5.15.2012 south miami news

BY RAQUEL GARCIA

OO ne of the most popularSouth Florida artists whosework is visible decoratingthe backdrop sets of televi-

sion shows on location in Miami and alongthe walls of historic institutions like TheBiltmore in Coral Gables and TheKampong in Coconut Grove, FedericoCarosio got his start in South Miami whilebuilding a career here and raising a family.The international artist will host an eveningof his latest work in The Wirtz Gallery atthe First National Bank of South Miami

BY RAQUEL GARCIA

OO nly a few professions demand a potential can-didate for hire be willing and able to literallycover a collegue’s back during a possibledirect line of fire scenario. Before 42 year vet-

eran on the force, Chief of Police Orlando Martinez de Castro,hires a new police officer they must pass that elusive final test.

“If I can’t see them as my partner in a car at 3 a. m. during ashoot-out I won’t hire them,” said Martinez de Castro. Themost important thing for an officer to know is that somebodyhas their back. If you do not feel confident making split deci-sions in the line of duty, mistakes can happen.”

Covering the backs of some 50 fulltime employees at theSouth Miami Police Department is a basic part of the chief’sleadership role according to Martinez de Castro. While sitting inhis simple second floor office at the station, it is no easy task todraw out details from the man’s life that may offer a bit of insightinto who he is. Rather he would have a journalist interview thesteady stream of staff members he brings in to share stories about

Chief Martinez de Castrodelivers KO performances

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mission meeting aseemingly nice andwell intentioned ladyspoke up during publicremarks to invite thecommission to consider a dog park atAll America Park. Talk about speak-ing before a rough crowd. When shesuggested the possible location, thepeanut gallery in the back bellowedout “No F*&^%$#! Way” and itturned out to be none other thanCommissioner Valerie Newman’shusband. ‘Nuff said.

YOU’RE OUTTA HERE!A replay of yet another Sharon

McCain ousting occurred last com-mission meeting as well. Sitting inbeloved Mr. Turner’s special seat(RIP) in the front row center,McCain let out a loud (pffffttt) or“raspberry” as Mayor Philip

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Chief of Police Orlando Martinez de Castro (left) and Officer W. Ralph Baumer observeas Sergeant Rich James explains the new secure evidence locker capabilities.

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BY MARCIA SPEVAK BREITER

Coral Gables High School hosted its

first Career Fair in the gymnasium on

Apr. 20.

The PTSA and school administration

wanted to bring vocational, technical,

other adult education and certificate pro-

grams, as well as employers and military

representatives to the school. The goal

was to spark an interest in the vast array

of alternatives to the traditional four-year

college for students not planning to attend

college right after high school.

More than 50 career paths/occupations

were represented by 22 schools and edu-

cational institutions, in addition to three

branches of the military and local

employers.

All 1,500-plus juniors and seniors were

invited and were able to ask questions of

the representatives, gather promotional

materials and business cards, sign mailing

lists for additional information, and

receive chair massages from a local mas-

sage therapy school.

The fair gave the students an opportuni-

ty to learn about a wide variety of educa-

tional and employment paths that exist

within the Miami-Dade County commu-

nity once they leave high school and ven-

ture out into the employment world. The

event was the final of three programs

highlighting careers, including a motiva-

tional rally titled “GPS for Your Future”

and a seminar on resume writing, applica-

tions, job hunting and interview etiquette

and tips.

The career programs and fair were

planned and presented by the PTSA in

conjunction with the Coral Gables High

School CAP office, administration and

staff.

For more information contact Gail Poe

Liu, PTSA president, at <gailpoeliu@com-

cast.net> or 305-297-9008.

Coral Gables High Schoolhosts its first career fair

On Friday night, April 20, more than 100people gathered at the Miami Lighthouse forthe Blind for a beautiful evening of music,food tastings, Bacardi bar and opportunitiesto bid on great silent auction items. Best ofall, the evening of music featured JoseFeliciano who performed at this MusicUnder The Stars…Bon Appetit Miami eventto benefit Miami Lighthouse HeikenChildren’s Vision Program. Mistress ofCeremonies was Congresswoman IleanaRos-Lehtinen, who Co-Chairs theCongressional Vision Caucus. Among thenotables in attendance were 20/20 VisionSponsor, Angel Alvarez, of ABB Concise;MLB Chairman of the Board, MichaelSilva; MDCPS Superintendent AlbertoCarvalho, who read a letter from PresidentObama celebrating the 20th anniversary ofMiami Lighthouse Heiken Children’s VisionProgram; philanthropist Kirk Landon withPam Garrrison; Shelly and Lar ry

Rutherford; Susan Kelley; EugeniaMcCrea; Coral Gables Rotary PastP resident Yoolanda Woodbridge; Tony andDebla Baradat; to mention a few.

Also on the non profit and cultural front,Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre hasbrought to South Florida the regional pre-miere of Becky’s New Car by Steven Dietz,a hilarious comedy that will run throughJune 3. Artistic Director David Ariscobrings this play to life with a wonderful castincluding some of this writer’s favorites:Laura Turnbull, as Becky; Ken Clement,playing her husband; and Allan Baker in therole of Walter, an eccentric billionaire.

Evening performances will be held Wed.through Sat. at 8 p.m., with afternoon mati-nees on Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets for week-nights and matinees are $40, and on Fridayand Saturday evenings $48. Group and seniordiscounts are also available. For more infor-mation, call the box office at 305-444-9293 orgo online at www.actorsplayhouse.org.

The Two Hundred Club of GreaterMiami held its bi-annual dinner at theRiviera Country Club on April 18. ClubPresident Katherine Ezell welcomed mem-bers for the affair that featured as its guestspeaker club, member Dr. Bradford R.McGiunn, a Senior Lecturer for Universityof Miami’s Department of Political Scienceand sought after expert on global politicalissues and strategies, McGuinn captivatedthe audience with his talk on the upheaval inthe Middle East and American security.Among the many enjoying the evening andsupporting the mission of this organizationwere President-Elect Bob Gallagher, VicePresident James Loftus, Immediate PastPresident Dr. Richard Souviron, boardmember Hank Langston, and visitingfrom Italy, Rosa and Enzo Siviero, tomention a few.

