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ARQUITECTURAL<br />
REVIEW BOARD<br />
GUIDELINES<br />
october | november | december <strong>2021</strong> VOL 13 NUM 4<br />
PHA<br />
it’s time. . .<br />
to build!
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To my clients and all my work<strong>in</strong>g colleagues...<br />
<strong>New</strong> sales<br />
new friends<br />
new bless<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
grateful & thankful to all. . .<br />
sold<br />
thanks to. . .<br />
Wendy from Pelican | Adriana from Blue Water Realty | Ricardo, Liz and Myrna from<br />
Casillas Realty | Berta from BBC Realty | Franc<strong>in</strong>e from MF Realty | Dulce from DM Realty<br />
And to my clos<strong>in</strong>g team Jennifer Odell, Attorney of Law and to all the happy<br />
new <strong>Palmas</strong> homeowners for your k<strong>in</strong>dness<br />
Beachside everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
we touch turns to sold.<br />
Com<strong>in</strong>g soon...<br />
¡a f<strong>in</strong>e residence on the rock!<br />
sold<br />
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IMPEC
Emergency...<br />
What is the plan?<br />
By Lissette Rosado<br />
The PHA conference rooms were the site<br />
of an <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g conference on strategies<br />
and plann<strong>in</strong>g for a possible emergency <strong>in</strong><br />
our central / eastern area. It was sponsored<br />
by the Association of Industrialists / Central<br />
Eastern Region, the organization OKA (Project<br />
Management & Strategic Leadership), RF<br />
Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance, CIS International and NTS, as<br />
well as several of the companies located <strong>in</strong><br />
our region. The importance of plann<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
face an emergency is to ponder the alternatives<br />
and ideas presented to jo<strong>in</strong> efforts<br />
amongst all affected parties. The importance<br />
of establish<strong>in</strong>g community / governmental,<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustrial and commercial relationships is to<br />
emphasize the importance of guarantee<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the safety of the surround<strong>in</strong>g citizens, bus<strong>in</strong>esses,<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustries and government <strong>in</strong> the<br />
event of an emergency. It is important to also<br />
note the significance of educat<strong>in</strong>g the community<br />
about climate change, emergencies<br />
and awareness of<br />
corporate responsibility.<br />
Among<br />
the companies <strong>in</strong><br />
our area that participated<br />
<strong>in</strong> this<br />
"Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g" were:<br />
Amgen, Merk, Eaton,<br />
Carmela and<br />
Cristalia, among<br />
others.<br />
The conference<br />
had a large group<br />
of representatives<br />
of the companies as<br />
well as the presence<br />
of several mayors,<br />
among them: Ray<br />
Vargas, mayor of<br />
Humacao and Rafael<br />
Surillo Ruiz, mayor<br />
of Yabucoa.➤<br />
Among the <strong>in</strong>vited speakers<br />
was the the Meteorologist,<br />
Ada Monzón, and the Rescuer<br />
and Commissioner Ing.<br />
Ángel D. Ortiz from EATON.<br />
Both shared lessons learned<br />
and best practices when<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g on the relationship<br />
and <strong>in</strong>teraction of <strong>in</strong>dustry,<br />
government and community<br />
to <strong>in</strong>crease resilience on<br />
our Island.<br />
The Central Eastern Region of the Industrial<br />
Association and its Director, Rafael Díaz, paid<br />
a tribute to Mr. Xavier Muñoz, Director of the<br />
Municipal Office of Emergency Management<br />
of Las Piedras.
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A jo<strong>in</strong>t effort between the District Senator of<br />
Humacao, Hon Wanda Soto Tolent<strong>in</strong>o; the<br />
Assistant Director of Tourism for promotion<br />
and market<strong>in</strong>g, Mrs. Glenda Lee Rodriguez;<br />
and Mr. Alejandro Caicedo Benet,<br />
Assistant Director of Air, Maritime and Hotel<br />
Development of PR, sparked a series<br />
of <strong>in</strong>itiatives have started to <strong>in</strong>sert <strong>Palmas</strong><br />
as the best tourist dest<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>in</strong> eastern<br />
Puerto Rico. With this goal <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d, there<br />
has been a series of meet<strong>in</strong>gs with our<br />
PHA President, Lcdo. Erasmo Reyes; Executive<br />
Director, Antonio Maldonado; the<br />
PAC president, José Vázquez; renowned Chef Daniel<br />
Vasse, <strong>in</strong> representation of the gastronomic sector of<br />
<strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar; and me, Lissette Rosado, <strong>in</strong> representation<br />
of our magaz<strong>in</strong>e <strong>Live</strong> & <strong>Life</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong>. Some of the<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives that have already taken place recently, as part<br />
of the promotion for <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar, is the record<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of four contestants of Miss Puerto Rico Universe <strong>in</strong> our<br />
Pterocarpus forest which was broadcasted dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
beauty contest. The four Miss Universe contestants visited<br />
our Beach Club where Chef Daniel Vasse offered all<br />
of us a delicious lunch at Chez Daniel at the Beach Club<br />
restaurant. ➤
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Friday and Saturday<br />
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Glam chorreo<br />
Con Sandrysabel<br />
GOING COASTAL ROUTE<br />
There is noth<strong>in</strong>g greater than hav<strong>in</strong>g the convenience of liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
the <strong>Palmas</strong> bubble and hav<strong>in</strong>g a great selection of gastronomic experiences<br />
just a few m<strong>in</strong>utes away <strong>in</strong> your golf cart. Hav<strong>in</strong>g said<br />
that, some days are meant for hitt<strong>in</strong>g the road and explor<strong>in</strong>g some<br />
cool hideouts along the way, otherwise known as “Ch<strong>in</strong>chorreo”.<br />
In true <strong>Palmas</strong> Fashion, I must tweak the term just a bit and add<br />
some “Glam” to the mix s<strong>in</strong>ce every out<strong>in</strong>g is a new opportunity to<br />
showcase our best Glamchorreo style. Just 5 miles south of <strong>Palmas</strong><br />
del Mar, you will f<strong>in</strong>d yourself on the COASTAL ROUTE start<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from Yabucoa and mak<strong>in</strong>g your last stop at Guayama. Aside from<br />
the breathtak<strong>in</strong>g views on your left-hand side, it is amaz<strong>in</strong>g to see<br />
so many new bus<strong>in</strong>esses thriv<strong>in</strong>g consider<strong>in</strong>g this area was severely<br />
impacted dur<strong>in</strong>g Hurricane Maria. Here is a list of the spots and<br />
recommendations of what to order <strong>in</strong> each one:<br />
The Yabucoa-Guayama Road Trip<br />
La Burbu, Yabucoa | Make sure to order a Shrimp Stuffed Arepa, Alcapurria de Jueyes<br />
or Pastelillo de Chap<strong>in</strong>.<br />
El Balconcito del Cielo, Yabucoa | Grab yourself a ready-to-go fritter like tostones<br />
with carne frita and take <strong>in</strong> those amaz<strong>in</strong>g views.<br />
Túnel Maunabo, Maunabo | On your way to Waikiki, you will f<strong>in</strong>d yourself go<strong>in</strong>g<br />
through the Maunabo Tunnel, which is a cool spot for an adrenal<strong>in</strong>e-full picture. (Just<br />
remember to be very cautious)<br />
Waikiki, Patillas | This roadside spot <strong>in</strong> front of the beach will surprise you with its<br />
small but gourmet dishes like the fish tacos and ribs.<br />
El Marullo, Patillas | Great spot to order a mojito and watch some surfers catch<strong>in</strong>g<br />
waves at Inches Beach.<br />
Frappé Vista al Manatí, Patillas---Here you will f<strong>in</strong>d a variety of frappes but what<br />
I like most about this place is grabb<strong>in</strong>g a fresh octopus salad and go<strong>in</strong>g upstairs for<br />
the view.<br />
Malecón De Arroyo, Arroyo | Charm<strong>in</strong>g area with Street Art where you can try<br />
your luck <strong>in</strong> the pool table with some locals at El Portar.<br />
Prime Market, Guayama | The perfect spot to unw<strong>in</strong>d with a nice glass of w<strong>in</strong>e<br />
