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libNews from the North Beach Development Corporation
MESSAGE AI 0 Marketing
P R EE Snl D E N T s A The arrival of NBDC's new
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It is hard to believe that �A Ocean Terrace area a little earlier to surge of exciting and aggressive new
one year has passed sinceOexperience the beginning of a campaigns to let the world know what
I accepted the privilege 11 4 different season: the Stone Crab wonderful things are happening in
of serving as President of PP g
North Beach Development I 'CI Season. The 2nd Annual Stone North Beach.The first of these efforts
Corp. Last September I6 to� 0 Crab SeaFest will feature a
began in the SunPost newspaper's
asked our board sampling of delicious cuisine annual "Best of the Beaches" edition,
to set a number from area restaurants, plenty Y
which featured a full color, two-page
of lofty goals, of family-friendly games and live
$evrest Y
which I felt would spread listingall of the wonderful
entertainment. Destined to be a p
influence NBDC's places to relax, dine, and have fun in
efforts to make signature event for North Beach,
North Beach a better com- ,r; the Stone Crab SeaFest is also a North Beach. From this first phase
munity in which to live,workat fundraising effort whose proceeds of our marketing efforts, two themes
and have fun. N �u IrA1 , have emer ed surroundin our most
provide scholarships to area high g g
Our first goal was to _ school students based on their popular areas: Experience the
find and hire the best Leads year of new activities scholastic achievements and Marketplace at Normandy Village
professional candidate to The height of the Miami Beach tourist community involvement. This is and Play Seaside at North Shore.
lead our organization. season typically begins during the one event that will surely have the
When our former Executive Experience the
winter, but North Beach hopes to start communitylots
involved in of
Director, Donald Shockey, Marketplace at
• resigned we formed a bringing people to the beautiful seaside dining, dancing and deep-sea fun.
search committee and we Normandy Village
interviewed numerous can- The Saturday Market has been a
didates. Although the " well-known tradition in the
process spanned 5 months, The Time is Now for NormandyVillage area for several
we successfully hired Neil
Fritz, a true professional... years. In an effort to capitalize on its
Mission accomplished! North Beach!
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Our next goal was to feature an expanded
urin the pastyear, NBDC has
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convince the City of Miami g , ✓" -� v�
Beach that the closing of the worked tirelesslywith North ;.�'� `i��� Market. In addition
Byron Carlyle movie theater Ege _ '"'> t/' to the bountiful supply
afforded NBDC a wonderful
Beach residents, business owners ' V� of fresh flowers,
opportunity to relocate a and City leaders to make North Beach
fruits, and vegetables, patrons will
number of arts organizations a destination for commercial investment, :! Ir . of -'R_ be able to shop sidewalk sales at
to North Beach. Although �`I
this took a major effort, an ideal place to own a home and a '; ° ` 11'1 - .. neighboring boutiques, enjoy live
eventually the City agreed great place to relax and have fun. From P ' entertainment and watch the sunset
that the benefits of purchas }
exciting new capital improvement projects while dining on delicious food at a
ing the Byron Carlyle far _-- __
outweighed the cost. to successful special events, we're on the sidewalk cafe. If you didn't know
Together with our Board,we move-- and we want everyone to know better,you might even think you're
have formed a marvelous that "The Time is Now for North Beach!" strolling through a little
plan for the establishment of each month at our Board Meeting French
a 25,000-27,000 square (3rd Tuesday) and find out what's village. „,0000. f
foot facility in North Beach. It's also time to get involved. Our up, what's new, and how you can
Ultimately, the facility will committees will be meeting throughout play a part in creating an exciting
provide arts organizations a
combination of office and the upcoming fiscal year. So join us new future for North Beach. 8
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MIMo Photography Exhibit
nSeymour- Building O
Ope s at
Photo Exhibition
Building Excitement Through the Built Environment Oct. 1 - Dec. 16, 2001
Art Deco created a huge surge in people's including hotels, apartment buildings, office Hours by appointment.
