The MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance's intent is to mobilize the community and continue to serve as a platform for Miami Beach homeowners and businesses.

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/15/2012 -- Formerly known as the MidBeach Homeowners Alliance (MBHA), the MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance's (MBNA) intent is to mobilize the community and continue to serve as a platform for Miami Beach homeowners and businesses. All residents and business owners in the MidBeach area are invited to attend the MBNA meeting on Tuesday, June 5th at 6:30 p.m. The Alexander, located at 5225 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, will host the event.

"The representation from condominiums along MidBeach has been strong," said Jerry Libbin, Vice Mayor of Miami Beach and President and CEO of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. "But we are continuously looking to expand participation in order to ensure that the collective voice of MidBeach is heard."

A result of the past two gatherings of the MBNA has been the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to formalize and define the key components of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the organization.

During the June 5th meeting, the MBNA founding members will continue to discuss the mission, goals and constitution of the organization intended to represent the interests of homeowners in the MidBeach District of Miami Beach, which spans from 23rd Street to 63rd Street.

The MBNA was formed by community leaders who sought a vehicle to enable MidBeach residents to collaborate and communicate common interests effectively and mobilize public support on important issues.

Topics of discussions will include: Crime prevention, traffic safety, neighborhood beautification, municipal planning and zoning changes, as well as the need for more effective and consistent communications with elected leaders, government officials and the business community.

Founding partners of the MBNA include: The Continental Group, 5600 Condominium, Blue Diamond, Canyon Ranch Residence, The Caribbean, Carriage House, The Executive Condominium, Green Diamond, Imperial House, Maison Grande, Mosaic, Regency Tower, Seacoast 5151 and Seacoast 5700.

Additionally, founding members of the new MBNA include: Miami Beach Commissioner and Vice Mayor Jerry Libbin, Matthew Abramowitz, Alejandro & Kate Arce, Avra Bank, David Basch, Matteo Bianchi, Kevin Brill, Alicia Casanova, David & Carol Cohen, Justin Fuhrman, Michael Girotto, Muhammad Hasan, Nancy Ladd, Roger Leifer, Simon Nemni, Chana Perl, James Richmond, Laverne Rodriguez, Miriam Ruiz, Kim Selmore and Gustavo Verite.

The MBNA strongly encourages MidBeach residents to attend and encourage those in neighboring communities to participate. The success of the MBNA is heavily dependent on resident involvement and community support.

The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, is one of the founding partners and is proud to be spearheading the recently formed MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance (MBNA). For more information, please contact Shelly Tygielski, VP of Communications for TCG at 954-378-1086 or at stygielski@tcgmgt.com.

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Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/31/2012 -- Travelpro, Atlantic Luggage and Austin House are pleased to announce their "2012 Gift Guide for the Travelling Dad." This Father's Day, show your appreciation to that special man in your life with a gift for Dads who love to travel from their superb lines of luggage and unique travel accessories.

"The '2012 Gift Guide for the Travelling Dad' offers a variety of products from our newly launched innovative luggage collections," said Scott Applebee, Vice President of Marketing for the Travelpro family of brands. "We offer high quality, lightweight and durable luggage and a variety of practical, inexpensive travel accessories that are perfect gifts for fathers who travel for business or leisure."

The new Travelpro Crew™ 9 20" Business Rollaboard Carry-On is perfect for the Dad who travels on business and doesn't want to carry multiple pieces of luggage. This Business Rollaboard has a large front pocket with a padded laptop computer/tablet sleeve and a convenient business organization for easy access to pens, business cards and other business essentials. It also includes the durable, patent-pending Powerscope extension handle system that minimizes wobble when fully extended. The Polypropylene Honeycomb Frame provides durable and lightweight construction, and a removable suiter system and extra-wide tie-down straps minimize wrinkling during travel. The stylish Crew 9 20" Business Rollaboard Carry On is available in black and titanium gray fabric colors and the suggested retail price is $199.99.

Another great option for hassle-free travelling for Dad is the Travelpro Platinum 7 Soft Duffel Bag. The bag features a large U-shaped opening to the main compartment, an adjustable, padded shoulder strap and a unique zippered bottom pocket that provides easy storage and access to last minute items. The Platinum 7 Soft Duffel Bag is available in wine and black fabric colors with elegant black nickel zipper pulls and herringbone trim. It includes the "Travelpro Worry-Free" warranty, which guarantees that your luggage is free from defects in materials and workmanship, and also covers repairs of damage caused by airline baggage handlers for the life of the bag. The suggested retail price for the Platinum 7 Soft Duffel is $169.99.

If Dad is a frequent business traveller, the Travelpro Executive Pro Checkpoint Friendly Computer Brief is an ideal Father's Day gift. The intelligently designed brief is lightweight and durable and will allow Dad to pass through airport security without the hassle of removing his laptop. Just unzip the back and lay it flat to pass it through the X-ray machine. This collection includes a Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The Executive Pro Checkpoint Friendly Computer Brief is available in black fabric with a suggested retail price of $119.99.

With the spike in checked-baggage fees, the lightweight Atlantic Compass 2 21"Spinner Carry-on will allow Dad to pack more without the cost of checking-in his bag. Carry handles on three sides make it easy to lift into and out of cars and airplane overhead bins. The Compass 2 four-wheel Spinners can roll in multiple directions or move easily through airports like a two-wheel Upright. Compass 2 is available in black and cranberry with stylish satin accents. It carries a Limited Lifetime Warranty. The suggested retail price for the Atlantic Compass 2 21" Spinner is $99.99.

Austin House, a leading brand of clever and cost effective travel accessories, features a multitude of cost-effective items that will make unique and practical gifts for this Father's Day. The Austin House Universal Adapter with USB is compatible with outlets in more than 160 countries. For Dad's who are always on-the-go, the new Austin House Travel Charging Kit is an all-in-one kit that allows you to charge most devices with a USB, Mini USB or Micro USB port. It includes a USB car charger adapter, wall adapter, mini USB and Micro USB-to-USB cables.

Another great gift guide for Dad is the new Austin House Digital Stereo Earphones, featuring lightweight earbud design blocks background noise while delivering great sound; additional buds are included.

About Austin House
Austin House started in 1974 to make travel as safe, comfortable and hassle-free as possible. Today, the strength of Austin House is its vast selection of travel essentials and clever ideas, including safety locks, travel clocks, luggage straps, luggage tags, passport and document holders, personal security, comfort and care items, leather goods, adapters and converters and electronics accessories. A one-stop shop for travel accessories, Austin House is the essential resource for the serious traveler.

Please visit Austin House at http://www.austinhouse.com for a full list of the latest products and retail locations.

About Atlantic Brand Luggage
Since 1919, the Atlantic brand has been synonymous with affordable, value-added and lightweight luggage. As a market leader in the lightweight luggage segment, including neatly designed uprights and spinners to trendy and smart garment bags and totes, all Atlantic branded luggage is of superior quality and durability. Whether for business or pleasure, travel is easier with Atlantic luggage, now part of the Travelpro family of brands.

Please visit Atlantic Luggage at http://www.atlanticluggage.com for a full list of the latest products and retail locations.

About Travelpro
For twenty five years, Travelpro International has prided itself on design innovation and durability in crafting the highest quality luggage for travellers worldwide. Since transforming the ease of modern day travel with The Original Rollaboard wheeled luggage, Travelpro has been the brand of choice for flight crews and frequent travelers worldwide. Travelpro is dedicated to building a lifelong relationship with its customers by consistently understanding and exceeding their needs. The company offers a variety of innovative, high-quality luggage collections and computer briefs; each aimed at a specific user lifestyle and rigorously tested. Travelpro was the winner of the 2009 and 2010 Leading Edge Award from Executive Travel Magazine for "The Best Carry-on Case." Travelpro is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the invention of the Rollaboard throughout 2012.

Please visit Travelpro at http://www.travelpro.com for a full list of the latest products and retail locations.

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Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/30/2012 -- Heart's Desire International (http://www.heartsdesireintl.com) is proud to announce the Lifelong Romance Retreat for women only with New York Times best-selling author Laura Doyle from June 22-24 at the Gallery One – A Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel located at 2670 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday (6 p.m. -9 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m.-.5 p.m.), Sunday (9:30 a.m. – Noon). The Lifelong Romance Retreat is not like any relationship counseling, communications seminar or marriage improvement course out there, focusing on the skills to create a lifelong and loving relationship.

The Lifelong Romance Retreat will cover an array of topics for women who are single, in committed relationships, and married women. The retreat topics for wives will include: the stunning relationship between intimacy and prosperity for couples, how to stop fighting about money forever and how to dramatically increase the passion in your relationship. For single women the retreat will cover the number-one, most important habit for women who want to attract the man who's right for them, how to start your romance on the right foot from the very first date and how to honor your desire to be married.

"It is absolutely possible for you as a woman to have a romance with a man who cherishes, cares for, helps and protects you, but only if you have the skills. Unfortunately, most of us were never taught those skills," said New York Times Best-selling Author Laura Doyle (http://www.lauradoyle.org). "Most of us were given misinformation that has lead to a lot of unnecessary heartbreak and a 50% divorce rate. Some of us had really poor modeling from mothers who didn't have good relationship skills either. Lots of us have tried really hard to have the kind of relationship we were craving and it just didn't work out."

The retreat participants will also learn the six fundamental principles of intimacy; the number one thing that men are attracted to about women; how to practice the habits that lead to tenderness, handholding and playfulness with a man; why communication is overrated and what to do instead; and why it is better to receive than to give. There will be an array of additional topics covered to achieve lifelong romance.

"Heart's Desire is honored that Laura Doyle has chosen to partner with us and to hold this history-making event in South Florida," said Gladys Diaz, Co-founder of Heart's Desire International.

Doyle started a 'Romance Revolution' more than a decade ago via her books and retreats, which is now practiced in 26 countries across the world. Her methods of transforming unhappy marriages into passionate unions and helping single women attract the love that had previously eluded them are legendary.

Moreover, the organization often receives wedding announcements from graduates of the singles and girlfriends programs and thank-you notes from the wives whose marriages are now passionate, peaceful, intimate relationships.

The Lifelong Romance Retreat will help you discover how to:

- Feel confident in your ability attract the man who is right for you if you're single
- Have the skills to create an intimate, passionate, peaceful relationship
- Have new habits that directly contribute to having more romance
- Have greater appreciation for men in general, and your man in particular
- Understand your feminine power and tap into it at any time
- Be part of a world-wide community of women who are supporting each other in creating lifelong romance
- Use skills that will serve you in your relationships with family, friends and co-workers
- Be refreshed, rejuvenated and inspired to apply what you've learned

For more information about the Lifelong Romance Retreat and special offers or to register, please visit http://www.lauradoyle.org. Please use the coupon word "PLEASURE" when registering before May 31st to save $355 dollars on the registration price, for a total of $395.

About Laura Doyle
The press said that New York Times best-selling author and relationship expert Laura Doyle has started "a movement--the genuine kind, the kind with social implications, and the kind that change us forever." Today the social revolution Laura started has spread in over 15 languages and 26 countries as women of all ages have discovered her extraordinary tools for creating intimate, passionate, peaceful relationships.

