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In addition, another resident wrote the County saying he traveled an 8-mile stretch from Southgate Boulevard to Broward Boulevard without stopping.

The Green Lights Program will next complete the remaining northsouth corridors, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. In addition, the Broward County Traffic Division will continue to make refinements to the program and will then integrate minor roadways into the project.

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How about the City developing a program to spray for these pests like they do for mosquitoes? No money for this type of program? OK, then why are we spending money to pay City employees to write warnings and issue fines? The majority of citizens don’t have the money to have these damaged hedges removed or to pay a fine if they can’t. How about helping homeowners by publishing information on how we can get rid of the white flies first? I think our City leaders need to get their priorities straight; the appearance of our hedges aren’t even close to a top priority in my neighborhood, but maybe they are in theirs?

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Florida Youth Orchestra fights for state funding

BY CARON CONWAY LEAD CORRESPONDENT caron@hollywoodgazette.com

A group of dedicated young musicians in the Hollywood-based Florida Youth Orchestra gave up part of their spring break last month to travel to the state capital to protest proposed budget cuts that would threaten nonprofit arts organizations throughout Florida.

The regional orchestra packs 1,000seat venues in South Florida and has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and twice at Carnegie Hall in New York City. But the March 17 performance had special significance for close to 70 orchestra members who made the 357-mile bus trip to Tallahassee to present a free concert in the Capitol courtyard for passersby, including state legislators considering funding cuts to nonprofit arts groups.

The Florida Youth Orchestra, which was founded in 1988 and now boasts 360 members ages 6 to 19 from the tri-county area, relies on funding from the state and Broward and MiamiDade counties — especially with corporate and individual donations dwindling in an economic downturn.

Government funding “has allowed us to create programs and serve more of the community,” said orchestra president Myra Weaver, who founded the group with her late husband, Bob. These additional free services include interactive children’s concerts in communities of need and after-school music education programs at nine Title I schools and for Kids In Distress clients, who also benefit from a summer music camp.

“These kids are learning something that might change their lives forever,” Weaver said.

She said it’s “embarrassing” that Florida was second in the nation in appropriations for the arts back in 1994 and is currently ranked 49th.

“It shows no regard for the arts as an economic factor,” Weaver said.

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from nonprofit arts organizations.

“Every dollar we get from the state, we give back tenfold,” she said. “It’s counterproductive to cut funding for the arts when the return is so great.”

The benefits students receive from an arts education are incalculable: not only improved proficiency in math but also other important skills, such as cooperation, commitment, focus and flexibility, Weaver stressed. “These are attributes that will last a lifetime, even if they don’t become a professional musician.”

To drive home the importance of an arts education, student musicians fundraised to pay their own way to Tallahassee, giving up treasured vacation days, and put on a show outside the bustling Capitol building, where signs proclaimed that they were “On A Mission To Save The Arts.”

“We wanted to put a face on our funding: This is what your dollars buy.

They represented all arts groups,” said Weaver, who the previous day visited the offices of 44 state lawmakers to distribute concert invitations and

literature on the benefits of an arts education.

“I felt like they were impressed that we presented ourselves personally.

We definitely motivated some of the legislators who might otherwise not have gotten the whole picture,” she added.

Late last month, Weaver was holding out hope of some budget tweaking that would result in at least a partial preservation of arts allocations.

In the wake of Gov. Rick Scott’s recommendation of “zero dollars for arts and culture,” Florida’s nonprofit arts organizations found a supporter in state Sen. Eleanor Sobel, who “gathered a coalition of people to fight back and restore some of the funding,” Weaver said. “[Lawmakers] had no intention of even discussing it.”

Less funding than in the past would be “nowhere near what we need,” she added. “We depend on state and county funds. You know how many organizations will have to shut their doors? That’s a tremendous loss to our economic and our social structure.”

But opposition to spending tax dollars to keep nonprofit arts organizations afloat has perhaps never been more apparent than at this time of budget crunches at every level.

Marketing consultant Steve Phelan, who responded to an e-mail campaign on the arts funding issue, went so far as to say that unless people are willing to directly support arts group, “they don’t deserve to exist.” Phelan said he devotes time every week to fundraising and volunteering for nonprofit organizations, including community theaters.

“None of those hours are spent bullying the government to steal money from other people to pay for them,” he said. “I think the arts are very important. But I’m tired of paying for other people’s entertainments, especially when they are not self-supporting.”

The Florida Youth Orchestra is “looking for funding 24/7,” Weaver stressed. “We write grants, we do fundraisers. We leave no stone unturned in trying to keep this going.

We definitely need the community to come on board and recognize what they have to lose.”

The Florida Youth Orchestra is open to ages 6 to 19 who reside in Broward, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach County. There are various orchestra divisions to accommodate all levels of playing ability. Weekly rehearsals take place during the school year on the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Davie. Auditions are held the first Saturday in June.

For more information, visit www. floridayouthorchestra.org.

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Local restaurateur breathes life into Downtown district

BY CARON CONWAY LEAD CORRESPONDENT caron@hollywoodgazette.com

Given the sketchy survival rate of new restaurants, particularly in a challenging economic climate, opening two eateries in a nine-month period in the same neighborhood might seem like a risky business move. But Downtown Hollywood restaurateur Jimmy Sklavenitis banked on a tried-and-true recipe for success, and it paid off.

Sklavenitis opened The Greek Joint on Harrison Street with his brother Chris in early May of last year and then introduced diners to The Big Easy Bar and Grille on Hollywood Boulevard, which he opened Feb. 1 with business partner Chris Eberle. Both restaurants have been garnering favorable reviews from patrons and critics alike.

It’s no stroke of blind luck for Sklavenitis, who previously opened three other establishments Downtown: SAS Martini Lounge, which he has owned since 2007; Universe Café, which he owned with Eberle from 2003-07; and Taverna Yiamas, which Sklavenitis opened and sold in 2007.

He learned the ropes of the restaurant business running popular Hollywood Beach eateries Giorgio’s Grill and Taverna Opa. Sklavenitis admitted that opening a new restaurant in uncertain economic times is a risky venture.

“If it would be my first time around the block, it would definitely be a harder time than I have now,” he said.

Sklavenitis stressed the inherent benefits of introducing a restaurant concept that fills a niche while appealing to a wide market. Toward this end, The Greek Joint offers a vast array of ethnic specialties that include gyros, hummus,

moussaka, souvlaki and spanakopita, as well as Buffalo wings, cheeseburgers, barbecue ribs and grilled wild Atlantic salmon.