The Two Hundred Club’s funds benefitfamilies of law enforcement officers andfirefighters who have lost their lives in theline of duty. An immediate disbursal of$25,000 and $5,000 for each dependent childis only the beginning. For more informationon this club, visit www.200clubmiami.org.

The Tropical Flowering Tree Society, anorganization dedicated to the promotion,propagation, and preservation of tropicalflowering trees, held its Annual Mothers’Day Show & Sale on May 12 and 13, atFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. As one ofthe largest shows of its kind in the world,Society President Lynda LaRocca wasdelighted with the many new varieties ofplants offered this year. Coming up nextmonth and a date to save will be the 75th

Anniversary of the Royal Poinciana Fiestaon June 1-4.

Finally, a fond farewell to South Miamiresident, well known attorney and FloridaGator, Lisa Lesperance, who has movedto the Carolinas. Dozens of friends and

family gathered at Blue Martini on April 27for an informal going away party. Amongthe many seen at the affair was brother andwell known orthodontist, Dr. LarryLesperance.

Until next time, keep making each daycount.

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as Mayor Philip Stoddard called it, whenhis wife Grey Read went up to the dais toaddress the farmer’s market status. Themayor (not sure if Sharon was warnedprior) had had enough and asked her toleave chambers. As usual she flustered andfussed about it and her good friendCommissioner Newman again came to herdefense and made a motion for her to stay.The response was….silence. No second.So the very nice plainclothes police officerwaited patiently as she gathered her camp-ing gear (what does she carry in all of thosebags?) and escorted her into the lobbywhere she watched the meeting.

DO WE NEED EXPEDITIOUS MEETINGS ON THE AGENDA

Whether Sharon deserved it or not is notthe point. These meetings should run seam-lessly without unnecessary provocativeinterruptions that sideline the real agenda. Imean come on, you have folks in the audi-ence that took time away from their familiesand lives to be there, give us all a break.

HUMBLE SUGGESTIONSWe know it ain’t easy up there on the

dais folks and some of these issues aredense and rather complex. But please,there has to be a way to figure out how toget through a timely agenda without sacri-ficing the voice of the people in theprocess. The agendas are put together bythe city, not some foreign body or moonmanager (well maybe, just ask Eda Harriswho seems to be an expert on moon travelwhen she drew a comparison with moontravel and South Miami builders…I didn’tget it either).

I know the attorneys aren’t complainingbecause unlike the citizens that are presentto be heard, they get paid rather nicely forsitting on their briefs and waiting. Okay letme see if I got it, the people wait and waitwhile their dinners get cold and their kids

don’t get the help they need on their home-work and all the while the attorneys in theirBrooks Brothers suits rake in the cash.There’s gotta be a better way.

ON THE TOWN I was wandering about downtown the

other day and ran into formerCommissioner Randy Wiscombe and for-mer Mayor Horace Feliu. Randy seems tobe doing quite well and was enjoying lifeand lunch at one of his former hang outs.

Horace was having breakfast at CasaLario’s and who walks in…former com-missioner and commission candidateArmando Oliveros. Armando also looksgreat and was enjoying the moment withfriends.

CEO of Kendall Baptist Hospital JavierHernandez Lichtel also came in. CasaLarios seems to be a favorite hang-out forthe West Kendall Baptist guy but he is Mr.West Kendall and my sources tell me heprefers South Miami…hmmm, I’m justsayin’ why hang out 100 blocks away fromyour own back yard?

MURMURINGSI hear a major institution is trying to put

together some parcels of land in the City ofPleasant Living for a grocery store. I havebeen sworn to secrecy as to who or what,sorry folks, but my sources say it will notbe a big super store but rather an approxi-mately 35 to 40,000 sq. ft. location.

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and one reasons to smile.— Fernando Cabral

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(FNBSM) on Friday, June 1, from 6 to9pm.

Carosio’s artwork is on permanentexhibit in the lobby of the bank andFNBSM has worked closely with him formany years to present the work to the com-munity. “I am able to bring clients thereand show them my work,” said Carosio. “Itis an important venue where I can havepublic exposure and it beautifies the bankat the same time. Customers at the bankrelate to the art. I have sold many produc-tions from there and am grateful for theirsupport.”

The classic landscapes Carosio is knownfor take the observer along famous localstreets likeTigertail, OldCutler, MainHighway, Granada,and Coral Way. Thework is elegantlyframed by a realist-impressionist inter-pretation of thehuge Banyan trees,Royal Poincianas,and Bouganivilleasone encounters onthose picturesqueroadways.

“Nature has away of pulling youin and capturingyour attention. Youwant to understandit and come up withan interpretation.Through the yearsan understandingbecomes your ownand people identifywith it. I am con-stantly learning from nature and trying toperfect it and will most likely die trying.”

Carosio’s unique point of view allowsfor a fresh impression of these well-knownpathways and offers a bit of a mysticaltwist where the landscape shadows dancealong with the sunlight almost in unison,beckoning the observer to walk into thepiece and take an adventure into anotherdimension.

“The dappling of the light that comesthrough the shades of the trees leaves won-derful mysterious shapes like hearts ormaybe ghosts perceived as light. You havecolor, light, and shade working together togive you the illusion of atmosphere. One ofthe things I am trying to achieve is this illu-sion of depth and space in a different ambi-ence so it draws people in to make a con-nection with the image.”

By his numerous award winning recog-

nitions and poster artist selections fromfestivals like Coconut Grove and SouthMiami, along with his international piecesof scenes from his native Colombia and theCaribbean, Carosio seems to enjoy theinnumerable connections artists have madewith his work. He says he is blessed to beable to dedicate full time to his craft.

“There are so many artists who are bril-liant yet unable to devote their time to cre-ating a library of work and I am blessed tobe able to do so. Whether it is an originalwatercolor or a giclee reproduction or aposter reprint, the connection and the lovein the work remain true.”