and delicious tapas. Make sure to try their meatballs and tuna tartar…you will not regret it!<br />
If you need some ideas on what to wear for you next Glamchorreo, make sure to stop by<br />
www.Sandrysabel.com where you will also f<strong>in</strong>d some other fun travel it<strong>in</strong>eraries! ➤
the PRESIDENT SAYS!<br />
greet<strong>in</strong>gs!<br />
I want to use this volume of our magaz<strong>in</strong>e<br />
to let you know that your Board of<br />
Directors is work<strong>in</strong>g and will cont<strong>in</strong>ue<br />
to work to <strong>in</strong>sure all of us keep enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the best place to live <strong>in</strong> Puerto Rico:<br />
<strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar. With this purpose <strong>in</strong><br />
m<strong>in</strong>d, we have opened new channels<br />
of communications with the new Mayor<br />
of Humacao Reynaldo Vargas, also with<br />
the Senators represent<strong>in</strong>g the District<br />
of Humacao, Senators Wandy Soto<br />
and Rosamar Trujillo Plumey and with<br />
key government agencies engag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
key topics of importance for our community<br />
such as electricity, coast5al erosion problems and<br />
tourism promotion and market<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
These <strong>in</strong>itiatives have already began to bear fruit. As<br />
an example, we have already met with high officials from<br />
the PR Tourism Company and have been able to show<br />
case for them everyth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar has to offer. As<br />
a result, we have been able to obta<strong>in</strong> the commitment<br />
from this government agency to <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar<br />
<strong>in</strong> all tourism promotional efforts and platforms, both <strong>in</strong>ternal<br />
and external, as the tourism and <strong>in</strong>vestment place<br />
of choice <strong>in</strong> Puerto Rico. This <strong>in</strong>itiative <strong>in</strong>cludes all digital<br />
platforms and all publications of the Tourism Company,<br />
which is the pr<strong>in</strong>cipal promoter of Miss Puerto Rico Universe<br />
contest.<br />
In this regard, recently, <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar hosted several<br />
Miss Universe contestants, which show cased them and<br />
several <strong>Palmas</strong> amenities with photos and videos used on<br />
the prelim<strong>in</strong>ary contest recently aired on television. The<br />
Miss Universe candidates spent a full day at <strong>Palmas</strong> and<br />
were welcomed with a breakfast at the Flamas Restaurant<br />
followed by a video and photo session at the Pterocarpus<br />
Forest . Our Chef Daniel Vasse, welcomed them at the<br />
Beach Club where he was filmed giv<strong>in</strong>g the contestants<br />
a cul<strong>in</strong>ary class and a succulent lunch. This activity was<br />
followed by a tour of our golf facilities and golf<strong>in</strong>g lessons<br />
by our own pro Eduardito Figueroa. Our special thanks to<br />
the <strong>Palmas</strong> Athletic Club (PAC) and to its President Pepito<br />
Vazquez and its General Manager Seth Bull, for their support.<br />
I can personally attest that our Miss Universe candidates<br />
will be our ambassadors as <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar totally<br />
captivated their souls and m<strong>in</strong>ds. This project as well as<br />
other <strong>in</strong>itiatives and programs be<strong>in</strong>g developed <strong>in</strong> coord<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
with the Tourism Company bodes well or <strong>Palmas</strong><br />
del Mar. But, just as we have worked <strong>in</strong> plac<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Palmas</strong> del<br />
Mar at the center stage of Puerto Rico promotional efforts,<br />
we will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to work on other critical issues of great<br />
importance to our community such as coastal erosion and<br />
electricity among others.<br />
As we address critical issues, we cont<strong>in</strong>ue to work on <strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
that will improve our day-to-day liv<strong>in</strong>g experience<br />
at <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar. For example, recently PHA <strong>in</strong>stalled a<br />
new digital billboard, which will serve as a modern com-<br />
"...we have been able to obta<strong>in</strong><br />
the commitment from this<br />
government agency to <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
<strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar <strong>in</strong> all tourism<br />
promotional efforts and platforms,<br />
both <strong>in</strong>ternal and external, as the<br />
tourism and <strong>in</strong>vestment place of<br />
choice <strong>in</strong> Puerto Rico."<br />
munity communications tool and completed some major<br />
road improvements around Palmanova Plaza and Club<br />
Cala areas. Soon our ma<strong>in</strong> gate facilities will have a new<br />
structure that will not only enhance the beauty of our ma<strong>in</strong><br />
access po<strong>in</strong>t to <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar but will also enhance the<br />
security services we offer to our community. Additionally,<br />
with the help of community collaborators, PHA is f<strong>in</strong>ally<br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g a much-wanted Dog Park facility near the PHA<br />
Skate Park and is work<strong>in</strong>g on the plann<strong>in</strong>g of two Fitness<br />
Trails, which will be available to the residents of <strong>Palmas</strong> del<br />
Mar. These are just some examples of community projects<br />
that your Board of Directors is work<strong>in</strong>g on to enhance our<br />
quality of life.<br />
Your PHA Board is committed to better the services and<br />
the protection of our community. Our security and quality<br />
of life are the pillars that drive the endeavor and work<br />
of your Board. We are count<strong>in</strong>g on you and our excellent<br />
PHA staff as part of our team.<br />
Erasmo Reyes, President
Fiber<br />
Optic<br />
Project<br />
Update<br />
The <strong>in</strong>stallation of fiber optic cable throughout <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar cont<strong>in</strong>ues at a steady pace and on schedule. Cabl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
has already been <strong>in</strong>stalled along pr<strong>in</strong>cipal roads of <strong>Palmas</strong> from the Ma<strong>in</strong> Gate to La Jolla and to the PAC. and will<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue until all areas are reached. Simultaneously, service connectivity has begun <strong>in</strong> residential areas <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong><br />
Phase One (<strong>Palmas</strong> Reales, <strong>Palmas</strong> Plantation, The Woods. Costa Verde, Villa Franca and the PAC Country Club).<br />
Service package offers are expected to reach service areas customers by the end of <strong>October</strong> <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Traffic<br />
Safety<br />
PHA has begun a series of road improvements<br />
throughout geared toward enhanc<strong>in</strong>g vehicle movement<br />
and safety <strong>in</strong> our community. These improvements<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude road expansions, creation<br />
of park<strong>in</strong>g spots, conduct<strong>in</strong>g traffic<br />
studies to correctly elim<strong>in</strong>ate safety hazards<br />
and mark<strong>in</strong>g the appropriate use of traffic<br />
lanes. You will notice the new mark<strong>in</strong>gs at the<br />
traffic circle to <strong>in</strong>sure the appropriate flow<br />
and improve safety.<br />
Along with these improvements, we need<br />
to raise awareness among our residents and<br />
visitors about the need to be safety conscious<br />
at all times. This <strong>in</strong>cludes, driv<strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> speed limits, avoid pass<strong>in</strong>g<br />
other vehicles and keep<strong>in</strong>g your eyes open as you approach golf<br />
cart cross<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>ts located at nearly every road with<strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong> del<br />
Mar. Also, parents are rem<strong>in</strong>ded that the age limit for driv<strong>in</strong>g golf<br />
carts is 16 years and m<strong>in</strong>ors must carry an ID form with them at all<br />
times.<br />
Thank your community safe!
