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The 50th Anniversary of first Heart Transplant is Special Event to Veteran Transplant Surgeon Kristine Guleserian

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- December 3, 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the world's first human-to-human heart transplant, notes Mark Oristano, author of "Surgeons' Story" (ISBN: 978-1935953784). South African physician Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the surgery which astonished the world in Capetown. The patient, 54-year old Louis Washkansky, lived with another person's heart pumping his blood for 18 days.

Dr. Kristine Guleserian is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami. She says today the heart transplant is a common operation. In fact, as medical research improves, transplantation may become a thing of the past.

"We are seeing new techniques in human tissue engineering which may someday make it possible to repair parts of the heart which have been diseased," Dr. Guleserian says. "One thing I've learned in my years in cardiothoracic surgery is to never say 'never.'"

Dr. Guleserian also says there are mechanical advances which are helping patients with severe heart problems live longer before transplantation becomes necessary.

"Newer ventricular assist devices which help weak hearts pump more efficiently are enabling patients to survive longer as they wait for a donor heart to become available. The truth is that the supply has never kept up with the demand."

Dr. Guleserian's story is shared in the new book, "SURGEON'S STORY," by Mark Oristano. Her life, education, and career are laid out in detail. The surgeon who has performed more than 160 heart transplants will continue to perform the surgery as needed, while awaiting the next big cardiac breakthrough.

(To book Dr. Guleserian for interviews around the date of the transplant anniversary, use the contact information for Mark Oristano, found below.)

About Author Mark Oristano:
Mark Oristano is an author/journalist in Dallas, Texas. He spent a 30-year broadcasting career calling NFL football games for the Houston Oilers and Dallas Cowboys. He is a longtime volunteer at Children's Medical Center, Dallas, where he spent five years shadowing Dr. Kristine Guleserian for his new book, "Surgeon's Story."

SUMMARY - EDITIONS:
"Surgeon's Story" Kindle edition: B06XRDKMFS.
"Surgeon's Story" hardcover - ISBN: 978-1935953784.
"Surgeon's Story" paperback - ISBN: 978-1935953777.
Authors: Mark Oristano with Kristine Guleserian, MD.
Publisher: Authority Publishing.

MEDIA CONTACT:
For review copies, or to schedule interviews with the authors, contact:
Mark Oristano
214-546-3794
mark@oristano.net

IMAGES FOR MEDIA:
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*Caption 1: Dr. Kristine Guleserian (L) sews a new heart in to a two-year girl, one of over 160 transplants she has performed in her distinguished career.

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*Caption 2: Book jacket, "Surgeon's Story" by Dr. Guleserian and Mark Oristano.

December 3, 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the world's first human-to-human heart transplant, notes Mark Oristano, author of "Surgeons' Story" (ISBN: 978-1935953784). South African physician Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the surgery which astonished the world in Capetown. The patient, 54-year old Louis Washkansky, lived with another person's heart pumping his blood for 18 days.

Related link: http://surgeonsstory.com/

New AC Hotel Miami Aventura Offers Grand Opening Special Rates and Miami Football Packages

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The new European inspired AC Hotel Miami Aventura by Marriott(r), which opened last month, is offering introductory specials to welcome new guests. The 233-room property is located at 20805 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, steps away from world class shopping and dining options at Aventura Mall, the whirlwind energy of Gulfstream Park Racecourse & Casino and moments away from premier events held at Hard Rock Stadium, South Beach and the Wynwood art scene.

The Grand Opening Special, which includes Labor Day weekend, is priced from $127 - $169, through September 27, 2017. Use promotional code NEW when booking online, or call the reservation desk at 1.786.590.5100. For information and photos of guest rooms, dining, fitness, and local area, please visit: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/miaan-ac-hotel-miami-aventura/

Catch the home game action on the field, and make your reservations now with the AC Hotel Miami Aventura Tailgate package, valid from September 1 - December 31, 2017. Both the Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes play at Hard Rock Stadium, a multi-purpose football stadium that offers a premier fan experience after a half billion- dollar renovation last year.

Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes Tailgate Package:
With our six miles (20 min.) proximity to the Hard Rock Stadium, the hotel offers Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes tailgate packages. The package includes daily breakfast for two at the AC Kitchen, and a welcome basket with six pack premium sodas, chips and salsa, beef jerky, nuts and candies. Rates begin at $154 - $264, when booking online with the promotional code SPO. More information: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/miaan-ac-hotel-miami-aventura/

Miami Dolphin's Home Games ticketing: Sept 10 - December 31 - http://bit.ly/2ww8A2i

Miami Hurricane's Home Games ticketing: Sept 1 - November 18 - http://bit.ly/2wCeTAz

"In our first month in the Aventura market, we've received a fantastic response from the local community, as well as from business and leisure guests," said Alan E. Pinado, Jr., General Manager for the AC Hotel Miami Aventura. "The current specials are boosting occupancy during what is typically a quiet time in South Florida."

