http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/getFeed.kickAction?quantity=25 New videos from miami_today on uVuSouthFlorida Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:24:08 GMT Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:24:08 GMT techsupport@uvu.channel2.org (reyesjes) techsupport@uvu.channel2.org (reyesjes) KickApps Feed Builder 2010-09-07T15:24:08Z 206 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=86294&sortType=recent 0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Christopher-Scraba-23/VIDEO/1305398/86294.html In his first weekend as head of the Coast Guard’s Sector Miami, Capt. Christopher Scraba dealt with 33 cases in South Florida waters, 17 law enforcement and 16 pollution incidents. But when he took over in late June, predecessors and superiors told him Miami is a “dynamic” sector and to expect to regularly deal with drug traffickers, immigrants looking to come to the US and pollution issues.His responsibility includes nearly 200 miles of South Florida shoreline and 2,500 nautical square miles of the Atlantic. Under his command are four stations stretching from Miami Beach to Fort Pierce. Thousands of volunteers and Coast Guard rank and file and millions of dollars worth of ships and resources are at his disposal.His missions are “maritime safety, maritime security and what we call maritime pollution response and prevention.” And though one might expect the Coast Guard in Miami to have been intimately involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response, Capt. Scraba said it was important to not lose focus on one of the biggest, longest-standing threats to South Florida: hurricanes.“Forty percent of the gasoline for Florida, oil, fuel, gas comes in through Port Everglades, 45% comes into Tampa/St. Petersburg. Those two ports are extremely critical to the environmental and economic livelihood of Florida,” he pointed out. “What keeps me up at night is the potential for a hurricane and closing down a port. My job is to try to open up this port and get the maritime transportation system back up and running as soon as possible.”Capt. Scraba discussed his job in Miami, the Coast Guard’s collaboration with the Bahamian government and the hundreds of millions worth of new ships the Coast Guard is to receive in coming months in its Miami Beach facilities with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. In his first weekend as head of the Coast Guard’s Sector Miami, Capt. Christopher Scraba dealt with 33 cases in South Florida waters, 17 law enforcement and 16 pollution incidents. But when he took over in late June, predecessors and superiors told him Miami is a “dynamic” sector and to expect to regularly deal with drug traffickers, immigrants looking to come to the US and pollution issues.His responsibility includes nearly 200 miles of South Florida shoreline and 2,500 nautical square miles of the Atlantic. Under his command are four stations stretching from Miami Beach to Fort Pierce. Thousands of volunteers and Coast Guard rank and file and millions of dollars worth of ships and resources are at his disposal.His missions are “maritime safety, maritime security and what we call maritime pollution response and prevention.” And though one might expect the Coast Guard in Miami to have been intimately involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response, Capt. Scraba said it was important to not lose focus on one of the biggest, longest-standing threats to South Florida: hurricanes.“Forty percent of the gasoline for Florida, oil, fuel, gas comes in through Port Everglades, 45% comes into Tampa/St. Petersburg. Those two ports are extremely critical to the environmental and economic livelihood of Florida,” he pointed out. “What keeps me up at night is the potential for a hurricane and closing down a port. My job is to try to open up this port and get the maritime transportation system back up and running as soon as possible.”Capt. Scraba discussed his job in Miami, the Coast Guard’s collaboration with the Bahamian government and the hundreds of millions worth of new ships the Coast Guard is to receive in coming months in its Miami Beach facilities with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:24:08 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Christopher-Scraba-23/VIDEO/1305398/86294.html miami_today 2010-09-07T15:24:08Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida In his first weekend as head of the Coast Guard’s Sector Miami, Capt. Christopher Scraba dealt with 33 cases in South Florida waters, 17 law enforcement and 16 pollution incidents. But when he took over in late June, predecessors and superiors told him Miami is a “dynamic” sector and to expect to regularly deal with drug traffickers, immigrants looking to come to the US and pollution issues.His responsibility includes nearly 200 miles of South Florida shoreline and 2,500 nautical square miles of the Atlantic. Under his command are four stations stretching from Miami Beach to Fort Pierce. Thousands of volunteers and Coast Guard rank and file and millions of dollars worth of ships and resources are at his disposal.His missions are “maritime safety, maritime security and what we call maritime pollution response and prevention.” And though one might expect the Coast Guard in Miami to have been intimately involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response, Capt. Scraba said it was important to not lose focus on one of the biggest, longest-standing threats to South Florida: hurricanes.“Forty percent of the gasoline for Florida, oil, fuel, gas comes in through Port Everglades, 45% comes into Tampa/St. Petersburg. Those two ports are extremely critical to the environmental and economic livelihood of Florida,” he pointed out. “What keeps me up at night is the potential for a hurricane and closing down a port. My job is to try to open up this port and get the maritime transportation system back up and running as soon as possible.”Capt. Scraba discussed his job in Miami, the Coast Guard’s collaboration with the Bahamian government and the hundreds of millions worth of new ships the Coast Guard is to receive in coming months in its Miami Beach facilities with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. christopher scraba, coast guard, miami, news, newsmaker, politics, port everglades, profile, sector miami, today nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Christopher Scraba (2/3) video christopher scraba,coast guard,miami,news,newsmaker,politics,port everglades,profile,sector miami,today 2 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1305398 8845053 Member 0 426 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Christopher-Scraba-33/VIDEO/1305396/86294.html In his first weekend as head of the Coast Guard’s Sector Miami, Capt. Christopher Scraba dealt with 33 cases in South Florida waters, 17 law enforcement and 16 pollution incidents. But when he took over in late June, predecessors and superiors told him Miami is a “dynamic” sector and to expect to regularly deal with drug traffickers, immigrants looking to come to the US and pollution issues.His responsibility includes nearly 200 miles of South Florida shoreline and 2,500 nautical square miles of the Atlantic. Under his command are four stations stretching from Miami Beach to Fort Pierce. Thousands of volunteers and Coast Guard rank and file and millions of dollars worth of ships and resources are at his disposal.His missions are “maritime safety, maritime security and what we call maritime pollution response and prevention.” And though one might expect the Coast Guard in Miami to have been intimately involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response, Capt. Scraba said it was important to not lose focus on one of the biggest, longest-standing threats to South Florida: hurricanes.“Forty percent of the gasoline for Florida, oil, fuel, gas comes in through Port Everglades, 45% comes into Tampa/St. Petersburg. Those two ports are extremely critical to the environmental and economic livelihood of Florida,” he pointed out. “What keeps me up at night is the potential for a hurricane and closing down a port. My job is to try to open up this port and get the maritime transportation system back up and running as soon as possible.”Capt. Scraba discussed his job in Miami, the Coast Guard’s collaboration with the Bahamian government and the hundreds of millions worth of new ships the Coast Guard is to receive in coming months in its Miami Beach facilities with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. In his first weekend as head of the Coast Guard’s Sector Miami, Capt. Christopher Scraba dealt with 33 cases in South Florida waters, 17 law enforcement and 16 pollution incidents. But when he took over in late June, predecessors and superiors told him Miami is a “dynamic” sector and to expect to regularly deal with drug traffickers, immigrants looking to come to the US and pollution issues.His responsibility includes nearly 200 miles of South Florida shoreline and 2,500 nautical square miles of the Atlantic. Under his command are four stations stretching from Miami Beach to Fort Pierce. Thousands of volunteers and Coast Guard rank and file and millions of dollars worth of ships and resources are at his disposal.His missions are “maritime safety, maritime security and what we call maritime pollution response and prevention.” And though one might expect the Coast Guard in Miami to have been intimately involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response, Capt. Scraba said it was important to not lose focus on one of the biggest, longest-standing threats to South Florida: hurricanes.“Forty percent of the gasoline for Florida, oil, fuel, gas comes in through Port Everglades, 45% comes into Tampa/St. Petersburg. Those two ports are extremely critical to the environmental and economic livelihood of Florida,” he pointed out. “What keeps me up at night is the potential for a hurricane and closing down a port. My job is to try to open up this port and get the maritime transportation system back up and running as soon as possible.”Capt. Scraba discussed his job in Miami, the Coast Guard’s collaboration with the Bahamian government and the hundreds of millions worth of new ships the Coast Guard is to receive in coming months in its Miami Beach facilities with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:24:07 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Christopher-Scraba-33/VIDEO/1305396/86294.html miami_today 2010-09-07T15:24:07Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida In his first weekend as head of the Coast Guard’s Sector Miami, Capt. Christopher Scraba dealt with 33 cases in South Florida waters, 17 law enforcement and 16 pollution incidents. But when he took over in late June, predecessors and superiors told him Miami is a “dynamic” sector and to expect to regularly deal with drug traffickers, immigrants looking to come to the US and pollution issues.His responsibility includes nearly 200 miles of South Florida shoreline and 2,500 nautical square miles of the Atlantic. Under his command are four stations stretching from Miami Beach to Fort Pierce. Thousands of volunteers and Coast Guard rank and file and millions of dollars worth of ships and resources are at his disposal.His missions are “maritime safety, maritime security and what we call maritime pollution response and prevention.” And though one might expect the Coast Guard in Miami to have been intimately involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response, Capt. Scraba said it was important to not lose focus on one of the biggest, longest-standing threats to South Florida: hurricanes.“Forty percent of the gasoline for Florida, oil, fuel, gas comes in through Port Everglades, 45% comes into Tampa/St. Petersburg. Those two ports are extremely critical to the environmental and economic livelihood of Florida,” he pointed out. “What keeps me up at night is the potential for a hurricane and closing down a port. My job is to try to open up this port and get the maritime transportation system back up and running as soon as possible.”Capt. Scraba discussed his job in Miami, the Coast Guard’s collaboration with the Bahamian government and the hundreds of millions worth of new ships the Coast Guard is to receive in coming months in its Miami Beach facilities with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. christopher scraba, coast guard, miami, news, newsmaker, politics, port everglades, profile, sector miami, today nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Christopher Scraba (3/3) video christopher scraba,coast guard,miami,news,newsmaker,politics,port everglades,profile,sector miami,today 22 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1305396 8845053 Member 0 378 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Christopher-Scraba-13/VIDEO/1305394/86294.html In his first weekend as head of the Coast Guard’s Sector Miami, Capt. Christopher Scraba dealt with 33 cases in South Florida waters, 17 law enforcement and 16 pollution incidents. But when he took over in late June, predecessors and superiors told him Miami is a “dynamic” sector and to expect to regularly deal with drug traffickers, immigrants looking to come to the US and pollution issues.His responsibility includes nearly 200 miles of South Florida shoreline and 2,500 nautical square miles of the Atlantic. Under his command are four stations stretching from Miami Beach to Fort Pierce. Thousands of volunteers and Coast Guard rank and file and millions of dollars worth of ships and resources are at his disposal.His missions are “maritime safety, maritime security and what we call maritime pollution response and prevention.” And though one might expect the Coast Guard in Miami to have been intimately involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response, Capt. Scraba said it was important to not lose focus on one of the biggest, longest-standing threats to South Florida: hurricanes.“Forty percent of the gasoline for Florida, oil, fuel, gas comes in through Port Everglades, 45% comes into Tampa/St. Petersburg. Those two ports are extremely critical to the environmental and economic livelihood of Florida,” he pointed out. “What keeps me up at night is the potential for a hurricane and closing down a port. My job is to try to open up this port and get the maritime transportation system back up and running as soon as possible.”Capt. Scraba discussed his job in Miami, the Coast Guard’s collaboration with the Bahamian government and the hundreds of millions worth of new ships the Coast Guard is to receive in coming months in its Miami Beach facilities with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. In his first weekend as head of the Coast Guard’s Sector Miami, Capt. Christopher Scraba dealt with 33 cases in South Florida waters, 17 law enforcement and 16 pollution incidents. But when he took over in late June, predecessors and superiors told him Miami is a “dynamic” sector and to expect to regularly deal with drug traffickers, immigrants looking to come to the US and pollution issues.His responsibility includes nearly 200 miles of South Florida shoreline and 2,500 nautical square miles of the Atlantic. Under his command are four stations stretching from Miami Beach to Fort Pierce. Thousands of volunteers and Coast Guard rank and file and millions of dollars worth of ships and resources are at his disposal.His missions are “maritime safety, maritime security and what we call maritime pollution response and prevention.” And though one might expect the Coast Guard in Miami to have been intimately involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response, Capt. Scraba said it was important to not lose focus on one of the biggest, longest-standing threats to South Florida: hurricanes.