The Big Easy specializes in Jimmy Sklavenitis New Orleansstyle cuisine and live jazz and blues — a rare combination in South Broward — and also serves up a large selection of American fare. Among the menu offerings are Louisiana delicacies like jambalaya, gumbo, red beans and rice, shrimp or oyster po’boys, cornmeal-crusted catfish and beignets.

Live music, available in the evening Wednesday through Saturday and on Sunday afternoons, is another strong draw, especially in the wake of the closing of popular downtown fixture Sushi Blues Café.

Further enhancing The Big Easy’s New Orleans vibe is a mural painted by local artist Rob Robi that wraps all around the upper part of the 6,000-square-foot restaurant’s interior and depicts revelers on a French Quarter balcony. Local diners are likely to find some of the mural’s subjects familiar, including musicians who have performed at The Big Easy, notable Hollywood businesspeople and loyal customers. Notable Downtown icons include Lisa Liotta and photographer Tom Olsen, who recently celebrated 10 years of business in the district, can be spotted in the mural.

The latter group has helped fuel Sklavenitis’ strong entrepreneurial spirit.

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“It’s not the restaurant and bar business. It’s the hospitality business.” know quite a lot of people,” he said.

An emphasis on the human aspect of business has much to do with the success of Sklavenitis’ Downtown ventures. He believes it’s important to “hire good people and train them to be good servers.” Customers appreciate a pleasant ambiance that includes “the way they’re greeted when they come in,” Sklavenitis said. “It’s not the restaurant and bar business. It’s the hospitality business.”

Opening and running a restaurant is “not for everybody, that’s for sure,” he stressed. “It’s not glory. It’s anything

but glory. You’re washing dishes, you’re cleaning floors. It’s hard work.”

Sklavenitis has chosen to invest his energy, time and money in Downtown Hollywood time and time again because of its central location and unique small town feel.

“I love Downtown Hollywood.

It’s quaint,” he said. “Locationwise, we’re smack dab in the middle of everything. I think Downtown Hollywood’s got a lot of potential.”

The Big Easy Bar and Grille, at 1925 Hollywood Blvd., opens daily at 11 a.m. and closes at midnight Sunday through Tuesday and at 2 a.m.

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John P. Fox of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines received the Economic Impact Award during the GHCC’s 48th Annual Dinner held on March 4 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa (Golf Location).

(L to R): Marc Jacobs and Matt Moritz of Intown Publishing were ready to network at the GHCC Good Morning Hollywood Breakfast held on March 11 at the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach.

GHCC Executive Director Anne Hotte, Jerilyn Grimm of Memorial Healthcare System and 2011 Chamber President Donna Dickey presented Mrs. Grimm with the Hollywood Business Woman of the Year Award.

(L to R): Joe Risoli of Homelenders, Robert Rentzer of INRO Marketing and David Silverstone of David Silverstone, PA were present during the GHCC’s Business After Hours card exchange event in February.

Sharon Koslow and GHCC Immediate Past President Alan Koslow were also in attendance of the Chamber’s Annual Dinner event.

(L to R): Brad Martin of PCBrad, Karen Renzaglia of SUN Credit Union, Daniel Matlow and Steven Sarsfield of South Florida MultiMedia.

(L to R): John Julian of BB&T, Diana Pittarelli of First Colonial Realty, Andrea Powell of BB&T and Marie Suarez of the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. BB&T was the proud corporate sponsor of the GHCC’s March breakfast event.

Jennifer Brin Kovach, co-chair of the GHCC WOMEN committee, introduced speaker Susan James of Self Discovery Techniques during the March 15 “Building the Winner Within YOU” Luncheon.

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Anne Hotte, executive director of the Hollywood Chamber, with March’s breakfast speaker, Steven Alig of SoFla Web Studio, who presented on ways for the business community to make the Chamber’s technology work for their companies.

The WOMEN committee extends a special thank you to Vic Leibofsky of Fifth Third Bank for being the luncheon’s corporate sponsor.

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Tickets on Sale NOW for Hollywood’s Expo Alfresco The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) invites everyone for the The Ultimate Food, Wine & Tradeshow Experience — Hollywood’s 16th Annual Expo Alfresco, which will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle (Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway) on Wednesday, April 13.

Every year, this GHCC signature event draws in more than 3,000 attendees and is Hollywood’s GREATEST outdoor wine and food festival also featuring live entertainment with Classic Rock Therapy, a Kidz Korner and much more.

2011 Participating Restaurants: • Amazing Chocolates • Dandee Donuts • Dave & Buster’s Hollywood • DiSalvo’s • Edible Arrangements • GG’S Waterfront Grill • Gino’s Italian American Deli & Meat Market • Liguori’s Fired Up • Mama Mia Restaurant • Mardi Gras Casino’s French Quarter • Moe Moe’s Hot Dogs • Nilus Bakery • Over The Top Catering & Deli • Popcorn Zone • Sage Oyster Bar & French Bistro • San Francisco Burritos • Solita Las Olas • Sports Zone 84 • Taco Beach Shack • Tatiana Restaurant • The Spot • Tijuana Flats Booth space is going fast. Businesses or restaurants that want to market or sell their products are asked to visit www. hollywoodchamber.org for booth prices and to download all forms.

This event is sponsored by: GFS Marketplace, the Hollywood Seminole Indian Casino, the City of Hollywood, the Miami Herald, South Florida Sun-Times, Arts Park, InTown Publishing, Waste Pro, Palm Bay International and Hollywood Discount Liquor & Wine. Special thanks to Muzart Kidz Konnection, Sidram Power, Inc., Homelenders and Solfaradio. com for their continuous support.

Tickets for Expo Alfresco are only $15 and children younger than 10 are free.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or at the Chamber building (330 N. Federal Highway in Hollywood).

Visit www.hollywoodchamber.org/ video-gallery to watch Expo on YouTube.

For more information, call 954-9234000.

APRIL chamber of commerce events Friday, April 5 FREE Education Seminar: Get Your Business on Facebook!

7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 330 N. Federal Highway Hollywood Facilitated by Trisha Price of rumblesmith FREE for members/ $25 future members Limited to the first 40 registered guests.

Please bring your lap tops.

Friday, April 8 Good Morning Hollywood Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

2440 W. State Road 84 Ft. Lauderdale Speaker: GHCC Green Team Committee Topic: Smart Business Recycling Sponsor: Wheelabrator

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, trustees of the Hollywood Chamber since 2004, set a new Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Guitar Smash,” effectively smashing 1,914 guitars of the grand opening of Winner’s Way Parking Garage on December 15, 2010.

The opening of the garage adds 2,400 parking spaces to the property bringing the grand total to more than 12,000.

The Related Group, a new GHCC trustee, was just approved by the City Commission to go ahead with the development of the Apogee, a 49-luxurious condo property on the Hollywood Beach.

