and live to tell the story

104 Pages·2013·30.2 MB·English

January 2013 www.BiscayneTimes.com Volume 10 Issue 11 ©
Checking In,
Checking Out
Intrepid travelers spend 48 hours at Biscayne
Boulevard motels — and live to tell the story
pg. 34
CALL 305-756-6200 FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ADVERTISING SPACE
Craig Bids Farewell p. 58
Wendy Goes Animal p. 78
IN THIS ISSUE
One Island Place, Aventura Unobstructed ocean & Quayside Unique brick corner tri-level townhome, Keystone Point Great waterfront family home. Open
Intracoastal views. 2-story 8,879 sf penthouseto. ns of windows & light. Private courtyard entry&, spacious floor plan, 3bd/2ba, updated kitchen, 2
5bd/7ba,12 balconies + private rooftop terrace, 5 interior elevator, enormous master suite on tocpa r garage, swimming pool and dock. No bridges to
parking spaces included. $2.895M level, bar, electric shutters. $585K bay. $795K
2013 by BONNIE AND ILENE
Bay Harbor Islands Mediterranean Villa on open bay Biscaya Island Traditional Chateau style home w/a Miami Beach 3bd/4ba, open living areas & great
5,300 sf , 4bd/4ba, panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, modern twist. Oversized lot, 5bd/5.5ba, eat-sinp ace for entertaining. Private backyard, oversized
new exquisite master suite, new impact windows, kitchen, pool, Jacuzzi, new generator, 100' on water , pool/spa & a tropical setting. Mahogany floors, high
new A/C, 2 car garage, swimming pool & dock. $4.5M boat lift, davits, & no bridges to bay. $3.4M wood beamed ceilings. $980K
Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON ANY OF THESE PROPERTIES
2 Biscayne Times • www.BiscayneTimes.com January 2013
January 2013 Biscayne Times • www.BiscayneTimes.com 3
JANUARY
K KNIGHT CONCERT HALL C CARNIVAL STUDIO THEATER Z ZIFF BALLET OPERA HOUSE P PARKER AND VANN THOMSON PLAZA
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins Mary Poppins
1 8 PM Z 2 8 PM Z 3 8 PM Z 4 8 PM Z 5 2 PM & 8 PM Z
“Among the very best “Nobody does magical “Irresistable! A fresh “An eye-popping New World Symphony
of the long-running entertainment like fountain of youth that delight! presents:
hits. Mary Poppins Disney except will make many a Mary Poppins is Jubilant Beethoven
is an absolute feast, Cameron Mackintosh. grown-up feel like a filled with surprises, 8PM K
o
benaeu otiff uthl ep rmodousct tions uTph ef otwr ao Mhaavrey tPeoapmpeinds kUiSdA aTgodaainy!” lsoutps eorfb lapurogdhusc atinodn AFrreseh tT Couernst erZ
of the past decade!“ that's a roof-raising, values!”
New York Post toe-tapping, high- The Chicago Tribune
flying extravaganza!"
Daily News
6 1M ParMy &Po 6p:p3i0n sPM Z 10 7A:l3l 0N ePwM PeCople 11 A7:l3l 0N ePwM PeCople 12 A3 lPl MNe &w 7P:e3o0p PleM C
“T
sthaigs eicsr mafta!g ical AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH “Wchhuecnk liets c-otom-reusn tnoing- Mprieasmeni tCsi tPyr Bogalrlaemt II Mprieasmeni tCsi tPyr Bogalrlaemt II
Splendiferous time ratios, then, this 8PM Z 8PM Z
d
kpaniernotddad ieulwexcdtetr iaoshoenartv sdne.iu nTm'athr besileyresn MATISYAHU fsdrtpioariemrk cya t tnodhdrae- rs wk"tS arccirto reoumrf-b esd"y JP8a:h3zi0lzh ParMnmd otKnhiec AFreseh tT oCuernst er Z
in a long time!” Garden State ranks
The Journal News well up there!"