Do you need to<br />
meet your goal<br />
of <strong>2021</strong>/22<br />
donation to a local<br />
Puerto Rican Charity?<br />
<strong>Palmas</strong> Animal Welfare is 1101.01 (2a) Non Profit<br />
Charity <strong>in</strong> Puerto Rico as well as 5013c charity and<br />
qualifies for those need<strong>in</strong>g to get requirements.<br />
How to donate...<br />
1. Make check payable to<br />
“<strong>Palmas</strong> Animal Welfare”.<br />
Send to 20 Surfside Rd Humacao,PR 00791<br />
2. ATH Movil /palmasanimalwelfare<br />
3. Paypal.me/palmasDelmar<br />
<strong>Palmas</strong> Animal Welfare was organized to address problem<br />
of the stray and abandoned pets <strong>in</strong> Puerto Rico .<br />
This year, to date, over 75 pets have been pulled from<br />
the streets <strong>in</strong> this community alone, 100, <strong>in</strong> total, and<br />
cost<strong>in</strong>g us on average 1000.00 per pet.<br />
We vetted to strict protocols, which <strong>in</strong>cludes everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from shots, spay, neuter, to heart worm treatment<br />
,surgeries, medic<strong>in</strong>es and board<strong>in</strong>g, very often long<br />
term board<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
We still, 1.5 years later, have a rescued abandoned pet<br />
we named Ariel, found <strong>in</strong> an abandoned pool <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong>,<br />
resid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the shelter, until she f<strong>in</strong>ds a home.<br />
El faro de Los Animales has been <strong>in</strong>strumental <strong>in</strong> help-<br />
<strong>in</strong>g us re home and provide long term care for Ariel and<br />
many others.<br />
As mentioned, this is cost<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Palmas</strong> Animal Welfare<br />
close to 100,000.00 <strong>in</strong> a year, with so much left too do,<br />
and can only cont<strong>in</strong>ue with your donations.<br />
Pets , roam<strong>in</strong>g and procreat<strong>in</strong>g is not someth<strong>in</strong>g any of<br />
us want <strong>in</strong> our community, and complet<strong>in</strong>g families , with<br />
our rescues, is the way we complete each process.<br />
Thank you all for cont<strong>in</strong>ued support <strong>in</strong> the mission to<br />
have our community and outside, stray animal free.<br />
Questions Text 954-274-6722<br />
Facebook: <strong>Palmas</strong> Animal Welfare<br />
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ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS<br />
By Arq. Raúl Rivera-Ortiz, AIA, NCARB<br />
Architectural Consultant to the ARB<br />
revisited<br />
The Architectural Review Board (ARB) is currently<br />
revis<strong>in</strong>g its Design and Development<br />
Guidel<strong>in</strong>es. True to its ma<strong>in</strong> purpose – to protect<br />
and preserve the nature, elegance and<br />
the architectural uniqueness of the <strong>Palmas</strong><br />
del Mar community – this revision focuses on<br />
clarify<strong>in</strong>g and updat<strong>in</strong>g the architectural standards<br />
required by the Deed of Amended and<br />
Restated Declaration of Rights, Restrictions,<br />
Conditions and Constitution of Restrictive<br />
Covenants, dated July 20, 2020.<br />
The ARB believes that compliance with the<br />
architectural standards should not impede the<br />
creative use of modern architecture. Although<br />
the requirement for use of slanted clay tiled<br />
roofs will rema<strong>in</strong>, the revised guidel<strong>in</strong>es will<br />
allow the proper <strong>in</strong>corporation of photovoltaic<br />
panels and skylights with<strong>in</strong> the tiled roofs<br />
and the use of gutters that do not hide the tile<br />
edge. A new chart guid<strong>in</strong>g the proportion of<br />
voids to solids will allow for larger open<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
to further enjoy the spectacular views while<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the read<strong>in</strong>g of volumes, rather<br />
than parallel planes. The expression of volume<br />
is further re<strong>in</strong>terpreted to allow for corner<br />
w<strong>in</strong>dows and the creative use of glass <strong>in</strong><br />
def<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g volumetric shapes.<br />
While the use of the preferred earth tone<br />
colors will still be required, the standard will<br />
be amplified to def<strong>in</strong>e additional color hues<br />
and clarify the def<strong>in</strong>itions of allowable ma<strong>in</strong><br />
body, trim and accent colors. Architects will<br />
be encouraged to use creatively authorized<br />
materials, while respect<strong>in</strong>g the enchant<strong>in</strong>g<br />
character of the neighborhoods and the entire<br />
community.<br />
The ARB must be seen as a facilitator for<br />
orderly development. This group of professionals<br />
is here to help owners and designers<br />
achieve their dreams without disturb<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
<strong>Palmas</strong> character we have all cherished for<br />
years.<br />
“Although the requirement for use of<br />
slanted clay tiled roofs will rema<strong>in</strong>,<br />
the revised guidel<strong>in</strong>es will allow the<br />
proper <strong>in</strong>corporation of photovoltaic<br />
panels and skylights with<strong>in</strong> the tiled<br />
roofs and the use of gutters that do<br />
not hide the tile edge.”
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More than furniture, a lifestyle.<br />
PUERTO RICO - Méndez Vigo 301, Dorado 939.945.8230 www.bottegadisenos.com
It’s time to build.<br />
By Lissette Rosado<br />
It isn’t a secret anymore, <strong>Palmas</strong> is sold;<br />
there is hardly <strong>in</strong>ventory for sale and the demand<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ues to rise. <strong>Palmas</strong> is "<strong>in</strong>" and<br />
every day new prospective owners, Puerto<br />
Ricans and North Americans, arrive. It is no<br />
wonder, those of us who live <strong>in</strong> this paradise<br />
know the <strong>in</strong>calculable value of liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
a community like <strong>Palmas</strong> which is not only<br />
beautiful, but efficient and fun. I would dare<br />
to say one of the places (if not the place)<br />
with the highest quality of life <strong>in</strong> Puerto Rico:<br />
it’s clean, safe, beautiful, pluralistic, and fun.<br />
Hey, I didn't say perfect, but almost, almost!<br />
I know many will agree.<br />
Well then, now that everyth<strong>in</strong>g is sold<br />
... It's time to build! And this process has<br />
already begun. Currently there are an average<br />
of 10 constructions <strong>in</strong> progress and<br />
many more <strong>in</strong> the pipel<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
To learn a little more about the process of<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g a house <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong> we <strong>in</strong>terviewed<br />
two architects who have just designed properties<br />
to be built soon <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong>. We also<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g you, <strong>in</strong> this edition, the most significant<br />
changes <strong>in</strong> the <strong>Palmas</strong> ARB Build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Code, currently <strong>in</strong> the revision process.<br />
We start with the house of Mrs. Bonnie<br />
Bistany Altomonte, owner s<strong>in</strong>ce 2014. Bonnie<br />
came to Puerto Rico and fell <strong>in</strong> love with<br />
our community and our Island. She is a very<br />
enthusiastic person, full of energy, <strong>in</strong>volved<br />
and a very active member of our community.<br />
“I love the Island. I’ve been visit<strong>in</strong>g Puerto<br />
Rico for the past 25 years regularly and decided<br />
to make <strong>Palmas</strong> my home. I enjoy the<br />
community and I love to get <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> all<br />
social aspects. A wonderful community where you get to meet people<br />
from all parts of the United States. So many different backgrounds and<br />
cultures! I hope and plan on be<strong>in</strong>g a part of <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar for many years<br />
to come.<br />
Now Bonnie has embarked on a beautiful project--build<strong>in</strong>g her bream<br />
home! It’s not an easy task, but as she stated, her experience with the<br />
architect has been a very positive and reward<strong>in</strong>g one. “Work<strong>in</strong>g with Eli<br />
Mariano Mart<strong>in</strong>ez is noth<strong>in</strong>g but a pleasure. He is very attentive and considerate<br />
when help<strong>in</strong>g me to reach my goals and has been supportive <strong>in</strong><br />
all aspects of my project. I wanted a house that could merge with nature,<br />
with open spaces, that has a Caribbean feel but with a modern twist. I<br />
want to maximize the views and the light. I want a warm and <strong>in</strong>vitational
space. I have made so many friends<br />
over the years <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong> that have become<br />
family; I want them to be part<br />
of this project!” And we can see it<br />
as it happens, Bonnie is a social person,<br />
and we are sure that her house<br />
will be always open to the community<br />
and friends. <strong>Palmas</strong> is a community<br />
that cares!<br />
Eli Mariano Mart<strong>in</strong>ez, the architect,<br />
tell us his story: “The design of this<br />
residence presented several challenges,<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce the shape of the site is<br />
that of a narrow trapezoid <strong>in</strong> the access<br />
area to the property, with a drop<br />
of 9 meters towards the rear. The lot<br />
is designated to make a townhouse<br />
type house <strong>in</strong> which w<strong>in</strong>dows are not<br />
allowed on the side walls, and whose<br />
construction reaches the lateral limits<br />
of the lot. The proposed design must<br />
comply with the allowed heights,<br />
slop<strong>in</strong>g roofs with tiles and required<br />
patios, which, <strong>in</strong> comb<strong>in</strong>ation with<br />
the characteristics of the site, shaped<br />
the design.<br />
On the first floor, the proposed design<br />
is an open space that maximizes<br />
the ocean view from the kitchen, liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
room and d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g room. The design<br />
also <strong>in</strong>cludes facilities such as a<br />
garage for two vehicles, an elevator,<br />
an <strong>in</strong>f<strong>in</strong>ity pool, and an open terrace<br />
to enjoy the views. It is a true honor to<br />
have been selected for this task," Architect<br />
Eli Mariano Martínez tells us.<br />
Another of the residences that<br />
will beg<strong>in</strong> to be built soon is that of<br />
our dear friend Dr. Chequi Benitez<br />
and his wife Darlene Bajandas, pure<br />
Palmeños. Chegui came to <strong>Palmas</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
1988 and worked <strong>in</strong> the construction<br />
of <strong>Palmas</strong> when he was a student. He<br />
lived at Villa Franca, Plantation, at<br />
Club Villa, and at Harbor Lights. Chegui<br />
was also the founder and owner<br />
of our beautiful stables at Hacienda<br />
Buena Vista. Now he is build<strong>in</strong>g his<br />
house, this be<strong>in</strong>g the second time,<br />
after the experience of hav<strong>in</strong>g built<br />
the Harbor Lights. “On that occasion<br />
I learned the hard way, I chose the<br />
Take a virtual tour of<br />
Bonnie residence with<br />
this animated render<strong>in</strong>g<br />
prepared by Arquitect,<br />
Elii Mariano Mart<strong>in</strong>ez<br />
“I am a ’wannabe’ architect”,<br />
Cheguie Benitez tells us as he shows<br />
us his conceptual draw<strong>in</strong>gs of how he<br />
wanted his new house.”