The developer’s attorney, Alan Koslow of Becker & Poliakoff, claimed this was “a statement deal” as it officially indicates the end of the recession in Hollywood. There will be a crane on the beach! Mayor Bober also congratulated the developer and his team.

MOSS Construction, a new chamber member, officially broke ground on March 9 for the NSU Oceanographic Project, which will conduct research on coral reefs. The research should bring significant “new” solutions to save, protect and redevelop our precious reefs.

The $37 million project will create more than 200 construction jobs and should be completed by spring 2012.

$12 members/$20 future members

Friday, April 15 Benefits Presentation 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m.

4200 Hollywood Blvd.

Hollywood FREE for members/ $10 future members Limited Space. RSVP is required.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS! Call the Chamber at 954-923-4000 to register for all your Chamber events or visit www.hollywoodchamber.org to RSVP online.

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Avery Avery Jade Rodriguez, born on June 4, 2010 to parents Shannon Palermo and James Rodriguez, loves to dance and loves being outside with the wind in her hair. Avery also loves playing with her two dogs, Stoli and Chloe.

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Community news

Residents band together to clean up US-1 corridor

BY BRETT DALY ASSOCIATE EDITOR brett@hollywoodgazette.com

A group of Hollywood residents, professionals and business owners have banded together to bring the gradual deterioration of Hollywood’s US-1 corridor to the attention of the Mayor, City Manager and City Commissioners.

Called the New Image Task Force, the group’s focus is to stabilize and improve the community, particularly in the area between Sheridan and Johnson Streets along US-1. The members have witnessed an increase in the number of vagrants, prostitutes and drug dealers, and they believe city officials need to give lasting attention to these matters in an ultimate effort to correct and restore Hollywood.

Member Kimberly Longmire said that although the New Image Task Force is sensitive to the situation of the homeless in Hollywood, the group would like to see social services provide the necessary resources to help these individuals get off the street and would like to see an increase in code and law enforcement to address illegal activities.

“Good businesses don’t want to come to the Downtown area because of these issues,” Longmire said.

“Hollywood is a great City. We want to clean up the City and beautify it to open it up to potential investors.”

More than 60 people attended the Feb. 16 and March 16 city commission meetings to bring

More than 60 residents attended the March 16 City Commission meeting to bring their concerns to the attention of Hollywood officials. City Manager Cameron Benson said the City would take immediate action to clean up the US-1 corridor.

their concerns to the City, and City Manager Cameron Benson addressed the New Image Task Force at the March 16 meeting, stating the City would begin to implement certain measures to address their concerns.

“They are raising very good issues,” City Manager Benson said in an interview. “We’re happy to see that they’re bringing these things to our attention. We do have to get rid of slum and blight.”

He recommended that the City create an overlay district to promote uses and standards that reflect the changed character of US-1 from a primary north-south corridor to a more localized neighborhood traffic way; increase police presence between Dixie Highway and US-1; establish anti-prostitution and homeless assistance programs; and increase code enforcement and simplify the magistrate process in an effort to improve housing quality, among other things.

City Manager Benson said the City had taken a step back with patrol and code enforcement in Hollywood because of the downturn in the economy, which he admitted led to an increase in criminal activities, but they will now take corrective measures as early as the end of April.

“The goal is start on Federal Highway and go west, street by street, until the end of the City to correct these problems,” he said. “[The members of the New Image Task Force] live in this community. They see things going on. It’s always good to have additional mouths to tell us what’s going on. I welcome their input, and we’re going to address these problems.”

New Image Task Force member Connie Villiers-Furze wants improvements to the US-1 corridor to keep her two children safe. Currently, Villiers-Furze does not feel her children are safe in her neighborhood.

“We are in fear for our children’s safety,” she said. “We don’t feel safe having our kids walk home from school or ride their bikes or even just go to CVS for a loaf of bread.

We have to do something to change this. Our idea was to have the Mayor, Commissioners and City Manager who don’t live around US-1 to know what we have to deal with. We’re a strong force, and we’re here to stay.”

Both Longmire and VilliersFurze have noticed a willingness from the City to address their concerns, with Villiers-Furze even noticing an increase of patrolling in the area, but they hope the City follows through with their suggestions.

“For me, I’ve heard years of the City talking about doing something, so I hope they do something about it,” Villiers-Furze said. “We need Hollywood to be beautiful.”

Amp up your business in April with free workshops April 12 & 26: Accion USA Loan Counseling Sessions

Stoli & Chloe Stoli, a 4-year-old black and tan female dachshund, was adopted from the Broward Humane Society by owners Shannon Palermo and James Rodriguez and their daughter, Avery; and Chloe, a 10-year-old black, female dachshund, thinks she is the queen of the Rodriguez house. Both dogs love to play and burrow under blankets.

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The City of Hollywood has partnered with Accion USA to meet with Hollywood business owners about their capital needs and to accept loan applications from business owners who meet its program criteria. To schedule an appointment call 786556-9640. Appointments are held at the Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

April 12 - 13 & 26 – 27: One-onOne Business Counseling Sessions The City of Hollywood is sponsoring FREE one-on-one business counseling sessions with a business consultant to promote business success. All current and potential HOLLYWOOD

business owners are encouraged to take advantage of the free sessions.

Call 954-703-7976 for an appointment.

Appointments are held at the Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

April 12: Keys to a Successful Website Workshop

On April 12, the City will host a free workshop entitled “Keys to a Successful Website.” The workshop will be held at the Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

April 4 & 18: How to Write A Business Plan Workshop Series

The City is offering a free How to Write a Business Plan Workshop Series

hosted by Eric Yankwitt, an accountant and lawyer in Broward County and owner of My Tax Guru. Throughout the series, participants will learn about the uses of a business plan, learn about the structure of a business plan, write their business plan and receive a critique of their business plan from the workshop series presenter. Classes will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Room 219. Because of limited seating, this seminar series is only open to Hollywood residents and current and potential Hollywood business owners.

To register, call 954-921-3388 or e-mail sedwards@hollywoodfl.org.

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health NEWS

Winning the Battle against Chronic Illness

By Janet Gerner, LCSW Growing older can be a challenge when you are in the best of health.

Throw in a chronic health condition like diabetes, lung disease, hypertension or arthritis and the challenges of aging can be overwhelming, depressing and daunting.

Approximately 80 percent of seniors in the United States live with at least one chronic condition, while 50 percent have two or more chronic health conditions.

If you happen to be one of the 133 million or if you happen to be caring for someone with a chronic illness, there is help and hope. The help is free and it is available throughout the country. The Stanford University Chronic Disease SelfManagement Program (CDSMP), also known as the Living Healthy Program, helps people break the symptom cycle of chronic illness. Those symptoms, which are common to all with a chronic illness, include frustration, fear, fatigue, pain, depression, anxiety and stress.