JANUARY 19 NY Daily News
Miami City Ballet All New People All New People All New People All New People
13
2p rPeMsentZs Program II 16 “T7:h3e0 dPeMfiniCng play of a 17 7C:o3m0 eP MandC 18 7:30 PM C 19 7M:3at0i sPyMahuC
All New People generation!” experience a fresh 8:30 PM K
4 PM C The Huffington Post look at unexpected "Hearing Matis sing a
Bach’s Goldberg and accidental cappella was nothing
Variations friendships that arise less than a spiritual
5 PM K in life’s most trying experience. His voice
“Arresting freshness moments. soared, on point and
and subtlety!” pure, never once
TIME faltering."
Miami New Times
20 4A lPl MNewC People 23 7A:l3l 0N ePwM PeCople 24 A7:l3l 0N ePwM PeCople 25 7A:l3l 0N ePwM PeCople 26 TFlhoer iMdaa gGirca nFldu tOepera:
7TOh rcPceMh aMensi aDtKrmraiv ip eSr yeinms eVpnihetson:nya Aysoftu eb rra ewda!alitzceh liinfeg itshnis’t, “Afbs
f
hratelirmleca aNnolni ldetmyghsw,e e hrc Psewfar lencpioeo aiubnpnnedgl edcs .tos,.o . mahonofedw TO8BEvih xreoPcepllMlhi enCPeriliseaeKtvynr eaJsclo .eaBs neshdeuu tpahe oBrvsetlanlr AO7TBh :rel3Plcel 0MlNh C PePlwseMatZvy rPeaseCl .aBonepdele thoven
life’s cruel blow.” who has enchanted 8 PM K
The Hollywood Reporter audiences worldwide. Arsht Center
Free Tours Z
All New People
27 4 PM C
"After a while I
stopped joting down Bach’s
lines that made me
laugh in Zach Braf's Goldberg
play All New Peo-
ple— That's because
there were so many!” Variations
NY Daily News
JAN 11, 12, 13 SIMONE DINNERSTEIN Jan 13
MAKE TWO
$
TICKETS GREATGIFTS! COURSE
JUST 29!
305.949.6722 • arshtcenter.org Convenient parking is plentiful! Info: arshtcenter.org/parking
4 Biscayne Times • www.BiscayneTimes.com January 2013
January 2013 Biscayne Times • www.BiscayneTimes.com 5
Lindsey Alley
ZJan 18-19
“Sassy, saucy and sexy…and that’s just in the first five minutes…
a master of comedy and music.” - Time Out
Start the New Year with Great Entertainment!
Cirque d’Amour David Holt in Freight Trains, Sister Robert Anne’s
“Breathtaking and groundbreaking…” Jesse James, Uncle B Cabaret Class
– New Zealand Register
and Me “A fabulous night of musical theatre.”
“The 4-time Grammy winning folk musician – Broadway World
and storyteller is “a virtuoso.” – New Yorker “This is a great show!” – NBC News
ZJan 20 ZJan 22 ZFeb 7-10
Hal Linden
with live Sally Capitol Steps
orchestra Struthers
ZFeb 28 ZMar 8-9 ZMar 20-24
3385 NE 188th Street
Aventura, FL 33180
For tickets and group discounts
Call 877.311.7469 (SHOW)
AventuraCenter.org
All programs, artists, dates and times are subject to change.
