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“And Away We Go…” Goodbye Gleason – Hello Fillmore?
Miami Beach May 2007 - Last October the city held a public meeting at the Jackie Gleason
Theater to learn how residents felt about a proposal to give the Gleason Theater to Cirque du Soleil, along with about $50 million taxpayer dollars. Cirque wanted to convert the Gleason into a year-round venue for a permanent Cirque show, but the public overwhelmingly objected to this plan, preferring to keep the Gleason as the Gleason. The need to change the Gleason was brought on by fears that the soon to open Performing Arts Center across the bay (now open) would take all of the major attractions away from the Gleason - literally putting ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am
Hospitable, Serene, and Serious Is The Equinox Fitness Club in South Beach
Miami Beach May 2007 - Many good things are missed because we forget to look up. I had
walked by the Equinox Fitness Club countless times without noticing it on the second floor of a building two blocks from my studio on South Beach. The tall glass door under the minimalist EQUINOX sign off Fifth Street on Collins Avenue is slightly broader than two palm tree trunks and is not designed to attract attention. The uninformed passerby ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am
Governor of Florida Experiences “Hurricane Max,” FPL’s Storm Preparedness Exercise, as the 2007 Storm Season Approaches
Miami Beach May 2007 - Preparing for the 2007 hurricane season is a top priority for Florida’s largest utility, Florida Power & Light Company (NYSE:FPL). Today, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist looked on as FPL employees tested emergency management processes, technologies and communication.... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am
Miami Beach At-Risk Students Receive Free Computers
Miami Beach May 2007 - Miami Beach Truancy Prevention Program Success to Receive 25
Computers. Computers (PCs) will be donated to 25 third and fourth graders from Fienberg-Fisher Elementary and Biscayne Elementary who are currently enrolled in the Miami Beach Truancy Prevention Program, a program that includes after-school tutoring and Saturday enrichment classes. The program seeks to improve academic achievement, personal development and organizational skills to at-risk students. ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am
Amazing New Internet TV from "Nikki Beach" to Showcase the World’s Jet Set
Live the Jet Set life by seeing what really goes on. Nikki News will showcase behind the scenes interviews with celebrities, the rich and famous people from the world's most exclusive events, locations and parties. ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am
"An Evening with Sandra Bernhard" at the Colony Theater on Miami Beach
Miami Beach May 2007 - On Saturday July 28th at 7:30pm and 10pm, Sandra Bernhard will perform at the historic Colony Theater on Lincoln Road. A portion of the proceeds from these two performances will benefit Switchboard of Miami's GLBT Suicide Awareness Initiative. ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am
Exclusive event at Bal Harbour Shops raised $2 million for The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis as guests journeyed through the “Seasons”
The exclusive Bal Harbour Shops hosted Destination Fashion “Seasons,” presented by Tova
Leidesdorf, as it closed its doors for a private event for only the second time in its 40-year history all to benefit The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. Grammy-award winner Gloria Estefan served as the evening’s Honorary Chair as more than 2,000 celebrities and influential people from the worlds of entertainment, media and fashion converged on the Southeast’s most stylish beach community to raise more than $2 million for The Buoniconti Fund ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am
Get Sun Struck - SoBe Style - With Summerfest 2007 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Miami Beach May 2007 - Loews Miami Beach Hotel invites sun worshippers to revel in the
excitement of South Beach during Summerfest 2007, with rates starting at $249*/ weekday night and $279*/weekend night from June 1 - Sept. 30. From poolside pampering and a Beach Power Walk to scavenger hunts and wacky pool games for future socialites, sun seekers rev up for a scorching, SoBe summer on "The American Riviera" with complimentary** activities for the entire family. ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am
Bea Kalstein - I Knew Her But I Didn't Always Understand Her
Miami Beach April 2007 - Many, many years ago, back in the 1980's, I first encountered Bea Kalstein. She caught my attention that day. A day of a Miami Beach commission meeting. Prior to the meeting commencing, the third floor lobby was shoulder to shoulder with suit wearing men, hefting either a briefcase or others fumbling with a handful of loose papers.... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am
10 Most Wanted, Miami Beach May 2007
Miami Beach May 2007 - This Ten Most Wanted Bulletin is published on a monthly basis. Citizens should CALL the Miami Beach Police Department upon observing or obtaining any information on these fugitives. Citizens should NEVER ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am
Fun Stuff, Jokes, Pictures and Other Off The Wall Things
If you have anything that you think belongs in this weekly column, please send it to us. If we use it we will give you credit if you would like. Life is too much fun to be always taken seriously . . . more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am
“And Away We Go…” Goodbye Gleason – Hello Fillmore?