In six short weeks, participants learn how to take control of their health rather than be controlled by their illness. During each two and a half hour weekly session,

which is highly participative, group members learn new coping strategies.

Through mutual support and sharing of experiences, they gain self-confidence in their ability to control the symptoms and effects of their condition. Weekly action plans, brainstorms and problem solving techniques empower participants to take control, which leads to better decision making and symptom management.

If you are interested in a program that will help you make better choices for better health, Google CDSMP along with your location. You will be surprised at the number of organizations offering seniors and caregivers a chance to improve their lives. The group is also offered online through the National Council on Aging.

If you live in Broward County, you can call 954-759-6740 or 954-759-6734 and speak to Kim or Janet for information on the next available Living Healthy Group in Ft. Lauderdale.

Our chances of developing a chronic illness increase as we age. If you happen to get that dreaded diagnosis, help is available, and it is free. You can win the battle.

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DIABETES? Our doctors are enrolling volunteers for an Investigational Research Study evaluating the effectiveness of an investigational study drug for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes You May Qualify If • You have Type 2 diabetes ( Not on insulin ) • You are on Metformin or Metformin and Sulfonylurea Qualified Participants Will Receive • Investigational Medication • Study Related Medical Care • Compensation for time and travel up to $400.

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DINING ADVENTURES WITH MARTY AND COMPANY Finally, a Chinese Restaurant that boasts every item on their menu is made to order and is made with the freshest quality meats, fish and vegetables Marty Foyer daily.

Flavors that will restaurant delight the taste buds / food critic and quality dishes that will keep you coming back for more. China Hollywood reminds me so much of China Town in New York, but it’s located just east of Hollywood circle and to the right of Walgreens. Under new management, Gary Mak (Mr. Personality) was the prior owner of China Lane and has come out of retirement to open the new China Hollywood with his wife, Mariana.

Gary has the charm, the patience, the know-how and the ability to create a meal if necessary while you wait. It’s been a very long time since I have enjoyed everything that was ordered and prepared for the six of us. Can you imagine that everything is made to order at China Hollywood (how nice is that), and the seasoning on the dishes was just perfect.

SOUPS: We started our meal with the Chicken Corn Soup (nice, warm flavors...$5.95) and the Special House Soup loaded with chicken, roast pork,

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It was a meal by itself. My oh my, we ate the whole thing, and we’ve only just begun.

Appetizers: The Barbecue Roast Pork and its sauce was to die for. It’s as good as it gets…$8.95. The Cream Cheese Rangoon’s with a hint of scallion and onion couldn’t taste any better...eight for $4.95...and to dip them in this sweet and sour sauce made it very special.

Sharing it all is such fun with a table full of friends or family and so this journey continues.

Main Event: Happy Family once again loaded with shrimp, beef, pork and fresh vegetables. Yum-O...$11.95. Baby Bok Choy with sautéed chicken was so smooth and tasty…$9.25. Hong Kong Crispy Shrimp in a sweet lemon sauce

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was a critic’s delight at $12.95, as well as the lightly battered, crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp...$11.95. The Sautéed Asparagus was not too spicy and full of flavor, and the garlic sautéed Eggplant was totally out of site…$7.95. To finish off every plate was the Young Chow Fried Rice with pork, shrimp, chicken and vegetables...$8.95. The Tofu with Vegetables is the perfect dish for the health conscious, and come to think of it, China Hollywood has a wide of variety of items that vegetarians would enjoy.

I have to go now, but I will be back again for dessert. We just didn’t have room for another fork full.

Gary Mak is back, and China Hollywood is the place to be (for me

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IT’s A SHORE THING

Love, Hollywood Style.

BY BOB LIEBERMAN | bob@hollywoodgazette.com

LOVE HOLLYWOOD STYLE. Hollywood Beach, 2006: New Year’s Day. My Hollywood Girl and this writer are knee deep in the ocean.

“OK, now you only have one question to answer. Do you want to get married here or in Charnow Park?”

Ninety Days later, (April 1st) more than 400 friends and family arrive to share our special day.

We gathered by the shoreline.

When she said “I do,” at exactly one minute past four, a small airplane flew over us, towing a banner that read, “Bobby & Susan - It’s a Shore Thing, Promise.”

Then, our guests flung 401 bright yellow Frisbees into the ocean.

Under a huge tent, we enjoyed a tropical feast, the sound of steel drums and a perfect sunset.

In the five years since, we have witnessed a simple gathering of seven people, lavish affairs at the Marriott, traditional tribal weddings and a bride and groom traveling down the Broadwalk in a rose-covered bicycle displaying a sign, “JUST MARRIED AGAIN.” Love Hollywood-style begins at the beach.

Best friends go fishing, swimmers race the waves, fellow sun worshipers enjoy a cool one, all while the sand castle builders excavate.

There is a myriad of loves on Hollywood Beach.

We LOVE pizza. Our barrier island offers 16 locations that serve this culinary icon. Which is the best? How do we rank ‘em? It’s really a matter of taste. Everyone is an aficionado. Pizzalove is in the eyes and taste buds of the beholder.

Two of our special places are actually not on the Broadwalk, not even in Hollywood.

A couple of miles from here in Dania Beach is Antonio’s, a local favorite since 1978. Tony Sr. recently taught our 10-year-old granddaughter to flip pies. Most Friday nights, she becomes Pizza-Rhea. It all starts with the garlic rolls and ends with the

BOBBO. The second is El Tamarindo in nearby Hallandale.

Sergio presides over a REAL coalfired oven, which reaches 800 degrees.

Experience “Old World” pizza in a surprisingly cozy place. His homemade coconut flan is the best in the universe.

We LOVE burgers. Walk, jog or bike down the Broadwalk to Philly Subs & Grill for the best on the beach. Their Bobbyburger — it’s big, really big — it’s good, really good.

We LOVE to be fit. At 7:07 every morning, we gather on the sand in front of Philly Subs for our forever young morning stretch. For 18 minutes, we cherish the magnificent sunrise.

We LOVE music. Almost every evening, the sounds of live music fill the ocean air along the Broadwalk.

From Latitudes to O’Malley’s, enjoy classic rock, Latin beats and the rhythms of the islands. If you’re lucky, John Ricci will appear at the Band Shell on Johnson Street singing romantic love songs. Close your eyes, and you’re truly transported. Open them to see couples of all ages dancing to Sinatra classics.

We LOVE romantic dinners.

Oceans 11 on the Broadwalk offers the best view on the beach (without the crowd). Sip a glass of wine with your lobster feast. Be sure to chat with Vinnie, the ultimate host and a true mensch.

