Greynolds to Uganda

The City of Aventura is home to a prestigious golf club that will host the LPGA later this month. Those who don't have a membership to this elite course, know where to go for an enjoyable game of nine holes. That charming location is the public course at Greynolds Park. This is where I learned to play golf by getting tips from my friends who were more skilled in the game.

Jon Frommer, a buddy of mine, lived minutes from Greynolds. He was one of my friends who helped me learn the game of golf. Jon's older brother, Daniel, also enjoyed the Greynolds course while he lived in Florida. This year, Daniel had the opportunity to gift golf clubs to those in need. Recently, he organized a charitable initiative to bring golf supplies to Uganda. Why Uganda, why golf? Check out the Wall Street Journal article...

Ugandan Boys Receive Gift of Golf - click to read full article
By KATHERINE ROSMAN
April 11, 2008 2:33 p.m.

"This January, Mr. Frommer's longtime friend Clare Murumba urged him to visit Uganda, her native country. Ms. Murumba, also an attorney, recently moved from New York City back to Uganda with the dream of helping build its tourist economy. She told her friend of one of her country's greatest potential assets — the many golf courses that were built during the British administration from 1894 to 1962. Mr. Frommer was intrigued by Ms. Murumba's description of golf courses populated with monkeys and lizards.

Yet the courses also are a reminder of the country's poverty, because few of the local children have access to clubs and other equipment. Ms. Murumba told Mr. Frommer about the groups of young local boys who loiter outside Ugandan golf courses and descend upon players, begging to carry clubs for 18 holes in exchange for about $2.

The boys love golf, she told Mr. Frommer, but they have almost no access to clubs and balls. "The idea that, but for the availability of equipment, these impoverished kids could benefit from golf as both a source of recreation and making money was really heartbreaking," he says."

Daniel and Clare would like to see this project grow. Take a look at the website and pass it on to all your friends, family, and fellow golfers - http://www.ugandagolf.org/ .

Movie To Watch This Weekend

THE COUNTERFEITERS is an amazing film that I suggest you go see this weekend. You'll thank me. It's still playing at the Sunrise Cinemas - Intracoastal 8.

Watch the trailer and see for yourself...

Aventura Property Management

JACK ESQUENAZI
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Office - 786.216.4228
Cell - 305.935.0860

Email - ejack44@gmail.com

www.jackesquenazi.com

Do you own real estate in Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour, Golden Beach, Hallandale or Hollywood area and live out of town?

If you do, it's likely that you need a trustworthy and reputable property management company. I spoke with Jack Esquenazi, who opertates a luxury property management company in Aventura. He explained to me the importance of a full service property management company that will handle projects on a seasonal or annual basis.

Jack Esquenazi offers first class services to his clients in Aventura, Hallandale, Sunny Isles Beach, Hollywood, Bal Harbour and the surrounding areas. He makes owners feel comfortable and keeps them updated with accounting reports, provides a cleaning service, preparations during hurricane season, concierge service, and even picks you up from the airport. Owners will know they're in good hands from the outstanding professionalism of Mr. Esquenazi. As a member of the community for the past thirty years, he is well known and has many references.

Wikipedia explains Property Management...

One important role is that of liaison between the Landlords and Tenants. Duties of property management include accepting rent, responding to and addressing maintenance issues, advertising vacancies for landlords, and doing credit and background checks on tenants. In exchange for the service they provide, property management companies charge landlords a percentage of the gross rent collected each month (typically 3-10%), in addition to lease commissions. If disclosed in the management agreement, repair costs may be marked up by some property managers. Some property management companies manage home owner associations (HOAs).

Property managers may manage construction, development, repair and maintenance on a property. Property manager relations with tenants gives a face to the landlord and provides them the necessary buffer servicing their desire to profit and distance themselves from their tenant constituency.

Now that you have a better idea of the role a property management company serves, you can recognize the value of hiring a reliable individual with a solid reputation that makes entrusting your real estate with him a no-brainer.

