achievement and interest in the area of historic preservation. Current HPACG President Ann Goodman and member Maria Alicia [...]

Hunton & Williams LLP Adds BankCap’s General Counsel Nathan Kutt, Strengthens Financial Institutions Corporate and Regulatory Practice

Hunton & Williams LLP continues the expansion of its global corporate practice, adding Nathan J. Kutt as counsel to its financial institutions section. Kutt, based in Miami, has more than a decade of experience with bank regulatory matters, capital and acquisition strategies, operational issues, and controlling and passive private equity investments. Prior to joining Hunton [...]

Ygrene Funds Florida’s First PACE Projects

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Ygrene Energy Fund Florida, the leading provider of property assessed clean energy (PACE) programs for local governments in Florida, today announced it has funded the first PACE projects in the state. This is a major milestone for Florida and signifies a new era of property improvement and job creation opportunities for cities and counties across [...]

LSN Partners Appoints Marcelo Llorente Managing Partner

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  Consulting firm LSN Partners, who offer advice in the areas of government affairs, government procurement, business development, and communications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcelo Llorente to the title of Managing Partner of LSN Partners. Marcelo brings over ten years of public finance, governmental, and public policy law experience to LSN, and [...]

Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. Members Named to Chambers USA 2013

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Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L., has been recognized as a top firm in the category of general commercial litigation by Chambers USA 2013. Three founding members, Alan Kluger, Philippe Lieberman and Steve Silverman have also been selected as top legal practitioners by the publication. Since inception, Chambers USA has been recognized internationally as [...]

Local Partnership Promotes Health and Wellness For All Children

The first eight children to receive scholarships this summer from the Dade County Sports Foundation gather around the Dorothy Forman Memorial at Howard Drive Elementary School. Adults, from left to right: Julie Sierra, Tutti Bambini Health and Wellness Director; Laura Rossano, Dade County Sports Foundation Director; Christina Diaz, Howard Drive Assistant Principal; Jane Forman, Director of Jane Forman Sports. Download a printable version of this photo here.

This summer marks the start of a long-lasting partnership between Jane Forman Sports and Tutti Bambini to promote health and wellness among all children, from newborns to young athletes. Thanks to a $5,000 grant from Tutti Bambini to the Dade County Sports Foundation, the nonprofit sports scholarship fund under the umbrella of Jane Forman Sports, [...]

Smith and Wollensky Brunch Raises $15,000 For People With Disabilities

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In its third year, the SOBE Hearts ARC Broward Brunch was held at Smith & Wollensky in South Beach on Sunday, May 5 and raised an all-time high of $15,000. All proceeds benefit ARC Broward, a not-for-profit human services organization dedicated to providing services to children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, and other intellectual [...]

Merrick Society Inaugural Reception

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  An exceptional evening marked the inaugural reception for the Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Merrick Society as friends and supporters gathered in the Salon at the Riviera Country Club to enjoy camaraderie, drinks, and hors d’ouvres. Dedicated to continuing city founder George E. Merrick’s vision for Coral Gables, the Merrick Society represents the Foundation’s highest [...]

A CAREGIVER'S SPECIAL FATHER'S DAY PRESENT Matrix Home Care Professional Gives New Memories to His Father

Alexander Fiuza, PhD, once gave his parents an early Father's Day gift. The Miami caregiving professional took his father Serafin, 84, and mother Angela, 80, to Universal Studios in Orlando – a special experience for the entire family. "My father had a ball," said Fiuza, director of client services for Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, Matrix [...]

Miami Resident Matthew Julian Gorski Graduates from Haverford College

Haverford College is pleased to announce the graduation of Matthew Julian Gorski, son of Peter and Sandra Gorski of Miami, and a graduate of Phillips Academy. One of 296 members of Haverford’s Class of 2013, Gorski received a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in economics during commencement ceremonies in Haverford, Pa., on [...]

Larkin Community Hospital Named One of the Safest for Patients

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Larkin Community Hospital (LCH), one of Florida's twelve statutory teaching hospitals and the largest osteopathic teaching hospital in the nation, was named one of the safest hospitals for patients by The Leapfrog Group. The South Miami healthcare provider achieved an A in the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, which is the gold standard for comparing the performance [...]

Klein Mendez & Rothbard LLC Certified Public Accountants

Klein Mendez & Rothbard LLC, Certified Public Accountants is proud to announce that Maria Fernanda DeKnegt, Tax Accountant, has successfully completed the Uniform CPA Examination with the Florida Board of Accountancy and will be receiving her licensure in the coming weeks. She joined the Aventura office of Klein Mendez & Rothbard LLC in July of [...]