“Forty percent of the gasoline for Florida, oil, fuel, gas comes in through Port Everglades, 45% comes into Tampa/St. Petersburg. Those two ports are extremely critical to the environmental and economic livelihood of Florida,” he pointed out. “What keeps me up at night is the potential for a hurricane and closing down a port. My job is to try to open up this port and get the maritime transportation system back up and running as soon as possible.”Capt. Scraba discussed his job in Miami, the Coast Guard’s collaboration with the Bahamian government and the hundreds of millions worth of new ships the Coast Guard is to receive in coming months in its Miami Beach facilities with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:24:04 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Christopher-Scraba-13/VIDEO/1305394/86294.html miami_today 2010-09-07T15:24:04Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida In his first weekend as head of the Coast Guard’s Sector Miami, Capt. Christopher Scraba dealt with 33 cases in South Florida waters, 17 law enforcement and 16 pollution incidents. But when he took over in late June, predecessors and superiors told him Miami is a “dynamic” sector and to expect to regularly deal with drug traffickers, immigrants looking to come to the US and pollution issues.His responsibility includes nearly 200 miles of South Florida shoreline and 2,500 nautical square miles of the Atlantic. Under his command are four stations stretching from Miami Beach to Fort Pierce. Thousands of volunteers and Coast Guard rank and file and millions of dollars worth of ships and resources are at his disposal.His missions are “maritime safety, maritime security and what we call maritime pollution response and prevention.” And though one might expect the Coast Guard in Miami to have been intimately involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response, Capt. Scraba said it was important to not lose focus on one of the biggest, longest-standing threats to South Florida: hurricanes.“Forty percent of the gasoline for Florida, oil, fuel, gas comes in through Port Everglades, 45% comes into Tampa/St. Petersburg. Those two ports are extremely critical to the environmental and economic livelihood of Florida,” he pointed out. “What keeps me up at night is the potential for a hurricane and closing down a port. My job is to try to open up this port and get the maritime transportation system back up and running as soon as possible.”Capt. Scraba discussed his job in Miami, the Coast Guard’s collaboration with the Bahamian government and the hundreds of millions worth of new ships the Coast Guard is to receive in coming months in its Miami Beach facilities with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. christopher scraba, coast guard, miami, news, newsmaker, politics, port everglades, profile, sector miami, today nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Christopher Scraba (1/3) video christopher scraba,coast guard,miami,news,newsmaker,politics,port everglades,profile,sector miami,today 6 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1305394 8845053 Member 0 202 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Willy-Ferrer-23/VIDEO/1284575/86294.html Born and raised in Miami, Willy Ferrer, the new US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, knew early on in his career he wanted to serve South Florida.Appointed by President Barack Obama to the post in May, Mr. Ferrer is focused on combating fraud, public corruption, and building safer communities.After a fellowship in Washington DC and several legal positions at the local and federal level, he’s got the tools to take on the job of chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern region, which ranks high in mortgage and healthcare fraud.Among Mr. Ferrer’s priorities is partnering more with local, state and federal agencies to conduct investigations and handle cases and get Washington to allocate more resources to the district. He says his office, which prosecuted a third of all Medicare fraud cases in the country last year, is working with strike forces to dismantle these fraud rings, which cost the healthcare system billions each year.Money laundering is another concern for the office, especially with all the foreign investment flowing into South Florida, particularly in real estate.The office is working more closely with financial institutions to prevent criminals from laundering their proceeds here, Mr. Ferrer said.“I think when we're in a district like we are here, everyone needs to be educated and we need to reach out and let other institutions in the private sector know that we're in it together because no one can fight this type of crime alone,” he said.Mr. Ferrer discussed his priorities and goals as US Attorney with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the Miami Federal Courthouse complex in downtown. Born and raised in Miami, Willy Ferrer, the new US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, knew early on in his career he wanted to serve South Florida.Appointed by President Barack Obama to the post in May, Mr. Ferrer is focused on combating fraud, public corruption, and building safer communities.After a fellowship in Washington DC and several legal positions at the local and federal level, he’s got the tools to take on the job of chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern region, which ranks high in mortgage and healthcare fraud.Among Mr. Ferrer’s priorities is partnering more with local, state and federal agencies to conduct investigations and handle cases and get Washington to allocate more resources to the district. He says his office, which prosecuted a third of all Medicare fraud cases in the country last year, is working with strike forces to dismantle these fraud rings, which cost the healthcare system billions each year.Money laundering is another concern for the office, especially with all the foreign investment flowing into South Florida, particularly in real estate.The office is working more closely with financial institutions to prevent criminals from laundering their proceeds here, Mr. Ferrer said.“I think when we're in a district like we are here, everyone needs to be educated and we need to reach out and let other institutions in the private sector know that we're in it together because no one can fight this type of crime alone,” he said.Mr. Ferrer discussed his priorities and goals as US Attorney with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the Miami Federal Courthouse complex in downtown. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:22:36 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Willy-Ferrer-23/VIDEO/1284575/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-31T11:22:36Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Born and raised in Miami, Willy Ferrer, the new US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, knew early on in his career he wanted to serve South Florida.Appointed by President Barack Obama to the post in May, Mr. Ferrer is focused on combating fraud, public corruption, and building safer communities.After a fellowship in Washington DC and several legal positions at the local and federal level, he’s got the tools to take on the job of chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern region, which ranks high in mortgage and healthcare fraud.Among Mr. Ferrer’s priorities is partnering more with local, state and federal agencies to conduct investigations and handle cases and get Washington to allocate more resources to the district. He says his office, which prosecuted a third of all Medicare fraud cases in the country last year, is working with strike forces to dismantle these fraud rings, which cost the healthcare system billions each year.Money laundering is another concern for the office, especially with all the foreign investment flowing into South Florida, particularly in real estate.The office is working more closely with financial institutions to prevent criminals from laundering their proceeds here, Mr. Ferrer said.“I think when we're in a district like we are here, everyone needs to be educated and we need to reach out and let other institutions in the private sector know that we're in it together because no one can fight this type of crime alone,” he said.Mr. Ferrer discussed his priorities and goals as US Attorney with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the Miami Federal Courthouse complex in downtown. attorney, florida, miami today, news, newsmaker, politics, profile, southern district, us attorney, willy ferrer nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Willy Ferrer (2/3) video attorney,florida,miami today,news,newsmaker,politics,profile,southern district,us attorney,willy ferrer 3 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1284575 8845053 Member 0 151 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Willy-Ferrer-33/VIDEO/1284573/86294.html Born and raised in Miami, Willy Ferrer, the new US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, knew early on in his career he wanted to serve South Florida.Appointed by President Barack Obama to the post in May, Mr. Ferrer is focused on combating fraud, public corruption, and building safer communities.After a fellowship in Washington DC and several legal positions at the local and federal level, he’s got the tools to take on the job of chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern region, which ranks high in mortgage and healthcare fraud.Among Mr. Ferrer’s priorities is partnering more with local, state and federal agencies to conduct investigations and handle cases and get Washington to allocate more resources to the district. He says his office, which prosecuted a third of all Medicare fraud cases in the country last year, is working with strike forces to dismantle these fraud rings, which cost the healthcare system billions each year.Money laundering is another concern for the office, especially with all the foreign investment flowing into South Florida, particularly in real estate.The office is working more closely with financial institutions to prevent criminals from laundering their proceeds here, Mr. Ferrer said.“I think when we're in a district like we are here, everyone needs to be educated and we need to reach out and let other institutions in the private sector know that we're in it together because no one can fight this type of crime alone,” he said.Mr. Ferrer discussed his priorities and goals as US Attorney with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the Miami Federal Courthouse complex in downtown. Born and raised in Miami, Willy Ferrer, the new US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, knew early on in his career he wanted to serve South Florida.Appointed by President Barack Obama to the post in May, Mr. Ferrer is focused on combating fraud, public corruption, and building safer communities.After a fellowship in Washington DC and several legal positions at the local and federal level, he’s got the tools to take on the job of chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern region, which ranks high in mortgage and healthcare fraud.Among Mr. Ferrer’s priorities is partnering more with local, state and federal agencies to conduct investigations and handle cases and get Washington to allocate more resources to the district. He says his office, which prosecuted a third of all Medicare fraud cases in the country last year, is working with strike forces to dismantle these fraud rings, which cost the healthcare system billions each year.Money laundering is another concern for the office, especially with all the foreign investment flowing into South Florida, particularly in real estate.The office is working more closely with financial institutions to prevent criminals from laundering their proceeds here, Mr. Ferrer said.“I think when we're in a district like we are here, everyone needs to be educated and we need to reach out and let other institutions in the private sector know that we're in it together because no one can fight this type of crime alone,” he said.Mr. Ferrer discussed his priorities and goals as US Attorney with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the Miami Federal Courthouse complex in downtown. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:22:35 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Willy-Ferrer-33/VIDEO/1284573/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-31T11:22:35Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Born and raised in Miami, Willy Ferrer, the new US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, knew early on in his career he wanted to serve South Florida.Appointed by President Barack Obama to the post in May, Mr. Ferrer is focused on combating fraud, public corruption, and building safer communities.After a fellowship in Washington DC and several legal positions at the local and federal level, he’s got the tools to take on the job of chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern region, which ranks high in mortgage and healthcare fraud.Among Mr. Ferrer’s priorities is partnering more with local, state and federal agencies to conduct investigations and handle cases and get Washington to allocate more resources to the district. He says his office, which prosecuted a third of all Medicare fraud cases in the country last year, is working with strike forces to dismantle these fraud rings, which cost the healthcare system billions each year.Money laundering is another concern for the office, especially with all the foreign investment flowing into South Florida, particularly in real estate.The office is working more closely with financial institutions to prevent criminals from laundering their proceeds here, Mr. Ferrer said.“I think when we're in a district like we are here, everyone needs to be educated and we need to reach out and let other institutions in the private sector know that we're in it together because no one can fight this type of crime alone,” he said.Mr. Ferrer discussed his priorities and goals as US Attorney with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the Miami Federal Courthouse complex in downtown. attorney, florida, miami today, news, newsmaker, politics, profile, southern district, us attorney, willy ferrer nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Willy Ferrer (3/3) video attorney,florida,miami today,news,newsmaker,politics,profile,southern district,us attorney,willy ferrer 7 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1284573 8845053 Member 0 126 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Willy-Ferrer-13/VIDEO/1284571/86294.html Born and raised in Miami, Willy Ferrer, the new US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, knew early on in his career he wanted to serve South Florida.Appointed by President Barack Obama to the post in May, Mr. Ferrer is focused on combating fraud, public corruption, and building safer communities.After a fellowship in Washington DC and several legal positions at the local and federal level, he’s got the tools to take on the job of chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern region, which ranks high in mortgage and healthcare fraud.Among Mr. Ferrer’s priorities is partnering more with local, state and federal agencies to conduct investigations and handle cases and get Washington to allocate more resources to the district. He says his office, which prosecuted a third of all Medicare fraud cases in the country last year, is working with strike forces to dismantle these fraud rings, which cost the healthcare system billions each year.Money laundering is another concern for the office, especially with all the foreign investment flowing into South Florida, particularly in real estate.The office is working more closely with financial institutions to prevent criminals from laundering their proceeds here, Mr. Ferrer said.