Laura has appeared on The CBS Evening News, Dateline NBC, The Today Show, Fox, BET, The Early Show and The View, and in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The London Telegraph, People Magazine, Time Magazine and Newsweek.

As one of the top relationship experts and speakers in the world, her authentic, powerful, and personal presentations inspire and make a difference not just to her audiences but also to their loved ones. In her popular workshops and life-changing retreats she reveals poignant experiences from her own 22-year marriage. The Los Angeles Times writes that wives who adopt her program "swear by its effectiveness in relieving marital discord and their inability to cope with the pressures of trying to be superwomen." Laura is extremely pleased to be partners with Gladys Diaz of Heart's Desire International, in her mission to transform the romantic lives of women all over the United States and internationally.

Laura lives near Los Angeles, with her hilarious husband, John Doyle, who has been dressing himself since before she was born. Currently, she is writing her fourth book, developing media projects in the U.S. and Europe, and expanding her training organization for women who teach her methods worldwide.

About Gladys Diaz
Gladys Diaz found her true calling when a South Florida group of single women asked her to be their 'married mentor' and coach. The group wanted Gladys to show them how to have the kind of relationship she shares with her husband, Ric. Gladys applied more than a decade of experience as a trainer, public speaker and coach to training the women, whose lives changed completely as a result. Next, Gladys began offering coaching and training for women who were married and in exclusive committed relationships. Later, she co-founded Heart's Desire International, LLC (HDI) to empower women by teaching them the skills they need to create and nurture intimate relationships. HDI has appeared on Comcast's Newsmakers, Univision's Al Amanecer and Noticias 23, CNN Espanol's NotiMujer, Telemundo's Levantate, and numerous radio shows.

As a coach and workshop leader, Gladys shows women all over the world how to go from being lonely singles, struggling girlfriends and unsatisfied wives to women who enjoy their birthright: Being cherished and adored by the man who's right for them. Gladys, who is also a certified Surrendered Wife and Surrendered Single trainer, has kept careful track of the progress of HDI students by measuring relationships formed, engagements and weddings, as well as marriages saved and transformed. Her successful track-record caught the attention of best-selling author and relationship expert, Laura Doyle, who recruited Gladys to be her partner and Director of Coaching and Training for the Lifelong Romance Institute, which provides certified coach training and Lifelong Romance Retreats for Women.

Gladys lives in South Florida with her amazing husband, Ricardo, and her two wonderful children, Nicolas and Xavier. Currently, she is writing a book for girlfriends and working with Heart's Desire International to create a new paradigm in the world of relationships.

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Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/28/2012 -- The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host a free Hurricane Preparedness Seminar Panel for Condominium Associations on Tuesday, May 22nd from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport located at 150 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406. The event is open to all residents of the community, Condo Association Board Members and Property Managers.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1st and ends November 30st. Compared to 2011, weather patterns will yield a less-conducive environment for tropical storms to develop. Strong, high-level winds are in place over the western and central Caribbean, promoting increased wind shear. If these high-level winds do not abate, increased wind shear will inhibit tropical storm development early in the season.

"When it comes to hurricane preparedness and disaster recovery, TCG, the leading community association management company, offers best practices based on over two decades of experience on the proper way to prepare and protect our communities from hurricanes, as well as provide them with disaster recovery services," said Tim O'Keefe, CEO of The Continental Group.

This seminar will be moderated by Julie Magaldi, Director of High-Rise Operation Assessments for The Continental Group. The interactive panel will discuss best practices in hurricane preparedness and focus on helping attendees create a realistic, functional plan critical for successful preparation, response and recovery should a hurricane strike. Panelists will include Mark Martel, TCG's Vice President of High-Rise for Palm Beach County; Raul Schwedt, Structural & Mechanical PE for RAS Engineers; James Pearlson, Project Manager for RAS Engineers; Dave Vaughn, Certified Arborist for Lukes-Sawgrass Landscaping and Zack Hoffman, Branch Manager for Lukes-Sawgrass Landscaping. Prior to the seminar, over a dozen vendors will exhibit their products and services as related to hurricane preparation and restoration for condominiums. Vendors will include roofers, landscaping services, elevator services and generator providers, to name a few.

Topics will include steps for creating a personal hurricane plan, including: How to protect your community, common areas and property, how to prepare for an evacuation, what to expect before, during and after a storm and community training and preparedness for high-rise condominiums.

For more information or to RSVP, please visit http://www.eventsTCGMGT.com/wpbhurricane or contact Astrid Marten at 954-734-5522 or email amarten@tcgmgt.com. All attendees must be pre-registered.

In addition, TCG will host a free "Hurricane Preparedness for Associations Webinar" on Wednesday May 23, from 11 a.m. –Noon. To register for the webinar, please visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/765405586.

To learn more about The Continental Group, call (954) 925-8200, toll-free: (800) 215-2316 or visit www.thecontinentalgroupinc.com.

About The Continental Group, Inc.
Founded in 1990, The Continental Group's corporate headquarters is located in Hollywood, FL.

It also has regional offices in Boca Raton, Miami, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Vero Beach, Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Jacksonville and Destin. The company is the largest manager of condominium and homeowner associations in the state, and one of South Florida's leading private sector employers.

Today, The Continental Group manages and maintains 1,500 Associations and more than 310,000 residential units. As the leading community association management company in Florida, Continental pioneered many of the practices widely utilized throughout the industry today.

The Continental Group is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units. FSR is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. More information about FirstService is available at firstservice.com.

To learn more about The Continental Group, call (954) 925-8200, toll-free: (800) 215-2316 or visit tcgmgt.com.

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Save Up to $1,350 on a New Air Conditioning System and Lower Your Yearly Energy Costs

Baltimore, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/28/2012 -- The Baltimore, Maryland area and surrounding communities are prone to hot, humid summers and with an early and warm spring; many are preparing for record setting summer temperatures. To make sure that you stay cool and save money on costly energy bills, your local Baltimore, Maryland air conditioning/heating dealers and premier providers of residential and commercial air conditioning/heating sales, installation and repair, have just announced their new Spring 2012 Rebate Offers. So from now through June 30, 2012, you can save up to $1,350 on a new Carrier System; the trusted brand that invented modern Air Conditioning or up to $1,250 on a new Bryant System; another top quality brand that you can count on. Rebate savings are based on the specific equipment purchased and for further details please visit, http://baltimoreaccompanies.com/.

Spring is typically the time of year that home and business owners buy air conditioning systems, due to rapidly rising temperatures and equipment failures. Unfortunately, many people in Baltimore, Maryland will find themselves with a non-working air conditioning system in the midst of the hottest projected spring and summers in recent history! However, if you want to find out more about attractive spring rebates and incentives on new energy efficient residential or commercial air conditioning and heating systems, or have your current system inspected, there is no better time than now. Just visit, http://baltimoreaccompanies.com/.

About Baltimore, Maryland Heating and Air Conditioning Companies
Turn to the Baltimore, MD experts in residential and commercial heating and air conditioning repair and installation today!

We connect consumers to ac companies and heating companies in Baltimore, MD. Our selection of air conditioning and heating companies provide air conditioning and heating services such as air conditioning repair, heating repair, air conditioner installation and heating installation to the greater Baltimore area.

The Baltimore area is prone to both hot summers and cold winters; meaning that proper heating and air conditioning is vital. Residents in the Baltimore region who avoid air conditioning maintenance or heating maintenance throughout the year may be surprised to find that their AC system is not functioning properly when it is needed most. Our air conditioning and heating technicians can fix your system quickly, thanks to years of experience and expertise in the fields of air conditioning repair, heating repair, and furnace repair.

Baltimore residents and businesses that need quick maintenance of their air conditioning system before the heat of the summer are certainly recommended to contact us for the service. In the event that your air conditioning or furnace system needs more than a quick tune up, we can also replace your system for a new one as soon as possible. We offer a full line of options from major manufacturers, including Carrier and Bryant. Turn to us for any of your heating or air conditioning needs in the Baltimore, Maryland area and surrounding regions.

Serving These Cities:
Aberdeen, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Abingdon, Annapolis, Annapolis Junction, Arnold, Ashton, Baldwin, Baltimore, Bel Air, Belcamp, Beltsville, Benson, Bethesda, Boring, Bowie, Brinklow, Brookeville, Brooklandville, Brooklyn, Burtonsville, Butler, Catonsville, Chase, Chevy Chase, Churchton, Churchville, Clarksville, Cockeysville, College Park, Columbia, Cooksville, Crofton, Crownsville, Curtis Bay, Darlington, Davidsonville, Dayton, Deale, Derwood, DHS, Dundalk, Edgewater, Edgewood, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Essex, Fallston, Finksburg, Forest Hill, Fork, Fort George G Meade, Fort Howard, Frederick, Freeland, Friendship, Fulton, Gaithersburg, Galesville, Gambrills, Gibson Island, Glen Arm, Glen Burnie, Glenelg, Glenn Dale, Glenwood, Glyndon, Grasonville, Greenbelt, Gunpowder, Gwynn Oak, Halethorpe, Hampstead, Hanover, Harmans, Harwood, Havre de Grace, Highland, Hunt Valley, Hyattsville, Hydes, Jarrettsville, Jessup, Joppa,Keymar, Kingsville, Lanham, Laurel, Lineboro, Linthicum Heights, Lisbon, Long Green, Lothian, Lutherville Timonium, Manchester, Marriottsville, Maryland Line, Mayo, Middle River, Millersville, Monkton, Montgomery Village, Mount Airy, New Windsor, Nottingham, Odenton, Olney, Owings Mills, Parkton, Parkville, Pasadena, Perry Hall, Perryman, Phoenix, Pikesville, Potomac, Pylesville, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Riderwood, Riva, Rockville, Rosedale, Sandy Spring, Savage, Severn, Severna Park, Shady Side, Silver Spring, Simpsonville, Sparks Glencoe, Sparrows Point, Spencerville, Stevenson, Stevensville, Street, Sykesville, Taneytown, Towson, Tracys Landing, Union Bridge, Upper Falls, Upper Marlboro, Upperco, West Friendship, West River, Westminster, White Hall, White Marsh, Whiteford, Williamsport, Windsor Mill, Woodbine, Woodstock

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Seminars to be held May 21 in Lauderdale-by-Sea and June 6 in Hollywood, Florida and Free Webinar for Hurricane Preparedness on May 23

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/23/2012 -- The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host two Hurricane Preparedness Seminar Panels for Condominium Associations with the first being on Monday, May 21st from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Jarvis Hall located at 4501 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida 33308. The second will be held on Wednesday, June 6th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center located at 1301 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33019. The events are open to all residents of the community, Condo Association Board Members and Property Managers. Admission is free.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1st and ends November 30st. Compared to 2011, weather patterns will yield a less-conducive environment for tropical storms to develop. Strong, high-level winds are in place over the western and central Caribbean, promoting increased wind shear. If these high-level winds do not abate, increased wind shear will inhibit tropical storm development early in the season.

"When it comes to hurricane preparedness and disaster recovery, TCG, the leading community association management company, offers best practices based on over two decades of experience on the proper way to prepare and protect our communities from hurricanes, as well as provide them with disaster recovery services," said Tim O'Keefe, CEO of The Continental Group.

