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MIAMI – November 28, 2011 – On Thursday, December 8, the Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival will host a holiday pre-party at Mary Brickell Village from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will benefit the Kristi House and feature delectable food samples as well as a fashion show.

Held in front of Cavas Wine Bar, the event will highlight a sampling of some of Brickell’s finest cuisine including signature dishes from Oceanaire Seafood Room, Taverna Opa, Fado Irish Pub, Toscana Divino, and Macy’s Catering.  Guests will also enjoy a tasting of fine wines and champagne courtesy of Cavas Wine Bar as well as a liquor bar with drink specials from Blue Martini.  The evening will also feature a chic runway fashion show courtesy of several of Mary Brickell Village’s finest boutiques and shops. Guests will also be treated to Brickell-inspired swag bags.

Tickets to the event are $50 in advance and are available for sale through the event website, www.tasteofbrickell.com. A limited amount of tickets will be sold at the door for $75. All tickets include delicious food samplings and complementary drinks. Proceeds from the event will benefit Kristi House, a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding children who are victims of sexual abuse.

“We are so proud to support an outstanding organization through an event that brings the heart of the Brickell community together,” said Cynthia Bettner, festival producer and director. “The kickoff event is a sneak peek of what’s to come at the 2012 Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival in March.”

The 2012 Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival will be held on March 24 and 25, 2012 in the heart of Brickell and will feature cuisine from some Miami’s finest restaurants including Chophouse Miami, Garcia’s Seafood Grill and Fish Market, Edge, Steak & Bar at Four Seasons, SCALINA Ristorante, El Gran Inka, and many more.

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About the Miami Taste of Brickell

The Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival presented by The Continental Group will be held on March 24 and 25, 2012 in Brickell. Launched in March 2011 by Cynthia Bettner in partnership with Brickell’s finest restaurants and the Brickell Homeowners Association, the Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival is held in the heart of Brickell. In its sophomore year, the festival has significantly grown from 15 local high-end restaurants to over forty committed to participate. To purchase tickets or for more information about the Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival please call 786.355.4800 or visit www.tasteofbrickell.com.

About the Kristi House, Inc.

Kristi House, Inc. (Kristi House) is a Florida nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation founded by local child advocates in March 1994 as a Task Force to fill the unmet, critical need in Miami-Dade County for specialized services for children who are victims of sexual abuse. The mission of Kristi House is to provide a healing environment for all child victims of sexual abuse and their families, regardless of income, through prevention, treatment and coordination of services with our community partners.  Please visit www.kristihouse.org for more information on Kristi House.

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DESIGNER INDASHIO ROCKS THE RUNWAY AT FUNKSHION FASHION WEEK MIAMI WITH SPLAT HAIR COLOR & SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA

Last weekend Miami set record temperatures outside and on the runway. International designer INDASHIO brought his hottest designs of the season to the main stage runway at Miami Beach’s famed Funkshion fashion tents.  Attendees included Grammy winner LAZEE, Swedish House Mafia, and recording artist Gia Bella, who performed to a packed audience in the chic white fashion tents on South Beach’s Ocean Drive.

Models strutted down the catwalk in INDASHIO’s Spring/Summer 2011 Collection dubbed “Klub Kid.” The collection features male and female designs in  bold prints, flirty cuts, and of course, the designer’s signature touch of multicolor urban flair to accentuate the extraordinary fashionable lifestyle. Models were also adorned in one-of-a-kind jewelry by LEOPARDS GEM and prismatic hair color courtesy of SPLAT! Hair Color. The show marked INDASHIO’s fifth show at Funkshion.

“Funkshion is one of the most fun fashion weeks it’s all about music and fashion. Teaming up with Splat! Hair Color complements my colorful collection perfectly! The one of a kind jewelry by Leopards Gem is like the cherry on top”

To view additional images of INDASHIO’s Funkshion show visit, www.indashio.com/blog. 

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About INDASHIO
TV personality, entrepreneur, fashion designer, and stylist INDASHIO is one of the youngest talents ever to show at New York Fashion Week. Since the 2003 launch of his self-titled collection, INDASHIO has dressed an avalanche of celebrities including Amber Rose,  Aubrey O’day, Adrienne Baillon,  Denise Richards,  Johnny Weir, Nicky Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Christina Milian, Shontelle, Vanessa Carlton and Vivica A. Fox.

His designs and dynamic personality have been featured in fashion print and TV, including articles and segments for WWD &MTV. INDASHIO was crowned “GLAM GOD” after participating in 8 weeks as a contestant on VH1’s Glam God hosted by Vivica A. Fox. INDASHIO continues to make his mark as an international fashion icon.

