MIAMI BEACH

August 9, 2013

Miami Beach Implements Independent Review FDLE Reviews Israel Hernandez Investigation The City of Miami Beach requested the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to conduct an independent review of the facts and findings of the investigation being conducted by the Miami Beach Police Department into the in-custody death of Israel Hernandez. "I have complete confidence in the integrity and capacity of the Miami Beach Police Department to conduct a fair and thorough investigation. But the role of the FDLE will provide further assurance to the public of the thoroughness and transparency of the investigation," said Miami Beach City Manager Jimmy Morales. This independent review will be in addition to the review being conducted by the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office, both of which have been involved since the first day.

It's Back to School on August 19 Remember to obey traffic and pedestrian laws in school zones. Back to School Bash Friday, August 16, 2013; 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Flamingo Park - 14 Street & Meridian Avenue Free entertainment, arts & crafts and rides. Carnival game tickets and concessions sold. www.miamibeachparks.com School Orientations Nautilus Middle School: August 14 and August 16, 9:30 a.m. North Beach Elementary: August 16, 2:00 p.m. Miami Beach Senior High School: August 17, 9:00 a.m. School calendar: www.dadeschools.net Miami Beach All Stars For Public School Fifth & Sixth Graders This weekly program includes activities, games and projects that inspire for foster positive self-esteem. 305.673.7491 or taniacabrera@miamibeachfl.gov

Free Pediatric Mobile Clinic By Appointment University of Miami Pediatric Mobile Clinic & the City of Miami Beach FREE health care services to youth with no access or limited access to health care / medical insurance.  Next: August 21 & September 26 More info: www.miamibeachfl.gov, click on the Education tab. To make an appointment, please call 305.243.6407.

Register for the Free Leadership Academy & Learn the In & Outs of Your City Fall Session Begins September 9 Add the Neighborhood Leadership Academy to your resume. Get a fresh perspective on how to become more active in your community. The free, 15-week session provides information and resources to become a more knowledgeable member and participant in our community. Learn more here: http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/residents/scroll.aspx?id=13150. Caroline Defreze, 305.673.7010 or carolinedefreze@miamibeachfl.gov

SoundScape Cinema Series  Fall 2013 Movie Schedule Begins October 5  The new fall season kicks off with "The Great Gatsby" (2013). The popular free outdoor movie series will run every Wednesday night through December. Other movies include "Les Miserables," "Hello Dolly" and "Man of Steel."      Cinema Series Schedule: www.mbculture.com

Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest  Every Fourth Wednesday of the Month in 2013 5PM - 10PM, North Shore Bandshell, 73 St & Collins Av Wednesday, August 28 Food Trucks: 5PM - 10PM Live music: 6PM - 9PM Share the event with your Facebook friends & family More >

Beachwalk Project Begins South Pointe Park to Third Street, Third to Fifth Street Delayed When completed, the on-grade paver pathway will connect South Pointe Park to the existing serpentine promenade in Lummus Park. Phase I includes South Pointe Park to Third Street west of the sand dunes, along the hard packed area currently used by pedestrians. The second phase (Third to Fifth streets) lies in obtaining the easements and the approval of the upland properties.

Wooden Boardwalk at Former Seville to Close & Detour Approved Construction Continues The boardwalk behind the former Seville at 29 Street will close soon for approved demolition. Passage along the boardwalk will detour to Collins Avenue. The City continues to pursue options on elevation and surface materials of the new beachwalk in that area.

It's Hurricane Season! Plan, Prepare and Register    Miami Beach residents are reminded that Miami Beach is an evacuation zone and there are important preparations and procedures before and after a hurricane that you need to know. Hurricane season is from June 1 through November 30.    New Flood Relief Parking Program If your address has been identified as one that is located within a potential flood area, you qualify for temporary parking accommodation voucher during a flood activation. Notices sent to those affected areas. Click here for more info.    More information about how to prepare for hurricane season, including early registrations such as condo managers' re-entry passes, special needs, and pet evacuation): visit http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/oem/

Paint & Hurricane Shutter Program Low-income Homeowners May Qualify Have you home painted or hurricane shutter installed for free. Qualified Miami-Dade County homeowners may be eligible. Homeowners will be required to participate in a forgivable mortgage program which requires them in the home for up to 10 years after the upgrades have been completed. Click for for more information on how to qualify.

