REALTOR GARY HECHT GOES TO HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD

Coconut Grove Real Estate Expert Gary Hecht was appointed by The Miami City Commission to the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board. "I've been a Coconut Grove activist for most of the 20 years I've lived here", Hecht said, "But this is a Board I've always wanted to be a part of. Many of the issues that come before us are regarding Coconut Grove, because the Grove was founded even before Miami was chartered and its Bahamian roots run deep." Hecht also served on the Coconut Grove Village Council for four years, serving as its Chairman for one of those years. He said he believes being a leader in any industry should include contributions of time in service to the community. "There's a direct relationship between civic values and home values. Doing good works for the community feels good and its good for the market too."