The Soffer Family Soars to New Heights

Another noteworthy residential project is The Residences at Atlantis, a 22-story oceanfront condominium-hotel tower in the world-renowned Paradise Island resort. Turnberry Associates is also working on residential projects in Arlington, Virginia; San Francisco, California; and Houston, Texas.

While Jeff’s focus for the past twenty years may have been on Turnberry’s residential real estate division, he also plays a large role in the company’s development of shopping malls, hotels, and office buildings throughout the United States. Turnberry’s Town Square, a 1.5 million square-foot shopping center on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip will open November 14, 2007. Turnberry Associates is also responsible for an impressive array of hotels across the country.

Don and Jeff both agree: “The Turnberry brand sets trends. We know what people like and we deliver.” This team is definitely a winning one.

Moreover, Don and Jeff are great humanitarians, and have donated millions of dollars to charitable organizations throughout the United States. Don says compassionately and kindly, “It is imperative to give back to the communities we are building.” As any great humanitarian would agree, we have an obligation to give back and make the world a better place – a motto that Don and Jeffrey live by. They have given generously to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, which confronts hate and bigotry around the world. The center, located in Los Angeles, operates a museum of tolerance and understanding. It educates the public about the Holocaust and the dangers of hate and prejudice. Don also helped raise $5.3 million for the Nevada Cancer Institute, another incredible and important charitable cause. In fact, its 5th annual fundraising event “Bond for the Cure” was held at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Thursday, November 16, 2006. Emceed by Larry King, the event included dinner and entertainment, ending with an advance private screening of Casino Royale.

When one loves animals and has a pet, one understands the importance of treating animals right – with love and respect. Thanks to the generosity of the Don Soffer Family, and Ted and Jeanette Fine, the 26,510 square foot Soffer and Fine Adoption Center provides shelter for more than two hundred cats and dogs on a daily basis, saving the lives of numerous homeless pets by creating additional space to house them until they are adopted into loving families. The Humane Society of Greater Miami/Adopt-A-Pet’s Soffer and Fine Adoption Center is now more than two years old and has helped many pets in the community. After many years of planning and fund-raising, the $5 million dollar, state-of-the-art center’s grand opening was celebrated February 19th, 2005. In honor of the occasion, Mayor Jeffrey A. Mishcon of the City of North Miami Beach declared the day “Humane Society of Greater Miami Soffer and Fine Adoption Center Day.” The Soffer and Fine Adoption Center is a hub of programs, services, and activities for animal lovers of all ages.

Don and Jeffrey have a passion for philanthropy; whether it is a children’s cause, an animal cause, or a health cause, this family continues to create a great legacy. Don Soffer has been a major donor to the following organizations: American Heart Association, Bar-Ilan University, CaP-CURE, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Miami Heart Institute, Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, United Way, and the University Of Miami School Of Medicine.

Don and Jeffrey’s dedication to improve communities nationwide, not just where people live but how people live, is leaving an indelible mark on the history of the United States. Thanks to their generous hearts and devotion to making the world a more beautiful place, one can look forward to seeing more of the name for excellence: Turnberry.