Alton Road / MacArthur Cswy Flyover Closed for FDOT Repairs Through August 13, 2013 FDOT is working with Miami-Dade County to adjust traffic signalization to improve mobility during construction. Miami Beach Police will also assist with the monitoring and mobilization. The Julia Tuttle Causeway is an alternate route.    More info >

It's WasteFULL Weekends Keep It Clean the First Weekend of Every Month | September 7 & 8  | 8AM - 8PM During WasteFull Weekends, take your bulk trash to the two dumpster locations:  75 St + Dickens Avenue (North Beach) < RECYCLE HERE 541 Jefferson Avenue (South Beach)   Remember to recycle, it's the law!

Protect Your Properties  Volunteer Opportunities to Restore the Sand Dunes   Saturday, August 24 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Volunteer Registration begins at 8:30 AM) Pancoast Park (Meet west of the dunes at 36 Street) More details.

Caring for Animals Keep Public Areas Clean & Follow the Code Animal Resource Officer Know of crimes against animals or other unlawful issues with animals in your neighborhood? Contact the Police Department's new animal resource officer, Mariana Jomarron at 305.673.7000, ext 3705. Spay & Neuter / Volunteer The Meow Mobile comes to Miami Beach twice a month to spay and neuter community cats at North Shore Open Space Park. This program is made possible by a grant from PetSmart Charities, Inc. Upcoming date: September 7. For an appointment and/or to volunteer: projectcatnsniphelp@gmail.com. Feed Them, Don't Litter Be aware of littering laws. If you are feeding stray animals, food cannot be placed directly on the ground including plants or leaves and sand dunes. Also when using plates, cans or other containers, these objects must be removed immediately. Do not trespass in sand dunes. Report Contact Code Compliance at 305.673.7555 if you see any dogs off leash; any dogs owners failing to clean after the animal; and littering; or any trespassing in sand dunes.

Commission Selects South Beach ACE (Tishman) for Convention Center Development Next Steps | Also, Ballot Question Coming in November Election After several months and an open public process, Miami Beach Commission selected South Beach ACE over Portman CMC to continue to the next development phase. Click here for additional upcoming meetings, videos, information and more. Email us your comments atmbconventioncenter@miamibeachfl.gov

Recycle, It's Easy & It's the Law  www.miamibeachfl.gov/recycle    All residential buildings and businesses must have recycling programs. It is required by City Code. Contact your waste hauler or other recycling company to initiate a recycling program for your building or business.   Single-bin Recycling: Residents living in multi-family buildings that do not currently offer recycling can take their recyclable trash (no sorting necessary) to 75 ST + Dickens Ave (which also recycles electronics) and 210 Second Street.

SAVE THE DATES: NEED VOLUNTEERS Need community hours? Volunteers are needed for these two events. International Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, September 21, 8AM - noon Community Outreach at 305.673.7010, Lynnbernstein@miamibeachfl.gov   Community Service Day Saturday, September 28, 9AM - noon Office of Community Services at 305.673.7491, TalmageThornhill@miamibeachfl.gov

Traffic Alert: Road Construction Projects Alton Road Improvements Contact for Alton Rd project info: Heather Leslie, 305.905.5876 or heather@hmlpublicoutreach.com   For real-time traffic reports, call 511 or go to www.fl511.com. Check out the city's online GIS Traffic report. Call 511 for up-to-the-minute traffic reports throughout South Florida. Also listen to MB Radio 1670AM for weekly updates in Miami Beach. Miami Beach Weekly Radio Traffic Reports > Miami Beach Traffic Map > Construction Alerts > Subscribe to Receive Traffic Advisory via E-mail > Also, subscribe to weekly Traffic Advisories via email. Click update profile on the bottom of this email and then add yourself to the list. Construction information & updates>

