St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School

ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL PARISH SCHOOL


LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Submitted as of May 7, 2020







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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Accounting 3

Apparel 3
Auto 4

Financial Services 5

Food & Wine 5
Health Services 6-7

Home Products & Services 7

Insurance 8

Jewelry 8

Legal Services 8-9

Marine 10

Personal Services & Products 10-11

Pet Products 11

Printing, Advertising, Media 12-13
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Real Estate





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ACCOUNTING

Alcaine-Paz CPA
Alex Paz
1360 S. Dixie Hwy. Suite 320
(305) 431-5693
[email protected]

Deloitte & Touche
Tony Giro
333 SE 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33131
(305) 798-2758
[email protected]
https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en.html
Audit, tax, & accounting services.

APPAREL

Creative Designs 2 You
Vanessa Rojas
2932 NE 2nd Dr, Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 676-5737
[email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/creativedesigns2you/
Making your creative vision come to life... Specializing in vinyl designs, custom t-shirts, and custom face
masks.

M2shopmiami
Monica Antun
4600 SW 71st Ave. Suite 104 Miami, FL 33155
(305) 613-7033
[email protected], https://m2shopmiami.com/
Women’s clothing and accessories store

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AUTO



CAS Auto

Abe Chamoun

7900 NW 154 Street Miami Lakes, FL 33016

(305) 694-0000

[email protected]

We supply dealers with new vehicles in the emerging markets.



Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables

Gheorghe Ciorobea

300 Almeria Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134

(305) 962-5634

[email protected]

https://www.mbcoralgables.com/

Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables is owned by a St. Thomas alumni family, managed by another alumni family,

and several St. Thomas families work there. I am one of the Finance Managers at MBCG and would love to

help any St. Thomas families looking to buy or lease a new car.



Ocean Automotive Group

Karina Garcia Yunez

9675 NW 12th Street Doral, FL 33172

(786) 464-1100

[email protected]

https://www.oceanautomotivegroup.com

Car Dealership and Service



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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Universal Mortgage LLC
Alex Garcia
1430 South Dixie Hwy, Suite 309, Coral Gables, Fl. 33143
(786) 332-4263
[email protected]
https://www.universalmortgage.com
A licensed Florida mortgage correspondent lender which specializes in residential and commercial financing.
Our goal is to help everyone achieve the American dream of home ownership.
Follow us on instagram @universalmortgage305


FOOD & WINE

Julius Meinl North America LLC
Razvan Talpau
350 Lincoln Road, 2nd floor, suite 0416, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(786) 271-6874
[email protected]
https://www.meinlcoffee.com
Julius Meinl is a leading European premium coffee producer since 1862 and an ambassador of the Viennese
Coffeehouse culture, operating in over 70 countries worldwide. See our story at www.meinlcoffee.com.
Julius Meinl North America offers a wide coffee and tea range for hospitality sector (hotels, restaurants, coffee
houses, cruise ships, offices, food services), as well as consumer products (Nespresso compatible capsules,
ground coffee, whole beans), available to order for home at www.espressocoffeeclub.com.
For all St. Thomas parents, please use the code #MyMeinlCoffee for a 10% discount.
Follow us on Instagram at @juliusmeinlusa



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HEALTH SERVICES



Dr. Bob Pediatric Dentistry

Christopher Bob

7711 SW 62nd Ave Suite 101 Miami, FL 33143

(305) 397-8214

[email protected]

https://www.pediatricdentistsouthmiami.com

Board Certified Pediatric Dental Office



Conceptions Florida

Armando Hernandez-Rey

4425 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 103, Coral Gables, FL 33146

(305) 446-4673

[email protected]

https://conceptionsflorida.com/

We are a boutique fertility practice offering IVF, robotic surgery and genetic testing.



Kendall Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Jorge Landa, DMD

11790 SW 89th St. Miami, FL 33186

(305) 271-1151

[email protected]

https://www.KendallPediatricDentist.com

Dentistry specialized for children and teens. Specialists in orthodontics and oral surgery.