In addition to his landscapes, Carosiowill also be pre-senting a selectionfrom his abstracts,as well as workfrom his pop artseries. Theabstracts areJ a c k s o nPollockish in stylewith a classic boldCaribbean flavorvisible through theselection of brightisland colors inter-mixed with softerhues. Carosio’spop art series wasborn of his days inSoho, New York inthe mid 1970’s.

“In my pop art Iinitiated crushingaluminum cans asan anti-advertis-ing, anti-publicityproduct. Anawareness of what

goes into sodas and what we call junk foodcan make a connection to the symbolism ofthe crushed can. Then I started creatingfaces out of the can that people can identi-fy with like the face of the Joker in thecrushed Pepsi can.

Carosio’s one man show at the FirstNational Bank of South Miami Friday June1 from 6 to 9pm is also a chance to giveback to his loyal supporters and invitethem to enjoy the different ambience of hiswork in a nice atmosphere.

“It is creating a new dimension andbeyond. I am trying to do the opposite ofwhat the roadrunner beep-beep cartoondoes. He draws a road for Wile E.Coyote to slam into a wall and knockhim up. I am rather creating a road totake all of us in.”

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Rick H. Drew, who has nearly 15 years of experiencein sales and marketing, has been named the directorof marketing for East Ridge Retirement Village, a lifecare community in Cutler Bay.

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“We are pleased to have Rick join the East Ridgecommunity,” said Executive Director Victoria Duvall.“He possesses the combination of sales experienceand supervisory skills that will make him a valued ad-dition.”

Prior to joining East Ridge, Drew served with West-gate Resorts, the largest privately held corporationspecializing in time shares. He held varied positionswith the company and was promoted from operationsdirector to in-house sales director and a regional project director.Later, as the company’s national project director, he founded the

Westgate Travel Club.Drew received an associate’s degree in criminal jus-

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Florida Gov. Rick Scott, as of this writ-

ing, must decide if he is going to sign into

law a bill that prohibits foreign corpora-

tions that do business with Cuba from

doing business in Florida.

It is a poor law! Brazil, South Florida’s

largest trading partner, says “no” to the

proposed law. Canada says “no.” The

Florida Chamber of Commerce says “no”

to the proposed law. Florida would be los-

ing the benefits derived from major inter-

national businesses that now are contribut-

ing to the growth of our state.

The Canadian ambassador called the

Florida Chamber of Commerce president

and said that if the bill is passed into law

many Canadian corporations that currently

do business in Cuba and Florida will stop

making investments in our state for fear

that the proposed law will prohibit them

from developing their investments.

The Brazilian Minister of Trade and

Industry, Fernando Pimentel, talked about

the bill last month with U.S. Commerce

Secretary John Bryson telling him his gov-

ernment couldn’t do anything thing until

the state [Florida] takes a position on the

proposed law. Then they would decide how

to act.

Interestingly, our governor traveled to

Brazil earlier this year on a trade mission

seeking to increase the currently blooming

trade between Florida and Brazil. He seems

to forget that Odebrecht USA, a subsidiary

of Odebrecht in Brazil, the third largest

construction company in the world that

build major portions of Miami

International Airport and currently are

building the Metrorail extension to the air-

port no longer would be permitted to work

in Florida.

All this appears an effort to curry the

support of South Florida voters who came

from Cuba. Will it do anything to bring

down the Castro regime?

Except for a baseball manager’s romance

with Castro everyone I know in Florida —

of Cuban heritage or not — wants to see

Castro’s way of government gone and the

island return to a democratic state. But ban-

ning a foreign corporation from doing busi-

ness in Florida, if it happens to be doing

business in Cuba, is no way to build a bet-

ter Florida.

Wilson, the Florida Chamber of

Commerce president, to quote the Miami

Herald, said “companies should not do

business with oppressive regimes in Cuba

and Syria. But, having a state [Florida]

instead of the federal government, setting

foreign policy is unconstitutional. Florida

has gone around the world and said ‘we

want to be your trading partner.’ How do

we tell the world we want the world here

and then send an unconstitutional message

to them that ‘oh, by the way, we’re going

to start doing country-by-country rule

making?’”

Just how far reaching such a law could go

is almost impossible to project. As an exam-

ple: City National Bank, here in Miami, is

custodian for several Miami-Dade County

bank accounts. The bank is owned by Cajas

Madrid of Spain, which Cuba lists as one of

the financial institutions operating in Cuba.

Does this mean City National Bank no

longer can do business in Florida? Doesn’t

make sense, does it?

The list must go into the thousands once

you start researching what holding compa-

nies own a company operating in Florida

and also own a subsidiary that does busi-

ness in Cuba. It will make any company in

the world think twice about doing business

in Florida. Just how costly will that be?

We appreciate your opinions on this col-

umn whether in agreement or disagree-

ment. Please send your comments to (fax

number) 305-662-6980 or email to <let-

[email protected]>. The

opinions expressed in this column are not

necessarily those of this newspaper, its edi-

tors or publisher.

KENNETH’S COMMENTARY

R. Kenneth Bluh VIEWPOINT Must companies doing business with Cuba stay out of Florida?

their family dynamic, childhood experiences,and purpose behind pursuing a career in lawenforcement.

Detective Lisa King said how awkward it canbe when she sees the same kids she just gave alecture to at the local elementary school aboutdrug abuse, spot her in the cereal aisle at the gro-cery store. “They see you in plain clothes andeverything stops,” said King. Sometimes it is asif they don’t realize that we are people. Yes, webuy groceries just like everybody else. Peoplecan become apprehensive and they aren’t neces-sarily happy to see you when you are out there.”

Unlike the firefighter or paramedic who ishappily received when going out on thestreet, “we aren’t exactly given bon bons andflowers when we go out on a call,” saidMartinez de Castro. “This is not an easy joband we are disturbed by the distasteful stuffwe see so it is important to be able to comeback and talk about it. No one is perfect andeverybody has a bad day but we work it out.We are all family here.”

Providing his team with the best state of theart technology so dispatch can locate any offi-cer on location, so detectives can guaranteeevidence remains untampered, and so staff cando weekly analyses of crime data to observetrends and stay one step ahead of the criminalmind, was a big score for the Chief. An overone million dollar valued software system pur-

chased from forfeiture dollars for less than halfthe ticket price was installed last fall. Trainingand implementation is near completion.