“I think when we're in a district like we are here, everyone needs to be educated and we need to reach out and let other institutions in the private sector know that we're in it together because no one can fight this type of crime alone,” he said.Mr. Ferrer discussed his priorities and goals as US Attorney with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the Miami Federal Courthouse complex in downtown. Born and raised in Miami, Willy Ferrer, the new US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, knew early on in his career he wanted to serve South Florida.Appointed by President Barack Obama to the post in May, Mr. Ferrer is focused on combating fraud, public corruption, and building safer communities.After a fellowship in Washington DC and several legal positions at the local and federal level, he’s got the tools to take on the job of chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern region, which ranks high in mortgage and healthcare fraud.Among Mr. Ferrer’s priorities is partnering more with local, state and federal agencies to conduct investigations and handle cases and get Washington to allocate more resources to the district. He says his office, which prosecuted a third of all Medicare fraud cases in the country last year, is working with strike forces to dismantle these fraud rings, which cost the healthcare system billions each year.Money laundering is another concern for the office, especially with all the foreign investment flowing into South Florida, particularly in real estate.The office is working more closely with financial institutions to prevent criminals from laundering their proceeds here, Mr. Ferrer said.“I think when we're in a district like we are here, everyone needs to be educated and we need to reach out and let other institutions in the private sector know that we're in it together because no one can fight this type of crime alone,” he said.Mr. Ferrer discussed his priorities and goals as US Attorney with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the Miami Federal Courthouse complex in downtown. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:22:34 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Willy-Ferrer-13/VIDEO/1284571/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-31T11:22:34Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Born and raised in Miami, Willy Ferrer, the new US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, knew early on in his career he wanted to serve South Florida.Appointed by President Barack Obama to the post in May, Mr. Ferrer is focused on combating fraud, public corruption, and building safer communities.After a fellowship in Washington DC and several legal positions at the local and federal level, he’s got the tools to take on the job of chief federal law enforcement officer for the Southern region, which ranks high in mortgage and healthcare fraud.Among Mr. Ferrer’s priorities is partnering more with local, state and federal agencies to conduct investigations and handle cases and get Washington to allocate more resources to the district. He says his office, which prosecuted a third of all Medicare fraud cases in the country last year, is working with strike forces to dismantle these fraud rings, which cost the healthcare system billions each year.Money laundering is another concern for the office, especially with all the foreign investment flowing into South Florida, particularly in real estate.The office is working more closely with financial institutions to prevent criminals from laundering their proceeds here, Mr. Ferrer said.“I think when we're in a district like we are here, everyone needs to be educated and we need to reach out and let other institutions in the private sector know that we're in it together because no one can fight this type of crime alone,” he said.Mr. Ferrer discussed his priorities and goals as US Attorney with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the Miami Federal Courthouse complex in downtown. attorney, florida, miami today, news, newsmaker, politics, profile, southern district, us attorney, willy ferrer nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Willy Ferrer (1/3) video attorney,florida,miami today,news,newsmaker,politics,profile,southern district,us attorney,willy ferrer 61 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1284571 8845053 Member 0 113 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Steve-Bateman-23/VIDEO/1266791/86294.html Since taking office eight months ago Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman says he’s focused on doing everything possible to support the city’s small businesses as well as its major economic engines, like the Air Force Reserve Base.As a lifelong resident he’s also been focused on beautifying the city, expanding parks and improving landscaping, to give residents a sense of pride in their town.Though he said Homestead’s small businesses have received little help from the federal government, the city’s been focused on making life for those businesses a little easier.“There are people that used to wait weeks to get their business license. They get it in days now and that's what helps them,” Mr. Bateman said. The city also gives preference to local businesses that bid on city work and amended the signage ordinance to allow retails to place larger advertisements on and around their buildings.Mr. Bateman discussed some of his recent work and long-term goals, such as continually improving education, at Homestead City Hall with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Since taking office eight months ago Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman says he’s focused on doing everything possible to support the city’s small businesses as well as its major economic engines, like the Air Force Reserve Base.As a lifelong resident he’s also been focused on beautifying the city, expanding parks and improving landscaping, to give residents a sense of pride in their town.Though he said Homestead’s small businesses have received little help from the federal government, the city’s been focused on making life for those businesses a little easier.“There are people that used to wait weeks to get their business license. They get it in days now and that's what helps them,” Mr. Bateman said. The city also gives preference to local businesses that bid on city work and amended the signage ordinance to allow retails to place larger advertisements on and around their buildings.Mr. Bateman discussed some of his recent work and long-term goals, such as continually improving education, at Homestead City Hall with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:40:49 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Steve-Bateman-23/VIDEO/1266791/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-24T11:40:49Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Since taking office eight months ago Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman says he’s focused on doing everything possible to support the city’s small businesses as well as its major economic engines, like the Air Force Reserve Base.As a lifelong resident he’s also been focused on beautifying the city, expanding parks and improving landscaping, to give residents a sense of pride in their town.Though he said Homestead’s small businesses have received little help from the federal government, the city’s been focused on making life for those businesses a little easier.“There are people that used to wait weeks to get their business license. They get it in days now and that's what helps them,” Mr. Bateman said. The city also gives preference to local businesses that bid on city work and amended the signage ordinance to allow retails to place larger advertisements on and around their buildings.Mr. Bateman discussed some of his recent work and long-term goals, such as continually improving education, at Homestead City Hall with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. air force base, homestead, mayor, miami today, news, newsmaker, politics, profile, steve bateman nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Steve Bateman (2/3) video air force base,homestead,mayor,miami today,news,newsmaker,politics,profile,steve bateman 1 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1266791 8845053 Member 0 171 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Steve-Bateman-33/VIDEO/1266789/86294.html Since taking office eight months ago Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman says he’s focused on doing everything possible to support the city’s small businesses as well as its major economic engines, like the Air Force Reserve Base.As a lifelong resident he’s also been focused on beautifying the city, expanding parks and improving landscaping, to give residents a sense of pride in their town.Though he said Homestead’s small businesses have received little help from the federal government, the city’s been focused on making life for those businesses a little easier.“There are people that used to wait weeks to get their business license. They get it in days now and that's what helps them,” Mr. Bateman said. The city also gives preference to local businesses that bid on city work and amended the signage ordinance to allow retails to place larger advertisements on and around their buildings.Mr. Bateman discussed some of his recent work and long-term goals, such as continually improving education, at Homestead City Hall with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Since taking office eight months ago Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman says he’s focused on doing everything possible to support the city’s small businesses as well as its major economic engines, like the Air Force Reserve Base.As a lifelong resident he’s also been focused on beautifying the city, expanding parks and improving landscaping, to give residents a sense of pride in their town.Though he said Homestead’s small businesses have received little help from the federal government, the city’s been focused on making life for those businesses a little easier.“There are people that used to wait weeks to get their business license. They get it in days now and that's what helps them,” Mr. Bateman said. The city also gives preference to local businesses that bid on city work and amended the signage ordinance to allow retails to place larger advertisements on and around their buildings.Mr. Bateman discussed some of his recent work and long-term goals, such as continually improving education, at Homestead City Hall with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:40:48 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Steve-Bateman-33/VIDEO/1266789/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-24T11:40:48Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Since taking office eight months ago Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman says he’s focused on doing everything possible to support the city’s small businesses as well as its major economic engines, like the Air Force Reserve Base.As a lifelong resident he’s also been focused on beautifying the city, expanding parks and improving landscaping, to give residents a sense of pride in their town.Though he said Homestead’s small businesses have received little help from the federal government, the city’s been focused on making life for those businesses a little easier.“There are people that used to wait weeks to get their business license. They get it in days now and that's what helps them,” Mr. Bateman said. The city also gives preference to local businesses that bid on city work and amended the signage ordinance to allow retails to place larger advertisements on and around their buildings.Mr. Bateman discussed some of his recent work and long-term goals, such as continually improving education, at Homestead City Hall with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. air force base, homestead, mayor, miami today, news, newsmaker, politics, profile, steve bateman nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Steve Bateman (3/3) video air force base,homestead,mayor,miami today,news,newsmaker,politics,profile,steve bateman 2 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1266789 8845053 Member 0 196 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Steve-Bateman-13/VIDEO/1266787/86294.html Since taking office eight months ago Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman says he’s focused on doing everything possible to support the city’s small businesses as well as its major economic engines, like the Air Force Reserve Base.As a lifelong resident he’s also been focused on beautifying the city, expanding parks and improving landscaping, to give residents a sense of pride in their town.Though he said Homestead’s small businesses have received little help from the federal government, the city’s been focused on making life for those businesses a little easier.“There are people that used to wait weeks to get their business license. They get it in days now and that's what helps them,” Mr. Bateman said. The city also gives preference to local businesses that bid on city work and amended the signage ordinance to allow retails to place larger advertisements on and around their buildings.Mr. Bateman discussed some of his recent work and long-term goals, such as continually improving education, at Homestead City Hall with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Since taking office eight months ago Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman says he’s focused on doing everything possible to support the city’s small businesses as well as its major economic engines, like the Air Force Reserve Base.As a lifelong resident he’s also been focused on beautifying the city, expanding parks and improving landscaping, to give residents a sense of pride in their town.Though he said Homestead’s small businesses have received little help from the federal government, the city’s been focused on making life for those businesses a little easier.“There are people that used to wait weeks to get their business license. They get it in days now and that's what helps them,” Mr. Bateman said. The city also gives preference to local businesses that bid on city work and amended the signage ordinance to allow retails to place larger advertisements on and around their buildings.Mr. Bateman discussed some of his recent work and long-term goals, such as continually improving education, at Homestead City Hall with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:40:47 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Steve-Bateman-13/VIDEO/1266787/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-24T11:40:47Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Since taking office eight months ago Homestead Mayor Steve Bateman says he’s focused on doing everything possible to support the city’s small businesses as well as its major economic engines, like the Air Force Reserve Base.As a lifelong resident he’s also been focused on beautifying the city, expanding parks and improving landscaping, to give residents a sense of pride in their town.Though he said Homestead’s small businesses have received little help from the federal government, the city’s been focused on making life for those businesses a little easier.“There are people that used to wait weeks to get their business license. They get it in days now and that's what helps them,” Mr. Bateman said. The city also gives preference to local businesses that bid on city work and amended the signage ordinance to allow retails to place larger advertisements on and around their buildings.Mr. Bateman discussed some of his recent work and long-term goals, such as continually improving education, at Homestead City Hall with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. air force base, homestead, mayor, miami today, news, newsmaker, politics, profile, steve bateman nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Steve Bateman (1/3) video air force base,homestead,mayor,miami today,news,newsmaker,politics,profile,steve bateman 27 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1266787 8845053 Member 0 265 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Jeff-Peel-23/VIDEO/1249906/86294.html Though Jeff Peel originally came to the county to build up its television station, he now finds himself doing everything from coordinating an hours-long shutdown of Interstate 95 for a movie shoot and coordinating Miami’s first monthlong celebration of live music.But beyond the glitz and glamour of working with Hollywood, one of the office’s most important responsibilities is to ensure everyone in the film industry who comes to Miami gets good service from the film office that leaves them wanting to return for future projects.“At the end of the day, any producer who's going to come down here is going to call a producer who's already come down here and say “Okay, what's it really like?’ Mr. Peel said. “And to the extent that those producers have good things to say then I think that makes our job that much easier and again that goes back to this idea of providing really good customer service.”And the filming industry successfully lobby the legislature to put in a five-year, $242 million incentive to lure projects into the state, part of his focus is rebuilding the film and entertainment industry’s infrastructure, which includes everything from sound stages to set caterers.“Stages are obviously the big sort of thing people look at,” he said, “but you know our camera rental operations, our rolling stock, the honey wagons and the catering trucks and the star trailers and all of that truck infrastructure really isn't here.Mr. Peel was interviewed in his office at county hall by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Though Jeff Peel originally came to the county to build up its television station, he now finds himself doing everything from coordinating an hours-long shutdown of Interstate 95 for a movie shoot and coordinating Miami’s first monthlong celebration of live music.But beyond the glitz and glamour of working with Hollywood, one of the office’s most important responsibilities is to ensure everyone in the film industry who comes to Miami gets good service from the film office that leaves them wanting to return for future projects.“At the end of the day, any producer who's going to come down here is going to call a producer who's already come down here and say “Okay, what's it really like?’ Mr. Peel said. “And to the extent that those producers have good things to say then I think that makes our job that much easier and again that goes back to this idea of providing really good customer service.”And the filming industry successfully lobby the legislature to put in a five-year, $242 million incentive to lure projects into the state, part of his focus is rebuilding the film and entertainment industry’s infrastructure, which includes everything from sound stages to set caterers.“Stages are obviously the big sort of thing people look at,” he said, “but you know our camera rental operations, our rolling stock, the honey wagons and the catering trucks and the star trailers and all of that truck infrastructure really isn't here.Mr. Peel was interviewed in his office at county hall by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:40:42 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Jeff-Peel-23/VIDEO/1249906/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-17T11:40:42Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Though Jeff Peel originally came to the county to build up its television station, he now finds himself doing everything from coordinating an hours-long shutdown of Interstate 95 for a movie shoot and coordinating Miami’s first monthlong celebration of live music.But beyond the glitz and glamour of working with Hollywood, one of the office’s most important responsibilities is to ensure everyone in the film industry who comes to Miami gets good service from the film office that leaves them wanting to return for future projects.“At the end of the day, any producer who's going to come down here is going to call a producer who's already come down here and say “Okay, what's it really like?’ Mr. Peel said. “And to the extent that those producers have good things to say then I think that makes our job that much easier and again that goes back to this idea of providing really good customer service.”And the filming industry successfully lobby the legislature to put in a five-year, $242 million incentive to lure projects into the state, part of his focus is rebuilding the film and entertainment industry’s infrastructure, which includes everything from sound stages to set caterers.“Stages are obviously the big sort of thing people look at,” he said, “but you know our camera rental operations, our rolling stock, the honey wagons and the catering trucks and the star trailers and all of that truck infrastructure really isn't here.Mr. Peel was interviewed in his office at county hall by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. film, jeff peel, miami today, news, newsmaker, politics, profile, television nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Jeff Peel (2/3) video film,jeff peel,miami today,news,newsmaker,politics,profile,television 12 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1249906 8845053 Member 0 169 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Jeff-Peel-13/VIDEO/1249902/86294.html Though Jeff Peel originally came to the county to build up its television station, he now finds himself doing everything from coordinating an hours-long shutdown of Interstate 95 for a movie shoot and coordinating Miami’s first monthlong celebration of live music.But beyond the glitz and glamour of working with Hollywood, one of the office’s most important responsibilities is to ensure everyone in the film industry who comes to Miami gets good service from the film office that leaves them wanting to return for future projects.“At the end of the day, any producer who's going to come down here is going to call a producer who's already come down here and say “Okay, what's it really like?’ Mr. Peel said. “And to the extent that those producers have good things to say then I think that makes our job that much easier and again that goes back to this idea of providing really good customer service.”And the filming industry successfully lobby the legislature to put in a five-year, $242 million incentive to lure projects into the state, part of his focus is rebuilding the film and entertainment industry’s infrastructure, which includes everything from sound stages to set caterers.“Stages are obviously the big sort of thing people look at,” he said, “but you know our camera rental operations, our rolling stock, the honey wagons and the catering trucks and the star trailers and all of that truck infrastructure really isn't here.Mr. Peel was interviewed in his office at county hall by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Though Jeff Peel originally came to the county to build up its television station, he now finds himself doing everything from coordinating an hours-long shutdown of Interstate 95 for a movie shoot and coordinating Miami’s first monthlong celebration of live music.But beyond the glitz and glamour of working with Hollywood, one of the office’s most important responsibilities is to ensure everyone in the film industry who comes to Miami gets good service from the film office that leaves them wanting to return for future projects.“At the end of the day, any producer who's going to come down here is going to call a producer who's already come down here and say “Okay, what's it really like?’ Mr. Peel said. “And to the extent that those producers have good things to say then I think that makes our job that much easier and again that goes back to this idea of providing really good customer service.”And the filming industry successfully lobby the legislature to put in a five-year, $242 million incentive to lure projects into the state, part of his focus is rebuilding the film and entertainment industry’s infrastructure, which includes everything from sound stages to set caterers.“Stages are obviously the big sort of thing people look at,” he said, “but you know our camera rental operations, our rolling stock, the honey wagons and the catering trucks and the star trailers and all of that truck infrastructure really isn't here.Mr. Peel was interviewed in his office at county hall by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:40:41 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Jeff-Peel-13/VIDEO/1249902/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-17T11:40:41Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Though Jeff Peel originally came to the county to build up its television station, he now finds himself doing everything from coordinating an hours-long shutdown of Interstate 95 for a movie shoot and coordinating Miami’s first monthlong celebration of live music.But beyond the glitz and glamour of working with Hollywood, one of the office’s most important responsibilities is to ensure everyone in the film industry who comes to Miami gets good service from the film office that leaves them wanting to return for future projects.“At the end of the day, any producer who's going to come down here is going to call a producer who's already come down here and say “Okay, what's it really like?’ Mr. Peel said. “And to the extent that those producers have good things to say then I think that makes our job that much easier and again that goes back to this idea of providing really good customer service.”And the filming industry successfully lobby the legislature to put in a five-year, $242 million incentive to lure projects into the state, part of his focus is rebuilding the film and entertainment industry’s infrastructure, which includes everything from sound stages to set caterers.“Stages are obviously the big sort of thing people look at,” he said, “but you know our camera rental operations, our rolling stock, the honey wagons and the catering trucks and the star trailers and all of that truck infrastructure really isn't here.Mr. Peel was interviewed in his office at county hall by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. film, jeff peel, miami today, news, newsmaker, politics, profile, television nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Jeff Peel (1/3) video film,jeff peel,miami today,news,newsmaker,politics,profile,television 9 1 5.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1249902 8845053 Member 0 217 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Jeff-Peel-33/VIDEO/1249904/86294.html Though Jeff Peel originally came to the county to build up its television station, he now finds himself doing everything from coordinating an hours-long shutdown of Interstate 95 for a movie shoot and coordinating Miami’s first monthlong celebration of live music.But beyond the glitz and glamour of working with Hollywood, one of the office’s most important responsibilities is to ensure everyone in the film industry who comes to Miami gets good service from the film office that leaves them wanting to return for future projects.“At the end of the day, any producer who's going to come down here is going to call a producer who's already come down here and say “Okay, what's it really like?’ Mr. Peel said. “And to the extent that those producers have good things to say then I think that makes our job that much easier and again that goes back to this idea of providing really good customer service.”And the filming industry successfully lobby the legislature to put in a five-year, $242 million incentive to lure projects into the state, part of his focus is rebuilding the film and entertainment industry’s infrastructure, which includes everything from sound stages to set caterers.“Stages are obviously the big sort of thing people look at,” he said, “but you know our camera rental operations, our rolling stock, the honey wagons and the catering trucks and the star trailers and all of that truck infrastructure really isn't here.Mr. Peel was interviewed in his office at county hall by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Though Jeff Peel originally came to the county to build up its television station, he now finds himself doing everything from coordinating an hours-long shutdown of Interstate 95 for a movie shoot and coordinating Miami’s first monthlong celebration of live music.But beyond the glitz and glamour of working with Hollywood, one of the office’s most important responsibilities is to ensure everyone in the film industry who comes to Miami gets good service from the film office that leaves them wanting to return for future projects.“At the end of the day, any producer who's going to come down here is going to call a producer who's already come down here and say “Okay, what's it really like?’ Mr. Peel said. “And to the extent that those producers have good things to say then I think that makes our job that much easier and again that goes back to this idea of providing really good customer service.”And the filming industry successfully lobby the legislature to put in a five-year, $242 million incentive to lure projects into the state, part of his focus is rebuilding the film and entertainment industry’s infrastructure, which includes everything from sound stages to set caterers.“Stages are obviously the big sort of thing people look at,” he said, “but you know our camera rental operations, our rolling stock, the honey wagons and the catering trucks and the star trailers and all of that truck infrastructure really isn't here.Mr. Peel was interviewed in his office at county hall by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:40:41 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Jeff-Peel-33/VIDEO/1249904/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-17T11:40:41Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Though Jeff Peel originally came to the county to build up its television station, he now finds himself doing everything from coordinating an hours-long shutdown of Interstate 95 for a movie shoot and coordinating Miami’s first monthlong celebration of live music.But beyond the glitz and glamour of working with Hollywood, one of the office’s most important responsibilities is to ensure everyone in the film industry who comes to Miami gets good service from the film office that leaves them wanting to return for future projects.“At the end of the day, any producer who's going to come down here is going to call a producer who's already come down here and say “Okay, what's it really like?’ Mr. Peel said. “And to the extent that those producers have good things to say then I think that makes our job that much easier and again that goes back to this idea of providing really good customer service.”And the filming industry successfully lobby the legislature to put in a five-year, $242 million incentive to lure projects into the state, part of his focus is rebuilding the film and entertainment industry’s infrastructure, which includes everything from sound stages to set caterers.“Stages are obviously the big sort of thing people look at,” he said, “but you know our camera rental operations, our rolling stock, the honey wagons and the catering trucks and the star trailers and all of that truck infrastructure really isn't here.Mr. Peel was interviewed in his office at county hall by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. film, jeff peel, miami today, news, newsmaker, politics, profile, television nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Jeff Peel (3/3) video film,jeff peel,miami today,news,newsmaker,politics,profile,television 25 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1249904 8845053 Member 0 326 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Douglas-Wartzok-33/VIDEO/1231277/86294.html Douglas Wartzok, who officially became provost of Florida International University, has actually been sitting in the university’s number two spot for nearly a year.He agreed to come on as interim provost after Ronald Berkman stepped down from the position as has since been working closely with new President Mark Rosenberg to both manage the university in an era of ever-constricting funding and to develop a five-year plan they hope will be a key to FIU’s success in the coming years.But one of the biggest challenges of his first year was the once-in-a-decade reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.And with that now in the rearview, full focus has been turned to planning the university’s future.“The key to our strategic plan, a document the president put together that he actually used during his interview for the position [that] he called that ‘Hit The Ground Running’ and has four points to it,” Mr. Wartzok said. “One was a financial based one, one was the partnerships with the community, one was more student centeredness and the last one was to enhance research and creative activity.