appreciation of historic architecture, but a new towers, private homes and even churches. Call 305-538-0090
era of architectural trendiness is on the horizon. Following the opening of the photography The Seymour
Welcome to the MIMo-llenium!The exhibit here in Miami Beach, MIMo will 945 Pennsylvania Ave. • Miami Beach
Miami Modern architectural move to the Municipal Art Society's FREE ADMISSION
style, also known as "MIMo" galleries in New York in Spring
(pronounced my-moe), iii , 2002 where additional pictures
was a prominent feature _ .2 �'".a, .-.:;$,,:.,,,...,„., of New York's MIMo build- Committee of Miami Beach is working with
in structures built '; " y, ings will be added to the NBDC, the Miami Design Preservation
between the late 1940's I exhibit. The Municipal Art League and other organizations to promote
and early 1960's. As we - �, Society is one of the nation's MIMo as one of the most unique forms of
begin a new century we 1 most prestigious civic organiza- "ART chitecture."
also begin to recognize this _. .'�►E1
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architecture's significance. It is J d
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so significant, in fact, that it will take urban design, architec- ` '
center stage this fall in a touring ture and historic preserva- ` .,`
photography exhibit featuring buildings tion. During a visit to
throughout Miami-Dade County, the majority South Florida last year,Arts i '
concentrated right here in North Beach. Society members were -""'° c. _ ,;
Whimsical elements such as geometric shapes, astounded by North Beach's . �` `
decorative rods and tile mosaics are all charac- tremendous collection of — '"lt
teristics of MIMq, giving it a fun and funky this unique architectural ��,�.i ��, ' ss �oP Lam_ 1
feel. MIMo is evident on all types of buildings style. The Urban Arts _ ...
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Marketing
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NORTH ' s Play Seaside
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The beautiful, seaside Ocean Terrace
��- area is one of Miami-Dade's best kept
A regular feature profiling unique d •
North Beach residential areas '' ' --.N, �I"r _•_-._ secrets. Many of North Beach's most
IM• k '1;.. 'I h popular events including the Miami
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otmndy Vella or�a�dV Isle t ` 1j � Beach Festival of the Arts, the 4th of
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e Fiesta Splash have brought thousands
he Normandy Fountain of his favorite ,
' - of visitors to enjoy live entertainment,
is a recognizable icon that places, the little �" r:
outdoor games and great
lies in the heart of North seaside town of food in this picturesque
Beach and is the centerpiece of Granville, France. In fact, his fond first-rate restaurants abound and
setting. Volleyball
both Normandy Village and memories of France inspired him to the weekly Saturday Market is a (ID
courts were recently
Normandy Isle neighborhoods. give many of the streets in the popular spot for picking out the P ) added for a series of cor-
The fountain, built in 1926, was Normandy area French names such freshest produce, flowers and porate league games, but
donated to the City of Miami as Rue Vendome,Trouville other assorted goodies. In essence, the courts are also available
Beach by Normandy Isle's Esplanade, and Rue Bordeaux. the beautifully restored fountain for the general public's recreational
founder, Henri Levy. Levy began Today, the area is a mixture of serves as a backdrop to a commu- use. Starting with this year's Stone
development of the area in 1925. single-family homes and multi- nity with friendly shop-keepers, Crab SeaFest on October 20th and
Despite setbacks caused by a pow- family apartment buildings with an abundance of flavorful dining 21st, Ocean Terrace will provide a year
erful hurricane in 1926, Levy was an increasing flurry of activities options and a charming residen- full of seaside fun for North Beach
able to realize his dream of recre- taking place around the Normandy tial neighborhood. residents and visitors alike.
ating the essence of one Fountain area. Quaint shops and
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Message from the President North Beach Welcome New Businesses!
continued Remembers Long-time
rehearsal space, as well as create Mike Thompson, and Community Be sure to visit and patronize these
a permanent performance space Resource Officer, David de la Community Activist new North Beach businesses.
