FLORIDA DIGEST NOVEMBER 12, 2006

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Article published Nov 12, 2006
Nov 12, 2006

Shaw blames Rumsfeld for loss


The Associated Press

FORT LAUDERDALE - Still smarting from his first political defeat in 35years, U.S. Rep. Clay Shaw blamed the loss on the timing of DonaldRumsfeld's resignation, saying the defense secretary could have saved himand other ousted Republicans by leaving sooner.

"My first impression was that the extra votes that I needed would have beenthere," Shaw said. "I think it could have made a difference in who isrunning the Congress."



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Join South Florida Social Circle & lots of Others on Peter Burke's TeaCruise

South Florida Social Circle sets sail Sunday, December 3rd for a 3 hourcruise

Deadline to get the for 2 for 1 South Florida Social Circle Special Priceis: Monday, November 13th

South Florida Social Circle is joining Peter Burke's Tea Cruise on Sunday,December 3, 2006 at 3PM. Boarding starts at 2:30PM and anchors away at 3PM.
All tickets 2-4-1 with reservation No later than Monday, November 13th, Inorder to get the 2 for 1 price of 2 tickets for $30 Call Peter directly,otherwise the cost is in advance and $30 at the pier if space is stillavailable. Free parking, Free food, Hot dancers and D.J. Marcio! StarringJoe Posa as "Joan Rivers" and "Barbara Streisand".dancers great food, ---Andof Course A FABULOUS Time with South Florida Social Circle. For ReservationsCall Peter @ (954) 649-1107(credit cards accepted).

Join South Florida Social Circle on This Fabulous Sunday Tea CruiseJoin Doug and other members of South Florida Social Circle for a FabulousDay on the Inner Coastal



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http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/content/state/epaper/2006/11/12/s1a_CRIST_1112.html


GOP sees Crist as bright hope at gloomy time
By Brian E. Crowley

Palm Beach Post Political Editor

Sunday, November 12, 2006

Charlie Crist for vice president?

No one is ready to go that far yet. But as Gov. Jeb Bush slips into thepolitical shadows, Crist's impressive victory on a day when Republicans lostpower on Capitol Hill and in six governor mansions has some Republicanssaying Crist will be a major player on the national stage.

And while the governor-elect is busy putting together his administration sohe will be ready to take office Jan. 2, political operatives and some likelypresidential candidates are noting that Crist won without pushing a sociallyconservative message or bending to the demands of the White House.



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The Sun-Sentinel

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/editorial/sfl-editgsrubinsteinnov09,0,1751668.story?coll=sfla-news-editorial


School Board

South Florida Sun-Sentinel Editorial Board

November 9, 2006


ISSUE: Rubinstein ousted from School Board.


It would be easy to write off Tuesday's defeat of School Board incumbentMarty Rubinstein as a backlash against the firing of Superintendent FrankTill.

Till's firing was certainly unpopular. But you have to believe more thanthat one decision was enough for voters to oust Rubinstein in favor ofPhyllis Hope, a Piper High School guidance specialist who had lost toRubinstein four years ago and couldn't come close to matching his campaigncontributions.

Voters showed their displeasure with the board in the September primary --before the firing of Till -- when Jennifer Gottlieb defeated longtimeincumbent Darla Carter.



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"Ribbons for the Children" Art Exhibit Opens November 30

The Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center will host the "Ribbons forthe Children" art exhibit opening reception and auction on November 30, 2006from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. "Ribbons for the Children" is a collaboration betweenArtsUnited, Inc. and the 9Muses Art Center. Ten local artists createdoriginal art pieces using the AIDS Ribbon as their subject. They thendonated their time, talent and the art to the Children's Diagnostic &Treatment Center.

The ten unique art works will be on display for the first time in thisexhibit. Each will be auctioned during the reception. With the help ofDennis Dean Images, each art piece has been digitally photographed, and theimages have been reproduced on note cards. Sets of the ten distinct cardswill also be available for purchase during the reception. All the proceedsfrom the event will go to support the many valuable programs of the Center.

Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center is a nationally recognized"Center of Excellence" offering family-centered, culturally sensitivemedical care and social services in Broward County, Florida. The center islocated at 1401 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The exhibitand reception is free and open to the public. For more information or toRSVP, please call 954-728-1088.




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The Miami Herald

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/local/states/florida/counties/miami-dade/cities_neighborhoods/east/15985553.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp

Posted on Sun, Nov. 12, 2006


KEY BISCAYNE
Termed-out mayor left his mark on Key Biscayne

KEY BISCAYNE'S TERMED-OUT MAYOR ROBERT OLDAKOWSKI BROUGHT HIS CALM DEMEANOR TO THE KEY BISCAYNE COUNCIL AND HELPED SEE THE VILLAGE THROUGH A ROCKY PERIOD

BY DAVID SMILEY
dsmiley@MiamiHerald.com


To run for the Village Council back in 1998 Robert Oldakowski never expectedthat a move to Key Biscayne's island community would thrust him into thepolitical spotlight.

But after eight years on the Village Council, four as mayor, Oldakowski'sfingerprints are on the island, most notably on the projects to spruce upCrandon Boulevard and the construction of the Village Civic Center.

A real estate agent and retired accountant, Oldakowski -- who stepped downas mayor Thursday because of term limits -- moved to the Key from New Yorkin 1989 after his life partner Luis Mendoza suffered a stroke.

''I remember falling in love with the community,'' Oldakowski, 64, said.




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Stonewall Library Book Club Discusses Andrew Holleran's "Grief" (Dec. 14)


The Stonewall Library and Archives' Book Discussion Group will hold its nextmeeting on Thursday, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. Moderator Jesse Monteagudowill lead a discussion of "Grief," the recently-published, best-sellingnovel by the award-winning writer Andrew Holleran. The Stonewall Libraryand Archives is located at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of SouthFlorida, 1717 North Andrews Avenue, in Fort Lauderdale. For moreinformation phone Stonewall at 954-763-8565.



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