A Gentleman with many hats, Herbert Abramson
Lynda Peeler

Not too many people are reared in Des Moines, Iowa, even today, but Herb Abrams reaped the benefits of the Midwest, continuing his education at the University of Iowa. The Air Force was the next stop; then on to law school.

Miami was his chosen location for practicing law, which he did on Flagler Street for thirty years. "I had a working man's practice, and did some real estate", said Abramson. He retired due to health in 1996 and a natural outcome of his practice is his present business as a mortgage broker and realtor, doing closings as well.

Herb has been since 1969, except for a few years, Chairman of the Board of Here's Help in Opa Locka. This drug rehabilitation center has been open since 1968 and has grown to buildings for the treatment area and dorms. The Board has done the "Wing Ding" at Hollywood Circle for years, and this year are having the event has grown into Bayside Park. The most recent fund raiser was at the Diplomat last November where such heavy hitters as Dan Marino, Gloria Estefan attended in support of Here' Help's efforts.

During his recuperation in 1969, Herb played golf until he became bored. It was about this time Dave Samson entered his life. The first Citizen's Advisory Committee began and Herb has served on it ever since, and this was just the beginning of his civic commitment to Sunny Isles Beach. He is President of the Sunny Isles Beach Cultural and Beautification Trust, where money was raised for the landscaping of Sunny Isles Beach, and where he has been a "presence" to keep the ball rolling.

Although asked many times to run for office, he has no political aspirations believing he can make more of a difference as an activist and catalyst. The Democratic Club of Sunny Isles Beach, where he serves as Vice President, is another of his projects.

His wife, Barbara is a retired school teacher, and he has a son who is the head of marketing for Tri Venture from Orlando to the Keys. He is a member of Turnberry Resort and Country Club and is still an avid golfer, playing in many tournaments.

A man of many hats and a gentleman to be around, Herbert Abramson.

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