Fashion’s Night Out

Where:  Aventura Mall

When:  September 10, 2010 from 6:00pm – 9:30pm

For one night only – sip, socialize, score amazing deals and shop at your favorite stores.

At 7:00pm in Center Court there will be a special fashion show featuring William Rast and J. Lindeberg.

The first 300 customers who present, to the Concierge Center, $100 or more in same-day receipts from shopping in the Mall will receive the Official Aventura Mall shopping bag with a $10 Aventura Mall gift card, certificates for free valet parking and a complimentary glass of champagne at The Grill on the Alley, Grand Lux Cafe or Ocean Prime.

For more information and a list of participating stores visit www.aventuramall.com/fashions-night-out.

EWM Realtors is #1 Realtor in Miami-Dade County For The Number of Luxury Homes & Condos  Sold in 2010

Esslinger Wooten Maxwell (EWM) Realtors has been the exclusive South Florida affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates (a one-of-a-kind, Christie’s owned international network of top-tier real estate brokerages throughout the world) for the past decade.  This affiliation has been the foundation for the sale of many of South Florida’s finest estates.  This relationship has been an integral part of EWM’s market leadership in South Florida residences valued greater than $1 million.  This has made EWM the number one real estate brokerage firm in Miami-Dade County for the number of luxury homes and condominiums sold.

EWM is involved in the sale of a luxury home or condo valued more than $1 million every 36 hours, 365 days of the year.

This information was compiled by data supplied by the:

• Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County
• Realtor Association of Greater Miami & the Beaches
• Northwestern Dade Association of Realtors
• Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale, or their MLS’s

for the period of May, June and July 2010.

EWM Realtors also holds the #1 ranking for the year 2009 in the same category.

Why not work with the best?

Contact me today at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

The new Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is a state-of-the-art, 14,864-square foot, 324-seat waterfront complex provided by the City of Aventura and managed by Broward Center for the Performing Arts.  It hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages.  The Center is located at 3385 NE 188th St, Aventura FL 33180 .

Stay current with events at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center by subscribing to the eNewsletter.  Click here to subscribe.

For more information or to purchase tickets to events visit www.AventuraCenter.org.

Friday Fun

Check out this funny ad from Fiat.

Have a great weekend.  You can contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

Macys 5th Annual Spelling Bee

When:  August 28, 2010 at 2:00pm

Where:  Aventura Mall

From August 7th to September 12th Macy’s will be holding spelling bees at select stores throughout the country.  The winner of each local spelling bee will receive a year of online learning from Kaplan Tutoring, a $150 Scholastic online gift card and a trip to New York City to compete in the finals at Macy’s Herald Square on Sunday, September 26, 2010.  The grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 Kaplan Tutoring Scholarship and a $500 Scholastic online gift card.

This event is hosted by Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).   RIF motivates children to read by working with them, their parents and community members to make reading a fun part of every day life.  Last year RIF provided 4.4 million children with 15 million new books and literary resources.  To learn more go to www.rif.org.

For more details and a complete listing of Macy’s locations hosting the spelling bee, go to www.macys.com/spellingbee.

If you are interested in buying, selling or leasing real estate in and around the Aventura area please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

Aventura STAR – Aventura’s Talent Competition

Open auditions for the next Aventura STAR will be held on the following dates:

• Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
• Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
• Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Audition Location:  Community Recreation Center at 3375 NE 188th St, Aventura FL  33180

• auditions are for Aventura Residents Only
• groups are limited to 5 contestants
• proof of residency is required for all participants

Click here for the rules and an application.

The Aventura STAR finals will be held during the 15th annual Founders Day Celebration.

Sunday, November 7, 2010 starting at 12:00pm

Founders Park Bayside

For details and information visit www.cityofaventura.com or call the Community Recreation Center at (305) 466-3883.

The City of Aventura’s Commitment To Going Green

The City of Aventura is currently in the process of becoming a Green Local Government, as certified by the Florida Green Builders Coalition (FGBC).  The FGBC designates Green Cities and Counties for outstanding environmental planning.  The program focuses on improving environmental performance through:

• waste reduction
• water conservation
• air quality improvements
• other criteria

Becoming a Green City is an opportunity to improve environmental sustainability by:

• improving existing programs
• starting new programs
• setting an example to the community

It is expected that certified green city and county governments will function in a more efficient manner through:

• better internal communication
• cost reductions
• effective risk and asset management

Aventura’s Green Local Government Practices:

• Green Cleaning & Maintenance
• Green Fleet
• EPA Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
• Green IT Policy

Green Building in Aventura:

Green buildings use environmentally superior building materials, reduce waste generated by construction, employ mechanical systems and technologies that are energy efficient, conserve water and are designed to minimize impacts on local natural habitat.  In September 2009 the City Commission passed Ordinance 2009-18 to promote a Green Building Program for construction within the City.

Promoting Green To The Residents of Aventura:

• Go Green Symposium
• Go Green Initiative Awards

For more information on the City of Aventura’s commitment to Going Green, visit www.cityofaventura.com/gogreen.html.

For information on buying, selling or leasing real estate in the City of Aventura please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

AVENTURA update – the City of Aventura’s Official Newsletter

The AVENTURA update is published several times a year and is designed to inform the Residents of Aventura.  The newsletter represents the City Commission’s continued commitment to keep the community updated on important issues, including city government and services.  This newsletter is published on a quarterly basis.  Your comments and suggestions are welcome.

The City’s mission is to join with the community to make Aventura a city of the highest quality and a City of Excellence.  This is accomplished by providing RESPONSIVE, COST EFFECTIVE and INNOVATIVE local government services.

To read the current edition of the City’s online newsletter click here.

Halloween Harvest – City of Aventura, FL

Children and families are encouraged to come in costume and participate in:

• the crazy fun maze
• bounce houses
• carnival games
• a trick or treat trail
• arts & crafts
• costume parade

Parking is located at the Harbour Centre on the corner of 29th Avenue and NE 188th Street.  Complimentary shuttle service will be provided.

Date:  Sunday, October 31, 2010

Time:  1:00pm – 4:00pm

Place:  Community Recreation Center at 3375 NE 188th St, Aventura  FL  33180

For more information, contact the Community Recreation Center at (305) 466-3883 or www.cityofaventura.com.

For information on buying, selling or leasing real estate in the City of Aventura, contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com.

Market Update Report for Aventura 33180 – August 2, 2010

Condos – Townhomes

Click here to read the report as of August 2, 2010.

This week in Aventura 33180:

• the Median Sales Price is $340,000
• the 1,055 properties have been on the market for an average of 246 days
• Inventory is tightening and Days-On-Market is falling
• the Market Action Index shows demand heating up

The market has shown some evidence of slowing recently.  Both Prices and Inventory levels are relatively unchanged in recent weeks.  Watch the Market Action Index for changes as it can be a leading indicator of price changes.

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