Call Jack Esquenazi TODAY at 786.216.4228
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Brand Lighting services Aventura

BRAND LIGHTING SHOWROOM
"Lighting is an Art"


2930 SW 30th Ave
Hallandale, FL 33009
Call 954-456-1006
Monday to Friday 9 to 5 EST
Saturday 10 to 5 EST
Sunday Closed
E-mail sales@brandlighting.com
Website http://www.brandlighting.com/

I recently spoke with the owners of Brand Lighting, in Hallandale. They are lighting specialists that service residential and commercial clients. When I was at their showroom, they showed me several utilitarian and fashionable light fixtures. It was obvious that their slogan, "Lighting is an art," is true and can be applied to all interior and exterior spaces.

The lighting of the interior and exterior of condos in Aventura, homes in Golden Beach, and beachfront property in Sunny Isles Beach is not only viewed as a necessity, but can be a matter of style - some even consider it art. In order to elevate the visibility, functionality, and artistic style on the inside and outside of your home, you should consult a lighting professional. Brand Lighting, in Hallandale, is the place to go for this advice and all your lighting needs. A lighting company, in Broward county and Dade county, you can trust. They have countless clients in Aventura, Golden Beach, Sunny Isles, South Beach, Miami Beach, Hollywood, Bal Harbour and all over Dade and Broward county. Also, they have done business with many International clients as well as clients in Hawaii, Alaska, and South America.

VAN TEAL

Brand Lighting has a varied selection of lighting fixtures in their showroom (lighting store) near Aventura, Golden Beach, Sunny Isles, Hallandale, Bal Harbour, Hollywood, Surfside, and the surrounding areas. They have years of experience and professionalism that is recognized in the industry. In addition, their customer service is incredible. This is a family owned and operated business that does not believe in an aggressive sales strategy. Their concern is that you purchase what makes you happy. The Brand Lighting motto is "WE NEVER OVERSELL OR UNDERLIGHT."

Fine Art Lamps Chandelier

Brand Lighting has had a prominent showroom in their Hallandale location for fifteen (15) years; For over thirty (30) years they have been reputably servicing contractors, builders, designers and architects. I'm sure you've seen their sign from the west side of I95 between the Hallandale and Ives Diary Road exits. If not, take a look next time you drive by and you'll see a huge yellow billboard sign.


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Galileo Series in Brushed Brass/Magma Red with Round, Satin White Shade

When I spoke with the owners of the company, they told me a list of their clients both residential and commercial projects. Here's a short list of those clients.

In Aventura they did the lighting in the original Q Lounge at the Waterways. They worked with the developers of Portsview, Harborside, and Marina Cove. In addition, Brand lighting has worked with Baby Stars and the post office in Aventura Waterways Shoppes. Also, they did lighting design for Aventura Town Center building, Fresh Market, Country Club Estates, Golden Gate Estates and many other prestigious developments.

Bal Harbour Shops - Bulgari, Cartier, Oxygen, Roberto Cavalli, Sergio Rossi, Yves Saint Laurent
Furniture - Campaniello
Restaurants - Joe's Stone Crabs Miami Beach, Forge Restaurant Miami Beach, Fulvio's Hollwood
Art Galleries - Peter Lik Gallery, Rubell Family Collection
City - 12 Metro Rail Stations

This is only a quick glance at their client list. When you visit the showroom ask them to tell you about their experience and I'm sure you'll conclude their right for your job.

You can find any type of lighting at Brand Lighting's showroom in Hallandale. Visit their showroom and you'll be impressed at the attention you'll receive. It's really the best customer service in the business. This is essential to help you discover the correct lighting for your home or business. Take a look at the list below and you'll see most of the types of lighting fixtures and brands they carry.

Mazzega Riflessi

Brand Lighting will advise you on your Kitchen Lighting, Bathroom Lighting Fixtures, Bedroom Lighting, Ceiling Fans and Lights, Ceiling Light Fixtures, Chandeliers, and all other indoor and outdoor lighting.

Here are some of the most popular light companies.

Tech Lighting, Fanimation, Fine Art Lamps, Holtkotter, Hubbardton Forge, Modern Fan, Minka, Terzani, Van Teal, George Kovacs, Nulco, Estiluz, Mazzega, Leucos, Access, James Moder, Lightolier, Artemide and many other fine brands.

A popular light fixture is the one in the first photo above. It's called Stacking by Leucos Stacking. It's designed by David Rockwell and is a human-scale floor lamp inspired by Japanese lacquered stacking cups. It is comprised of individual cylinders of colored glass stacked to form a radiant decorative column. Stacking is offered in four distinct color combinations using multiples of amber, tobacco, white, smoked and mirrored glass. Contact Brand Lighting and ask them about it.