The property, managed by Pyramid Hotel Group, offers numerous amenities including spacious and functional guest rooms, rooftop pool, fitness center, meeting space, co-working space, a lively lounge and breakfast.

The AC Hotel Miami Aventura, influenced by its European roots provides an energetic vibe punctuated with carefully curated contemporary artwork, grand metal sculptures, dramatic lighting, and whimsical custom chandeliers. The purposeful design carves away what is unnecessary, providing guests with thoughtfully designed moments of beauty; from the sleek, spacious guestrooms that embody design-led efficiencies, to masterfully designed collaborative co-working spaces, with high-tech amenities, a self-service business center and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Beverage and food options include the European-style breakfast featuring an assortment of artisan sliced meats and cheeses, tapas, yogurts, house-made breads, cereals, and savory egg tarts. Guests have a choice of home brewed Nespresso, or a variety of flavorful offerings from Starbucks. By evening, the AC Lounge is an inviting hub of social buzz for guests and locals. Expert mixologist creates innovative signature cocktails served with flair, and sharing regional knowledge on imaginative craft beers from local breweries for bar patrons. An inspired bar menu offers culinary light bites from select local ingredients by regional artisans, and delightful Spanish-inspired tapas.

Cozy cushions, luxurious lounge chairs, bright poolside umbrellas, and well-appointed bar, along with a large patio area that can be transformed into event space, surround the hotel's rooftop pool. A well-equipped health and fitness area overlooks the sun-drenched pool deck and features the latest equipment, wall bars, towels, water, televisions and music.

About AC Hotels by Marriott:
AC Hotels by Marriott(r), a lifestyle brand that celebrates a new modern aesthetic complemented by a European soul and Spanish roots boasts nearly 90 design-led hotels in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Denmark, Turkey, France and the United States. Design-driven AC Hotels edit away the unnecessary to remove friction, providing thoughtfully designed moments of beauty, allowing guests to focus on what's important to them. Property highlights include design-savvy guest rooms with sleek furnishings and intuitive technology features. For more information, visit http://achotels.marriott.com/.

About Pyramid Hotel Group:
Pyramid Hotel Group, is a privately owned full-service hotel and resort company based in Boston. The company delivers superior results to owners by providing outstanding property management, asset management, project management, acquisition services and lender/receiver services. Pyramid manages hotels and resorts throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, delivering outstanding experiences to guests and strong returns to owners at properties ranging from small independent hotels to large branded resorts. Information: http://pyramidhotelgroup.com/.

AC Hotel Miami Aventura
20805 Biscayne Boulevard
Aventura, Florida 33180 USA
Phone: +1- (786) 590-5100

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acmiamiaventura/

Twitter/Instagram: @ACMiamiAventura

Media Contact:
Elizabeth Grace
The Buzz Agency
Elizabeth@thebuzzagency.net
561-702-7471

The new European inspired AC Hotel Miami Aventura by Marriott(R), which opened last month, is offering introductory specials to welcome new guests. The 233-room property is located at 20805 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, steps away from world class shopping and dining options at Aventura Mall, the whirlwind energy of Gulfstream Park Racecourse and Casino and moments away from premier events held at Hard Rock Stadium, South Beach and the Wynwood art scene.

RMA’s Redevelopment Strategies Spur $200 Million in North Miami Beach Land Sales

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Redevelopment Management Associates (www.rma.us.com) announced that their award-winning redevelopment strategies for North Miami Beach have spurred land sales of over $200 million, with an estimated $500 million in new construction now underway or approved. The firm was hired to reinvent the city to compete with other thriving municipalities. Since implementing RMA's form based zoning regulations and Mixed-Use Comprehensive Plan Initiative, which won the APA Florida Award of Merit, the city has become a coveted location for developers.

"The recent $21 million sale of a 17.8 acre site on West Dixie Highway moved us past the $200 million milestone number," said Natasha Alfonso-Ahmed, RMA's Director of Urban Design & Planning. "Prior to RMA's involvement, investment in the city was hindered by restrictive codes and poorly planned incentive programs. But thanks to the new vision plan, there are now over 1,500 residential units, 270 hotel rooms, 215,000 sq. ft. retail and over 100,000 sq. ft. of office space approved or underway."

"Implementation of the new vision plan would not have been possible without strong leadership from the Mayor and City Commission and the professionalism and focus of the city administration," added Kevin Crowder, RMA's Director of Economic Development. "They were focused on long-term, sustainable economic growth for the community rather than scoring short-term political points. The city was previously viewed as anti-business and anti-investment, and the city's new leadership was able to change their identity and reputation at a speed I've never seen before."