The May hurricane seminars will be moderated by Julie Magaldi, Director of High-Rise Operation Assessments for The Continental Group. The interactive panel will discuss best practices in hurricane preparedness and focus on helping attendees create a realistic, functional plan critical for successful preparation, response and recovery should a hurricane strike. Panelists will include Turner Billups, TCG's Vice President of High-Rise for Broward County; Raul Schwedt, Structural & Mechanical PE for RAS Engineers; James Pearlson, Project Manager for RAS Engineers; Dave Vaughn, Certified Arborist for Lukes-Sawgrass Landscaping and Dave Guenther, Branch Manager for Lukes-Sawgrass Landscaping. Prior to the seminar, over a dozen vendors will exhibit their products and services as related to hurricane preparation and restoration for condominiums. Vendors will include roofers, landscaping services, elevator services and generator providers, to name a few.

Topics will include steps for creating a personal hurricane plan, including: How to protect your community, common areas and property, how to prepare for an evacuation, what to expect before, during and after a storm and how to train your community and residents to respond quickly and efficiently in the event of a storm.

For more information or to RSVP, please visit http://www.eventsTCGMGT.com/ibshurricane or contact Astrid Marten at 954-734-4455 or email amarten@tcgmgt.com. All attendees must be pre-registered.

The June hurricane seminar will be moderated by Julie Magaldi, Director of High-Rise Operation Assessments for The Continental Group. The interactive panel will discuss best practices in hurricane preparedness and focus on helping attendees create a realistic, functional plan critical for successful preparation, response and recovery should a hurricane strike. Panelists will include Louis Pincus, Senior Vice President for The Continental Group; Raul Schwedt, Structural & Mechanical PE for RAS Engineers; James Pearlson, Project Manager for RAS Engineers; Dave Vaughn, Certified Arborist for Lukes-Sawgrass Landscaping and Dave Guenther, Branch Manager for Lukes-Sawgrass Landscaping. Prior to the seminar, over a dozen vendors will exhibit their products and services as related to hurricane preparation and restoration for condominiums. Vendors will include roofers, landscaping services, elevator services and generator providers, to name a few.

Topics will include steps for creating a personal hurricane plan, including: How to protect your community, common areas and property, how to prepare for an evacuation, what to expect before, during and after a storm and how to train your community and residents to respond quickly and efficiently in the event of a storm.

For more information or to RSVP, please visit http://www.eventsTCGMGT.com/holhurricane or contact Astrid Marten at 954-734-5522 or email amarten@tcgmgt.com. All attendees must be pre-registered.

In addition, TCG will host a free "Hurricane Preparedness for Associations Webinar" on Wednesday May 23, from 11 a.m. – Noon. To register for the webinar, please visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/765405586.

To learn more about The Continental Group, call (954) 925-8200, toll-free: (800) 215-2316 or visit http://www.thecontinentalgroupinc.com.

About The Continental Group, Inc.
Founded in 1990, The Continental Group's corporate headquarters is located in Hollywood, FL.

It also has regional offices in Boca Raton, Miami, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Vero Beach, Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Jacksonville and Destin. The company is the largest manager of condominium and homeowner associations in the state, and one of South Florida's leading private sector employers.

Today, The Continental Group manages and maintains 1,500 Associations and more than 310,000 residential units. As the leading community association management company in Florida, Continental pioneered many of the practices widely utilized throughout the industry today.

The Continental Group is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units. FSR is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. More information about FirstService is available at firstservice.com.

To learn more about The Continental Group, call (954) 925-8200, toll-free: (800) 215-2316 or visit tcgmgt.com.

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Escape to Estero Island buy THREE nights get the FOURTH night FREE

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2012 -- The Continental Group Realty's (TCGR) hospitality division is pleased to announce the "Escape to Estero Island, buy THREE nights and get the FOURTH night FREE" spring package for a relaxing getaway in one of Southwest Florida's favorite destinations overlooking the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This vacation package is the perfect match for couples and families who enjoy Florida's beaches on Fort Myers' Estero Island. This offer is available on http://www.SandalsInTheSand.com; please check the website for availability. Holiday periods excluded, based on availability, no discounts may be combined.

The Sandals in the Sand "Escape to Estero Island" spring vacation package offers visitors their choice of three beautiful resorts located on breathtaking Estero Island: Seaside All-Suite Resort, Casa Playa Beach Resort and Cornerstone Beach Resort. These resorts are a tropical paradise providing soothing hospitality and relaxation, while offering various package options that will fit most budgets. A perfect family or romantic couple's spring vacation is available and affordable.

Just north of Naples, you will experience Florida the way it used to be. Estero Island offers miles of white, sandy beaches along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and is complete with extraordinary sunsets, exceptional shelling and unique wildlife that attract visitors worldwide.

Estero Island is an ideal spring getaway location with tropical breezes, great beaches, exquisite dining and luxurious accommodations. Marinas throughout Estero Island are perfect for boating adventures including romantic sunset cruises, sightseeing cruises and deep-sea fishing. For nature lovers, just cross a bridge at the southern tip of the island to escape to Lovers Key State Park – a harbor for wildlife and home to West Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits, and bald eagles.

Experience the suite life and make this a getaway to remember with a choice of three great resorts:

The Seaside All – Suite Resort, located in the middle of Estero Island, is rated number three out of 20 on Trip Advisor's popularity index.

This resort offers 50 suites each equipped with two bedrooms, a large inviting living/dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, two full baths, a heated pool, and a private screened in lanai that lets you enjoy the warm tropical breezes and dine al fresco over spectacular sunsets. View details at http://www.seasideresort.us/ or call toll free 888-226-6555.

The Casa Playa Beach Resort is an all-suite resort located on the exclusive north tip of Estero Island. The 35-unit resort condominiums are each privately owned and individually decorated. All suites have private balconies and high speed wireless Internet. Casa Playa resort offers two pet-friendly designated floors, a heated pool, picnic area, gas grills, beach lounge chairs and a serene private beach area. For more information visit http://www.casaplayaresort.com/ or call toll free 1-800-569-4876.

The Cornerstone Beach Hotel, located mid-island, has 12 elegant, non-smoking one and two bedroom units all with incredible views of the Gulf of Mexico. Suites include a fully appointed kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and screened lanais. All contain flat panel televisions in the living room and bedrooms. Beautiful views can also be enjoyed while swimming and sunning by the heated Gulf front pool. See details at http://www.cornerstonebeachhotel.com/ or call toll free 1-888-226-6555.

About The Continental Group Realty
The Continental Group Realty, a subsidiary of The Continental Group, Inc. (TCG), brings together tenants with property owners, visitors with destination rentals and investors with developers. Since its inception, The Continental Group Realty has become Florida's most reputable Residential Income Property Management Company, proving repeatedly its commitment to building long-term professional relationships. With over 200 team members and a dozen offices throughout Florida, TCGR has developed several specialized divisions to service the growing and diverse needs of the residential rental and leasing management industry. For more information please visit http://www.tcgr.com or http://www.SandalsInTheSand.com

The Continental Group is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units.

FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector. Further information may be obtained at http://www.firstservice.com.

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Save Up to $1,350 on a New Air Conditioning System and Lower Your Yearly Energy Costs

Baltimore, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/18/2012 -- The Baltimore, Maryland area and surrounding communities are prone to hot, humid summers and with an early and warm spring; many are preparing for record setting summer temperatures. To make sure that you stay cool and save money on costly energy bills, your local Baltimore, Maryland air conditioning/heating dealers and premier providers of residential and commercial air conditioning/heating sales, installation and repair, have just announced their new Spring 2012 Rebate Offers. So from now through June 30, 2012, you can save up to $1,350 on a new Carrier System; the trusted brand that invented modern Air Conditioning or up to $1,250 on a new Bryant System; another top quality brand that you can count on. Rebate savings are based on the specific equipment purchased and for further details please visit, http://baltimoreaccompanies.com/.

Spring is typically the time of year that home and business owners buy air conditioning systems, due to rapidly rising temperatures and equipment failures. Unfortunately, many people in Baltimore, Maryland will find themselves with a non-working air conditioning system in the midst of the hottest projected spring and summers in recent history! However, if you want to find out more about attractive spring rebates and incentives on new energy efficient residential or commercial air conditioning and heating systems, or have your current system inspected, there is no better time than now. Just visit, http://baltimoreaccompanies.com/.

About Baltimore, Maryland Heating and Air Conditioning Companies
Turn to the Baltimore, MD experts in residential and commercial heating and air conditioning repair and installation today!

We connect consumers to ac companies and heating companies in Baltimore, MD. Our selection of air conditioning and heating companies provide air conditioning and heating services such as air conditioning repair, heating repair, air conditioner installation and heating installation to the greater Baltimore area.

The Baltimore area is prone to both hot summers and cold winters; meaning that proper heating and air conditioning is vital. Residents in the Baltimore region who avoid air conditioning maintenance or heating maintenance throughout the year may be surprised to find that their AC system is not functioning properly when it is needed most. Our air conditioning and heating technicians can fix your system quickly, thanks to years of experience and expertise in the fields of air conditioning repair, heating repair, and furnace repair.

Baltimore residents and businesses that need quick maintenance of their air conditioning system before the heat of the summer are certainly recommended to contact us for the service. In the event that your air conditioning or furnace system needs more than a quick tune up, we can also replace your system for a new one as soon as possible. We offer a full line of options from major manufacturers, including Carrier and Bryant. Turn to us for any of your heating or air conditioning needs in the Baltimore, Maryland area and surrounding regions.

Serving These Cities
Aberdeen, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Abingdon, Annapolis, Annapolis Junction, Arnold, Ashton, Baldwin, Baltimore, Bel Air, Belcamp, Beltsville, Benson, Bethesda, Boring, Bowie, Brinklow, Brookeville, Brooklandville, Brooklyn, Burtonsville, Butler, Catonsville, Chase, Chevy Chase, Churchton, Churchville, Clarksville, Cockeysville, College Park, Columbia, Cooksville, Crofton, Crownsville, Curtis Bay, Darlington, Davidsonville, Dayton, Deale, Derwood, DHS, Dundalk, Edgewater, Edgewood, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Essex, Fallston, Finksburg, Forest Hill, Fork, Fort George G Meade, Fort Howard, Frederick, Freeland, Friendship, Fulton, Gaithersburg, Galesville, Gambrills, Gibson Island, Glen Arm, Glen Burnie, Glenelg, Glenn Dale, Glenwood, Glyndon, Grasonville, Greenbelt, Gunpowder, Gwynn Oak, Halethorpe, Hampstead, Hanover, Harmans, Harwood, Havre de Grace, Highland, Hunt Valley, Hyattsville, Hydes, Jarrettsville, Jessup, Joppa,Keymar, Kingsville, Lanham, Laurel, Lineboro, Linthicum Heights, Lisbon, Long Green, Lothian, Lutherville Timonium, Manchester, Marriottsville, Maryland Line, Mayo, Middle River, Millersville, Monkton, Montgomery Village, Mount Airy, New Windsor, Nottingham, Odenton, Olney, Owings Mills, Parkton, Parkville, Pasadena, Perry Hall, Perryman, Phoenix, Pikesville, Potomac, Pylesville, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Riderwood, Riva, Rockville, Rosedale, Sandy Spring, Savage, Severn, Severna Park, Shady Side, Silver Spring, Simpsonville, Sparks Glencoe, Sparrows Point, Spencerville, Stevenson, Stevensville, Street, Sykesville, Taneytown, Towson, Tracys Landing, Union Bridge, Upper Falls, Upper Marlboro, Upperco, West Friendship, West River, Westminster, White Hall, White Marsh, Whiteford, Williamsport, Windsor Mill, Woodbine, Woodstock

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Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/09/2012 -- Travelpro, the inventor of Rollaboard® luggage and a leader in innovative, high quality luggage design introduces the Crew™ 9 Collection, its super collection of premium luggage now including both Rollaboard and Spinner models.