“There has clearly been an evolution in theagency,” said Sergeant Rich James who hap-pened to be in the hallway with Officer W.Ralph Baumer while the chief offered a tour ofthe station to observe the latest technology inaction. “We are no longer the bastard stepchildof police work in Miami like we used to be.The respect we lost is back and that confidenceis back. The chief is a cop at heart and he willlet us tell him when he messes up.”

Looking back on a storied career in lawenforcement and his second tenure with theSouth Miami Police Department, Martinez deCastro candidly admits that he never thoughtpolitics would take such a heavy role in hiswork as Chief. “It can be discouraging; therole politics plays in this position. I thought itwas all about education and knowledge as youmoved up the ranks.”

Along with a rich spiritual life he shareswith wife Ileana and the seven grandchildrenfrom his three adult children that he gets tobe Abuelo for, it is the flexibility of servicethat is key to making everything workaccording to the Chief. “Police work is notblack and white. There are lots of gray areas.Laws change and the bad guys are alwaysteaching you. We are constantly looking atnew ways of doing things. You have to beflexible and modify your actions to providethe best service to the community. You canbend but you cannot break.”

CHIEF MARTINEZ, from page 1



396 Alhambra unveils final phase with North Tower ribbon-cutting BY MARK SELL

Accompanied by the sound of a Mariachiband, 396 Alhambra opened its doors during anApr. 19 gala reception for nearly 300 leaders inthe civic, business and real estate communities.

Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason andHector Fernandez, CEO of Agave HoldingsLLC, the Mexican developer and funder ofthe $140 million project, cut the ribbon ded-icating the building and launching the cele-bration upstairs at the signature fourth flooroutdoor terrace of Coral Gables’ largest new“Class A” luxury development.

The 15-story North Tower officially willbe ready for occupancy later in the secondquarter, but the complex with 285,225rentable square feet, already is nearly 60 per-cent leased. Construction started on theproject in April 2009 and is concludingalmost exactly three years later.

“We spotted the potential of this project in2005 and were grateful to find partners whobelieved in this property in a challengingtime for commercial real estate,” said EddieAvila, veteran South Florida developer and aprincipal of 396 Alhambra.

“This is just a warmup for our next devel-opment in Old Spanish Village, a new proj-ect four times the size of this one, and showshow firmly we believe in Coral Gables overthe long haul,” Fernandez said. In July 2011,Agave bought the 5.8-acre Old Spanish

Village site on Ponce de Leon Boulevard andplans to complete a massive mixed-usedevelopment there within four years.

Designed by Coral Gables architect JohnFullerton and built by Balfour Beatty, 396Alhambra offers a dramatic, 20-foot inlaidbrass entrance, designed and created by thearchitect and his brother, renowned artistPaul Fullerton, who has created art in publicplaces around the country.

396 Alhambra is the largest new mixed-use, Class A office and retail development

nearing completion in the heart of the CoralGables Business District.

The roster of tenants includes HBO-LatinAmerica, Banco del Pichincha, RichmanGreer, Millicom International, RTKL, TerraNetworks and Citibank. With a premiumlocation at Alhambra Circle and LejeuneRoad, well-capitalized ownership, conven-ient and fast access to Miami InternationalAirport and residential areas to the south andwest, 396 Alhambra offers available contigu-ous office space ranging from 2,000 rentable

square feet (RSF) to 70,500 RSF. Additionalfeatures include:

• Pre-certified LEED Gold for the NorthTower, with the South Tower designed toachieve LEED Silver; Winner, Coral GablesChamber of Commerce Green Edifice/BuildingAward for 2012;

• 30,000 SF of street-level retail andrestaurant space that allows outdoor diningand offers great exposure on Giralda Avenueand Salzedo Street;

• Highest-quality building materials and

finishes, including marble from the ancient

quarries of the original Alhambra in Spain;

• Walking distance to shops and restau-

rants throughout the Coral Gables commer-

cial business district, as well as the Coral

Gables trolley;

• On-site Citibank branch, ATM and

“drive-thru” banking;

• Outdoor courtyard and fourth-floor ter-

race with panoramic views;• Valet service and covered parking;• Parking ratio of three spaces per 1,000

RSF leased, and• 24-hour security with card-key access.Blanca Commercial Real Estate is the

exclusive leasing agent. For leasing infor-mation, call Danet Linares at 305-577-8852,David M. Valdez at 305-577-0251 or Andresdel Corral at 305-798-8890. Learn more at<www.396alhambra.com>.

Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason (left) and Hector Fernandez, Agave Holdings CEO, cut the ribbon dedicating 396Alhambra.

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BY ROBERT HAMILTON

Young Israel of Kendall is celebratingthe 25th anniversary in its location inPinecrest, and in honor of the occasion,the congregation is planning a communi-ty-wide dinner event on Thursday, May31, during which the synagogue and all ofits members and friends will be honoredon having achieved this unique 25-yearmilestone.

Rabbi Hershel Becker said that when thesynagogue first moved into the area, itbegan with a small house, which was usedto conduct daily services and to provide ameeting place and other services for thecommunity. But it was not long afterwardswhen a vision of a magnificent new build-ing became a reality, as plans and construc-tion of the current beautiful sanctuary, mik-vah, classrooms, library, meeting rooms,administrative offices, and kitchen andcatering facilities, were completed.

Young Israel of Kendall is located cen-

trally one block east of Suniland ShoppingCenter in Pinecrest.

In addition, the synagogue is markingthe occasion at its dinner event and festivi-ties by recognizing honorees of its annualdinner event over the past 25 years. Part ofthe evening’s planned programs is to givespecial recognition to those communityleaders who have been instrumental inbuilding and maintaining the synagogue’spresence in the community. The evening’sfestivities will commence at 6:30 p.m.,with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres,followed by a catered dinner, music andplanned activities. A journal ad book willbe on hand as a keepsake of the 25-yearcelebration and the dinner event.