“We have seven committees that are working on it and they all have representation of faculty, students, staff, alumni, members of our board and trustees, and community members,” he added.Once that plan is finished and adopted by the board of trustees, the university will then look to begin implementing its recommendations.Dr. Wartzok discussed his tactics for serving as the university’s chief academic officer and plans for broadening FIU’s international in his offices on the university’s main campus with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Douglas Wartzok, who officially became provost of Florida International University, has actually been sitting in the university’s number two spot for nearly a year.He agreed to come on as interim provost after Ronald Berkman stepped down from the position as has since been working closely with new President Mark Rosenberg to both manage the university in an era of ever-constricting funding and to develop a five-year plan they hope will be a key to FIU’s success in the coming years.But one of the biggest challenges of his first year was the once-in-a-decade reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.And with that now in the rearview, full focus has been turned to planning the university’s future.“The key to our strategic plan, a document the president put together that he actually used during his interview for the position [that] he called that ‘Hit The Ground Running’ and has four points to it,” Mr. Wartzok said. “One was a financial based one, one was the partnerships with the community, one was more student centeredness and the last one was to enhance research and creative activity.“We have seven committees that are working on it and they all have representation of faculty, students, staff, alumni, members of our board and trustees, and community members,” he added.Once that plan is finished and adopted by the board of trustees, the university will then look to begin implementing its recommendations.Dr. Wartzok discussed his tactics for serving as the university’s chief academic officer and plans for broadening FIU’s international in his offices on the university’s main campus with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:34:42 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Douglas-Wartzok-33/VIDEO/1231277/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-10T11:34:42Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Douglas Wartzok, who officially became provost of Florida International University, has actually been sitting in the university’s number two spot for nearly a year.He agreed to come on as interim provost after Ronald Berkman stepped down from the position as has since been working closely with new President Mark Rosenberg to both manage the university in an era of ever-constricting funding and to develop a five-year plan they hope will be a key to FIU’s success in the coming years.But one of the biggest challenges of his first year was the once-in-a-decade reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.And with that now in the rearview, full focus has been turned to planning the university’s future.“The key to our strategic plan, a document the president put together that he actually used during his interview for the position [that] he called that ‘Hit The Ground Running’ and has four points to it,” Mr. Wartzok said. “One was a financial based one, one was the partnerships with the community, one was more student centeredness and the last one was to enhance research and creative activity.“We have seven committees that are working on it and they all have representation of faculty, students, staff, alumni, members of our board and trustees, and community members,” he added.Once that plan is finished and adopted by the board of trustees, the university will then look to begin implementing its recommendations.Dr. Wartzok discussed his tactics for serving as the university’s chief academic officer and plans for broadening FIU’s international in his offices on the university’s main campus with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. douglas wartzok, fiu, florida international, miami, miami today, miami today profile, news, politics, profile, provost, today, university nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Douglas Wartzok (3/3) video douglas wartzok,fiu,florida international,miami,miami today,miami today profile,news,politics,profile,provost,today,university 40 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1231277 8845053 Member 0 189 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Douglas-Wartzok-23/VIDEO/1231279/86294.html Douglas Wartzok, who officially became provost of Florida International University, has actually been sitting in the university’s number two spot for nearly a year.He agreed to come on as interim provost after Ronald Berkman stepped down from the position as has since been working closely with new President Mark Rosenberg to both manage the university in an era of ever-constricting funding and to develop a five-year plan they hope will be a key to FIU’s success in the coming years.But one of the biggest challenges of his first year was the once-in-a-decade reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.And with that now in the rearview, full focus has been turned to planning the university’s future.“The key to our strategic plan, a document the president put together that he actually used during his interview for the position [that] he called that ‘Hit The Ground Running’ and has four points to it,” Mr. Wartzok said. “One was a financial based one, one was the partnerships with the community, one was more student centeredness and the last one was to enhance research and creative activity.“We have seven committees that are working on it and they all have representation of faculty, students, staff, alumni, members of our board and trustees, and community members,” he added.Once that plan is finished and adopted by the board of trustees, the university will then look to begin implementing its recommendations.Dr. Wartzok discussed his tactics for serving as the university’s chief academic officer and plans for broadening FIU’s international in his offices on the university’s main campus with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Douglas Wartzok, who officially became provost of Florida International University, has actually been sitting in the university’s number two spot for nearly a year.He agreed to come on as interim provost after Ronald Berkman stepped down from the position as has since been working closely with new President Mark Rosenberg to both manage the university in an era of ever-constricting funding and to develop a five-year plan they hope will be a key to FIU’s success in the coming years.But one of the biggest challenges of his first year was the once-in-a-decade reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.And with that now in the rearview, full focus has been turned to planning the university’s future.“The key to our strategic plan, a document the president put together that he actually used during his interview for the position [that] he called that ‘Hit The Ground Running’ and has four points to it,” Mr. Wartzok said. “One was a financial based one, one was the partnerships with the community, one was more student centeredness and the last one was to enhance research and creative activity.“We have seven committees that are working on it and they all have representation of faculty, students, staff, alumni, members of our board and trustees, and community members,” he added.Once that plan is finished and adopted by the board of trustees, the university will then look to begin implementing its recommendations.Dr. Wartzok discussed his tactics for serving as the university’s chief academic officer and plans for broadening FIU’s international in his offices on the university’s main campus with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:34:42 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Douglas-Wartzok-23/VIDEO/1231279/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-10T11:34:42Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Douglas Wartzok, who officially became provost of Florida International University, has actually been sitting in the university’s number two spot for nearly a year.He agreed to come on as interim provost after Ronald Berkman stepped down from the position as has since been working closely with new President Mark Rosenberg to both manage the university in an era of ever-constricting funding and to develop a five-year plan they hope will be a key to FIU’s success in the coming years.But one of the biggest challenges of his first year was the once-in-a-decade reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.And with that now in the rearview, full focus has been turned to planning the university’s future.“The key to our strategic plan, a document the president put together that he actually used during his interview for the position [that] he called that ‘Hit The Ground Running’ and has four points to it,” Mr. Wartzok said. “One was a financial based one, one was the partnerships with the community, one was more student centeredness and the last one was to enhance research and creative activity.“We have seven committees that are working on it and they all have representation of faculty, students, staff, alumni, members of our board and trustees, and community members,” he added.Once that plan is finished and adopted by the board of trustees, the university will then look to begin implementing its recommendations.Dr. Wartzok discussed his tactics for serving as the university’s chief academic officer and plans for broadening FIU’s international in his offices on the university’s main campus with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. douglas wartzok, fiu, florida international, miami, miami today, miami today profile, news, politics, profile, provost, today, university nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Douglas Wartzok (2/3) video douglas wartzok,fiu,florida international,miami,miami today,miami today profile,news,politics,profile,provost,today,university 5 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1231279 8845053 Member 0 233 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Douglas-Wartzok-13/VIDEO/1231275/86294.html Douglas Wartzok, who officially became provost of Florida International University, has actually been sitting in the university’s number two spot for nearly a year.He agreed to come on as interim provost after Ronald Berkman stepped down from the position as has since been working closely with new President Mark Rosenberg to both manage the university in an era of ever-constricting funding and to develop a five-year plan they hope will be a key to FIU’s success in the coming years.But one of the biggest challenges of his first year was the once-in-a-decade reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.And with that now in the rearview, full focus has been turned to planning the university’s future.“The key to our strategic plan, a document the president put together that he actually used during his interview for the position [that] he called that ‘Hit The Ground Running’ and has four points to it,” Mr. Wartzok said. “One was a financial based one, one was the partnerships with the community, one was more student centeredness and the last one was to enhance research and creative activity.“We have seven committees that are working on it and they all have representation of faculty, students, staff, alumni, members of our board and trustees, and community members,” he added.Once that plan is finished and adopted by the board of trustees, the university will then look to begin implementing its recommendations.Dr. Wartzok discussed his tactics for serving as the university’s chief academic officer and plans for broadening FIU’s international in his offices on the university’s main campus with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Douglas Wartzok, who officially became provost of Florida International University, has actually been sitting in the university’s number two spot for nearly a year.He agreed to come on as interim provost after Ronald Berkman stepped down from the position as has since been working closely with new President Mark Rosenberg to both manage the university in an era of ever-constricting funding and to develop a five-year plan they hope will be a key to FIU’s success in the coming years.But one of the biggest challenges of his first year was the once-in-a-decade reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.And with that now in the rearview, full focus has been turned to planning the university’s future.“The key to our strategic plan, a document the president put together that he actually used during his interview for the position [that] he called that ‘Hit The Ground Running’ and has four points to it,” Mr. Wartzok said. “One was a financial based one, one was the partnerships with the community, one was more student centeredness and the last one was to enhance research and creative activity.“We have seven committees that are working on it and they all have representation of faculty, students, staff, alumni, members of our board and trustees, and community members,” he added.Once that plan is finished and adopted by the board of trustees, the university will then look to begin implementing its recommendations.Dr. Wartzok discussed his tactics for serving as the university’s chief academic officer and plans for broadening FIU’s international in his offices on the university’s main campus with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:34:41 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Douglas-Wartzok-13/VIDEO/1231275/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-10T11:34:41Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Douglas Wartzok, who officially became provost of Florida International University, has actually been sitting in the university’s number two spot for nearly a year.He agreed to come on as interim provost after Ronald Berkman stepped down from the position as has since been working closely with new President Mark Rosenberg to both manage the university in an era of ever-constricting funding and to develop a five-year plan they hope will be a key to FIU’s success in the coming years.But one of the biggest challenges of his first year was the once-in-a-decade reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.And with that now in the rearview, full focus has been turned to planning the university’s future.“The key to our strategic plan, a document the president put together that he actually used during his interview for the position [that] he called that ‘Hit The Ground Running’ and has four points to it,” Mr. Wartzok said. “One was a financial based one, one was the partnerships with the community, one was more student centeredness and the last one was to enhance research and creative activity.