Long the choice of flight crews and frequent travelers around the world, the latest Crew collection is a leap forward in innovation, lightweight durability, style and effortless mobility. This versatile 14-piece collection combines lightweight durable luggage, checkpoint friendly business cases and spinners all in one matching collection. It was designed specifically for the frequent business and leisure traveler with performance features that work smartly together to make every aspect of the trip easier. The collection features the patent-pending PowerScope Extension Handle that minimizes wobble and maximizes durability and the patent-pending Contour Grip on Spinners that ensures comfort and easy maneuverability.

"The Crew 9 collection sets a new standard of excellence for the luggage industry. Its innovative performance and utility features ease the frustrations of traveling, from packing and unpacking to check-in and airport security," said Scott Applebee Vice President of Marketing for Travelpro. "With 8 carry-on models and 3 spinner models, Crew 9 truly makes travel easier. "

The Crew 9 collection has unique features for every traveller's need, including totes, carry-on and check-through luggage, a carry-on garment bag, and a check-point friendly computer briefcase and backpack. The removable, sealed ball-bearing wheels on Rollaboard models are tested for over 30 miles and the handle system is tested over 15,000 cycles for optimal performance. Each product is made with micro-ballistic nylon fabric with DuraGuard™ fabric protection and ergonomic zipper pulls to ensure long-lasting durability and ease of use.

In addition to the myriad of features that provide strength and durability, the Crew 9 Collection was designed for convenience and efficiency. Each Rollaboard model contains easily accessible, large front pockets for last-minute items and a number of internal pockets for organization and the storage of valuables. Its new extension handle system accommodates users of different heights, stopping at 38" and 43", and is strong enough to support a tote or case. The Polypropylene Honeycomb Frame provides durable and lightweight construction, and its removable suiter system and extra-wide tie-down straps minimize wrinkling during travel. The four-point stability system prevents tipping when luggage is expanded. Other features include a hidden ID holder which holds a standard size business card, 2 ½" expansion capability for additional packing room, and a detachable Add-A-Bag strap for hands-free carrying of extra bags, which allows totes, cases and backpacks to be carried on the front of the bag for easy on the go traveling.

The Crew 9 Collection is available in fashionable black and titanium gray fabric colors. The entire line includes the following options: Deluxe Tote, Checkpoint Friendly Computer Briefcase, Business Backpack, Rolling Business Tote , 20" Expandable Business Plus Rollaboard, 22" Expandable Rollaboard Suiter, 24" Expandable Rollaboard Suiter, 26" Expandable Rollaboard Suiter, 28" Expandable Rollaboard Suiter, Rolling Garment Bag (Carry-on), 50" Rolling Garment Bag. Additionally, the collection offers a 21" Expandable Spinner with Suiter, 25" Expandable Spinner with Suiter and 29" Expandable Spinner with Suiter.

The Crew 9 collection will also include Hardside Spinner models that will be introduced in August. This Hardside collection will feature all the innovative offerings of Crew 9, combining 2 ½" expansion capability and exceptional durability with effortless mobility. The Travelpro Crew 9 collection is built to last and comes with a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

About Travelpro®
For twenty five years, Travelpro International has prided itself on design innovation and durability in crafting the highest quality luggage for travellers worldwide. Since transforming the ease of modern day travel with The Original Rollaboard® wheeled luggage, Travelpro® has been the brand of choice for flight crews and frequent travelers worldwide. Travelpro is dedicated to building a lifelong relationship with its customers by consistently understanding and exceeding their needs. The company offers a variety of innovative, high-quality luggage collections and computer briefs; each aimed at a specific user lifestyle and rigorously tested. Travelpro was the winner of the 2009 and 2010 Leading Edge Award from Executive Travel Magazine for "The Best Carry-on Case." Travelpro is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the invention of the Rollaboard® throughout 2012.

Please visit Travelpro at travelpro.com for a full list of the latest products and retail locations.

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Award Winning St. Lucia Resort Offers the Perfect Gift for an Exotic Mother’s Day Package at Incredible Prices!

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/04/2012 -- In celebration of Mother's Day, Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, the premier Caribbean all-inclusive resort for romance and family travel, located on St. Lucia's exotic southern coast, is offering an exclusive Mother's Day All-Inclusive Spa getaway package. Give that special lady in your life a present she will cherish forever with savings of up to 50 percent.

This special spa package is perfect for guests looking to rejuvenate skin, restore a sense of well-being and soothe away worries, especially for a multitasking mom in need of pampering. Guests must book their spa getaway by May 30, 2012 to enjoy water view accommodations, with rates starting at just $159 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Make this a memorable Mother's Day with a gift your loved ones will always remember.

This exclusive package is valid for travel between April 30 and June 30, 2012 and includes the following:

- One treatment per person, per day* at the resort's newly revamped Kai Mer Spa featuring eight indoor treatment rooms, three new oceanfront cabanas, sauna and steam rooms, a new product line and a range of new tropical organic treatments
- Champagne toast upon check-in
- All meals, drinks and snacks daily in a choice of four restaurants
- Premium brand cocktails in a choice of six bars
- Daily activities, nightly entertainment, plus themed dinners
- Daily exercise options including yoga, pilates, aqua aerobics, power walks and more!
- All transfers to and from Hewanorra International Airport
- All taxes and gratuities

"Whether you want to take your family or just find a couples getaway, Coconut Bay is the ultimate Mother's Day gift for those looking to get the most value out of their vacation," said Mark Adams, president of Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa. "The resort is an 85 acre tropical oasis with on-site amenities and close proximity to the island's top attractions, which allows guests to customize their vacation experience to combine elements of relaxation, fun, adventure and culture. The newly updated elegant oceanfront Kai Mer Spa and this amazing spa package provide moms with the ultimate serene retreat."

For reservations or for more information visit http://www.CBayResort.com or call 877-352-8898 to secure the Mother's Day All-Inclusive Spa Package.

- One treatment per day except arrival and departure day

About Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa
Nowhere else in St. Lucia can you step foot off the plane and into paradise faster! St. Lucia's exotic southern coast is home to Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, an all-inclusive AAA Three Diamond resort catering to families, singles, couples and honeymooners alike and located less than five minutes from the Hewanorra International Airport. The resort features two worlds in one with the Harmony and Splash wings.

"Harmony" is a tranquil adult-only oasis offering an intimate setting for a romantic escape with a coconut palm-fringed pool, braided hammocks, private cabana beds and the oceanfront Kai-Mer Spa. The young at heart are drawn to "Splash," the resort's tropical playground featuring CocoLand Kidz Klub, a paintball facility, a watersports complex offering kitesurfing and the island's largest water park. This casually beautiful Caribbean resort has 250-rooms on 85 acres. Coconut Bay is highly rated on TripAdvisor and has received impressive accolades ranging from the Travelocity Excellence Award, AAA Three Diamond, and the "Green Level Award" from Transat.

For more information or reservations, please visit http://www.cbayresort.com, "Like" us on
Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/CoconutBay.

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Presented by Heart's Desire International and featuring New York Times Best-selling Author Laura Doyle on May 19th and May 20th

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/04/2012 -- Do modern women want to surrender to a man? If the explosive sales of Fifty Shades of Grey, an erotic novel about a man who dominates and instructs an innocent college girl in S&M are any indication, they at least enjoy the fantasy. However, according to Heart's Desire International, which hosts The Lifelong Romance Seminar on May 19th, and The Sweet Surrender Workshop for Wives and Girlfriends on May 20th the idea of not having to be in charge all the time is alluring for women who make decisions all day at work and as parents. The organization bases its workshops, coaching and retreats on another New York Times best-selling book; "The Surrendered Wife" and "The Surrendered Single" by Laura Doyle, who will come from California to be at both events.

Instead of fantasizing about S&M, Heart's Desire International (http;//www.heartsdesireintl.com) teaches women to reconnect with their femininity and their longing to feel desired and protected by a man. According to Heart's Desire co-founder Gladys Diaz, "Many of our clients – whether they work in the corporate world, or in the home – are tired of being managers of the universe, and surrendering – or giving up trying to control anyone but themselves – brings them the peace of knowing that they do not have to manage every single decision in their relationship. Perhaps the reason women are so attracted to Fifty Shades of Grey is because the man takes charge – albeit in a degrading way to the woman. Although women enjoy being leaders at work, many women also yearn to feel cherished and taken care of in their relationships. We find that feminine is the new feminism."

In addition to their workshops, Heart's Desire international and Laura Doyle are also hosting The Lifelong Romance Retreat for women in Fort Lauderdale June 22nd -24th. They describe the event as a pleasure weekend and note activities like dining on a yacht, doing sun salutations, and enjoying the South Florida nightlife as part of the agenda. But according to Doyle, the purpose of the retreat is for women to learn and practice the habits that lead to lifelong romance.

"Not everyone has gotten the word yet that they can put an end to chronic heartbreak and loneliness by learning a few skills," says Doyle. "This spring and summer hundreds will make that breakthrough at our workshops and at the Lifelong Romance Retreat for women in South Florida from June 22-24."

The organization often receives wedding announcements from graduates of the singles and girlfriends program and thank you notes from the wives whose marriages have been transformed into passionate, peaceful, intimate relationships.

"Over a decade ago, Laura Doyle started a "Romance Revolution" which is now practiced in 26 countries across the world. Now she is bringing the revolution to South Florida," adds Diaz. "Fantasy is great, but it's even more gratifying to have a real-life romance that's worthy of the movies and worthy of your life."

For more information or to register for one of Heart's Desires programs, please visit http://www.heartsdesireintl.com.

For more information about the Lifelong Romance Retreat in South Florida from June 22-24 and New York Times best-selling author Laura Doyle, visit www.lauradoyle.org.

About Laura Doyle
The press said that New York Times best-selling author and relationship expert Laura Doyle has started "a movement – the genuine kind, the kind with social implications, and the kind that change us forever." Today the social revolution Laura started has spread in over 15 languages and 26 countries as women of all ages have discovered her extraordinary tools for creating intimate, passionate, peaceful relationships.

Laura has appeared on The CBS Evening News, Dateline NBC, The Today Show, Fox, BET, The Early Show and The View, and in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The London Telegraph, People Magazine, Time Magazine and Newsweek. Her methods of transforming unhappy marriages into passionate unions and helping single women attract the love that had previously eluded them are legendary.