Alton Road & Collins Avenue Construction: Detour Up Ahead Northbound at 17 Street will be Detoured to Meridian Avenue for Several Months Bookmark the FDOT Alton Rd project page: http://www.fdotmiamidade.com/current-projects/north-miami-dade/sr-907alton-rd-from-5-st-to-michigan-ave-1.html    More information on both projects: 305.905.5876 or Heather@hmlpublicoutreach.com

Download Free Miami Beach Report It App  Ask and Receive Answers, Report Problems, Request Services, Track and More   Frequently asked questions, request services and even express concerns on this online center. There is an extensive knowledge base of the most common questions asked. If the question is not listed, you can submit it for inclusion.  Learn more about Report It. |  Report It Online  Just download Miami Beach Report It from any phone app store. It's free. How to Download to your Phone

Stop Government Corruption  Report Suspected Wrongdoing to FBI Your cooperation is needed to root out corruption. If you suspect any wrongdoing of a government employee, please report it anonymously to the FBI hotline at 305.944.9101.

FLORIDA PTA

August 2013 eNewsletter Eileen Segal, President In This Issue * WE ARE PTA PROUD! * LEGOLAND PTA BENEFITS! * Leadership Commission * Membership is Year Round! * FLPTA Education Commission * Important Upcoming Dates * Thank you to our Sponsors Quick Links                      www.floridapta.org www.pta.org WE ARE   PTA PROUD!    The 2012-2013 legislative sessions has given PTA a strong name in the State of Florida. Florida PTA played a large role in the defeat of the Parent Empowerment Bill and the passing of the Texting and Driving Bill. We have been fortunate to have been an influence in the direction of these bills as well as other crucial legislation that affects the lives of our children.       As we continue our Advocacy efforts, we welcome back our Legislative Committee chaired by Mindy Gould from Miami-Dade County and our Resolutions Committee chaired by Linda Kearschner from Pinellas County. Both of these PTA leaders have proven their dedication and leadership to PTA.     The goals of these committees are : CLICK HERE TO READ MORE!   Mindy Haas,   President Elect  presidentelect@floridapta.org   JOIN PTA    RECEIVE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS!    SEPTEMBER IS FLORIDA PTA DAYS!  (For All PTA Members in Florida)     ONLY $30 per person!  (THAT'S MORE THAN 1/2 OFF THE REGULAR ADMISSION PRICE!) CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS! Leadership Commission   I am so excited about the hard work that the Leadership Commissioncommittee chairs have been doing!   I am proud of Lauren Miller, ourStudent Involvement chair, for taking on the issue of texting while driving! She is working to spread the word through county councils and local units about ways to pledge to prevent this everyday hazard. I'm excited about the work Joe Piecorais doing with the M.E.N. committee!  Plans are underway for our next MEN's Summit, to be held in April at the state office, are coming together and I'm sure the workshops and guest speakers will be incredible! Jenny Dyess, the Family /Community Engagement chair has been a busy, making valuable connections to help bring new programs and information to help strengthen our families and bridge the gap between school and home! Our Leadership/Convention chair,Karen Gardner, and her "intern" Jen Martinez have already started on plans for 2014!  Mark your calendars now to be there in July! It's the goal of the Leadership Commission to provide the tools and resources necessary to help county councils and local units identify and grow potential leaders.  If YOU are interested in serving in a leadership capacity in your local unit or county, it's never too late!  Get in touch with them today and take a chance.....it may be the best move you ever make, and it will change your life for the better!! Cindy Gerhardt, Vice President for Leadership    leadership@floridapta.org    Message from the President  Summer is quickly coming to an end and we all are gearing up for a new school year. Florida PTA held a very successful Leadership / Convention, at Innisbrook Golf Resort.  We had over 1200 attendees and our National PTA's Membership Chair, Derrick Bryd, brought greetings from our newly elected National PTA President Otha Thornton.   Beth Devalos, MSW LCSW, from Seminole County Public Schools spoke about the children in Florida who are hungry and homeless. Dr. Tony Bennett, Florida Education Commissioner spoke to us on how important Parent Involvement is and what is Common Core. Patty Hightower, President of Florida's School Board Association brought us greetings on their behalf. We presented two awards to Senators Detert and Bullard for their advocacy efforts on behalf of all the children in Florida.  A heart felt thank you goes out to my Executive Committee, especially VP for Leadership, Cindy Gerhardt and our Event Chair, Karen Gardner.  Their tireless efforts along with the outstanding office staff made the event a huge success.  