“We have seven committees that are working on it and they all have representation of faculty, students, staff, alumni, members of our board and trustees, and community members,” he added.Once that plan is finished and adopted by the board of trustees, the university will then look to begin implementing its recommendations.Dr. Wartzok discussed his tactics for serving as the university’s chief academic officer and plans for broadening FIU’s international in his offices on the university’s main campus with Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. douglas wartzok, fiu, florida international, miami, miami today, miami today profile, news, politics, profile, provost, today, university nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Douglas Wartzok (1/3) video douglas wartzok,fiu,florida international,miami,miami today,miami today profile,news,politics,profile,provost,today,university 22 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1231275 8845053 Member 0 161 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Art-Noriega-33/VIDEO/1209464/86294.html In 11 years as head of the Miami Parking Authority, Art Noriega has steered the agency to growth and success, doubling revenues and facilities. Today, the authority manages 30,000 parking spaces, including garages, lots and on-street spaces, Mr. Noriega said.The City of Miami is tapping into this authority’s financial health to help solve its financial crisis. Under discussion are plans for the city to bond out future parking revenues to replenish the city’s dwindling reserves. A portion of the bond money generated could go to keep Gusman Theater open, Mr. Noriega said, as the historical venue is facing shutdown because the city can’t afford to subsidize it.Those funds would help renovate the theater and offer financial security, he said.Then, shortly after he was interviewed, Miami commissioners voted last week to ask voters Nov. 2 to change the city charter and give the mayor and city commission full control of all the authority’s assets in an as-yet-unspecified structure. Mr. Noriega shared his achievements and plans with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the agency’s newly-built offices downtown. In 11 years as head of the Miami Parking Authority, Art Noriega has steered the agency to growth and success, doubling revenues and facilities. Today, the authority manages 30,000 parking spaces, including garages, lots and on-street spaces, Mr. Noriega said.The City of Miami is tapping into this authority’s financial health to help solve its financial crisis. Under discussion are plans for the city to bond out future parking revenues to replenish the city’s dwindling reserves. A portion of the bond money generated could go to keep Gusman Theater open, Mr. Noriega said, as the historical venue is facing shutdown because the city can’t afford to subsidize it.Those funds would help renovate the theater and offer financial security, he said.Then, shortly after he was interviewed, Miami commissioners voted last week to ask voters Nov. 2 to change the city charter and give the mayor and city commission full control of all the authority’s assets in an as-yet-unspecified structure. Mr. Noriega shared his achievements and plans with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the agency’s newly-built offices downtown. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:31:53 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Art-Noriega-33/VIDEO/1209464/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-02T17:31:53Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida In 11 years as head of the Miami Parking Authority, Art Noriega has steered the agency to growth and success, doubling revenues and facilities. Today, the authority manages 30,000 parking spaces, including garages, lots and on-street spaces, Mr. Noriega said.The City of Miami is tapping into this authority’s financial health to help solve its financial crisis. Under discussion are plans for the city to bond out future parking revenues to replenish the city’s dwindling reserves. A portion of the bond money generated could go to keep Gusman Theater open, Mr. Noriega said, as the historical venue is facing shutdown because the city can’t afford to subsidize it.Those funds would help renovate the theater and offer financial security, he said.Then, shortly after he was interviewed, Miami commissioners voted last week to ask voters Nov. 2 to change the city charter and give the mayor and city commission full control of all the authority’s assets in an as-yet-unspecified structure. Mr. Noriega shared his achievements and plans with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the agency’s newly-built offices downtown. art noriega, authority, miami, miami today, miami today profile, mpa, news, parking, politics, profile, today nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Art Noriega (3/3) video art noriega,authority,miami,miami today,miami today profile,mpa,news,parking,politics,profile,today 24 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1209464 8845053 Member 0 166 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Art-Noriega-23/VIDEO/1209466/86294.html In 11 years as head of the Miami Parking Authority, Art Noriega has steered the agency to growth and success, doubling revenues and facilities. Today, the authority manages 30,000 parking spaces, including garages, lots and on-street spaces, Mr. Noriega said.The City of Miami is tapping into this authority’s financial health to help solve its financial crisis. Under discussion are plans for the city to bond out future parking revenues to replenish the city’s dwindling reserves. A portion of the bond money generated could go to keep Gusman Theater open, Mr. Noriega said, as the historical venue is facing shutdown because the city can’t afford to subsidize it.Those funds would help renovate the theater and offer financial security, he said.Then, shortly after he was interviewed, Miami commissioners voted last week to ask voters Nov. 2 to change the city charter and give the mayor and city commission full control of all the authority’s assets in an as-yet-unspecified structure. Mr. Noriega shared his achievements and plans with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the agency’s newly-built offices downtown. In 11 years as head of the Miami Parking Authority, Art Noriega has steered the agency to growth and success, doubling revenues and facilities. Today, the authority manages 30,000 parking spaces, including garages, lots and on-street spaces, Mr. Noriega said.The City of Miami is tapping into this authority’s financial health to help solve its financial crisis. Under discussion are plans for the city to bond out future parking revenues to replenish the city’s dwindling reserves. A portion of the bond money generated could go to keep Gusman Theater open, Mr. Noriega said, as the historical venue is facing shutdown because the city can’t afford to subsidize it.Those funds would help renovate the theater and offer financial security, he said.Then, shortly after he was interviewed, Miami commissioners voted last week to ask voters Nov. 2 to change the city charter and give the mayor and city commission full control of all the authority’s assets in an as-yet-unspecified structure. Mr. Noriega shared his achievements and plans with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the agency’s newly-built offices downtown. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:31:53 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Art-Noriega-23/VIDEO/1209466/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-02T17:31:53Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida In 11 years as head of the Miami Parking Authority, Art Noriega has steered the agency to growth and success, doubling revenues and facilities. Today, the authority manages 30,000 parking spaces, including garages, lots and on-street spaces, Mr. Noriega said.The City of Miami is tapping into this authority’s financial health to help solve its financial crisis. Under discussion are plans for the city to bond out future parking revenues to replenish the city’s dwindling reserves. A portion of the bond money generated could go to keep Gusman Theater open, Mr. Noriega said, as the historical venue is facing shutdown because the city can’t afford to subsidize it.Those funds would help renovate the theater and offer financial security, he said.Then, shortly after he was interviewed, Miami commissioners voted last week to ask voters Nov. 2 to change the city charter and give the mayor and city commission full control of all the authority’s assets in an as-yet-unspecified structure. Mr. Noriega shared his achievements and plans with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the agency’s newly-built offices downtown. art noriega, authority, miami, miami today, miami today profile, mpa, news, parking, politics, profile, today nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Art Noriega (2/3) video art noriega,authority,miami,miami today,miami today profile,mpa,news,parking,politics,profile,today 3 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1209466 8845053 Member 0 110 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Art-Noriega-13/VIDEO/1209462/86294.html In 11 years as head of the Miami Parking Authority, Art Noriega has steered the agency to growth and success, doubling revenues and facilities. Today, the authority manages 30,000 parking spaces, including garages, lots and on-street spaces, Mr. Noriega said.The City of Miami is tapping into this authority’s financial health to help solve its financial crisis. Under discussion are plans for the city to bond out future parking revenues to replenish the city’s dwindling reserves. A portion of the bond money generated could go to keep Gusman Theater open, Mr. Noriega said, as the historical venue is facing shutdown because the city can’t afford to subsidize it.Those funds would help renovate the theater and offer financial security, he said.Then, shortly after he was interviewed, Miami commissioners voted last week to ask voters Nov. 2 to change the city charter and give the mayor and city commission full control of all the authority’s assets in an as-yet-unspecified structure. Mr. Noriega shared his achievements and plans with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the agency’s newly-built offices downtown. In 11 years as head of the Miami Parking Authority, Art Noriega has steered the agency to growth and success, doubling revenues and facilities. Today, the authority manages 30,000 parking spaces, including garages, lots and on-street spaces, Mr. Noriega said.The City of Miami is tapping into this authority’s financial health to help solve its financial crisis. Under discussion are plans for the city to bond out future parking revenues to replenish the city’s dwindling reserves. A portion of the bond money generated could go to keep Gusman Theater open, Mr. Noriega said, as the historical venue is facing shutdown because the city can’t afford to subsidize it.Those funds would help renovate the theater and offer financial security, he said.Then, shortly after he was interviewed, Miami commissioners voted last week to ask voters Nov. 2 to change the city charter and give the mayor and city commission full control of all the authority’s assets in an as-yet-unspecified structure. Mr. Noriega shared his achievements and plans with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the agency’s newly-built offices downtown. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:31:52 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Art-Noriega-13/VIDEO/1209462/86294.html miami_today 2010-08-02T17:31:52Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida In 11 years as head of the Miami Parking Authority, Art Noriega has steered the agency to growth and success, doubling revenues and facilities. Today, the authority manages 30,000 parking spaces, including garages, lots and on-street spaces, Mr. Noriega said.The City of Miami is tapping into this authority’s financial health to help solve its financial crisis. Under discussion are plans for the city to bond out future parking revenues to replenish the city’s dwindling reserves. A portion of the bond money generated could go to keep Gusman Theater open, Mr. Noriega said, as the historical venue is facing shutdown because the city can’t afford to subsidize it.Those funds would help renovate the theater and offer financial security, he said.Then, shortly after he was interviewed, Miami commissioners voted last week to ask voters Nov. 2 to change the city charter and give the mayor and city commission full control of all the authority’s assets in an as-yet-unspecified structure. Mr. Noriega shared his achievements and plans with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at the agency’s newly-built offices downtown. art noriega, authority, miami, miami today, miami today profile, mpa, news, parking, politics, profile, today nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Art Noriega (1/3) video art noriega,authority,miami,miami today,miami today profile,mpa,news,parking,politics,profile,today 31 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1209462 8845053 Member 0 234 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Alberto-Dosal-33/VIDEO/1194147/86294.html Compuquip CEO Alberto Dosal wants to help you focus on the business of growing your business.During the last 30 years he and his family have turned the Doral-based firm from a technology equipment-leasing outfit to one that installs networks, provides 24/7 network security and helps companies outsource their information technology through its managed IT services department.And though security and sale of hard “is the bulk” of Compuquip’s business, Mr. Dosal said the managed services department has grown 80% over the last three and expects it to become a major part of the business.He’s also beginning the long-term of job of passing leadership of the company to his two sons.“What I always tell my sons is I want to get away more and more and more [from the] day to day operational aspect of the business and that'll happen over the next, lets say, five years,” Mr. Dosal said. “Eventually I will become chairman of the board and they will be co-CEOs.”Additionally, he holds key roles at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, heading up its Domestic Business Group, which oversees 12 committees, and sitting on the executive committee.But when he’s not running the day-to-day operations of Compuquip or promoting collaboration amongst the chamber’s thousands of members, he’s looking forward to deep-sea fishing aboard the 54-foot vintage Betram Yacht he’s in the midst of restoring. Mr. Dosal was interviewed in Compuquip’s headquarters by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Compuquip CEO Alberto Dosal wants to help you focus on the business of growing your business.During the last 30 years he and his family have turned the Doral-based firm from a technology equipment-leasing outfit to one that installs networks, provides 24/7 network security and helps companies outsource their information technology through its managed IT services department.And though security and sale of hard “is the bulk” of Compuquip’s business, Mr. Dosal said the managed services department has grown 80% over the last three and expects it to become a major part of the business.He’s also beginning the long-term of job of passing leadership of the company to his two sons.“What I always tell my sons is I want to get away more and more and more [from the] day to day operational aspect of the business and that'll happen over the next, lets say, five years,” Mr. Dosal said. “Eventually I will become chairman of the board and they will be co-CEOs.”Additionally, he holds key roles at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, heading up its Domestic Business Group, which oversees 12 committees, and sitting on the executive committee.But when he’s not running the day-to-day operations of Compuquip or promoting collaboration amongst the chamber’s thousands of members, he’s looking forward to deep-sea fishing aboard the 54-foot vintage Betram Yacht he’s in the midst of restoring. Mr. Dosal was interviewed in Compuquip’s headquarters by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:21:44 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Alberto-Dosal-33/VIDEO/1194147/86294.html miami_today 2010-07-27T11:21:44Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Compuquip CEO Alberto Dosal wants to help you focus on the business of growing your business.During the last 30 years he and his family have turned the Doral-based firm from a technology equipment-leasing outfit to one that installs networks, provides 24/7 network security and helps companies outsource their information technology through its managed IT services department.And though security and sale of hard “is the bulk” of Compuquip’s business, Mr. Dosal said the managed services department has grown 80% over the last three and expects it to become a major part of the business.He’s also beginning the long-term of job of passing leadership of the company to his two sons.