About  SPLAT

Created by Corona, CA-based hair color products company DeveloPlus, SPLAT™ is the new extreme, shocking, expressive way for teens and young adults to demonstrate their independence.

The SPLAT ™ “Rebellious Colors” include, “Blue Envy”; “Luscious Raspberries”; “Pink Fetish”; “Lusty Lavender”, “Aqua Rush” and “Multi-Color”.  It is the only product of its type to offer the complete coloring kit—color, bleach and peroxide.  Once applied, the color vibrantly lasts 4 to 6 weeks, longer than any other brand out there.

SPLAT™ is available at all major retailers and drug outlets across the nation, including Walgreen, Wal-Mart, CVS, Rite-Aid, K-Mart, Meijer and more.

For additional information on Splat™ and other DeveloPlus products including Color Oops™ and No Gray™, please visit www.splathaircolor.com or www.Developlus.com

About HOTEL BREAKWATER

Hotel Breakwater, the upscale oceanfront boutique resort located on Miami Beach’s legendary Ocean Drive, is set to re-open late spring 2011. Following multi-million dollar renovations by new parent company Jordache Jeans, the property will again capture the essence of the city’s glamorous lifestyle with its 100 sleek rooms and suites, chic lounges and “unfiltered” concierge services. For more information, please visit www.breakwatersouthbeach.com.

Law Firm of Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A. attorneys from left to right: David Sampedro, Zachary McWilliams, Brett Panter, Mitchell Panter Christian Carrazana, and Joshua Wintle.

PANTER, PANTER & SAMPEDRO, P.A. SIGNS ON AS THE TITLE SPONSOR OF THE NINTH ANNUAL TASTE OF PINECREST

The family-friendly event is free and benefits the five Pinecrest public schools

PINECREST, Fla.  – January 31, 2011 – The Pinecrest Business Association has announced that Panter, Panter, & Sampedro, P.A. has signed on as the title sponsor of the Ninth Annual Taste of Pinecrest.

The free event, organized by the Pinecrest Business Association, takes place on Sunday, March 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Gardens (11000 Red Road). Featuring Pinecrest-area restaurants, a children’s activity area, performances by local school groups, a raffle, and much more, all proceeds from the event are donated to the five Pinecrest public schools.

This is ninth year that Panter, Panter & Sampedro has been actively involved as a sponsor in the Taste of Pinecrest, including the co-sponsorship of the event in 2010.

“Panter, Panter & Sampedro is pleased and proud to sponsor the Taste of Pinecrest again this year.  We have been actively involved in our community for more than 20 years.  The Taste of Pinecrest is a great opportunity for the businesses in and around Pinecrest to get together with the community and restaurants for a fun day of good food, enjoyment and family entertainment which benefits the schools in our neighborhood,” says Mitchell Panter, co-founder of Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A.

“I’m so excited that Panter, Panter & Sampedro is the title sponsor for the 2011 Taste of Pinecrest.  Their contribution to the Taste of Pinecrest is of great support to the public schools in our area, helping forge a better future for the youth of our community,” adds Yolma Casanova, chair of the 2011 Taste of Pinecrest.

For more information on The Taste of Pinecrest, including available sponsorships, visit http://www.pinecrestbusiness.com/taste_of_pinecrest.asp. Additional information about Panter, Panter & Sampedro is available at panterlaw.com.

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About Ninth Annual Taste of Pinecrest

Sponsored by the Pinecrest Business Association, Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A., Pinecrest-area restaurants, and businesses, the Ninth Annual Taste of Pinecrest will take place at Pinecrest Gardens (11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, Florida) on Sunday, March 6, 2011. The event features Pinecrest-area restaurants, entertainment for the children, a judged art show, performances by local school groups and a business showcase. All proceeds from the Taste of Pinecrest benefit the five Pinecrest public schools (Pinecrest Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Howard Drive Elementary, Palmetto Middle, and Miami Palmetto Senior High).  For additional information on the event visit, http://www.pinecrestbusiness.com/taste_of_pinecrest.asp.

Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A. is the title sponsor of the 2011 Taste of Pinecrest.  Additional sponsors include Jackson Health System, Commissioner Gimenez, Shutts and Bowen, Baptist Health, CitiBank, Costco, Gulliver Schools, Community Newspapers, Bill Ussery Motor Companies, and Intellaclaim Public Adjusters.

Participating restaurants include The Butcher Shop, Cold Stone Creamery, Sir Pizza, EVOS, Sergio’s, Mr. Smooth & The Wrap Guy, Clarabelle’s Cupcakes, Crepe Maker, and Smoke & Spice Catering.

About Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Panter, Panter & Sampedro has been serving the South Florida community for more than 20 years.  Brett Panter and Mitchell Panter formed Panter, Panter & Sampedro to provide quality legal service in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability and many other types of law, which enable the firm to represent people injured due to the negligence of others.  For more information on the firm, visit panterlaw.com or call (305) 662-6178.

About Pinecrest Business Association

Founded in February 2000, The Pinecrest Business Association is a volunteer organization involving all of the Village of Pinecrest and surrounding areas and its more than 600 businesses. Our membership consists of more than 150 local businesses within and around the Village of Pinecrest. The Pinecrest Business Association has raised more than $225,000 for our local schools through the Taste of Pinecrest event. Additionally, we provide an annual scholarship award to a local student for college, we volunteer for Career Day at our schools, and we sponsor charitable events and participate in community events to better our community and establish goodwill and recognition for our members. For more information on the Pinecrest Business Association visit, pinecrestbusiness.com.

Paws 4 You Rescue is proud to announce the first ever

“Pawtini: Cocktail Networking Event” at the Biltmore Hotel on Wednesday, August 25

MIAMI, August 11, 2010 – Paws 4 You Rescue, a Miami-based charity, welcomes all guests and their dogs to a unique cocktail reception where dogs are not only the inspiration of the event but also the definite icebreakers of the night.

As the pooches mingle, the guests will enjoy unlimited hors d’oeuvres and sip on a delicious signature Pawtini drinks such as the Blue Beagle and Chocolate Labtini.  Guests will have the opportunity to socialize with dog-friendly businesses, which include local pet sitting services, dog trainers, specialty pet stores and gourmet dog treat bakers.

“Paws 4 You is very excited about being a part of the first pet friendly event at the Biltmore Hotel. We are honored that the Hotel chose our rescue group to hold a fundraiser at their renowned location in Coral Gables.” states Carol Caridad, Paws 4 You program director.

All proceeds will benefit Paws 4 You in providing rescued animals with professional medical care, training, and a safe environment until forever homes are found for each one. Tickets to attend this event can be purchased on pawtinipawty.com for an advanced price of $20 or at the door for $25.

About Paws 4 You Rescue, Inc. (paws4you.org)

Paws 4 You Rescue is a non-profit and donor-subsidized organization whose priority is to save animals with the help from the Miami-Dade Animal Services. This volunteer-based animal rescue team commits to saving sick, injured, and homeless animals. With a dedicated and compassionate team of professionals, each animal receives nothing less than best quality treatment available. Paws 4 You Rescue possesses the passion and commitment to achieving their goal of saving as many animals as possible

COACH JIMBO FISHER TO BE GUEST OF HONOR AT 2010 SEMINOLE BOOSTERS COACHES TOUR

AND LEGENDS GOLF TOURNAMENT

The event, presented locally by the Miami Seminole  Club, will take place on Saturday, April 26 at the Doral Golf Resort

MIAMI – April 6, 2010 – On Saturday, April 24, the Miami Seminole Club and the Seminole Boosters will present the 2010 Seminole Boosters Coaches Tour and Legends Golf Tournament at the Doral Golf Resort (4400 NW 87^th Ave). Florida State University’s (FSU) football team’s head coach, Jimbo Fisher, will be the guest of honor.

All FSU alumni and friends are invited to register for the golf tournament as either a single player or as a foursome. Not a golfer?  The event will also feature a cocktail reception and silent auction—with prizes such as Royal Caribbean Cruise and a two-night stay at the Sofitel—as well as a luncheon with Coach Fisher following the golf tournament.  In addition, Seminole Booster members will be treated to a private reception with Coach Fisher.

“Given the recent buzz surrounding the FSU football program, this year’s Seminole Booster Golf Tournament and Banquet at Doral will be historic,” said Eric Munoz, president of the Miami Seminole Club.  “It will offer a unique opportunity for FSU alumni and fans to interact with new head coach, Jimbo Fisher and to join him on his quest for a National Championship.  I encourage the entire South Florida Seminole Community to attend this unforgettable event.   Go Noles!”

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are still available ranging from the Tournament Hole Sponsor level ($300) to the Local Golf Tournament Sponsor ($6,000).

For additional information, and to register online, visit www.miaminoles.com.  Information on becoming a Seminole Booster and attending the private reception is available at http://seminole-boosters.fsu.edu. Golf Tournament registration deadline is Thursday, April 15.

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About Seminole Club of Greater Miami

Founded in 1977, The Seminole Club of Greater Miami is one of more than 90 local organizations that supports and promotes Florida State University’s excellence in athletics and academics. The Seminole Club of Greater Miami is an extension of the Florida State University Alumni Association, the National Seminole Boosters and the University’s Office of University Relations.