For information about the dinnerevent and the ad book, contact the syn-agogue office at 7880 SW 112 St.,Pinecrest, FL 33156, telephone 305-232-6833. Information also can beobtained on the synagogue’s website at<www.youngisraelofkendall.com>.

Young Israel of Kendall eventto celebrate 25th anniversary

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BY EMILY CARDENAS

The crowd sat in silence on pins and nee-dles as finalists from each category walkedon stage one by one to hear the judges’ deci-sions — then cheers erupted from the crowdas the winners were announced. It was thefinals of the Young Talent Big Dreams com-petition on Apr. 28 at Actors’ Playhouse atthe Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables.

Felipe Herrera, a 14-year-old pianist andstudent at Coral Reef Senior High, took tophonors in the solo musical instrument cate-gory for his stunning performance of an orig-inal composition.

New World School of the Arts studentJohnny Wright, 17, stole the show in thedance category with contrasting strength andgrace, while a diverse group from theThomas Armour Youth Ballet tapped theirway into everyone’s hearts to win groupdance.

Isabel Peña, 10, transported the audienceto Broadway with her theatrical vocal per-formance, and Janay Blakely pierced soulswith her powerful spoken word piece.

Esther and Gloria Chae, the final act ofthe night, electrified the audience withtheir precision and technical mastery ofpiano and cello and walked away as overallgrand prize winners. The sisters, 9 and 12respectively, took home a $500 cash prizeand earned a private recording studio ses-sion with award-winning musician, pro-ducer and arranger, Paul Fakhourie, whohas worked with such renowned artists asEric Clapton, Stephen Damian, ZiggyMarley, and Lauryn Hill.

All of the Young Talent Big Dreams win-ners will continue to share their talentthroughout the year with scheduled perform-ances around Miami-Dade County. Winnersalso won the chance to attend master classeswith professionals in their discipline. Butregardless of who won, there were no losersat the Miracle Theatre, even after the lastballoon and confetti flake floated to thefloor.

“It’s been a great experience to getexposed to different people, actors, dancers,musicians,” said Shatorri Faison, 17.

Guitar player Christopher Torres actuallypassed on his high school prom to participatein the finale.

“It’s an opportunity to play for people, andI’ve never had a chance to do this before out-side of school,” he said.

“When we watch and read the news everyday we don’t often see the most shiningexamples of our young people, but when youcome here and experience all of this extraor-dinary talent you realize hope is very much

alive, and that our future is bright because ofthem,” said Modesto E. Abety-Gutierrez,president and CEO of The Children’s Trust,presenting sponsor of the competition.

The Young Talent Big Dreams competi-tion, now in its second year, is coordinatedby Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre.Seven auditions in all held at theaters fromthe northern corner to the southern tip ofMiami-Dade, and hundreds of participantsshowcased their talents this year. The com-petition follows the popular TV talent showmodel, and judges have included a host ofindustry professionals from the performingarts community. Judges for the finals wereMilton Granger, Howard Cohen, DanielLewis, Jodie Langel and Nerissa Street.Wells Fargo was the evening’s sponsor.

“Actors’ Playhouse is proud to have initi-ated Young Talent Big Dreams, in partner-ship with The Children’s Trust, to helpdevelop young talent in Miami-DadeCounty,” said Barbara S. Stein, Actors’Playhouse executive producing director.“The arts are a critical component to a well-rounded individual, both educationally andculturally, and arts programs develop charac-ter, self-confidence, and skills as much as thethree R’s in traditional learning experi-ences,” she added.

“I had no idea I would make it into thefinals. I was so surprised,” said GabriellaOrtega, 9. “I was really nervous in rehearsal,but once I’m on stage I get into it.”

Kristynn Portugues, 12, who has diabetes,wants kids to know that no chronic diseaseor disability should slow them down.

“I’m so glad to find a competition that’sreally all about the talent God gave you andnot about your looks,” she said.

Arantza Espinosa certainly didn’t let hervisual impairment hold her back. Despitebeing blind, she and her performance part-ner, Eddy Camacho, both from BraddockSenior High School, won in the group instru-mental/vocal category.

A total of 88 acts made it to the semifinals,and 22 advanced to the finale. The contest-ants — all residents of Miami-Dade County— ranged in age from 8 to 17.

“Boy, do I love my job!” roared EarlMaulding from the stage.

The director of Theatre for YoungAudiences at Actors’ Playhouse was the offi-cial emcee of the competition.

“It’s so inspiring to travel around Miami-Dade County and see all of this amazing tal-ent. It’s also gratifying to see kids who did-n’t make it to the finals last year come backagain. It shows you that they have the perse-verance to keep on trying and the desire toimprove,” Maulding added.

Competition crowns top young talent in county


BY BAY PROBY

Charles J. Kropke and Eleanor

Goldstein, co-authors of South Beach:

Stories of a Renaissance, chronicled

the remarkable pioneers, builders and

civic leaders who turned South Beach

into one of the travel world’s most

remarkable success stories at Books &

Books in Coral Gables on May 2.

In its first year of publication, the

lavishly illustrated 244-page souvenir

book, published by Coral Gables-

based Tropic Moon Press, has won

rave reviews from booksellers, readers

and civic organizations. Autographed

copies of the colorful hardcover publi-

cation now are available for sale at the

leading independent bookstore.

“The book is a treasure trove of sto-

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brings South Beach to life,” said

Goldstein, noting it took more than

two years of interviews and research

to create the book.

“One of the reasons our book has

taken off is that readers appreciate the

intriguing stories that bring South

Beach to life,” Kropke added. “We

feel passionate about South Beach and

appreciate the opportunity to pass that

enthusiasm along to you tonight.”

Recently, the Miami Design

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as its feature book for MDPL Reads, a

community reading program. The

“coffee table” souvenir book also was

featured during Art Deco Weekend, an

annual event organized by the league

that draws hundreds of thousands of

visitors to Ocean Drive, Collins

Avenue, Lincoln Road and the other

storied streets of South Beach.

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beachstories.com>.

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Seventh grade Belen studentMaximiliano Garcia del Pozo on Saturday,Apr. 21, accepted first prize for designingthe T-shirt used in Baynanza.