As one of the top relationship experts and speakers in the world, her authentic, powerful, and personal presentations inspire and make a difference not just to her audiences but also to their loved ones. In her popular workshops and life-changing retreats she reveals poignant experiences from her own 22-year marriage. The Los Angeles Times writes that wives who adopt her program "swear by its effectiveness in relieving marital discord and their inability to cope with the pressures of trying to be superwomen." Laura is extremely pleased to be partners with Gladys Diaz of Heart's Desire International, in her mission to transform the romantic lives of women all over the United States and internationally.

Laura lives near Los Angeles, with her hilarious husband, John Doyle, who has been dressing himself since before she was born. Currently, she is writing her fourth book, developing media projects in the U.S. and Europe, and expanding her training organization for women who teach her methods worldwide.

About Gladys Diaz
Gladys Diaz found her true calling when a South Florida group of single women asked her to be their 'married mentor' and coach. The group wanted Gladys to show them how to have the kind of relationship she shares with her husband, Ric. Gladys applied more than a decade of experience as a trainer, public speaker and coach to training the women, whose lives changed completely as a result. Next, Gladys began offering coaching and training for women who were married and in exclusive committed relationships. Later, she co-founded Heart's Desire International, LLC (HDI) to empower women by teaching them the skills they need to create and nurture intimate relationships.

As a coach and workshop leader, Gladys shows women all over the world how to go from being lonely singles, struggling girlfriends and unsatisfied wives into women who enjoy their birthright: Being cherished and adored by the man who's right for them. Gladys, who is also a certified Surrendered Wife and Surrendered Single trainer, has kept careful track of the progress of HDI students by measuring relationships formed, engagements and weddings, as well as marriages saved and transformed. Her successful track-record caught the attention of best-selling author and relationship expert, Laura Doyle, who recruited Gladys to be her partner and Director of Coaching and Training for the Lifelong Romance Institute, which provides certified coach training and Lifelong Romance Retreats for Women.

Gladys lives in South Florida with her amazing husband, Ricardo, and her two wonderful children, Nicolas and Xavier. Currently, she is writing a book for girlfriends and working with Heart's Desire International to create a new paradigm in the world of relationships.

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Next meeting to be held on May 1st

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/24/2012 -- As a new organization intended to mobilize residents, the MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance (MBNA), formerly named MidBeach Homeowners Alliance (MBHA), will continue to serve as a platform for Miami Beach homeowners and businesses. All residents and business owners in the MidBeach area are invited to attend the MBNA meeting on Tuesday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m., hosted by the Green Diamond Condominium, located at 4775 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida.

"The inaugural MidBeach Homeowners Alliance held on March 19th was a tremendous success," said Jerry Libbin, Vice Mayor of Miami Beach and President and CEO of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. "The participation and representation from over a dozen different condominiums along MidBeach helped build the momentum for the formal establishment of a community driven organization."

As a result of the meeting, the attendees elected to change the name of the organization to the Midbeach Neighborhood Alliance (MBNA). The participants also decided that future meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month.

During the May 1st meeting, the MBNA founding members will continue to discuss the mission, goals and constitution of the organization representing the interests of homeowners in the MidBeach District of Miami Beach, spanning from 23rd Street to 63rd Street.

The MBNA was formed by community leaders who sought to create a platform for MidBeach residents to collaborate and communicate common interests effectively and mobilize support for important issues.

Some areas of discussions will include: Crime prevention, traffic safety, neighborhood beautification, municipal planning and zoning changes, as well as the need for more effective and consistent communications with elected leaders, government officials and the business community.

Founding partners of the MBNA include: The Continental Group, 5600 Condominium, Blue Diamond, Canyon Ranch Residence, The Caribbean, Carriage House, The Executive Condominium, Green Diamond, Imperial House, Maison Grande, Mosaic, Regency Tower, Seacoast 5151, Seacoast 5700, Kane & Company, and Siegfriend, Rivera, Lerner, De La Torre, Sobel.

Additionally, founding members of the new MBNA include: Miami Beach Commissioner and Vice Mayor Jerry Libbin, Matthew Abramowitz, Alejandro & Kate Arce, Avra Bank, David Basch, Matteo Bianchi, Kevin Brill, Alicia Casanova, David & Carol Cohen, Justin Fuhrman, Michael Girotto, Muhammad Hasan, Nancy Ladd, Roger Leifer, Simon Nemni, Chana Perl, James Richmond, Laverne Rodriguez, Miriam Ruiz, Kim Selmore and Gustavo Verite.

The MBNA strongly encourages MidBeach residents to attend and reach out to fellow neighbors to encourage their participation. The success of the MBNA is heavily dependent on resident involvement and community support.

The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company is proud to be spearheading the recently formed MidBeach Neighborhood Alliance (MBNA). For more information, please contact, Shelly Tygielski, VP of Communications for TCG, at 954-378-1086 or at stygielski@tcgmgt.com.

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Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/17/2012 -- The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, received numerous recognitions at the Fourth Annual Florida Communities of Excellence Awards hosted on Friday, March 30, 2012 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Conference Center in Hollywood, Florida.

Sponsored by the Florida Community Association Journal, the awards recognize communities from across the state that are setting the standards in meeting today's communities' challenges and for outstanding achievements that benefit residents, enhance property values and contribute to the quality of life in Florida. A panel of independent experts, including representatives of leading state and local government departments and agencies, judged the awards. With 10 award categories, winners were chosen from both smaller communities (fewer than 400 units) as well as larger communities.

The 2012 "Managers of Excellence" Award included TCG Community Association Managers, Kathy Jean Pinchuk of Valencia Shores in Lake Worth and Kristoffer Schaeffer of Solaire at the Plaza in Orlando, who were inducted during the Florida Communities of Excellence Conference & Awards Ceremony, which honored a total of seven of the state's outstanding Community Association Managers. The managers were chosen based on the cumulative performance of their associations.

The Carbonell Condominium in Brickell Key won in the small communities' category for "Energy & Water Conservation (Non-Landscaping)" for its sustainable practices and resource conversation programs. Other TCG managed properties recognized were Edgewater Condominium of Broward County in Coral Springs and Anclote Point Town Home in Tarpon Springs, which both won in the small communities' category "The Comeback Kid." This award presented by BB&T Association Services recognizes communities whose boards and managers have developed and implemented successful turnaround programs by revitalizing distressed properties.

"The Continental Group strives to bring the industry's top professionals and finest resources together to deliver exactly what our associations and residents need to thrive," said Tim O'Keefe, President of TCG. "We are proud of the TCG communities and professional staff that were recognized in the different categories of the Communities of Excellence Awards."

The Continental Group was also a Diamond-level sponsor of the awards program joined by other sponsors who have business interests dedicated to the servicing the needs of residents of condominiums and homeowner associations.

About The Florida Communities of Excellence Awards
The Florida Communities of Excellence Awards is a unique recognition program that shines a spotlight on the positive and productive initiatives taking place in condominiums, homeowners associations and cooperatives across Florida. Now in its fourth year, the independently judged program enables the top communities in the state to promote their accomplishments and raise their profiles while documenting their success and enabling others to learn from their examples. For more information, please visit communitiesofexcellence.net

About The Continental Group, Inc.
Founded in 1990, The Continental Group's corporate headquarters is located in Hollywood, FL.
It also has regional offices in Boca Raton, Miami, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Vero Beach, Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Jacksonville and Destin. The company is the largest manager of condominium and homeowner associations in the state, and one of South Florida's leading private sector employers.

Today, The Continental Group manages and maintains 1,500 Associations and more than 310,000 residential units. As the leading community association management company in Florida, Continental pioneered many of the practices widely utilized throughout the industry today.

The Continental Group is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units. FSR is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. More information about FirstService is available at firstservice.com.

To learn more about The Continental Group, call (954) 925-8200, toll-free: (800) 215-2316 or visit tcgmgt.com.

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To make sure that you stay cool and save money on costly energy bills, your local Washington D.C. air conditioning/heating dealers, installation and repair, have just announced their new Spring 2012 Rebate Offers.

Washington DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/17/2012 -- With an early spring, record setting temperatures and cherry blossoms blooming all around Washington, D.C., many residents and businesses are preparing for a hot summer in the coming months! To make sure that you stay cool and save money on costly energy bills, your local Washington D.C. air conditioning/heating dealers and premier providers of residential and commercial air conditioning/heating sales, installation and repair, have just announced their new Spring 2012 Rebate Offers. So from now through June 30, 2012, you can save up to $1,350 on a new Carrier System; the trusted brand that invented modern Air Conditioning or up to $1,250 on a new Bryant System; another top quality brand that you can count on. Rebate savings are based on the specific equipment purchased and for further details please visit, http://washingtondcaccompanies.com/2012-spring-savings.

Spring is typically the time of year that home and business owners buy air conditioning systems, due to rapidly rising temperatures and equipment failures. Unfortunately, many people in Washington, D.C. will find themselves with a non-working air conditioning system in the midst of the hottest projected spring and summers in recent history! However, if you want to find out more about attractive spring rebates and incentives on new energy efficient residential or commercial air conditioning and heating systems, or have your current system inspected, there is no better time than now. Just visit, http://washingtondcaccompanies.com/2012-spring-savings.

About Washington D.C. Heating and Air Conditioning Companies
Turn to the Washington, DC experts in residential and commercial heating and air conditioning repair and installation today!

You will find the top professional Washington, D.C. area heating and cooling companies to install, repair and maintain your heating and cooling systems and keep your home or business comfortable. Our heating and cooling service experts have years of experience with the maintenance, repair and installation of all makes and models of heating and cooling systems. Regular servicing of your heating and cooling system helps keep you cool in the hot and humid Washington D.C. area summers and warm during the raw and damp Washington D.C. area winters.

If your system needs to be replaced, we offer a full line of options from all the major manufacturers of heating and cooling units, including Carrier and Bryant.

We have earned a reputation for excellence in customer service in the Washington D.C. area and take pride in going the extra mile for our customers to achieve complete satisfaction with our heating and cooling services.

Serving These Cities:
Adamstown, Alexandria, Annapolis, Ashburn, Ashton, Barnesville, Beallsville, Beltsville, Bethesda, Bowie, Boyds, Brinklow, Brookeville, Burtonsville, Cabin John, Capitol Heights, Chantilly, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Clinton, Columbia, Crofton, Damascus, Davidsonville, Derwood, Dickerson, Ellicott City, Fairfax, Falls Church, Ford, Frederick, Fulton, Gaithersburg, Gambrills, Garrett Park, Germantown, Glen Echo, Glenn Dale, Highland, Huntingtown, Ijamsville, Kensington, Laurel, Mc Lean, Monrovia, Montgomery Village, Mount Airy, New Market, Odenton, Olney, Owings, Poolesville, Potomac, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring, Spencerville, Suburb Maryland Fac, Sykesville, Takoma Park, Upper Marlboro, Washington, Washington Grove

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-Award Winning Magnet High School DASH Film Program Stars-

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- The Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH) 12th Annual Phantom Film Festival will continue its tradition of student cinematic excellence at The Historic Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts located at 174 East Flagler Street, Miami on May 12, 2012 at 7 P.M. Tickets are $10 pre-sale at the school, $10 at the door the night of the screening or available through Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com.

Since its humble beginnings 11 years ago at the historic Lyric Theatre, DASH's Annual Phantom Film Festival has steadily grown.