wrong contractor, and I did not consider many aspects that I am consider<strong>in</strong>g<br />
now. This time I am blessed with the help of a good architect, Carlos Salazar,<br />
and an excellent contractor such as Naim Berrios, who has built countless<br />
residences <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong>.<br />
"I am a ‘wannabe’ architect," Cheguie Benitez tells us. And he expla<strong>in</strong>s<br />
that he was very clear about how he wanted his house, but it was a creative<br />
process shared with the architect. “I was <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> the entire creative process,<br />
and at times he conv<strong>in</strong>ced me that some of my ideas were not possible<br />
or correct, but it was a dynamic<br />
and respectful process.” The architect,<br />
Carlos Salazar, tells us, "Chegui<br />
drew his ideas. Darlene, for her part,<br />
looked at magaz<strong>in</strong>es to show the architect<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs she liked. That way he<br />
could see through my eyes what I<br />
liked or wanted." Darlene expla<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
that they communicated to the architect<br />
the th<strong>in</strong>gs that were important<br />
to them: an open concept, the view,<br />
and that all the primary spaces--liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
room, d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g room, kitchen, master,<br />
bathrooms, terrace--were on one level.<br />
"We no longer want to be go<strong>in</strong>g<br />
up and down stairs," Chegui said. It<br />
was a dynamic process of great communication<br />
and respect, and we are<br />
very pleased with the result. “The<br />
architect is an artist of space and understands<br />
everyth<strong>in</strong>g that is needed,<br />
they th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>in</strong> four dimensions, they<br />
conceive light, ventilation, communication between spaces ... the eng<strong>in</strong>eer<br />
determ<strong>in</strong>es how to carry it out. People have to understand this difference,”<br />
concluded Dr Benítez.<br />
“The architect must<br />
study the context<br />
carefully and advise his<br />
client on site orientation,<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g composition,<br />
and present strategic<br />
design alternatives. It is<br />
fundamental to establish<br />
a cordial discourse where<br />
all ideas are welcome.“
Por su parte el arquitecto Carlos Salazar nos dice :<br />
A key factor dur<strong>in</strong>g the design process is connect<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with the clients, and understand<strong>in</strong>g that it is a<br />
collaboration. Although we may say it is a twoway<br />
street, it is important to recognize that the architect<br />
has the knowledge to provide the functionality<br />
and aesthetics to the project that the client<br />
envisions.<br />
Most clients usually have a pretty good idea of<br />
what they want because they’ve seen it somewhere<br />
or heard it from someone. However, not all ideas<br />
or concepts <strong>in</strong> one’s m<strong>in</strong>d necessarily are fitt<strong>in</strong>g or<br />
even relevant <strong>in</strong> the project at hand. The architect<br />
must study the context carefully and advise his client<br />
on site orientation, build<strong>in</strong>g composition, and<br />
present strategic design alternatives.<br />
It is fundamental to establish a cordial discourse<br />
where all ideas are<br />
welcomed. “What<br />
if…” should be repeated<br />
as often as<br />
possible. While the<br />
client struggles with<br />
envision<strong>in</strong>g him or<br />
herself walk<strong>in</strong>g from<br />
the Master W<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to the Ma<strong>in</strong> Terrace,<br />
the architect<br />
is tak<strong>in</strong>g care of the<br />
air condition<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
light<strong>in</strong>g, and f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g<br />
details. The<br />
technical aspects<br />
of a function<strong>in</strong>g<br />
residence can be<br />
very challeng<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and need to be addressed<br />
early on.<br />
However, a clear<br />
simple concept<br />
that is both, <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g and practical, will always be the primary factor <strong>in</strong> a<br />
well-designed home.<br />
The outcome of a built project is a direct reflection of the susta<strong>in</strong>ed architect/client<br />
relationship dur<strong>in</strong>g design and plann<strong>in</strong>g phases. The Contractor’s<br />
responsibility is to recognize the design <strong>in</strong>tentions <strong>in</strong> that relationship.<br />
The steep, sloped terra<strong>in</strong> and corner lot condition of 36 Surfside Road<br />
presents unique opportunities that made the design process a challeng<strong>in</strong>g<br />
task. Dur<strong>in</strong>g the early stages of design for the house, Chegui Benitez and his<br />
wife Darlene were very clear on the idea of an open plan for ma<strong>in</strong> liv<strong>in</strong>g areas<br />
to be on the same level as the Master W<strong>in</strong>g. This was an ongo<strong>in</strong>g conversation<br />
that directed the design to where the clients wanted to go.
Spiral staircases have become<br />
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The Importance of landscap<strong>in</strong>g for new architectural<br />
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“Landscape as a mediator of the work tries to create a<br />
balance between the built and the natural, thus creat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a more sensitive environment for all its users. It is not just<br />
plant<strong>in</strong>g plants to improve the architectural work built,<br />
but the work is harmonized with usable green spaces<br />
where its users can enjoy <strong>in</strong>timate areas, read<strong>in</strong>g spaces,<br />
relaxation paths and this depend<strong>in</strong>g on the <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />
need of that person who will use it. Undoubtedly, a good<br />
landscape work is one that <strong>in</strong> its design can contemplate<br />
and make its users important while still fram<strong>in</strong>g the architectural<br />
work and mak<strong>in</strong>g it a great work of art.<br />
Landscap<strong>in</strong>g is based on be<strong>in</strong>g able to analyze natural<br />
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of alternatives from completely wooded areas<br />
to m<strong>in</strong>imalist spaces such as the designs contemplated<br />
<strong>in</strong> today's trends. It is very important to emphasize that<br />
each architectural construction and its surround<strong>in</strong>gs must<br />
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<strong>Palmas</strong> Community Church...<br />
Celebrates EXPANSION<br />
For over twenty-five years, <strong>Palmas</strong> Community Church (PCC) has<br />
been shar<strong>in</strong>g the Gospel of Jesus Christ with<strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar and the<br />
surround<strong>in</strong>g communities. PCC is an English-speak<strong>in</strong>g non-denom<strong>in</strong>ational<br />
church whose Mission is to Build a Susta<strong>in</strong>able Body of Believers.<br />
Through its various m<strong>in</strong>istries, PCC supports the residents of <strong>Palmas</strong> del<br />
Mar, along with thousands of others throughout Puerto Rico, through<br />
several missions and m<strong>in</strong>istries.<br />
The church began <strong>in</strong> the seventies, meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> various locations<br />
throughout Humacao. The church was <strong>in</strong>corporated as <strong>Palmas</strong> Community<br />
Church <strong>in</strong> the n<strong>in</strong>eties and has been hold<strong>in</strong>g services <strong>in</strong> the lower<br />
level of the PHA build<strong>in</strong>g for the past several years. PCC acquired two<br />
acres of land to the south of the PHA build<strong>in</strong>g to construct a church facility,<br />
but Hurricane Maria delayed the construction. However, the unexpected<br />
delay became a bless<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> disguise.<br />
With the growth of families mov<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar over the last<br />
two years, the demand for expanded services and m<strong>in</strong>istries, especially<br />
children’s and youth m<strong>in</strong>istry, has <strong>in</strong>creased. The church board re-evaluated<br />
the total needs of the community and approved a two-step plan of<br />
support. The first phase is an immediate move to a larger facility exclusively<br />
for the use of <strong>Palmas</strong> Community Church, not just on Sundays but<br />
throughout the year. PCC signed a lease for the second level at the Yacht<br />
Club and will hold its first services on <strong>October</strong> 31 st . The expanded location<br />
provides dedicated spaces for children’s m<strong>in</strong>istry, nursery, Sunday<br />
school, and adult m<strong>in</strong>istries. PCC has an active women’s study group,<br />
men’s fellowship group, and various small groups serv<strong>in</strong>g busy moms,<br />
professionals, and couples. The new location will meet the needs of everyone.<br />
The second phase was the approval of a redesigned 12,000 square<br />
foot church facility. However, the new facility and required support resources<br />
would not fit on the property owned by the church. The board<br />
reached out to <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar Properties, Inc. to <strong>in</strong>vestigate acquir<strong>in</strong>g<br />
additional land. After listen<strong>in</strong>g to the church’s needs and know<strong>in</strong>g there<br />
was a limited budget, Mr. Charles Hurwitz generously donated the land<br />
adjacent to the PCC parcel, doubl<strong>in</strong>g its size. This gracious gift will allow<br />
<strong>Palmas</strong> Community Church to serve the community’s needs for decades<br />
to come.<br />
PCC has received approval to beg<strong>in</strong> construction on its new facility.<br />
The new church home will not only be a place for worship. It will support<br />
the total pastoral needs of the community and provide for those <strong>in</strong> need<br />
<strong>in</strong> times of emergency. The facility will house a food bank, communications<br />
center and provide temporary shelter, showers, and laundry <strong>in</strong> the<br />
event of natural disasters.<br />
To learn more about <strong>Palmas</strong> Community Church, visit www.palmaschurch.com.<br />
You can also call the church office at 787-635-2531 or<br />
contact Pastor Joe Ramos at pastorjoeramos@gmail.com<br />
“The new church home will not<br />
only be a place for worship. It will<br />
support the total pastoral needs of<br />
the community and provide for those<br />
<strong>in</strong> need <strong>in</strong> times of emergency.”
