Fugitive South Beach nightclub owner who swindled tourists nabbed

Fugitive South Beach nightclub owner who swindled tourists nabbed
MiamiHerald.com
The Miami Beach private clubs implicated in the alleged racket after last year's bust were: Caviar Bar, 643 Washington Ave.; Stars Lounge, 643 Washington Ave.; Club Moreno, 1341 Washington Ave.; Nowhere Bar, 653 Washington Ave.; Steel Toast, 758 ...

Fugitive in South Beach 'B-Girl' fraud case arrested by FBI
The Republic
MIAMI — A Latvian man sought as a fugitive in a South Beach fraud scam involving so-called "B-Girls" and male tourists has been arrested. The FBI says 45-year-old Alec Simchuk of Riga, Latvia, was taken into custody Thursday after arriving at Miami ...

Swim 2013: Sexy cuts and bold prints
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
2013 swimwear fashions at The Raleigh, July 23, in Miami Beach, Florida. Hide Caption. A model walks the runway at the Sauvage show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Joe Klamar / Getty Images). Hide Caption ...

San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

4 New Condo Towers Proposed For South Beach, Miami's Brickell Avenue
Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)
In the South Beach neighborhood of the barrier island city of Miami Beach, developers are proposing a pair of condo towers – seven stories and nine stories, respectively – for an oceanfront site in the 300 block of Ocean Drive in the South of Fifth area, ...

Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)

A first look at the Miami "B-girls"
Local 10 (blog)
The feds yesterday finally caught fugitive Alex Simchuk, who faces charges of using several Eastern European women -- known as B-girls -- to swindle male Miami Beach tourists out of big money. The FBI alleges Simchuk, a Latvian national with alleged ties ...

Local 10 (blog)

The Revivalists Catch Rays On South Beach Before Show At The Stage
Miami New Times (blog)
These six New Orleans dudes are fresh from playing at the Green Parrot in Key West, and they're catching some rays on South Beach before this Friday's show at The Stage alongside Bachaco. We caught up with the band to talk about playing down south, ...

Miami New Times (blog)

Suboo 2013 Collection At Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim, Miami Beach ...
Huffington Post
Suboo 2013 Collection At Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim, Miami Beach (PHOTOS, VIDEO). The Huffington Post | By Janie Campbell Posted: 07/26/2012 11:06 am Updated: 07/26/2012 11:25 am. stumble · Share on Google+. Get Miami Alerts: Sign Up ...

Flaunt That California Gurl Body, Katy Perry!
PerezHilton.com
Katy Perry was lookin' like a sand goddess in Miami Beach Thursday. Like the pearl she is, KtP was just letting everything shine while she laid back and relaxed with family and friends (as you can see in the photos below). She even caught up with an issue of ...

PerezHilton.com

A-Lister Getaways: Malibu, Hamptons and South Beach (VIDEO)
Northwest Herald
... have everyone dreaming of the ultimate vacation spot. If you're a celebrity, however, you're probably hitting the road for a pricey rental, or perhaps a vacation home in one of the United States' most exclusive spots: Malibu, South Beach or the Hamptons.

Man Arrested at Miami Airport for Role in 'B-Girls' Scheme: FBI
NBC 6 Miami
A Latvian man is behind bars in Miami for his role in a massive scheme that bilked businessmen and tourists out of thousands of dollars by luring them to private South Beach clubs where they were defrauded. Alec Simchuk, 45, was arrested Thursday ...

Live audience canceled for 'X Factor' U.S. boot camp; contestants' hotel upgrade
Examiner.com
On July 26, 2012, "The X Factor" U.S. boot camp tapings at the Fillmore Miami Beach in Florida canceled access to the public, and people who had tickets to see the tapings were given very short notice about the cancellation. According to the Miami Herald, ...

Examiner.com

Salon Allure: More Luxury Brands
Apparel News
MIAMI BEACH, Fla.—Salon Allure may be attracting more brands, but a sluggish economy is restraining vendors' sales, said Rick Fatzinger, the co-founder of the boutique swim and resortwear trade show, held July 21–24 at the W South BeachHotel ...

Apparel News

Miami Swim Show: Steady Business, More Vendors
Apparel News
It has been a hot summer across America, which means it was perfect weather for the hundreds of exhibitors at the annual Miami Swim Show & Lingerie Show, held July 20–24 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Vendors ranged from some of the ...

Apparel News

Daily Deal Media Announces the SoMoLo Summit - South Beach
Daily Deal Media
Daily Deal Media is pleased to announce our new event series called the SoMoLo Summit, with the first event taking place in South Beach, FL on Oct 21-23, 2012. SoMoLo Summits will provide a stimulating new conference series focused on the three ...

Katy Perry Flaunts Curves in Skimpy Black String Bikini
Us Magazine
On a much-deserved vacation, Katy Perry hung out poolside Thursday in Miami Beach, Fla. in a tiny black string bikini. The recently single 27-year-old star flaunted her curvy, sexy beach bod while while relaxing in the sun with a refreshing beverage -- and a ...

Us Magazine

Russell Brand Reveals Why He Split With Katy, While She Shows Him What He's ...
Global Grind
Katy Perry may be divorced from Russell Brand, but she certainly proved why she's considered one of the sexiest women in the world while she showed some cleavage in a black triangle bikini top at the pool in Miami Beach, FL. PHOTOS: Katy Perry ...

