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Miami Palmetto Senior High School Has Another Great Year
As Miami-Dade County Public Schools wraps up their academic calendar and students get ready for their summer vacation that starts later this week, I am amazed at how rapidly another school year flew by. My children are wrapping up their last years of high school and I am grateful that I live in a community that appreciates the difficulties the public schools are experiencing, both economically and because of increased competition, and steps up to the plate to assist.
Some of the achievements of Miami Palmetto Senior High School for the 2009-2010 school year, in no particular order:
- 15 Silver Knight nominees, winners Noah Gray and Veronica Rigl, honorable mention Michael Grey
- Athlete of the Year – Michael Saco for swimming
- Dade Scholar Athlete of the Year – Denizen Kocak
- 142 AP Scholars
- 49 AP Scholars with Honor
- 96 AP Scholars with Distinction
- 26 National AP Scholars
- State Championships for Boys Swimming, 1st place, Girls Bowling 3rd place, Boys Tennis, 4th place
- All-District Honors Girl’s Lacrosse Team
“Miami Palmetto High School…superior students, an extraordinary education, all in your own backyard.”
Pinecrest Pioneers Celebrate Birthdays at Pinecrest Gardens
Five Pinecrest Pioneers, Pinecrest residents that are 90 years young or over, celebrated their birthdays at a luncheon hosted by Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner and sponsored by Whole Foods. The Pioneers shared their stories of when and why they moved to Pinecrest and what has kept them here for 3 decades or more. Many of their reasons for moving here are the same reason more recent residents have made the move:
- size of yards
- friendly neighborhood great for raising children
- the public schools.
Their memories of what has changed:
- addition of traffic lights on 67 ave.
- a large bean field with crop dusting planes
- an airport/landing strip
- a pony rink where children would ride
Lori, with Whole Foods Catering, provided a beautiful lunch and birthday cake as well as flowers and goody bags for the Pioneeers.
Mortgage Applications Decline to Lowest Level Since April, 1997
Despite the decrease in interest rates since April 30 of this year, mortgage applications for home purchase are down to the lowest rates since April 11, 1997. The decrease is largely due to the expiration of the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit.
Miami Palmetto Senior High School Wins Principal of the Year!
Pinecrest is a popular place to live due to its great public schools. Howard Weiner, Principal of Miami Palmetto Senior High School is one of the reasons this school continues to be a top draw for students and athletes. It is wonderful to see him recognized by Miami Dade County Public Schools as Principal of the Year.
Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition, Mr. Weiner!
Miami Dade Real Estate
10 Things I Love About Aventura
- Laurenzo’s Italian Center – Whether you are a gourmet cook and want amazing Italian ingredients or want something already prepared, you will enjoying cruising up and down the isles of this well-known local gourmet supermarket.
- Founders Park – Located on a 12-acres site, this park has something for everyone. Tennis, ball fields, exercise trails, picnic shelters and a splash park for the kids (residents get into splash park free with id, non-residents pay $10).
- Size/Value of condos. If you are renting or selling, you can usually find a larger condo in Aventura than you could in Brickell or Miami Beach, and usually for less. Search for yourself.
- Location: Close to Ft. Lauderdale, Miami,(and their respective airports and ports) and just a jump to the beach
- Boating
- Don Soffer exercise trail- this 3 mile loop is perfect for running, walking the pets, or taking an evening stroll
- The Farimont Turnberry Golf and Country Club – in addition to having a world class spa and golf course, the restaurants are also amazing.
- William’s Island – this enclave of homes, condos, and town homes, all surrounded by water, includes its own private club and is a relaxing jewel of a community, close to everything in Aventura, including a Fresh Market.
- Proximity to Gulfstream Park – What a great way to spend the day. If watching the horse races isn’t your thing, at least stop by and watch the beautiful animals parade around the courtyard prior to each race, then take off and go eat, shop or dance, at one of the many venues.
- Mo’s Bagel and Diner – My Dad is a New Yorker who hasn’t lived there since he was born, but it’s in his blood, and Mo’s makes him feel like he is back there.
If I were a shopper, I would add the Aventura Mall. I personally can’t stand shopping, but this mall is amazing. It is large, clean and has such a variety of stores. If you can’t find what you are looking for here, you probably don’t need it.
National Flood Insurance Program Set to Expire — Again
Congress didn’t get around to approving an extension go the National Flood Insurance Program so it will expire for the third time this year. Talk about frustrating! If you have a closing in an area that requires flood insurance before Congress gets around to extending the program, have the seller transfer their existing policy to you. To find out how, visit the FEMA guidelines.
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Miami Real Estate: Overall First Quarter Commercial Sales Decrease 54% From 2009 Levels
Over the last 12 months, the price per square foot has decreased across all commercial sectors.
- Office 38%
- Industrial 21%
- Multifamily 15%
- Retail 3%
Village of Pinecrest Launches New Website
The Village of Pinecrest has launched a new website to help keep residents and visitors up to date on all of the activities in the Village. In addition to having links to Pinecrest Gardens and the Pinecrest Community Center, there is also a useful Calendar of Events that includes activities going on throughout the month.
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