I highly recommend you visit the Brand Lighting showroom to speak with the professionals and you'll understand why this should be your only stop for all your lighting needs.

CineMeeting Invitation for Real Estate Professionals

We at the City of Aventura blog would like to extend an invitation to all of the real estate professionals in Aventura, Sunny Isles, Golden Beach, Bal Harbour, and all of its surrounding areas. The invitation is to a CineMeeting called “Meeting the Market Challenge in 2008”. There will be a live telecast of panelists that every real estate professional should not miss! This is an event that every real estate broker should strongly recommend to their realtor associates to register for.
The featured panelists are: Brian Buffini, Chairman & Founder of Buffini & Company, America’s largest Real Estate Training and Coaching Company; Terry Watson, Founder & President of Watson World, Inc.; David Bach, Founder & President of FinishRich Media; Cara Heiden, Co-President, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.

The event will be taking place at the AMC Aventura 24- Auditorium # 20, on Thursday, April 17th at 4:30PM.
19501 Biscayne Boulevard (The Aventura Mall).

The way to register is by clicking here and once at the webpage, click on the “attend a free local event” banner on the left hand side, and follow the registration process for Real Estate Professionals.
Seating is limited, so make sure to register as soon as possible.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Congressman Perlmutter and Glenn Fenster

Glenn is starting his journey at the end of the month. We wish you luck!

04/01/2008

DestinyMaker founder Glenn A. Fenster is excited to announce today Congressman Ed Perlmutter of Colorado will be biking the first mile with Glenn April 28th, 2008. Congressman Perlmutter will not just ride the first mile but will tandem with Glenn for 20 miles or so. Congressman Perlmutter knows all to well about Epilepsy. His daughter suffers from the condition.

03/30/2008
The National Epilepsy Foundation incoming Board of Directors President Joyce Bender who also Hosts an Internet radio show on disabilities will have Glenn as a guest on her show. This one hour taped broadcast will air 2-3pm on April 15th, 2008.

http://www.destinymaker.org/

UPDATE:

04/03/2008
FIRST MILE EVENT
Time and Place

Date:
Monday, April 28, 2008
Time:
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn
Street:
1400 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado, USA 80202
City/Town:

Denver
* I've been informed by Congressman Perlmutter that a scheduling conflict has incurred and the Interior Secretary of the United States will be arriving the morning of April 28th and he will be unable to attend.

Sunny Isles Bal Harbour Home Renovations

3941 194th Lane
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Phone - 786.301.2576
Fax - 786.513.0390
email - cleib1120@aol.com

www.primacassa.com

Many of Aventura, Sunny Isles, Golden Beach and Bal Harbour residents are accustomed to a luxury lifestyle and live in amazingly stylish homes. An essential element to creating a luxury home is the eye of an interior designer and professional remodeling and renovations consultant. Leonardo Leib of Prima Cassa is that creative professional that will transform your interior design dreams into reality from floors to ceiling.

The experience and professionalism of Leonardo Leib is top of the industry. His positive charisma makes working with him pleasant and easy - customer service is his main priority. Prima Cassa prides itself on excellent communication. This is a vital characteristic when choosing an individual to assist you in remodeling your home. Having a professional that is trustworthy and who delivers quality on time is the type of company that you want by your side.

Remodeling or renovating a condo or single family home in Golden Beach, Aventura, Sunny Isles or Bal Harbour can be a stressful process. Leonardo Leib has the experience to navigate through this process in an efficient and organized method to successfully reach your goal. In addition to the remodeling and renovations, Prima Cassa offers free interior design ideas to add the final touches to your project.

Prima Cassa can handle your residential remodeling and renovation with strict attention to budget management. This is extremely vital when an investment property is remodeled to attract a tenant. The decision to hire Prima Cassa must be written into your real estate investment business plan. Leonardo Leib can prepare turnkey packages for each of your real estate rentals or sales properties. This is the best method of achieving affordable luxury and style.

Those of you that are first time home owners might not know the exact definition of "interior designer." Here's an explanation from Wikipedia of interior designer. Interior Designer as explained by Wikipedia "Interior designers can specialize in a particular interior design discipline, such as residential and commercial design, with some developing expertise within a niche design area such as hospitality, health care and institutional design."

