In view of the charges that I am a hypocrite over my relationship with my slave Sally Hemings and the 1998 DNA connecting results, I decided to tell my side of the story. Sally and my beloved wife Martha were half-sisters. Sally’s mother Betty was a slave concubine to Martha’s father, John Wales. On the [...]
Almost 550 volunteers from throughout Miami-Dade County came out recently for Jewish Community Services to assemble and deliver kosher food baskets for Passover to seniors, the disabled and homebound for the 2013 Matzah Mitzvah & More food distribution event. This year’s gathering was called ‘Planting Seeds of Kindness’ because seniors also received plants in pots [...]
When something senseless and horrific happens, people seek answers and understanding. They wonder, “How could this happen?” and “Why did this happen?” Everyone struggles to make sense of the vile and heinous crime that has been committed. The evil involved is difficult to digest and impossible to accept. One possible explanation is alienation. The English [...]
A select group of FIABCI (International Federation of Real Estate)members defeated the rain to gather at the luxurious Decorus Realty office in Sunny Isles Beach this past March to meet French businessman Mr. Henry Gast, from the Conseil en Organisation et Valorisation d’Enterprises. During the event, Mr. Gast asked questions about the current condition of [...]
Estrella Mitrani and Doug Bonds, co-chairs of the National MS Society Aventura Walk, are pleased to announce $100,000 raised and more than 500 participants in the Aventura Walk this past March. MS Walk is a signature fundraising event for the organization which raises funds to support MS research and provide services to individuals living with [...]
Though divorce usually elicits images of the 1989 film "The War of the Roses," it doesn't have to be that way anymore. Aventura attorney and family mediator, Denise Tamir, believes that divorce need not devastate the couple financially and emotionally. Rather, she believes divorce can be handled in an atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity. [...]
The award-winning Acqualina Resort & Spa in Sunny Isles is pleased to invite guests and local residents for an indulgent spring pampering. The luxurious resort which most recently won the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award just revealed the Ultimate Spa Vacation Package for Two, Tip-Toe Into Spring Spa Package for women, and the Men’s [...]
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With the help of the Aventura Police Department, Vi Aventura, a luxury care retirement community located at 19333 West Country Club Drive will serve as a drop-off site for the medications. [...]
“To keep mandatory P.I.P. Insurance or not to keep mandatory P.I.P.?” I know . . . for most people questions about “P.I.P. Insurance” (mandatory health/disability coverage that Florida drivers are obliged to purchase) may seem as ponderous as whether aerobic compost is better than traditional manure fertilizer. But the simple reality is that Floridians pay [...]
Property Markets Group (PMG) recently hosted an unbelievable exclusive VIP event for the launch of their new development Echo. Located on 5 acres of waterfront land, the future residential site was transformed into the real estate event of the year. Sponsors for the evening included Hublot, Lamborghini Prestige Imports and Haute Living Magazine. Upon entering [...]
The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, is co-sponsoring the 2013 Aventura GO GREEN Expo & Symposium in conjunction with the City of Aventura on Thursday, April 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will take place at the City of Aventura Government Center located at 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, [...]
This summer, turn off the video games and send juniors to the elite Cañas Tennis Summer Camp at the Turnberry Isle Yacht Club Tennis Center for a sporty experience of a lifetime. Cañas Tennis, which is based at the legendary 300-acre Turnberry Isle Miami resort, is providing children and teens ages 4-8 and 8-18 with [...]
The National Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of Aventura “Tree City USA” for the 16th consecutive year. To celebrate this honor and to celebrate Arbor Day, the City will be holding its annual Arbor Day Ceremony on Friday, April 26th, 10 a.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center located at 3385 NE [...]
When something distressing happens, the first thought that enters your head and the first question out of your mouth is usually, “Why?” “Why me?” When good things happen you never seem to ask yourself, “Why me?” It is natural and normal to think that you deserve and are entitled to the good things that happen [...]
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