During the 30th anniversary ofBaynanza thousands of volunteers fromthe community showed how much theycare for one of our most important naturalresources — Biscayne Bay. Many enduredstormy conditions at 28 locations along theBay during the Cleanup Day, picking uptrash along the shorelines.

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BY MELISSA LICHTENHELD

Carlos Gutierrez of Miami made history

as the 1,000th patient to receive a treatment

pioneered nearly 20 years ago in South

Florida by a team of doctors at Baptist

Cardiac & Vascular Institute.

The innovative repair allows patients to

evade a silent killer that tends to strike at

midlife and into the golden years.

Doctors recently told Gutierrez, 63, that

he was a victim of an abdominal aortic

aneurysm. It is called a silent killer because

the bulging of the aorta grows without symp-

toms. Had his aneurysm gone undiscovered,

it was large enough to burst, resulting in a

painful death.

Gutierrez went home the following day

after treatment.

“More than 1,000 patients keep on living

because of our commitment not only to prac-

ticing medicine but to improving it,” said

Barry T. Katzen, MD, founder and medical

director of the Institute.

Eighteen years ago Philip Shroyer, 72,

was the second patient in South Florida to

receive the treatment when he was living in

what is now Palmetto Bay. The retired mail

carrier had participated in a clinical research

trial at the Institute, one of only five centers

in the nation and the only center at the time

in South Florida treating the disease using an

experimental, less invasive technology.

Rather than open the abdomen, doctors

entered the groin and traversed a highway of

blood vessels to reach the aorta. They

repaired the bubbled blood vessel with

small, tube-like devices called stent grafts.

Shroyer went home days after the proce-

dure and returned to work a few weeks

later at a time when open surgery required

months for recovery. Today, Shroyer is a

healthy, active retiree enjoying his grand-

children.

The Institute’s unique multidisciplinary

approach to cardiovascular treatment was

evident during the milestone procedure per-

formed by two interventional radiologists,

Dr. Katzen and James Benenati, MD, and

vascular surgeon Athanassios I. Tsoukas,

MD.

They repaired Gutierrez’s aneurysm using

the endovascular procedure pioneered by Dr.

Katzen, Dr. Benenati, Orlando Puente, MD,

and the late Jose Alvarez, MD.

“It’s an incredible landmark because ofthe total number of patients we have treat-

ed,” said Dr. Benenati, the Institute’s med-

ical director of the Peripheral Vascular

Laboratory.

Institute doctors performed their first

aneurysm repair on Mar. 17, 1994, at a

time when it was so experimental there

was still an issue about whether interven-

tional radiology, a fledgling specialty,

should be involved in what traditionally

had been a surgeon’s domain.

“The easiest thing would have been just to

operate with open surgery, but we were will-

ing to push the envelope and try not to oper-

ate. We were on the forefront,” said Dr.

Puente, a vascular surgeon.

Institute doctors, who continue to perform

the most abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

procedures in South Florida, are invited to

teach their knowledge around the state,

nation and the world.

“We are still the go-to people because of

our wealth of experience,” Dr. Benenati said.

Abdominal aortic aneurysms are the

15th leading cause of death in the United

States. One in 250 persons, most frequent-

ly males, are expected to develop the dis-

ease.

“In the old days a good primary physician

could palpitate the abdomen and find the

mass if it was big. Now most aneurysms are

diagnosed by screening tools such as CT

scans or ultrasounds. Many times they are

found while a patient is being tested for other

issues,” Dr. Tsoukas said.

Formerly, the only treatment for an

abdominal aortic aneurysm was for a sur-

geon to open the abdomen, wrap the

swelling aorta with a plastic wrap much

like sandwich wrap, and hope it would last

awhile to prevent rupture. Such an opera-

tion added six years to the life of Albert

Einstein.

In the 1950s, surgeons began repairing

and replacing the aorta with synthetic tub-

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effective in preventing rupture and pro-

longing life in many patients, the proce-

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long hospital stays, ICU resources, and is

associated with some mortality and com-

plications which could be quite signifi-

cant.

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The Everglades Cooperative InvasiveSpecies Management Area (ECISMA) ishosting the Everglades Non-Native FishRound Up Tournament on May 19, from 7a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Miccosukee Arches(SW Eight Street and 172nd Avenue) toraise public awareness about the potentialnegative impacts of releasing non-nativefish into Florida waters, and to encourageanglers to target these non-native speciesfor consumption.

The Everglades ecosystem is home to atleast 22 non-native freshwater fish species.These non-native fish threaten to cause detri-mental changes to the South Florida nativefish communities, particularly as the numberof new species continues to increase.

All but two of these fish were introducedillegally as the result of release of unwantedpets and food fish, or due to the flooding ofaquaculture ponds. The Round Up also willserve as a mechanism for gathering data intonon-native fish distribution and abundancethat can assist in their management.

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When Team FootWorks begin planning the2012 Corporate Run series, the magnitude ofthis year’s races could not have been imag-ined. With more than 29,000 runners andwalkers from more than 1,100 companies, theCorporate Run has broken all previous recordswith the largest number of participants andcompanies since the first 1,300 participantstook to the streets of Miami 27 years ago.

“When we first began producing this racealmost three decades ago, we never dreamtthat it would become as large as it has,” saidHans Huseby, race director. “It is a testamentthat more and more companies are embracinghealth and wellness initiatives for theiremployees.

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The tri-county race series awarded prizesto the top finishers at each race. Miami’s topfinishers were Andrew Letherby, 15:18, andErica Huerta, 18:53.

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As a long distance runner navigates the hillsand terrains of a marathon distance course, soshould parents have a compass and map ofsorts to get them through the peaks and valleysof family life, according to Jodi Orshan, mar-riage and family counseling therapist.

Orshan has developed a multi-faceted“Parenting Plan for practically perfect par-enting” that appears to optimize her diversebackground as educator, trainer, youth pro-gram director and life coach.