for the community. Although this Espriella, is designed to offer At its June meeting, the Board Sabores Chilenos
project will take several years to youth who are at risk of dropping of Directors of North Beach 7419 Collins Avenue•305-968-5080
complete, we are well on our out of school the incentive to Development Corporation Gil's Cafe
way. In fact, NBDC and several maintain their attendance in approved a proposal by board 216 71st Street•305-867-0779
arts organizations will be moving school by employing them in a members Mike Thompson and Super 8 Motel
into the renovated Byron Carlyle supervised after-school program, Donald Kahn to create a permanent 6600 Collins Avenue•305-866-1616
by the end of November. Mission which is set to launch on October memorial to former NBDC California Roll
accomplished! 1st. We continue to seek addi- President and community leader 725 71st Street•305-868-0080
tional grants and employment Marvin Green. The memorial,
goal was to expand the opportunitiesa streetclock,will be placed
A thirdThe Pet House
p for our youth. on a prominent site in the Ocean 1164 Normandy Drive •305-788-6934
professional staff of NBDC by Mission accomplished! Terrace area.
America Coiffure
hiring a full-time Marketing
NBDC's Capital Improvements 6992 Indian Creek Drive •305-788-6934
Director, who would have the Due to space limitations in this Committee will work with the
major responsibility of creating newsletter, I will stop here, how- Verdin Company, a manufacturer Venom
and implementing an annual mar- ever, I want you to know that I with a national reputation for Decorations,Antiques&Gifts
keting plan for all of North haven't even touched on many of quality streetclocks, carillons, 7103 Collins Avenue•305-867-5990
Beach. I am pleased to report our other goals and major accom- and bells, to create a unique If you would like your new business
that once again we have been plishments. These would include tribute to Marvin who passed included call NBDC at 305-865-4147
successful. We recently hired such things as the orchestration away in 2000. "Marvin was a
Cristina Fernandez to fill this new of a developer's symposium on collector of clocks, and this is a Normandy f _,
fitting tribute," said Kahn,who
position, which was created the investment opportunities in is spearheading a$25,000 to Village
through the use of Quality of Life North Beach, the very successful Marketplace
funding. Cristina has stepped 71st Street Charrette process and $40,000 fundraisingeffort to p .
create the memorial. Donations
right in alongside of our wonder- the selection of a developer for ($250 minimum) are being Festival ` s
ful Programs Manager, Heidi the 72nd Street parcel. Nor have sought throughout the Miami �1
Palmer, who incidentally, was our I had the opportunity here to Beach community. \41 a
only employee prior to filling the elaborate on the continuing
Executive Director position in development of an annual calen If you would like more information
January. Mission accomplished! dar of special events in North or would like to contribute to the Euecy S� -,,
• Beach. They include a Stone Crab project, please contact Donald C J
A fourth goal was to create a SeaFest, the Miami Beach Festival Kahn at 305-865-4311. gay- l Opt v
new Youth Job Corps program of the Arts, holiday celebrations (71st Street- 7 blocks west of Collins Ave.)
designed to provide employment on July 4th and Labor Day as well North Beach
opportunities to at-risk students as a weekly marketplace that Visitors ,--.0, Fruit, Veggies & Baked Goods
Brochure Now
ages 14-17 years old. Working in continues to grow. I want to r Restaurant Specialties
cooperation with the Hispanic invite all of you reading this Activities for Kids
Community Center, the Miami newsletter to call NBDC at Available Nearby Shopping
Beach Police Department and the 305-865-4147 and find out how A lulu e f,a ;4 For more info: 305-865-4147
City's Office of Children's Affairs, you can get involved in the ga Ad fa de www.gonorthbeach.com
the objective is to keep students exciting projects in this next year. 9uide E
in school and employ them to Rattler
* Events Calender (Oct. Jan.)
provide services that are benefi- ,.
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Ongoing Regular Events
The Youth Job Corps, a brain- obtain copies North Beach Skates at the Bandshell(Friday)
child of NBDC Board member, Marketplace Festival at Normandy Village(Sat.)