“What I always tell my sons is I want to get away more and more and more [from the] day to day operational aspect of the business and that'll happen over the next, lets say, five years,” Mr. Dosal said. “Eventually I will become chairman of the board and they will be co-CEOs.”Additionally, he holds key roles at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, heading up its Domestic Business Group, which oversees 12 committees, and sitting on the executive committee.But when he’s not running the day-to-day operations of Compuquip or promoting collaboration amongst the chamber’s thousands of members, he’s looking forward to deep-sea fishing aboard the 54-foot vintage Betram Yacht he’s in the midst of restoring. Mr. Dosal was interviewed in Compuquip’s headquarters by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. alberto dosal, compuquip, it, miami, miami today, miami today profile, news, politics, profile, today nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Alberto Dosal (3/3) video alberto dosal,compuquip,it,miami,miami today,miami today profile,news,politics,profile,today 23 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1194147 8845053 Member 0 225 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Alberto-Dosal-23/VIDEO/1194149/86294.html Compuquip CEO Alberto Dosal wants to help you focus on the business of growing your business.During the last 30 years he and his family have turned the Doral-based firm from a technology equipment-leasing outfit to one that installs networks, provides 24/7 network security and helps companies outsource their information technology through its managed IT services department.And though security and sale of hard “is the bulk” of Compuquip’s business, Mr. Dosal said the managed services department has grown 80% over the last three and expects it to become a major part of the business.He’s also beginning the long-term of job of passing leadership of the company to his two sons.“What I always tell my sons is I want to get away more and more and more [from the] day to day operational aspect of the business and that'll happen over the next, lets say, five years,” Mr. Dosal said. “Eventually I will become chairman of the board and they will be co-CEOs.”Additionally, he holds key roles at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, heading up its Domestic Business Group, which oversees 12 committees, and sitting on the executive committee.But when he’s not running the day-to-day operations of Compuquip or promoting collaboration amongst the chamber’s thousands of members, he’s looking forward to deep-sea fishing aboard the 54-foot vintage Betram Yacht he’s in the midst of restoring. Mr. Dosal was interviewed in Compuquip’s headquarters by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Compuquip CEO Alberto Dosal wants to help you focus on the business of growing your business.During the last 30 years he and his family have turned the Doral-based firm from a technology equipment-leasing outfit to one that installs networks, provides 24/7 network security and helps companies outsource their information technology through its managed IT services department.And though security and sale of hard “is the bulk” of Compuquip’s business, Mr. Dosal said the managed services department has grown 80% over the last three and expects it to become a major part of the business.He’s also beginning the long-term of job of passing leadership of the company to his two sons.“What I always tell my sons is I want to get away more and more and more [from the] day to day operational aspect of the business and that'll happen over the next, lets say, five years,” Mr. Dosal said. “Eventually I will become chairman of the board and they will be co-CEOs.”Additionally, he holds key roles at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, heading up its Domestic Business Group, which oversees 12 committees, and sitting on the executive committee.But when he’s not running the day-to-day operations of Compuquip or promoting collaboration amongst the chamber’s thousands of members, he’s looking forward to deep-sea fishing aboard the 54-foot vintage Betram Yacht he’s in the midst of restoring. Mr. Dosal was interviewed in Compuquip’s headquarters by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:21:44 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Alberto-Dosal-23/VIDEO/1194149/86294.html miami_today 2010-07-27T11:21:44Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Compuquip CEO Alberto Dosal wants to help you focus on the business of growing your business.During the last 30 years he and his family have turned the Doral-based firm from a technology equipment-leasing outfit to one that installs networks, provides 24/7 network security and helps companies outsource their information technology through its managed IT services department.And though security and sale of hard “is the bulk” of Compuquip’s business, Mr. Dosal said the managed services department has grown 80% over the last three and expects it to become a major part of the business.He’s also beginning the long-term of job of passing leadership of the company to his two sons.“What I always tell my sons is I want to get away more and more and more [from the] day to day operational aspect of the business and that'll happen over the next, lets say, five years,” Mr. Dosal said. “Eventually I will become chairman of the board and they will be co-CEOs.”Additionally, he holds key roles at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, heading up its Domestic Business Group, which oversees 12 committees, and sitting on the executive committee.But when he’s not running the day-to-day operations of Compuquip or promoting collaboration amongst the chamber’s thousands of members, he’s looking forward to deep-sea fishing aboard the 54-foot vintage Betram Yacht he’s in the midst of restoring. Mr. Dosal was interviewed in Compuquip’s headquarters by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. alberto dosal, compuquip, it, miami, miami today, miami today profile, news, politics, profile, today nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Alberto Dosal (2/3) video alberto dosal,compuquip,it,miami,miami today,miami today profile,news,politics,profile,today 113 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1194149 8845053 Member 0 177 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Alberto-Dosal-13/VIDEO/1194145/86294.html Compuquip CEO Alberto Dosal wants to help you focus on the business of growing your business.During the last 30 years he and his family have turned the Doral-based firm from a technology equipment-leasing outfit to one that installs networks, provides 24/7 network security and helps companies outsource their information technology through its managed IT services department.And though security and sale of hard “is the bulk” of Compuquip’s business, Mr. Dosal said the managed services department has grown 80% over the last three and expects it to become a major part of the business.He’s also beginning the long-term of job of passing leadership of the company to his two sons.“What I always tell my sons is I want to get away more and more and more [from the] day to day operational aspect of the business and that'll happen over the next, lets say, five years,” Mr. Dosal said. “Eventually I will become chairman of the board and they will be co-CEOs.”Additionally, he holds key roles at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, heading up its Domestic Business Group, which oversees 12 committees, and sitting on the executive committee.But when he’s not running the day-to-day operations of Compuquip or promoting collaboration amongst the chamber’s thousands of members, he’s looking forward to deep-sea fishing aboard the 54-foot vintage Betram Yacht he’s in the midst of restoring. Mr. Dosal was interviewed in Compuquip’s headquarters by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Compuquip CEO Alberto Dosal wants to help you focus on the business of growing your business.During the last 30 years he and his family have turned the Doral-based firm from a technology equipment-leasing outfit to one that installs networks, provides 24/7 network security and helps companies outsource their information technology through its managed IT services department.And though security and sale of hard “is the bulk” of Compuquip’s business, Mr. Dosal said the managed services department has grown 80% over the last three and expects it to become a major part of the business.He’s also beginning the long-term of job of passing leadership of the company to his two sons.“What I always tell my sons is I want to get away more and more and more [from the] day to day operational aspect of the business and that'll happen over the next, lets say, five years,” Mr. Dosal said. “Eventually I will become chairman of the board and they will be co-CEOs.”Additionally, he holds key roles at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, heading up its Domestic Business Group, which oversees 12 committees, and sitting on the executive committee.But when he’s not running the day-to-day operations of Compuquip or promoting collaboration amongst the chamber’s thousands of members, he’s looking forward to deep-sea fishing aboard the 54-foot vintage Betram Yacht he’s in the midst of restoring. Mr. Dosal was interviewed in Compuquip’s headquarters by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:21:43 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Alberto-Dosal-13/VIDEO/1194145/86294.html miami_today 2010-07-27T11:21:43Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida Compuquip CEO Alberto Dosal wants to help you focus on the business of growing your business.During the last 30 years he and his family have turned the Doral-based firm from a technology equipment-leasing outfit to one that installs networks, provides 24/7 network security and helps companies outsource their information technology through its managed IT services department.And though security and sale of hard “is the bulk” of Compuquip’s business, Mr. Dosal said the managed services department has grown 80% over the last three and expects it to become a major part of the business.He’s also beginning the long-term of job of passing leadership of the company to his two sons.“What I always tell my sons is I want to get away more and more and more [from the] day to day operational aspect of the business and that'll happen over the next, lets say, five years,” Mr. Dosal said. “Eventually I will become chairman of the board and they will be co-CEOs.”Additionally, he holds key roles at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, heading up its Domestic Business Group, which oversees 12 committees, and sitting on the executive committee.But when he’s not running the day-to-day operations of Compuquip or promoting collaboration amongst the chamber’s thousands of members, he’s looking forward to deep-sea fishing aboard the 54-foot vintage Betram Yacht he’s in the midst of restoring. Mr. Dosal was interviewed in Compuquip’s headquarters by Miami Today staff writer Zachary S. Fagenson. alberto dosal, compuquip, it, miami, miami today, miami today profile, news, politics, profile, today nonadult false Miami Today Profile - Alberto Dosal (1/3) video alberto dosal,compuquip,it,miami,miami today,miami today profile,news,politics,profile,today 22 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1194145 8845053 Member 0 190 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-George-Navarrete-23/VIDEO/1175492/86294.html George Navarrete has become the director of Miami-Dade’s Office of Capital Improvements at a crucial time for the department, as it oversees a $2.9 billion community-building bond program that has taken a hit from dwindling tax rolls.  The voter-approved bond program is funding hundreds of projects, including the new baseball stadium, the tunnel, neighborhood parks and roadway improvements.Mr. Navarrete, who’s been five years in this department, now occupies the seat Johnny Martinez, the former director, vacated to take on an assistant manager post at the City of Miami.As the county prepares for the next bond sale set for this fall, the issuance is smaller than projected because the tax roll continues to shrink. With fewer dollars to bond, capital improvements has been working on a priority list to determine the project to fund next.The three-decade government veteran, who worked for 22 years with the county’s transit division, said the experience he’s gained from working on long, complex transit projects has helped him prepare for this new role.Mr. Navarrete said he plans to continue cross-training the 24 employees in his department as the county has to do more with less. Keeping a close eye on all capital improvement projects to ensure they stay on budget and on time is another priority, he said.And he’s No. 1 mission is to keep the promise made to residents when they voted for the bond program: to build every project on the list. Mr. Navarrete discussed his priorities as director and plans for the department with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at Miami-Dade’s administrative offices in downtown. George Navarrete has become the director of Miami-Dade’s Office of Capital Improvements at a crucial time for the department, as it oversees a $2.9 billion community-building bond program that has taken a hit from dwindling tax rolls.  The voter-approved bond program is funding hundreds of projects, including the new baseball stadium, the tunnel, neighborhood parks and roadway improvements.Mr. Navarrete, who’s been five years in this department, now occupies the seat Johnny Martinez, the former director, vacated to take on an assistant manager post at the City of Miami.As the county prepares for the next bond sale set for this fall, the issuance is smaller than projected because the tax roll continues to shrink. With fewer dollars to bond, capital improvements has been working on a priority list to determine the project to fund next.The three-decade government veteran, who worked for 22 years with the county’s transit division, said the experience he’s gained from working on long, complex transit projects has helped him prepare for this new role.Mr. Navarrete said he plans to continue cross-training the 24 employees in his department as the county has to do more with less. Keeping a close eye on all capital improvement projects to ensure they stay on budget and on time is another priority, he said.And he’s No. 1 mission is to keep the promise made to residents when they voted for the bond program: to build every project on the list. Mr. Navarrete discussed his priorities as director and plans for the department with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at Miami-Dade’s administrative offices in downtown. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:46:16 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-George-Navarrete-23/VIDEO/1175492/86294.html miami_today 2010-07-20T13:46:16Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida George Navarrete has become the director of Miami-Dade’s Office of Capital Improvements at a crucial time for the department, as it oversees a $2.9 billion community-building bond program that has taken a hit from dwindling tax rolls.  The voter-approved bond program is funding hundreds of projects, including the new baseball stadium, the tunnel, neighborhood parks and roadway improvements.Mr. Navarrete, who’s been five years in this department, now occupies the seat Johnny Martinez, the former director, vacated to take on an assistant manager post at the City of Miami.As the county prepares for the next bond sale set for this fall, the issuance is smaller than projected because the tax roll continues to shrink. With fewer dollars to bond, capital improvements has been working on a priority list to determine the project to fund next.The three-decade government veteran, who worked for 22 years with the county’s transit division, said the experience he’s gained from working on long, complex transit projects has helped him prepare for this new role.Mr. Navarrete said he plans to continue cross-training the 24 employees in his department as the county has to do more with less. Keeping a close eye on all capital improvement projects to ensure they stay on budget and on time is another priority, he said.And he’s No. 1 mission is to keep the promise made to residents when they voted for the bond program: to build every project on the list. Mr. Navarrete discussed his priorities as director and plans for the department with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at Miami-Dade’s administrative offices in downtown. george navarrete, miami, miami today, miami today profile, news, politics, profile, today nonadult false Miami Today Profile - George Navarrete (2/3) video george navarrete,miami,miami today,miami today profile,news,politics,profile,today 9 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1175492 8845053 Member 0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-George-Navarrete-33/VIDEO/1175490/86294.html George Navarrete has become the director of Miami-Dade’s Office of Capital Improvements at a crucial time for the department, as it oversees a $2.9 billion community-building bond program that has taken a hit from dwindling tax rolls.  