The Seminole Club of Greater Miami unites alumni, boosters, fans, and friends of Florida State University. The Seminole Club of Greater Miami achieves this by providing its members with networking opportunities through various membership socials and special events. For more information on the Seminole Club of Greater Miami visit www.miaminoles.com.

MIAMI – On Friday, February 26, Wesoloski Carlson, P.A., a real estate and business law firm, celebrated the addition of its name to the top of the 848 Brickell Avenue building with a ribbon cutting ceremony and fundraising event.

More than 50 guests attended the event, which featured live music from blues band, Juke, as well as complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres. In addition to the ribbon cutting, the event also included a raffle for such prizes as gift certificates to Perricones Marketplace & Cafe and to Bargello Bistro. Proceeds from the raffle were donated to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, who was also in attendance to celebrate the event.

“We are grateful for everyone who came out to support our ribbon cutting event,” says Erik Wesoloski, principal of Wesoloski Carlson, P. A. “I would especially like to thank the individuals from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami for their participation.  We look forward to continuing to support their cause through future initiatives.”

Lilly Izaguirre, Development Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami adds, “We are excited to have Wesoloski Carlson as a new Habitat supporter and look forward to working with them.  It is only by partnering with corporations, foundations, churches and individuals that Miami Habitat is able to provide affordable housing to partner families in need in Miami-Dade County.”

For more information on Wesoloski Carlson, P.A. visit www.wesoloskicarlson.com. Additional information about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami is available at miamihabitat.org.

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About Wesoloski Carlson, P.A.

Wesoloski Carlson, P.A. is a full-service law firm located on Brickell Avenue in downtown Miami, Florida. The firm is dedicated to serving its clients by providing top-quality professional legal counsel in the practice areas of commercial and residential real estate transactions, real estate litigation, foreclosure defense, loan modification (residential and commercial), short sale negotiations, bankruptcy (chapters 7, 11, and 13), business restructuring, and debt reduction/elimination. The Firm’s mission is to provide its clients with quality legal advocacy through zealous and effective representation, personal attention and professional diligence and to give back to the community through pro bono foreclosure representation and charitable initiatives.  Wesoloski Carlson P. A. is located at 848 Brickell Avenue, Suite 300. For more information, call (305) 329-1000 or visit www.wesoloskicarlson.com.

WESOLOSKI CARLSON, P.A. TO CELEBRATE THE ADDITION

OF ITS NAME TO THE TOP OF 848 BRICKELL AVENUE WITH

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AND FUNDRAISING EVENT

Brickell law firm joins U.S. Century Bank as the

only two companies featured on the building

MIAMI – February 17, 2010 – On Friday, February 26, Wesoloski Carlson, P.A., a real estate and business law firm, will celebrate the addition of its name to the top of the 848 Brickell Avenue building with a ribbon cutting ceremony and fundraising event.

The event, which is open to the public, will be held on the outdoor terrace of 848 Brickell building from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will feature live music from blues band, Juke, as well as complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres. In addition to the ribbon cutting, the event will include a raffle for such prizes as gift certificates to Perricones Marketplace & Cafe and to Bargello Bistro. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Habitat for Humanity.

“While we are happy to celebrate the addition of our name to the building, we are thrilled to utilize this wonderful opportunity to give back to an organization as honorable as Habitat for Humanity,” says Erik Wesoloski, principal of Wesoloski Carlson, P. A. “One of our core initiatives is to contribute to the community through pro bono work and charitable efforts such as the ribbon cutting event.”

Parking will be provided free of charge in the 848 Brickell parking garage exclusively for this event.  Catering provided by Americaters.

For more information on the event call Alexandria Friedlander, marketing director, at (305) 329-1000 or email afriedlander@wesoloskicarlson.com. Additional information about Wesoloski Carlson, P.A. is available at www.wesoloskicarlson.com.

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About Wesoloski Carlson, P.A.

Wesoloski Carlson, P.A. is a full-service law firm located on Brickell Avenue in downtown Miami, Florida. The firm is dedicated to serving its clients by providing top-quality professional legal counsel in the practice areas of commercial and residential real estate transactions, real estate litigation, foreclosure defense, loan modification (residential and commercial), short sale negotiations, bankruptcy (chapters 7, 11, and 13), business restructuring, and debt reduction/elimination. The Firm’s mission is to provide its clients with quality legal advocacy through zealous and effective representation, personal attention and professional diligence and to give back to the community through pro bono foreclosure representation and charitable initiatives.  Wesoloski Carlson P. A. is located at 848 Brickell Avenue, Suite 300. For more information, call (877) 964-3843 or visit www.wesoloskicarlson.com.

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