"It is only through community and industry support that we can continue to provide our students with this amazing opportunity in the cinematic arts that will enrich their academic experience," added Tim Pike, Lead Film/Entertainment Teacher at DASH.

For 11 years the DASH Annual Phantom Film Festival has provided the Film/Entertainment Technology students at DASH with a public venue to showcase their quality, award winning films.

The Phantom Film Festival also serves as an important fundraiser. Proceeds from ticket sales serve multiple needs; for scholarships to students continuing their education in Film/Entertainment Technology (ET), it gives DASH the opportunity to buy equipment and software to keep the Film/ET program current with college expectations.

DASH Film students continue to be recruited and accepted into the top films schools in the United States. A partial list of colleges where alumni from the DASH Film program are currently majoring in film studies includes NYU Tisch, USC, FSU, SVA, Miami-Dade, RIT, UNC Arts and Art Center in Pasadena.

For more information please contact Tom Pike, Lead Film/Entertainment Technology Teacher at DASH, at 305-219-6863 or email midniteproductions@hotmail.com.

About DASH
DASH is an award-winning, A-graded Miami-Dade County Public Magnet School with a unique curriculum. Students acquire life and professional skills in a context that speaks to their individual abilities and personal goals. "Education by Design" represents the philosophy of the school, which offers its students programs in architecture, industrial design, fashion design, fine arts, visual communications and entertainment technology. All programs are developed and taught by a dedicated team of industry and design professionals. DASH was named the #1 U.S. Magnet School in the United States, by US News & World Report in 2007. For further information please visit dashschool.org.

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Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host the "De-Mystifying Condo Insurance" expert panel seminar about insurance issues for Condo Associations in 2012; presented by FirstService Financial and Willis of Florida, for condominium board members and residents. Registration for the "De-Mystifying Condo Insurance" seminar will start at 6 p.m. and the panel discussion will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18th at the Bristol Tower located at 2127 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida.

As the leading Florida property management company, TCG shares best practices not only in the communities it serves, but in the community-at-large, to help enhance Association Board effectiveness and efficiency. During the "De-Mystifying Condo Insurance" seminar experts will discuss the topics of the insurance renewal process, policy options, risk management, claim handling, appraisals, financing and disclosures.

Focused on the improvement of financial conditions for associations, the seminar will provide attendees with information on best practices and innovations. Participants will gain tools and direction on how to help reduce insurance costs and expand coverage, access to proprietary programs, better terms and conditioner and acquire favorable pricing.

The panel presentation will be hosted by the Brickell Homeowners Association and moderated by Andrew Lester, Senior Vice President of FirstService Financial. Panelists will include Armand DiNapoli, Vice President of Willis of Florida; John Lee, Vice President of FirstService Financial and Juan Cordoba, Wells Fargo Insurance.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their association's questions to the panel representing the broker and the underwriter perspectives. For more information please contact Natalie Brown, Communications Director at the Brickell Homeowners Association at nbrown@brickellhomeowners.com or call 305- 446-3350.

About The Continental Group, Inc.
Founded in 1990, The Continental Group's corporate headquarter is located in Hollywood, FL.

It also has regional offices in Boca Raton, Miami, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Vero Beach, Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Jacksonville and Destin. The company is the largest manager of condominium and homeowner associations in the state, and one of South Florida's leading private sector employers.

Today, The Continental Group manages and maintains 1,500 Associations and more than 310,000 residential units. As the leading community association management company in Florida, Continental pioneered many of the practices widely utilized throughout the industry today.

The Continental Group is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units. FSR is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. More information about FirstService is available at firstservice.com.

To learn more about The Continental Group, call (954) 925-8200, toll-free: (800) 215-2316 or visit tcgmgt.com.

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Boca Raton, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/09/2012 -- Travelpro®, Atlantic® Luggage, and Austin House™ are pleased to announce their "2012 Gift Guide for Moms who Love to Travel." Make this a memorable Mother's Day with a gift from their expansive lines of luggage and travel accessories, designed to suit the needs of the female traveller.

"This year's Gift Guide offers a variety of fashionable luggage and travel accessories that are ideal for mothers who travel and the budgets of their loved ones" said Scott Applebee, Vice President of Marketing for the Travelpro family of brands.

Surprise her with the stylish Travelpro Platinum® 7 Deluxe Tote, a perfect Mother's Day gift constructed with luxury design, distinction and functional superiority. This tote includes a leather monogram patch for the engraving of initials as well as black nickel accents throughout the bag. The Deluxe Tote is available in wine and black nylon fabrics and the suggested retail price is $129.99.

The Executive Pro™ Ladies Rolling Brief is a fashionable gift choice for the working Mom who is a frequent business traveler. This Ladies Rolling Brief is lightweight and durable with ample storage including a business organizer and padded laptop/tablet sleeve. A telescoping handle and ball-bearing wheels deliver what every busy executive needs on the road. The piece is available in black and the suggested retail price is $149.99.

The new lightweight and affordable Maxlite® 2 20" Expandable Carry-on Spinner is another great Mother's Day gift choice. It offers a wide array of innovative features that ease the hassles of travel. The 4-wheel Spinner system provides a smooth glide with 360 degree maneuverability, making it easy to navigate through airport check-in lines and terminals. The patent pending Contour™ Handle Grip improves ergonomic comfort and movement control and the rugged polyester fabric, available in ocean blue and black, is stain and abrasion resistant. Suggested retail price is $139.99.

Make her next trip effortless and stress-free with the Atlantic Ultra® Lite 22" Carry-on Upright, weighing in at only 6 1/2 pounds. With the trend toward ever-increasing airline overweight- and checked-baggage fees, the virtually weightless Atlantic Ultra Lite collection allows her to pack more and pay less when she travels. The collection's best features are the expansive packing interior, the durable exterior fabric and the stylish color choices: cobalt blue, moss green and charcoal. Suggested retail price is $79.99.

Another great gift choice for mom is the Atlantic Compass® 2 25" Expandable Spinner. This lightweight luggage is packed with a wide array of features that makes travel easier. Tested for high-mileage travel, Compass' 2 high quality and durable spinner wheels can roll in multiple directions for maximum mobility through busy airports. A removable garment sleeve comes standard on uprights to help prevent wrinkling of shirts, blouses and pants. The affordable Compass 2 25" Expandable Spinner is the ideal piece for moms packing for the entire family. Suggested retail price is $129.99.

Austin House™, a leading brand of innovative travel accessories, features a multitude of cost effective items that will make unique and useful gifts for this Mother's Day. Let your loved one know that traveling can be hassle-free with this line of travel accessories. The new Austin House Travel Comfort Kit offers a 3-piece set including an eye mask, inflatable pillow and soft fleece blanket. The pillow cover doubles as a convenient storage bag. Another option for the traveling mom is the Austin House Motions-Less elasticized wrist bands that help control nausea due to motion sickness, inner ear imbalance or morning sickness. The wrist bands are one size fits all. Also, the new Austin House Packing Cubes make packing easier and more orderly. Available as a 3-piece set, each cube rolls into its own pouch, taking up minimal space inside your luggage. These versatile cubes are great for any savvy traveler. Or give mom, the new Travel Document Organizer to help her keep her important travel documents secure and in one place. The organizer has a secure zip around closure and a large pocket for documents, a passport and currency along with additional credit card/ID slots.

About Austin House™
Austin House started in 1974 to make travel as safe, comfortable and hassle-free as possible. Today, the strength of Austin House is its vast selection of travel essentials and clever ideas, including safety locks, travel clocks, luggage straps, luggage tags, passport and document holders, personal security, comfort and care items, leather goods, adapters and converters and electronics accessories. A one-stop shop for travel accessories, Austin House is the essential resource for the serious traveler.

Please visit Austin House at austinhouse.com for a full list of the latest products and retail locations.

About Atlantic® Brand Luggage
Since 1919, the Atlantic® brand has been synonymous with affordable, value-added and lightweight luggage. As a market leader in the lightweight luggage segment, including neatly designed uprights and spinners to trendy and smart garment bags and totes, all Atlantic branded luggage is of superior quality and durability. Whether for business or pleasure, travel is easier with Atlantic luggage, now part of the Travelpro family of brands.

Please visit Atlantic Luggage at atlanticluggage.com for a full list of the latest products and retail locations.

About Travelpro
For twenty five years, Travelpro International has prided itself on design innovation and durability in crafting the highest quality luggage for travellers worldwide. Since transforming the ease of modern day travel with The Original Rollaboard® wheeled luggage, Travelpro® has been the brand of choice for flight crews and frequent travelers worldwide. Travelpro is dedicated to building a lifelong relationship with its customers by consistently understanding and exceeding their needs. The company offers a variety of innovative, high-quality luggage collections and computer briefs; each aimed at a specific user lifestyle and rigorously tested. Travelpro was the winner of the 2009 and 2010 Leading Edge Award from Executive Travel Magazine for "The Best Carry-on Case." Travelpro is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the invention of the Rollaboard® throughout 2012.

Please visit Travelpro at travelpro.com for a full list of the latest products and retail locations.

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Presented by Hearts Desire International (heartsdesireintl.com) on April 14 and April 21

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/03/2012 -- Should a wife let her husband handle all the finances, stop giving her opinion and have sex whenever he wants to so they can have a better relationship? Yes, according to Heart's Desire International, who is hosting a free orientation brunch on April 21st to introduce The Sweet Surrender Workshop for Wives and Girlfriends, as well as a one-day workshop on April 14th how to Attract and Marry the Man Who's Right for You. The organization bases its workshops, coaching and retreats on the work of New York Times best-selling author of "The Surrendered Wife" and "The Surrendered Single" Laura Doyle. Doyle will travel from Los Angeles to speak at these two events in South Florida.

Heart's Desire International teaches women to reconnect with their femininity and their longing to be desired. In this age of equality, some critics find the approach outdated and sexist––but not graduates of the Heart's Desire workshops, who swear by the effectiveness of the company's methods in teaching them to have successful relationships.

"Not everyone has gotten the word yet that they can put an end to chronic heartbreak and loneliness by learning a few skills," says Heart's Desire International co-founder Gladys Diaz. "This spring and summer hundreds will make that breakthrough at our workshops and at the Lifelong Romance Retreat for women in South Florida from June 22-24."

The organization often receives wedding announcements from graduates of the singles program and thank you notes from the wives whose marriages have been transformed into passionate, peaceful, intimate relationships.

"Over a decade ago, Laura Doyle started a "Romance Revolution" which is now practiced in 26 countries across the world. Now she is bringing the revolution to South Florida," adds Diaz.

For more information or to register for the FREE brunch for wives and girlfriends or the one-day workshop for singles, please visit heartsdesireintl.com.

For more information about the Lifelong Romance Retreat and New York Times best-selling author Laura Doyle, visit lauradoyle.org.

About Laura Doyle
The press said that New York Times best-selling author and relationship expert Laura Doyle has started "a movement--the genuine kind, the kind with social implications, and the kind that change us forever." Today the social revolution Laura started has spread in over 15 languages and 26 countries as women of all ages have discovered her extraordinary tools for creating intimate, passionate, peaceful relationships.

