Rabbi Alexander Kaller, upper left, overlooks Rabbi Yochanon Klein as he carefully fills in a letter for Lillian, Tatyana and Misha Podlog during the completion and dedication of the new Torah Scroll in Aventura.

Rabbi Yochanon Klein carefully fills in a letter of the new Torah Scroll during the completion and dedication ceremony in Aventura

After placing the crown atop the new completed Torah, David Joukov, left, leads a parade of followers across Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach to the Chabad-Russian Center.

The crowd dances and claps in celebration as Rabbi Alexander Kaller, left, chants verses from a prayer book at the welcoming of the new Torah at the Chabad-Russian Center in Sunny Isles Beach.

Carole Levine, a loyal customer of King Jewelers, admires a necklace at the store’s 95th anniversary celebration Thursday night. The event debuted its recently expanded 8,000-square-foot Aventura showroom along with exclusive holiday jewelry and watch collections.

Cyndy Albert, left, examines a A. Fanfani necklace at King Jewelers’ 95th anniversary celebration.

Lorraine Bleustein, a King Jewelers customer of 18 years, compares Breitling watches at the store’s 95th anniversary celebration.

Florida coach Urban Meyer answers questions from Host Dave Neal about their teams’ upcoming 2006 SEC Football Championship Game this Saturday during the SEC Coaches Luncheon Friday afternoon.

A sea of fans celebrate on University Avenue and N.W. 17th Street after the Gator’s BCS National Championship victory January 8, 2007. The University of Florida went home with a 41-14 victory over Ohio State University.

Gator fans celebrate during the first quarter of the BCS National Championship game at the Swamp Restaurant.

Katie Brandy, left, steals a kiss from Mark Miller on University Ave. during a celebration of the the Gator’s BCS National Championship victory.

Moe Brown cheers in the Swamp Restaurant during the last 5 minutes of the Gator’s BCS National Championship victory.

UF fans dance and cheer to the beat of drums on Buckman Drive following the Gator’s BCS National Championship victory.

Oaks Race and the 132nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in April 2006.

I got to assist SI photographer Bill Frakes with the Kentucky Derby this year, and had an absolute blast. Besides the not sleeping, it was undoubtedly a once in a lifetime opportunity. I even got a shot in the magazine! yay!

University of Florida’s 73-57 NCAA Championship win against UCLA on April 3, 2006.