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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.
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.
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.
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.
The collapse of the housing market was felt throughout the entire United States, but the state of Florida has the unfortunate distinction of being one of the hardest hit areas. We discuss the foreclosure crisis and what to do if you are faced with discrimination as you seek housing.
[Air Date: 8/19/2010]
The collapse of the housing market was felt throughout the entire United States, but the state of Florida has the unfortunate distinction of being one of the hardest hit areas. We discuss the foreclosure crisis and what to do if you are faced with discrimination as you seek housing.
[Air Date: 8/19/2010]
Click Here for Part 2 of 2: Housing Crisis in South Florida
South Florida's own circus. A school and performance troupe located in North Miami Beach. Our students perform all over. Aerial fitness classes every night.
Come fly with us!!
Studio 18 in Pembroke Pines held a grand opening on Friday, August 13, which included a tour through the facilities, artist meet and greets and bit of pomp and circumstances.
The Studio which in a building that was once the laundry facility of a state hospital, now houses eighteen indoor studios, together with four outdoor spaces where juried in tenants create a vibrant cultural environment that inspires the exchange of ideas.
You can visit their website at www.ppines.com/studio18 to find out more but the waiting list for space has already started (so hurry).
Clive Cholerton, director for the latest production at the Caldwell Theatre, Comfort of Darkness, discussed the world premiere of this play and the cast, many of whom are new to South Florida audiences.
The Comfort of Darkness
A World Premiere Romance
Written by Joel Gross
August 11th – September 5th 2010
Inspired by the passionate love affair between Dr. Anton Mesmer and the beautiful blind pianist Maria-Theresa von Paradis, The Comfort of Darkness is a romantic drama about the pioneer of hypnosis and a forerunner of Freudian psychology. Dr Mesmer (Stevie Ray Dallimore) is handsome and charismatic, and the play is sexy, mind-bending and “Mesmerizing!”
Starring
Stevie Ray Dallimore as Dr. Anton Mesmer
Jessalyn Maguire as Maria-Theresa von Paradis
Jane Cortney as Franzl
Kenneth Kay as Dr. Otto von Stoerk
July 31, 2010 we celebrated the Second Annual Dog Wash and Tiki Towel off at the Square Grouper in Jupiter.
Last year and this year we were entertained by the fantastic steel drum playing of Eric Ness
I love the steel drum and Eric has been playing for over 20 years. If you think about it -its an instrument we hear all the time in south florida but never give it much thought
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steelpan
excerpt
With the mass exodus of French Creoles from Martinique to Trinidad, the steelpan evolved from a communication device to the musical instrument it is used as today. Drumming was used as a form of communication among the enslaved Africans and was subsequently outlawed by the British colonial government in 1783.[2] African slaves also performed during Mardi Gras celebrations, joining the French that had brought the tradition to the island.[3] The two most important influences were the drumming traditions of both Africa and India. The instrument's invention was therefore a specific cultural response to the conditions present on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
The first instruments developed in the evolution of steelpan were Tamboo-Bamboos, tunable sticks made of bamboo wood. These were hit onto the ground and with other sticks in order to produce sound.[4] Tamboo-Bamboo bands also included percussion of a (gin) bottle and spoon. By the mid-1930s, bits of metal percussion were being used in the tamboo bamboo bands, the first probably being either the automobile brake hub "iron" or the biscuit drum "boom". The former replaced the gin bottle-and-spoon, and the latter the "bass" bamboo that was pounded on the ground. By the late 1930s their occasional all-steel bands were seen at Carnival and by 1940 it had become the preferred Carnival accompaniment of young underprivileged men. The 55-gallon oil drum was used to make lead steelpans from around 1947. The Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra (TASPO), formed to attend the Festival of Britain in 1951, was the first steelband whose instruments were all made from oil drums. Members of TASPO included Ellie Mannette and Winston "Spree" Simon. Hugh Borde also led the National Steel Band of Trinidad & Tobago at the Commonwealth Arts Festival in England, as well as the Esso Tripoli Steel Band, who played at the World’s Fair in Montreal, Canada, and later toured with Liberace and were also featured on an album with him.[5]
Profile on Eco Artist Nancy Martini
She shares her passion for the environment and tips to be eco friendly.Once upon A mattress musical play at the Roxy Theatre in Fla.
