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``I find local government interesting,'' she said. ``It is the level of government in which people have the most say.'' A village resident for about eight years, Serota said the biggest challenge to council members is planning gradual change that does not compromise Pinecrest's essence. ``My objective, which was also my campaign platform, was to try to retain the character of Pinecrest, what makes it unique from other communities, while also recognizing some change is inevitable,'' she said. Serota said she looks forward to the library and community center at Pinecrest Gardens. She also wants to get county water to residents still using wells. CINDIE BLANCK, COUNCIL SEAT 2 Blanck, also elected in 1996, said she is proud of the council's accomplishments. She moved to the area about 19 years ago because she wanted her three daughters to get a good education. ``When I had my children, I moved over here because of the schools and the acreage on the land,'' she said. ``I think we are fortunate to have a very family-centered community.'' Blanck, the owner of AA Uniform Company, was involved in the incorporation process and took a particular interest in setting up the police department. Not only does the village have more police presence than before, she said, but residents feel comfortable going to the chief or other officers with questions and concerns. She's also looking forward to the improvements at Pinecrest Gardens. ``As the original council, we envisioned a community center and library and [Mayor] Gary [Matzner] has really moved that forward,'' she said. NANCY L. HARTER, COUNCIL SEAT 3 Harter moved to Pinecrest in 1999 for the same reason many families do: ``Because of the good schools in the area,'' she said. Harter, vice president of strategic planning for Kerry's Bromeliad Nursery, is treasurer of the Girl Scout Service Unit, which coordinates troops in Pinecrest; PTA president for Palmetto Middle School; member of the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council at Miami Palmetto Senior High and an officer of the Miami Wellesley Club. Harter said the council accomplished many things before she joined it in 2004, and she is optimistic about plans for the future, especially Pinecrest Gardens. ``It is a real jewel,'' she said. She encourages residents to become involved. ``It's interesting to hear all the community comments that come up and it's a learning experience all around,'' she said. ``We are open for suggestions and open for criticism. We are here to try and make [Pinecrest] the best place for all of us.'' Illustration:photo: Gary Matzner (A), Robert Hingston (A), Gail Serota (A), Cindie Blanck (A), Nancy Harter (A) Copyright (c) 2006 The Miami Herald
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