Camillus House honored seven black churches in Miami with a celebration on Thursday, May 9. Honored churches were St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Historical Mount Zion, Brothers of the Good Shepherd, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Greater Bethel AME (first incorporated black church in Miami) and United House of Prayer for All People. [...]
Ambassadors Sue and Chuck Cobb received United Way of Miami-Dade’s prestigious Tocqueville Award for Outstanding Philanthropy durintg the United Way Tocqueville Grand Reception at the Coconut Grove home of Lisa and Victor Mendelson on Apr. 23. The Tocqueville Grand Reception united 300-400 of Miami’s most generous givers who contribute $10,000 or more annually to better [...]
Miami-Dade County is partnering with the American Cancer Society as it looks to local residents to help finish the fight against cancer by reaching full enrollment in a historic research study. Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) will give scientists a better understanding of cancer causes and prevention. The Society is looking for local men and women [...]
May is the official start of sea turtle nesting season and an active one in Miami-Dade County. The Miami- Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department has announced that its Sea Turtle Conservation Program has successfully documented more than 6,886 sea turtle nests and released more than 585,000 live hatchlings to the sea, since [...]
Hundreds of South Florida’s philanthropic, business and civic leaders convened for the Adrienne Arsht Center’s annual Gala on Friday, Apr. 26. Harry Connick Jr., one of the entertainment world’s most celebrated, multifaceted talents performed an intimate concert on the main stage of the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. A highlight of the [...]
If you’re looking for an excellent family vehicle, then the 2013 Infiniti JX is just the ticket! There are a lot of features that will please drivers with families, and I especially like the second row seat that slides forward to allow easy access to the third row, even with a child seat installed. And, [...]
The Miami-based trial and appellate law firm of Podhurst Orseck has promoted Ramon A. Rasco to partner at the Firm. Mr. Rasco joined Podhurst Orseck in 2006 as an associate and focuses his practice on plaintiff’s personal injury/wrongful death litigation, including aviation and motor vehicle litigation, as well as complex commercial litigation, class actions and [...]
Good Hope Equestrian Training Center Inc. has announced that on Saturday, Apr. 27, in celebration of its 14th Anniversary, it is hosting “Hoof Beats,” its annual charity and fundraising concert at the Performing Arts Exchange (PAX) located just west of Brickell Avenue on SW Eighth Street. The music-filled evening will commemorate years of providing the [...]
Miami Children’s Museum (MCM) transported more than 600 attendees to a Blues Brothers-inspired evening on Saturday, Apr. 6, at the 2013 Be A Kid Again Gala, “We’re on a Mission.” Nearly $1 million were raised in support of educational programming with the help of generous donors, sponsors, an extensive silent auction and a high-end [...]
Every day patients ask me my opinion on what insurance company offers the best coverage? This is not a simple question to answer. Every company offers various kinds of plans. The factors to weigh when deciding which one to choose are the types of services covered and the costs. When I went to medical school, [...]
Coral Gables Executive Physicians (CGEP), has announced that Eris Thomas, MBA, has been promoted to CEO of the highly successful and unique practice. Eris Thomas previously served as president of CGEP. As CEO of the practice, Eris plays an integral role in developing what has become an increasingly important force in the medical field — [...]
Miami-based law firm Salazar Jackson hosted a dozen Miami-Dade County students in observance of Take Your Child to Work Day on May 2, 2013. The employees’ children, ages three to 10, participated in a fun and philanthropy-based program, including a session on how to organize a project, an afternoon charity assignment and three unique guest [...]
The Youth Fair’s favorite clown, Tadpole, recently visited Holtz Children’s Hospital, bringing smiles and laughter to dozens of pediatric patients and their families. Tadpole also gave stuffed animals to the kids, including transplant, dialyses and ICU patients. “The entire Youth Fair family is delighted to have had Tadpole visit the youngsters at Holtz Children’s Hospital, [...]
Through her professional dance career that spanned over two decades, former prima ballerina Maria Teresa del Real became an expert at devising new and creative ways to maintain the fitness levels needed to keep her dancing at top form. Like many cross-trainers, del Real sought effective fitness props that would help her achieve a strong, [...]