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Her expertise in family building is over 30years in the making and ranges from devel-oping a blueprint for the day-to-day lifescene, to remediating families in crisis likethe 15-month-old who will not sleep throughthe night, or a contentious divorce requiringa soft and supportive touch.

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“When kids were more connected to theirimmediate neighborhood community parentsdid not have to worry so much and life waseasier. We have now built a virtual commu-nity of support with our seminars and coach-ing so parents can also get the nurturing theyneed and let out a sigh and a smile.”

An example of innovative solutions thatcan make difficult situations easier wasmade by Orshan when telling the story of atricky divorce that had a happy ending forthe family.

“The two parents were very much battlingand did not understand the concept of co-parenting. Each parent becomes 100 percentparent and their family mission is decidedindependently of each other under differentroofs.”

Orshan said, as a result, the goals anddreams of each new household turned out tobe nearly identical, merely implemented indifferent ways and it resolved 90 percent ofthe challenges in that particular case.

“Live the values you want them to value.Be courageous and kind and caring to eldersand animals, and inspire in them the valuesyou treasure. It is critical to act the good lifeyou want for them. It is not what you say.They are always watching you.”

To find out more about Jodi Orshan and“The Parenting Plan” visit <www.theparent-ingplan.com> or call 305-240-1249.

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Charlotte Yanes, a senior at South DadeSenior High School and president of theschool’s FFA was selected to receive theWayne Dunagan Memorial Scholarship.

Wayne Dunagan was an active memberof the agricultural community. His farmproduced some of South Dade’s finest polebeans and avocados. His son and grand-sons remain actively involved in agricul-tural production. The Wayne DunaganMemorial Scholarship was established in2005 by Dunagan & Son Farms to recog-nize outstanding academic and civicachievement.

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Jose Martinez, a senior at John A.Ferguson Senior High School and vice-pres-ident of the school’s FFA is the recipient ofthe Emil Gross Memorial Scholarship.

‘The Emil Gross Memorial Scholarshipwas created in 2011 to recognize outstand-ing academic and civic achievement, andpursuit of secondary education in the areaof agriculture.

Dade County Farm Bureau representsmore than 4,000 members, over 1,000 ofwhom are involved actively in agribusinessand represent over 900 agricultural opera-tions. Dade County farmers provide aneconomic impact of over $2.57 billion tothe local and state economy.

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The Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation andOpen Spaces Department has announcedthat its 2012-13 Noches Tropicales ConcertSeries has been awarded a $75,000 grantfrom Target Corporation.

“The Target grant will allow us to contin-ue bringing wonderful cultural entertainmentfor residents to enjoy for free,” said JackKardys, Miami-Dade Parks director.“Target’s partnership with Miami-DadeParks is a great example of how the businesssector can make a difference in the commu-nity by supporting recreational opportunitiesthat improve Miami’s quality of life. It’s agreat opportunity for them to give back totheir consumers in a meaningful way.”

The free Noches Tropcales concert seriesat Tropical Park celebrates the rich culturalheritage of Hispanic music and dance. Aspart of the department’s commitment tomaking quality arts experiences accessible tothe entire Miami-Dade County community,the annual series provides a venue for fami-lies to enjoy the performances.

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For details about Miami-Dade Parks call 3-1-1,or visit online at <www.miamidade.gov/parks>.

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Marie Woodson, elected first vice chair,is a division director in the Miami-DadeCounty Community Action and HumanServices Department and lives inHollywood.

Francesca Menes, elected second vicechair, is the policy and advocacy coordina-tor for the Florida Immigrant Coalition andlives in North Miami Beach.

Sharon Kendrick-Johnson, electedmember at large, lives in South Miami andis a Small Business Education Coordinatorfor Miami-Dade College.

Grace O’Donnell, a retired major fromthe Miami-Dade Police Department, is theimmediate past chair and will serve as thefifth member of the Executive Committee.

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Designed to take fans, ages 6-14, behindthe curtain to see the magic behind theGlobetrotters’ electrifying basketball skillsand tricks, participants also will learnabout the importance of staying active andeating healthy. The innovative clinics willtake place at approximately 40 – 24 HourFitness clubs in nine states during a 10-week period this summer, including loca-tions in South Florida.

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Your child cannot seem to concentrate inschool. It takes hours to complete home-work that shouldn’t take that long. Younotice a lack of organization at home andschool.

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BY NANCY EAGLETON

Karel Kutner Foti has been named to theboard of directors of Baptist Cardiac &Vascular Institute Foundation and also willserve as a member of the Baptist HealthFoundation Board, the fundraising arm forBaptist Health South Florida.

Foti is a licensed Realtor with EsslingerWooten Maxwell International Realty andoperates Florida Paradise Properties with herson, Rick Wieder. She hasbeen working in the realestate business since 1981,and specializes in commercialand luxury real estatethroughout South Florida.

A Kendall resident, Fotiand her husband, George,have two grown children,Rick and Joel, and threegrandchildren — Hunter,Madison and Jack.

Foti’s affiliation withBaptist Health began yearsago when she served as a“Pink Lady” at BaptistHospital.

“There were several of us,in our 20s, who declared wewere too old to be called Candy Stripers,”Foti said. “I still have the service pin that Ireceived for the 100-plus volunteer hours Iserved. Even then, Baptist was a bright spotfor me.”

Years later, Foti’s mother was a patientunder the care of Barry T. Katzen, MD,Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute’sfounder and medical director. Foti said she isgrateful for the exceptional treatment andcompassionate care her mother received.

“Dr. Katzen and the entire team at BaptistCardiac & Vascular Institute took wonderfulcare of my mother,” Foti explained. “Fast

forward a few years and here I am able toserve Baptist Health in this way. I’m sohappy to be in a position to give back to thisorganization and the community that I’vegrown up in.”

As a member of the Capital ImprovementCommittee, Foti’s mission will be to contin-ue to raise money for the Baptist Cardiac &Vascular Institute’s $60 million expansionproject at the Baptist Hospital campus inKendall. A benefit concert performed by

international superstarCeline Dion in December2011 kicked off the expan-sion campaign.

