As a former practicing attorney for the Guardian Ad Litem Program at Miami-Dade County’s Juvenile Court, Cindy Lerner has represented the best interests of thousands of abused and neglected children.
It was her love of policy that promoted her represent District 119 in the Florida House of Representatives – a position she held from 2000 to 2002, when redistricting prevented her from running for re-election.
While she did not plan to return to government, an outpouring of community support drove her to run in Pinecrest’s 2008 mayoral election.
Calling it the “best job [she’s] ever had,” as Pinecrest’s third mayor Ms. Lerner has worked to ensure that all residents have a say in how their government functions.
“I very early on learned the most important lesson in politics – policy decisions cannot be made without input from the people that are going to be impacted by them,” she said. “You have learn what the community wants and needs. You have to empower your community to be involved.”
While “there was no strategic plan in place” when she was elected, in her first term Ms. Lerner is addressing the importance of creating a unified vision for the community’s future. She hopes to expand the area’s commercial corridor along US 1 to pull business to Pinecrest.
“We’ve been able to develop over the last couple of years a wonderful municipal coalition with all of our neighboring cities along US 1,” she said. “We started talking about how transportation issues impact each of us at the municipal level, which led to a conversation about how we could do a better job of planning on a regional level. We’re looking at land use and how we could create a vision for what we want to see along the US 1 corridor.”
Ms. Lerner discussed her plans for the village’s future – including her hopes to create a people mover station within the Village of Pinecrest and to expand the community’s sustainability efforts – with Miami Today staff writer Ashley Hopkins at Pinecrest Gardens.
As a former practicing attorney for the Guardian Ad Litem Program at Miami-Dade County’s Juvenile Court, Cindy Lerner has represented the best interests of thousands of abused and neglected children.
It was her love of policy that promoted her represent District 119 in the Florida House of Representatives – a position she held from 2000 to 2002, when redistricting prevented her from running for re-election.
While she did not plan to return to government, an outpouring of community support drove her to run in Pinecrest’s 2008 mayoral election.
Calling it the “best job [she’s] ever had,” as Pinecrest’s third mayor Ms. Lerner has worked to ensure that all residents have a say in how their government functions.
“I very early on learned the most important lesson in politics – policy decisions cannot be made without input from the people that are going to be impacted by them,” she said. “You have learn what the community wants and needs. You have to empower your community to be involved.”
While “there was no strategic plan in place” when she was elected, in her first term Ms. Lerner is addressing the importance of creating a unified vision for the community’s future. She hopes to expand the area’s commercial corridor along US 1 to pull business to Pinecrest.
“We’ve been able to develop over the last couple of years a wonderful municipal coalition with all of our neighboring cities along US 1,” she said. “We started talking about how transportation issues impact each of us at the municipal level, which led to a conversation about how we could do a better job of planning on a regional level. We’re looking at land use and how we could create a vision for what we want to see along the US 1 corridor.”
Ms. Lerner discussed her plans for the village’s future – including her hopes to create a people mover station within the Village of Pinecrest and to expand the community’s sustainability efforts – with Miami Today staff writer Ashley Hopkins at Pinecrest Gardens.
http://pbskids.org/loopscoops/ How many toys do Oliver, Ben and Clementine each need to be happy? You might be surprised. Part of the LOOP SCOOPS broadband series for kids.
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).
PINE CREST HOSTS U.S. - RUSSIA BILATERAL PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION’S SWIMMING EXCHANGE
Swimming Sports Visitor Program Brings Delegation
of Russian Youth To Fort Lauderdale Campus
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Pine Crest School and members of Pine Crest School’s Swim Camp will serve as international ambassadors when a group of Russian youth visit the Fort Lauderdale campus for an international swimming exchange July 16-30, 2010.
The U.S. Department of State’s SportsUnited Office is partnering with the U.S. Olympic Committee to host the Russian delegation of 12 boys and seven girls, ages 13-16, four coaches, and one team leader. This Swimming Sports Visitor Program will be carried out under the auspices of the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission’s Education, Culture, Sports and Media Working Group.
