I Am So Proud of this Award, I Wanted to Share it with All of You

2013 Spectrum Award Honorees from left to right: Marina Bryant, Julie Grimes, Kathryn Q. Mikesell, Janelle Patty, Patricia Robbins, Penny Shaffer, Olga M. Ramudo, Jeannett Slesnick, Sabrina Cohen, Mary Young.

Press Release: American Red Cross Member Jeannett Slesnick to be Honored with the 2013 Spectrum Award in March

(Coral Gables, Fla.) … At a fundraising reception last month at Merrick Park's Jimmy Choo boutique, the Local chapter of the American Red Cross presented 11 outstanding women leaders who will be receiving the 2013 Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women during a luncheon on March 5th at the InterContinental Miami Hotel. Among the extraordinary women being honored by the American Red Cross is Jeannett Slesnick, founding partner in the real estate firm Slesnick & Jochem, LLP, an experienced realtor and broker with more than 30 years in the business and a tireless community volunteer. She will be given one of the highest honors, the Rosalind Ludwig Chairmen’s Award, for the broad scope of service and impact she has had on the community of Coral Gables and beyond. Spectrum Award Honorees serve as exceptional examples of the humanitarian principles of the American Red Cross.

The 2013 Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Award for Women honorees are:

Rosalind Ludwig Chairmen's Award
Jeannett Slesnick

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida Philanthropy Award
Irene Korge

Cervera Real Estate Ambassador Award
Penny Shaffer

Bank of America Cultural Award
Kathryn Q. Mikesell

J. N. McArthur Foundation Education Award
Mary Young

Mercantil Commercebank Entrepreneurial Award
Olga M. Ramudo

Baptist Health South Florida Healthcare Award
Sabrina Cohen

Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association Hospitality Award
Julie Grimes

The Ethel and W. George Kennedy Family Foundation Volunteerism Award
Patricia Robbins

Barbara Nelson Red Cross Service Award
Janelle J. Patty

Swanee and Paul DiMare Youth Award
Marina Bryant

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About Slesnick & Jochem, LLP:
Jeannett Slesnick and Ginger Jochem joined in a partnership in 2011 forming Slesnick & Jochem, LLP after having worked together in the firm Jeannett founded in 2005, Slesnick & Associates. Together they are approaching $1 billion in sales for a total of 50+ years of experience. About Jeannett Slesnick, Realtor, Broker, Owner: “Coral Gables has been my adopted hometown since my husband returned from Vietnam in 1972. For more than 20 years, I have achieved record-setting production as the top agent for the number of homes listed and sold in the Gables. I worked at Kerdyk Realty, EWM, then opened Slesnick & Associates. I am pleased to partner with Ginger to offer personalized service and support.” Slesnick & Jochem, LLP • 2701 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Ste. 200, Coral Gables, FL 33134. info@slesnick.net • www.slesnick.net • Telephone: (305) 305.446.2001.

About the American Red Cross:
To purchase seats for the March 5 luncheon, or for more information on the Spectrum Awards, please contact Kenia Tedesco at 305 728-2512 or by e-mail at kenia.tedesco@redcross.org. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provide emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visitredcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

SOUTHCOM Change of Command Presided over by Defense Secretary Panetta and Veteran's Day Ceremony at Jungle Island

General Douglas Fraser, U.S. Southern Command, giving the keynote address at the Jungle Island Veteran's Day event. U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army General Martin Dempsey, incoming SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. John Kelly and outgoing SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Douglas Fraser at Change of Command Ceremony on November 19, 2012 . General Douglas Fraser of the Southern Command is retiring after nearly 40 years of service to the United States Air Force. At a Veteran's Day celebration held at Jungle Island in Miami, the General was recognized along with other veterans for their outstanding dedication to protecting our country. Last week, Gen. Fraser was also honored by United States Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, who commended his accomplishments in leading SOUTHCOM. Secretary Panetta described the General's notable efforts to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster reli

Coral Gables Market Update

The Market in Coral Gables on the move... +As of August 2019 there were 383 single family homes on the market for sale. The average LIST price was $3,173,000 The average SOLD price was $1,208,000 The MEDIAN sold price was $901,000 +There are 122 homes out of 383 homes that are priced under $1,000,000, or 32% of the total +There are 261 homes priced over $1,000,000 in the Gables which is 68% of the Total. + Over the past year there were 446 homes sold in the Gables ( 241 were under $1.0M or 54%) and ( 205 were priced over $1,000,000 or 46%) +The average time a listing is on the market is 63 days. + The average price per square foot is up this year about 3.6%, May-July 2018 to May-July 2019. I think this is due to the sale of many homes that are updated and ready to go. They have been setting records.

840 Coral Way : A One of a Kind Property

840 Coral Way has to be one of the most unique homes in all of Coral Gables. Built in 1926 and designed by noted architects John and Coulton Skinner for R.D. Maxwell. This house is a testament of the artistry and craftsmanship of the designers who worked in Coral Gables during its boom. The structure is an excellent example of the larger homes that were constructed along this prominent street. Designed in the "Italianate" style the house has an elaborate central portal, which comes to a pediment at the roof line to focus the entrance. The Skinner brothers also used round oculus windows at the mezzanine floor level to articulate the walls that allow for such high ceilings. The ground floor was originally composed of a formal living room, library and dinning room and designed around an open loggia. Above on the second floor there are five bedrooms for the family that were connected two by two with a central bathroom. Covered porches were also integrated into the design of

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