Based upon your positive feedback, I believe you all left inspired and empowered. If you didn't attend, you can still benefit from our workshops, go to our website and download our PowerPoint presentations. When you prepare your budgets this year, include a line item to attend next year's Leadership / Convention. Also check with your Council for the date of their Fall Leadership training. If you don't have a Council, no problem, call our State office and they will help you find training close to you or we will come to you. By now as a Local Unit President, you have met with your board, formed a budget committee, planned your calendar, and checked your bylaws to make sure they are up to date. I hope you have arranged monthly meetings with your principal.  Have you decided how you are going to run you membership campaign? Did you receive your kit of materials and membership cards from the state office?   Check our website for our incentives for our membership campaign. By the way, the number one reason people don't rejoin or join PTA is no one asked! As I embark on my second year as your Florida PTA President, I want to wish you all a most successful school year each an everyone one of you make a difference in all of Florida's children's lives. Please do not hesitate to contact me or the state office, we are here to serve you our members!   Why PTA? Because our children matter!!! Eileen L. Segal Florida PTA President president@floridapta.org   Membership is Year Round         Thank you for being a PTA member and volunteer in Florida! The Membership Development Team is comprised of the following committees: Awards Committee   Linda Nestor  awards@floridapta.org    Cultural Arts Committee  Deanna Neal reflections@floridapta.org  Membership Committee  Tammy Coker membership@floridapta.org     Resource Development Committee     Dawn Steward  resourcedevelopment@floridapta.org  Scholarship   Tammy Weaver  scholarship@floridapta.org  Much of what each committee does is listed on the website and in the Florida PTA Kit of Materials. CLICK HERE for   Some of the highlights for this year.  Kay M. Stagray,   Vice President for Membership Development  organization@floridapta.org  Florida PTA Education Commission wants to know ...."Did you hear about...?"   by Faye Norris, Vice President of Education   education@floridapta.org    This is the commission that wants to make sure you are kept informed regarding topics/issues concerning our children and youth.  Our committees, as indicated below, were very busy at our recent PTA Leadership Convention providing you with information that will allow you to be educated in dealing with educational, health and diversity issues with regard to our children. Some of the workshops we provided for you included Diversity Means, Alphabet Soup, Planning a Health & Wellness Fair and Navigating the Special Education Process. Thank you for the numerous positive comments that we received regarding how well the information met your needs. To obtain additional information relative to education, exceptional child, diversity, health and wellness, please feel free to contact: Diversity Outreach Committee LaTasha Green-Cobb, Chairdiversity.outreach@floridapta.org  Educates on the meaning of diversity; promotes diversity and inclusion in local units; reviews publications for inclusive content; assists in identifying potential leaders for the Board of Directors. Education/Learning Transitions   Danielle Thomas, Chair  learning@floridapta.org Provides information on funding for education; raises awareness of appropriate learning programs; identifies importance of early interventions; educates parents on curriculum and testing. Exceptional Child    Enrique Escallon, Chair   exceptional.child@floridapta.org Provides resource information to families of children with exceptionalities; disseminates information on IDEA laws and their affects; highlights activities designed to help care givers foster development in children with exceptionalities. Health and Wellness  Curtis Cobb, Chair     health.wellness@floridapta.org Encourages the constant evaluation of the effects of health and safety practices on children; promotes activities and resources that foster a healthy and safe environment for children; provides information to parents/teachers relative to importance of nutrition and exercise. Our goal is to continue to be a resource for you in all of these areas. Please do not hesitate to contact us. If we do not know the answer, we will research the information for you. We are here for you, the children and youth of Florida.....because our children matter!    IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES *   08/13/13  Reflections Webinar (See Reflections Forms on floridapta.org for details!)  SEPTEMBER - ALL MONTH....FL PTA DAYS AT LEGOLAND!   09/10/13  Reflections Webinar (See Reflections Forms on floridapta.org for details!) 10/01/13  Golden Early Bird Award 10/08/13  Reflections Webinar (See Reflections Forms on floridapta.org for details!) 11/15/13  DEADLINE to FILE YOUR TAXES (If your fiscal year ends June 30, then your filing deadline is November 15th. You can file any time between the close of your fiscal year and the deadline. Do not be late.)     11/15/13  Reflections (2015-16) Theme Search Deadline (see floridapta.org for details!)   12/01/13  Bronze Early Bird Award 12/15/13  Deadline for Dues submission for Reflections PTA participants.