Global Grind

Simon Cowell 'spends $500000 on hotels for X Factor USA hopefuls'
Digital Spy
160 contestants have been put up in the five-star Mondrian, Delano and Shore Club hotels, which overlook the beaches of South Beach during the show's Boot Camp stage. An insider said: "Singers on the British version of the show will be green with envy but ...

Simon Cowell -- Drops $500k to Pamper 'X Factor' Finalists
TMZ.com
So he upgraded ALL of the contestants to the exclusive Mondrian Miami South Beach Hotel ... and promised to cover everyone's meals during the audition process. 0726_simon_cowell_hotel_mondrian. We're told Simon's expecting the total bill to run ...

TMZ.com

Si's lavish treatment in Miami for his X Factor hopefuls
The Sun
The lucky 160 singers got rooms in the plush, five-star Mondrian, Delano and Shore Club hotels overlooking the beautiful beaches of South Beach. It's news that might not go down so well with the pop hopefuls auditioning on the show's UK version. They got ...

The Sun

FBI Announces Arrest of Fugitive Alec Simchuk
7thSpace Interactive (press release)
The FBI announces the arrest of Alec Simchuk, 45, of Riga, Latvia, for his alleged involvement in a criminal organization that defrauded out-of-town businessmen and tourists by luring the victims from legitimate South Beach nightclubs to the defendant's private clubs where the victims were then defrauded. The arrest was made without incident by the FBI and Homeland Security ... The FBI, the Miami Beach PD, and HSI continue their investigation. No further information will be released at this time. Reported by: FBI ...

Events at Miami Beach Fashion Week Swim Held In and Out of Water
BizBash
Events at Miami Beach Fashion Week Swim Held In and Out of Water ... Miami Beach's swim week brought its mix of runway shows, parties, events, and, of course, the Miami Beach Convention Center's Swim Show to South Beach July 13 through 23. Here's a ...

BizBash

Simon Cowell treats 'X Factor' contestants to posh hotel
Monsters and Critics.com
So instead of checking them into a regular accommodation, he booked them into the exclusive Mondrian Miami South Beach Hotel. He also apparently promised to cover everyone's meals during the audition process which brings the total bill to around the ...

Monsters and Critics.com

Demi Lovato: Coffee Break Before 'X Factor' Taping
Celebrity Teen Scoop
Demi Lovato Arrives To Tape X Factor · Demi Lovato arrived at the Fillmore Miami Beach for another taping of The X Factor in Miami Beach, Fl. on Wednesday (July 25). Wearing a short white dress and high-heels – the singer carried her coffee around with ...

Out of site, out of pool
The News Journal
“My team loves Miami Beach,” she said. “We feel very welcomed here.” , Cortes said the biggest difference between the beaches of Spain and Miami Beach's South Beach are how women wear their swimsuits. “We in Spain, we look for a lot of perfection in the ...

Simon Cowell Pays 500 Thousand Dollars to Send X Factor Contestants to a ...
411mania.com
The contestants are currently competing for 32 spots, so Cowell moved them to the Mondrian Miami South Beach Hotel and promised to cover everyone's meals during the audition process. Post Comment | Email George H. Sirois | View George H. Sirois's 411 ...

ADD Inc Miami Wins Merit Award of Excellence from the American Institute of ...
eYugoslavia.com
Located in the heart of Miami Beach, the Shelborne South Beach is a mid-twentieth century architectural landmark originally designed by Igor Polevitzky in the 1940′s and expanded upon by Morris Lapidus in the 1950′s. ADD Inc Miami has restored the ...

eYugoslavia.com

X Factor Live Audience Tapings Nixed
HispanicBusiness.com
Rabid fans hoping to get a glimpse of pop stars-turned-judges Demi Lovato and Britney Spears at the two X Factor tapings at the Fillmore Miami Beach were plum out of luck Thursday. One was set for 1 p.m., the other 5:45 p.m.; both were a wash.

Simon Cowell 'splashes out $500000 of his own money' to move X Factor USA ...
Daily Mail
Angela Simmons covers up her curves in colourful kaftan Was heating up Miami Beach in bejeweled bikini · Selma Blair Mommy's boy! Selma Blair dresses her mini me son in an identical outfit He's already taking great fashion advice from mom · Ready to go ...

Daily Mail

Seasoned Vetern Kathie Brooks takes City's Reins | Miami Beach
By Community Newspapers
The Community is curious to learn more about new interim Miami Beach City Manager Kathie Brooks, the quiet powerhouse behind the city's financial planning.
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Britney Spears, X-Factor arrive in Miami Beach | miami.com
Britney Spears walks into Fillmore Miami Beach for X-Fator taping. ... segments for the upcoming season of the talent show at the Fillmore on Miami Beach.
www.miami.com/britney-spears-x-factor-arrive-miami-beach-...

Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Emerges as the Strongest Business ...
Connectus.net (press release)
Miami Beach, FL ( prsafe ) July 25, 2012 - Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce comes up as the strongest and largest civic and business organization in city of Miami. Established in 1921, the Chamber is also the oldest business networking Miami ...

NFL camps can't open soon enough for this bunch
San Francisco Chronicle
FILE - This Monday, July 16, 2012, file arrest photo provided by the Miami-Dade Police Department shows Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil in Miami Beach, Fla. Police said a road rage incident in Miami Beach led to the arrest of Dumervil.

San Francisco Chronicle

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