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Natural Mystic Bob Marley's nephew Charles Mattocks preaches healthy living on “Dr. Oz” and “The Today Show” Dr. Garth A Rose
The upcoming Jamaica Resource and Cultural Center can now officially call Lauderhill home, as the governing Jamaica Diaspora Legacy Foundation (JDLF) confirms a parcel of land along State Road 7, next to the recently opened Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, has been donated to the project. The planned property would include a historical depository center, an art gallery, performance spaces, community meeting rooms, as well as a banquet hall. JDLF board members met with regional developer Yokam Izhak, to discuss a deal, and “Izhak gave assurance he would be donating no less than 10,000 acres to the Foundation to build the property,” said board member and realtor Chester Bishop. The deed for the donated property is to be presented to the Foundation shortly. Izhakl, who is also the new owner of the nearby Lauderhill Mall, said he agreed to donate the land as his way “of giving back to the Jamaican community, which has been very supportive of my businesses over the years.” Izhak said his decision was also influenced on the recommendation of Broward Commissioner Dale Holness, a Jamaica American, and City of Lauderhill Commissioner Howard Berger. The board of the JDLF has agreed to accept the donated land, which “will provide a significant boost,” says Bishop, as the Foundation embarks on its drive to raise over $5 million to construct the center. “Acquiring the land takes us a far way on our goal to build the center.” Maurice Grey, building engineer and an advisor to the JDLF, who along with local architect Neil Hall is designing the center, said the
From diabetes awareness to accessible healthy foods, Mattocks has been campaigning all over daytime TV, from “Dr. Oz” to “The Today Show,” educating the public about the healing benefits of good food. “My Uncle Bob has inspired and helped the world through the message of his music,” says Mattocks. “I want to help the world through the message of my films and TV shows.” Mattocks, a resident of Tampa and son of Marley's sister Constance Marley, is the acclaimed dietician and personality “The Poor Chef,” celebrated for developing healthy
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Following the footsteps of famous uncle, Bob Marley, health advocate Charles Mattocks is spreading the gospel of conscious living to American audiences – this time through healthy eating.