Through growth and inno-vation, Baptist Cardiac &Vascular Institute willbroaden its research pro-gram and ensure that med-ical breakthroughs continueto be discovered in SouthFlorida. The Institute willcreate centers of specializedcare and prevention. It willattract and help train thenext generation of world-class physicians to further anenvironment of sophisticat-ed care. And like all Baptist

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“Contributions to this expansion willensure that high-end, cutting-edge care isaccessible to everyone,” Foti said. “This isan incredible opportunity for all of us tomake a difference in our community.”

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Miami-Dade County joined local gov-ernment partners and private sector stake-holders in March to kick off a planningeffort that will prepare Southeast Floridacommunities for electric vehicles.

The group, known as the EV/InfrastructureAlliance, will assist the South FloridaRegional Planning Council and its FloridaGold Coast Clean Cities Coalition, whichrecently received a $500,000 grant from theU.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and willpartner with the Florida Power & LightCompany (FPL) over the next year.

Through this regional partnership, a planwill be developed for future deployment ofelectric vehicle (EV) infrastructure andvehicle use within Broward, Indian River,Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, PalmBeach, and St. Lucie counties. Electricvehicles reduce emissions, the country’sreliance on foreign oil, and cost less tooperate than a typical gas-powered car.

EV/Infrastructure Alliance has createdteams to address each of the tasks involvedin preparing communities for electric vehi-cle deployment. During the next 10months, the teams will identify opportuni-ties to streamline the EV permittingprocess, work with vehicle fleets interestedin EV deployment, establish criteria for EVcharging infrastructure, prepare communi-ty outreach materials, and develop plansfor a future demonstration project that willprovide commuters with a self-servicerental/car share opportunity along the US1corridor in Miami-Dade County.

“We are looking forward to expandingour sustainable efforts with the use of theseelectric vehicles,” said Miami-Dade MayorCarlos A. Gimenez. “Miami-Dade Countyis committed to supporting the environ-

ment, and this is just one more way of howwe can become an exemplary first-classgreen community.”

This effort is consistent with the nationalClean Cities’ goal of putting one millionelectric drive vehicles on the road in the U.S.by 2015 through developing a plan for reli-able alternative fueling infrastructure at loca-tions and corridors conducive to chargingEVs. The electric vehicle readiness plan willcomplement the Southeast Florida RegionalPartnership’s Sustainable CommunitiesInitiative, which is focused on improving theregion’s economy and creating jobs, an effortthat is also hosted by the council.

The county has a longstanding partner-ship in these initiatives, having receivedthe “2011 Champion for Alternative FuelVehicles and Alternative Fuels Award”from the Florida Gold Coast Clean CitiesCoalition for its extensive use of alterna-tive fuel vehicles and supporting sustain-ability goals. In fact, EVs are included inseveral initiatives of the Water and EnergyEfficiency goal area in Miami-DadeCounty’s sustainability plan, GreenPrint, acommunity plan to reduce greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions, cut energy, water andfuel consumption, and help develop a sus-tainable community for future generations.

The plan, which contains 137 separateinitiatives, will result in a reduction of 1.5million metric tons (mt) of emissions andan avoidance of 3.1 million mt over thenext five years. Roughly speaking, 1.5 mil-lion mt of CO2 emissions is associatedwith making 144,000 trips around theEarth or powering 206,000 homes inMiami-Dade County for the year.

To get more information on Miami-DadeCounty’s sustainability efforts and to readGreenPrint, please visit <http://green.mis-midade.gov>.

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Mitsubishi has added a new model to the2012 Lancer lineup, the Lancer SE withAll-Wheel Control (AWC), the Mitsubishiversion of All Wheel Drive. The SE joinsthe DE, ES, GT and Ralliart trim levels inthe Sedan body style, but it’s not offered asa Hatchback, which comes only in the ESand GT trims.

The AWC feature allows the new LancerSE to deliver a sportier ride and better per-formance from the 2.4-liter 168 hp four-cylinder engine with MIVEC variablevalve-timing technology.

The engine is paired with a continuouslyvariable transmission (CVT) that aids fuelefficiency and performance. Heated frontseats and side mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheelsand a chrome lower grille are standardequipment on the SE.

The Ralliart is at the top of the MitsubishiLancer compact sports sedan lineup, andit’s the most popular and most expensive

version. It’s powered by a 2.0-liter, 237 hpturbocharged and intercooled MIVEC-equipped four-cylinder engine, and pairedwith a lightning-fast six-speed automaticmanual Twin-Clutch Sportronic ShiftTransmission (TC-SST).

In addition to full-time all-wheel control(AWC) with Active Center Differential(ACD), it comes with a front helical limit-ed-slip differential, a rear limited-slip dif-ferential and Hill Start Assist (HSA), whichallows the vehicle to remain in a stationaryposition on the slope.

Standard amenities on the 2012 LancerRalliart include premium sport fabric seat-ing surfaces, an aluminum hood with heatextractor vent, chrome side lower doormolding, and leather-wrapped sports steer-ing wheel, shift knob and shift boot. Likethe Lancer GT, the Lancer Ralliart has anoptional Touring package that adds a back-up camera system with display screeninside the rearview mirror for the 2012model year.

At the lower end of the 2012 Lancer line-up is the GT model, which comes with thesame four-cylinder engine as the SE, thoughmated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Thecontinuously variable transmission (CVT)with INVEC-III (Intelligent & Innovative

Vehicle Electronic Control system) isoptional. The CVT-equipped Lancer GTalso includes Sportronic shifting via magne-sium-alloy steering wheel paddle shifters.

Additional standard equipment on theLancer GT includes newly designed 18-inch alloy wheels, new interior fabric andinstrument panel trim, a sporty front fasciafrom the Lancer Ralliart model, a sport-tuned suspension, six-speaker audio sys-tem, sport front bucket seats, automatic cli-

mate control, Mitsubishi’s FAST-key withpanic feature and leather-wrapped steeringwheel, shift knob and parking brake.

Pricing on the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancerranges from $15,695 to $27,995.

Ron Beasley is the automotive editor forMiami’s Community Newspapers. He maybe contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext.261, or by addressing email correspon-dence to <[email protected]>.

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