As you can see above, the logo of Prima Cassa is a blueprint which is essentially a blank canvas. Leonardo Leib will carefully build upon the canvas that is your home and paint a masterpiece you will love. In addition to assisting a homeowner in developing a remodeling plan, Prima Cassa can work directly with contractors, architects and other construction professionals. Leonardo Leib will put together a winning team.

Here are some photos of the finished projects of Prima Cassa. Remodeled bathrooms, remodeling a kitchen, a remodeled closet. Photos are from various projects of interior design in Aventura, Golden Beach, Sunny Isles, and Bal Harbour. They have specialized experience working with granite fabrication, bath & kitchen, plumbing, electricity, paint venetian faux, tiles & marble installation, laminates & wood floors, crown molding, baseboard, door installations, decorative painting, mirrors, shower doors & enclosures, window treatments and custom closets.

www.primacassa.com

If you are in need of an interior Designer Aventura 33180 or Condos in Sunny Isles Beach interior designer 33160, interior designer of luxury homes in Golden Beach 33160 or remodeling homes in Golden Beach, interior designer Bal Harbour 33154, interior designer Bay Harbour 33154, interior designer Surfside 33154, interior designer Miami Beach 33109, 33119, 33139, 33140, 33141, 33154, interior designer Golden Isles 33009 make sure to contact Prima Cassa.

Peninsula II

There are many new condos that have been built in the City of Aventura. One of the most recent buildings to be occupied in Aventura is Peninsula II. This building is located at 3301 NE 183 Street, right next to Williams Island. The views from these condos are amazing - it overlooks the intracoastal and the ocean.

It's no surprise that the real estate market is changing. In addition to prices dropping, big shot developers are now struggling or looking for outs. Recently the South Florida Business Journal ran an artilce written by Brian Bandell and Oscar Pedro Musibay, titled Boca Developers negotiating with lenders.

Here's an excerpt from that article...READ MORE - BOCA DEVELOPERS

"Boca Developers is negotiating with its lenders to resolve debt issues on several projects that could include Peninsula II in Aventura, according to several sources.

As a result, Deerfield Beach-based Boca Developers may end up relinquishing several projects to the lender, the sources said.

The sales staff at Peninsula II has already been let go, a source said. A call to the number listed for the sales center was answered by a recording."

Diabetes Alert Day Fair

The Diabetes Program at

Aventura Hospital and Medical Center

Invites the Community to a Free

DIABETES ALERT DAY FAIR
DATE: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

PLACE:
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
Medical Arts Building
21110 Biscayne Blvd., Room 101, Aventura, Florida 33180

If you or a loved one with Diabetes needs to learn the latest information on Diabetes control, you should attend this fantastic health and wellness fair program which features:

Presentations by:

. Misha Denham, D.O., Endocrinologist
Topic – “The Ins of Insulin” (10:00am – 10:30am)

. Heather Katz, RD, LD/N, Clinical Nutrition Manager
Topic – “Counting Carbs as Easy as 1,2,3” – (11:00am – 11:30am)

. Gerard Myruski & Marion Tarasuk, Exercise Specialists
Topic – “The Effects of Exercise on Diabetes”(12:00pm -12:30pm)

∙ Foot Screening by Charlton Adler, D.P.M., Podiatrist
. Vascular Screenings

∙ Wound Care Specialists

∙ Several “Health Stations”

∙ Q & A Sessions with Dietician & Diabetes Educator

∙ Giveaways

. Raffle

Refreshments will be served

For more information, please call The Diabetes Program at: 305.682.7266

Koslovsky Realty

The City of Sunny Isles Beach is located minutes from Aventura Florida. Recently, there's been an increase of development on the beach of Sunny Isles. Condos are being built like they're going out of style. In addition to the condo market in Sunny Isles Beach, there's a heavy commerical market on the west side - several shopping centers along the strip. As you can imagine, in this city there are many real estate brokers focused on the immediate area. One of those real estate brokers is Koslovsky Realty, they've been in the area over twenty years.

Koslovsky Realty handles the Sunny Isles condo market as well as single family homes in the surrounding areas. You can see some of there properties featured in the sidebar on this blog. In addition, they have a weekly two page ad in the Miami Herald Neighbors section every Sunday. In case you missed the Koslovsky Realty ad, take a look in the box below - just click on the file.