Volleyball activities at the"Sand Bowl"(ongoing)
October
28th Annual Miami Beach Festival of the Arts Marketplace Festival Every Saturday
2nd&3rd:Corporate Challenge Volleyball(73rd
The 28th Annual Miami Beach Festival of the Street&Ocean Terrace)
9th&10th::Corporate Challenge Volleyball(73rd
- .''' Arts is fast approaching and the committee Street&Ocean Terrace)
-.1.,,,,,"6-- putting it all together is in ne a few good 11th: Second Thursdays °Nuestra Herencia
Hispana'Literary Series
volunteers. On February 9 & 10, 200 -, 14th: Head of the Creek Regatta
150 artists will line the beautiful 2-block long f. 16th&17th:Corporate Challenge Volleyball
;73rd Street&Ocean Terrace)
Ocean Terrace area with paintings, sculpture, 20th&21st:Kiwanis Stone Crab SeaFest
photography,jewelry and other artistic traillbIlitNovember
Volunteers are needed for a variety of capacities Marketplace Festival Every Saturday
MIAMI BEACH 8th: Second Thursday at Normandy Village
including distributing information, addressing December
FESTIVALi tA pt T the needs of artists and visitors and selling , 4. Marketplace Festival Every Saturday
merchandise. For more information on getting
13th: Second Thursday at Normandy Village
involved with this exciting event, please call the
January
4 Marketplace Festival Every Saturday
City of Miami Beach's Office of Arts, Culture & 10th: Second Thursday at Normandy Village
19th&20th:Miami Modernism
Entertainment at 305-673-7577.
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NBDC Hires New Marketing Director „ o e. o o .e
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Alb Cristina Fernandez as its new Marketing Director. Cristina's diverse it t" Web
background which includes work in advertising, sales and non-profit grant
administration, has prepared her well for the varied marketing challenges NBDC Check us
faces. Cristina has exhibited great enthusiasm for her new role stating, "As soon out on the
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as I stepped foot in North Beach, I knew that I wanted to be a part of its or contact us at NBDC@bellsouth.net,
.,, development. With its unique charm and prime location, North Beach has to be added to our monthly North Beach
the potential to be one of the nation's most desirable destinations. Marketing will Now email updates about exciting things
Cristina Fernandez happening in North Beach.
Marketing Director be key and I am delighted to have the opportunity to direct these efforts." pP g
About North Beach Development Corporation Board of Directors
NBDC is a non-profit community development organization dedicated to promoting the economic and physical revitalization of Jerry Libbin Monica Harvey
North Beach which stretches north from 63rd Street to the City limit at 87th Terrace. NBDC is a membership organization open President Martin Hyman
to residents, merchants and others who share a concern for revitalizing North Beach. NBDC has a full-time staff and a thirty-member Howie Gross Henry Kay
Board of Directors,who meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Miami Beach Water Sports Center at 6500 Indian Creek Drive. Vice President Barry Klein
Jennifer Meyers
We encourage you to join us at our next meeting! Brian Kraus
Crag Orear
Get involved in your Community Vice President MargtteritteRamos-
Your participation in the community is vital to its well being and improvement.Take a moment to fill out the membership applica- Donald Kahn Herrera
tion below to show your support. Treasurer Jayson Rittenberg
The North Beach Beat encourages input from its readers. If you have suggestions or requests for stories or features,or would like to Mike Thompson Su Rudy
submit an article to be considered for inclusion, please contact the NBDC office at 865-4147. Secretary Deborah Ruggiero
Les Beilinson Richard Steinberg
For more copies of this newsletter call NBDC at 305-865-4147, email us at nbdc@bellsouth.net, or check us out on the hulu Swedroe
web at www.gonorthbeach.com Jonathan Beloff Claire Tomlin
Charles W.Burkett,IV
Funded in part by the City of Miami Beach Community Development Block Grant Program administered by the Community/Economic Development Dept. Begonia Calcerrada NBDC Staff
Margarita Cepeda
NBDC Membership Application Ron Coletta T Neil Fritz
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Bodil Coletta Executive Director
Dimas Dominguez Cristina Fernandez
Name/Business Name: Adonis Garcia Marketing Director
Ira Giller
Heidi M. Palmer
Manny Hagen Programs Manager
Address:
City: State: Zip: Individual/Family Membership: $50.00
Small Business Membership: $100.00
Phone: Fax:
Corporate Membership: $250.00
Membership Classification: Email: Please call NBDC at 305-865-4147 to
join by phone or request additional
Signature(s): Date: applications.
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