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La Comunidad de Ciudad Doral Elige a sus Representantes ante La Organización MUD

La Comunidad de Ciudad Doral Elige a sus Representantes ante La Organización MUD  

      

  Sábado,10 de Agosto de 2013

Hotel Aloft,Ciudad Doral

Por: Nelly Arguello

Los Venezolanos de Ciudad Doral, se dieron cita este Sábado,para escoger a los Lideres que los Representaran localmente ante la Organización Mesa de la Unidad Democrática de Venezuela'MUD".

Los Candidatos fueron los siguientes:Carmen Jaquelin,Julio Moreno,Siul Narvaez,Luis Prieto,JulioRodriguez y Gustavo Sanchez.

Quedando Electos como Representantes  :Luis Prieto,Gustavo Sanchez,Siul Narvaez y Julio Moreno.

Cave destacar que la Mesa de la Unidad Democrática es una coalición de Partidos Políticos de Venezuela de tendencias socialdemocratas,democristianas,centristas y laboristas opositores alRégimen Castromadurista actual que somete al Pueblo Venezolano a vivir con miedo y escasez, en un Paísdonde se ha Institucionalizado la corrupción,con una ausencia total de políticas de salud,seguridad y abastecimiento.

Por tal motivo ahora mas que nunca nuestro país nos necesita a todos unidos, sin intereses personales,partidistas o de ninguna otra índole, que no sea participar activamente para lograr ese fin común, que se llama Venezuela.

Por tanto Felicitamos a los Representantes electos, por asumir el reto de convertirse enfacilitadores de la Unidad.

 

 

 

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La Mesa de la Unidad capitulo Weston durante las elecciones de sus representantes.

LA MUD QUIERE TU OPINION FECHA: VIERNES 9 DE AGOSTO DE 2013 HORA: DE 6:00 A 9:00 p.m. (rogamos puntualidad) LUGAR: RICK CASE HONDA (Weston) 15700 Rick Case Honda Way, Davie, Florida, 33331

 LA MUD QUIERE TU OPINION

FECHA: VIERNES 9 DE AGOSTO DE 2013

HORA: DE 6:00 A 9:00 p.m. (rogamos puntualidad)

LUGAR: RICK CASE HONDA (Weston)

15700 Rick Case Honda Way, Davie, Florida, 33331

El Secretario Ejecutivo de la MUD de Venezuela, ha iniciado la reorganización de la MUD-VENEX Miami (correspondiente a la distribución geográfica del anterior Consulado General de Miami) y la designación de los dirigentes regionales para tal fin. 