Sushi lovers can stroll south down the Broadwalk to share a roll or two at Sushi Thai on the Beach. Try their Crispy Duck in a delicious ginger teriyaki sauce with a glass of plum wine or your favorite saki.

We LOVE nature. Last season, we witnessed a momma loggerhead turtle prepare her nest, then lay dozens of eggs. When the baby turtles hatched, we were on hand as they scampered into the ocean. On the Intracoastal side, we

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are honored by the frequent visits of passing manatees. Our pelican friends soar past our terrace. Porpoises jump and dance a few yards from the wave break. The sea oats sway in the breeze.

If you’re lucky enough to live by the beach, you’re lucky enough.

We LOVE ice cream; who doesn’t?

A special welcome goes to our newest purveyor of everyone’s favorite frozen treat. Ben & Jerry’s is now on the Broadwalk, just north of the Band Shell.

Say hi to Olga and her wonderful team of super scoopers. They have as many flavors and sizes as we have bathing suits on the beach. Every day is sundae at Ben & Jerry’s.

We LOVE the sunsets, too. At the end of the day, we position ourselves at one of the several choice locations along the Intracoastal. Ours is Giorgio’s.

Enjoy everything on their menu, and witness the best of the best sunsets in South Florida. As this glorious day comes to a close, we always say, “We can’t believe we live in paradise.”

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Former CEO of Matchbox, Bob Lieberman, consults with professionals to help grow their businesses. He has traveled to 103 countries and has called Hollywood Beach home for five years.

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June 13 – August 19, 2011 Ages 6 – 18 Bring out the artist and performer in your child with visual, performing, and interdisciplinary programs at Summer Arts Camp. Each of the 15 sessions allow children and youth to practice the skills they’ve learned while preparing for final exhibitions and performances. A limited number of scholarships are available for qualifying families. For more information or to register, visit ArtAndCultureCenter.org/summer-camp or call 954. 921. 3274.

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Enjoy a fun and festive fund-raiser featuring elected government officials and community leaders who serve as celebrity waiters. This year’s honorees are Emilio Estefan, restaurateur, music composer, and producer; and Steven Becker, Executive Vice President and Tresurer of Southern Wine & Spirits of America.

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Hollywood to move forward with $7.9 million Fire Rescue complex

BY BRETT DALY | brett@hollywoodgazette.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR

The City of Hollywood has decided to move forward with the construction of a new Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Complex on Hollywood Beach, which will cost an estimated $7.9 million, to replace the aging Fire Rescue Station #40 and to replace an outdated Public Safety Complex presently located within the Michigan Street Garage.

The City broke ground on April 4.

The Fire Rescue and Beach Safety Department and the Hollywood Beach Community Redevelopment Agency identified a need for new and improved facilities and a need to better utilize the vacant historical buildings located at 347, 349 and 351 Madison St. and the vacant CRA property located at 707 S. Ocean Drive.

Public Affairs and Marketing Director Raelin Storey said the existing Fire Station, built in 1963, requires substantial renovations and lacks modern amenities like female bathrooms and separate dormitories for female and male firefighters. In addition, the Safety Complex, she said, does not contain enough space to meet the needs of beach safety personnel.

The new complex will be

on CRA-owned Photo by Timothy Wildey land located several blocks south, making it significantly closer to the majority of high-rise residents in the southern portion of Hollywood, Storey said. According to documents submitted to the City Commission for consideration Funding for the multimillionfor approval of the dollar project has created several project, the new location will provide hiccups for the City. for better response times and quicker Storey said the City hoped to access to the mainland. Currently, 92 utilize CRA tax increment financing percent of alarms are to the south, dollars for the project. However, to and 8 percent are to the north of the use these funds, Hollywood must station. Upon relocation, alarms will receive approval from all of the taxing be more equitably distributed, with authorities (the hospital district, county 62 percent located to the south and district and the children services 32 percent to the north, the document council), and as of press time, the stated. In addition, this complex county had not approved the allocation will allow the City of Hollywood of the funds. If necessary, the City Fire Rescue #62 Department to is prepared to borrow $3.8 million, better respond to calls in adjacent to use $2.1 million from the General municipalities.

Obligation Bond fund — approved “The commission decided we

by Hollywood voters in November need to plan for the future,” Storey 2004 for public safety improvements, said. “Our beach is growing. It in which the replacement of Fire will continue to be a draw and will Rescue Station #40 was included — always have high-scale sites [like and to gather $2 million from the Margaritaville] on the beach.”

CRA for non-construction related improvements like landscaping.

When brought to the City Commission for approval in February, both Mayor Peter Bober and Commission Beam Furr questioned whether the City needed this project completed at this point, but the motion passed 5:2 nonetheless.

If all goes according to plan, construction will begin this month and will finish in May 2012.

Upon completion, the project will consist of a new two-story building. The first level will consist of enclosed access and egress vestibules, as well as screened vehicle storage, equipment storage and parking. There will be an apparatus area located adjacent to the main structure at mid-level with two double bays and storage.

The existing historical buildings on the property will be rehabilitated and brought into compliance with governmental regulations without negatively impacting the historical facade.

Do you think the City is doing the right thing by moving forward with this project? E-mail your comments to brett@ hollywoodgazette.com or post them online at www.hollywoodgazette. com.

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GolF For art A day of golf and fun in the sun benefits the non-profit April 8 Art and Culture Center of “a view From a Broad” Hollywood. Participants will Renowned stand-up comedian play the championship, parAnna Collins will kick off a 70 golf course designed by two-year nationwide run of renowned architect Donald the one-woman show based Ross. Individual, $125, on her same-titled bestselling Foursome, $500. book. Reg. $29.50, Hollywood Beach Country or VIP $34.50.

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REAL ESTATE

“Ask the Pink Realtor”

Hollywood Real Estate Q&A

BY ROCHELLE LE CAVALIER | RochelleLeCavalier@gmail.com Have a question about the real estate market? Ask the Pink Realtor: E-mail RochelleLeCavalier@gmail.com

Dear Pink Realtor, We enjoyed your article in the recent issue of the Hollywood Gazette.

I am 88 years old, and my wife is 85 years old. Are we too old to invest in real estate?

We own our own home, and we do not want to buy a home or condo.

What else is available? What would you suggest for folks like us?

Sincerely, On behalf of Super Seniors of Hollywood

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Dear Super Senior, Thanks for the positive feedback on the column.

When it comes to real estate investing — investing of any kind, really — it is key to understand your personal situation as it relates to what investments you are considering.

Specifically, you should consider your risk tolerance, goals and (perhaps most importantly) your ability and skill.