Come Worship With Us...<br />
We are mov<strong>in</strong>g our services<br />
from the PHA build<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
the Yacht Club on november 7 th<br />
<strong>Palmas</strong> Community Church<br />
Workship will be held at<br />
the Yacht Club Second floor.<br />
Sunday Services at 10:30 AM<br />
Sunday School Ages K-5th Grade<br />
Separate Nursery<br />
for <strong>New</strong>borns to Age 4<br />
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Understand<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
pickleball<br />
These last few months have been of great<br />
benefit to athletes, both for tennis and golf<br />
but especially for Pickleball. When the idea of<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g some PickleBall courts <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong> del<br />
Mar came up, I was a bit confused because I<br />
didn’t really know<br />
what PickleBall<br />
was and how it<br />
orig<strong>in</strong>ated, so I<br />
started look<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation about<br />
the game.<br />
I then met<br />
coach Bill Daily,<br />
who shared with<br />
me <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
about his knowledge<br />
and experience<br />
<strong>in</strong> the practice<br />
of Pickleball,<br />
especially here <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Palmas</strong>.<br />
Bill expla<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
“I started play<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on the only court that existed <strong>in</strong>itially. located<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Villa Franca urbanization <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong>,<br />
where many people <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the sport <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong> used to meet. From that<br />
<strong>in</strong>terest and concern arose the idea of build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Pickleball courts at the <strong>Palmas</strong> Athletic Club (<br />
PAC)facilities <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong>. At that moment I said<br />
to myself, “This is the moment I have been wait<strong>in</strong>g<br />
for so long because... I am already <strong>in</strong> love<br />
with the game!”<br />
The PickleBall courts available are currently<br />
located at the PAC Tennis Center. The activity<br />
has brought on a BIG fever and it’s not go<strong>in</strong>g<br />
down! Pickleball draws players from tennis<br />
but also many others look<strong>in</strong>g to try someth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
new. The players are of all ages and ability levels.<br />
They are describ<strong>in</strong>g pickleball as a lot of fun<br />
and a great work out.<br />
Scor<strong>in</strong>g and rules can be a bit complicated<br />
to understand at first. Some of the rules are:<br />
1. The ball must stay with<strong>in</strong> bounds.<br />
2. There must be one bounce per side.<br />
3. The service must be taken at the base<br />
l<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
4. The service cannot land on the “no” volley<br />
zone (red zone <strong>in</strong> front of the net).<br />
5. The game ends <strong>in</strong> 11, 15 or 21 po<strong>in</strong>ts,<br />
and only the server can score a po<strong>in</strong>t.<br />
Personally, I am impressed and satisfied by<br />
the number of people who are play<strong>in</strong>g pickleball<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar. It is a great joy to see<br />
how people have a good time, shar<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
friends and family seven days a week at <strong>Palmas</strong><br />
Athletic Club (PAC).<br />
Fridays at 5 pm, is the “D<strong>in</strong>ks and Dr<strong>in</strong>ks”<br />
Pickleball gather<strong>in</strong>g directed by coach Bill Daily<br />
and tennis manager Norberto Vargas, which<br />
quickly has become a tradition. Friday’s, the<br />
community comes together to play and watch<br />
their friends and family play and have a good<br />
time. The Volea restaurant enhances the experience<br />
with a table of dr<strong>in</strong>ks for the participants<br />
as well as their menu offer<strong>in</strong>gs steps away from<br />
the courts. <strong>Palmas</strong> does it better ! ➤<br />
Bill Daily,<br />
PAC<br />
Pickleball<br />
Coach
fever<br />
LA CASA DEL FUTÓN<br />
SOFÁ CAMA<br />
It is beautiful to<br />
see our children<br />
play<strong>in</strong>g and shar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> a safe and secure<br />
environment, while<br />
their parents play<br />
pickleball.<br />
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Wyndham Candelero acquired...becomes<br />
Wyndham <strong>Palmas</strong> Beach & Golf Resort<br />
A partnership co-owned and managed by LionGrove has acquired the<br />
Wyndham Candelero Beach Resort from <strong>Palmas</strong> Hill Partners, LLC. The<br />
property is be<strong>in</strong>g rebranded as the Wyndham <strong>Palmas</strong> Beach and Golf<br />
Resort. An affiliate of LionGrove will manage the resort.<br />
“We are very excited to now co-own and manage the Wyndham <strong>Palmas</strong><br />
Beach and Golf Resort and to offer our hotel guests with new and elevated<br />
experiences, while serv<strong>in</strong>g as the perfect getaway for our guests<br />
to enjoy the many offer<strong>in</strong>gs of our hotel and our luxurious <strong>Palmas</strong> del<br />
Mar resort community”, said Andro Nodarse-León, Founder & CEO of LionGrove.<br />
“We are thrilled to be a part of the <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar community and we<br />
look forward to build<strong>in</strong>g upon the recent renovation that <strong>Palmas</strong> Hills<br />
completed to add new and unique experiences at the Wyndham <strong>Palmas</strong><br />
Beach and Golf Resort for the enjoyment of the residents of the <strong>Palmas</strong><br />
del Mar community and the many guests that visit us from with<strong>in</strong> Puerto<br />
Rico, the US and <strong>in</strong>ternationally”, expressed Mr. Chris Sariego, Manag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Director & COO of LionGrove.<br />
Nestled alongside a picturesque golf course and a beautiful golden<br />
sand beach, the Wyndham <strong>Palmas</strong> Beach and Golf Resort offers endless<br />
possibilities for guests to enjoy over the course of a weekend or weeks<br />
long stay. The resort community has two golf courses designed by PGA<br />
4-time champion Gary Player and renowned architect Rees Jones; Puerto<br />
Rico’s largest tennis complex, horseback rid<strong>in</strong>g adventures, Pterocarpus<br />
forest, as well as, an expansive beach and a Yacht Club Mar<strong>in</strong>a. The<br />
multiple food and beverage options offered on property <strong>in</strong>clude two<br />
bars, a w<strong>in</strong>e cellar room, a wonderful restaurant featur<strong>in</strong>g a comb<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
of traditional Puerto Rican and International cuis<strong>in</strong>e, as well as delicious<br />
wood oven pizzas and a Coffee Shop featur<strong>in</strong>g the delicious local coffees<br />
from Gusto’s.<br />
With nearly 18,000 sq. ft. of banquet space, Wyndham <strong>Palmas</strong> Beach<br />
and Golf Resort, offers <strong>in</strong>door and outdoor sett<strong>in</strong>gs that will be the perfect<br />
complement for all your bus<strong>in</strong>ess or social events. Th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g about<br />
the bus<strong>in</strong>ess travelers; boardroom and new banquet facilities are the<br />
perfect sett<strong>in</strong>g for any corporate event. The hotel will receive an immediate<br />
<strong>in</strong>fusion of capital <strong>in</strong> order to augment the recently completed<br />
enhancements at the hotel and, with that, further elevate guest experiences.<br />
“As part of our management of the hotel, we are committed to<br />
hav<strong>in</strong>g a highly guest-centric culture and expand<strong>in</strong>g employee benefits<br />
and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, while be<strong>in</strong>g a great citizen with<strong>in</strong> the <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar<br />
community, implement<strong>in</strong>g multiple green <strong>in</strong>itiatives and serv<strong>in</strong>g as a<br />
cultural and social gather<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>t for all” concluded Mr. Samuel Hugli,<br />
Vice President of Operations.<br />
The Wyndham <strong>Palmas</strong> Beach and Golf Resort br<strong>in</strong>gs an economic impact<br />
<strong>in</strong> the area, generat<strong>in</strong>g about 140 direct and <strong>in</strong>direct jobs. The hotel<br />
is located <strong>in</strong> the heart of <strong>Palmas</strong> de Mar <strong>in</strong> Humacao, less than an hour<br />
away from San Juan.<br />
About LionGrove...<br />
LionGrove is a lead<strong>in</strong>g hospitality <strong>in</strong>vestment firm whose professionals<br />
have over 150 years of comb<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong>vestment, f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and operational experience forged at some of the most prestigious<br />
private equity, <strong>in</strong>vestment bank<strong>in</strong>g and hotel companies<br />
<strong>in</strong> the world. The LionGrove team br<strong>in</strong>gs together the tenacious<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment focus of seasoned Wall Street professionals with the<br />
eye for creat<strong>in</strong>g great environments and the passion for service of<br />
world-lead<strong>in</strong>g hoteliers. LionGrove seeks to acquire and add value<br />
to hotels rang<strong>in</strong>g from midscale to luxury and from limited service<br />
to full service located <strong>in</strong> fundamentally strong markets <strong>in</strong> the United<br />
States. Affiliates of LionGrove co-own and asset manage the<br />
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel and co-own, asset manage and manage<br />
the Wyndham <strong>Palmas</strong> Beach and Golf Resort. LionGrove and<br />
its affiliates have offices <strong>in</strong> Miami, Florida and San Juan, Puerto<br />
Rico.