Thirty five Miami-Dade students unite to present the musical fairytale, Once Upon A Mattress from July 23 through August 1 at The Roxy Performing Arts Center. Representing over 18 schools in the Miami-Dade county, the cast of 35 students, ages 12-22, have teamed up to bring forth the delightfully comical tale. Set in a medieval Kingdom the enchanting tale weaves together love, magic, and adventure. The Roxy Theatre Group and the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, both non-profit organizations, have previously teamed up in the West Side Story (2009) and Guys and Dolls (2010) at the The Roxy Performing Arts Center.
South Florida Business Journal's Amendment 4 news panel, held at the offices of the South Florida Business Journal on July 22nd consisted of 7 members of the Florida community and was moderated by Real Estate editor for the South Florida Business Journal, Darcie Lunsford.
The panel included:
Lori Parrish, Broward County Property Appraiser
Bett Willett, Coordinator, Hometown Democracy
Frank Rollason, Former Asst. Manager & CRA Director, City of Miami
Terry Stiles, Chairman & CEO, Stiles Corp.
Debbie Orshefsky, Chair, National Land Development Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig
Clarence Anthony,Chair, Citizens for Lower Taxes & a Stronger Economy
Frank Schnidman, Director,Center for Urban Redevelopment Education at Florida Atlantic University
Charles C. Bohl, Director, Graduate Program, Real Estate Development & Urbanism at University of Miami
South Florida Business Journal's Amendment 4 news panel, held at the offices of the South Florida Business Journal on July 22nd consisted of 7 members of the Florida community and was moderated by Real Estate editor for the South Florida Business Journal, Darcie Lunsford.
The panel included:
Lori Parrish, Broward County Property Appraiser
Bett Willett, Coordinator, Hometown Democracy
Frank Rollason, Former Asst. Manager & CRA Director, City of Miami
Terry Stiles, Chairman & CEO, Stiles Corp.
Debbie Orshefsky, Chair, National Land Development Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig
Clarence Anthony,Chair, Citizens for Lower Taxes & a Stronger Economy
Frank Schnidman, Director,Center for Urban Redevelopment Education at Florida Atlantic University
Charles C. Bohl, Director, Graduate Program, Real Estate Development & Urbanism at University of Miami
South Florida Business Journal's Amendment 4 news panel, held at the offices of the South Florida Business Journal on July 22nd consisted of 7 members of the Florida community and was moderated by Real Estate editor for the South Florida Business Journal, Darcie Lunsford.
The panel included:
Lori Parrish, Broward County Property Appraiser
Bett Willett, Coordinator, Hometown Democracy
Frank Rollason, Former Asst. Manager & CRA Director, City of Miami
Terry Stiles, Chairman & CEO, Stiles Corp.
Debbie Orshefsky, Chair, National Land Development Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig
Clarence Anthony,Chair, Citizens for Lower Taxes & a Stronger Economy
Frank Schnidman, Director,Center for Urban Redevelopment Education at Florida Atlantic University
Charles C. Bohl, Director, Graduate Program, Real Estate Development & Urbanism at University of Miami
South Florida Business Journal's Amendment 4 news panel, held at the offices of the South Florida Business Journal on July 22nd consisted of 7 members of the Florida community and was moderated by Real Estate editor for the South Florida Business Journal, Darcie Lunsford.
The panel included:
Lori Parrish, Broward County Property Appraiser
Bett Willett, Coordinator, Hometown Democracy
Frank Rollason, Former Asst. Manager & CRA Director, City of Miami
Terry Stiles, Chairman & CEO, Stiles Corp.
Debbie Orshefsky, Chair, National Land Development Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig
Clarence Anthony,Chair, Citizens for Lower Taxes & a Stronger Economy
Frank Schnidman, Director,Center for Urban Redevelopment Education at Florida Atlantic University
Charles C. Bohl, Director, Graduate Program, Real Estate Development & Urbanism at University of Miami
South Florida Business Journal's Amendment 4 news panel, held at the offices of the South Florida Business Journal on July 22nd consisted of 7 members of the Florida community and was moderated by Real Estate editor for the South Florida Business Journal, Darcie Lunsford.
The panel included:
Lori Parrish, Broward County Property Appraiser
Bett Willett, Coordinator, Hometown Democracy
Frank Rollason, Former Asst. Manager & CRA Director, City of Miami
Terry Stiles, Chairman & CEO, Stiles Corp.
Debbie Orshefsky, Chair, National Land Development Practice Group, Greenberg Traurig
Clarence Anthony,Chair, Citizens for Lower Taxes & a Stronger Economy
Frank Schnidman, Director,Center for Urban Redevelopment Education at Florida Atlantic University
Charles C. Bohl, Director, Graduate Program, Real Estate Development & Urbanism at University of Miami