There are many ways to invest, and many real estate opportunities out there. My suggestion is to consult a professional, understand the risks (of any investment) and make an informed decision you feel good about.

Warren Buffet famously offered the following advice: “Investment must be rational. If you can’t understand it, don’t do it.”

Your question about being too old leads me to believe you assume real estate investing is lucrative only because of appreciation of the asset/ property. Historically, real estate investing was primarily focused on cash flow. Simply stated, this means an investor forms a buying decision on a property based on the amount of income that property would produce in a given year. The idea of buying real estate to capitalize on appreciation is a relatively new idea and not a particularly good one.

Over the past 40 years, real estate in the U.S. has appreciated at a rate of about 5.32 percent per year (including the recent bubble up and burst). Although this is a decent return and better than one

could expect in many CD, money market or savings opportunities, it is only one part of the story. When a property produces cash flow, it is in addition to the appreciation accumulated over time.

The “buy and quickly sell” strategy, sometimes called “flipping,” is not an investment strategy but a speculative play, and one I do not recommend.

For a Super Senior, real estate might be an excellent investment medium. If you were to purchase a property to rent out, for example, this would provide you with monthly income. I have seen young families buy real estate that supplements their income now and promises to hold value for the future. In 15 years, they could sell the investment property and send their children to college.

To properly determine the best place to invest your hardearned dollars, contact your trusted financial adviser to assess the risks and rewards.

Dear Pink Realtor, After years of renting in Hollywood every season, my wife and I have decided to buy. We have been shopping for a winter home all season and keep seeing condohotel opportunities. Everyone says that these are not timeshares, but they seem to be more like timeshare than condos. So far, we don’t feel comfortable with the concept, but the prices are so low.

Sincerely, In Condo-Tells we Don’t Trust Snowbirds Dear Snowbirds, We get many questions about condo hotels. You are not alone in your confusion about them.

A condo hotel, also known as a hotel-condo or a condotel, is a building that functions as both a condominium and a hotel. Condo hotels are typically high-rise buildings developed and operated as luxury hotels, usually in major cities and resorts. These hotels have condominium units which allow

REAL ESTATE CONT. someone to own a full-service vacation home. When they are not using this home, they can leverage the marketing and management done by the hotel chain to rent and manage the condo unit as it would any other hotel room.

Basically, you own a hotel room.

One source of confusion is in the type of advertising that is legally allowed for condo hotel projects.

Some condo projects have advertised themselves as real estate investments, but because the value of these condos as a real estate investment is not entirely clear, the U.S. government currently disallows use of any reference to “investment” when advertising condo hotels.

The analysis of the economics of a condo hotel unit is the primary reason they are not allowed to be called “investments.” Establishing a value, return or projecting income is extremely difficult because of the challenge of getting accurate information about the potential income stream. Sellers do not provide data or estimates for room rates or occupancy levels for fear of coming under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations on investments, as opposed to real estate regulations.

The primary factors that contribute to the financial outcome in ownership are rental revenue, appreciation or depreciation, lending and tax deductions.

Rental revenue is shared with the management company, and owners typically pay no upfront fees for management, which includes the marketing and reservation of the units.

Typical monthly fees for units in the rental pool include FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment) reserve and resort fee(s).

Although the revenue splits between owner and management company do vary from project to project, most hover around 50 percent. Most condo hotels, and especially branded hotels like Westin or Ritz-Carlton, are strategically located in resort economies or popular urban destinations, which allow for high nightly rates and consistent year-round occupancy. Rental income from hotel guests is at the mercy of travel patterns and may decline.

Just like traditional real estate, appreciation is never guaranteed. This very scenario most recently occurred in Las Vegas. Several of the more notable condo hotels have sold for less in the resale market than during preconstruction.

Financing is generally costlier for

a primary residence. Mortgage rates may be a full point higher, and in the past, this was especially true because financial institutions were unfamiliar with the condo hotel concept. Preconstruction purchases require a significant down payment, and buyers will not see financial return or be able to use their unit until the hotel is completed and ready for operation.

Furthermore, owners may have to purchase extra insurance to protect against liability claims and some types of damage or loss.

As with most condominiums, owners of condo hotel units are required to pay fees, commonly referred to as HOAs. The fees and services can vary a great deal. Factors causing a fluctuation are the hotel’s star rating and operation level and its physical location.

A property located on the ocean, for example, can experience coastal weather regular basis, which in turn can increase the need for more regular maintenance to the exterior of the building. Along those same lines, a property located in a ski resort must weather powerful winter storms and must also deal with snow removal services.

Exceptions aside, many of the fees and services found in HOAs are fixed and fluctuate very little from project to project. Services such as these usually

include general unit utilities, common area utilities, individual room and building reserves, grounds maintenance, exercise area use fees, security, pest control, mechanical repair costs, safety alarm systems, parking area and pool area maintenance, and owner management and administrative services. Items related to hotel guest impact are generally not included in the HOA fees; these would include housekeeping and costs related to hotel staffing and operation.

LeCavalier has an extensive background in land development, construction, mortgage banking, and real estate sales, marketing and management with more than 15 years experience in the industry. She is known as the “Pink Realtor” around South Florida where she and her team cheerfully serve the real estate needs of many clients. In addition, LeCavalier serves as Fund Manager for SISCO Limited Partners, a private equity fund that rehabilitates foreclosed properties and rents them via affordable housing programs in Broward County, and she is a licensed Real Estate Agent and an Accredited Residential Manager (IREM, ARM).

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THE LIGHTER SIDE

Do you know your boundaries?

BY shondelle solomon shondelle@synergizeweightloss. com

Most of us are under the misconception that fit people work hard and spend most of their lives deprived in order to achieve their amazing bodies. Nothing could be further from the truth!

I’ll let you in on a little secret…

It’s not hard to get and stay fit. It’s not about hard work and deprivation.

It’s all about boundaries.

Let me explain.

When you were a child your parents set boundaries around you.

They were the authority on what was or wasn’t acceptable behavior.

You had to complete your chores before dinner. You had to finish your homework before going out to play.

You had to eat all your vegetables before dessert.

If you failed to comply with these boundaries, then you knew there would be consequences.

As an adult you, and only you, are the authority on what is or isn’t acceptable behavior.

You are in the position to set boundaries around yourself. These boundaries serve as a framework of order around you — a rock of support in an otherwise chaotic world.

With self-imposed boundaries, you can assure your success in anything, specifically with weight loss.

Your fitness boundaries have to be self-imposed — no one is going to do it for you.

Don’t look at this as a bad thing!

Self-imposed boundaries are selfempowering.