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As the end of the year approaches, we want to revise the <strong>in</strong>surance needs<br />
of people who live and/or own an apartment <strong>in</strong> a condo or a walk-up<br />
complex. The basic difference from the people who own houses, is the<br />
property structural coverage. When you buy an apartment the property <strong>in</strong>surance<br />
you pay for, forms a part of a master policy that covers the whole<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g structure. As an apartment owner, there are various <strong>in</strong>surance<br />
needs regard<strong>in</strong>g your property that need to be taken <strong>in</strong>to consideration.<br />
First, you need to f<strong>in</strong>d out the type of master policy your condo has cover<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the build<strong>in</strong>gs. It could be Full Value or Barewalls coverage. Full Value<br />
will <strong>in</strong>clude everyth<strong>in</strong>g structural that came orig<strong>in</strong>ally with your apartment,<br />
so if you made renovations, those will need to be <strong>in</strong>sured separately. If the<br />
master policy is Barewalls, then you need to know about orig<strong>in</strong>al private<br />
elements. These are all the added furnish<strong>in</strong>gs that came orig<strong>in</strong>ally with<br />
your apartment. Such as: bathtubs, showers, toilets, videts, s<strong>in</strong>ks, vanities,<br />
floor and wall tiles, kitchen cab<strong>in</strong>ets and countertops, closet doors<br />
and shelves, fascias, among others.<br />
The “Barewall” policy covers the build<strong>in</strong>gs (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g your apartment)<br />
and common areas of the condom<strong>in</strong>ium, but excludes said orig<strong>in</strong>al privative<br />
elements – so it is the responsibility of each unit owner to <strong>in</strong>sure the<br />
property that is excluded <strong>in</strong> a Barewall policy.<br />
Your condo’s resident association should have the <strong>in</strong>formation on the<br />
value of the orig<strong>in</strong>al private elements of your apartment. In order for you<br />
to get a quote, you need to know the limit (value <strong>in</strong> dollars) that you’re<br />
responsible for. Your condo’s association needs to have a valuation done<br />
on the build<strong>in</strong>g every two years, and it should <strong>in</strong>clude the value of the<br />
orig<strong>in</strong>al private elements. Also, make sure to ask for the <strong>in</strong>surance company<br />
name and policy number of the master policy <strong>in</strong> your condo.<br />
There is a difference between orig<strong>in</strong>al privative elements and improvements<br />
(renovations). When an owner remodels and makes changes to<br />
the orig<strong>in</strong>al privative elements, that property must be covered under Additional<br />
Improvements coverage. Let’s say for example that you had your<br />
kitchen cab<strong>in</strong>ets remodeled and changed the floor tiles <strong>in</strong> your liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
room. Those are not considered orig<strong>in</strong>al anymore and have to be <strong>in</strong>sured<br />
as an additional improvement.<br />
Once you have the value of the orig<strong>in</strong>al privative elements of your apartment,<br />
and the master policy number and name of the <strong>in</strong>surance company,<br />
we can offer you a quote for a HO-6 policy, designed specifically for this<br />
purpose, or as an alternative, if you have a personal “package” policy<br />
currently active with us, we can quote you an endorsement cover<strong>in</strong>g your<br />
orig<strong>in</strong>al privative elements with a broader coverage. Please note that both<br />
alternatives above apply as long as your property is located farther than a<br />
thousand feet from the coast l<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
You can always give us a call to answer questions about your policies or<br />
to get a quote that fits your needs, free of commitment. At <strong>Palmas</strong> Insurance<br />
we are here to serve you.<br />
Call us for more <strong>in</strong>formation at 787-850-9209<br />
or send us an email at palmas<strong>in</strong>surance@outlook.com
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Breakfast<br />
@ the <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar<br />
Wimbledon<br />
at the tennis<br />
Center & Volea Bar & Grill
<strong>Palmas</strong> Athletic Club honors “Wimbledon”<br />
and their members with special event<br />
July 9,1877, the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club began the first lawn tennis<br />
tournament. This year, July 11, <strong>2021</strong>, PAC and Volea hosted “ Breakfast at Wimbledon”<br />
to celebrate the tradition of the tournament and celebrate the passion of tennis <strong>in</strong> the<br />
community of <strong>Palmas</strong> Del Mar.<br />
Players showed up early, dressed <strong>in</strong> white, ready to play and have some tennis fun. The<br />
courts were filled with ra<strong>in</strong> water, another eerie similarity to a repeat tradition <strong>in</strong> the<br />
f<strong>in</strong>als of Wimbledon.Anxious to play, all acquired tools, and court was dry for play <strong>in</strong> 45<br />
m<strong>in</strong>utes time. After a competitive and social round rob<strong>in</strong>, the f<strong>in</strong>alist were surprised with<br />
their “ weapons”, Spald<strong>in</strong>g wooden tennis rackets from “back <strong>in</strong> the day”. All giggled,<br />
some with a sense of shock, while the players entered center court for the f<strong>in</strong>al tiebreaker,<br />
all while the actual Mens Wimbledon F<strong>in</strong>al was blast<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> various locations at Volea.<br />
Players filled the tennis centers restaurant Volea, after play, to view the Wimbledon f<strong>in</strong>als,<br />
while imbib<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> their refresh<strong>in</strong>g mimosa and special delectable Volea breakfast.<br />
This was a tennis aficionado’ s perfect day, especially for the w<strong>in</strong>ners.<br />
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José Corujo, Tournament Chairman
PARTY<br />
TIME!
our Young<br />
Professionals<br />
are back...<br />
to contribute<br />
to Puerto Rico<br />
By Alejandra Chamorro<br />
The number one question I received when I graduated college<br />
was, “What are you go<strong>in</strong>g to do now?” I always answered, “ I’m<br />
go<strong>in</strong>g back to Puerto Rico.”<br />
Unlike some of my classmates who stayed <strong>in</strong> the United States, I<br />
decided to come back home. The biggest reason was to be closer<br />
to my family. Although I don’t regret my decision, many people<br />
still ask me why. Why did I come back when I was “liv<strong>in</strong>g the movie”<br />
<strong>in</strong> Miami?<br />
Statistically, there is higher number of people liv<strong>in</strong>g the island<br />
than return<strong>in</strong>g. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to an article <strong>in</strong> The Weekly Journal,<br />
300,000 Puerto Ricans are projected to leave the island <strong>in</strong> the next<br />
two years.<br />
But what about the other side of the spectrum? Is there Puerto<br />
Ricans who came back? Will others return after COVID-19?<br />
I talked to five<br />
Palmeños, young professionals<br />
who say it’s<br />
worth it.<br />
ROGELIO FER-<br />
NANDEZ, a real estate<br />
agent at Reality<br />
Realty, believes there<br />
are many untapped<br />
opportunities <strong>in</strong> Puerto<br />
Rico.<br />
Rogelio was raised<br />
here <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar. He went to<br />
<strong>Palmas</strong> Academy until 10th grade and<br />
graduated from American<br />
Academy. When he<br />
turned 18, Roger decided<br />
to move to Miami. He<br />
ended up work<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
six years at Luxe Mode<br />
as a concierge for A-list<br />
clients.<br />
But everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
changed, after spend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a weekend <strong>in</strong> Puerto<br />
Rico. He took a drive and<br />
was shocked by all the abandoned<br />
properties. Roger felt the run-down<br />
houses had potential that was be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
wasted.<br />
“I had a new mission, to rehabilitate<br />
Puerto Rico,” said Fernandez. “I<br />
was always <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> real estate,<br />
so it felt like the right time.”<br />
He got his real estate license and<br />
got to work. Dur<strong>in</strong>g his first four<br />
months, Roger broke the record for<br />
the fastest deal closed at his company<br />
by sell<strong>in</strong>g a house <strong>in</strong> two days.<br />
Roger has also expanded his work<br />
all over the island: <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar,<br />
Fajardo, San Juan, Isabela and Mayagüez.<br />
“My goal is to <strong>in</strong>vest, rehabilitate<br />
the island, improve tourism and help<br />
the locals,” said Fernandez.<br />
Roger believes if you work hard,<br />
stay focused and bet on the wellness<br />
