Mar 02, 2010 DARRELL GWYNN'S COORS EXTRA GOLD DRAGSTER TO RACE GATORNATIONALS 20 YEARS LATER Twenty years after Darrell Gwynn's final NHRA national event win as a driver, his famed Coors Extra Gold Special Top Fuel dragster colors will streak down Gainesville Raceway during the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals. This time, Doug Kalitta will be in the cockpit. http://www.nhra.com/story/2010/2/25/kalitta-will-fly-gwynn-tribute-colors-in-gainesville/

Feb 22, 2010 ST. PETE TIMES PROFILES ANTHONY'S COAL FIRED PIZZA PARTNER BEN NOVELLO Click this link to read a profile that was published today on Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Partner Ben Novello. http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/retail/former-outback-presidents-topper-authentic-italian-pizza/1074603

Feb 17, 2010 IHOP’S FREE PANCAKE GIVEAWAY RETURNS FEBRUARY 23 On National Pancake Day, February 23, IHOP is offering South Floridians a chance to flip for a good cause with a free short stack of their signature buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at participating IHOP restaurants in Miami-Dade, Broward & Monroe Counties. In return, guests are asked to donate what they would have paid for the free pancakes, or more, to the Children's Miracle Network at Miami Children's Hospital Foundation. Special guest Miss Florida USA 2010 Megan Clementi will be flipping pancakes and greeting guests at the IHOP at Sunset & 97th Avenue in Miami (9696 W Sunrise Drive) from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. IHOP plans to serve millions of free pancakes in celebration of National Pancake Day. Planned as a celebration of friends, family and community, IHOP hopes the program will raise $1.75 million for Children's Miracle Network, an international non-profit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals, and other worthy local causes.

Feb 17, 2010 MEDVANCE INSTITUTE NASHVILLE TO HOST COMMUNITY RESOURCE & NETWORKING FAIR FEB. 24 In light of the current economy, every little bit helps when you're trying to get back on your feet. MedVance Institute, a local healthcare career training school, is doing its part to help those in need by hosting a Community Resource and Networking Fair Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Nashville campus, 3354 Perimeter Hill Drive, #105. More than 20 organizations specializing in childcare, housing, health, legal and transportation will participate in the free community event, including the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Department of Human Services, Community Career Center, Consumer Credit Counseling Services and Residential Resources.

Feb 17, 2010 NASCAR'S DAVID RAGAN WINS 2010 HOT RODS AND REELS Fishing for a cause returned Friday, Feb. 12 to bass-stocked Lake Lloyd in the Daytona International Speedway as the 4th annual Spectracide® Hot Rod & Reels™ Charity Tournament was held to benefit the Darrell Gwynn Foundation. NASCAR driver David Ragan's team took top honors with two bass weighing in at 9.08 lbs. Ragan's team also caught the largest fish -- 7.05 lbs. Additional drivers participating were Ryan Newman, Jamie McMurray, Brian Vickers, Regan Smith, Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison, Ken Schrader, Boris Said and Austin Dillon. Businesses and fans donated $5,000 each to be paired with the NASCAR celebrities and compete for the Hot Rods & Reels title. The event raised more than $100,000, with all proceeds benefiting the Foundation's mission of preventing and curing spinal cord injuries and other debilitating illnesses and the Betty Jane France Pediatric Center Speediatrics® Unit at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach. Read the Daytona Beach News-Journal's coverage of the event: http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/Opinion/Columnists/GoingWild/colWILD021310.htm

Feb 05, 2010 JORDIN SPARKS, DAVID ARCHULETA, BRIANNA KAHANE VISIT MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Not all celebrities are coming to party it up next week for Super Bowl. American Idol winner Jordin Sparks is celebrating for a fabulous cause, the children! The star is hosting The Jordin Sparks Experience in the Super Bowl host city, a series of events that will benefit Miami Children's Hospital Foundation in the hopes of raising over $60,000 to fund the Hospital's Toy Chest for an entire year. In between her busy schedule of concerts and appearances, Jordin took the time to visit the patients at Miami Children's Hospital February 4 along with A.I. runner-up David Archuleta to deliver teddy bears, sign autographs and spend quality time with some of her biggest fans. Eight-year-old violin sensation Brianna Kahane serenaded the stars and the crowd with Jordin's hit "Battlefield" and Josh Groban's "You Raise Me Up."

Feb 04, 2010 AVENTURA MALL BAKE SALE THIS SATURDAY TO BENEFIT HAITI Fresh baked cookies, cupcakes and fudge sound good? Save your sweet tooth for Saturday, February 6 when Aventura City of Excellence School teams up with Aventura Mall for an incredibly decadent festival of baked goods in the Aventura Mall Center Court from noon to 4 p.m. Baked with lots of love and warm wishes for our friends in Haiti, 100% of all the proceeds from this bake sale will benefit Food for the Poor's Haiti relief efforts. For more information, call 305-935-1110 or aventuramall.com

Feb 02, 2010 MCH VOLUNTEER TEAM RECOUNTS HAITIAN RELIEF EFFORTS On Friday, January 29, the 14-member volunteer team from Miami Children's Hospital gathered to recount their medical relief efforts in earthquake-stricken Port-au-Prince, Haiti, during a press conference. The team shared images from their time in Haiti and spoke to media about their experience. With the help of Miami Children's Hospital Foundation, the hospital was able to put together a team that virtually worked night and day, providing critical medical care and treatment to hundreds of sick and injured children in what's left of the Haitian capital. The press conference received a great deal of media coverage, with representatives from WPLG, WFOR, WSVN, Univision, The Miami Herald and The South Florida Sun-Sentinel attending the emotional event.

Jan 29, 2010 CURTIS GRAY APPOINTED DARRELL GWYNN FOUNDATION EXEC. DIRECTOR The Darrell Gwynn Foundation announced today the appointment of renowned motorsports veteran Curtis Gray as the organization's Executive Director. The Darrell Gwynn Foundation is a Davie, Fla.-based non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization established by former National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) champion Darrell Gwynn to support individuals with spinal cord injuries and other debilitating illnesses. A South Florida native, Gray most recently was President of Homestead-Miami Speedway, a position he had held since 1999.

Jan 21, 2010 AVENTURA MALL’S “CROWNS OF THE WORLD” TO FEATURE MORE THAN 30 ROYAL CROWNS AVENTURA, Fla. - (January 21, 2010) -- This March, Aventura Mall visitors can expect the royal treatment, when, for the first time in Miami, Robbe & Berking brings its "Crowns of the World" exhibit to the shopping center. More than 30 stunning crowns and head dresses will be available for viewing, including the British State Crown and originals like the Crown of the Maharadschas of Murschidabad. Many of the crowns will be displayed on magnificent tables decorated with Robbe & Berking cutlery and tableware. Robbe & Berking has provided royal families and embassies with the finest silverware products, adorning some of the world's leading and most sophisticated tables. The event is sponsored by Aventura Mall and Lakeview Home Accessories, one of Robbe & Berking's local vendors. "Crowns of the World" will be held March 4 through March 14 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The complimentary event will be located on the first floor of Aventura Mall near Center Court.

Jan 20, 2010 ANTHONY'S COAL FIRED PIZZA BEATS THE RECESSION WITH HOT-SELLING PIES The Miami Herald recently published a glowing review of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza's Pinecrest restaurant. Follow this link to read more: www.miamiherald.com/news/miami_dade/pinecrest/story/1384038.html

Jan 05, 2010 ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA TO OPEN JAN. 6 IN WILMINGTON WILMINGTON, Del. -- (January 5, 2010) -- Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (ACFP), the South Florida-based concept that uses authentic coal-burning ovens to create "well done pizza," opened its first restaurant in the Northeast on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 5611 Concord Pike in the Market Square Shopping Center, Wilmington, Delaware. Founded by Anthony Bruno, ACFP's partners include Hall of Fame football legend Dan Marino. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza has 20 locations in Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Weston, Aventura, Plantation, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Palm Beach Gardens, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Stuart, Wellington, Pinecrest, Tampa, Clearwater, Doral, Orlando, Miami Lakes and Brandon, as well as restaurants in Las Vegas and Wilmington, Delaware. For more information, please visit www.anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com

Dec 09, 2009 O’CONNELL & GOLDBERG SELECTED TO HANDLE PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR 7-YEAR OLD MUSICAL PRODIGY, BRIANNA KAHANE HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- (December 9, 2009) -- O'Connell & Goldberg, Inc. literally has just signed its "smallest" client ever. The Hollywood, Fla.-based agency has been selected to handle public relations for Brianna Kahane, a 7-year old Boca Raton resident who Ellen DeGeneres labeled a "violin prodigy." A born performer, Brianna has been playing the violin since she was three years old. She is naturally gifted with perfect pitch, a photographic memory and an amazing ear, which enables her to easily commit to memory and perform lengthy, complex violin pieces in a short period of time. Her range of performance pieces includes classical music, movie and show tunes, as well as songs by popular current artists and classic rock icons. Brianna appeared on national TV on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has been featured in an array of regional televisions news pieces, and performed live on The South Florida Today program. She has performed for acclaimed violinist Arnold Steinhardt, Josh Groban's concertmaster Lucia Micarelli, Chris Botti, Yanni and Yanni's current concertmaster Samvel Yervinyan, among others.