Your Fitness Boundaries It’s time to introduce boundaries back into your life. These boundaries are the key to unleashing your ideal fit and healthy body.

1. Fitness Boundary One: What you eat.

If you were to be perfectly honest with me, you could list off the foods that are unhealthy and fattening. So why are you still eating them?

Place boundaries around what you will allow yourself to eat. Acceptable food items include whole foods, vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean meats.

2. Fitness Boundary Two: How you exercise.

I know you’re not an Olympic athlete, but that doesn’t mean you can simply pass on exercise. By now, you are well aware of the host of benefits that exercise provides. With regular exercise, you’ll look great, feel amazing and have more energy than ever.

Place boundaries around how often you must exercise. Choose exercise that is challenging and fun — don’t be afraid to try new activities that improve your strength and endurance.

3. Fitness Boundary Three: When you indulge.

Let’s face it — we live in a world where indulging has become the norm rather than the exception. When you live life without fitness boundaries, every day is an opportunity to indulge. These indulgences all add up quickly, causing your clothes to become tight and your energy levels to drop.

Place boundaries around when you can indulge. You’ll find that by limiting your indulgences you’ll end up enjoying them even more.

Don’t just give in to every temptation because temptation is EVERYWHERE. Instead, plan your moments of indulgence and practice discipline and self-control. Weddings, parties and vacations are great opportunities to indulge; a co-worker

bringing donuts into your office isn’t.

Putting It In Action Sit down and take a long, hard look at your lifestyle. Are you eating as healthy as you could be? Are you exercising three to five times each week? Are you indulging too often?

Answer the following questions: 1. What three food items can I eliminate from my daily diet? (These should be nutritionally void items.)

2. When can I schedule exercise into my week? (Pick three to five days, and select a specific time frame.)

3. When will I allow myself to indulge? (Don’t go overboard here, especially if you need to lose weight.

Enjoy a treat a couple times each month, and do so guilt-free, knowing that you’ve maintained healthy food boundaries the rest of the time.

Remember that self-imposed boundaries are self-empowering.

Fitness boundaries put your fitness results on autopilot. If you know what constitutes an acceptable meal, then choosing what to eat just got a whole lot easier. If you commit to exercising three times a week, soon it becomes second nature.

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The Margaritas in Paradise event, which is open to the public, will take place at the home of Mindy Shrago, the founder of Young at Art, and her husband, the Honorable Jay Spechler, on North Lake Drive in Hollywood. It will feature drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction, along with sand pits, hammocks and tiki torches to fulfill the Margaritaville-type ambience. Silent auction items will include weekend trips, cruises, gift certificates and plenty more.

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The Women’s Club has already performed interior upgrades and beautification to the clubhouse, as well as the rebuilding of the building’s termitedamaged front wall and replacement of its roof. Now, the club has to complete the replacement of the foundation, which was built on sludge and will require the clubhouse to be raised in the air while 25-foot-deep pilings are erected and the entire foundation is replaced.

Built in 1927 and a designated National Historic Site and Hollywood Landmark, the clubhouse has a significant meaning to the 90 plus members of the Women’s Club and to the City itself, and because of this, they will do everything they can to raise the necessary funds.

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Party with a Purpose 2011 schedule and nonprofit organizations

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March Party with a Purpose raises $805 for Art and Culture Center of Hollywood

The public is invited to attend and support non-profit organizations in the community.

100% of your $10 admission at the door is donated to the non-profit of the month.

Admission includes hors d’ oeuvres, billiards, shuffleboard and half-price cocktails.

Tues., April 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Dave & Buster’s Benefiting: (moved from the third Tuesday in observance of Passover): CasaBlanca Academy, a school that uses a unique curriculum that addresses the difficulties faced by children with sensory processing difficulties and difficulties communicating and relating to others.

Hollywood Commissioner Richard Blattner flanked by Joy Satterlee, Executive Director of Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, and Beth Tobin of Starpak.

Come for the networking, stay for the complimentary billiards!

Sharon Burak, Assistant Vice President; Manager, Valley Bank and Linda King, Publisher, Hollywood Sharp Saver

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Tues., May 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Dave & Buster’s Benefiting: Broward Outreach Center, which offers comprehensive homeless assistance in South Florida by providing spiritual, educational and financial support.

Tues., June 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Dave & Buster’s Benefiting: Ft. Lauderdale Children’s Theatre, a not-for-profit organization offering theatre arts classes and camps for children and teens.

Charmaine Yobbi and Elizabeth Veszi, Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.

Tom Korba, Owner, South Beach Grafix.

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Tues., July 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Dave & Buster’s Benefiting: Hollywood Women’s Club, a nonprofit organization of women residing in Hollywood and the surrounding area who work to improve the community through volunteer service.

Tues., Aug. 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Dave & Buster’s Benefiting: Hollywood Scholarship Foundation, a nonprofit foundation awarding students of South Broward County tuition scholarships to attend college.

Tues., Sept. 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Dave & Buster’s Benefiting: Community Enhancement Collaboration, Inc. Washington Park, a nonprofit corporation that fosters the development of grassroot leaders within the county and communities and enhances the quality of life for the Washington Park area.

Ray Lopell and Angela Ross, Ross Family Chiropractic.

Sandra Coleman, Marta Prado, COO at CitadelMed, and Dori Lynn Neuwirth, Atlantic Sands Beach Suites.

Hollywood City Manager Cameron Benson with Oscar Llorente, Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Board of Trustees Vice Chair.

Tues., Oct. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Dave & Buster’s Benefiting: Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy among youth.

Tues., Nov. 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Dave & Buster’s Benefiting: South Florida Ballet Theater, a nonprofit organization that brings professional dance training and performances to the community and provides low-income children the opportunity to dance.

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Roeder wants the community to understand that individuals born with Down syndrome deserve love and respect just like any other human being, and she said it's organizations like Gold Coast that help make that possible.

Gold Coast hosts a series of events to give individuals with Down syndrome the opportunity to interact with other people and families in their same situation. The organization, for example, hosts the Buddy Walk each year on Hollywood Beach and hosts workshops designed to educate families on ways to improve and fulfill the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Roeder loves being a part of this.

“I know I can't change the world and I can't change society, but we can teach Alex how to adapt to society,” she said, noting that she and her family teach Alex to accept who he is.

“He's a blessing in our lives.”

Roeder's little sister, Arianna, has also taken it upon herself to educate people about Down syndrome in her own way. Roeder said that when children were teasing Alex because of his slow speech, 4-year-old Arianna told them his slow speech was a result of his Down syndrome and they shouldn't bother him about it.

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Roeder said winning the award, as well as having the school incorporate her initiative into its curriculum for the last four years, is the most heartwarming thing to her. And her brother and his sparkling personality inspired it all.