Crowder and his team conducted a thorough market and financial feasibility assessment of North Miami Beach which helped guide the vision plan. His assessment led to market based code revisions on height and density, attracting new developers. The Urban Design and Planning team crafted a vision plan and form based zoning regulations that centered upon the principles of good urban design and achieved a balance between the needs of the community and the market realities. The team suggested revisions to the CRA Tax Increment Recapture Incentive program to encourage economic development in the CRA and generate enhanced public benefits for the city.

"The CRA Tax Increment Recapture Incentive program was offering tremendous incentives," explained Alfonso-Ahmed. "However, these tax incentives were still not attracting developers. We adjusted the code to spur interest in North Miami Beach, while also revamping the incentive program to provide greater benefits to the community."

RMA's plan restricted the benefits developers would receive by making some of the incentives contingent upon the developers adding public benefits to their projects, including enhancements to the public streetscapes and infrastructure, public open spaces, public parking, public art, Green buildings and paying into a public open space fund for the beautification of the Snake Creek Canal.

RMA's involvement, however, went much deeper than implementing changes on paper, the team was hands-on in negotiating and mediating deals.

For example, the site of the adult entertainment center, Dean's Gold, is now set to become an upscale waterfront residential development in the city. Thanks to RMA's initiative, the owner of the gentlemen's club declined a pharmacy chain offer, and instead sold for a much higher price to a developer, who was influenced by the city's new vision. RMA was also instrumental in stipulating that the developer include public spaces in the design.

With the aforementioned West Dixie Highway project, RMA halted the initial development plans for the once contaminated former gas company parcel in order to mediate a better design. RMA listened to the residents' concerns about the developer's height plans, which would have encroached upon the neighboring single family homes, and mediated between the residents and developer to negotiate better design criteria, while also requiring an array of new public spaces.

About RMA:

Founded in 2009 by Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) is comprised of a phenomenal team of redevelopment experts passionate about building better communities. RMA is the most experienced full service consulting and management firm in the state of Florida specializing in revitalizing core areas and corridors for cities, counties and special districts nationwide.

More information: http://www.rma.us.com/.

Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) announced that their award-winning redevelopment strategies for North Miami Beach have spurred land sales of over $200 million, with an estimated $500 million in new construction now underway or approved. The firm was hired to reinvent the city to compete with other thriving municipalities.

Attorney Bernard Walsh Speaks at National Trial Lawyers Summit on Trucking Accident Representation

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bernard F. Walsh, Esq., from the Bradenton office of personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, spoke at the 2017 Trial Lawyers Summit about trucking accident representation for plaintiffs.

Billed as "the number one conference of the year," the Trial Lawyers Summit draws top civil trial plaintiff's attorneys and criminal defense attorneys from around the nation. Attorney Bernard Walsh was selected as a speaker during the event, and gave a seminar entitled "How An Attorney Works - A Trucking Case: The A to Z Basics."

Bernard Walsh has accumulated years of experience working on trucking accident recoveries, and the seminar offered critical information for attorneys considering offering representation for trucking accident victims. Outlining ways a trucking accident case differs from an auto accident case, the seminar also alerted attorneys that trucking accident representation is demanding in both financial and time resources for the plaintiff's attorney, requiring serious commitment.

Held at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel Miami Florida, the Trial Lawyers Summit boasted a lineup of more than 60 speakers made up of the nation's most experienced attorneys and legal industry professionals. An accredited CLE (Continuing Legal Education) event, attendees had the opportunity to earn a years worth of CLE credits as required by the Florida Bar Association.

Featured guest speakers at the event included four-time super bowl champion quarterback Joe Montana, National Trial Lawyers President Tom Girardi and President-Elect Christian Searcy. Entertainment was provided by Don Felder, former lead guitarist of The Eagles.

Attorney Bernard Walsh offered this comment about the National Trial Lawyers Summit, "In an environment where lobbyists and representatives from the powerful insurance industry continuously work to influence state legislatures around the United States to change laws in their favor, it is essential that attorneys and members of the civil justice system remain vigilant and committed to defending the rights of the people. By bringing together member attorneys from law firms around the country at the National Trial Lawyers Summit, we can better share ideas and experiences in an effort to improve courtroom skills and increase awareness to better maintain a strong legal system for all citizens."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:
Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(R), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

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Bernard F. Walsh, Esq., from the Bradenton office of personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, spoke at the 2017 Trial Lawyers Summit about trucking accident representation for plaintiffs. Billed as "the number one conference of the year," the Trial Lawyers Summit draws top civil trial plaintiff's attorneys and criminal defense attorneys from around the nation.