Pine Crest School’s premier swimming camp was selected as the venue for the program. The camp is led by USA Swimming National Team coach Jay Fitzgerald. At the camp, Russian participants will learn swimming techniques and participate in cultural activities alongside their American and international counterparts. Participants in the program will also take part in SportsUnited core sessions on disability sport and conflict resolution, and will visit local community organizations.
The Pine Crest Swim Team is a USS year round competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. The team provides every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to international competitor.
Kick-start the hot summer season with cool, all-new Cyberchase episodes! THE BLUEBIRD OF ZAPPINESS premieres July 23rd on PBS KIDS GO! (check local listings). Catch five new episodes on Fridays from June 25 -- July 23 and three favorite episodes Fridays from July 30 -- August 13. The fun continues with Cyberchase Online athttp://www.pbskidsgo.org/cyberchase - Take the Summer Challenge -- new web games, activities, trivia challenges and more. Earn points and collect fun online rewards for gameplay all summer long! Join Cyberchase on Facebook for fan-exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, news and more -- http://facebook.com/cyberchase.
This season, a new villain arrives in Cyberspace to turn the tables on Hacker and the kid heroes. The Hacker (voiced by Christopher Lloyd) comes face-to-face with his new nemesis, and the CyberSquad, with the help of their bird pal Digit (voiced by Gilbert Gottfried), must work overtime to save Cyberspace from the villains' havoc. Watch all Summer Challenge episodes at Cyberchase Online http://www.pbskidsgo.org/cyberchase and on the PBS KIDS GO! video playerhttp://www.pbskidsgo.org/video beginning on their premiere dates.
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Imlee Indian Bistro, Pinecrest
Serafima Sokolov and Susan Salvant are two talented artists that have created murals portraying victims of the earthquake. The murals went on display on March 1st in the Southern College Regional Library in Pembroke Pines and will remain on display till the end of April.
Author Gretchen Rubin (The Happiness Project) talks with PBS about some of the surprising effects researching her book brought to her life. PBS interviewed Rubin at SXSW 2010. For complete PBS @ SXSW coverage, go to: http://to.pbs.org/dmoi29
Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, talks about intimacy and relationships and why people are like porcupines.
Rev Run talks about finding happiness in the little things in life.
Chevy Chase talks about the fleeting nature of happiness and gratitude for his family.
Larry David, creator of TV hits CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM and SEINFELD, shares his unique perspective on happiness.
Dr. John Norcross, a clinical psychologist and expert on self-help resources and psychotherapy, talks about the challenges in finding self-help materials and books that have scientifically valid information. Some self-help material can actually even be harmful for people, according to Dr. Norcross, but positive thinking does work. From THIS EMOTIONAL LIFE (PBS, Jan. 4-6, 2010). http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife
From the LIFE (PART 2) episode, "Science of Happiness" What makes you happy? And how does it change with age? Everyone says that money can't buy you love, but what about happiness? The new season of LIFE (PART 2) is on PBS, see entire episodes online at http://www.pbs.org/lifepart2
THIS EMOTIONAL LIFE, on PBS January 4-6, 2010: This three-part series represents what television does best. It opens a window into real lives, exploring ways to improve our social relationships, cope with emotional issues, and become more positive, resilient individuals. Hosted by Daniel Gilbert, Harvard psychologist and best-selling author of Stumbling on Happiness. Watch insightful videos, get help and more information, and connect with others at http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife
In Ken Burns's newest film, THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA, premiering Sunday-Friday, September 27-October 2, 2009, Carl Pope, executive director of the Sierra Club, talks about a time when he was hiking in the pine forests of Rocky Mountain National Park. Pope has worked with the Sierra Club for almost 30 years and has helped the organization protect almost 10 million acres of wilderness. For more information on the film, visit http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks
