My five-year-old son, who battles three languages on a daily basis, developed the phrase: “A long time ago.” He will use the term when describing, telling or explaining a scenario that had happened in the past. The past can range from just recently to as far as his memory will allow. A long time ago [...]
Pictured is a group of eighth grade drama students from Palmetto Middle School standing on the Brooklyn Bridge with the storied Manhattan skyline in the background. They are (alphabetically) Salma Atassi, Giovanni Balboa, Brianna Bell, Sarah Berlan, Gabriella Boudani, Suze Bryan, Sean Bunce, Alexis Corradino, Carlos Damian, Priscilla Diaz, Lauren Dutcher, Alexandra Esco, Ruth Ferenczi, [...]
Local and world events of the last month have been interesting to say the least; the Boston Marathon bombings, the nuclear threat from North Korea, the gun control debate, immigration reform, the Marlins, the Dolphins stadium issue and so much more. I have to admit that these issues have me so worked up, that I [...]
Filling an ever-growing need for safe, quality childcare, Pinecrest residents Sharon and Gregg Radell have brought one of the nation’s premiere childcare agencies to Miami — TLC for Kids. TLC has been helping families find screened and qualified babysitters and nannies for nearly 30 years. All TLC sitters are vetted by agency professionals and have [...]
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but there’s no need to fret about where to go to get her that special something because Gift Chixx has got you covered. No matter what your budget is, owners Shelly Brodie and Karen Sklawer guarantee to have you leaving their one-stop gift shopping destination satisfied with your [...]
Poland where I went on the March of the Living – a life experience that shook me to the core. Stepping onto Auschwitz’s dirt roads, treading on the train tracks of Birkenau, feeling the tombstones at Treblinka, touching the shoes and staring incomprehensibly at the ashes in Majdanek are experiences we had to attempt to [...]
Thank goodness for grants. Though this may apply to Ulysses, Cary, my old friend Mr. Miller and W.T.’s five-and-dime store, here I speak about the non repayable funds disbursed by one party, often a government department, corporation, foundation or trust, to a recipient, often a nonprofit entity, educational institution, business or an individual. For example, [...]
On March 8, 2003, the Pinecrest Village Council dedicated Pinecrest Gardens and officially opened it to the public as the Village’s newest municipal park. Ten years later, we’ve come a long way, and yes, we have found our way home. With roots deeply embedded in family entertainment (recalling the days of historic Parrot Jungle) we [...]
On Feb. 28, Pinecrest’s Bet Shira Congregation overwhelmingly elected Cantor Mark Kula as the new rabbi. During the evening Kula said, “It is estimated that 20 percent of all religious institutions in the USA will either merge or disappear in the next 10 years; Bet Shira will not be one of them.” As cantor for [...]
On a clear and cool April 11th evening, the second annual Swim for Jenny Memorial Fund gala was held at the historical Deering Estate. The tributary affair honored donors and supporters of the water safety, drowning prevention and swimming education cause which, to date, has raised over $100,000 for the community. Honorees included NFL Hall [...]
Everyone likes to share special moments with friends and family and everyone loves a great party, but did you know that Moses also told us it was a good thing to do? He reminded the people who were just about to enter the Promised Land that it was imperative to take time to celebrate and [...]
Six years ago, Palmetto High School students began one of the only annual local charity events run by teens, and made it a Pinecrest tradition. The Miracle Games, a three-on-three basketball tournament, raised thousands of dollars to benefit the Transplant Foundation, affiliated with the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, and attracted middle and [...]
The Palmer Trinity School varsity baseball team beat Marathon High School to win the South Florida Baseball Conference Championship for the first time in school history. Several Falcons were selected to the all-Conference Team, Blake Miller, Gio Soto and Justin Ziegelasch were named first team. Nick Font and Ben Roberts were second team, and Dustin [...]
“Being able to play baseball has truly enriched Juan’s life and it is clear that it has enriched the lives of the boys and girls who have been Baseball Buddies to the players,” said Alex Sanchez, the father of a nine-year-old Miracle League player. “The games have really displayed our community at its very best. [...]