6 Biscayne Times • www.BiscayneTimes.com January 2013
Special $20
ticket for
Groups of 10
or more
January 2013 Biscayne Times • www.BiscayneTimes.com 7
Contents
COVER STORY
34 MiMo Motel Adventures
COMMENTARY ©
12 Feedback: Letters
18 Gaspar’s “Cult Following” PO Box 370566, Miami, FL 33137 www.biscaynetimes.com
22 Jack King: Want Guns? Join a Militia Serving communities along the Biscayne Corridor: Arch Creek East, Aventura, Bay Point, Bayside, Biscayne
26 Cipriani’s Top Street Artist Park, Belle Meade, Buena Vista, Coventry, Design District, Downtown, Eastern Shores, Edgewater, El Portal,
OUR SPONSORS Enchanted Lake, Hibiscus Island, Highland Lakes, Keystone Point, Miami Shores, Morningside, North
30 BizBuzz: January 2013 26 Greynolds, North Bay Island, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Oak Forest, Oakland Grove, Palm Grove,
COMMUNITY NEWS Palm Island, Sans Souci, Shorecrest, Sky Lake, Sparling Lake, Star Island, Wynwood, and Venetian Islands
52 The Shape of Things: Design Miami 2012
53 Even the Best Intentions Can Be Fatal PUBLISHER & EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER
53 Aventura: Accidents Waiting to Happen Jim Mullin Sal Monterosso
NEIGHBORHOOD CORRESPONDENTS
We Sell Homes. We Care.
[phone]
The Tale of Two Markets
THE UNCERTAINTY
Are you receiving mixed messages regarding the real estate market Te wealthy and/or retired consumer is blessed with the most
recovery? Most publications focus on the national US market trends or security and yet the greatest increase of inventory is refected
break the recovery statistics down to large geographic areas. Market in this group, keeping prices at a status quo.
trends tend to be very local and the national trends don’t always refect
a clear picture of what’s happening in our neighborhood. In contrast, condo sales under 500K are selling to the youngest
consumer group as well as second home owners. As inventory
in this segment decreases substantially, buyers are challenged
WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT MIAMI? with lender down payment requirements of 20-30% - an
Twenty-Four years of Miami Real Estate has shown me, there are amount tough to save, especially in this difcult economy.
many unique infuences efecting Miami’s real estate market. Te
international buyers are the most signifcant of these infuences. Te
greater Miami area varies by geographic areas, price ranges, products THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS IS CHANGING.
and consumers (the markets within the market). Te internet has certainly altered our business and continues to
infuence how the consumer locates their dream home. Tis combined
with an ever fuctuating real estate market keeps the conscientious
Georgeé & Company is fortunate to specialize in all price REALTOR® on their toes. Professionals must stay educated on
ranges and a variety of neighborhoods, giving us a wide technology and marketing techniques that appeal to the modern
blanket of experience. It’s that experience that brought consumer. Te picture of the future real estate business is diferent than
us to give you “Te Tale of 2 Markets”. ever before and those that don’t keep up, will be lef behind.
WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW? WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?
Most experts agree we have seen the worst of the downturn, interest Georgeé & Company is committed to staying on top of what works to
rates remain at historic lows and buyer confdence is spreading. Locally sell your home for the best price. Our team approach ensures 100%
we are experiencing an unexpected spike in prices and in most cases an commitment to every aspect of your transaction, ensuring a smooth
increase in the number of sales. In some areas the lack of inventory is convenient experience.
causing sales to slow and in others market inventory is increasing and
prices are slack.
If you or someone you know is thinking of making a move
and would appreciate this level of service,
WHAT IS AHEAD?
A slow, steady recovery is expected, with distinct buyer groups please call us today.
infuencing segments of the market, a factor which is evident in
the trends.
We Sell Homes and We Care.
First time home buyers are the largest consumer group, their
ability to buy is challenged by decreasing inventory, increasing
prices and mortgage restrictions. [phone]
Second home buyers are on the move to upgrade or simplify,
however, many have purchased their homes in the height of INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?
the market leaving this segment of the buyer population the Recommended Reading: “Game Plan” by Ian
Morris - for a big picture view of how the
most damaged. real estate business is changing and what one
might look for moving into the future.
Keller Williams Realty • 700 NE 90th St., Miami, FL 33138 • [phone] Georgeé Kluck
10 Biscayne Times • www.BiscayneTimes.com January 2013