Marina Palms Yacht Club & Residences Grand Opening Party Draws More Than 800 Guests

Marina Palms Yacht Club & Residences officially introduced itself to South Florida with a grand opening party to remember. The event took place in the project’s 10,000 square foot, on-site, state-of-the-art sales center in North Miami Beach. The sales center features a full-scale two-bedroom model that is well-appointed with high-end finishings and appliances. More than [...]

Who was the real Thomas Jefferson?

Historians have mainly sidestepped Jefferson’s personal beliefs and lifelong ownership of slaves, having revered him for his immortal words “All men are created equal.” Based upon two recent books, Jefferson’s honeymoon may be over. In Henry Wiencek’s book “Master of the Mountain,” he states that a reading of Jefferson’s records reveal “a coldblooded taskmaster who [...]

The Fog Dilemma

Just about everyone is familiar with fog. It is a condensed vapor, a thick, misty cloud suspended in the atmosphere near the earth’s surface. Fog can be so thick that it obscures things completely. The building and objects that you look at every day cannot be seen at all. If you were to show someone [...]

Wandering & Pondering The Professional

Why is it that when we think of a professional we automatically assume that the one we are thinking of is in the medical, accounting or lawyering field? To me that is a pretty bad mind set. The other night we were eating at a nice restaurant and the waitress served us in a manner [...]

Williams Island hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for front gate entrance

Williams Island hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for front gate entrance

Williams Island held its ribbon cutting ceremony for the island community’s new front gate entrance with members of the Williams Island Property Owners Association (POA) Board and Aventura City Commissioners ceremoniously cutting the red ribbon. The Front Gate Entrance Way Project houses the Williams Island Security Department and its newly-enhanced security monitoring equipment. It also [...]

‘NOT business as usual in North Miami Beach’ hosted by Cornerstone Group’s Waterford at Aventura

‘NOT business as usual in North Miami Beach’ hosted by Cornerstone Group’s Waterford at Aventura

The Aventura Marketing Council’s February breakfast meeting showcased Waterford at Aventura Apartment Homes, the Cornerstone Group’s newest community that will be a perfect place to call home – and exciting new business opportunities in the city of North Miami Beach, where progressive revitalization initiatives are being spearheaded by Mayor George Vallejo and members of the [...]

Better Management Systems alliance with Puzzilli & Martins Law Firm

David Blum of Better Management Systems is excited to announce a brand new and exciting strategic alliance with Puzzilli & Martins Law Firm, a full service law firm specializing in real estate acquisition, due diligence and company formation, located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Enhancing the many services Better Management Systems has been providing to international [...]

‘Vegas Night’ to be held at the Newport Beachside Hotel

The Greater North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Education Committee’s Vegas Night , to be held on April 19, beginning at 8:00 PM at the Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort. The event is a fundraiser to provide scholarships to deserving high school students of North Miami Beach Schools as well [...]

Pawpurrazzi: A “dog-gone” fabulous event

Pawpurrazzi: A “dog-gone” fabulous event

At Pawpurrazzi the dogs are the stars and their owners are the accessories. And it couldn’t be more amazing. In its fifth year, Chairmen Pat and Milton Wallace and Bunny Bastian created a one-of-a-kind experience at Jungle Island, raising more than $550,000 for the Humane Society of Greater Miami. The more than 500 guests agreed [...]

Echo showcases new showroom

Echo showcases new showroom

On Thursday, February 21, Echo the luxury real estate development in Aventura hosted a private event to showcase their brand new showroom. The event took place at their showroom located at 28752 NE 191st, Suite 200 in Aventura. Over 130 brokers attended and enjoyed cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, and live music entertainment. Guests also had [...]

Dogs can be prescriptive medicine too

Dogs can be prescriptive medicine too

“No dogs allowed” is the mantra for many condominiums and residents who sneak in lap dogs, and are subject to punishment. But what if a dog is specifically ‘ordered’ by a physician to aid with the resident’s mental health? What’s a condo association to do? Recently, a Florida federal court claimed a condominium association violated [...]

Big Bike Riders coming to Mardi Gras

Big Bike Riders coming to Mardi Gras

Put on your helmets and rev up the engines….the celebration of Smiles motorcycle ride is coming toMardi Gras Casino on Sunday, March 24. The Big Bike Riders Children’s Foundation in partnership with Broward Health Foundation has been doing this amazing event to benefit Chris Evert Children’s Hospital for the past 5 years. For president Ron [...]

Support Ahava Village for Children & Youth, a Bnai Zion Foundation Project

The Shalom Community Center is offering the unusual opportunity to meet Roni Babiev, a soldier serving in the Israeli Defense Forces, at a wine and cheese reception Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dezer Collection Auto Museum. This event will also showcase Ahava Village for Children & Youth located in Kiryat Bialik, Israel, [...]

Wine Week at Piazzetta Marketplace and Restaurant at Acqualina Resort & Spa

Wine Week at Piazzetta Marketplace and Restaurant at Acqualina Resort & Spa

As we approach the spring season, Acqualina Resort & Spa is rolling out an exciting event lineup at the ultra-luxurious Sunny Isles Beach resort. From Monday,March 18 to Friday, March 22, Acqualina will host Wine Week at Piazzetta Marketplace & Restaurant featuring Chef Michele Mazza, Corporate Executive Chef of Il Mulino New York. Guests will [...]