Miami Beach May 2007 - Last October the city held a public meeting at the Jackie Gleason
Theater to learn how residents felt about a proposal to give the Gleason Theater to Cirque du Soleil, along with about $50 million taxpayer dollars. Cirque wanted to convert the Gleason into a year-round venue for a permanent Cirque show, but the public overwhelmingly objected to this plan, preferring to keep the Gleason as the Gleason. The need to change the Gleason was brought on by fears that the soon to open Performing Arts Center across the bay (now open) would take all of the major attractions away from the Gleason - literally putting ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 AmHospitable, Serene, and Serious Is The Equinox Fitness Club in South Beach
Miami Beach May 2007 - Many good things are missed because we forget to look up. I had
walked by the Equinox Fitness Club countless times without noticing it on the second floor of a building two blocks from my studio on South Beach. The tall glass door under the minimalist EQUINOX sign off Fifth Street on Collins Avenue is slightly broader than two palm tree trunks and is not designed to attract attention. The uninformed passerby ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 AmGovernor of Florida Experiences “Hurricane Max,” FPL’s Storm Preparedness Exercise, as the 2007 Storm Season Approaches
Miami Beach May 2007 - Preparing for the 2007 hurricane season is a top priority for Florida’s largest utility, Florida Power & Light Company (NYSE:FPL). Today, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist looked on as FPL employees tested emergency management processes, technologies and communication.... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 AmMiami Beach At-Risk Students Receive Free Computers
Miami Beach May 2007 - Miami Beach Truancy Prevention Program Success to Receive 25
Computers. Computers (PCs) will be donated to 25 third and fourth graders from Fienberg-Fisher Elementary and Biscayne Elementary who are currently enrolled in the Miami Beach Truancy Prevention Program, a program that includes after-school tutoring and Saturday enrichment classes. The program seeks to improve academic achievement, personal development and organizational skills to at-risk students. ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 AmAmazing New Internet TV from "Nikki Beach" to Showcase the World’s Jet Set
Live the Jet Set life by seeing what really goes on. Nikki News will showcase behind the scenes interviews with celebrities, the rich and famous people from the world's most exclusive events, locations and parties. ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am "An Evening with Sandra Bernhard" at the Colony Theater on Miami Beach
Miami Beach May 2007 - On Saturday July 28th at 7:30pm and 10pm, Sandra Bernhard will perform at the historic Colony Theater on Lincoln Road. A portion of the proceeds from these two performances will benefit Switchboard of Miami's GLBT Suicide Awareness Initiative. ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 AmExclusive event at Bal Harbour Shops raised $2 million for The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis as guests journeyed through the “Seasons”
The exclusive Bal Harbour Shops hosted Destination Fashion “Seasons,” presented by Tova
Leidesdorf, as it closed its doors for a private event for only the second time in its 40-year history all to benefit The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. Grammy-award winner Gloria Estefan served as the evening’s Honorary Chair as more than 2,000 celebrities and influential people from the worlds of entertainment, media and fashion converged on the Southeast’s most stylish beach community to raise more than $2 million for The Buoniconti Fund ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 AmGet Sun Struck - SoBe Style - With Summerfest 2007 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Miami Beach May 2007 - Loews Miami Beach Hotel invites sun worshippers to revel in the
excitement of South Beach during Summerfest 2007, with rates starting at $249*/ weekday night and $279*/weekend night from June 1 - Sept. 30. From poolside pampering and a Beach Power Walk to scavenger hunts and wacky pool games for future socialites, sun seekers rev up for a scorching, SoBe summer on "The American Riviera" with complimentary** activities for the entire family. ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 AmBea Kalstein - I Knew Her But I Didn't Always Understand Her
Miami Beach April 2007 - Many, many years ago, back in the 1980's, I first encountered Bea Kalstein. She caught my attention that day. A day of a Miami Beach commission meeting. Prior to the meeting commencing, the third floor lobby was shoulder to shoulder with suit wearing men, hefting either a briefcase or others fumbling with a handful of loose papers.... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am10 Most Wanted, Miami Beach May 2007
Miami Beach May 2007 - This Ten Most Wanted Bulletin is published on a monthly basis. Citizens should CALL the Miami Beach Police Department upon observing or obtaining any information on these fugitives. Citizens should NEVER ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am Fun Stuff, Jokes, Pictures and Other Off The Wall Things
If you have anything that you think belongs in this weekly column, please send it to us. If we use it we will give you credit if you would like. Life is too much fun to be always taken seriously . . . more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 AmNews Briefs, Meetings and Events for May 14 - June 30, 2007
If you have any news briefs, Meeting Notices or events. Please send your information to
briefs@citydebate.com Pictures are welcome. This section is published on Sundays only for the following week so please send your copy in advance. We only publish items related to Miami Beach, Bay Harbor Islands, North Bay Village, Surfside, Fisher Island, Bal Harbour and Indian Creek Village... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am
If you have any news briefs, Meeting Notices or events. Please send your information to
briefs@citydebate.com Pictures are welcome. This section is published on Sundays only for the following week so please send your copy in advance. We only publish items related to Miami Beach, Bay Harbor Islands, North Bay Village, Surfside, Fisher Island, Bal Harbour and Indian Creek Village... more Posted 5/15/2007 3:30 Am© 2000 - 2007 City Debate Publishing Company, CityDebate.Com
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