of Puerto Rico, anyone can create a<br />
successful life here.<br />
Another <strong>Palmas</strong> Academy<br />
student who found<br />
her way back to Puerto<br />
Rico is CRISTINA AN-<br />
GELIQUE COLÓN. You<br />
might know her from<br />
the restaurant Cafe de la<br />
Plaza.<br />
Crist<strong>in</strong>a graduated<br />
from The <strong>Palmas</strong> Academy<br />
<strong>in</strong> 2005. She then<br />
studied at American<br />
University <strong>in</strong> Wash<strong>in</strong>gton DC where<br />
she got a bachelors <strong>in</strong> communications<br />
and a m<strong>in</strong>or <strong>in</strong> art studio. In<br />
2009, she decided to move back to<br />
Puerto Rico.<br />
“ I love Puerto Rico,” said Colón. “<br />
It doesn’t matter where I traveled to,<br />
<strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar is like home to me.”<br />
After mov<strong>in</strong>g back, she opened<br />
Cafe de la Plaza with her friend Jay.<br />
Crist<strong>in</strong>a became the youngest restaurant<br />
owner <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong> at age 21. But
her successful endeavors don’t stop<br />
there.<br />
In 2012, Crist<strong>in</strong>a went to law school.<br />
She attended St. Thomas School of<br />
Law <strong>in</strong> Miami. Crist<strong>in</strong>a ended up<br />
graduat<strong>in</strong>g Cum Laude and passed<br />
the Florida and Wash<strong>in</strong>gton DC bar.<br />
She then returned a second time<br />
WILLIAM BURN FER-<br />
NANDEZ is another<br />
restaurant entrepreneur<br />
who ga<strong>in</strong>ed success <strong>in</strong><br />
Puerto Rico.<br />
William has a different<br />
story than Rogelio<br />
and Crist<strong>in</strong>a. He lived<br />
<strong>in</strong> Guatemala, Mexico<br />
and Venezuela dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
his childhood. At around<br />
14-years-old, his family<br />
returned to Puerto Rico.<br />
William graduated high school<br />
from Colegio Marista <strong>in</strong> Guaynabo.<br />
He went to college at the University<br />
of Puerto Rico and graduated with<br />
a bachelor’s degree <strong>in</strong> F<strong>in</strong>ance. William<br />
then proceeded his studies with<br />
a Master <strong>in</strong> F<strong>in</strong>ance from the Inter<br />
American University of Puerto Rico.<br />
He got <strong>in</strong>to the <strong>in</strong>dustry at age 19,<br />
while still work<strong>in</strong>g on his degrees.<br />
William started at Señor Frogs where<br />
he eventually become general manager<br />
at age 22. William attributes his<br />
speedy success to Carlos Gonzalez,<br />
the owner of Señor Frogs. “I was<br />
blessed to have such a great mentor,”<br />
said Burn.<br />
By age 25, William was supervis<strong>in</strong>g<br />
various operations for the restaurant<br />
group <strong>in</strong> the Caribbean. The next<br />
step for William was to have his own<br />
restaurant. He ended up contact<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to her home of Puerto Rico. Now she<br />
has her own consult<strong>in</strong>g firm, C<strong>in</strong>marc<br />
& Associates, L.L.C. and runs Cafe de<br />
la Plaza.<br />
“Puerto Rico is a place for <strong>in</strong>novators,”<br />
said Colón. “ If you have a<br />
vision and you have imag<strong>in</strong>ation, the<br />
island is your oyster.”<br />
the now popular Distrito<br />
T-Mobile, and<br />
took on the role of<br />
creat<strong>in</strong>g a burger<br />
concept restaurant.<br />
Their <strong>in</strong>itial vision<br />
for the restaurant is<br />
what made it a popular<br />
spot for locals and<br />
tourists<br />
“We’ve all seen the<br />
negative documentaries<br />
on burger fast<br />
food jo<strong>in</strong>ts, on processed meats and<br />
such, said Burn. “ We wanted to design<br />
a burger concept that focuses <strong>in</strong><br />
be<strong>in</strong>g transparent and detailed.”<br />
And at last, La Burgesia was made!<br />
But they had a few set backs before<br />
they could open the doors to the<br />
public. The pandemic pushed their<br />
open<strong>in</strong>g date over a year. Although<br />
challeng<strong>in</strong>g, William and his team<br />
persevered and were able to make it<br />
possible.<br />
William agrees that even though<br />
it’s difficult, work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Puerto Rico<br />
can be the right decision.<br />
“There’s much to re-<strong>in</strong>vent and<br />
<strong>in</strong>novate on the island,” said Burn.<br />
“There’s also the home court advantage<br />
concept. You know and understand<br />
the market, the competition<br />
and the areas of opportunity.”<br />
A member of William’s<br />
team who also<br />
sees Puerto Rico as a<br />
place of <strong>in</strong>novation is<br />
RAÚL COSCUL-<br />
LUELA. He was <strong>in</strong><br />
charge of the brand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and market<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
La Burguesia.<br />
For people who<br />
don’t know, Raúl<br />
went to high school<br />
here at The <strong>Palmas</strong> Academy. He<br />
then attended Marquette University.<br />
Raúl realized his passion for the creative<br />
side of bus<strong>in</strong>ess and transferred<br />
to The School of Visual Arts <strong>in</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />
York City.<br />
After ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g work experience <strong>in</strong><br />
the market<strong>in</strong>g field, he decided to<br />
move back to Puerto Rico dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
pandemic.<br />
“Though the island can sometimes<br />
be a challenge, know<strong>in</strong>g you’re build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
someth<strong>in</strong>g with roots is much<br />
more gratify<strong>in</strong>g,” said Cosculluela.<br />
Raúl is co-founder of Culture Create,<br />
a creative studio where he designs<br />
experiences for brands, artists<br />
and musicians. Some of his recent visual<br />
collaboration <strong>in</strong>clude: Cangrejos<br />
de Santurce Basketball team, Arena<br />
Medalla, and Sunsets Hard Selterz.<br />
Raúl, like the others who came<br />
back, believe Puerto Rico has great<br />
opportunities if you look for them.<br />
“I see Puerto Rico <strong>in</strong> many ways,<br />
like a blank canvas with a lot of space<br />
for <strong>in</strong>novation that has a generation<br />
of young entrepreneurs hungry to<br />
achieve big th<strong>in</strong>gs with the talent to<br />
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Great party at our beautiful Beach Club! After a hard day<br />
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<strong>Live</strong> & <strong>Life</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong><br />
Fashion<br />
<strong>2021</strong><br />
Alberto Cruz and Freddie<br />
Hernández w<strong>in</strong>ners of the <strong>Live</strong> & <strong>Life</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong> Fashion Award and two<br />
elegant REVO sunglasses!<br />
And the w<strong>in</strong>ner is Carlos Rocca.<br />
As every year Carts Pro donate a<br />
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raffle.<br />
Alberto Cruz and Freddie Hernández<br />
were the w<strong>in</strong>ners of the <strong>Live</strong> & <strong>Life</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong> Fashion Award, <strong>in</strong>stituted<br />
this year. The award was <strong>in</strong>spired<br />
by the creative and eye-catch<strong>in</strong>g<br />
outfits of Alberto and Freddie, who<br />
did not skimp on creativity. They<br />
received elegant polarized REVO<br />
glasses to complement their outfits.<br />
PAC Members, get ready for<br />
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Bodas<br />
Olga Esther Muñiz &<br />
Manuel Orlando Herrera<br />
Orlando y Olga (“Negri”,<br />
como le dicen sus<br />
allegados car<strong>in</strong>osamente)<br />
se conocieron en la fiesta<br />
de despedida de año en<br />
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de sus primos llegaron a la<br />
fiesta en casa de la familia<br />
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de Arecibo y Olga es<br />
de Camuy. Al poco tiempo<br />
de conocerse, se hicieron<br />
novios y se casaron el 24 de<br />
julio de 1971.<br />
En su matrimonio tienen 4 hijas: Ingrid Margarita,<br />
casada con el Dr. Jordan W<strong>in</strong>ter, con quien tiene dos<br />
hijas: Elena Margarita y Sara Sofía<br />
Yadira del Carmen, casada con Juan Pablo G<strong>in</strong>és, con<br />
quien tiene tres hijas: Paola Isabel, Lucia Alexandra, y<br />
Monica del Carmen<br />
Jessica Margarita, casada con Oscar Castro, con quien<br />
tiene tres hijos: Alvaro Alejandro, Lourdes Margarita,<br />
y Priscila Esther Rocio Margarita, novia de Luis Fernando<br />
Manrique.<br />
Olga y Orlando estan retirados y viven en Villa Caparra<br />
en Guaynabo. Pero desde 1995 disfrutan de su<br />
propiedad en Crescent Cove, <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar, donde<br />
son muy queridos y apreciados. ¡Felicidades y muchas<br />
bendiciones a esta hermosa familia!<br />
CELEBRATING<br />
the 30th Anniversary<br />
CELEBRATING our 30th Friendship Anniversary, Fun<br />
and Service to <strong>Palmas</strong> and our Neighbor<strong>in</strong>g Communities<br />