Laura has appeared on The CBS Evening News, Dateline NBC, The Today Show, Fox, BET, The Early Show and The View, and in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The London Telegraph, People Magazine, Time Magazine and Newsweek. Her methods of transforming unhappy marriages into passionate unions and helping single women attract the love that had previously eluded them are legendary.

As one of the top relationship experts and speakers in the world, her authentic, powerful, and personal presentations inspire and make a difference not just to her audiences but also to their loved ones. In her popular workshops and life-changing retreats she reveals poignant experiences from her own 22-year marriage. The Los Angeles Times writes that wives who adopt her program "swear by its effectiveness in relieving marital discord and their inability to cope with the pressures of trying to be superwomen." Laura is extremely pleased to be partners with Gladys Diaz of Heart's Desire International, in her mission to transform the romantic lives of women all over the United States and internationally.

Laura lives near Los Angeles, with her hilarious husband, John Doyle, who has been dressing himself since before she was born. Currently, she is writing her fourth book, developing media projects in the U.S. and Europe, and expanding her training organization for women who teach her methods worldwide.

About Gladys Diaz
Gladys Diaz found her true calling when a South Florida group of single women asked her to be their 'married mentor' and coach. The group wanted Gladys to show them how to have the kind of relationship she shares with her husband, Ric. Gladys applied more than a decade of experience as a trainer, public speaker and coach to training the women, whose lives changed completely as a result. Next, Gladys began offering coaching and training for women who were married and in exclusive committed relationships. Later, she co-founded Heart's Desire International, LLC (HDI) to empower women by teaching them the skills they need to create and nurture intimate relationships.

As a coach and workshop leader, Gladys shows women all over the world how to go from being lonely singles, struggling girlfriends and unsatisfied wives into women who enjoy their birthright: Being cherished and adored by the man who's right for them. Gladys, who is also a certified Surrendered Wife and Surrendered Single trainer, has kept careful track of the progress of HDI students by measuring relationships formed, engagements and weddings, as well as marriages saved and transformed. Her successful track-record caught the attention of best-selling author and relationship expert, Laura Doyle, who recruited Gladys to be her partner and Director of Coaching and Training for the Lifelong Romance Institute, which provides certified coach training and Lifelong Romance Retreats for Women.

Gladys lives in South Florida with her amazing husband, Ricardo, and her two wonderful children, Nicolas and Xavier. Currently, she is writing a book for girlfriends and working with Heart's Desire International to create a new paradigm in the world of relationships.

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Check Presentation to Condo Board Members to be held on Monday, March 26th at 11 a.m.

Hollywood, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/23/2012 -- The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, will host a historic check presentation to celebrate the successful culmination of years of their efforts on behalf of 65 Independent Condominium Association (ICA) at Kings Point in Delray Beach on March 26th at 11 a.m. at The Continental Group Corporate Offices at 6300 Park of Commerce Blvd. Boca Raton, Fla. The ICA will receive the last of a $30 million insurance settlement from Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA).

When Wilma hit South Florida in 2005, the Kings Point Delray Beach retirement community as a whole was devastated. The ICA buildings and their 3120 units suffered extensive damages to the roofs, siding, patios, expansion joints and meter rooms. TCG cleaned up the destruction as best they could and suggested to the ICA that they hire a public adjuster to represent them. The fact that the ICA had the FFI-obtained Ordinance/ Law coverage, allowed them to ask to have the damaged buildings brought up to new code requirements. Over the years, repairs had been achieved with materials that were no longer considered safe and, in some cases, were no longer manufactured. TCG and public adjusters Goodman, Gable & Gould (GGG) pursued the insurance company to replace roofs and siding completely rather than perform patchwork and bring everything up to new code requirements. Although board members did not expect to surpass the building's 3% windstorm deductible, they put their faith in the public adjuster and allowed TCG to guide them through the process.

It took three years, but thanks to GGG, Rolyn Restoration Company, CPA firm Gerstle & Rosen and Attorney George W. Bush Jr., FIGA agreed to replace the roofs in June 2008. In addition, over half of the ICA buildings received new siding and/or significant allowances for siding replacement. The process was drawn out because the insurance company adjusters refused to acknowledge the extent of the damages and do what should have been done from the onset. Thanks to the key players' perseverance and the patience and trust that the ICA boards placed in their management company, the ICA received a $30 million settlement for the damages and upgrades needed.

Residents of the ICA now live in safer units that are stronger and better built than before the devastating storm. In addition, the ICA is now able to receive better quality insurance because of the structural upgrades.

About The Continental Group, Inc.
Founded in 1990, The Continental Group's corporate headquarters is located in Hollywood, FL.

It also has regional offices in Boca Raton, Miami, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Vero Beach, Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Jacksonville and Destin. The company is the largest manager of condominium and homeowner associations in the state, and one of South Florida's leading private sector employers.

Today, The Continental Group manages and maintains 1,500 Associations and more than 310,000 residential units. As the leading community association management company in Florida, Continental pioneered many of the practices widely utilized throughout the industry today.

The Continental Group is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units. FSR is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. More information about FirstService is available at firstservice.com.

To learn more about The Continental Group, call (954) 925-8200, toll-free: (800) 215-2316 or visit tcgmgt.com.

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Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2012 -- Howard R. Miller, President of Howard R. Miller Communications (HRMC) and Chairman of the Synergy Entertainment Group, has been appointed to the foundation Board of Directors of the City of Miami Arts and Entertainment Council.

The purpose of the new 501(C) (3) nonprofit is to raise money to support major arts and entertainment special events in the City of Miami. Moreover, it will be in charge of the Miami Arts and Entertainment Council's fundraising efforts.

According to Miller, "It is an honor to be involved in helping continue to build the City of Miami as a world class Arts and Entertainment center."

The Miami Art and Entertainment Council serves in an advisory capacity and makes recommendations to the city regarding endorsements and support of specific Miami art and entertainment special events, performances and productions. If also helps determine whether the city should accept or acquire any specific art, seek public participation in all cultural events in the city of Miami. Lastly, the Council serves as the city's official liaison with major arts and entertainment facilities and organizations to attract arts and entertainment programs to the City of Miami.

The Council received a recent $50,000 donation from Pernod Ricard's Absolut Vodka to be used toward arts and culture.

Miller is President of Howard R. Miller Communications, an award winning full service marketing, advertising and public relations company in its 19th year of service. HRMC represents local, national and international for profit and nonprofit organizations (www.gohrmc.com). As Chairman of the Synergy Entertainment Group, Miller's early creative writing talents were displayed in various television and video productions, luring him into the entertainment field more than twenty years ago. Now as an accomplished writer and television producer, his ABC special, Dying For Love (a documentary focusing on the teenage AIDS crisis) was nominated for two Emmy® Awards and an Iris Award, as well as earned Miller a national Telly Award. Miller also produced a children's television pilot for United/Paramount Network entitled, Video Vision.

Miller is an avid community advocate, serving as a member of the Board of Directors of Florida International University, Jewish Museum of Florida, Miami Light Project, and as Chairman Emeritus of the nationally renowned Design and Architecture Senior High School (DASH). He has chaired numerous fundraising projects, including National Philanthropy Day, and is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

For more information on the City of Miami Arts and Entertainment Council, please visit http://www.miamigov.com/arts.

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The City of Miami Arts & Entertainment Council presents its second annual art competition “Paint Me Miami” -Deadline for submission is March 30th-

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/15/2012 -- The City of Miami Arts & Entertainment Council presents its second annual art competition "Paint Me Miami" and invites talented Miami artists, from art students, up and coming artists to art aficionados, to get inspired by the Miami urban scenes and landscapes.

All paintings must be inspired by a location identified within the City of Miami boundaries (see map on http://www.paintmemiami.com). The size of paintings must be no larger than 30"×40"; oil, pastel, acrylics, water colors or mixed media work is acceptable. The entry fee is $20 and a maximum of three entries per artist is permitted. The deadline for submission is March 30, 2012.

Jurors of "Paint Me Miami" consist of master painters, David Chang, Julio Larraz and Cesar Santos. Winners will be announced during the exhibition and cocktail reception on April 26, 2012. Fifteen winners will bring their selected art work museum framed and ready for exhibition.

The first prize winner will receive $2,500 and an award certificate; second prize winner will receive $1,000 and an award certificate; third prize winner will receive $500 and an award certificate. Twelve runner-up finalists will receive award certificates. There is also a separate category for participants under 17 (no entry fee required). Winner in this category will receive a $500 gift certificate and an award certificate.

For entry form and detailed requirements, visit http://www.paintmemiami.com.

About Miami Art and Entertainment Council
The Miami Art and Entertainment Council serves in an advisory capacity and makes recommendations to the city regarding endorsements and support of specific Miami art and entertainment special events, performances and productions. The Miami Art and Entertainment Council helps determine whether the city should accept or acquire any specific art and seek public participation in all cultural events in the city of Miami. The council also serves as the city's official liaison with major arts and entertainment facilities and organizations to attract arts and entertainment programs to the City of Miami.

For information about the Miami Art and Entertainment Council, email Mercedes Lopez Cisneros, City of Miami Art & Entertainment Council, at MercedesLCisneros@yahoo.com.

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The City of Aventura in conjunction with TCG, a FirstService Residential Management company, are presenting the Go Green Expo and Symposium on Thursday, March 29th.

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/08/2012 -- The City of Aventura in conjunction with The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, are presenting the "Go Green Expo and Symposium" on Thursday, March 29th, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the City of Aventura Government Center located at 19200 West Country Club Drive.

Residents and condo management staff are invited to attend and learn all about the newest, cost-effective practices in the Green and Sustainable Movement. The City of Aventura is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and teach attendees how they can participate in making the City more environmentally friendly. TCG is Florida's leading property management company and is dedicated to educating its communities on green practices and sustainability by encouraging residents and businesses to participate in eco-friendly practices.

The Expo will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature tabletop exhibitions by former "Go Green" City of Aventura winners.

Tentative participants include Corporate Green presenters, such as Florida Power & Light (FPL), Luke's Landscaping, Waste Management, All Florida Pest Control, (Green) Paint Products, LED Lighting Vendor and AmSan Green Cleaning Products. Topics will include: All natural pest control, recycling, water conservation, Florida Friendly™ landscaping, and energy saving tips.

The Symposium will begin at 7 p.m. with a panel discussion, Q&A, and feature presentations by experts in the field. The Go Green Awards will be presented to several Aventura communities from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Recipient communities have been selected by a panel of judges based on the criteria that they have exemplified innovation in sustainable practices and a commitment to making their community "greener." All multimedia presentations aim to educate residents, businesses and condominium managers and board members on the ways that the City of Aventura is "going green," and how they can establish or enhance their own Go Green initiatives in their homes, businesses and high-rise communities.

Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions after the presentations. Light refreshments will be served during the Expo part of the evening and will be sponsored by The Continental Group.

About The City of Aventura's Go Green Awards
The City of Aventura and the Community Advisory Board are proud to offer the annual GO GREEN Recognition Award Program.

The City of Aventura is honored to be a recipient of a Green Local Government Certification designated by the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC). The FGBC certified the City at the Silver Level for demonstrating green efforts within a set of sustainability standards established for the Green Local Government Certification program.

The Florida Green Local Government designation exemplifies the City's ongoing commitment to outstanding environmental stewardship. The City of Aventura has made a priority to operate a green government for several years. These strategies benefit the community in several ways by reducing environmental impacts and operational costs.