Psychological Resource and Assessment Center

Gihanna Jimenez

7301 SW 57 th Court Suite #565 South Miami, FL 33143

(305) 793-1837

[email protected]

http://www.drjimeneztesting.com

Specialization in the assessment of children and adolescents with Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum

Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disabilities, Gifted, and Developmental

evaluations. Educational consultation and mental health counseling services are also provided.

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South Miami Obgyn Associates
Charlotte Paz-Pabon, M.D.
7300 SW 62nd Pl South Miami, Florida 33176
(305) 665-1133
[email protected]
Obstetrics and Gynecology

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Advantaclean of Miami
Jesus Gonzalez Pereda
2172 NW 29th Ave.
(786) 252-2019
[email protected]
https://www.advantaclean.com/miami-fl/
Mold remediation, Duct Cleaning, Moisture control, Sanitization

Country French
Martha Leborgne
7259 Red Road Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-0159
[email protected]
http://countryfrenchinc.com/
Home Furnishing and Gift Store

Thoughtfully Organized
Jessica DeSiato
442 Alminar Ave.
(305) 588-1080
[email protected]
https://www.thoughtfullyorganized.com/
Jessica Desiato is a Professional Organizer and founder of Thoughtfully Organized, LLC. servicing the Miami
area. She will spruce up and organize any room of your home or office. Her goal is to help make your life
more efficient and transform the spaces you live and work into places of joy and clarity.

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INSURANCE

ARG Risk Management Services
William Machado
1110 Brickell Ave., Suite #206, Miami, FL 33146
(305) 510-4345
[email protected]
https://www.argrms.com
Life, Health, Disability, Long Term Insurance solutions for individual and group coverage.


JEWELRY

Gems of America
Ruben and Natalie Garcia-Sarraff
396 Alhambra Circle Suite 203 Coral Gables, Fl 33134
(305) 461-5456
[email protected]
A third generation business specializing in loose diamonds, diamond jewelry, gemstones and custom design
luxury 18K, platinum and gold jewelry.


LEGAL SERVICES

Estrella Law
David Estrella
55 Merrick Way Suite 210 Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 444- 4495
[email protected]
http://www.davidestrella.com
We are a full-service immigration law boutique firm. We help with business and employment visas, extensions
of stay, legal permanent residency processes through family and employers, citizenship, removal proceedings
and asylum.


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The Haggard Law Firm
Douglas McCarron
330 Alhambra Cir. , Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 446-5700
[email protected]
https://www.haggardlawfirm.com
We are a trial law firm that represents individuals or families injured or killed through the negligence of
others.

Laura E. Kelly, P.A.
Laura Garcia
1430 South Dixie Hwy. Suite 309, Coral Gables, Fl. 33143
(786) 594-0763
[email protected]
Attorney specializing in real estate transactions

Liebler, Gonzalez & Portuondo
Baris (BJ) Okcular
44 West Flagler St., Ste 2500, Miami Florida 33130
(305) 379-0400
[email protected]
http://www.lgplaw.com/
Commercial, Banking and Real Estate Law (both litigation and transnational)

Marin, Eljaiek, Lopez & Martinez, P.L. Law Firm in Miami
Carlos Marin
2601 South Bayshore Dr., 18th Fl, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
(305) 807-7852
[email protected]
http://mellawyers.com/
Real Estate Law — and over 18 practice areas




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Nelson & Nelson, P.A.
Jennifer Okcular
2775 Sunny Isles Blvd. Ste. 118, North Miami Beach, FL 33160, local meetings available including at your home
or office
(305) 932-2000
[email protected]
http://www.estatetaxlawyers.com/
Estate planning (Wills and Trusts), asset protection and probate


MARINE

Xclusive Performance
Oscar Rodriguez
14367 SW 139th Ct Miami, FL
(305) 546-7270
[email protected]
Boat Technician and Electrics Specialist


PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Blue Sun International
Victor Alvarez
2201 NW 102nd Place Unit 4 Miami FL 33172
(305) 428-2816
[email protected]
https://www.bluesun-international.com/
Supplier and manufacturer of ingredients for cosmetics. Offices in the US and Mexico.
Our group of professionals include chemical engineers, chemists, and biologists who combine chemistry and
nature knowledge with the latest trends in the personal care market.
Our product list ranges from scientifically advanced actives to basic raw materials widely used in the
formulations of creams, gels, bath products and cosmetics in general. We provide more than 20 years
experience in the market delivering the highest quality and service to our customers.

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Today Glitter
Victor Alvarez
2201 NW 102nd Place Unit 4 Miami FL 33172
(305)239-9406
[email protected]
https://www.todayglitter.com/
World’s first antibacterial gel with reapplication reminder. Subtle particles of 100% plastic free glitter act as a
visual reminder to know when it’s time to reapply. Today Glitter antibacterial gel also has high content of
moisturizers to counteract drying effects of alcohol. Today Glitter® only sells Bioglitter® (The only naturally
biodegradable plastic free glitter available in the world) for cosmetics, arts & crafts applications. Today Glitter
focus is to educate the consumer on the harm of micro-plastics


PET PRODUCTS

Natural K9
Sal Salman
6400 South Dixie Hwy Miami, Fl 33143
(305) 514-0577
[email protected]
https://www.naturalk9supplies.com/
Natural K9 is a natural pet food store providing your furry friends the best food and treats around town. We
didn’t forget about your cats and have amazing food for them as well. Come visit us!


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PRINT, ADVERTISING, & MEDIA

NewStar Media
Tina van der Ven
95 Merrick Way, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33134
(786) 216-9898
[email protected]
http://www.newstarmedia.com
Our team is comprised of seasoned strategists who develop innovative, practical marketing-communications
programs with one goal in mind: to help our clients achieve their business goals and objectives. Our holistic
suite of services includes: Business strategy development • Public relations • Crisis management • Creative
conceptualization • Corporate social responsibility • Social media • Digital marketing • Website development
• Graphic design • Media training

“The Brett Romberg Show” on 1210am The Man
Brett Romberg
1985 NW 88 Court, Suite 201, Doral, Florida 33172
(305) 992-8663
[email protected]
https://www.1210theman.com
Morning Radio Talk Show hosted by Brett Romberg, Monday - Friday, 7am-10am - We are offering discounted
on-air advertising opportunities to STEPS affiliated businesses. Please contact Brett Romberg for details and
more information.

Source Lawyer Relations
Carolina Castillo
2601 South Bayshore Dr. 18th Fl, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
(305) 450-5444
[email protected]
http://lawyerrelations.com/
We offer marketing, social media, video marketing, crisis management and public relations for law firms &
nonprofits. (We are expanding business to include representation of political leaders & small businesses — like
dental offices, accountants, chiropractors, medical facilities, and restaurants)


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UP3 Group
Eduardo Assola
6915 Red Road Ste 210, Coral Gables, FL 33143
(305) 898-1111
[email protected]
https://up3.com
UP3 Group is a premier full-service digital agency in Miami, FL, we build high end software solutions to such as
Websites (design and programming), Shopify Stores, Custom Softwares, and Mobile Applications for iPhone,
iPad and Android.


REAL ESTATE

BHHS EWM Realty
Lynley Ciorobea
550 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 968-6505
[email protected]
http://www.lcrealestate.com
I help people and families make the home-buying and home-selling process fun and uncomplicated - matching
people to their dream homes, and maximizing the return on their investment! I love being a realtor in my
home town.

Ashley Cusack Team
Ashley Cusack, Parent of Alumni, Board Member
550 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, Florida 33146
(305) 798-8685
[email protected]
https://ashleycusack.com
I have been selling real estate in South Florida for almost 30 years. I am a senior Vice President at Berkshire
Hathaway Home Services EWM Realty International.



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