PLCC is now a tax-exempt organization, through the<br />
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Luz Mar<strong>in</strong>a Fajardo80’s<br />
Luz was born <strong>in</strong> Lanzarote, Canary Islands. She went to<br />
school <strong>in</strong> Barcelona were she met her husband, Dr. Juan<br />
Ramón Agosto, when he was study<strong>in</strong>g medic<strong>in</strong>e. They<br />
got married and came to live to his hometown, Humacao.<br />
They had five beautiful girls. Both Luz and Mon, were active<br />
members of the golf club from day 1. N<strong>in</strong>eteen years<br />
ago they moved to <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar and when her husband<br />
passed away, she stayed here surrounded by friends<br />
that were like family.<br />
Luz is described by her friends as a happy, active person<br />
full of love and energy. As Virgie said, her name Luz<br />
means light and that is what she gives us constantly. We<br />
wish her many more years of health, good golf and time<br />
to share with her dear friends! And yes, believe it or not<br />
she just turn 80! ➤<br />
And to celebrate her birthday,<br />
a golf tournament among friends...<br />
And the w<strong>in</strong>ners are:<br />
Gross: Mari Prado /Taty Oliver<br />
Net: Luz Mar<strong>in</strong>a Agosto y Nildita Med<strong>in</strong>a
Campeonato Estatal<br />
de Caballos de Paso F<strong>in</strong>o<br />
Hacienda Candelero<br />
en <strong>Palmas</strong> del Mar<br />
El Caballo de Paso F<strong>in</strong>o Puro Puertorriqueño<br />
El origen de la raza de Paso F<strong>in</strong>o se remonta a más de 500 años, a<br />
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corceles.<br />
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a encastar, criar y seleccionar a estos equ<strong>in</strong>os que tenían un paso especialmente<br />
cómodo a la hora de montar, con características específicas: balanceado, cadencioso,<br />
andar en cuatro tiempos, paso rítmico, rápido y reunido.<br />
En el Siglo XVIII, este tipo de caballo se comenzó a exhibir en Ferias Patronales o<br />
Ferias de Pueblo, atrayendo con su elegante pisar la admiración del público caballista.<br />
Con el paso de los años, las exhibiciones dieron lugar a las competencias. Ese<br />
f<strong>in</strong>o andar que los dist<strong>in</strong>guía fue ganando tal popularidad que orig<strong>in</strong>ó el nombre<br />
de “Paso F<strong>in</strong>o”, mencionado por primera vez en documentos de 1850.<br />
El nombre “Paso F<strong>in</strong>o” se popularizó tanto en el último medio siglo, que trascendió<br />
las fronteras y actualmente también se utiliza en otros países para designar<br />
las razas equ<strong>in</strong>as cuyos andares en “cuatro tiempos laterales” son parecidos al del<br />
caballo de Paso F<strong>in</strong>o Puro Puertorriqueño, como Colombia, Venezuela, el Caribe,<br />
Estados Unidos y países de Europa, entre ellos, España, Alemania, Francia y Suiza.<br />
Padre de Raza: Ejemplar “Dulce Sueño”<br />
En 1930 comenzó a ganar fama, por encima de todos los demás, un caballo que<br />
por sus características sobresalientes se convirtió<br />
en modelo y ejemplo de excelencia de la raza de<br />
Paso F<strong>in</strong>o Puro Puertorriqueño, el ejemplar “Dulce<br />
Sueño” (1927-1941) del pueblo de Guayama, en<br />
Puerto Rico. Su dueño fue Don Genaro Cautiño y su<br />
montador Don Eusebio Massó.<br />
Creación de la Federación del<br />
Deporte de Caballos de Paso F<strong>in</strong>o<br />
Durante la década de 1930 y 1940 se generó en<br />
el país un “boom” de ejemplares de Paso F<strong>in</strong>o de excelencia, que surgieron a raíz<br />
del campeón “Dulce Sueño”; y así se sentaron las bases para la creación de una<br />
entidad que agrupara al gran número de nuevos criadores.<br />
La historia del Paso F<strong>in</strong>o moderno tiene como pilares de su desarrollo al ejemplar<br />
Dulce Sueño y a la Federación, fundada el 21 de marzo de 1943 con el nombre<br />
de “Asociación de Dueños de Caballos de Silla de Puerto Rico”.<br />
Más de 70 años impulsando el Paso F<strong>in</strong>o 2013 fue el año del 70 Aniversario<br />
de la Federación que desde hace más<br />
de siete décadas ha celebrado <strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>terrumpidamente<br />
competencias de<br />
Paso F<strong>in</strong>o y Equitación en toda la Isla,<br />
promoviendo la crianza de esta raza<br />
única.<br />
El Deporte del Paso F<strong>in</strong>o, según la<br />
LEY No. 87 de 1978, fue denom<strong>in</strong>ado<br />
como “Deporte Autóctono de Puerto<br />
Rico”.
P<strong>in</strong>tando<br />
por una CAUSA... P.E.C.E.S<br />
Founded <strong>in</strong> 1985,<br />
P.E.C.E.S. is a nonprofit<br />
organization that<br />
promotes the<br />
social, educational<br />
& economic<br />
development of<br />
communities <strong>in</strong> the<br />
eastern region of<br />
Puerto Rico. Based<br />
on a community<br />
participation<br />
model that allows<br />
for leadership<br />
development <strong>in</strong> a<br />
region that has been<br />
impacted by economic<br />
and social challenges.<br />
P<strong>in</strong>tando por una causa/<br />
Pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g for a cause by<br />
Anthony D. Cruz Aldecoa.<br />
Anthony is a retired CPA,<br />
golf player, member of<br />
the <strong>Palmas</strong> Athletic Club<br />
and more recently, a<br />
pa<strong>in</strong>ter. He has pa<strong>in</strong>ted<br />
more than 250 pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
<strong>in</strong> the last 11 years, but<br />
this exposition, held at<br />
our PAC Club House and<br />
hosted by Chez Daniel at the Club, is for a<br />
very special cause--PECES program at the Humacao<br />
Beach. All the sales will be donated <strong>in</strong><br />
full to this wonderful organization capta<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
by a wonderful woman called Sister Nancy<br />
and Mr. José Oquendo, PECES President.<br />
Anthony Cruz, has been l<strong>in</strong>ked to PEC-<br />
ES for the last six years, where he served<br />
as treasurer of the Board of Director.<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g the last 3 years he has been a<br />
member of PECES Golf Tournament.➤
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LETTER<br />
At the clos<strong>in</strong>g of this edition, that runs until December, I realized that the year is end<strong>in</strong>g and we are<br />
soon go<strong>in</strong>g to celebrate two years of the pandemic. No one could have told us, <strong>in</strong> the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g, that<br />
we were go<strong>in</strong>g to spend two years of our lives (and we do not know how much longer) <strong>in</strong> this situation.<br />
A pandemic that has uncovered many fears, anxieties and has clearly shown us how fragile we are <strong>in</strong><br />
the face nature. This year we have also had to face the brutal onslaught of Sargasso that reaches our<br />
coasts, <strong>in</strong> addition to obvious coastal erosion; complex problems that are not that easy to solve as<br />
some may th<strong>in</strong>k. The root of the problem is <strong>in</strong> the deforestation of the forests of Africa and the Amazon,<br />
which causes soil erosion, which <strong>in</strong> turn causes an excess of nutrients to reach the oceans and causes<br />
an overproduction of the seaweed known as Sargasso. Sargasso not only ugly for our beaches, but it is<br />
kill<strong>in</strong>g mar<strong>in</strong>e life - corals, fish etc. But, what can we do? We can do our part by support<strong>in</strong>g ecological<br />
and environmental conservation <strong>in</strong>itiatives. We can, for example, elim<strong>in</strong>ate plastics from our lives (at<br />
least reduce them to a m<strong>in</strong>imum). Do not use straws, do not use disposable plastic cups, do not dr<strong>in</strong>k<br />
water from plastic bottles (which after all you do not know how they are produced or the hours that they<br />
spend <strong>in</strong> the sun and heat when transported). The water <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palmas</strong> is very good because it comes from<br />
the Río Blanco tributary of El Yunque. For more than a year I have always kept <strong>in</strong> my purse a<br />
set of cutlery and I never accept disposable cutlery (which are also so unpleasant to eat<br />
with). I bought a large thermos and fill it <strong>in</strong> the morn<strong>in</strong>g with ice and water and I<br />
spend the whole day with it. I recycle all organic material with a super garbage<br />
dispenser because I know that this will be collected by PDMU to mix with our<br />
organic compost to fertilize our gardens. If you have a patio, plant trees, do<br />
not buy plastic conta<strong>in</strong>ers, reuse the conta<strong>in</strong>ers of yogurt, butter, etc. If<br />
we all do our part and raise awareness, we may save the planet. I<br />
have faith that this pandemic has given us time to reflect, now it’s<br />
time take action. ➤<br />
OUR COVER MODEL...<br />
by Aracelis Salon<br />
Thanks to Aracelis Salon & Spa for the<br />
hairstyl<strong>in</strong>g and makeup of our Cover<br />
Model, Darlene Bajandas. In the photo:<br />
Darlene, Aracelis de Jesús and Paola<br />
Proenza. As always, a job of excellence!