For more information on the City of Aventura's green efforts, visit the Go Green page at cityofaventura.com.

About The Continental Group, Inc.
Founded in 1990, The Continental Group's corporate headquarters is located in Hollywood, FL.

It also has regional offices in Boca Raton, Miami, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Vero Beach, Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Jacksonville and Destin. The company is the largest manager of condominium and homeowner associations in the state, and one of South Florida's leading private sector employers.

Today, The Continental Group manages and maintains 1,500 Associations and more than 310,000 residential units. As the leading community association management company in Florida, Continental pioneered many of the practices widely utilized throughout the industry today.

The Continental Group is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units. FSR is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. More information about FirstService is available at firstservice.com.

To learn more about The Continental Group, call (954) 925-8200, toll-free: (800) 215-2316 or visit tcgmgt.com.

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Travelpro is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the invention of Rollaboard by introducing a record number of new products at the 2012 Travel Goods Association Show from March 6 to 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/01/2012 -- Travelpro, the original inventor of Rollaboard® luggage and a leader in innovative, high-quality luggage design, is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the invention of Rollaboard® luggage by introducing a record number of new products at the 2012 Travel Goods Association (TGA) Show from March 6 – 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Travelpro will debut three new luggage collections: Crew™ 9, Runway® and Maxlite® 2. Under its Atlantic® brand, the Unite™ and Vogue™ family luggage collections will be on display. Travelpro will also introduce a wide array of adventure luggage and travel bags under the iconic National Geographic and National Geographic Explorer brands. New backpacks and a duffel bag under the Ecko Unltd.® brand name will also be featured, along with new revamped line of Austin House™ travel accessories.

Travelpro's featured luggage line at the 2012 TGA Show will be the new Crew line used by traveling professionals and frequent fliers worldwide. Derived from many years of designing luggage for pilots and flight crews, the Crew™ 9 Collection is truly a "super" line with a wide array of Rollaboards, Checkpoint Friendly Business Cases, Spinners and Hardside Spinners. The line features a patent-pending wobble less extension handle system that will be the strongest in the industry. The Spinners on Crew will include Travelpro's new patent-pending Contour™ handle grip, designed specifically to improve ergonomic comfort when pushing four-wheel luggage.

Travelpro will introduce multiple lines of luggage and accessories to the U.S. market under the National Geographic and National Geographic Explorer brand names. A broad array of adventure luggage, duffel bags, backpacks, messenger bags, camera bags and travel accessories will be a major focus at the show. National Geographic's net proceeds support vital exploration, conservation, research, and education programs. National Geographic, a leading non-profit organization, is one of the most highly recognized and respected brands in the world.

"We are honored to introduce travel goods that reflect the National Geographic Society's rich heritage of exploration and travel," said Scott Applebee, Vice President of Marketing at Travelpro.

The new Travelpro Runway collection is a stylish 4-wheel Spinner line geared for women business and leisure travelers. Affordably priced, this collection comes standard with Travelpro's Contour™ handle grip for ergonomic comfort when moving through busy airports.

Travelpro is also proud to showcase the next generation of its highly successful Maxlite line; the Maxlite 2 collection includes a wide array of innovative features that ease the hassles of travel. The 4-wheel Spinner system provides a smooth glide with 360 degree maneuverability, making it easy to navigate through airport check-in lines and terminals. The patent pending Contour™ Grip improves ergonomic comfort and movement control.

Under its Atlantic Luggage brand, Travelpro is introducing two new collections, Atlantic Unite and Atlantic Vogue. Designed with the leisure and family traveler in mind, Atlantic Unite is the ultimate in family friendly luggage. It includes a new easy connect feature that allows the user to easily roll two bags at the same time by connecting them together back-to-back. The striking, fashion-forward Atlantic Vogue collection is a flexible alternative to hardside luggage. The eye-catching product line will be displayed in deep purple, fuscia, lemon-lime green, charcoal and vivid blue colorways.

Austin House, one of the industry leaders in travel accessories, will display a revamped line for 2012 including many new innovative products that make traveling easier. Also, the new 2012 Ecko Untld® backpacks, duffle bags and luggage will be prominently on display at the show, featuring seven exciting new backpacks and a rolling duffel. These bags come in fun vibrant colors and patterns; include plenty of pockets and storage space for all your necessities. Most backpacks include protective padded sleeves for laptop computers and tablets.

About Austin House™
Austin House™ started in 1974 to make travel as safe, comfortable and hassle-free as possible. Today, the strength of Austin House is its vast selection of travel essentials and clever ideas, including safety locks, travel clocks, luggage straps, luggage tags, passport and document holders, personal security, comfort and care items, leather goods, adapters and converters and electronics accessories. A one-stop shop for travel accessories, Austin House is the essential resource for the serious traveler. Please visit Austin House at austinhouse.com for a full list of the latest products and retail locations.

About Atlantic® Brand Luggage
Since 1919, the Atlantic® brand has been synonymous with affordable, value-added and lightweight luggage. As a market leader in the lightweight luggage segment, including neatly designed uprights and spinners to trendy and smart garment bags and totes, all Atlantic branded luggage is of superior quality and durability. Whether for business or pleasure, travel is easier with Atlantic luggage, now part of the Travelpro family of brands. Please visit Atlantic Luggage at atlanticluggage.com for a full list of the latest products and retail locations.

About National Geographic
National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society's mission is to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 400 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; live events; trips; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 10,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.

About Travelpro
For twenty five years, Travelpro International has prided itself on design innovation and durability in crafting the highest quality luggage for travellers worldwide. Since transforming the ease of modern day travel with The Original Rollaboard® wheeled luggage, Travelpro® has been the brand of choice for flight crews and frequent travelers worldwide. Travelpro is dedicated to building a lifelong relationship with its customers by consistently understanding and exceeding their needs. The company offers a variety of innovative, high-quality luggage collections and computer briefs; each aimed at a specific user lifestyle and rigorously tested. Travelpro was the winner of the 2009 and 2010 Leading Edge Award from Executive Travel Magazine for "The Best Carry-on Case." Travelpro is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the invention of the Rollaboard® throughout 2012.

Please visit Travelpro at travelpro.com for a full list of the latest products and retail locations.

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TCG Presents Free Educational Seminar in Jacksonville for Condominium Board Member Certification -To be held on Feb. 27th-

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/23/2012 -- The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, is hosting an educational seminar for condominium board member certification. Registration will start at 6:00 p.m. and the course will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27th at the University of North Florida (UNF) University Center located at 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, Fla. This seminar is part of the statewide Continental Certified Educational Program Series and is open to any condominium board member who wishes to attend.

As the leading Florida property management company, TCG shares best practices in the communities it serves to help enhance board effectiveness and efficiency. This course will focus on the rights and responsibilities of the board member role. Participants will have guidance in the areas of service provision, physical asset management and effective support and advocacy on behalf of their community. A review of documents that govern associations will also be highlighted, such as Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&R), Master Deeds, Articles of Incorporations, Bylaws and Resolutions.

Upon completion of the course, a TCG instructor will present newly elected or appointed condominium board members with a certificate of completion that satisfies Florida legal requirements for condominium association board members.

The Jacksonville Seminar panelists include Janice W. Lake, CPA with Janice W. Lake and Associates, Inc. and TJ Roache, Attorney at Law with Coker Schickel Sorenson & Posgay.

This course is free of charge and is open to local condominium board members. For reservations or more information on the Jacksonville seminar, please call Bill Genovese at 904-509-9897 or visit http://www.EventsTCGMGT.com/jacksonville.

About The Continental Group, Inc.
Founded in 1990, The Continental Group's corporate headquarters is located in Hollywood, FL.

It also has regional offices in Boca Raton, Miami, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Vero Beach, Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Jacksonville and Destin. The company is the largest manager of condominium and homeowner associations in the state, and one of South Florida's leading private sector employers.

Today, The Continental Group manages and maintains 1,500 Associations and more than 310,000 residential units. As the leading community association management company in Florida, Continental pioneered many of the practices widely utilized throughout the industry today.

The Continental Group is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units. FSR is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. More information about FirstService is available at http://www.firstservice.com.

To learn more about The Continental Group, call (954) 925-8200, toll-free: (800) 215-2316 or visit tcgmgt.com

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National Geographic has selected Montreal-based Holiday Group and its wholly owned subsidiary Travelpro as its primary luggage and travel accessories licensee under its National Geographic and National Geographic Explorer brands for North America.

Miami, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2012 -- National Geographic, one of the world's largest scientific and educational organizations, has selected Montreal-based Holiday Group Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Travelpro International Inc. in the United States as its primary luggage and travel accessories licensee under its National Geographic and National Geographic Explorer brands for North America.

Under this multiyear agreement, National Geographic and Holiday/Travelpro will team to launch a comprehensive line of travel gear in U.S. and Canadian retail stores in fall 2012.

"For more than a century, NG explorers and photographers have traveled the world to capture stunning images and collect compelling stories," said Krista Newberry, National Geographic's senior vice president of licensing, North America. "As a leading pioneer and innovator in the travel category, Holiday Group has the particular experience and ability to create products inspired by National Geographic's adventurous spirit."

"The Holiday Group is thrilled to partner with the National Geographic Society," said Raymond Durocher, president of the Holiday Group. "Drawing upon our expertise in luggage design and production, we are proud to offer exceptional travel gear that reflects the Society's rich heritage of exploration as well as its standard for superior functionality and design."

National Geographic's net proceeds from the sale of these products support vital exploration, conservation, research and education programs.

About National Geographic
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society's mission is to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 400 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; live events; trips; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 10,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.

About Holiday Group Inc. (Canada)
Ever since it began in 1951, the company has been driven by innovation. Its mission is simple and authentic: to simplify people's lives by offering products that organize and protect their personal belongings and, in turn, their interests and passions. Holiday Group and Travelpro are committed to making life easier, whether it be for a business trip, a family vacation, or simply to get to school or the gym. A true industry pioneer, Holiday Group celebrated 60 years of operation in 2011. Holiday Group (Canada) is the proud distributor of an important brand portfolio that includes Travelpro, Atlantic, Swiss Gear, Roots, Ecko, Foxy Jeans, David Jones, Nextech, Nygard, Wenger, Austin House, H Due O and Knirps. Travelpro International (United States of America) distributes the Travelpro, Atlantic, Austin House and Ecko brands. For more information, visit holiday.ca and travelpro.com.

About Travelpro International Inc. (U.S.A.)
For twenty-five years, Travelpro International has prided itself on design innovation and durability in crafting the highest quality luggage for travelers worldwide. Since transforming the ease of modern day travel with The Original Rollaboard® wheeled luggage, Travelpro® has been the brand of choice for flight crews and frequent travelers worldwide. Travelpro is dedicated to building a lifelong relationship with its customers by consistently understanding and exceeding their needs. The company offers a variety of innovative, high-quality luggage collections and computer briefs; each aimed at a specific user lifestyle and rigorously tested. Travelpro was the winner of the 2009 and 2010 Leading Edge Award from Executive Travel Magazine for "The Best Carry-on Case." Travelpro is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the invention of the Rollaboard® throughout 2012.

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