A tales efectos ha sido designado un comité integrado por las siguientes personas: Raul Andres Leoni (coordinador), Nidia Villegas, Beatriz Olavarria, Gisela Parra, Raul Lopez Perez y Many Camargo. 

Dicha reorganización tiene como finalidad reunir a la mayor cantidad de representantes de la sociedad civil organizada, los partidos políticos, las organizaciones representativas de venezolanos y los ciudadanos independientes de: Weston, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Southwest Ranches, Cooper City, Davie, Plantation, Lauderhill y Sunrise. 

La finalidad es poder designar a dos miembros principales y a dos miembros suplentes de nuestro nucleo, como representantes para la elección de la Secretaria Ejecutiva de la MUD-VENEX Miami, en su primera asamblea general a celebrarse el 17 de agosto del presente año. 

Para votar necesitas tu cédula de identidad o pasaporte venezolano, tu licencia de conducir o un comprobante de domicilio que demuestre tu residencia en las ciudades mencionadas. 

Si estas interesado en ser representante, por favor revisa los anexos para conocer los requisitos y obtener la planilla de postulación. 

Por favor reenvía este correo a tus amigos residentes en las ciudades de nuestro núcleo.

Gracias y te esperamos.   

 

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$1.1 MILLION PROJECT WILL ALLOW FLORIDA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO ADDRESS SINKHOLE VULNERABILITY

~Federal Emergency Management Agency grant will help form a statewide assessment of sinkhole vulnerability. ~

TALLAHASSEE – A $1.08 million federal grant will allow the Florida Geological Survey, in conjunction with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, to conduct a statewide assessment of sinkhole vulnerability in Florida starting this fall.

The grant was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in conjunction with the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The three-year project will start with geologists conducting a one-year pilot study in Hamilton, Columbia and Suwannee counties.The results of the pilot study will culminate in the production of a model that will generate a map showing the relative vulnerability of these counties to potential sinkhole formation. The resulting model will then be used to produce a statewide map during the following two years.

“Florida’s geology is complex and this grant will allow the Florida Geological Survey to produce a predictive tool that will refine our understanding of sinkhole occurrence throughout the state,” said Dr. Jon Arthur, Director of the Florida Geological Survey. “Ultimately, this assessment will aid planners, builders and environmental regulators for the betterment of human health and safety as well as the economy.”

Sinkholes are a common, natural feature of Florida's landscape because Florida sits on several thousand feet of porous limestone. Porous limestone aquifers can produce billions of gallons of fresh water. Naturally acidic groundwater and rainwater dissolves limestone, leaving behind void spaces. The resulting void spaces can lead to the formation of sinkholes, caves, and springs, all of which are called karst features.

The information gathered will help improve the State of Florida Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan risk assessment section on sinkholes as well as its corresponding mitigation strategies. An appendix to the State Hazard Mitigation Plan will be added to the project’s full findings.

“The Florida Division of Emergency Management is pleased to be a part of this project,” said FDEM Director Bryan W. Koon. “Sinkholes present a potential hazard to many Floridians throughout the state. By better understanding sinkhole vulnerability in Florida, we will be better able to prevent loss of life and property and keep Florida’s families safe.”

The request was sparked by Tropical Storm Debby, which brought heavy rainfall to Florida in June 2012, triggering the formation of sinkholes. In the months leading up to Tropical Storm Debby’s record rainfall event, most of Florida had been experiencing extreme drought conditions, resulting in lowered water levels in our aquifers. The result was an outbreak of sinkholes when rainwater caused dry underground voids -- previously filled with water -- to collapse.

Benefits of the project include more effective mitigation planning to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of sinkholes on Florida’s population and infrastructure; better understanding of sinkhole susceptibility; an increased understanding of Florida's karst terrain and hydrogeology, and how that affects the state. The assessment will help environmental regulators, growth management planners, the construction industry and local governments in developing protective designs as additional information about Florida's geology will facilitate planning for possible sinkhole occurrences.

For more information about sinkholes, visit DEP's Online Newsroom or the Florida Geological Survey website.