The voter-approved bond program is funding hundreds of projects, including the new baseball stadium, the tunnel, neighborhood parks and roadway improvements.Mr. Navarrete, who’s been five years in this department, now occupies the seat Johnny Martinez, the former director, vacated to take on an assistant manager post at the City of Miami.As the county prepares for the next bond sale set for this fall, the issuance is smaller than projected because the tax roll continues to shrink. With fewer dollars to bond, capital improvements has been working on a priority list to determine the project to fund next.The three-decade government veteran, who worked for 22 years with the county’s transit division, said the experience he’s gained from working on long, complex transit projects has helped him prepare for this new role.Mr. Navarrete said he plans to continue cross-training the 24 employees in his department as the county has to do more with less. Keeping a close eye on all capital improvement projects to ensure they stay on budget and on time is another priority, he said.And he’s No. 1 mission is to keep the promise made to residents when they voted for the bond program: to build every project on the list. Mr. Navarrete discussed his priorities as director and plans for the department with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at Miami-Dade’s administrative offices in downtown. George Navarrete has become the director of Miami-Dade’s Office of Capital Improvements at a crucial time for the department, as it oversees a $2.9 billion community-building bond program that has taken a hit from dwindling tax rolls.  The voter-approved bond program is funding hundreds of projects, including the new baseball stadium, the tunnel, neighborhood parks and roadway improvements.Mr. Navarrete, who’s been five years in this department, now occupies the seat Johnny Martinez, the former director, vacated to take on an assistant manager post at the City of Miami.As the county prepares for the next bond sale set for this fall, the issuance is smaller than projected because the tax roll continues to shrink. With fewer dollars to bond, capital improvements has been working on a priority list to determine the project to fund next.The three-decade government veteran, who worked for 22 years with the county’s transit division, said the experience he’s gained from working on long, complex transit projects has helped him prepare for this new role.Mr. Navarrete said he plans to continue cross-training the 24 employees in his department as the county has to do more with less. Keeping a close eye on all capital improvement projects to ensure they stay on budget and on time is another priority, he said.And he’s No. 1 mission is to keep the promise made to residents when they voted for the bond program: to build every project on the list. Mr. Navarrete discussed his priorities as director and plans for the department with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at Miami-Dade’s administrative offices in downtown. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:46:15 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-George-Navarrete-33/VIDEO/1175490/86294.html miami_today 2010-07-20T13:46:15Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida George Navarrete has become the director of Miami-Dade’s Office of Capital Improvements at a crucial time for the department, as it oversees a $2.9 billion community-building bond program that has taken a hit from dwindling tax rolls.  The voter-approved bond program is funding hundreds of projects, including the new baseball stadium, the tunnel, neighborhood parks and roadway improvements.Mr. Navarrete, who’s been five years in this department, now occupies the seat Johnny Martinez, the former director, vacated to take on an assistant manager post at the City of Miami.As the county prepares for the next bond sale set for this fall, the issuance is smaller than projected because the tax roll continues to shrink. With fewer dollars to bond, capital improvements has been working on a priority list to determine the project to fund next.The three-decade government veteran, who worked for 22 years with the county’s transit division, said the experience he’s gained from working on long, complex transit projects has helped him prepare for this new role.Mr. Navarrete said he plans to continue cross-training the 24 employees in his department as the county has to do more with less. Keeping a close eye on all capital improvement projects to ensure they stay on budget and on time is another priority, he said.And he’s No. 1 mission is to keep the promise made to residents when they voted for the bond program: to build every project on the list. Mr. Navarrete discussed his priorities as director and plans for the department with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at Miami-Dade’s administrative offices in downtown. nonadult false Miami Today Profile - George Navarrete (3/3) video 27 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1175490 8845053 Member 0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-George-Navarrete-13/VIDEO/1175488/86294.html George Navarrete has become the director of Miami-Dade’s Office of Capital Improvements at a crucial time for the department, as it oversees a $2.9 billion community-building bond program that has taken a hit from dwindling tax rolls.  The voter-approved bond program is funding hundreds of projects, including the new baseball stadium, the tunnel, neighborhood parks and roadway improvements.Mr. Navarrete, who’s been five years in this department, now occupies the seat Johnny Martinez, the former director, vacated to take on an assistant manager post at the City of Miami.As the county prepares for the next bond sale set for this fall, the issuance is smaller than projected because the tax roll continues to shrink. With fewer dollars to bond, capital improvements has been working on a priority list to determine the project to fund next.The three-decade government veteran, who worked for 22 years with the county’s transit division, said the experience he’s gained from working on long, complex transit projects has helped him prepare for this new role.Mr. Navarrete said he plans to continue cross-training the 24 employees in his department as the county has to do more with less. Keeping a close eye on all capital improvement projects to ensure they stay on budget and on time is another priority, he said.And he’s No. 1 mission is to keep the promise made to residents when they voted for the bond program: to build every project on the list. Mr. Navarrete discussed his priorities as director and plans for the department with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at Miami-Dade’s administrative offices in downtown. George Navarrete has become the director of Miami-Dade’s Office of Capital Improvements at a crucial time for the department, as it oversees a $2.9 billion community-building bond program that has taken a hit from dwindling tax rolls.  The voter-approved bond program is funding hundreds of projects, including the new baseball stadium, the tunnel, neighborhood parks and roadway improvements.Mr. Navarrete, who’s been five years in this department, now occupies the seat Johnny Martinez, the former director, vacated to take on an assistant manager post at the City of Miami.As the county prepares for the next bond sale set for this fall, the issuance is smaller than projected because the tax roll continues to shrink. With fewer dollars to bond, capital improvements has been working on a priority list to determine the project to fund next.The three-decade government veteran, who worked for 22 years with the county’s transit division, said the experience he’s gained from working on long, complex transit projects has helped him prepare for this new role.Mr. Navarrete said he plans to continue cross-training the 24 employees in his department as the county has to do more with less. Keeping a close eye on all capital improvement projects to ensure they stay on budget and on time is another priority, he said.And he’s No. 1 mission is to keep the promise made to residents when they voted for the bond program: to build every project on the list. Mr. Navarrete discussed his priorities as director and plans for the department with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at Miami-Dade’s administrative offices in downtown. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:46:14 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-George-Navarrete-13/VIDEO/1175488/86294.html miami_today 2010-07-20T13:46:14Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida George Navarrete has become the director of Miami-Dade’s Office of Capital Improvements at a crucial time for the department, as it oversees a $2.9 billion community-building bond program that has taken a hit from dwindling tax rolls.  The voter-approved bond program is funding hundreds of projects, including the new baseball stadium, the tunnel, neighborhood parks and roadway improvements.Mr. Navarrete, who’s been five years in this department, now occupies the seat Johnny Martinez, the former director, vacated to take on an assistant manager post at the City of Miami.As the county prepares for the next bond sale set for this fall, the issuance is smaller than projected because the tax roll continues to shrink. With fewer dollars to bond, capital improvements has been working on a priority list to determine the project to fund next.The three-decade government veteran, who worked for 22 years with the county’s transit division, said the experience he’s gained from working on long, complex transit projects has helped him prepare for this new role.Mr. Navarrete said he plans to continue cross-training the 24 employees in his department as the county has to do more with less. Keeping a close eye on all capital improvement projects to ensure they stay on budget and on time is another priority, he said.And he’s No. 1 mission is to keep the promise made to residents when they voted for the bond program: to build every project on the list. Mr. Navarrete discussed his priorities as director and plans for the department with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at Miami-Dade’s administrative offices in downtown. george navarrete, miami, miami today, miami today profile, news, politics, profile, today nonadult false Miami Today Profile - George Navarrete (1/3) video george navarrete,miami,miami today,miami today profile,news,politics,profile,today 18 0 0.0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8845053&as=86294 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/86294/photos/PHOTO_6297171_86294_8845053_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News/Politics 0 1175488 8845053 Member 0 http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Gen-Douglas-Fraser-23/VIDEO/1162006/86294.html A year after taking the reins as commander of the US Southern Command, Gen. Douglas Fraser is focusing on helping law enforcement combat illicit trafficking – a critical problem in the region – and assisting natural disaster-battered countries. Southern Command, which moved to Doral from Panama in 1997, is responsible for the country’s military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also provides humanitarian assistance to countries in need and is called upon after natural disasters. This year alone, the command provided disaster relief to Haiti and Chile affected by earthquakes.In the fall, the military command is to move into newly-built, 640,000-square-foot headquarters in Doral. The project cost about $400 million and is to consolidate all the command’s South Florida operations under one roof.Southern Command is forbidden from engaging with the Cuban military, Gen. Fraser said. But it has relations with all other military forces in the region, with the exceptions of Venezuela and Bolivia, he noted, “by their choice not ours.”  But he says he doesn’t foresee nation-on-nation military threats within the region.“Throughout the recent history, everybody's figured out how to work that on a diplomatic basis to try and solve our problems diplomatically and I see that continuing,” he said.Gen. Fraser discussed the military command’s operations and plans with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at its leased home in Doral. A year after taking the reins as commander of the US Southern Command, Gen. Douglas Fraser is focusing on helping law enforcement combat illicit trafficking – a critical problem in the region – and assisting natural disaster-battered countries. Southern Command, which moved to Doral from Panama in 1997, is responsible for the country’s military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also provides humanitarian assistance to countries in need and is called upon after natural disasters. This year alone, the command provided disaster relief to Haiti and Chile affected by earthquakes.In the fall, the military command is to move into newly-built, 640,000-square-foot headquarters in Doral. The project cost about $400 million and is to consolidate all the command’s South Florida operations under one roof.Southern Command is forbidden from engaging with the Cuban military, Gen. Fraser said. But it has relations with all other military forces in the region, with the exceptions of Venezuela and Bolivia, he noted, “by their choice not ours.”  But he says he doesn’t foresee nation-on-nation military threats within the region.“Throughout the recent history, everybody's figured out how to work that on a diplomatic basis to try and solve our problems diplomatically and I see that continuing,” he said.Gen. Fraser discussed the military command’s operations and plans with Miami Today reporter Yudislaidy Fernandez at its leased home in Doral. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:56:40 GMT http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_Miami-Today-Profile-Gen-Douglas-Fraser-23/VIDEO/1162006/86294.html miami_today 2010-07-13T11:56:40Z News Politics uVuSouthFlorida A year after taking the reins as commander of the US Southern Command, Gen. Douglas Fraser is focusing on helping law enforcement combat illicit trafficking – a critical problem in the region – and assisting natural disaster-battered countries. Southern Command, which moved to Doral from Panama in 1997, is responsible for the country’s military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also provides humanitarian assistance to countries in need and is called upon after natural disasters. This year alone, the command provided disaster relief to Haiti and Chile affected by earthquakes.In the fall, the military command is to move into newly-built, 640,000-square-foot headquarters in Doral. The project cost about $400 million and is to consolidate all the command’s South Florida operations under one roof.Southern Command is forbidden from engaging with the Cuban military, Gen. Fraser said. But it has relations with all other military forces in the region, with the exceptions of Venezuela and Bolivia, he noted, “by their choice not ours.”  But he says he doesn’t foresee nation-on-nation military threats within the region.“Throughout the recent history, everybody's figured out how to work that on a diplomatic basis to try and solve our problems diplomatically and I see that continuing,” he said.Gen. 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