“He's such an inspiration,” she said. “He doesn't let his disability defeat him, and he puts so much effort into everything he does. People with Down syndrome are beautiful, and we can all learn from them.”

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Any big sister would feel proud of a younger sibling who picks up a book and reads for the first time. But when Daniela Roeder's little brother, Alex, said it was his turn to read to her, she felt exceptionally pleased. For Alex, the milestone of reading underscores his incredible determination and his unlimited potential to achieve anything he wants despite being born with Down syndrome.

Inspired by her litter brother, the 21-year-old Hollywood resident has taken it upon herself to become an advocate for individuals living with Down syndrome, a disability she doesn't even recognize in Alex anymore. He is simply her little brother. And in an effort to make others feel the same way about people living with the disability, Roeder started volunteering at the Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, which strives to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome by helping them reach their full potential by providing family support, education and social activities, according to its website.

In the 11 years Roeder has volunteered for the organization, she has planned and participated in dozens of events and fundraisers to increase awareness about individuals with Down syndrome and to improve the lives of families and individuals living with the disability. While many young adults her age are consumed with their personal social life, Roeder now sits on the board of directors with her mother so that people with Down syndrome can live fuller, richer lives.

“I thought that volunteering would help me understand my brother's disability better and understand him better,” Roeder said. “And it did.

These events raise awareness and help people accept individuals with Down syndrome for who they are.”

Named after John Langdon Down, the first physician to identify the syndrome, Down syndrome is the most frequent genetic cause of mild to moderate mental retardation and associated medical problems and occurs in one out of every 691 live births in all races and economic groups, according to the National Association for Down Syndrome. It is a chromosomal disorder caused by an error in cell division that results in the presence of an additional third chromosome 21 or “trisomy 21” and that causes delays in physical and intellectual development. The association points out, however, that

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2011 Legislative Session Update Hello from Tallahassee! So far, the 2011 Legislative Session has been quite the battle, but one I relish. As I am sure you know, those of us who live in Broward Sen. Eleanor Sobel County do not always share the same priorities and values as Floridians who live to the north of us.

This just means I have to fight twice as hard on your behalf.

I’m pleased to report that several of my bills are moving through their committees. My effort to expand access to Florida Kidcare passed the

Committee on Health Regulation unanimously. Furthermore, many of you have complained about the Legislature’s struggle to pass a bill banning texting while driving. I decided to take a different tactic — I proposed a bill which would require driver’s education courses to teach students about the dangers of texting while driving, much in the way that courses teach about the dangers of drunk driving. That bill passed the Transportation Committee unanimously.

Both these bills are now awaiting hearings in the Education Pre-K-12 Committee.

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Downtown fashion designer wins Designer’s Choice Award Hollywood resident and fashion designer Kayce Armstrong has more than sketches and fabric swatches, supermodels and fashion shows on her mind. Although the owner of Art of Shade in Downtown Hollywood has received numerous awards and recognitions — including the Designer’s Choice Award at Miami International Fashion Week last month — for her high-fashion designs made entirely out of recycled materials, Armstrong feels passionate about bringing more art, culture and fashion to the Downtown Hollywood area in an effort to boost the local economy.

Armstrong, who opted to forgo the hustle and bustle of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale and instead bought a house in Hollywood, opened Art of Shade in Downtown Hollywood because she saw the potential of growing her business in the area. But eight years later, Armstrong admits she feels frustrated with the current art and culture scene of Downtown Hollywood and the current business scene as well.

“Half of Downtown Hollywood is vacant, and it’s going to stay that

way unless we turn it into an artist’s community,” Armstrong said. “I’ve been seeing business around me crumble, and I’m upset with what’s going on. It’s time that somebody speak out because I think it could easily turn around.”

With the success of her business, Armstrong is looking to expand to a bigger location in Hollywood — a location that would feature a teaching center and a recycling center and would create more jobs. The avid Hollywood supporter would also love to bring fashion shows and charity events to Hollywood to attract business and visitors but said she needs help to do that.

“I’ve wanted to do fashion shows here, but who’s going to come, who’s going to support it, who’s going to fund it,” she said. “We need the spaces [in Downtown Hollywood] to be little cafés and bars and art galleries. This will draw people to Hollywood.”

Armstrong said she would love the City to work harder to fill the vacant store fronts in Downtown Hollywood and would love to see them better publicize the existing stores and restaurants.

Although she’s excited that the City brought back the ArtWalk and that they are building a new performing arts

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Model Chelsea Wichmann, Black Stealth Dress by Art Of Shade.

pavilion in ArtsPark — expected to open June 3 and to include concerts and seating for around 2,000 people — she said without filling vacant store fronts, people will not want to come back and frequent Downtown businesses and events.

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negotiate prices to get businesses here,” she said. “On some days, Harrison Street is a virtual ghost town.”

To bring people to the area, Armstrong and her employees host trunk shows at her store, located at 2028 Harrison St., and to support local businesses, she recommends various restaurants and boutiques in Downtown Hollywood to her customers. They in turn send customers her way, as well.

She said the small business owners in Hollywood stick together.

And any visitor who walked into Art of Shade would have a lot to look at.

Art of Shade presently has nine different collections that have been inspired by everything from global warming to the DJ group Birdy Nam Nam, according to the boutique’s website. And, all her designs are made out of recycled materials like handme-down clothes, seat cushions and shower curtains.

“I am inspired by the world around me,” Armstrong said on her website. “Things in nature, politics, music and art. I will not allow myself to be confined by corporate demands for mass production. Fashion to me is more of an art and an expression of individuality and gives us the opportunity to be different.”

To revitalize Downtown Hollywood, Armstrong thinks the City should take a cue from Delray Beach because she noticed it has a great downtown area with restaurants, boutiques and stores lining streets with hundreds of patrons visiting them.

In addition, she would like to see the City of Hollywood revamp Downtown Hollywood like they did Hollywood Beach and the Broadwalk. She said she notices Lisa Liotta working like crazy to do just that but wonders how much one person can do herself.

“I think we need to be progressive and current,” Armstrong said. “We need Downtown Hollywood to be full of flavor and full of things to do for both residents and tourists.”

And because Hollywood is her home and her business has reached a point where it’s successful enough to expand, Armstrong would love to keep her boutique located here. She loves to ride her bike to work and envisions a thriving Downtown art and culture scene where she can expand her passion for fashion and for Hollywood.

“We’re sticking it out and only hope to grow,” she said. “We’re hoping to bring more jobs and business to Hollywood. To me, Hollywood can be a very special place. We have all the potential in the world.”

For more information about the Art of Shade and Kayce Armstrong, visit www.artofshade.com.

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