The Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival Hits the Streets!; The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Supports American Lung Association.CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- America Lung Association:
Event: Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival
Benefiting: American Lung Association of Florida -
South Area
Location: Giralda Avenue - Street Closed Between
Ponce De Leon and Galiano
Coral Gables, FL
Date/Time: Thursday, May 19, 2005, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40 per person
Online Ticket Purchase: http://www.sflung.org
Ticket /Event Information: Contact American Lung Association at
1-800-524-8010 or 954-524-4657 or
http://www.sflung.org
Don't miss the 2nd Annual Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival presented by The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida! Sip and swirl as you mix and mingle at this incredible event on "restaurant row" in historic Coral Gables. Giralda Avenue will be opened to foot traffic only for a special evening of celebration and philanthropy. Superb food, exquisite wine, and live music will be offered to raise funds for the American Lung Association The American Lung Association (ALA) is a non-profit organization that "fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health". of Florida-South Area (ALAFSA) and Pulmonary Research at The University of Miami This article is about the university in Coral Gables, Florida. For the university in Oxford, Ohio, see Miami University. The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida,[2] UM,[3] or just The U Miller School of Medicine. Save the date now for this signature event on Thursday, May 19, 2005. The Wine Premier Beverage will be pouring select wine vintages from around the world. This is an opportunity to taste some of this year's best wines and make some new discoveries. The Food South Florida's world-class dining destinations will be offering signature culinary delights featuring more than 25 tables of tantalizing tan·ta·lize tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach. food and fine wine that will blanket the pavement between Ponce De Leon Ponce de Le·ón , Juan 1460-1521. Spanish explorer who sailed with Columbus on his second voyage (1493-1494) and discovered Florida (1513) while looking for the legendary Fountain of Youth. Noun 1. Boulevard and Galiano Street. Participating restaurants include; Archie's Pizza, Bangkok Bangkok, Cacao cacao (kəkä`ō, –kā`–), tropical tree (Theobroma cacao) of the family Sterculiaceae (sterculia family), native to South America, where it was first domesticated and was highly prized by the Aztecs. , Castelluccio Ristorante, Christy's Restaurant, La Casita Restaurant, La Dorada, La Gastronomia, Puchetta Restaurant, Quizno's Coral Gables, Randazzo's Little Italy, Restaurant St. Michel & Hotel, Sub Serious, Spris Restaurant, The Bar, and more. The Sponsors The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida is the title sponsor of this event in support of the American Lung Association of South Florida. Additional corporate sponsors include: Kindred Hospital South Florida Coral Gables, Premier Beverage Company, Moxie Group, Community Newspapers Inc., NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. 6, The Cellar Club, and Sharp Marketing. The Beneficiaries Proceeds benefit Pulmonary Research at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and local ALAFSA lung research, education, and patient assistance programs. The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida is the title sponsor of this significant event. "I am delighted to have The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida as our title sponsor," said festival Honorary Chairman Marc Buoniconti, Development Advisor for the International Bronchitis Center and Ambassador for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is a research center dedicated to research in the field of paralysis and spinal cord injury, with the eventual object of finding a cure for paralyzing injuries. Based at the Leonard M. . "We are thrilled to have their community support and together this signature event will help us in our mission to raise money for a very important cause," Buoniconti added. An exclusive VIP Reception tent will be held on Giralda Ave. prior to the event from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. VIP patrons will experience fine wines "From around the World" sponsored by Premier Beverage Company. A $100 donation includes an exquisite variety of wines, superb hors d'oeuvres graciously donated by Marc Buoniconti, a VIP gift bag and admission to the street festival immediately following. About America Lung Association Celebrating its 101st year anniversary, the American Lung Association was founded in 1904 and is the oldest not-for-profit health agency in America. The American Lung Association of Florida Overview Founded in 1916 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association of Florida (ALAF) is the lead organization in the state working to prevent lung disease and promote health. , South Area serves three counties including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe. Its mission is to prevent lung disease lung disease Pulmonary disease Pulmonology Any condition causing or indicating impaired lung function Types of LD Obstructive lung disease–↓ in air flow caused by a narrowing or blockage of airways–eg, asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis; and promote lung health in South Florida through patient services, programs, public education and research. In addition to helping people with asthma, American Lung Association strives to help those individuals suffering from lung cancer lung cancer, cancer that originates in the tissues of the lungs. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States in both men and women. Like other cancers, lung cancer occurs after repeated insults to the genetic material of the cell. , emphysema emphysema (ĕmfĭsē`mə), pathological or physiological enlargement or overdistention of the air sacs of the lungs. A major cause of pulmonary insufficiency in chronic cigarette smokers, emphysema is a progressive disease that commonly , chronic bronchitis chronic bronchitis n. Inflammation of the bronchial mucous membrane, characterized by cough, hypersecretion of mucus, and expectoration of sputum over a long period of time and associated with increased vulnerability to bronchial infection. , TB, pneumonia, influenza, occupational lung problems, respiratory allergies, lung problems caused by air pollution and infant pulmonary disorders. About The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida The Miccosukee Service Area is composed of Tribal members and their families, independent Miccosukee, Seminoles and other Indian families residing along the Tamiami Trail from Miami to Naples. The total population of the Miccosukee Service Area is about 550. Presently, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida has three reservation areas in the State of Florida: Tamiami Trail, Alligator Alley and Krome Avenue. |
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